I am so pleased to welcome Dr. Judson Brandeis, America’s favorite urologist, back to the show for a second interview! His Brandeis MD clinic is at the absolute cutting edge of male sexual wellness and longevity technology, and we talk about some of the treatments and protocols I went through when I was at his office for our first show. In this episode, we get further into the discussion of sexual health and how sexual function is a reliable indicator for your overall vascular health (in fact, diminished sexual function is a 10-year warning for eventual cardiovascular disease risk!) and talk about blood flow, how and why certain drugs work, and GAINSwave shockwave therapy to improve penile vascular health. You will learn about the science of erections and how you get erections, how to sustain them, where drugs like Cialis and Viagra help, and where they will just be bandaids on your dysfunctional vascular system.  You will also hear about the benefits of certain drugs (such as Cialis, which decreases the incidence of heart attacks and improves urinary function, and Viagra, which reduces the risk of dementia) and the importance of testosterone optimization, both naturally and through pharmaceutical intervention, for sexual health and penile performance.   BrandeisMD is a national leader in technology and innovations in sexual medicine. Dr. Judson Brandeis is the National Director of Clinical Excellence for GAINSWave and created the largest study of Shockwave Therapy for ED ever, and BrandeisMD was one of the first offices in California to offer PT-141, Oxytocin, and Apomorphine for erectile dysfunction. Listen to our previous interview linked below.   TIMESTAMPS: If you are keeping your muscle mass, if you’re looking good in your body composition, this correlates directly with sexual function.   [00:38] What tendencies does he see in his clinic at the different ages of the patients? [02:29] Gainswave is a high frequency shock wave treatment that’s designed for penile function. As you age, you begin to clog blood vessels. [04:45] You have to optimize the blood flow to the penis. [06:49] You need an injury response for blood to the penis like damaging the muscles tissue after bicep curl. [10:37] Nitric oxide boosters are a wonderful way to decrease blood pressure.  [11:40] The psychological aspect is 50 percent of the whole process of erection. If your relationship is not where you want it to be, then it is not going to work.  [16:56] If you are developing erectile dysfunction, it is important to see a doctor because taking a pill is not going to fix the underlying problem. [22:40] Going into Gainswave office because of erectile problems, is not a magical cure.  One has to live a healthy lifestyle. [26:59] If you are not real active, your body won’t make as much testosterone. [32:43] The downsides of replacement therapy are growth of the prostate, although it does not cause cancer, and loss of hair. [35:10] Educate yourself about testosterone.  There are many people harming themselves from misuse of what they think will help them. [38:27] It is important to understand the effects of testosterone therapy.  You might be telling your testes to stop making their own. What is happening to your muscles? [49:16] Adequate sleep is most important for overall health. [56:24] To summarize, what are the messages for the patients from Dr. Brandeis? [58:52]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean BrandeisMD.com GAINSWave.com B.rad Podcast Episode 466 with Dr. Judson Brandeis The 21st Century Man   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! 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Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are two main types of cramps: sudden-onset and a severe localized cramp of a specific muscle (e.g., the right calf) is more likely due to central nervous system fatigue than dehydration or electrolyte depletion. Cramps that progress from mild to severe and are bilateral (i.e., both calves or both hamstrings) are more likely due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Listen to this episode to discover how both types of cramps are not just bad luck that day or needing another scoop of electrolyte powder, but likely associated with overly-stressful workout patterns in general!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Wild Health: Comprehensive online health consultation with blood and DNA testing, personal coaching and precision medicine. Get things dialed in! Use discount code BRAD20 for 20% off! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Q&A, I share the story of an ultra-endurance athlete who improved their health and lowered blood pressure by adding meat to their diet, if we need to consume fat (bacon and avocado!) during ultramarathons (short answer: no!), and whether or not I recommend eating fruit and high protein every day, regardless of athletic goals? I also share the story of a couple who lost lots of excess body fat in two months by using keto and intermittent fasting and talk about the importance of looking at the big picture of heart disease risk factors and doing further testing if necessary. Finally, should longtime extreme endurance athletes consider a CAC (coronary artery calcium scan), and can fit, older athletes add five beats or more to MAF heart rate? Maybe, but as you will hear in this episode, it’s also important to be conservative with MAF.   TIMESTAMPS: Joe is asking about the changes he has made in his diet and what they brought about.  If he is doing marathons, ultras and Ironman, it is not a good idea to introduce fasting into his regimen as he might not be getting enough protein. [00:24] If you are concerned about weight gain, remember that protein calories are not going to add body fat. [04:18] Participation in high endurance sports, even for 25 years, can bring high blood pressure, but you can find it decreases by adding red meat into the diet. [05:19] Joe is asking Brad if he is recommending fruit and protein every day no matter where you are in your training cycle? [07:10] Remember that snacking during endurance activity is not the best time to digest foods because the blood is diverted from your digestive system into your working extremities. [09:10] Chris shares how he and his wife found amazing changes in their lives after following Brad’s information on diet. [14:13] Ideally your body measurement should look at waist to height ratio. We want the waist circumference to be less than half of your height. [17:07] Scott in Palm Springs talks about one’s heart disease risk factors. He is recommending the CAC, Coronary Artery Calcium scan, especially for long time endurance athletes. [20:04] Brian, a cyclist, is asking about adding five beats to your maximum aerobic heart rate in certain circumstances. [24:36] Fat Max is the point where you are burning the maximum number of fat calories per minute during exercise. [29:46] Brian asks about what should he do when sprinting about keeping his heart rate under or over maximum heart rate.  [32:42]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Primal Endurance Mastery course (FREE bag of Whey Protein Superfuel if you sign up for the full course, just email us!) Keto Cooking for Cool Dudes Carnivore Cooking for Cool Dudes Maffetone.com B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s important to pay close attention at all times to symptoms of overreaching and overtraining and take corrective action immediately (this is true for both novices and competitive types), and this episode will teach you how to do this. As you will hear, the best leading indicator of overtraining is a slower MAF test performance—this is where you complete a fixed course (e.g., 8 laps of the track, or pedal 4 miles on stationary bike), holding your heart rate as close as possible to “fat max” aka aerobic maximum, and record your time. A slower time means you are out of stress-rest balance, and this is true even if you are experiencing competitive success at higher heart rates. If you want to learn how to identify and handle overtraining symptoms, this is the episode for you!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have an awesome and beautiful podcast for you today from Dr. Elisha Goldstein—founder of the Center for Mindful Living in Los Angeles, CA, along with his wife, co-founder Stefanie. They do incredible work there and this interview was one of the best discussions I’ve had for this show—and it will stop all us distracted, multitasking, text binging, social media addicted modern humans in our tracks and rock our world!  We all know the dangers and drawbacks of hyper-connectivity and distractibility, and our diminishing focus and mindfulness in hectic modern life, but we seem to be collectively shrugging our shoulders, complaining a bit here and there, and carrying on, glued to our devices. My visit with Dr. Goldstein had a deep impact on me, because he explained beautifully how our repeated use of technology gets integrated into habit. We have engaged in “intentional practice and repeated it until it becomes automatic–until it becomes habit.” We often talk about habit-forming in a positive context, but what about undesirable, stress-producing behaviors that have become habits to our detriment? We know that humans are wired to respond with a dopamine burst to novel stimulation in our environment; in primal times it was a rustling in the bushes, today it’s the ding of text message. Dr. Goldstein explains that he too loves technology and while it can improve our lives in many ways, we have to be mindful and disciplined in our use of technology. In this episode, we discuss the difficulty of transforming to a new way of being because of the powerful force of habits and Dr. Goldstein explains how we can take control and experience more happiness and peace in daily life through three simple steps. Remember, habit retraining requires repetition and endurance. Dr. Goldstein has written books like Uncovering Happiness, The NOW Effect, Mindfulness Meditation, MSBR Every Day stands for (mindfulness based stress reduction). He operates the Center for Mindful Living in Los Angeles with his wife Stefanie. They offer an awesome six-month intensive online Course in Mindful Living with expert guidance and group support. Slow down, relax, and listen carefully to this show.   TIMESTAMPS: Practicing mindfulness has brought tremendous peace to many who desperately need escape from the stresses of today’s life. [00:43] We are constantly pulled in many directions. [04:36] Hyperconnectivity can become a habit and therefore hard to control. [12:17] If you stop to rest or meditate, you might be inspiring the folks around you to take a break too. [16:08] Our behaviors are contagious to other people. [19:21] Learn to take note of when your body is bracing. [24:25] It is helpful to have some disciplined activity, especially first thing in the morning. [28:35] Peeling an orange changed Dr. Goldstein’s life. [33:34] The brain is always on the lookout for issues that can cause problems.  [36:04] Blame is often misdirected when we have uncomfortable emotion. [38:20] Learn to really pay attention to yourself and others. [41:50] We are addicted to stimulation. There is surprising power of waiting/boredom.  Imagine if you mastered restlessness and anxiety.  [46:47] When you are relaxed, you are more open to inspiration. [51:55] Learn to forgive yourself for not doing something that you had intended to do. [54:02]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Brad’s cold plunge Dr. Elisha Goldstein Mindfulness online course   QUOTES: “All we have to do to create a habit is to intentionally practice and repeat something and it becomes automatic.” – Elisha Goldstein “The idea that we are separate from each other is an optical delusion of consciousness.” - Albert Einstein “Between stimulus and response, there is a space and in that space lies our power to choose our response. And in our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor Frankel “A habit is an intentional practice that your repeat until it becomes automatic.” – Brian MacAndrews   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Overreaching” is a popular term to describe a period of escalated training that generates fitness improvements or competitive success, but which is not sustainable over the long term. As you’ll learn during this breather show, overreaching should be best characterized as early-stage overtraining—plenty of overreaching symptoms hint at imbalance and impending doom (they can certainly feel unpleasant), yet athletes often become intoxicated by the mood-elevating, painkilling effects of excess stress hormone production and the satisfaction of better workouts and superior competitive performances. Consequently, athletes routinely ignore overreaching symptoms, so they ultimately progress into a state of full-blown overtraining/burnout.    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have had it with the stupid diet wars, so it’s time for a rant and an episode highlighting the big picture perspective of leading a healthy, active, energetic lifestyle and the benefits of focusing on “perform, recover, perform, recover”—my new mantra, which should supercede all the arguing and nitpicking we do about the particulars of plant-based vs animal-based diets, etc.  This show was inspired by my friend sending me an innocent email reporting the results of a Stanford study that’s been getting a lot of headlines lately about identical twins who were each fed a different diet for eight weeks (one vegan, one animal based). I talk about the study in this show, including who funded the study in the first place (would you be shocked to learn it was a plant-based company?!), the importance of looking beyond headlines when it comes to health, and big picture insights that will help you navigate to the healthiest, most nutritious diet, and keep you on the path to longevity and disease prevention.    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s important to understand how the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis works relating to the stress response, particularly how we abuse delicate fight or flight mechanisms in hectic, high stress modern life and laying overly-stressful training patterns on top of that. It’s important to understand the endorphin rush through the evolutionary biology lens of life or death repercussions, rather than get addicted to the rush and believe this is positive and healthy. When the HPA axis is abused, you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning and functioning normally, and can suffer from common chronic health problems including gut dysfunction, and adrenal and thyroid problems.    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for a rebroadcast of Dr. Tommy Wood content! I can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Tommy—he gives so much sensible, easy to understand health information, is an accomplished physician, researcher, and former head of the Ancestral Physicians Society—and in this episode, you will hear sensible and practical health tips from Dr. Tommy (as well as some of the science behind them) to help you optimize your sleep, stress management, diet, and exercise habits.  Enjoy the show!   TIMESTAMPS: This rebroadcast is with Dr. Tommy Wood who is an expert in Ancestral health. [00:46] Dr. Tommy’s current job is in research neonatal brain injury as well as studying the fact that 80 to 90 percent of Western population has the beginnings of metabolic disease. [05:35] The majority of people are aware of the information that is out there for better health practices, but just don’t do anything about it. [07:05] It is very difficult for people to make a change even when they know the facts. How can we initiate change toward a healthier population? [10:04] What have we learned from the extreme edge of the pursuit of optimal health? [14:06] When Brad was doing keto, he was fasting and realized he still wasn’t as fit as he wanted to be.  Tommy’s advise was to eat more food. [17:59] Caloric restriction does work in terms of longevity and across multiple species, but it is not universal. [24:23] If you are struggling to reduce excess body fat, advice is to get metabolically healthy first before restricting carbohydrates. [29:55] Do EMFs have a biological effect on our mitochondria? [32:20] Cell phone in your pocket lowers sperm count. [35:30] How does a person get motivated? [37:52] After a serious bite injury from a venomous snake, Tommy’s recovery took a long time. Months passed before he could get back to his fitness regimen. [39:34] When people take supplements in hopes of enhancing longevity, how do they know if it is making a difference? What do the blood tests really say? [46:09] About 80 percent of people in the US have at least one of the markers of metabolic syndrome. Testosterone levels vary with age and health issues. [52:32] The Carnivore premise makes a lot of sense but there are some questions that arise. [59:20] We have built an environment that completely removes our ability to adapt. [01:04:08] If you have no autoimmune or inflammatory conditions and want to optimize longevity, what kind of foods should you be looking for? [01:10:04] There is no right answer as to the diet. Everyone is different and basically the scientists cannot tell you. Just get off the junk food.  [01:16:30] Eat food that looks like food. [01:25:05]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! 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In this episode, you will hear some big picture insights about overreaching and overtraining. You will learn about the various symptoms of overtraining so you can become more aware and able to take corrective actions when these symptoms appear, why it is so essential to learn how to cultivate an intuitive approach to training and why intuitive training can often lead to breakthrough workout experiences, and the benefits of utilizing visualization techniques.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I share my recommendations for blood testing for health, disease screening, and peak performance with particular relevance to fitness-minded males who want to age gracefully. Unfortunately, typical screening is just scratching the surface and there are many flawed and dated misconceptions about mainstream medical system blood screening and disease risk factors,  so I wanted to talk about which tests I recommend, counter some of the misconceptions and misinterpretations about this topic, and share commentary from highly respected ancestral health leaders like Dr. Cate Shanahan, Dr. Ron Sinha, Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, and Dr. Layne Norton. After listening to this show, you will come away with a better understanding of your test results and also with an understanding of how you can take more control of your blood testing. One way to accomplish this is by ordering tests directly and getting results via the Internet—I have done this myself for many years by testing my male hormone profiles frequently and tracking the results against my lifestyle practices (hint: overtraining tanks testosterone). Enjoy this episode, and feel free to share it with any cardiologist so he she can reply ‘who dis clown?’”   TIMESTAMPS: Brad has done much research on blood tests. His knowledge and personal experience, brings solid information we all should be aware of. [00:45] The blood test results you typically get from your doctor don’t go very far. [01:51] Any talk of your “good cholesterol is good” and your “bad cholesterol is bad”, is coming from someone who is 40 or 50 years behind the emerging research. [03:39] The triglycerides to HDL ratio is the single most important marker for heart disease. [05:31] There are some things to analyze on your own blood report. Ask for fasting blood insulin. And test your body composition for free. [12:14] As you age, it is important to focus on the sex hormone panels. Testosterone is an extremely important hormone. [19:20] Vitamin D technically is a hormone rather than a vitamin. It is important for cancer prevention. Learn about proper sun exposure. [27:04] Some other important tests are hemoglobin, hematocrit, and iron. High blood viscosity is a red flag.  [33:30] Fasting glucose and HB A1C levels can predict what your blood sugar is like. [37:19] A quick analysis of your waistline is to look at the waist to height ratio.  The waist in inches should be half of the height in inches. [41:20] Colonoscopy and mammograms are important but you need to beware about false positives and the stress they cause. Insist on thorough EKG. [43:20] Blood pressure is something you can monitor at home. There are many causes of high unhealthy blood pressure that can be handled by changes you can make.  [48:12] In summary, stay on top of your blood readings, especially if you are an active athlete. Testosterone is especially important as you age. [49:30] Brad talks about handling illnesses naturally rather than depending on prescription medications which mask the symptoms you are experiencing. [50:28]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Dr. Ron Sinha Dr. Cate Shanahan Dr. Peter Attia Dr. Thomas Dayspring Dr. Paul Saladino The Primal Blueprint Outlive Forever Strong Dr. Layne Norton Don’t Worry About Bad Cholesterol Truth About Dietary Cholesterol Ashley Merryman Podcast Ultralabtest.com The Vitamin D Solution High Intensity Health Blood Viscosity YouTube Nutrisense Levels Primal Prescription Podcast with Dr. Krause Paleo Thyroid Solution Primal Blueprint 90-Day Journal   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. 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Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may not be everyone’s favorite subject, but we’ve got to talk about overtraining because of how important it is to have a heightened awareness and pay constant attention to your stress/rest balance—otherwise you will make the same, all too common mistakes most people do and will plunge into the spirals of overreaching, overtraining, and full-blown burnout. An overly stressful approach unfortunately can and will compromise the many benefits of leading an active, energetic, fit lifestyle, and this is true even when the exerciser feels strong and energetic and makes quantifiable progress with fitness goals. Understanding the delicate nuances of the fight-or-flight response to exercise can help prevent overexertion in the first place. Gaining a complete understanding of the symptoms and imbalances associated with the temporary state of overreaching (the predecessor to overtraining) and full-blown overtraining can help coaches and athletes navigate these treacherous waters with aplomb. More shows ahead with details about this important topic!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so excited to introduce a unique and super interesting, lively, talkative guest—Ato Boldon! Track & Field fans will recognize Ato since he is one of the fastest humans of all time who competed in the Olympics back in the ‘90s representing Trinidad and Tobago (he also has eight global medals). After retiring from elite competition, Ato transitioned into an amazing and lengthy career in the broadcast booth and he has worked as the lead broadcaster for NBC Track & Field for 17 years. I am not kidding when I say I consider him to be the single best commentator in the world in any sport, and it was actually because of a Track & Field event I attended (the Diamond League Finals in Eugene, Oregon) that I was able to connect with Ato since I happened to bump into him on my flight! Thanks to that event, I was able to connect with him and interview him about his life and career: growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and later, New York and California, how he never lost a single race to another collegiate athlete, the injury and car accident that cut his athletic career short and how he transitioned into his second, still fulfilling career, the preparation and focus that goes into being a great broadcaster, coaching elite athletes and NFL players, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: Even if you are not a track and field fan, you will enjoy Ato Boldon, one of the world’s most accomplished athlete and sports broadcaster. [00:45] Ato has an interesting story to tell about his rise into the sport. [04:07] Some young athletes do not start out with the natural talent or physical features necessary to become champions. [08:34] It is difficult to know or see what potential there is in a young athlete. [12:24] Ato’s formative years as an athlete were in the US.  What would his story have been had he stayed in the Caribbean competing with those runners? [16:38] It is difficult to be a professional in the sport of track and field. The competition with the world’s best is important, even more so than the color of the medal. [20:41] Sports is about overcoming what life throws at us. [26:47] How do the athletes’ times from a generation ago compare with today’s? Shoe technology has much to do with the new records. [30:20] Usain Bolt has a reputation of being lazy in training rather than wisely resting more. What are Ato’s thoughts about Usain? [34:18] Seven Steps, Drive Phase, are examples of coaching on running form in 1995. [39:07] Ato’s career took a sudden turn after injuries sustained in an auto accident. He talks about learning to be a broadcaster. [41:32] What does the future schedule look like for Ato? [58:34]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Ato Boldon   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners, you know how much I love to talk about sprinting and recommend adding sprinting (truly explosive, all-out, maximum efforts) to your training regimen for all the wonderful health, fitness, and longevity benefits that accrue—which is why it was such an extreme privilege to welcome Lion Martinez to the show. Lion happens to be the fastest human who has ever lived over the age of 45 and he has broken more than a few world records (such as a 10.72 world record in the masters 100 meters championship in 2023). He is dominating the sport right now, and also coaches a group of master sprinters and young, elite sprinters near his base in Stockholm, Sweden. Every person in his group has set personal best in successive years—not a surprise when you learn about his very scientific, methodical approach to sprint training.  The episode with Lion gets a little technical at times as we discussed some of the science of the energy systems and the parameters of training and recovery, but he did a wonderful job explaining this in a way everyone can understand, and all athletes and fitness enthusiasts will get a lot of value out of hearing some of these important principles—especially how to integrate explosive, high intensity workouts into your training regimen, and most especially, how to do them correctly so you don’t pull a hamstring or get injured!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationship coach Jillian Turecki is here to share incredible advice to help you realize how you can choose the best partner for yourself, help you navigate your relationship, tips for getting out of relationships ruts, and more! Jillian has a gift for concise, pithy insights that can be life-changing (she has been a relationship coach for 20 years helping people transform their relationships with themselves), and in this episode, she explains why we all need discipline and curiosity, how we all can always control our own behavior, and the importance of transcending the urges of the primitive brain so you can start to become more self-aware and change your relationship patterns.  This is a great show to listen to if you’re relationship, but particularly if you are single and looking for a partner—Jillian will tell you how to break negative patterns in your relationships and avoid creating stories and getting into your head too far, why so many women often go for the Bad Boy and men often go for the Baby Bird, why resentment is the killer of relationships, and more helpful advice to help you navigate your relationships, whether you’re single or partnered up.    TIMESTAMPS: The mind is a battlefield, so we have to work hard and make a choice to do something different in life. [00:52] Most relationship problems stem from something that’s going on in our own life, like not being happy, fulfilled, satisfied, or your low self-esteem.  [05:23] We often end up telling stories about the person we are in a relationship with rather than learning good communication.  [08:07] How do we extricate ourselves from the pattern of assuming? What is the story I’m telling myself? [13:28] These problems are not part of a flawed childhood, it is just part of being human. [16:19] Everyone is in control of their behavior. [22:20] The two things that matter in a relationship is who you choose and who you show up as. [24:49] You want someone who embodies the qualities and the character traits that you need in order to function in a relationship.  [29:31] Why do some women go for the bad boy? [33:33] Some men are attracted to a woman who is a broken bird. Her vulnerability is what attracts. [39:16] In general people want to live their life with someone who loves them. [42:58] Do you have to love yourself before you can be in a relationship? [46:47] Sex complicates things.  Get to know someone on a profound level before you take it to sex and playing house with each other. [50:18] Men like to hunt and pursue women. The problem is they don’t understand what happens to the woman after he catches and beds her. [54:37]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Jillian on Love JillianTurecki.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 2024! In the first episode of the new year, we’re talking about four ways you can turn your life around—right now. From sleep to fitness to lifestyle and stress management factors, this episode will give you all the tools you need to create true change in your life. Since this is a short and impactful show, it’s a good one to point wellness newbies towards too.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so excited to introduce the fastest human who has ever lived on the planet over age 45—world record holder in Masters 100 meters, Lion Martinez from Stockholm, Sweden! Lion coaches a thriving group of other master sprinters and as you will soon hear in this show, has some novel and fascinating ideas on how to train for sprinting that destroys some of the misconceptions and notions we have misinterpreted about what it means to be a truly explosive athlete. You will learn important things like the natural and necessary tradeoff between training for endurance competency and training for true speed and explosiveness (newsflash: you can’t really do both), tidbits about the energy systems of the body and why we’re truly only capable of maintaining maxim explosive output for around 3.5 seconds (and can only maintain our top speed for 7-8 seconds), why sprinting is an art form, what happens when we exhaust the lactate pathways, how to improve your technique and become a master sprinter, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: This show from the world’s fastest man over age 45 will be invaluable for any and all fitness enthusiasts. [00:43] How do the times for today’s runners compare with the ancient Olympic records? [04:38] What has changed with technology and training and recovery? [06:39] The records in the Masters division have continually gone down. [09:30] What is Lion’s athletic background that got him to this point? [12:01] Competition is the beauty of the sport. [22:16] What is the training like now? [25:57] You can’t tell if you screwed up until you are further down the road. Recovery is very important. [29:38] There are different types of fatigue or energy systems. [32:48] Sprinting is unnatural for humans. The right technique is more complicated than just moving your legs. There’s a real science to it. [39:14] It seems the goal of getting faster by doing sprints that are shorter and taking more rest might be less physically stressful and less breakdown when you’re talking about a training pattern. [52:47]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean @LionMartinez - Instagram   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Modern life leaves our minds restless and underutilized.” Here we go with part two of the quick overview of the 10 Primal Blueprint lifestyle laws! In part one, we covered the first five laws (eat plants and animals, avoid poisonous things, move frequently at a slow pace, lift heavy things, and sprint once in a while) and in part two, you will hear about the remaining five lifestyle laws and why one of them is particularly important—and can even be thought of as priority #1.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Breakfast is the important meal of the day,” according to decades-long conventional wisdom—however, this notion has been slammed in recent years along with the rise of the Ancestral health movement. But now, breakfast is coming back in style for many reasons—especially for healthy, active folks looking to pursue peak performance and avoid disease and delay aging. Listen to this episode to learn about the benefits of eating breakfast, why the morning hours are the most opportune time to consume calories, why certain people should still consider partaking in fasting for health benefits, why skipping breakfast or eating low-carb can be too stressful for certain people, how to treat an “energy toxicity” problem, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: Breakfast is making a comeback after being derided in the ancestral movement. [00:44] What is important is understanding how to consume the right foods for your activities during the day. [02:03] Consume fewer nutrient deficient calories because that is the main culprit causing metabolic function problems. [05:28] If you simply eliminate processed foods, you can’t get fat. (Lustig) [06:39] The idea that too many eggs will give you a heart attack has been disproven. [08:47] For many years, Brad would skip breakfast.  Now he has done a complete about face. [09:37] Fruit provides easy-to-digest calories, good all year around. [11:31] A large number of genes associated with energy utilization are under circadian control. [15:21] Break your fast in the morning emphasizing protein. A recent study showed that 78% of the people in the study who ate breakfast every day, lost weight and kept it off long-term. [19:58] Weigh yourself every day.  [23:15] It is easy to add excess body fat when eating non-nutritional processed foods. [26:24] Brad’s motto is: perform, recover, perform, recover. Don’t forget keto is a stress mechanism. [30:24] Brad talks about his recent fasting as a result of having COVID. [35:41] Make a concerted effort to consume the most nutritious foods. [37:34]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Podcast with Dr. Robert Lustig Brad’s New Morning Routine B.rad’s Whey Protein Plus Creatine Super Fuel Podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood Back to Basics Podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood  Two Meals a Day Thomas DeLauer Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How about a quick overview of the 10 magnificent Primal Blueprint lifestyle laws? In this episode, you’ll hear an overview of the first five. The Primal Blueprint lifestyle was first introduced to the world by Mark Sisson back in 2005 on MarksDailyApple.com and then later in the best-selling book, 2009’s The Primal Blueprint, which is credited with kickstarting the Primal lifestyle movement, which is going strong today. Mark and I are so pleased to still see the book in the best-seller category, and still the best entry point of a comprehensive education on how to live an ancestral-inspired, long, healthy active life modeling and adapting the lifestyle behaviors of our hunter-gatherer homo sapiens ancestors into the reality of crazy, hectic modern life. Listen to this episode to hear an overview of the first five lifestyle laws and stay tuned for the next five in part two!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please welcome Vanessa Spina, The Ketogenic Girl, host of the Optimal Protein podcast, and author of the best-seller Keto Essentials. In this show, Vanessa, a high-performing expert in keto diets (especially in her modified high-protein version) opens up about her personal health journey and answers all the questions you’ve ever had about the keto diet, including perhaps the most popular one: how can I safely and reliably reduce excess body fat, without starving and having long-term, adverse effects?  Vanessa also opens up about being a vegetarian, being a leader in the early days of the keto movement, what made her realize that further results could be had from increasing protein, why sustainably sourced protein can be such a life-changing transformation for some people, and all about her new whey protein supplement. Finally, we hear some interesting insights about parenting and prioritizing time during your children’s formative years from Vanessa, who lives in Prague with her husband and son (and has another baby on the way), as well as how to use the keto diet as a tool, and how to design a long-term sustainable diet program for yourself.   TIMESTAMPS: Vanessa has journeyed from being a vegetarian to an expert on the keto diet while including the importance of protein for weight loss.  [00:43] As a world traveler, Vanessa points out that we are all so similar, no matter where you go, we all want the similar things. [04:20] Not until she challenged herself to do high protein experiment, did she realize that her whole life, as a vegetarian, had resulted in her being under-muscled. [17:46] Are you being more sustainable when you don’t eat red meat? [20:15] When you consume a modified ketogenic diet with higher protein, you also get the appetite suppressing effects and satiety and the thermic effect of protein, which helps boost your metabolism as well. [26:26] What are the appetite suppressing effects when you’re making ketones? [31:02] The biggest issue with traditional ketogenic macros is it's not optimal for building muscle.  It seems that 1.6 grams to 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram body weight is optimal. [36:51] Females in particular seem to have been brainwashed to avoid eggs and red meats. How has Vanessa influenced that population? [41:49] There is this concept of protein leverage where we will overeat on energy calories from carbs and fat until we get our protein needs met. [43:18] You can have a natural wholesome whole foods diet even when you have budget concerns. [51:53] Active athletes have a risk of under-fueling. It’s important to maintain stable blood sugar level.  [53:56]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Keto Essentials Optimal Protein Podcast Dr. Don Layman   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s talk about dopamine—specifically beneficial vs. health destructive dopamine pursuits. We hear about this wonderful chemical (often referred to as the reward chemical) all the time, but as you’ll learn in this show, the experts will tell you that it’s really the motivation chemical. When dopamine is released into your bloodstream, it motivates you to continue to pursue what is perceived as pleasurable and rewarding behaviors. But we have hijacked our body chemistry in modern life, and we no longer exist in the same kind of life-or-death circumstances of primal times, so now we can achieve pleasurable dopamine highs through the use of all kinds of adverse vehicles (like recreational drugs).  However, as you will hear in this breather show, there are ways to promote a sustained release of dopamine without that crash we’re all familiar with when we indulge in things that hijack brain chemistry. This is important because when you flood your dopamine pathways with instant gratification behaviors, you block the pathways that are intended for serotonin and oxytocin—however, when you persevere through challenging pursuits that align with your passion and purpose, you release dopamine, as well as other pleasure chemicals, that contribute to leading a rich, meaningful, hormone and neurotransmitter balanced life. I also talk about the importance of John Demartini’s concept of pursuing your “inspired purpose” to lead your best and richest life, what to do when your career is not yet aligned with your inspired purpose, how to recognize (and stop) the behaviors that create conflict within ourselves, why motivation is a flimsy source of productivity, and how to create a sustained release of dopamine.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If it has a fragrance, it has estrogenic influences on your body.” In this episode syndicated from Joy Kong’s podcast, I share the wisdom I’ve gained from decades of pursuing high performance and supreme physical health, discuss my preferred methods for testosterone optimization (what to do and what not to do), and talk about the current diet landscape and how we can all obtain a better understanding of what is most suitable for our own specific needs when it comes to building a healthy lifestyle and maintaining healthy hormone levels!   TIMESTAMPS: When you get out of balance, it throws everything off and takes a lot of discipline to break free. [03:25] As Brad puts forth his information in the health and fitness space, he knows it is not coming from a PhD researcher, but rather the things he has learned and experienced in his own athletic career. [05:52] When you override the body's natural metabolic and hormonal functions with an outside agent, you are paying some kind of a price. [07:40] Having a beer belly or spare tire is so commonplace, people assume it is normal. To do anything about changing, get healthy first. [20:00] Our culture doesn’t have enough respect for sleep. [25:10] Our mobile devices play a big part in our insufficient rests. [33:49] How you acquire a spare tire, is mostly by eating processed food. Every restaurant uses seed oils. [36:44] What are the oils that are actually good for you? [42:28] Energy toxicity means you are consuming and storing too much energy and not burning enough. [50:06] Your love relationship is making or breaking your hormone status for both males and females. [52:52] Just moving every day is more important to your long-term health and longevity goals than adhering to a devoted fitness regimen. [01:08:51] Micro workouts are the biggest breakthrough in the fitness industry in decades. [01:13:51] Restrictive extreme diets or heavy-duty exercise programs are stressors requiring balance. [01:22:52] Both males and females need to pay heed to their testosterone levels. [01:31:32] Dad and grandpa had 40% higher levels of testosterone than the average guy now who's 26 or 36 or 46 or 56. The blame falls on the disruptive influences of the modern environment and the chemicals. [01:36:54] Get away from plastics in your food and drink. Anything with fragrance causes a disruption to your body. [01:41:24] There are different pathways to testosterone boosting. [01:53:26]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) JoyKongMD.com The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast Paleo Thyroid Solution Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival Beyond Mars and Venus The Imperative Habit Burn Brad’s Shorter Original Morning Routine Brad’s Morning Routine Course Deep Nutrition Brad’s Cold Exposure Outlive Top Dog Nourish Balance Thrive   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that athletes are not just better at regulating their physical bodies, but that they are also experts at regulating brain activity? In this breather show, I discuss a study from the Journal of Biological Psychology that uncovered differences in brain structure between athletes and non-athletes and share the study’s findings. You will hear about how regular exercise improves cognitive control and enhanced cognitive processes (like inhibition, attention, and concentration) are believed to help regular exercises self-regulate their physical activity, the structural differences the study found among the athletes brains, and more!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so pleased to present this awesome show with my good friend Cynthia Thurlow, health personality, Everyday Wellness podcast host, and best-selling author! Cynthia is extremely open, honest, and vulnerable in this episode as she opens up about her life, her background, and her quest for health and happiness. She talks about overcoming flawed behavioral patterns formed in childhood, trauma (and the difference between Trauma and trauma), becoming a reformed people-pleaser, what sparked her awakening and caused her to completely change her overly-stressful life, what she learned from the life-threatening medical issue she dealt with, and more. Enjoy this memorable, sensational show with Cynthia Thurlow!   TIMESTAMPS: Today’s guest is a reformed people pleaser who has made a name for herself in all great aspects of health, balance, and happiness. Her message will impact you. [00:43] Many people with the best of intentions figure out that it's more than just what we're eating that you need to be in good health. [05:15] It often takes setbacks such as injuries to spur an awakening as to your over training. [12:08] Is there a personality attribute and a special calling to people to go into medicine? [16:36] After a busy stressful day working in the hospital, Cynthis overdid the other stressful things in her life. [23:25] Females are vulnerable to that package of restricting carbs and working out. [26:17] Is our penchant for overachieving part of the subconscious programming from our infancy? [31:37] Personality attributes like eternal positive and exuberance can be a crutch to not facing things. [39:35] If you don't deal with your stuff, it will find a way of forcing you to deal with it. [40:38] After experiencing a life-or-death situation, how did Cynthia’s emergence into the future play out? [55:44] You can work hard 24/7 but what message does that tell the family? If you can’t do it for yourself, think of the impact of what you do on others. [59:02] Your speech patterns, self-talk and your self-belief can have a tremendous impact on where you're headed. [01:04:40]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Everyday Wellness Podcast Intermittent Fasting Transformation Hell Yes or No Tabata versus HIIT Lewis Howes   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is so much to say about the centerpiece of all health aspirations and endeavors, sleep—everything flows downstream from getting an awesome night of sleep on a consistent basis. In this breather show, I share some of my favorite tips and tricks for ensuring that you get a full night of deep sleep. If you have problems falling asleep or would like to improve your sleep patterns or habits, this is the show for you—you’ll learn how direct light exposure is linked with sleep and why looking at a direct light source through some kind of glass (like a door) is not as effective as direct sun exposure, the types of exercise that can set you up for a good night of sleep, how to improve metabolic function to influence sleep quality, the importance of maximizing your exposure to natural light throughout the day, and more!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Grayson Wickham is here to help us learn how to stretch better, fix pain, and improve flexibility & mobility with the Movement Vault app. The topic of “mobility” is continually gaining more popularity, since having good or optimal joint mobility is key to preventing pain and injury, as well as improving performance in the gym, and in our daily activities. The fact is, most people are either not stretching or not using effective stretching techniques, and there is a lot of confusion around this topic due in part to false info and fitness “experts” echoing out-of-date knowledge. In this show, you will learn why everyone needs to start an effective stretching routine to improve joint mobility, why your genetics are not the cause of lower back pain, and how improving your active joint mobility will change your life forever. Dr. Grayson also reveals the best time to stretch, talks about why joint replacement surgery should be almost non-existent, and shares his top 5 active stretches that everyone should be doing and some practical posture tips.    TIMESTAMPS: There’s a difference between muscle weakness and muscle tightness. [00:44] If you stay in a hunched over position, like at the desk, for example, your body will adapt to that. [05:09] Many static or passive stretches are not as effective as active stretching and muscle activation exercises. [08:59] Active stretching is when we are stretching out a joint or a muscle, to its end range of motion, and then we're contracting those muscles actively while they're stretched out. [13:32] It is said that when you are put under anesthesia for surgery, you become super flexible. [17:16] Mobility is actually the flexibility of the muscle and mobility is more of the joint range of motion. [20:00] Is there an important harmony between your muscle strength and flexibility and your tendon strength and flexibility? [22:34] Grayson is a physical therapist and he says that 90% of the injuries that come into his clinic could have been avoided. [27:43] For body maintenance we do things like brush our teeth regularly.  What do we do for maintenance on your joints? [31:29] Humans are meant to move frequently during the day. [36:53] People who get super strong and build muscles possibly reduce flexibility. [45:31] When an athlete is dealing with nagging injuries, what are some solutions? [52:46] Stress and sleep are things to look at when you're injured or out of shape. [57:30] Movement Vault.com shows a better way to stretch, fix pain and injury. [01:00:09] Most of your physical complaints like back pain or knee pain, are not something you have inherited. You need to move. [01:03:45]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Movement Vault Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More relationship talk and tips in this show as I focus on the viral article, “My Wife Divorced Me Because I Left Dishes By The Sink” and how the day-to-day conflicts that exist in relationships (the conflicts one person usually thinks of as trivial) are destructive and harmful to relationships. As you will learn in this episode, when you are in a relationship, you have a choice: you can view doing things that enhance your partner’s life as a pleasurable thing to do, as things that bring you closer together, or you can view them as a chore you have to do. Other relationship tips shared in this show include advice about arguing (did you know that most couples waste time arguing about things that will never change?) and why examining your personality attributes and behavioral dispositions that are harder to change can help improve the health of your relationship. At the end of the day, you don’t have to understand why someone cares so much about a stupid glass—you just have to understand and respect that they do care about it.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy some thought-provoking questions and great success stories too. This edition of B.rad Q&A highlights my recent fascination with striving for optimal cellular energy status instead of fasting or carb restriction. Listeners weigh in as follows: distinction between processed carbs and nutritious carbs; benefits of increasing fruit intake; adding carbs for ultra-endurance training; do energy/electrolyte drinks hydrate better than water? What are a couple of simple starting point goals to try and get healthier? Could our ancestors have had year-round access to fruit and carbs for most of evolution? How can a teenager gain muscle in a healthy way (and is creatine okay?)   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this breather show, I refer to a great article by Anthony Moore titled: “Why Most People Will Never Have Great Relationships” and the piece of advice he and his partner received from a counselor that ended up changing both their lives, which was to “always make the first move.” If there is anything you can do to help your relationship, do it—don’t wait for the other person to act (even if you don’t want to), and this episode will explain why this is important (hint: it has something to do with pride). Pride is actually one of the main killers of marriages, friendships, and even families, since most of us are so hesitant to start that initial conversation, send the first text, say “I miss you,” or apologize and ask for forgiveness, organize a hangout, say “thank you” or “I appreciate what you did.” But as you will hear in this show, the traits of successful, long-term romantic love relationships for 20+ years are empathy, emotional control, and choosing to overlook negative attributes and focus on positive attributes. Instead of focusing on what you don’t like or what isn’t working, follow John Gottman’s advice and make small bids for emotional connection throughout the day.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Phil joins me to talk about his book, B Sharp, Your Personal Journey To Expand The Mind, Enhance The Brain, And Age Well, which discusses how music influences our minds and bodies, particularly with exercise, such as our movement/gait, heart rate, the autonomic nervous system, faster recovery, and reduced cardiac stress. I also share my thoughts on the importance of music around exercise, but not during it when I’ve always recommended listening to your body instead. Of course, studies show music during exercise appears to promote various supposed benefits, but these are associated with stimulating sympathetic activity, raising your heart rate, and risking overtraining. (Plus, certain kinds of music can always be harmful.) We also talk about healthy aging—a major topic in Dr. Phil’s book.   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Phil is the father of endurance training using the MAF heart rate as a guide. [00:49] Music influences exercise, heart rate, the autonomic nervous system, and can be used to speed recovery and reduce cardiac stress.  [02:19] How did Phil go from a renowned fitness training expert to songwriter and musician? [06:19] A very vivid dream led to Phil’s passion for song writing, leaving his coaching career behind.  [14:59] If we don’t have passions, it’s a problem. [29:15] Phil was a brain-injured child and struggled terribly in school. [30:52] How does music affect the brain? [33:18] There are benefits in using music for exercise but it is some type of music that Phil warns of. [38:22] They use artificial intelligence to create songs now.  AI is certainly involved in movies as well. [46:59] The brain keeps expanding and working better until we die. We need more nourishing music.  [50:49] Hip hop music can be controversial but the artist is expressing themself freely. [59:58] What are the dangers from music and exercise? [01:03:51] Music helps us be in the Alpha state which is a desirable state. [01:12:48]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing B Sharp PhilMaffetone.com Maffetone Music.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by some wonderful writing from Kris Gage on Medium, this episode focuses on why emotional self-stability is the #1 relationship attribute, and why without it, nothing else matters. If you ask people what “the key to making a relationship last” is, some of the most common answers you’ll get are: “communication”, “trust”, “respect”, but the truth is, these things are not the secret. Why? As you will learn in this show,  communicating does not exactly offer a solution to any problem that can pop up in relationships—it’s just lobbing it out into the space between two people, and if you don’t follow it up with something, it does nothing. The secret is actually emotional maturity and self stability—being kind, respectful, trustworthy, and honest. As my dad Walter Kearns said, “You have to try to be happy every day.”   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m so pleased to welcome Mark Allen back to the show! Mark, aka “The Grip,” is also the greatest triathlete of all time, and he’s here today to share many of his unique insights and spiritual approach to grueling endurance sports. Mark, a contemporary of mine from the triathlon circuit, is now one of the most prominent coaches in the triathlon scene today. Get ready for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Mark’s early racing days and the things he would do differently knowing what he knows now to the adjustments he had to make at the end of his career to doping in elite sports. As the conversation winds along, you’ll get to hear more of the spiritual side of Mark that he has become known for as he talks about the many years he has spent working with a Huichol healer and the retreats they put on together, as well as what he has learned from the time he has spent with other native Huichol people in Mexico. Even if you are not a triathlete, the insights you will get from this show can be applied to all our peak performance goals in life!   TIMESTAMPS: Mark Allen is one of the most prominent coaches in the triathlon circuit. What would he have done differently? [00:47] After the break from Covid, the competition has really been fired up. [05:43] This year in Kona, the women had their separate race on Thursday, while the men raced on Saturday. [08:02] Mark and Brad discuss doping in the profession. Shelby Houlihan got a bad deal. [12:51] Many athletes don’t understand the best way to recover. [15:56] How do you take that fitness and then continue to build it without burning yourself out? [21:05] What does overreaching mean? [24:17] The signs of exhaustion from overreaching are (1) Slowing down in your swimming and (2) having a hard time getting your heart rate up, even though you feel like you’re pushing really hard, and (3) You can be out for a run and get full of lactate.  [29:25] What is different that the guys now are breaking 8 hours in the Ironman? [31:34] If Mark could do something different, what changes would he make? [41:59] One of Mark’s training ideas was actually training his mind to deal with boredom.  [48:13] If the aspect of recovery had progressed as much as the aspects of training, we’d see more amazing results. [51:03] Are we still battling the influence of the ego or the constraints of technology? [57:10] In today’s world there is no downtime with social media. [01:03:55] Since Mark’s last big race in 1995, what has his fitness journey been?  Without consistency, as you age, your body falls off quickly. [01:06:58] Anybody out there who is not exercising at all or as much as they want, you know it doesn’t feel good.  Be consistent with your exercise. Don’t back off. [01:16:20] Mark spends time among the primitive population of Huichol Indians in Central Mexico, and has learned a whole new way of living. [01:18:08]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Mark Allen Sports Blog TriDot.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of this two-part series on carbs, we continue to examine carbohydrates from a bigger picture perspective, such as why and how low-carb and keto became popular, including why benefits occur with these restriction diets. We talk about why ANY diet is essentially a gimmick and why things like primal/ paleo/ keto work, but why their success is not synonymous with eating fewer carbs. As you will hear, these are indirect benefits from carb restriction, and we all discuss the idea that carbs are not inherently evil, as the carb-insulin model of obesity is now being debunked as oversimplified. It’s true that hyperinsulinemia is the pre-eminent health problem of modern life, but since seed oils are now blamed as the main culprit for insulin resistance, it’s hardly useful to put the blame on carbs. Seed oils interfere with fat burning and thus prompt problems with appetite, satiety, and increased dependence on more processed foods, since your internal energy gets all screwed up because of how toxic and oxidized seeds oils are. They cause immediate disturbance in healthy artery function. In contrast, all carbs are converted into glucose and burned for energy in the cell. Listen to this episode if you want to learn why fruit is king (as well as honey and fermented foods) and the importance of enjoying natural carbs, natural, nutritious fats so your appetite and satiety hormones can naturally regulate.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re digging into the mail bag this week and answering some listener questions today—thanks to all of you who keep sending in such thoughtful comments and inquiries. We start with a great question from longtime listener Jay, who wants to know if I’ve noticed any changes in my blood work since adding more carbs back into my diet (I have!), and then I answer other concerns from listeners such as: what happens when you stop counting macros, my thoughts on the effects of fasting on fit people and the physical symptoms I’ve started to notice on days where I don’t eat enough calories in the morning, what people really mean when they say they’re sensitive to carbs, my views on total testosterone versus free testosterone, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: Jay Dominic asks about adding carbs back to the breakfast. Are there any changes in blood work? [01:58] When you emphasize natural, nutritious, easy-to-digest foods, you are going to self-regulate and optimize your appetite. [08:29] If you push the boundaries of fasting too far, it can result in cold hands and feet. [09:43] How does total testosterone vs. free testosterone compare? What about improving free testosterone through phlebotomy? [13:57] Brad is asked about the macros in his daily diet. [20:38] Industrial seed oils are blamed as the number one culprit for insulin resistance and metabolic disease. [26:18] Jay asks Brad if he were named Surgeon General of the United States of America, what would his recommendations be for the general public in terms of diet, exercise, sleep, sun exposure, breath work, etc.? [26:45] From Bryce’s question: we want you to get around one gram of protein per pound of body weight per day. Eat the big dose of protein first thing in the morning. [33:18] If you are someone struggling with excess body fat, you need to implement these tools like time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting but not for the rest of your life. [37:44] How can parents prioritize protein for their kids when eating at home or out? [41:12] A YouTube comment from Joseph says that successful athletes have been prompted by their parents to start at an early age. Brad says that is not necessarily the case. [44:04] Larry comments that Brad’s videos are confusing about adding carbs to the diet after prompting Keto for so long. Brad’s main point has always been clean up your diet, avoid processed carbs and seed oils. [49:50] Gary Green asks about the heavy metals in dark chocolate. [55:06] A question from Blue Dog asks about supplements enhancing your performance. Brad says the main goal of supplements is to SUPPLEMENT your already healthy natural foods diet. [58:05]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Keto Reset Diet The Primal Blueprint Keto Reset Diet Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation Minnesota Starvation Experiment The Sports Gene Team Ingebrigsten Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart Shawn Askinosie Podcast (chocolate)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While carbs have been demonized (and rightfully so) by the ancestral health movement since humans, in general, eat too much processed food and grain-based snacks and meals, it’s time to look at the bigger picture when it comes to nutrition and talk about the role natural, nutritious carbs play in a healthy diet. As you will hear in this episode, carbs are a centerpiece of a diet geared towards peak performance energy and micronutrients, and it’s important we clarify the difference between avoiding all carbs and avoiding processed, nutrient deficient carbs. If you have been avoiding carbs or wanting to increase your carb consumption, this is the episode for you—we talk about which plant foods offer the most nutrient density, the importance of consuming fresh fruit, honey, and fermented foods, and the specific plant foods and carbs that can pose the most digestive problems for people. Visit BradKearns.com and download the Carnivore Scores Food Rankings Chart to navigate to the easy to digest, nutrient-dense carbs instead of blindly following a plant-based diet instead.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome my old friend Tara Garrison to the show to have an inspiring discussion about her incredible weight loss and health journey, her unique and challenging experience growing up (she struggled with her weight, her parents struggled financially, and she grew up in a dysfunctional family that was also in a cult), and the health retreats she leads. Tara, a health and fitness coach, has such an interesting story and perspective, and she shares so much during this conversation that will motivate and inspire you to make positive changes in your life, no matter what circumstances you are currently facing. Tara talks about how she changed her body, her health, and her mindset, shares how she gained self-awareness, self-worth, and confidence despite her difficult early circumstances, explains why she sees being overwhelmed as symptomatic of carrying a victim mindset, and more!    TIMESTAMPS: Even though she was an overweight child, Tara ran marathons. She tells her story of evolving into a health and fitness coach from a stifling religious childhood.  [01:18] She went from 40 percent body weight to 11 percent when she became obsessed with fitness and changed her nutrition [03:48] Some people fall on the spectrum of proving that they are good enough through how their body looks. [09:23] There are all these things that come into our life, but owning our reactions, our thoughts, our behaviors, our response to those things, that's all we can really control. [10:54] Once you know your worth, then you actually start to contribute from a place of alignment.  [16:30] It is a form of being selfish when you are just giving and giving and running yourself ragged. [21:13] Did her distancing herself from the cult and dysfunctional family give her more ability to develop self-awareness? [28:49] When Tara slips from her self-confident position, what does she do to recalibrate? [35:55] What Tara began to change her diet, she used keto. [41:15] How was she able to qualify for running Boston?  Muscles store carbs.  It is easier to stay thin if you have more storage tanks. [47:06] In the process of getting fit, you learn to respect your body and regulate your hunger and satiety.  [51:00] There is a lot of stress for women as they are expected to be all things to all people. It is so easy to overdo as you try to prove something. [53:32] We should check in with ourselves every day because it is so easy to be overwhelmed and not realize it until the stress takes its toll. [01:00:30] What are Tara’s retreats like? [01:04:02] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Short Term Keto                                 Tara Garrison Inside Out   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year and a half ago, I began an experiment and decided to make a deliberate attempt to do away with the restrictive dietary practices that I had adhered to (or dabbled in) in the past, such as keto and fasting. Instead, I started striving for maximum cellular energy status by increasing my intake of nutritious foods, and switching out my morning fasting protocol for a huge bowl of fruit and a high protein smoothie with my Superfuel protein supplement. In this show, I highlight some of the work and evolving attitudes from people in the Ancestral health space, and share compelling quotes from Dr. Tommy Wood and Jay Feldman, who both have really prompted me to rethink and reflect on some of the major messages that have framed the popularity of restrictive diets. If you have been reconsidering the role restrictive dietary strategies play in your life, you don’t want to miss this episode!   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m bringing you a lively conversation with Brian Keane today, host of the Brian Keane Podcast, author of two best-selling books, The Fitness Mindset and Rewire Your Mindset, and a former teacher turned one of the top online fitness coaches in Ireland and the UK, who has transformed thousands of lives and physiques in the process.  In this show, we talk about how our mindset often gets in the way of our best-laid plans and goals, especially to drop excess body fat (Brian’s expertise). You’ll hear about Brian’s amazing journey, which includes some phenomenal endurance performances and a variety of athletic experiences like bodybuilding, Crossfit, and Gaelic football, why Brian decided to become an extreme endurance athlete, a bunch of practical tips to help you get your mindset right, and all the tools and systems you need to succeed with fat reduction. We then end the show with three wonderful tips from Brian to help you get started right away in any area you may have struggled with in the past. Check out Brian’s podcast (linked below), and his books The Fitness Mindset, which teaches you how to find the foods that work best for you and how to eat to increase energy, lose fat and build lean muscle, and build the body you’ve always wanted, and Rewire Your Mindset, which teaches you how to own your thoughts, control your thoughts, and change your life.    TIMESTAMPS: Brian tells his story of getting involved in sports after realizing he didn’t want to be in the career he had prepared for.  You are not a tree.  You can move wherever you want. [02:00] His very first event was the Marathon des Sables, probably the world’s toughest race. [08:23] Brian ran a race to the Arctic Circle.  What was the course and the logistics of the race? It was 230 Km over five days. [16:25] How did he get his mindset in the right place to take on such a big challenge as the Marathon des Sables? [21:32] Does Brian think that though he is capable of such high achievements, it makes him more prone to these deep struggles that come even when he’s outwardly successful as opposed to someone who's just steady going and maybe they have a rough day? [25:19] For your guide in life, ask yourself: “What would you do for free?” [29:30] How does one’s mindset influence one’s fitness goals? [31:24] When you become metabolically flexible, you are less likely to be a slave to food.  [37:17] Disordered eating makes you feel sometimes like you are handcuffed to food. [39:19] Brian is sure that his becoming keto-adapted and fat adapted delivered performance benefits in his ultramarathons. Your body cannot digest food if the blood is going to fuel the muscles. [43:22] Health, wellness, and fitness is a trifecta of nutrition, training and sleep. [48:54] Sleep tends to get pushed aside a lot.  People just don’t understand how very important it is. [51:58] Using social media keeps you accountable. You need to be real and authentic.  [57:02] What are three or four tips one can implement right away to make a dent in their challenge with their body fat reduction? [01:01:44]   LINKS: Primal Endurance Mastery course (FREE bag of Whey Protein Superfuel if you sign up for the full course, just email us!) Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page PrimalEndrance.fit The Fitness Mindset Rewire Your Mindset Marathon des Sables Podcast with Dr. Joan Ifland Brad’s Cold Exposure BrianKeaneFitness.com/podcast   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have been rethinking restrictive dietary strategies (such as restricting the time you eat with intermittent fasting, restricting calories, and restricting macronutrients like with carbohydrates or ketogenic diets) or wondering why I have been rethinking restrictive diets in recent times, this is the episode for you. As you’ll hear, in 2022 I began a big experiment and started swapping out my typical morning fasting period, which I had been adhering to for at least a dozen years, for something entirely different, since the idea that fasting = metabolic benefits is now being reconsidered among the healthy, active, fit population. Tune in to this breather episode to learn why my new mantra is perform, recover, perform, recover, and why I deliberately ceased my fasting practice and now start my day with a giant bowl of fruit and a high-protein, energy dense smoothie instead.   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for one of the most unique, high-energy, and straight-talking guests we’ve ever had—Susan Bratton, an expert on all aspects of sexual wellness, sexual intimacy, and sexual regeneration! We’re going deep into a variety of topics at a fast pace, so fasten your seat belts and open your mind to this very refreshing guest. Susan brings the heat with straight talk on stuff that we are typically too embarrassed, shy, or shameful to talk about directly. It's time to open the floodgates and Susan is the perfect woman for the job.  The topics we’re talking about today can truly revitalize your relationship and overall life, vitality, and energy in general. Susan is an incredible resource who has written 34 books and programs, with tons of free offerings to help you improve your sex life in every way: lovemaking techniques, bedroom communication skills, and sexual vitality advice that includes Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, Ravish Him, The Steamy Sex Ed™ Video Collection, Hormone Balancing, The Pump Guide (to help males enhance sexual function), and more! You will hear tons of practical tips on how to elevate your game in the bedroom, especially when she talks about the conflict between male and female preferences in arousal styles, as well as effective methods for sexual wellness, biohacking, and regenerative medicine to regain function in areas most of us assume just fizzle out and diminish with age. Susan even confides that she, at age 61, is having the best sex of her life so she definitely knows what she’s talking about! You will learn, laugh, and may even learn how to save your relationship if it’s on the brink in this episode—enjoy!   TIMESTAMPS: Our culture is very uptight, in general, about sexuality. Susan talks about how to enhance your sexual life, even as we age. [00:46] There is often a mismatch in libido in a relationship. Men’s arousal is differently timed than the woman’s. [07:15] The woman needs to be relaxed and it takes her 20 to 30 minutes to get aroused. [11:09] Does working on the sex part of the coupling lead to a healthier relationship in other areas of communication? [17:39] It is important for the male to understand the emotional and physical “mechanics” of his female partner. [22:35] Women are responsive. Men are spontaneous. [25:44] You can keep your genitals in good working order your whole life. [30:19] Susan got into this field of study because of her marriage turning sour in that area. [35:44] Repair and regeneration are available in many different ways. [42:06] Is libido dependent upon psychological factors, rather than the physical aspects? [48:36] Susan maintains her health by using a Vasper machine. [50:31] If you keep the body temperature stable, you can perform vastly more work. [56:23] The communication in the bedroom improves when you can eliminate the hesitation, shame and guilt you have been carrying. [58:32] How does pornography and masturbation fit into this sexual communication? [01:06:40] What about frequency? [01:13:33] Libido equals health. [01:19:55]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Susanbratton.com Sex Life Bucket List com. Buy Flow Now Pumping guide.com Vagina Device Vasper Machine Radical Honesty Sexual Soulmate Pact Magic Pill Method.com Personal Life Video.com Better lover.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This breather show is on one of my favorite subjects, tips for happy love relationships, and is dedicated to the idea that you can never hear this stuff too much, which is why constant reminders can be so helpful for relationship health—especially as we try to navigate hectic, high stress modern life. Unfortunately, sometimes those closest to us are the ones who are most taken for granted, and we don’t want to dump the stress from a busy day into our homes and onto our partner. Tune into this breather show to hear some of my favorite tips for healthy relationship dynamics from experts like John Gottman and John Gray, such as “turning towards bids” instead of away from them (and what “bids” are in relationships), the importance of facing challenges and conflicts as a team, how to avoid getting into negative sentiment override, and more!   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Mark England of the “Enlifted Method”—a coaching system that will help you shed any victim stories you have through the very careful and thoughtful process that Mark has been teaching to people for many years (you can learn more about it on his website, enlifted.me). The show starts with Mark sharing his own story as he explains how important words, story, and breath are to helping us disengage and do some more productive thinking about the way we think. This is such an interesting premise that we’ve discussed on the show before—how much our past programming and traumas (both large and small) can affect and compromise our ability to enjoy and be productive in everyday life. You will love Mark’s engaging and casual storytelling style, and the conversation gets pretty deep as we talk about the things that keep us stuck in life—after listening to this episode, you will never again be cavalier about the words you use to describe your own life and the things that have happened to you.  As you will hear, it’s not about what happened to you—it’s about what you think has happened to you that makes the biggest difference.    TIMESTAMPS: It is not what happened to you, it’s what you think about what happened to you. [00:43] Sometimes when you repeat the story of your experience several times, it begins to change course. [06:42] The organization teaches people the power of their words. People who come to them are most interested in learning about the victim mentality and goal setting. [13:01] The definition of the victim mentality is an acquired personality trait where a person tends to regard himself or herself as the victim of the negative actions of others. Even in the absence of clear evidence. [15:29] It’s easy to see the worst in people and take things personally when your breath is trapped in your chest. [16:40] Why is breath so integral to your process? [23:29] Until you get into the story, it is really hard to get out. [28:51] Most of us have a recurring theme from unprocessed childhood trauma that plays out for the rest of our lives. [34:52] Does this method run afoul of traditional psychotherapy and counseling? [41:55] Self-deprecating internal dialog can be examined by writing it down, and read aloud several times. [44:09] The more emotional one is about their story, the more attached they are to how the words are put together.  [47:29] Breathing is an important part of this training. [48:55] What people take this Enlifted Method Workshop that Mark teaches? [54:20] After listening to this show, what can a listener do to understand this process? [58:58]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Enlifted.me Oxygen Advantage   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Amazon Shopping Favorites I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have heard me talk about micro workouts frequently—I have called them the greatest breakthrough in the fitness industry in decades—so I am very excited about the acceptance of demystifying and decomplexifying the act of performing a workout and making it accessible and convenient for anyone, at any time, to engage in brief bouts of physical effort that have so many wonderful health and fitness attributes.  In this episode, I talk about the research that is now backing up my excitement about micro-workouts, confirming it is indeed a highly effective strategy for health, fitness, and disease prevention, as well as a wonderfully refreshing evolution in the fitness industry, which is by and large, fraught with programming that is too complex, overly stressful, and exhausting to many participants—I’m referring to the offerings at fitness facilities, the protocol delivered by most personal trainers, and the group exercise programs where people train for extremely grueling endurance events and push themselves too hard. While this is certainly better than sitting at home and not moving, there does seem to be a pretty pervasive all-or-nothing approach to fitness, and this is where micro-workouts come in. As you will learn in this episode, there are many reasons why micro-workouts (or exercise snacks as one study calls them) have been scientifically validated to have such incredible benefits, and even sprints as short as four seconds long have been proven to have a surprisingly potent effect on the body.    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another Q&A show! In today’s episode, we hear from a listener who wants to know if they can get enough protein to build muscle when eating only two meals a day, talk about fiber and constipation, healing plantar fasciitis, and the ideal effort to rest ratio when sprinting. I also answer questions about my morning exercise routine, timing workouts with your circadian rhythm and what the best time to train is, and what I’m eating these days. Finally, I answer a few questions about cold plunges and advise a high school track and cross-country coach on how to integrate ancestral principles into his coaching method. Thanks for listening and please do continue to send in your thoughtful questions and comments—they are always so insightful and helpful to hear.   TIMESTAMPS: Jenny asks: Can you get enough protein when following the Two Meals a Day pattern? [04:00] Recommended Daily Allowance or RDA is recommended for survival, NOT peak performance.  A good way of figuring out is to consume a gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight. [09:08] John asks: How do you minimize fiber and not get constipated? [14:07] Ellen writes how she helped her plantar fasciitis by using Brad’s YouTube about stretching. [18:55] Limiting your high intensity sprint efforts to a maximum of 20 seconds, and then taking an extensive recovery is recommended. [20:59] How does one’s circadian rhythm affect exercise? The best time to exercise is when you prefer to exercise. [24:47] Mike is asking five questions regarding Brad’s morning exercise routine. How does Brad recover after his morning routine and what does Brad eat? [27:25] Brendan is a high school track and cross-country coach. He wants to know how he can integrate the ancestral health principles into his coaching method. [43:25] Douglas wants to know how often and when does Brad do his cold plunge and for how long? Another question is about comparing the diet his doctor recommends and the science behind what Brad talks about. Nutrient deficient, toxic processed foods are the drivers of heart disease,  not red meat, dairy and saturated fats. [48:38] Find a health care provider who is well-versed in nutritional science.  Some medical schools fall short in offering current information. [58:38]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Two Meals a Day Podcast with Stan Effording Fiber Menace Plantar Fasciitis video Circadian Rhythm podcast Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s Shorter Original Morning Routine Podcast with Doug McGuff CAROL bikes Brad’s Morning Routine Course Unfrozen Caveman Runner Dr. Rhonda Patrick  The Hacking of the American Mind Dr. Anna Lembke podcast The Framingham Study The Primal Blueprint Keto Reset Diet Keto for Life   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I want to talk about an 85 year long study about what makes for a long, happy, and successful life. Researchers at Harvard University began this study in 1938 and focused on 724 participants around the world, who they checked in with every two years to ask detailed questions about their lives. What they discovered was that the key to human happiness had nothing to do with career, achievements, money, exercise, fitness, or a healthy diet, but something else—something that has been proven to keep us happier, healthier, and help us live longer. If you want to learn about the key to human happiness, this is the episode for you—you will learn all about social fitness, why it is so important, the role positive relationships play in our lives, why some relationships do have expiration dates, and more!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fantastically entertaining and informative show with Dr. Judd Brandeis of the Brandeis MD Male Rejuvenation Center in San Ramon, California. One very important point you will hear Dr. Judd make is how easy it is for us to go to the doctor when we have an issue with any other body part and identify exactly what’s going on, but when it comes to male performance, there can be a lot of anxiety, shame, humiliation, and attachment to ego involved. It’s time to talk about it though, especially in a way that feels comfortable to address, and in this episode, you will learn about men’s health and performance from a true expert. You will hear Dr. Judd’s opinion on using pills to enhance performance, learn why your erectile health is a strong red flag for your overall physical health, hear about my experience at Dr. Judd’s clinic, and so much more!   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Brandeis’s specialty is a holistic approach to men’s sexual health. [01:33] Cialis and Viagra are very good drugs doing more than you think. [04:38] Chronic inflammation is bad, Acute inflammation is what our bodies use to heal and rebuild tissue. [07:53. The GAINSWave procedure breaks up plaque formation in blood vessels and stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the penis. [09:11] Every time you are in REM sleep, and you start to dream, you should be getting an erection. [12:23] The reason you don’t get an erection could be that your blood vessels are getting clogged. [14:07] If there is trouble in the bedroom, ten years down the road you might have heart problems.  [17:05] This is a very sensitive topic for men to talk about.  It is kind of a sense of self, sense of manliness. [20:36] If you don't take good care of yourself in your twenties and thirties and forties, in the fifties and sixties and seventies, you're gonna pay the price. [25:05] The Emnsculpt is a machine that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic waves to sculpt the body. [30:38] The Vo2 max test is the most sensitive indicator of someone’s cardiovascular health. [39:15] There can be some men who come for help whose vascular health and ultra sound look good but who have unsatisfying sexual function. [46:51] It's literally a function of blood flow whether we get an erection. [50:59] One important chapter in the book is what men need to know about menopause. [53:32] There are some things one can do to help with premature ejaculation. {56:21]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Brandeis MD Clinic GAINSWave 21stCenturyMan.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I share my observations from my experience using the Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor in this breather show, as well as the important attributes to look for when you’re doing continuous glucose monitoring. I have been working with these guys for several years now (since their initial launch) and it has been so cool to watch this technology rise in popularity over the years. In my opinion, a CGM journey is a bucket list item for virtually anybody—and while you don’t need to be extreme, doing even just a single course of putting the CGM for two weeks can give you enough important information that will tee you up for good behavior habits for the rest of your life. This episode will get you better acquainted with the process of using a CGM as I talk about everything I have learned from my experience using one (such as what I noticed on days I stayed up past my usual bedtime)—if you have been wanting to start using a continuous glucose monitor but haven’t known how to start or what to expect or look for, this is the episode for you.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the fifth and final show in this series about optimizing your animal-based diet! In the last episode of the series, we continue to discuss the importance of emphasizing nutrient-dense foods, this time turning the focus to plants—specifically the ones containing the lowest amount of toxins, such as avocado, honey, fruit, and a few other plant foods (as you will hear in the show). Even if you are committed to eating mostly animal-based foods, there are still quite a few, very nutritious plants that will make a positive contribution to your diet—tune into this episode to learn why, and the most nutrient-dense plant foods you’ll want to add to your diet!   TIMESTAMPS: In this episode of optimizing your diet, you want to emphasize the lower toxic plants. [01:58] Dark chocolate is one of the most nutritious superfoods with many benefits, but it is important to learn how to select the best.  [03:05] Fermented foods are widely regarded as supremely healthy. [16:46] The toxins in vegetables can be greatly, significantly neutralized through things like cooking, soaking, sprouting, and fermenting. [23:18] Raw honey is a great energy source. It’s easy to digest, and it’s quick. [28:09] Nuts and nut butters are super nutritious. [30:26] Seaweed is a centerpiece of the ancestral diet. It is a great source of iodine. When selecting seaweed products, make sure it hasn’t been processed in seed oil. [33:26] Sweet potatoes and squash are an easy-to-digest nutritious source of carbohydrates, high antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune boosting properties, good for gut health [34:32] Learn how to navigate the oils and fats in your purchased foods and those you cook with. Get fresh first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. [36:45] Do I need to supplement if I eat a healthy diet? Absolutely not. But….[43:18] Vitamin D is more important than most people realize and many are not getting enough. [51:55]  Beverages that are recommended are bottled mineral water and kombucha. [55:57]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart Shawn Askinosie Podcast Torea Rodriguez Podcast Deep Nutrition The Big Book of Kombucha Brad’s Macademia Masterpiece Nut Butter Primal Kitchen Brad’s Whey Protein Magbreakthroug.com/brad Vitamin D Solution How to Make Your Own Kombucha   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for a breather show about the amazing benefits of therapeutic cold water exposure! If you have wondered what is the deal with this increasingly popular health practice, this is the show for you. You’ll hear me dispel some major misconceptions about cold therapy, learn about its assortment of incredible health benefits, and understand why cold therapy is ultimately such an important practice for humans today.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a pleasure to introduce one of the true pioneers of the Paleo/Keto/Ancestral health movement—Maria Emmerich! Maria opens up about her story, which started 25 years ago at age 16 (truly one of the first to follow a ketogenic diet), sharing how she cured some tremendous health problems she had as a teenager, how this led to her writing numerous best-selling books, and her most recent book, Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism. Maria currently conducts keto-inspired retreats around the world, and in this episode, we get into how you can utilize keto and fasting as a tool for lifestyle transformation and improving your health, as well as how active, energetic people with good metabolic health can still adapt these strategies to work best for their needs. We also talk about careers—Maria takes us back to the time when she and her husband both hit a bottom in their professional lives and illuminates how you can turn a corner, build a following, and become a leader in your field. Finally, Maria shares the inspiring story of how she realized a true dream of hers (adopting children) and the steps it took to realize that dream.  TIMESTAMPS: As a teenager, Maria discovered Keto and managed her health problems. [00:44] Twenty-six years ago, her vet asked questions about her dog’s diet and she realized that her personal physician, who was handling her several health problems, asked nothing about what she was feeding herself. Maria started on Keto. [03:22] There are many people who look healthy to us but actually have Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Maffetone says 91% of the modern world is over-fat. [11:17] Food addiction is like alcohol or drug addiction except it is more difficult to give up because we still need food.  [14:01] Maria went to Ethiopia to adopt her children. [19:42] What are some of the problems with things in the dairy category? [24:21] There could be a problem with people consuming enough protein in general. [28:26] What are the risks of extreme restrictive diets? [29:55] Do you have to choose carbohydrates or fat? It is an individual decision. [31:46] How has fasting played a role in her journey? [36:29] There is a clinic in Hungary where they treat cancer with a ketogenic diet. [37:22] Sometimes fat can be a protective mechanism. [43:28] Maria does Keto retreats in Europe and all over the world. [50:38]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism KetoMaria.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. Available in two delicious flavors; Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean (New)! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a breather show all about the hot health topic of therapeutic cold water exposure. (You can also listen to my longer, more detailed episode on cold water therapy and all its scientific benefits by clicking here.) This episode will teach you everything you need to know to get started with this life-changing health practice, including the many benefits of cold water therapy (such as improved hormonal and metabolic immune function) and why it can be such a powerful catalyst for fat reduction, my personal experience with cold therapy over the years, and more!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. Available in two delicious flavors; Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean (New)! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m joined by the very interesting Dr. Luella Jonk—a psychotherapist and a functional medicine practitioner from Canada who is also a long-time listener of the show—to have a conversation all about relationships. You will hear us discuss John Gray’s essential relationship assignments as well as many other relationship insights—we talk about why we are obligated to take care of ourselves first before getting into relationships, why anxiety is so prevalent these days, the cost of trying to control other people and outcomes, the difference between mental health care in North America and in Western Europe, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: We are obligated to take care of ourselves first. [01:56] It is important to understand how much your physical health affects your mental health. [07:12] Most of the couples seeking therapy, say the number one problem is communicating with each other. [15:23] Women’ roles have become more confused as they move from home responsibilities into the corporate world where they may be competing with their masculine energy. [17:20] Men’s role is to listen and not give advice when the woman needs to transition from the workplace to the home. [21:47] The modern male is charged with being all things to all people. John Gray says men should stay calm, cool, and collected. Choice of words, tone of voice, and body language play a big role. [24:54] You cannot control anyone or anything. There’s a lot of self-love that can be practiced. You are going to be all right. [37:28] Luella believes that North America is not doing as well with mental health care as perhaps western Europe.  [41:10] Why is anxiety so prevalent these days? [46:01] Lead with love rather than fear. [54:00]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now available in Cocoa Bean flavor!) Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with John Gray Podcast with John Gray on Assignments I think, I can Podcast LuellaJonk.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. Available in two delicious flavors; Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean (New)! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that belly fat is actually classified as a separate organ because of its ability to secrete inflammatory cytokine chemicals into your bloodstream? If you’re looking for easy and effective ways of improving your health and optimizing testosterone naturally, this breather show is the perfect episode for you: you’ll receive a quick overview of testosterone-boosting tips so you get baseline knowledge and awareness of the essential things that help you boost testosterone naturally, and most importantly, you will learn about the specific effects that having a “spare tire”—meaning an accumulation of visceral excess fat around your midsection—has on your health and your sex hormone status. And for my female listeners—don’t forget that this show is for you too! While the topic of boosting testosterone is usually most appealing to my male listeners, this is also a very important topic for women as well, since low testosterone in women shows up in symptoms like malaise, poor cognitive function, and low libido.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. Available in two delicious flavors; Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean (New)! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a very interesting and dynamic guest, Dr. Erik Korem, the founder and CEO of AIM7 and host of The Blueprint. I apologize for the somewhat abrupt start to the show—we were getting to know each other offline and started to get into some pretty serious and fun topics, so I began recording as our conversation was starting to take off. As you will hear, Dr. Erik is a man of many interests, with many different skills and areas of expertise, and in this episode, you will learn about his company AIM7, and the technology that helps guide you to smart lifestyle decisions by calculating where you stand in terms of stress levels, sleep quality, and workout performance and recovery. I am usually a skeptic/generally disinterested in wearable technology and biofeedback devices, but when you’re talking about technology that helps you tap into your intuition better, that’s an entirely different story, and one that I am very interested in. You will also learn about the brain’s natural detoxification system, brain health and why we need to prioritize sleep to protect against the alarming rising rates of cognitive decline, and why social isolation poses equal, or perhaps even more severe risks to health than smoking.   TIMESTAMPS: New technology can help you better tap into your intuition and enhance your performance. [00:46] Erik has pioneered technology used by the NFL and college football teams helping them adapt to physical and psychological stress.  [05:34] This technology can measure biological states of readiness. [11:14] There is no such thing as “muscle memory.” It is the essential nervous system that tells the muscles when to fire. [14:41] When working with the world-class sprinters, what did Erik notice had been their shortcomings that needed correcting? [19:41] This technology measures HRV and DC potential. With the new technology, they were able to change the way teams practice.   [25:39] As you age, you have to change your whole fitness protocol. [31:27] if you don't move enough during the day, the cardiometabolic benefits of exercise aren't the same. [38:51] The glymphatic system enables the inflow of cerebral spinal fluid into your brain while you sleep. [44:21] There is an increase in our society in mental health problems and it is mostly related to lack of healthy sleep patterns. [48:21] Why wait to see what the next scientific discovery is?  Make healthy living decisions now. [51:21] Social isolation has been driven by technology. Face-to-face communication is significantly more effective than electronic forms. [54:44] AIM7 is an app that helps people pursue long term goals for their health. [01:02:27]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Erik Korem.com Dr. Erik Korem on Instagram Aim7.com Body by Science   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This very important breather show is all about testing and tracking your heart disease risk as we cover the most compelling and progressive thinking that has been happening around this topic currently—an important thing to do as we extricate ourselves from decades-old dogma that has now been shown to be incomplete, flawed, and dated conjecture. You will hear about scientific research that proves why old ideas like the “lipid hypothesis” of heart disease are incorrect, the truth about what consuming dietary cholesterol does to your body, the true cause of heart disease, the link between metabolic syndrome and heart health, why measuring your waistline can be an important indicator of heart disease, and more!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zane Griggs stops by the show to talk about kicking ass after 50—which also happens to be the title of his new book! As the host of the podcast Healthy AF (which stands for After Fifty), Zane and I have a lot to talk about and we dive into a few topics related to the subject of healthy aging—the necessary recalibrations, monitoring what he considers the most important metric (sleep), and the importance of looking at the big picture obligation of aging gracefully and managing stress so we are excellent not just in our fitness endeavors, but also in our ability to relax, unwind, and have some down time. Enjoy this easy-to-follow conversation as Zane reveals how you can prioritize your daily behaviors effectively while keeping your fitness, health, and cognitive peak performance humming along nicely, as well as why he stopped adhering to his previously restrictive diet!   TIMESTAMPS: Recalibrations are necessary in monitoring your aging process. [00:45] Zane, a personal trainer, has spent much time learning about diet noting the ways our government has been misinforming us and learning about the pros and cons of the other diet theories.  [05:29] You need to let yourself change and modify your lifestyle in order to accommodate where you are right now and what your body needs. [09:05] The tools in your toolbox are there for you to learn to handle stress, sleep better, manage your diet. [11:19] Processed food companies have the money and are the second largest lobby group in the country, second only to big pharma. That is why we have trouble getting rid of the processed foods that are promoted. [14:15] The specialized diets are stressful to the body and your body has to learn how to respond. [18:40] It is very easy to overtrain and get injured. [23:47] Work smarter, not harder. [31:12] The gym should not be the place where we ultimately judge our performance [34:48] How does sleep become the centerpiece of Zane’s training program? [39:50] How does technology give you insights on the status of your health? [46:33] You need some time where you have cleanup, you have repair, you have time just to kind of clean house. [51:47] What are some of the trends in the older people Zane trains? You have to take a complete lifestyle approach. [58:29] A calorie is not just a calorie.  It is what we eat that needs to be looked at. [01:07:58]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel ZaneGriggs.com Kicking Ass After 50   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that you can communicate everything you need to say (from good to bad to emotionally charged) with love and kindness? And if you can’t, this show will help you figure out what you can do to ensure you don’t cause harm to both your relationship and your testosterone levels, since we learned in last week’s episode that relationship status has a big effect on our hormones, specifically testosterone. You will hear about research from the Gottman Institute, tips from Brene Brown, and advice from Mark Manson to help you keep your relationship (and yourself) healthy. You will also learn about the four behaviors that the Gottman Institute has identified as highly accurate indicators (93% accuracy!) that a couple will get divorced, as well as the specific behaviors that the Gottman Institute has observed that are integral to sustaining a healthy, happy relationship.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. Available in two delicious flavors; Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean (New)! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to take a trip with me out to the ranch! That’s right, you will be hearing from a real-life rancher today—Tyler Dawley of the Big Bluff Ranch in Red Bluff, California. Red Bluff is a couple of hours north of Sacramento, so if you’re ever driving by it on a road trip, you’ve got to check it out—I have tried his incredible quality chicken myself and you can truly taste the difference.  In this episode, you will receive a fast-moving, basic education on numerous aspects of regenerative farming—an area that a lot of us are minimally aware of in terms of what goes on behind the scenes to create the food we get at the grocery store. We talk about green-washing and why that is such a problem, the industrial farming complex and feedlot animals, comparing and contrasting it with operations that farm “Mother Nature-style” as Tyler calls it, which actually have a positive effect on the environment by sequestering carbon. Tyler also gives some practical tips for how we can all commit to doing better in terms of our shopping habits, such as going to your local farmer’s market and forming relationships with local farmers and the food they grow.   TIMESTAMPS: We are learning about numerous aspects of regenerative farming. [00:45] The history of Big Bluff Ranch goes back to the 1950s. [04:28] Knowing the way cows digest their food, helps the farmer understand the care of his land.  [14:11] Tyler explains how the feedlot’s misuse of the land compares with the farms that understand the sustainable management of their acreage. [19:35] The methane emission that we hear so much about is the result of the cow’s processed food diet as opposed to the natural diet they get on the range. [21:28] When the consumer votes with their dollar by buying grass-fed meat and organically-raised chickens, the big companies will begin to take notice and quit supplementing with the wrong food.  Your vote counts! [24:35] Mother Nature didn’t need chemicals to grow grass. [27:34] Are we on a time clock now because of the abuse of our land? [33:39] A farmer can learn to keep water in a creek flowing year-round even if the it appears to run dry. [39:31] How can we, the consumer, navigate some of the terminology we encounter in the supermarket or Farmer’s Market? “Greenwashing” is a term that means not changing what you are doing but putting a new “green” label on an item. [42:41] Grass-fed, grass-finished is the gold standard. Be careful for the grain-finished label. [44:25] Free range is not what you think it is. Chickens are not supposed to eat a vegetarian diet. [46:51] What exactly does pasture-raised chicken mean? [51:49] What should the animals eat compared to what many of the are getting fed? What should California be producing?  [01:01:44]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Big Bluff Ranch.com Big Bluff Ranch Giveaway Gabe Brown’s Ranch Allan Savory Animal Welfare Approved Eat Wild.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that your testosterone status is highly sensitive to relationship dynamics? In part 12 of this breather show series about optimizing testosterone, you will hear some incredible advice from John Gray on how you can nurture a healthy hormone balance through the way you navigate your relationships, such as never speaking to your partner when you are experiencing a negative emotional charge (and what to do instead). You will learn how being in a successful, exciting, and healthy romantic relationship boosts testosterone and why dysfunctional relationship dynamics can easily crush testosterone. And while this series may seem primarily geared towards men, do not forget that testosterone status is also critically important for women as well (for sex drive, focus, peak performance, and recovery). Even though women need significantly less testosterone, it is still a very important part of healthy hormone balance regardless of your gender, so if you’re a woman you do not want to miss this series, particularly this episode!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show will introduce you to the very fit, engaging, and enthusiastic Dr. Andreas Boettcher who has an operation called ItsOnlyHalfTime.com, which is all about aging gracefully and extricating yourself from the disastrous patterns and norms we see around us with accelerated aging, disease, decline, and demise. You’ll enjoy hearing this practical and easy-to-follow discussion—no extreme or controversial statements—this episode is all about how easy it ultimately is to proceed with a pattern of aging gracefully and enjoying healthspan (the quality of life) for as long as possible. You will learn about the three main categories of disease and how to deal with them, his reboot program 7 Simple Shifts in 7 Days, and the inspiring story of the difficult road he was on before arriving at the place he is in today. As you will hear, Dr. Andreas knows from experience that it is truly never too late to turn your life around.   TIMESTAMPS: Aging is inevitable however, how you age is a choice. [03:21] Making the decision to age gracefully and healthfully is easier than most people think. [08:15] The US population is the most medicated nation in the world. [10:51] Doctors can give us medication, but often they don’t talk about lifestyle factors like diet. [17:32] When you do get a medication, does that take you back to optimal health? [19:46] The human body is amazingly beautiful as it is designed to self-heal and self-regulate.  We have lost sight of that. [27:48] Dr. Andreas describes his Seven Simple Shifts for Seven Days to Jumpstart Your Age Defying Journey. [30:06] How can an athlete monitor his training to maximize his or her health span longevity? [35:22] Use fitness as your vehicle to manage stress. [40:39] When making these changes in diet and exercise, it may be uncomfortable at first.  You just have to trust in the process getting you to the other side.  [46:07] Pain pills mask the pain signal between injury and your brain.  Your body cannot then heal itself.  You want to repair the injury, not pacify it. [54:54]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel It’s Only Halftime IOHNutrition.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 11 of this series all about optimizing testosterone naturally, we will be discussing how one very important part of our lifestyle affects our hormones. Testosterone is the “social status” hormone (as proven by research outlined in the book Top Dog), but contrary to the popular belief that testosterone levels correspond with aggression and big muscles, it’s actually the inverse—for example, if you think the guy yelling at you in traffic has too much testosterone, he actually has too little, according to Dr. John Gray. In reality, this social status hormone helps you perform in whatever area of interest that you are pursuing peak performance goals. This episode will explain how you can nurture healthy testosterone status by having meaningful pursuits in your career (and in your hobbies too). Dr. John Demartini has talked about the importance of pursuing your inspired purpose in previous shows, and you can start that journey by asking yourself: “What do I do spontaneously everyday that requires no motivation and contributes to a bigger cause and brings me joy?” This is the essence of leading a rich, meaningful, satisfying, and content existence—when you pursue peak performance goals that require preserving through difficult challenges to get better, and this goes hand in hand with optimal testosterone status.    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you balance a passion for ancestral living with pursuing optimal modern peak performance? This episode is all about how you can achieve that balance by utilizing and adapting the ancestral model to modern times while striving for optimization. In this show we will be discussing the benefits, as well as the effects and the necessity of certain elements of the ancestral model—you will hear about my experience with fasting, time-restricted feeding, and low carbohydrate dieting, and why I made the decision to cut these practices out of my life. I also discuss when things like fasting and time-restricted feeding are appropriate and helpful, why my goal now is to perform and recover, perform and recover, and stay fit while staving off the disastrous accelerated decline we sadly see as “normal” these days, and the benefits of taking an “eat more and move more” approach to diet and lifestyle.   TIMESTAMPS: Eric Frohart points out that exercise is the single most potent driver of health and longevity and averting disease risk.  [00:50] A protein-centric diet supports muscle growth, development, and muscle maintenance. [02:57] The hunter-gatherer, by definition, did the bare minimum necessary in order to survive. [05:07] It’s a stress mechanism to kick into ketone manufacturing to replace the glucose that’s not coming from the diet. [10:37] Don’t misinterpret what you hear about the amazing scientific benefits of eating less food or fasting for long periods of time. [14:01] Brad is now getting fully fueled each morning, having changed from his period of morning fasts. [19:18] You may notice when you have those days where you are not eating the normal big meal in the morning, your body temperature cools down in the afternoon because your thyroid turns down the temperature to conserve energy. [28:39] Our biological drives can be destroyed with too much stress in our life. Reproduction, repair, growth, and locomotion are what we need to maintain. [30:46] Go out and find the maximum amount of nutritious calories and move. [34:16]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Human migration Brad’s Cold Exposure Why I Stopped Fasting (Mutzel) Keto Reset Diet Rayn Baxter Podcast John Gray Podcast Beyond Mars and Venus   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend. Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience. Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 10 of this series about optimizing testosterone naturally! In this episode, you will learn about the different biohacking tools you can utilize to increase your testosterone levels, how things like red light therapy and cold plunges work to increase testosterone in the body, as well as the role sun exposure, earthing, and other biohacking methods play in supporting hormone health.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to meet my neighbor, YouTube sensation Thomas DeLauer! Get ready for a truly inspiring and wide-ranging conversation as Thomas shares his deeply personal story, talking about the many challenges he has faced throughout his life—challenges that ultimately led him to the position he is currently in today. Thomas discusses the moment with a stranger that completely changed his life, hot topics like doping and the Liver King controversy, both of our current reflections on restrictive diets, and his personal dietary strategy—a rare occurrence to enjoy since he prefers to be the voice that distills and shares scientific info with others. Enjoy the show!   TIMESTAMPS: Thomas tells of his amazing turn-around from a 300-pound fatty to his popular YouTube site on health and fitness. [01:26] It is not normal to be obsessed about your circumstances. It is important to be authentic about who you are. [07:47] During his high school years, Thomas struggled with a roller coaster existence of eating disorders, and other compulsions. [11:54] As he was piling on excessive weight, he was focused on earning money in his career, ignoring the unhealthy way he was living. [17:07] When his friend noticed Thomas eating his daily dose of tacos, he suddenly realized what he was doing to himself. [20:01] We need to understand how to modulate our athletic activity and understand the reason we are doing it. [27:22] Intermittent fasting worked for Thomas in getting the pounds off. [30:23] Thomas explains water retention and inflammation to explain losing 50 pounds in three months. [34:18] How did Thomas get on magazine covers? [40:01] Every time you take a diuretic or every time you sodium deplete and replete, you rebound although it is not a healthy thing to do. [48:17] Thomas’s current business is explaining and educating what worked for him. Listen to folks who actually walk the walk. [49:44] The doping scene in sports is common but the attitudes about it differ. [54:29] When considering hormone replacement, try all your other possibilities first, then sit with a good practitioner and learn the healthiest way to do it. [01:07:56] The revolving use of restrictive dietary strategies for peak performance works differently for different people’s needs. Remember that it is a stressor. [01:11:58] Do we need more weight loss studies? Should we eat carbs and fats at the same time? [01:19:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Youtube.com/@ThomasDeLauerOfficial Thomas DeLauer Dopamine Nation Atomic Habits Top Dog Metabolical   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supplementation can be an important area of testosterone optimization, but it seems ridiculous to try to optimize and fine-tune your ability to produce testosterone naturally through supplementation until you have nailed the big-picture items discussed in previous episodes—like getting optimal sleep, recovery, and downtime. In part 9 of this series, I walk you through the various supplementation options for testosterone optimization and share my personal experience with different supplements!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fantastic show with my good friend Tara Garrison! Tara is an Instagram/fitness sensation and certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and mindset coach who helps high performers and everyday people be their best. In today’s show, Tara shares her incredible and touching backstory in the hopes of inspiring you to join her in the journey she has been on to transform her entire existence. You will hear Tara’s amazing personal story of transformation, starting from her challenging and traumatic childhood and family life, how she found her way and discovered her personal power to become a spiritual and healthy lifestyle guide, and how she lost everything and was forced to forge a new path for herself, all by herself. You will also hear the reflections Tara has learned that will help you check in with yourself and monitor your stress/rest balance, mindset, goals, ego, and reasons for consuming and participating in social media. It is so helpful to hear from someone on this path, especially when you hear Tara continually express her gratitude for so many things in her life that would make most people feel pretty resentful.   TIMESTAMPS: A powerful guide in Tara’s life is intuition. Listen to your body.  You don’t need a strict and rigid schedule. [05:01] Tara went from being overweight and regimented in her diet to finding a more casual approach that brought r6esults she wanted. [11:22] What was the journey Tara took to get to her present state to really unhealthy? It was a trauma response. [13:27] There is much mindset work that you have to do on a journey to getting healthy. [19:30] You learn so much by working with a coach. [24:37] How does one have a real relationship with your body? [27:08] When you are trying to override unhealthy cravings, learn to meditate to educate your body on what is the best thing for how you want to live your life. [31:35] Are you going to choose the old patterns or the new patterns? [36:20] It is hard to make that change from “I should” or “I have to” to “I want to do this for myself.” [40:49] In what way were the plant medicines and alternative health practices a catalyst for Tara? [51:03] Learn to really feel what you are feeling and learn from that what is most helpful to personal growth. [54:41] Guilt is one of the most corrosive emotions. [01:03:01]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel TaraGarrison.com @coachtaragarrison Self Compassion Christian Thibaudeau Inside Out Health with Coach Tara Garrison   QUOTES: "Intuitions represent too many data points for the conscious mind to comprehend."   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about biohacking and protecting yourself from modern hazards to help you in your goal of optimizing testosterone naturally. Thanks to (quite alarming) research, we know that there has been a steady decline in the average male’s testosterone levels because of various factors like the obesity epidemic and the increasing number of endocrine disruptors in our environment. If you want to learn how to detect endocrine disruptors in your environment and protect yourself from modern hazards that mess with your health, this is the episode for you!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another highlight show! I love getting to hear these interesting excerpts from past interviews, and hopefully hearing these short clips piques your curiosity and inspires you to go back and listen to the entire show. Even if you heard these episodes back when they first aired, I think you will enjoy revisiting previous shows and hearing highlights of some of the great topics we have covered. Enjoy the show!   TIMESTAMPS: Mia Moore and Brad discuss the rationale for eating ancestral style with her own perspective, not necessarily aligned with Brad’s.  [01:17] We are now realizing that the standard western diet has been a widespread dismal failure resulting in the fattest population in the history of humanity.   [06:34] Dave Scott is discussing what he learned about nutrition, especially about carb intake, during his career as a triathlete. [09:01] One should wait 35 to 45 minutes before having coffee in the morning and you can add carbs., according to Dave. [14:11] Instead of saying it’s your passion, consider think of it as you’re pursuing your inspired purpose. [18:20] If you fill your day with very high priority things, it's easy to say no to people. [29:16] Elle Russ explains how she had to take things into her own hands to come to solutions on the treatment of her thyroid problem. She has run into many doctors who were uniformed about thyroid issues. [32:02] If you have any autoimmune disorder, get antibodies down to the lowest levels possible or undetectable. [46:09] Gordo Byrn ties together the importance of fitness, family, and finances. He focuses on the impact of parenting on youth sports. [47:18]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Podcast with Mia Moore Podcast with Dave Scott Podcast with Dr. Demartini Podcast with Elle Russ Paleo Thyroid Solution Podcast with Gordo Byrn Endurance Essentials   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 7 of this ongoing series of breather shows all about how to optimize testosterone naturally, we are talking about avoiding overly stressful workout patterns! This is a particularly important one since there are extreme consequences that come with overdoing it, especially when it comes to sex hormone optimization. As Dr. Herman Pontzer says: “Repair, reproduction, growth, and locomotion are a zero-sum game. Borrow too much from one, and you can compromise the other.” Overtraining is one of the ultimate testosterone killers, so tune in if you want to learn how you can optimize testosterone naturally and achieve a healthy balance with your workout routine.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so pleased to welcome my old friend and repeat podcast guest Katy Bowman back to the show! Katy is the queen of nutritious movement (check out her website here to connect with her and get a more movement-oriented lifestyle). Katy joins us to talk about her new book, Rethink Your Position, which deals with the many options we have as we move our bodies throughout everyday life and why “Maximalism of the body helps you achieve minimalism in life.” Aside from workouts, we also have an obligation to optimize movement in everyday life and I love Katy’s work on the goal of creating a dynamic workplace environment (you can enroll in her digital course, Don’t Just Sit There, by clicking here). Katy shares some interesting specifics in this show, like head ramping (a drill you can do to get your head aligned with your shoulders), the benefits of spending more time sitting and interacting with the ground, and her minimalist sleeping experience (including how she has gradually moved away from using even a pillow!).    TIMESTAMPS: Katy Bowman is an expert on movement and posture. [00:47] If exercisers take a lot of downtime, sedentary time, it’s important to do it right. [06:03] Specialization is necessary for competition, but it's not great for longevity. [10:35] Our generation is not moving their body the way they used to years ago. One study says we spend 86% of our time inside and 7% in a vehicle. [23:46] Our relationship with nature and our relationship with movement can’t really be separated. [26:32] Supplementing in many areas is not really meeting our needs. [28:33] You might have a physical malady and go for treatment, but you also need to look at fixing how you got the injury.  [31:40] In her new book, Katy has short essays divided by body parts so if you are focusing on the knees, for example, you go right to that chapter. [35:03] Flexible seating in classrooms, workstations and even around the home is a low-cost way to keep in shape. [39:08] Being seated on the ground is using different muscles in the body for support from those used when sitting in a chair. We are not very fluent in our physicality. [42:23] So often when we are working on screens or reading, we position our head forward, in front of our ears, thus throwing our spines out. By learning the head ramps described by Katy, you will be in a better position. [51:09] It is hard to separate age from length of habit. Forget about aging. Look at length of habit. [57:13] Minimalist bedding experience includes no pillow.  How does that work? [58:32] How does Katy produce so much as a writer? [01:08:13] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel NutritiousMovement.com Don't Just Sit There - Online Course Primal Endurance PrimalEndrance.fit Rethink Your Position   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 6 in our series of breather shows on how to optimize testosterone naturally! To quickly review: In part 1 we covered sleep, rest/recovery, and downtime, in part 2 we talked about ditching toxic, modern, processed foods, and part 3 was all about nutrient dense plant foods (like fruit) from the Carnivore Scores chart. In part 4 we focused on the most nutrient dense animal foods from the chart and in part 5, finding ways to move more in everyday life (aside from structured cardiovascular sessions).  In part 6, you will learn about the importance of performing brief, explosive, high-intensity workouts, as they are a huge natural driver of testosterone and other adaptive hormones. As you will hear, this is the appropriate use of the flight of fight response—putting yourself under stress through short exercise efforts that are brief and explosive. However, as you will learn in this show, it’s important to make sure that while you still perform these exercises regularly, you do not overdo it and do them too frequently—nor should they last too long. Tune in to learn how you can utilize resistance training and sprinting to optimize testosterone, as well as how microworkouts can be a wonderful addition to support this goal!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Prall delivers a sensational presentation in this episode on the fascinating topic of human longevity! Rarely have I interviewed such a powerhouse guest, so fasten your seatbelts because this guy brings the heat and you can hardly catch your breath as we cover a tremendous range of topics all centered around longevity. Jason is well-known for his documentary series called Human Longevity Project, and he also recently released a book called Beyond Longevity: A Human Plan For For Healing Faster, Feeling Better, and Thriving At Any Age. We cover so many other topics aside from the basics of eating healthy, exercise, and moderating stress, and Jason’s work has led him to doing an incredible amount of research into these topics, which makes him an incredibly passionate and knowledge resource. We have a really practical and grounded conversation that also incorporates elements of appreciation, spirituality, aging gracefully, and according to Jason, “paying attention to all the energetic inputs to highlight the areas that provide the biggest opportunity for improvement.”   QUOTES: “If we wish to thrive in the modern world, we must create a mental, emotional, physical, and energetic environment that is congruent with this natural lifecycle.”   TIMESTAMPS: Jason brings to us all the latest information on longevity. [00:56] The Human Longevity Project came about from looking at combining all aspects of our current life as well as the spiritual concepts and a deeper understanding of biology. [03:30] What have we learned from the people in the Blue Zone? [07:50] Why do would we want to live to 100? [09:29] We have to concentrate on how we deal with the effects of today’s lifestyle with technology and other things that trigger our nervous system. We have adapted to the environment that we’re in. [21:26] We all have the capacity to change our mental and emotional framework. [27:03] Do the people in the Blue Zone naturally feel grateful and are they naturally able to manage their attention and priorities without a Google calendar? [28:30] In our culture there is actually an underlying stressor keeping our sympathetic system elevated on a chronic basis.  [34:15] The foods that people eat in different cultures vary and they are not labeled bad or good.  All foods are bad or good in the right context. Each person is different. [37:50] The people in the Blue Zones eat what is available.  They can get away with eating more Starchy carbohydrates because they are on the move all day long. [43:57] There won’t be Blue Zones like in the past because modern western influence has emerged. [47:31] It is important to pay attention to all the energetic inputs that provide biggest opportunities for improvement wherever you stand now. Pay attention to the circadian rhythm. [54:28] What did you see that was the impact of Western society as you were going back and forth between these primitive cultures and places like New York City?  [01:01:26] The first seven years of one’s life lays the groundwork for longevity. [01:07:48] The depth of knowledge and awareness that those centenarians Jason interviewed have, not only acknowledging about their culture and their life and the human experience from their perspective, but they also seem to understand it. [01:18:50] They have a community of safety. They trust that things are going to be fine. [01:21:36] Living a youthful life, hanging out with younger people and pets all help you keep up that youthful spirit. [01:28:44] You have an opportunity every day to establish a new way of being. [01:31:53]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel PrimalEndrance.fit The Human Longevity Project Beyond Longevity BeyondLongevityBook.com Laurel or Yanny   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 5 in our lengthy series of breather shows about how to optimize testosterone naturally. Today we’re talking about something that many experts rank above the importance of adhering to a devoted fitness regimen—the objective to move more in everyday life. There are so many sedentary forces in today’s world, so tune in to hear how you can ensure you’re moving enough every day and breaking up those prolonged periods of stillness that are too easy to fall into in modern life. Since sitting for just 20 minutes prompts a noticeable decline in glucose tolerance and an increase in insulin resistance, this is an extremely important health objective, especially if you want to optimize testosterone.  LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another Q&A show! If you’ve ever wondered how much water is too much water, we’re talking about it in this show, along with a few other topics, like what I think about the Kataylst EMS suit and innovations in exercise, if eating more food can actually help you get leaner, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: Walking and running are two entirely forms of locomotion.  [00:49] You always want to keep a straight and elongated spine for all your activities. [03:01] Mike Catlin talks about how listening to Mike Mutzel, he was able to change his point of view about fasting. What we need are more nutritious sources of energy, and more movement throughout the day. [06:42] The rate of conversion of fat to energy is slower than the conversion of glucose to energy. [09:29] Our paleo ancestors didn’t work out three to five days a week so they didn’t need to fuel up for frequent peak performances the way modern people do. [13:05] When power lifting be careful to protect your spine.  Know what you are doing. [16:30] If you properly design a high intensity workout, you're not out there for too long draining your tank and getting exhausted and depleted and suppressing your immune function and your stress hormone. [21:43] Mike is asking about circadian rhythm. Of course, we need much more sleep, but it is said that between midnight and 3 AM are the most important times to be down in the dark getting your sleep. Anything that takes us out of that circadian rhythm has an adverse effect on us. [26:46] You get your dopamine triggers from many aspects of your activity flooding the receptors in our brain. [28:53] Eric Frohardt writes in about recent theories on the energy-balance concept talking about adding fruit to his carnivore diet. Autophagy is the natural internal cellular detoxification. [33:33] Constrained model of energy expenditure contends that humans bump up against an upper limit a ceiling of our total daily energy expenditure essentially no matter what. [43:05]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Video High Jump Technique PrimalEndrance.fit Video on Running Technique Podcast with Mike Mutzel Why I Don't Fast Anymore and What I'm Doing instead. Shawn Baker Instagram Ketogains Is Brad Natty or Not? part 1 Is Brad Natty or Not? Part 2 Podcasts with Dr. Jack Kruse, part 1 Podcasts with Dr. Jack Kruse, part 2 The Hacking of the American Mind Metabolical Breather show on Lustig book   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!   Podcast with Dr. Anna Lembke Brad’s Cold Exposure Podcast with Eric Frohardt Marek Health.com Burn Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Metabolism) Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) Ryan Baxter Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part four in this series sharing how I optimize my testosterone totally naturally. In this episode, you will learn about the benefits and differences between the various kinds of animal protein (particularly when it comes to comparing ruminant animals with white meat animals like chicken and turkey) the kinds of protein that offer the most nutrient density, the one food that I consider to be the single most nutrient-dense food on the planet as well as why, the importance of bringing back Ancestral/traditional ways of preparing food (particularly organ meats), and the health benefits that come returning to our cultural roots.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Porter—former police officer, current firefighter and coach, and one of the first personal trainers in the world back in his home country of New Zealand—is here today and coming to us all the way from Perth, Australia—the most isolated city in the world. In this show, we talk about sleep tactics and strategies for optimal sleep cycles, the power of intentional breathing to instantly change your physiology and depart from an anxious, stressed state into parasympathetic function, tips for stress management, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: Damien’s specialty is managing stress through sleep. [01:23] Damien has served in the military and the counterterrorist team, as a police officer, and as a fireman. He has learned that the important things in life are health, sleep, and nutrition. [07:15] He has used his special forces experience in the last six months as a teacher/coach teaching people how not to die. [11:24] Although we basically speak the same language, there are cultural differences between Australia and New Zealand when compared to the United States. [14:13] Do we protect our kids so much that they become more fragile?  Rather than “Be careful,” Damien says, “Be clever.” [17:25] What are the major points of dealing with our stress levels and our tendency toward anxiety and troubled sleep? Learn Box Breathing. [18:53] Simply offering a sip of water when someone is panicking, will definitely calm them.  [24:22] What does Damien tell his clients about sleep? Sleep is one of the best things you can do. It outperforms any drug. [28:40] There are people who would like to have better sleeping patterns but are challenged because of work schedules or parenting chores, or even bad habits. How can they be helped? [35:35] It is important to reduce body temperature to get sound sleep.  What are the strategies to reduce body temperature? [51:47] Where does the fitness component come into the picture with all Damien’s emphasis on de-stressing? [56:18] Do you have the same hazards in Australia in child-rearing as we do in America? [58:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page PrimalEndrance.fit Podcast with Gitta Sivander Mark Divine Box Breathing Oxygen Advantage Breath How Not to Die Guy on YouTube How Not to Die Guy on Instagram Mind and Muscle Podcast   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part three of how I optimize testosterone naturally! In part one, we talked about sleep, rest, recovery, and downtime, and in part two, we focused on cleaning up your diet and ditching the Big Three refined industrial foods (refined industrial seed oils, refined sugars, and refined grain products).  In part three we’re talking about the foods to emphasize in your diet if you want to eat the most nutrient-dense and easy-to-digest food possible, identifying individual sensitivities to plant toxins, how to neutralize plant toxins, the difference between eating raw plants, cooked plants, and fermented plants, and the plant foods that are on the Carnivore Scores chart, and why.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I made it all the way to 2023 without getting Covid, but in January I was forced to check out from my everyday life, sleep more, and rest as I recovered after testing positive. I even broke my six-year long streak of performing my morning movement routine every single morning without fail, but this gave me a wonderful chance to reflect on my health and my habits with fitness and food. In this Q&A episode, I talk about if fasting is okay when you have an illness, how to feed your dog in the healthiest way possible, my favorite nutritious carbs for peak performance, and how I feel about doping in sports—particularly in regards to my previous guest Shelby Houlihan’s situation.  Enjoy the show!   TIMESTAMPS: Whenever Brad has an illness, he tries not to eat much thinking that the body can heal itself faster when giving the digestive system a break. [00:47] The first question is from Jordan asking about how to improve his dog’s diet. [08:46] Another listener asks about how Brad prepares his intake of liver. He chops it into little pieces and freezes them. [12:55] David De la Rosa asks how do I feed myself during training racing for a long endurance event? Endurance athletes out there should be consuming a ton of fresh fruit and other nutritious, easy-to-digest carbs that work for them. [15:48] Brenna criticizes Brad’s comments in the podcast with Shelby Houlihan about her ingesting of a banned substance. [19:47] David from Spain is working on his diet and is concerned about adding carbs. Brad’s response is when you have good metabolic health that equals metabolic flexibility, you are going to be able to burn whatever sources of energy you need to thrive. [30:35] David also asks about his training approach. With his very active training approach, he’s wondering about switching his tempo runs and intervals with a less stressful Maffetone style. [39:38]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Is Brad Natty or Not? part 1 Is Brad Natty or Not? Part 2 Mark’s Daily Apple Diet for Dogs Podcast with Shelby Houlihan Keto Reset Diet Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 2 in this series of breather shows about how you can optimize testosterone naturally. In part 1, we talked about sleep, and in part 2, the focus is on diet: you will learn about “the big 3” foods that must be eliminated from your diet as well as why this is so important, and I also reveal the true cost that comes with eating food you haven’t cooked yourself—not just processed food, but also restaurant food (and this is not limited to only fast food—it also applies fine dining).   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 2 of the ultimate guide to sprinting—the quintessential Primal workout. In part 1 we talked about the benefits that come from this amazing practice and in part 2, I take you through a step-by-step of how to approach conducting a proper sprint workout. You will learn what happens to your body when you do a sprint workout, and not just how to sprint, but most importantly, when to sprint, as the timing of your sprinting is integral to its effectiveness.    TIMESTAMPS: Sprinting is the ultimate primal workout. How should we conduct a proper sprint workout and enjoy the benefits? [00:58] You want to be fully rested and energized before you attempt to have a sprint workout.  [02:48] Sprinting creates a communication between the central nervous system and the muscles. [04:54] The workout template is four to 10 sprints lasting between 10 and 20 seconds, no longer than 20 seconds. [08:55] You want to strive for a six to one ratio of rest to work effort. [11:58] There's great research showing that sprints as short as six seconds will deliver a reliable boost in serum testosterone levels. [16:14] When you burn through your stored creatine phosphate, and try to sustain maximum effort beyond eight seconds, you prompt an exponential increase in cellular destruction. [19:28] By depleting your cellular energy, by frying yourself and doing all this metabolic extreme destructive damage, you feel a sense of euphoria for a while. [24:38] The brain cells are particularly sensitive to ammonia toxicity, so after many hours of grueling workouts, you may experience symptoms of brain fog, fatigue, and mood disturbances. [29:52] Much of the information out there on the internet about training logs could be misinterpreted and misappropriated because it’s coming from an elite athlete. [32:10] There are many steps in performing an effective sprint workout. The first is to engage in plenty of complimentary workouts and lifestyle behaviors to prepare you to be an effective sprinter. [35:08] At the start of the workout, we want to have a cardio vascular warmup session. It’s the opposite of the cool down. [38:09] Dynamic stretching is next as you prepare for your sprinting. [40:03] Proper running form includes straight posture rather than over-striding. [42:00] Wind Sprints are short accelerations where you get up to near full speed and then take it down. [44:22] There are many ways to trash yourself by conducting a sprint workout inappropriately. Reject that struggle and suffer mentality and check in and make sure that we're optimally excited and uninhibited before each successive rep. [47:14] After the sprint, you want a gentle aerobic cool down maybe by walking rather than jogging. [53:51] Positional parasympathetic breathing is kind of a mini nap resting period lying down and breathing through your nose after workout. [56:52] Next you need to replenish by consuming healthy, nutritious, easy to digest fuel to get your body started on the recovery process. [59:16] It will take about 48 hours for your body to recover from a high-impact sprint session so you make sure you are fully recovered before introducing another sprint workout. [01:01:06]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Brad’s Sprinting warmup technique Brad’s Sprinting technique Brad’s video how fast you sprint Periodization for Sports HIIT vs. HIRT article Wayde Van Niekerk Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Dynamic Stretching video Brad’s Running Technique video Parasympathetic breathing podcast Oxygen Advantage The Health Fix Chari Hawkins Instagram Brad’s Cold Exposure   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this breather show, I share how I optimize my testosterone naturally and the results from my (excellent) recent male hormone panel—something I run pretty frequently since reproductive fitness is a great proxy for overall health, fitness, vitality, performance, and recovery. As you will hear, there are numerous parts of my daily lifestyle that help optimize testosterone, but I do have one #1 recommendation above all to start, which is the focus on this breather show. There is absolutely no excuse for skimping on sleep and rest, and in this episode, you will learn why sleep is absolutely essential if you want to optimize testosterone, as well as the habits you can adopt to ensure you’re setting yourself up for a good night’s sleep every single night.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Carlee Hayes joins us to talk about the wonderful cutting-edge technology of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)—including a look at my private medical information as Carlee evaluates my journey with CGM from a few years ago, as well as the most recent one that occurred a few months ago. Carlee is the senior nutrition manager for Nutrisense, and as you will hear, CGM goes far beyond the occasional snapshot that we get when we check our fasting blood glucose and the doctor tells you you’re ok (or pre-diabetic). This is a 24/7 technology that allows you to see, throughout the day, all the different variables that affect not only your glucose levels at any time, but also your ability to regulate glucose. As you listen to this episode, you will see why I believe this is such an important thing to do for yourself—it’s a total education in the impact of your dietary habits, as well as your exercise and sleep habits and how they affect your ability to regulate glucose and manage insulin, making it an ideal tool for behavior modification, which of course, has a hugely positive impact on your health, happiness, and quality of life.    TIMESTAMPS: Your bucket list should include glucose monitoring because you learn so much about the variables in your life that affect your ability to achieve metabolic health. [00:47] Analyze in real-time how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. [02:14] The reading that you get from this patch on your arm goes into an app on your phone 24/7. [06:09] What is really good about this program is that the user has direct contact with an advisor at any time. [11:07] What are we looking for besides just fasting glucose?  One thing we look for is variability. [13:28] When we are talking about individual meal responses, the app calculates a score based on that meal. If we have a spike in glucose, do we want a steady slope back down to baseline? [23:05] Reactive hypoglycemia symptoms are feeling hangry, irritable, and shaky. [27:57] How the choice of foods in your meal affects the impact on blood glucose. [30:20] What are we actually burning based on what we are eating? [36:07] When you eat too much food and don’t burn enough calories, we have energy toxicity. [39:19] Our insulin sensitivity is closely aligned with our body’s Circadian rhythm. It might be just the timing we have to tweak. [42:46] Is a lower reading of fasting blood glucose better? [47:57] Brad engaged in the Nutrisense program he was able to find a way to have a little bit more  flexibility in his diet, but it didn't impact his glucose in a negative way. [54:14] Do we have a certain limit on how much protein we can assimilate at one time? [58:45] Identify the foods that you want to start eliminating and identify your goals.  It does not have to be overwhelming to make some changes. [01:02:09] Sleep is just as important as your diet. [01:03:53]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page PrimalEndrance.fit Nutrisense ATP (Adenosine triphosphate Atomic Habits Carlee Hayes   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I recently received a very amusing (and unsolicited) newsletter blast with the headline: “Keeping Fit With The Kardashians: Best Celebrity Workouts To Follow in 2023!” I do not like getting spammed, but instead of moving this one to the trash, I thought it would be fun to create a breather show breaking down some of the mainstream diet and fitness that seems sensible and seems like it is supported by a lot of cultural messaging and mainstream belief systems, but can actually be highly counterproductive. Especially when you’re talking about celebrities (who have access to things like trainers and personal chefs), it’s important to examine these so-called health practices to see if they really are healthy or if they are actually taking an unhealthy approach to diet and exercise (and advising others to do the same). Tune in to hear me share my thoughts on consuming foods like oats, foods containing high amounts of phytoestrogens like flaxseed, how snacking affects metabolic health, inferior sources of animal protein and the most nutrient-dense sources of protein, as well as my thoughts on Khloe’s workout routine.   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m catching up with Mark Sisson today about one very important facet of ancestral living—minimalist footwear. This episode will give you all the information you need to know about the barefoot lifestyle and how it helps us become more integrated into proprioception (how we orient ourselves in the world relative to everything around us). You’ll also learn all about Mark’s latest passion project and how his search for the perfect (but still stylish) minimalist footwear led him to Peluva. Once you learn how most modern shoes make it possible for us to bypass the sensory input at the bottoms of our feet that informs our brains and the benefits of wearing minimalist footwear, you won’t ever go back to conventional shoes again.   TIMESTAMPS: Our feet have 10,000 nerves there to sense the ground under our feet to help orient ourselves in the world. When we wear padded shoes, we lose that sensitivity. [02:36] The invention of the high-tech running shoe did not reduce the number of injuries. [04:45] Peluva shoes are minimalist shoes with five toes but with more cushion and circulation in the foot. [10:38] We need the feedback from those 10,000 nerves to keep our balance and it is nullified when you put on those protective padded shoes.  The foot impact lessens but the injuries then go to hip and knees.  [12:00] When we walk, we are supposed to walk heel to toe but when we run it is different with the lead on the midfoot. [13:17] The Peluvas are not designed to be a running shoe. [16:25] These shoes have cushioning you don’t see in other five-toed shoes. [20:03] One of the key tenets of any minimalist shoes is they have zero drop which means there is little difference between the heel height and the forefoot. [26:34] Why can Brad jump high in the Peluva shoes than in regular basketball shoes? [32:14] Why should a regular person, not an athlete, wear these shoes? Because they are the most comfortable shoes you’ll ever wear.  You have to acclimate your feet to begin wearing these shoes. It’s hard to get the toes in the first time! [39:58] Mark thinks it would be ideal for everyone to go barefoot, but in the absence of that, wear Peluvas. [48:18] There are still people who advocate for a maximal shoe with maximal support and cushioning. [52:03]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page PrimalEndrance.fit Peluva.com Move Your DNA Abebe Bikila The Primal Blueprint   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m sharing the most memorable parts of my interview with Dr. Dain Heer (author, changemaker, speaker, and co-creator of Access Consciousness) in today’s breather show. You’ll hear some of my favorite insights from Dr. Heer, such as what to do when you get frustrated, how to let go of drama and trauma in your life, how to make sure your strengths don’t become your weaknesses, and why living your truth makes you lighter and why living a lie makes you heavier. I also share his tips for enjoying your life without feeling triggered frequently, helpful exercises to help you expand your awareness, and how to manifest wealth by working less hard.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a comprehensive presentation about the amazing fitness benefits of sprinting and how to conduct workouts correctly! While I have talked about the importance (and benefits) of sprinting for years on the podcast, a listener recently pointed out that I’ve never done a dedicated show on this subject, so in this episode, we’re going deep: You will learn about all the benefits, rationale, and science behind sprinting, as well as the practical application of how to integrate correctly designed sprint workouts into your fitness program. Unfortunately, despite its importance, this is an area of deficiency for many devoted fitness enthusiasts. However, as you will learn why in this show, we have a critical obligation to build our competency in this area, since sprinting is a key component to aging gracefully, longevity, health vitality, and peak performance, and it offers not just physical benefits, but also cognitive ones.    TIMESTAMPS: Sprinting is a key component of aging gracefully and promoting longevity, health, vitality, and peak performance at all lower levels of intensity. [00:48] The hormonal signaling for going out and jogging or pedaling your bicycle for long distance is not directly correlated with dropping excess body fat. [04:00] The hormonal benefits are there when you perform no impact or low impact sprints. Sprinting on flat ground is the harder workout. [09:47] Once a week, once every seven to 10 days for a high impact running sprint is plenty, even for a very competent fitness enthusiast, let alone a novice. [11:00] HIIT vs. HIRT is explained. Too many people participate in overly stressful exercises which do not help your long-term steady progression of fitness levels. [14:13] The risk of injury skyrockets when you are asked to do a workout for which you are not capable. [17:12] You want to be 100 percent rested and energized to deliver a peak performance effort every time you conduct a sprint workout. [20:26] The proper techniques are available on Brad’s YouTube videos. They include maintaining a straight and elongates spine throughout the stride pattern, and maintaining a strong foot position. [23:16] You burn energy better, you burn fat better, you store energy better from sprinting. [25:25] Sprinting also helps you become more alert, more energized and more insulin sensitive.  It also boosts your testosterone status. [28:42] There is research showing that sprinting makes you smarter! And you also upregulate an assortment of anti-inflammatory processes. [35:54] The number one goal to promote long healthy, active, energetic life is maintaining strong muscle mass. [40:16]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Brad’s Sprinting warmup technique Brad’s Sprinting technique Brad’s video how fast you sprint Top Dog   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that being active is the #1 obligation for human health? These days, we have a desperate need to counter the many sedentary forces of modern life. With so much convenience and luxury surrounding us, there are less and less opportunities to keep it moving throughout the day, but leading a more active lifestyle can be the biggest turnaround for your health over anything. Energy toxicity (If you eat too many calories and don’t burn enough) is the #1 metabolic problem humans face today (even more than sugar and seed oils!), so check out this episode if you want to learn four easy but effective ways to be more active!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Feldman is back for his fourth appearance on B.rad! Jay is one of my favorite guests to have on the podcast and our episodes together are some of my all-time favorites, as I love the way he presents his compelling argument that we should rethink many of the foundational principles of ancestral health, such as intermittent fasting, low-carb, keto, and time-restricted feeding. You will hear some scientific insights in this show that will get your head spinning and inspire you to rethink many of these practices we’ve been indoctrinated into from a big-picture perspective, such as are these things we’ve been doing actually healthy? And who (and what) can we trust to lead us down the path towards a healthy, happy, balanced, and energetic life? As you will hear in this show, a lot of the science and dogma we have been fed for a long time (not just mainstream dogma, but ancestral dogma as well) can now be scrutinized as coming from flawed or dated science or misinterpreted science. We talk about a few controversial topics, such as the comparison between being a fat burner like our ancestors or prioritizing carbohydrates as the human body’s preferred and most efficient source of energy, and you’ll also hear about the actual causes of excess body fat and how to get it off appropriately and healthily. Finally, we wrap up with a round of quick questions: are Omega-3’s really the anti-inflammatory Kings/vaunted centerpiece of our diets, or should we now avoid all forms of polyunsaturated fats?     TIMESTAMPS: We need to rethink many of the foundational principles of ancestral health. [02:35] There is much controversy among extreme health enthusiasts regarding healthy nutrition. Compare being a fat burner versus being good at burning glucose. [08:21] We must question and be open to learning new things.  In school we are taught to read this book and memorize what is in it. You have to experiment on your own for what is best for you.  [10:11] What people are the best candidates to thrive on keto, fasting, or carb restriction? [16:43] Stress can catch up to you when you are involved in some of these restrictive diets. [20:56] Fructose can go to the liver and cause fat, but there is much more to it than that.  [22:17] What is going on when the hunger is dysregulated and the obesity is occurring? [30:58] When Jay was a young athlete, he was experimenting with his diet and at one point was emphasizing starches and doing himself a disservice. [32:33] Let’s talk about sugar. Good or bad? Ray Peat’s work talks about preferring carbs over fats. [38:25] Our health depends on our ability to produce energy. [43:43] When we look at our evolution from our ancestors, we see that if we are in an environment that is more energetically favorable, it’ll lead to greater complexity, greater brain function, greater ability to function. [45:52] Calorie restriction is not the best way to extend life span, according to Jay. [55:20] Work on not being sedentary and work on changing the foods you eat. [01:01:05] It’s fats versus carbs?  Which is better? You don’t have to put all your eggs in one basket. [01:04:17] Fat burning produces more reactive oxygen species and as such, it has a hormetic effect. [01:08:23] Keto, fasting, those things are beneficial in some ways despite the stress. [01:16:47] If getting fat adapted is known to have a performance benefit, is this a different paradigm than us at rest and trying to get through our life when we're going out on a four-hour bike [01:24:20] What about mixing carbs and fasts in general? [01:27:57] If you are carrying excess body fat, it is important to get healthy first by making better choices. [01:32:10] Does prescription medication have an influence on things like our hunger, satiety, energy production signals in terms of side effects? [01:33:45]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Stan Efferding Ray Peat Diet Carbs vs Fat article Why I Stopped Fasting (Mutzel) Randle Cycle Energy Balance Podcasts   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could be more important than your mindset? In a previous breather show we talked about the core principles of the The Biology of Belief and the protection response our cells have (which is driven by fear, anger, and stress) as well as the growth response cells have (for which love is the most prominent driver).  But what do you do when the stakes are higher? It’s easy to say, “relax, just think positive thoughts” when you’re stuck in a traffic jam, but unfortunately, when stakes are higher, such as in an argument with your partner, you’re going to forget to use all those healthy communication skills you’ve learned over the years, and you’re going to go straight into protection response—an automatic response all due to flawed, subconscious programming.  If you want to learn how you can use The Biology of Belief strategies to improve your romantic relationship, then this is the episode for you. You’ll hear some useful advice from relationship experts like best-selling author John Gray and David Deida, such as the best way to handle a heated emotional exchange with your partner, how to avoid creating resentment within your relationship, and what a man’s response to their partner’s emotional outbursts reveals about his resilience.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another fabulous Q&A show featuring some fantastic questions from devoted listeners.
I so appreciate you guys writing in and challenging the commentary or adding your own personal twist, so please continue to send in questions and comments to podcast@bradventures.com.
Questions in today’s episode range from still feeling the stress response after exercise and what to do about it, working out in the afternoon and when is the best time for high-intensity workouts, how (and when) to practice positional parasympathetic breathing, the ideal triglyceride to HDL ratio, and more!
 
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We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!
Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life.

Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount!
Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount!
Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD
LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link!
B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity
Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement
Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend
Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience

Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if you knew that your cellular function was being directly affected by your thoughts—at all times? Would you change anything? And what would you do if you found out that the outer layer of a cell is an organic homologue of a computer chip—basically the cell’s equivalent of a brain? If you want to learn how to utilize the core concepts of best-selling author and stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton’s book, The Biology of Belief, which explains the principles of quantum physics and how they apply to his understanding of the cell’s information processing systems, then this is the show for you. In this episode, you will learn what is happening inside your body in reaction to your experiences, such as how your perception switches located on your cell membranes interpret your positive or negative thoughts and trigger the production of either mood-elevating hormones such as serotonin or, alternatively, stress hormones such as cortisol. The disturbing and mind-blowing premise of the biology of belief is that when operating from the conscious mind, we are the creators of our lives, but when we operate through the subconscious mind, our lives are shaped by the raw downloaded programs we acquired in the first seven years of our lives. This reveals that we are not creating the lives we desire but are unconsciously (through the subconscious mind) manifesting lives that are coherent with the beliefs we downloaded as children, and this is a big problem—for most people, up to 70% of the downloaded beliefs we acquired before turning 7 are disempowering, self-sabotaging, or limiting. Tune in if you want to find out how to truly manifest the life you want, what you can do about the fact that our cells cannot multitask, and how to send your perception switches a different message. You will also learn about the three categories of perceptions your cells have and how they operate (there is a growth response, a neutral response, and a protection response), as well as the most powerful triggers you can consciously use to turn on a growth response or a protection response.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so pleased to introduce a very interesting guest, my old friend Gordo Byrn. He is a prolific blogger and Tweeter on matters relating to his favorite subjects (family, fitness, and finances) and he has a wonderful newsletter I encourage you to subscribe to—Gordo Byrn’s Endurance Essentials—as well as a blog called True Wealth, which is all about family, parenting, getting your priorities straight in life, being self-reflective about you spend your time, and the true meaning of wealth. Gordo has a fascinating personal story and he shares some really interesting philosophical reflections as he talks about going through career blocks as an overworked money guy, extreme endurance training, and being fit after 40 and 50. Gordo is incredibly self-reflective, so he offers a really balanced perspective when talking about his past choices, the ‘pendulum’ between strength and endurance, and how to optimize and manage our (lower) energy as we get into the older age groups. We talk about parenting, aging gracefully, and adjusting athletic and lifestyle goals over time, as well as the importance of being prudent with your financial decisions and having that line up with your career path, goals, and dreams.   TIMESTAMPS: Gordo’s fascinating journey has gone from high finance to endurance sports, coaching to family man. He brings wisdom to all areas of life. [00:23] Realizing that he couldn’t make a living in triathlon, Gordo spent time with family where he got out of shape, and now continues to work on staying fit. [07:16] Many people in finance and in the corporate lifestyle, make a mistake in that they view spending as a quality of life. [10:57] If you have the potential for something and enjoy the process, you can get to the top. You can learn physical skills late in life. [12:59] Teach yourself and teach your kids de-escalation and persistence. [19:30] Do the personality attributes of a competitive athlete transfer over to parenting skills? [24:42] If you are a Type A person very competitive, you may find you are competing in everything.  So choose your game carefully. [32:00] Athletics can help fill the void when you feel that empty nest. Metabolic fitness is important for healthy aging. [34:50] If you are a new athlete or coming to a new sport, ignore the optimal program. It will hurt you. Think about quickness, strength, and stamina. [39:05] Running has weight-bearing bone-density benefits. [45:41] There should be a pendulum between strength and endurance. [45:41] It’s not a good idea to make your body bigger than it wants to be or have too much extreme exercise. [54:36] If it is not enjoyable for you, it is too intense. Time is the ultimate asset. [59:45] When you are a big spender, you are much less wealthy than you think. [01:05:30] There is a huge percentage of people living paycheck to paycheck.  They don’t have the luxury of changing direction as Gordo did. A lot of our spending and goals come from the environment that we put ourselves in [01:08:55] We tend to pass our unfinished business to our children. How do we define success? You cannot make your child a champion. [01:13:39] You may not have as much influence on your kids as you hope or wish. Your actions are going to be stronger than your words. [01:20:18] In the Ironman in Hawaii, the times keep improving.  Improved bicycles and other things are at play. [01:22:25]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page PrimalEndrance.fit Gordo Byrn's Endurance Essentials Can You Make a Living Doing That? Thousandday pacing.com True Wealth   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you like to know how you can change your life in just 15 minutes or less? If so, this is the episode for you! You will hear an incredibly motivating selection of life-changing insights from Dr. John Demartini in this show, such as why phrases like “I need to” “I have to” and “I should do…” create internal conflict within your authentic self, how to discover what your “inspired purpose” is, what happens when you don’t fill your day with high-priority actions (it has to do with low-priority distractions), why you should delegate as much as possible (especially the things that don’t bring you joy!), what happens when you don’t empower your life (hint: other people will end up overpowering you!), why Dr. Demartini advises following your purpose instead of your passion(s) (and the difference between the two), plus even more truly life-changing quotes!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode in this series highlighting previous podcast episodes! It’s been so much going back through old shows to select the most memorable moments, so I hope you are enjoying these throwback clips as well—if you want to send in any comments or request topics for an episode, email podcast@bradventures.com. In part five you will hear eye-opening quotes from past guests like Xero Shoes founder Steven Sashen about living a barefoot lifestyle, best-selling author and manifestation king John Assaraf, Andre Obradovic on nasal breathing and The Oxygen Advantage, and Dude Spellings, who gives great advice (always backed up by scientific reference) on general everyday health practices, like walking, hiking, taking a stroll after dinner, and cold plunges.    TIMESTAMPS: Over the years we have been constricted in shoes that actually weaken our feet. Minimalist shoes are getting very popular. [00:00] Why do modern athletic shoes look the way they do? Runners get injured every year caused by their shoes. [03:51] The way feet are supposed to work (bend, flex, move, and feel) doesn’t work naturally in today’s modern shoes. [09:11] John Assaraf explains: Do you want to change? Be grateful for where you are and what you have now, but then head in a certain direction with positive self-talk. We have to understand how to manage the emotions during change. [14:39] The skill of earning money is a skill you can learn. [26:14] Andre Obradovic and Brad talk about intentional breathing which relates to minimizing your breathing during your athletic performance. Most people breath too much. [32:37]  When we are told to take a deep breath through the mouth when we are stressed, we are told this will increase oxygen delivery to the tissues.  It is actually the opposite. [37:39] There is more oxygen uptake when we breathe through our nose. [38:38] Dude Spellings talks about the benefits walking, an activity that is super underrated. [41:33] Dude talks about how to best sanitize your cold plunge. [45:29] Acupuncture is not voodoo medicine. Dr. Jannine Krause talks about functional medicine. [47:23] Squishy balls have a very important role for people to work on their dexterity. [51:20] Parasympathetic breathing should come five minutes after your workout when you lie down and put your legs up onto a bench or chair. Just chill and get your cortisol pumping. [54:38] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page John Assaraf Podcast Oxygen Advantage BOLT score Andre Obradovic Dude Spellings What’s Up with Acupuncture?    Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you identify limiting beliefs you have about love, financial abundance, or creativity? Maybe you believe that you have bad luck and keep finding loser guys, or that you can’t sing, draw, do math or spreadsheets. One limiting belief I broke through this past year was that I’ve always thought I had no natural talent for art, that I could never do it—and yet here I am, hand shaping clay sculpture of dogs and enjoying it so much. This breather show is inspired by an idea from the book The Big Leap by psychologist Gay Hendricks, who advances the compelling argument that we bump up against an “upper limit” in life—“an inner thermostat setting that determines how much love, success, and creativity we allow ourselves to enjoy.” According to Hendricks, unfortunately, that thermostat setting usually “gets programmed in early childhood….Once programmed, our Upper Limit thermostat setting holds us back from enjoying all the love, financial abundance, and creativity that’s rightfully ours.” This show will teach you how to break through your upper limit by identifying programmed behaviors and beliefs so you can evaluate if they are serving you or if you deserve a change, so you can then commit to a new habit. You will hear tips for making your new habit stick, including new self-talk and of course, your own behavior, as well as a fantastic piece of advice from Jack Canfield about how to turn any limiting belief into a positive one. If any of this stuff sounds silly and you don’t think it will work, you’re right! It’s not going to work for you with that attitude—but if you believe deeply that this can work, that you deserve to transform, and that you will make a full commitment to the process, you are going to prove yourself right—in just 30 days, you can transform any limiting belief into a positive one. Go for it!    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s always a pleasure to connect with Elle Russ—we’ve been podcasting together for years, and we’re hitting it hard in today’s show because we have some important topics to discuss. We start with a refresher on the importance of thyroid function and the confusion and controversy surrounding prescribing medication for it, especially in light of things I have been reflecting on recently, such as the Energy Balance concept and striving for maximum cellular energy status at all times, as opposed to playing around with restrictive diets that could contribute to an overly stressful lifestyle overall. Knowing how sensitive the thyroid is, it’s crucial to understand the ways that you can optimize thyroid function without adding any unnecessary extra stress to your body, and thankfully Elle, the author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution, is an expert on this topic and is here to share all her knowledge in this episode so you can learn how you can take full control of your thyroid health!   TIMESTAMPS: Sixty percent of people who have thyroid issues are undiagnosed. [02:35] The thyroid gland is in charge of sex hormones, heart rate, body temperature and other things. [04:28] Women need to make sure they are correctly diagnosed if they have a thyroid problem.  There can be many gynecological issues. [07:37] If anyone is suffering from thyroid issues for many years, it is because either the doctor is uninformed or you are uninformed and you can’t help. [09:15] What causes the thyroid to malfunction? [13:51] Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune form of hypothyroidism. [16:37] Diet has a lot to do with repairing a thyroid problem. [18:00] Grave’s disease effects hyperthyroidism. [21:29] It is not a good idea to just take a pill that is prescribed without your understanding what it is doing.  If you have been diagnosed with a disease, you’d better learn all about it. [24:41] The best books on thyroid are written by patients. [26:49] It is safer to be hypo than to be hyper. {28:58] What is the scenario when someone has undiagnosed or subclinical sluggish thyroid? [30:48] Stress can cause a thyroid problem even if you are eating right. [33:16] Be specific in asking for a thorough blood screening, including all thyroid hormones.  [35:09] When you are hypo and you’re sluggish and slow, you don’t have enough thyroid hormones to produce energy for your brain. Adrenal fatigue is horrible! [38:57] Take your temperature every day. [40:34] You could have some favorable numbers on that important six panel, but then be coming in with complaints of cold hands, cold feet, cold body, brain fog, poor recovery. And you could have a problem even with normal numbers. [48:06] We don't know what our level is right now and our potential because we have nothing to compare it to. [50:58] If one takes Elle’s course, what will they learn? [01:00:44]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Ultimate Thyroid Course Paleo Thyroid Solution Elle Russ Podcast   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that your thoughts directly influence your cellular function—at all times? This means every thought you have—sad, hopeful, anxious, calm, angry—has the ability to change the physical chemistry of your body immediately, and this also means that you have the power to completely reprogram any flawed, subconscious behavior patterns you have accumulated throughout your lifetime. I urge you to listen to my epic interview with The Biology of Belief author Dr. Bruce Lipton if you haven’t yet, but as I explain in this breather show, your thoughts have the power to completely change your life—for better or for worse. Evidence of this can be found in my interview with Dr. Ron Sinha, who revealed that the act of rumination can actually be categorized as a physical disease state. Research shows that engaging in rumination about the past or future can cause immediate harm to your physical health, and the continued act of rumination will show up in bloodwork as a stressed, anxious, depressed person. Since most of us generally operate out of flawed, subconscious programming 98–99% of the time, focusing on your thoughts and the power they hold can truly transform your life, and this show will teach you how to create lasting change and the two primary ways you can reprogram your subconscious.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inspiration for this show came after I saw a very well-produced documentary series called “Everest: Beyond The Limits” that’s available on Amazon Prime. This extremely well-produced account covers numerous Mt. Everest guided expeditions over three seasons, and the cinematography is so beautiful that it makes you feel like you are right there on the mountain with the climbers. One of the most entertaining and emotion-stirring aspects of the show is watching the astonishing idiocy of ego-driven extreme competitors, who seemingly will stop at nothing to achieve their obsession of standing on the highest point on earth.  As I made my way through the episodes, I would often shout at the screen with exasperation at the behaviors and comments of the main protagonists. My need to vent results in a podcast episode that steps outside my usual content themes. However, I think there is some relevance here: it’s important to reflect on how our competitive instincts and goal-oriented mentalities can easily spin out of control to our detriment. In the case of Everest, overdoing it or doing it wrong can cost climbers their lives. Witness how 80% of deaths occur on the descent from the summit, because climbers extend past their limits and forget that getting to the top is only part of the challenge.  In this podcast episode, I throw down, and break down, five key aspects of extreme high altitude mountaineer that deserve scrutiny and perhaps recalibration. It seems these days that we are over-glorifying achievements—represented by ostentatious displays of wealth, physiques, power, and fame, and incredible athletic performances—performances that often transcend common sense and conflict with perceived honor the participant is trying to earn. Is your life void so large that you are willing to accept a 5% death rate on the mountain (310 overall deaths, 6,000+ summiteers…although death rate is slowing in recent as technology and safety measures improve.) If it’s just you on a wild ride (like the vagabond motorcyclist character in Season 1) to live for the moment, okay man go for it. If you have family back home, wow this is a tough endeavor to rationalize - unless you exhibit impeccable preparation, restraint, and strategy. That “personal summit” ideal just doesn’t seem to be enough for many folks.  I look forward to fielding your comments by email on podcast@bradventures.com. Keep in mind I’m a huge fan of high altitude mountaineering and the incredible adventurous spirit of people who are called to great challenges like visiting the most inhospitable places on earth. I just have to call BS on stuff like doing so with an oxygen tank on your face, being less than impeccably prepared, or soldiering on with a broken down body and putting yourself and others at peril.    TIMESTAMPS: After viewing a series on Mt. Everest, Brad comments on the stupidity of some of the participants on the climb. [01:51] The incredible human spirit and the camaraderie of those climbers is amazing but the prioritizing of the end result over sensible concerns for safety can be compared with some aspects of the lives of elite athletes. [03:22] You have a 5 percent chance of dying on your route to the summit. Above 24,000 feet bodies of the deceased, cannot be rescued [06:59] The use of bottled oxygen is cheating, according to Brad. The used steel tanks of oxygen bottles are left on the mountain as litter. [13:39] If you are going to attempt something so challenging, train and get in shape. [24:42] Many of these inexperienced climbers put their own personal goals ahead of the safety of others on the mountain. [29:44] The correct goal of high-altitude mountaineering is not to just get to the summit, but to the summit and back down safely. [33:03] Appreciate the economic aspects of the whole thing. Many Sherpas have lost their lives helping westerners try to summit. [37:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Everest Beyond the Limit. Into Thin Air Traffic jam on Everest   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This breather show is all about natural testosterone optimization. This is such an important topic of interest for aging men, but also for young men too since the most recent research on this topic has been pretty disturbing—the average testosterone level for men aged 15–39 (the peak hormonal years) has been dropping by 1% per year since the 1980s! This is alarming because testosterone levels indicate a lot—your general state of metabolic health, physical fitness, performance and recovery potential, and your ability to concentrate and pursue peak performance tasks of all kinds, not just physical ones—there is a reason why Grand Master chess players actually have higher levels of testosterone after winning. Tune in to this episode to hear what has been causing this epidemic decline across the globe and for my top diet and supplement tips to naturally optimize testosterone.    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so excited to present a second show with one of the world’s leading experts on human behavior, Dr. John Demartini. Dr. John has a new book called, The 7 Secret Treasures: A Transformational Blueprint for a Well-Lived Life, which is designed to reacquaint readers with the power they already have within, as Dr. John Demartini shows you the way to powerfully transform your life with tools and principles you can use to create your most inspiring and fulfilling life. This book will be a discovery of your authentic self and your path to your life mastery. Dr. John hits hard as usual by describing how pursuing your “passion” can actually be a bad idea, and how we also can forget about motivation when trying to live our best lives. “Anything that requires motivation, I outsource,” says Dr. John. Instead, we must honor my favorite maxim from Dr. John: “Ask yourself, What do you spontaneously do every day that brings you joy and requires no motivation?? This is what you value most highly and you must pursue in order to live as your authentic self.” Dr. John Demartini is a world-leading human behavior specialist, researcher, best-selling author, educator, and founder of the Demartini Method—a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. He has authored 40 books that have been translated into 39 different languages and presented his insights alongside some of the world’s most influential people, including Sir Richard Branson and Deepak Chopra. Dr. Demartini’s cutting-edge methods are the culmination of almost five decades of research across disciplines including physics, philosophy, theology, metaphysics, psychology, astronomy, mathematics, neurology, and physiology. He has synthesized these teachings and incorporated them into his work on human values.   My favorite Demartini-isms: “You create internal conflict with your authentic self when you traffic in thoughts and phrases like, ‘I need to, I should, I have to.’ These things require motivation, which is now turning out to be a flimsy and unreliable resource.”  “Fill your days with high-priority actions or they’ll become filled with low-priority distractions.” “If you don’t empower your life, other people will overpower you!” “If you aren’t living according to your highest values, you succumb to distraction and instant gratification (modern world!).”   TIMESTAMPS: John speaks on mastery of the mind, the seven areas of life. He has ambition to contribute in some way globally. [01:45] It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from.  Are you going to apply the things that allow you to move forward and achieve? [04:51] What would he suggest when people are stuck between what they know and desire and their actual way of accomplishing something? [07:26] At age 27 John went from being in debt to a person of considerable wealth. {11:28] What you have passion about can be suffering. [13:32] Find the thing that you are inspired to do and love doing and bring it to the world. That’s how you get fulfillment. [18:10] A successful business is customer-centric as well as employee-centric. [25:01] The seven secret treasures all boil around human values. [33:08] If you fill your day with very high priority things, it’s easy to say “no.” [37:12] When you have a goal, you need to prepare. [43:09] Weave your personal hobby that nourishes you with the meaningful things you do for others. [54:29] Find a way to get paid for what you love to do. [56:10]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Dr. Demartini The Seven Secret Treasures The Time Trap Karen Biehl Breakthrough Experience DrDemartini.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this brief but powerful episode we're talking about how to effectively work on and improve your body, your mentality, and your spirituality, so you can expand your consciousness and ascend to a higher level all around. This breather show is dedicated to a passage written by the late, great David Hawkins, an internationally renowned author, spiritual teacher, lecturer, researcher, and developer of the widely known “Map of Consciousness.”    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this highlight show, we hear some stand-out quotes from past guests like Dr. Phil Maffetone (godfather of endurance training and the MAF heart rate training model), Brock Armstrong, Deirdre Fitzpatrick, William Shewfelt, and a few others topics like how to effectively change your mindset, applying cognitive behavioral therapy to pursuing practical goals, and the societal prescriptions that don’t really fit anyone. You’ll find out what it takes to train at an elite level and what are just popular misconceptions about training, what soreness does to our muscles and how long it takes for our muscles to recover, the meaning of “the window of weakness,” how to use a methodical approach to win the body of your dreams and why it’s actually easier than it seems, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: Brock Armstrong is an expert on diet, nutrition, exercise, working out but also has added cognitive behavioral therapy to his work with clients. Develop a curiosity and be willing to experiment on yourself.  [00:36] Exercising in and of itself is a very modern construct. [03:30] If you are watching a video on a technique you are learning, what should you be looking for? Why does Brad want to write books? Brock is explaining cognitive therapy. [05:42] Dr. Maffetone says the stress thing is really what it is all about. The common denominator of the causes of death from chronic diseases has to do with being overfat. [11:25] There are some misconceptions about what is required to train and perform at the elite level. [17:07] That period of time, that 24- to 72- hour period after you do strength training is a window of weakness. [20:30] Deirdre Fitzpatrick, TV news anchor, talks about balancing her demanding career with family life as well as her accomplishments in endurance sports. [22:51] William Shewfelt talks about using a methodical approach to carve out the body you want. [28:56] William’s resistance workouts are in between weight, not heavy weight, and last about 45 minutes. [33:14] Dave Scott and Mark Allen join Brad and reveal personal thoughts and experiences we’ve not known about. [35:13] Molly Downey explains the relationship between sleep and glucose. It is very common to see elevated glucose levels overnight.  [42:09] Sara Banta discovered that many of the so-called healthy foods her child was eating caused trouble. Of the family of five, she found each had a different profile of foods that they could eat. [49:27] Dr. Robert Lustig is one of the world’s pre-eminent anti-sugar crusaders. He talks about the eight pathologies that drive all chronic diseases. One thing that makes all eight go south is processed food. [56:51] Is there a potential to live to 110? The problem is, we eat crap! The food industry has us in their clutches. [01:03:30]   QUOTES: "Feed the gut and protect the liver." (Lustig) "If you simply eliminate processed foods, you cannot get fat or diseased type two diabetes". (Lustig)   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Second Wind Fitness podcast The Hacking of the American Mind Dr. Phil Maffetone Dying to Ask Podcast William Shewfelt Nutrisense Podcast with Sara Banta Dr. Robert Lustig Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Lustig The Hacking of the American Mind Metabolical   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to know how to achieve a breakthrough in your relationship, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear tips for taking your relationship to the next level, breaking through a stagnant period or a rut, and transitioning away from dated cultural roles so you can strengthen your communication and connection with your partner. I reveal the one thing that poses the biggest threat to women in relationships and the #1 relationship behavior that can actually tank your testosterone levels, share some fantastic relationship assignments from John Gray, who recommends men always remain "calm, cool, and collected" and to never speak when you have a “negative emotional charge,” as well as more life-changing advice from other relationship experts.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m catching up with the legendary Dave Scott in this episode! Dave is a 6-time Hawaii Ironman world champion and respected coach, and in this show, we talk about endurance training, savoring the small victories and not just the big ones, the importance of having hobbies and other interests, how to know when you need to cut back on training and the mental toll it takes, what he does to feel fulfilled, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: Does Dave Scott take the opportunity to reflect back on how really awesome his career at Ironman was? [02:40] Dave recalls how brutal the races were back in the day. [05:15] Is it a possibility to be a well-adjusted but extremely competitive athlete? A well-rounded athlete will have some diversions besides the striving for success in the sport. [07:57] How has the transition from the competitor on top of the field to coaching been for Dave? [12:33] Dave has had some heart concerns but keeps up a pretty good exercise regimen. You can’t go “kind of hard” all the time. [18:06] How do the athletes and equipment of today’s athletes compare with the former years? Dave thinks the new shoes should be banned! [21:49] Today’s athletes are more sensible with monitoring the hearts rates and understanding that “kind of hard” is to be modulated. [33:55] It makes no sense to run a marathon close to a week before doing Ironman. [36:35] At what point do you bestow the distinction of being fit versus someone who is less fit metabolically? [41:22] Everything varies by athlete and their goals.  What is an “easy day” of training? [44:21] A heavy diet of carbs was not optimal. Many people look thin but have lost muscle mass. [48:30] We need to regulate our metabolic rate by having a bigger block of protein, whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Grazing is not as good. [51:29] It is easy to mis-estimate the amount of protein you are eating. Is there a danger in ingesting too much protein? [55:32] Today’s dietary strategy is still a mess.  [01:06:19] At the end of a tough training day, is there a justification to going and trying to maximize intake of all the macronutrients? [01:10:07] Many of the bars on the market are toxic. [01:123:50]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Dave Scott Train with Dave Scott   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This breather show is inspired by one of my favorite podcast guests (and close friends), Dave Rossi, and it’s a checklist to facilitate personal evolution, comprised of seven effective and practical tips from Dave that will take you to the next level of personal growth and self-awareness. Dave advises us to apply this checklist to as many conversations and situations as we can, as this is what will (eventually) take us to the next level of self-awareness through hard work and repetition. In this episode, I go through all seven items on the checklist, adding some color commentary throughout, and as you will hear, they’re all easy to understand and easy to implement. I can’t recommend applying these seven tips to your life (and perhaps even replaying this podcast frequently) enough—as you will see for yourself, learning how to utilize these seven steps will truly change how you perceive yourself, others, and as a result, your whole life.    Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another highlight show consisting of brief, very thoughtful, and enticing clips from previous podcast episodes. It’s been so much fun to go back and listen to these tidbits again, and the idea of these shows is simply to give you some interesting and inspiring takeaways (and hopefully you’re inspired to go back to the shows that pique your interest). You’ll hear from past guests like Tania Teschke, William Shewfelt, Dr. Mark Cucuzella, and Dr. Ron Sinha on a variety of health and wellness-related topics, such as what to look for when you get a blood test, how to get into the most effective and practical mindset when pursuing your goals, the problem with plant-based diets, how cultural trends can mess with our perspectives and feelings of happiness and worth, and much more.   TIMESTAMPS: In Brad’s discussion of highlights from previous shows, he starts out with a clip from the author of The Bordeaux Kitchen, an interesting look at ancestral health with a French flair. In this clip she is discussing the very harmful electromagnetic radiation we are experiencing.  [00:00] The WIFI is a very strong signal and should be turned off at night.  [03:20] What is the difference between orange and blue light use? [05:11] William Shewfelt energizes you with describing his life goals and how to achieve them.[07:07] Dr. Ron Siniha’s clips from the podcast looks at blood markers and what they mean. Looking at triglycerides to HDL ratio is very important. [14:13] Tippy Wyatt’s interesting life led her from refugee camp to college educated Asian Keto cookbook author. [20:09] Dr. Mark Cucuzzella talks about how plant-based propaganda has infiltrated medical school education. [25:56] Dr. Cate Shanahan says your body gets damaged when it tries to burn fat. [31:50] Dr. Cate also challenges conventional medical wisdom. “If the American Heart Association says it's healthy, it's probably a red flag.” [38:06] Luke Shanahan talks about cultural trends. He’s looks at attitudes towards wealth vis. Success of accomplishment.  [42:34] Dr. Phil Maffetone talks about balancing stress and rest successfully. [48:07]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Bordeaux Kitchen Brad’s podcast with Tanya Teschke The PE Diet Carnivore Cooking for Cool Dudes Podcast with William Shewfelt Podcast with Dr. Ron Sinha Podcast with Tippy Wyatt Run for Your LIfe Deep Nutrition Fat Burn Fix Dr. Cate Shanahan Podcast How to Become Cancer-Proof podcast Death by Food Pyramid Podcast with Luke Shanahan Philmaffetone.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This quick breather show is all about the Carnivore Scores Food Ranking chart (available by free download on my website, BradKearns.com). Hopefully, after listening to this show you will feel inspired to print it out and tape it onto your refrigerator to ensure your diet always emphasizes the most nutritious foods on earth. In this episode, I walk you through every element of the chart, share how I prepare different foods, and explain why I decided to add certain things to the “Global All-Stars” part of the list. I also talk about how dairy products factor into the chart, the differences among the many varieties of fish, and the exciting emerging research about the benefits of creatine for protecting brain neurons against age-related damage.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The New Carnivore Scores Chart   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a long time since Mia Moore was last on the show (listen to her previous appearances, Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff, Becoming More Conscious In Relationships and How To Be More Chill from the expert herself here) and today we will be focusing on a question I have received numerous times over the years: what to do when one person in a relationship is more devoted or interested in ancestral eating than the other? How do you get them into it? As you’ll hear Mia explain in this episode, you can’t—because when it comes to any type of diet or major life change, the person has to be ready to do it. “It has to come from them” according to Mia. She talks about her health journey, sharing what foods she eliminated first, the ingredient she loves too much to cut out entirely, how her diet has changed since meeting Brad, and advice for getting loved ones interested in eating healthily.   TIMESTAMPS:  For a person to change the eating patterns, they have to be ready to do it. [01:50] The first step is getting rid of the oils and sodas, processed foods from your kitchen. [04:23] “Eating in moderation” is often used as an excuse to eat some of the wrong things that are driven by marketing forces. [06:58] Anyone who takes a step away from unfettered access to indulgent foods is going to have a huge health awakening, [11:15] If your sleep habits are not good…if you stay up late, it is easy to get the munchies and go for the junk foods. [16:10] The standard western diet has been a widespread dismal failure resulting in the fattest sickest population in the history of humanity. [19:29] Why is cereal the breakfast food that is so common? When the tobacco companies began getting criticized, they bought many of the major food companies and continued the same advertising methods. [22:18] Our ancestors ate meat, fish, fowl, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Grains appeared with the advent of civilization. [25:30] Grains are a staple around the world and have been for hundreds of years. [30:53] Of course, as we try to emulate some of the features of ancestral living, we need to adapt to modern times. [32:38] It is very important to consume the food that is produced in a healthy manner like pasture-raised chickens and eggs. [35:42] Some people exploring the carnivore diet, are fighting autoimmune diseases. [39:10] In raw form, plant toxins are especially concerning. [40:21] Your health is greatly affected by diet, but you must also look at the sleep and exercise patterns. [43:57] Doctors are not there to be health and nutrition counselors, but sometimes they give advice in that area that may not be well-founded. [46:44] The changes in modern society of having two parents working and more activities outside the home has made junk food almost obliterate the home cooked meals. [51:11] In summary, look at what you can adapt from the evolutionary diet and get more movement in general. The path to fitness is not necessarily a struggle. [54:58] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Primal Prescription Metabolical The Hacking of the American Mind Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Lustig Jeanne Calment Fast Food Nation Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart   QUOTES: "If you simply eliminate processed foods, you can't get fat." (Dr. Robert Lustig) "The greatest shift in the history of humanity was the shift away from hunter gatherer lifestyle to civilized lifestyle." (Jared Diamond)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By popular request, today’s breather show is an overview of what I eat in a day! While my diet is not super exciting or full of a ton of variety, I have locked into a pattern that works for me (while always remaining open-minded in case any changes are necessary—hence no more fasting, more carbs, fruit, and calories in general!). As you will hear, my focus these days is entirely on performance and recovery, so I have made adjustments here and there to my diet in order to support my performance and recovery goals as I strive towards maximum cellular energy status at all times. I talk about how and why my historical eating pattern has dramatically changed, share my favorite breakfast smoothie recipe, and explain how getting expert advice from Marek Health really helped me hone in on the best supplements for my system (many of which I now include daily in my breakfast smoothie). You will also hear what I eat for lunch and dinner, how I prepare it, if I still eat as much chocolate as I used to, and my current stance on eating restaurant food.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the fifth and final episode in this series covering 5 tips to age gracefully and optimize energy and body composition. In this show, we will be talking about stress management and putting all the pieces from previous shows together. You will learn about healthy sleep habits and why sleep is so important, as well as how to create a stress-free, sanctuary in your bedroom. You’ll also hear useful tips for managing stress and learn why your mattress temperature can actually change the way you sleep, and how being in a healthy relationship can contribute to stress management.   TIMESTAMPS: Brad reminds us of the points covered in the previous podcast on slowing aging. Clean diet and movement are the most important ones. [01:10] Stress management is critical if all your other efforts at fitness are going to work. Avoid overly stressful workouts. [04:31] Avoid stressful work habits at your job. You don’t need to engage in your screen first thing in the morning. [09:05] Most people don’t give sleep the importance it deserves. Create a sanctuary from the stress that is your bedroom. [15:07] The key to good sleep is a cool room temperature, cool mattress temperature, maintained the whole night instead of your body warming up the mattress temperature and then creating an overly warm environment. [18:52] Another component of a good night’s sleep is the winding down rituals you have prior to bedtime. [20:52] Rest, recovery, and downtime which means getting rid of your mobile device. [22:23] A healthy relationship is a big part of your stress management. [24:34]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page PrimalEndrance.fit Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine Dr. Jack Kruse podcast no. 1 Dr. Jack Kruse podcast no. 2 Eight Sleep.com The Essential Male and Female Relationship Assignment 90 Seconds to Live a Life You Love   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ancestral health movement has exploded over the past decade and more, and while it’s wonderful to see people raising their awareness of our genetic expectations for health, one thing has been on my mind a lot lately, which is this obsession people have with the ancestral model and how this can possibly be taken to the extreme and deliver adverse results. I do want to validate the ancestral model (especially when it pertains to cleaning up our act amidst the challenges and influences of modern life!), but this episode will focus on the urgent need and obsession many have with modeling the ancestral example—to the extent that we inappropriately apply the philosophy or the strategy to the realities of hectic, high-stress modern life. In this show, you will learn all about these so-called hormetic stressors and what happens when we try to stack them on top of the already busy canvas created by the many forms of chronic stress that exist in modern life. This episode is not about going off the grid and unplugging completely—instead, you will learn how to develop an awareness of what we need to watch out for (like endocrine disruptors in our environment, the chronic stress that comes from pursuing a career in our modern, technology-driven world, long hours spent in front of a screen, and more) and how these factors affect our bodies if still follow the philosophy that we need to go sprint, do a ton of cardio and fast just like our ancestors did, as well as consume no fruit throughout the winter and practice daily cold plunges.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what’s up with acupuncture? That is the title of a wonderful new book by my friend, Dr. Jannine Krause, an acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner. It is so beneficial for all of us to learn more about medicine, specifically beyond Western medicine, and Dr. Jannine does an incredible job harmonizing the two as you will hear in this show. You will learn all about this incredible treatment that has been around for thousands of years, how acupuncture affects anxiety, her thoughts on parasympathetic breathing, and much more! Dr. Jannine also shares some free, quick tidbits that you can use to learn how to effectively work with pressure points yourself at home.   TIMESTAMPS: How does acupuncture work on the body? [02:41] What are the most common conditions for which folks use acupuncture? [05:09] Circulation is the number one problem in someone’s body. [08:11] Anxiety is often treated with acupuncture.  How does that work for mental health? [09:51] Other than popping an ibuprofen, what can be done for headaches? [15:25] What about stomach pain? [17:42] How is acupuncture able to cause such deep relaxation? [20:11] How does our mind get in the way of our healing? [26:27] If a person believes acupuncture is going to work, it should work even after the first or second treatment. [30:44] Parasympathetic breathing helps you come down off a workout and begin the recovery process. [35:20] There is research in understanding how to manipulate the microbiome in the gut. [39:09] Don’t guzzle water while you are eating. It damages your enzymes. [41:50] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page What's Up With Acupuncture PrimalEndrance.fit DrJKrausend.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a big problem in modern life: the epidemic decline in the average testosterone level in males. Research from around the globe has confirmed this is a global problem—the average testosterone level has been declining at a rate of 1% per year since the 1980s. That means your testosterone level is 40% below what your grandpa’s was at your age! As you will learn during this episode, there are many reasons for this decline, and this show will give you the tools you need to fight this battle and rise above the stats, instead of going down the slippery slope into accelerated aging.  LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Key (and Surprising!) Factors That Affect Testosterone The Best Ways To Workout To Optimize Testosterone How I Doubled My Testosterone Naturally By Minimizing Workout Stress   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 4 of this series covering 5 essential tips for aging gracefully and optimizing energy and body composition. Hopefully you’ve been listening since the start—in part 1 we talked about eliminating processed, nutrient-deficient foods from your diet, and in part 2 we talked about emphasizing the most nutrient-dense, easy to digest foods to drive for maximum cellular energy status at all times. In part 3 we talked about increasing all forms of general everyday movement (walking, taking quick breaks from work and integrating a variety of other forms of movement in your day) and in part 4, we focus on the best ways to integrate exercise, especially brief, intense workouts. This is a fundamental law of nature—you have to challenge your body through explosive efforts on a regular basis, otherwise it will literally shrivel up and send you into a tailspin of accelerated aging. Sadly this has become so commonplace that we see aging as this steady, accelerated decline over decades, so one important takeaway from this show is that merely moving more in everyday life will bring you more health and longevity benefits than adhering to a devoted fitness regimen. Of course this is not the whole picture, but considering how common Active Couch Potato Syndrome is, this is an important perspective shift—to realize how much just moving around more in everyday life will affect your longevity. Let’s embrace the idea that we can move into the later decades of life still feeling athletic, energetic, and maintaining a healthy and impressive body composition! This episode will share how you can do this, reveal the number one cause for age-related decline, and much more to help you age as gracefully as possible.   TIMESTAMPS: Brad reminds us what the first three parts of his anti-aging podcasts covered. [0:59] The Active Couch Potato Syndrome describes a person who exercises but is inactive the rest of the time. [02:18] One of the main killers and the main causes of accelerated decline is the loss of muscle mass, and you can do so much about that at any age. [04:11] Brief intense exercise is put into two categories. One is resistance training. [07:38] The Big Five Workout protects you from over-training and is not time-consuming. [12:05] Brief sprinting periods can be developed by gradually adding difficulty. The rest in between sprints is of critical importance. [16:02] Micro workouts can be done at home or office with little equipment. [20:13]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Primal Endurance Body by Science Doug McGruff Big Five Workout Brad’s Micro Workouts Mark Bell Slingshot Hip Circles   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had a great podcast interview with popular blogger Michael Kummer! He’s my kinda guy as a former world junior level 100-meter sprinter and huge enthusiast of animal-based, nose-to-tail eating. Follow him on Instagram @michaelkummer Memorize his wonderfully concise and impactful five quick tips to quickly clean up and optimize your diet: Avoid all seed and vegetable oils (and products that contain them). Avoid all processed carbs (and products that contain them). Consume predominantly meat and fat from responsibly-raised animals. Make organ meats a regular part of your diet. (If you don’t like their taste, use freeze-dried organ meat capsules.) Limit your intake of plants.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page MichaelKummer.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a fast-moving and interesting conversation with Alex Hutchinson, author of the book Endure. Alex is a popular columnist for Outside Magazine, covering topics related to sweat science, and is an expert on the scientific aspects of peak performance and human limitations, especially relating to endurance. He recounts his extraordinary story at the start of the show, sharing the amazing breakthroughs he’s made in his career as a middle distance runner in college, and you won’t believe some of the memorable insights he presents, many of which I’m still thinking about today. In this episode, we get into all kinds of topics like the popular Central Governor Theory, promoted by Dr. Timothy Noakes, who proposed that the brain is the true limiter of peak performance, not fatigue, talk about the ultimate limits of human performance, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: The brain is the true limiter of peak performance, not fatigue. [00:46] Alex has an amazing story of how he became a 4-minute distance runner. [03:59] His progress was at an unheard-of pace. [15:56] It is hard for endurance athletes to buy into the idea that our mindset is holding us back. [20:06] What is the ideal competitive disposition? The cocky “I can win” and the “I don’t belong here” are at both ends of the spectrum. [24:38] Alex thinks genetics had very little to do with his ability as a runner. [35:45] Is there such a thing as fear of success in these athletes? What you say to yourself makes a big impact. [40:55] It is difficult to distinguish between the discomfort or pain of effort and the discomfort of an injury. [48:14] Do the coaches need to do something different when an athlete gets injured? [51:58] No one is going to break records by large amounts. [58:43] Alex is moderately optimistic on doping. [01:02:34]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Endure SweatScience   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is all about my favorite indulgence, dark chocolate. I talk about the many benefits of this incredible superfood and share some tips for what to specifically look for when you’re after the highest quality, healthiest chocolate.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part three of this series as we continue to discuss five main tips to aging gracefully and optimizing energy and body composition. We covered diet big-time in the first two parts of this series, and in part three, we focus on the critical objective to move more and strategies to increase general everyday movement, which experts say is a more important objective than adhering to a devoted exercise regimen. You will hear about the dangers of what Katy Bowman has coined “lazy athlete mentality”, what happens to your body when you over exercise, and much more! Stay tuned for part four!    TIMESTAMPS: Move more frequently. Even if you exercise regularly, the amount of sedentary time you have can negate your fitness. [01:14] Your body does not like to become exhausted and depleted by excess energy expenditure in the form of an overly stressful exercise regimen. [03:49] Kaiser Family Foundation’s study shows a correlation between kids’ fitness levels and academic performance. [06:52] There is research showing that what you do first thing in the morning has the most powerful effects. [14:51] The brain research suggests that we can only truly concentrate on a peak cognitive task for around 20 minutes at a time before we zone out. [16:50] You don’t need a gym to stay fit. [19:00] You need a comfortably-paced cardio vascular routine. Keep it under your maximum aerobic heartrate.  [21:43] Sit on the floor instead of a chair. Move your workspace into different positions. [24:44]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Dr. Kelly Starrett Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine Atomic Habits Mark’s Daily Apple Don’t Just Sit There course Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have been listening to the B.rad podcast this year, you know I’ve been second guessing the role of fasting for healthy, energetic folks. Fasting offers a tremendous amount of health benefits, but if many (if not most) of the health benefits are incidental, can fasting still be considered a worthwhile practice? Tune in to find out the answer!   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fantastic long-form conversation with Dr. Joy Kong and Cynthia Thurlow! It was such a pleasure to sit down for a fire-side style, three-way chat to discuss all kinds of topics with these two powerhouse women. I’m trying to be more bold and daring as the host of the B.rad podcast, including going for some long-form, in person interviews, as I think it is the best chance to get truly breakthrough insights. This is proving to be true; throughout this conversation, I got to know Cynthia and Dr. Joy on a deeper level than remote podcast engagements where you stick to the key talking points in the guest’s area of expertise. Same for going to visit Gabby Reece at her home—you connect on a deeper level and the conversation takes interesting twists and turns. This episode features some deep discussions around some pretty heavy, real topics, as Dr. Joy and Cynthia open up and share personal stories that will inspire you and get you thinking, and we also  cover many important and relevant health topics. You will hear Cynthia explain how being in the hospital with complications from an emergency surgery ended up changing her life, and Dr. Joy talks about her experience growing up in a high-pressure, high expectations culture in China and how this shaped her, as well as how she maintains a healthy work-life balance today as she pursues her goals. We also spend a long time discussing the role of protein in a healthy diet and compare and contrast the different popular diets today. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, and the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health, and her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives.  Dr. Joy Kong is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician, anti-aging and stem cell specialist, educator, and CEO. As the founder of Uplyft Longevity Center in Chatsworth, CA, she focuses her efforts on the prevention of aging, as well as chronic diseases that no one else has been able to heal. She believes that complete healing can only come from looking at the whole person - mind, body, and soul.    TIMESTAMPS: The two women discuss their transformation from traditional medicine to more enlightened patient care and education. [05:43] Helping people stay well is very bad for the pharmaceutical business. [09:03] If a patient would eat properly, lower carbs and eat more protein, get good sleep, and move, they wouldn’t need so many medications. [11:31] We’ve made it hard for people to make changes. Watch your spending habits and prioritize healthy eating. [14:05] There is much misinformation dispensed by well-meaning people that causes confusion. [17:09] How much protein should we be eating? [19:06] Muscle mass and muscle strength are the key to hanging in there a long time. [25:35] If you are a fan of fasting, it is difficult to get enough protein. [29:39] There are so many schools of thought about high carb, low carb, high fat, low fat, plant, carnivore, etc. The starting point, regardless of what school you are in, is to get rid of the crap in your diet. [32:06] Many people just get accustomed to feeling poorly.  They don’t know what it feels like to be healthy. [37:41] Do men and women fast differently? Women under age 35 should use caution with fasting. [38:38] What role do carbs play? It’s very individual experiment.  “How do I feel?” is a good monitor. [45:16] What is a good window for intermittent fasting? [55:19] All those restrictive diets, fasting, keto, low carb, etc. are in the category of stressors. We live in a very stressful society. [01:01:32] It’s a constant effort to find balance. It’s important to be introspective about your life, to figure out what you want, who you really are. [01:12:40] Goal setting can help envision where you want to go in the future, and imagine how it feels. If we get comfortable, we don’t grow.  [01:24:58] Some people are constantly giving and not advocating for themselves. [01:32:52] When people are disconnected and feel unloved, feel unworthy, they experience more negativity.   [01:38:29] Set the bar really low so you can get over it and then keep raising the bar. [01:40:23] The best thing you can do as a parent is love your kids. [01:46:11] Vegetables have always been promoted as the super nutrient, however, there are many problems that can play havoc on your gut. [01:53:00] Don’t obsess with the caveman example. [02:02:38]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Intermittent Fasting Transformation TED talk Cynthia Thurlow Podcast with Dr. Joy Kong The Tiger of Beijing Why I Stopped Fasting (Mutzel) Atomic Habits Eat that Frog The Hacking of the American Mind Everyday Wellness podcast Intermittent Fasting podcast Joy Kong, M.D. Uplyft Longevity Center   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of this series all about aging as gracefully as possible and optimizing energy and body composition, we focus on food. This episode covers all the most nutrient-dense and easy-to-digest foods as well as the foods that have no place in a healthy diet, and I reveal the number one objective of a healthy diet, as well as why many people experience adverse reactions to seemingly healthy plant foods. I share which foods are the easiest to digest while also being incredibly nutrient dense, talk about the changes I’ve made to my diet and what I have been eating recently, and share the one practice that is key to aging gracefully.    TIMESTAMPS: It is so expensive to care for the unhealthy US population, it is said, that it will bankrupt the US treasury by the year 2060. [00:56] The number one objective is to ditch refined industrial seed oils, refined grains and sugars. [02:07] Some of the plant superstars can cause problems due to reactions to the natural plant toxins. [07:40] Emphasize nutrient-dense food that are easy to digest. [11:16] Brad has now switched from fasting until midday to starting the morning with protein and fruit and his nutritious smoothie. [12:35] Maintaining functional muscle strength, muscle mass throughout life is the key to aging gracefully. [15:35]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Primal Prescription Metabolical Podcast with Dr. Robert Lustig Death By Food Pyramid Meta Health Podcast Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart B.rad Whey Protein Super Fuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Sisson joins me to discuss my recent reflections on the fundamental principles of ancestral health, metabolic flexibility, why any form of exercise counts as cardio, and the greatest misconceptions about ‘calories in, calories out.’ We talk about time-restricted feeding, training, glycogen and increasing carb consumption, and if there is an optimal number or range of calories you should take in every day. Mark also touches on why he describes his diet as “keto-ish” and not as fully keto, reveals what the ultimate “Ancestral skill” is, and explains the importance of looking at your meals granularly when you’re in performance mode.   TIMESTAMPS: Basic metabolism works pretty much in alignment in all of us.  [01:40] Is it as simple as calories in, calories out? [05:09] Brad is enjoying his recent change in eating by consuming food in the morning instead of fasting and eating more fruit. [07:16] The extra carbs that Brad is taking in have not added fat to his body. If one is consuming extra calories than one needs, the body adjusts to burn the excess calories. [11:11] What is enough movement? What is enough protein intake? Our ancestors were focused on survival, not performance. [15:50] We are wired to overeat. You need to be intuitive. [21:09] Time restricted feeding’s benefit is that you are not consuming unnecessary calories. Eat the most amount of nutritious food that you can without gaining extra body fat. [25:00] There has to be a balance in your athletic goals and how you want to live your life. [27:44] Overdoing your exercise is antithetical to longevity.  Eat more nutritious food (mostly protein) and move more. [39:46] You can’t fix a bad diet with portion control. [43:24] What about thyroid function? [44:40] What does Mark’s future look like as far as his exercise routine goes? [45:31]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Mark's Daily Apple   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I put together five simple, practical tips to age gracefully and optimize energy and body composition. I’m recording this on the heels of a lot of Energy Balance commentary— my interviews with Jay Feldman and multi-part reflections on the Energy Balance concept: the idea that we want our body functioning at maximum energy production at all times so that we can feel naturally energetic and active throughout the day. We want all our dials turned up at maximum—this includes metabolic dials, processing energy efficiently so we can perform workouts and stay active and energetic throughout the day, rather than dragging ourselves through life and feeling that constant, lingering fatigue—which comes from having inferior energy production and inferior energy balance.  How does that happen—how do we even get into this situation in the first place? As you will hear in this episode, it comes from prolonged periods of stillness (which actually makes you more tired) and a lack of fitness in general. In this show, I talk about how energy is a renewable resource, explain how exercise actually makes you a more energetic person, and share ways you can actually become a more energetic person. I also share the #1 longevity factor and talk about what lean muscle mass indicates about your health, highlight the problems that come with losing muscle mass as you age, and reveal the secret to truly aging gracefully.    TIMESTAMPS: We want our bodies to be functioning at maximum energy production at all times. Too much stillness will actually make you more tired. [01:02] It has become normal to assume that with aging comes accelerated decline and demise. [04:09] Consuming processed food will lead to lifelong insidious weight gain. Get rid of toxic modern foods. [06:14] Your choice of olive oil should be Extra Virgin First Pressed Domestic olive oil. Avocado oil is a good alternative, however, beware that all avocado oils are not created equal. [13:32] Refined sugars and grains are nutrient deficient and prompt many physical problems. [16:46] Another food elimination to consider is foods that are high in natural plant toxins. [18:04] Most commercial nuts like cashews, almonds, and such can be poisonous until they are processed. [23:00] Even if you have a gluten-free diet, you can still ingest many other things that have a similar effect. [28:29]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Why We Get Fat Primal Kitchen Olive Oil Lovers Club Monterey Bay Acquarium.org Food Lies film   QUOTES: “Not only are these plant superstars unnecessary and pale in comparison when it comes to the nutrient density of animal foods, they can also be potentially problematic.” “Soaking, sprouting, fermenting and cooking neutralizes plant toxins—this is why humans have been doing this for many years!” "Gluttony and sloth are not the causes of obesity; they are the symptoms."   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part two of the “Is Brad Natty Or Not?” presentation. In part one, I covered my background in athletics and my decision to operate from a squeaky clean baseline dating back to my professional triathlete career. In part two, I present an assortment of practical tips to optimize testosterone naturally, in the categories of: Sleep, rest, recovery, and down time Increasing all forms of general everyday movement Performing regular strength training sessions with brief, explosive movements Sprinting the right way to gain incredible hormonal benefits Diet: prioritize protein, eat nutrient-dense foods, eliminate processed foods Supplements: whey, creatine, MOFO, animal organs, and a few potential others You’ll learn why creatine is so essential for everyone (not just athletes) when it comes to muscle strength, performance, recovery, and even protecting brain neurons from age related damage, how to get more creatine into your diet, the important role supplements like boron and Vitamin D play in testosterone optimization (plus alternative and effective ways of increasing Vitamin D), and the benefits of prioritizing protein, specifically whey protein.   TIMESTAMPS: In learning to optimize our lifestyle behaviors, we cover sleep habits, rest, recovery, diet, supplementation and movement. [01:02} Getting the best sleep is the most important of all healthy lifestyle objectives. [02:58] Regular everyday movement is essential.  As little as 20 minutes of sitting still will deliver decrease in glucose tolerance and an increase in insulin resistance. Micro-workouts are a tremendous benefit. [08:05] High intensity strength training is an overall benefit to add to the movement. [11:44] CrossFit and boot camp are healthy and build fitness but you do need to use caution. [15:50] Sprinting has the greatest return on investment. Full impact running sprints on flat ground are the best kind of sprints. [19:19] You should avoid chronic exercise. Stress hormones antagonize testosterone. [23:49] Diet is always a concern.  You want a protein-centric nutrient-dense diet that has eliminated processed foods. [25:27] Supplements have the potential to keep you in an optimal state. [29:13] Beside the animal organ supplements, we need to look at the need for Vitamin D, magnesium, and boron. [36:41] Brad is 100 percent natural. [40:25]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with John Gray Don’t Just Sit There Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sportscaster, social media influencer, global keynote speaker, and author Monique Billings joins me to discuss finding balance, finding effective ways to get it done (in life and in sports), and her first book, Finding Balance—A Playbook for Wellness. She shares lessons she has learned about patience, what taught her to finally trust the process and let go, and talks about the monastic process of writing her book. Monique also highlights the interesting contrast between her background as a young athlete, which taught her to train her mind, but not her body, and explains why she prioritizes being super cognizant of what she takes in mentally, physically, and spirituality. She also offers some great advice about getting back to yourself when you’re in a slump and not feeling like your best self and talks about why learning to train your mind is key to being able to figure out your identity outside of what you do.   TIMESTAMPS: Monique is a star basketball play and an author talking about her journey. [00:18] As a young athlete, she was taught how to train her body but not taught how to train her mind. Monique gives much credit to her experience at UCLA. [03:15] As a young person, 18- to 21-year-old range, it is the time to figure out who you are.  There is so much attention on you as a young athlete. [07:22] Figuring out who you are outside your sport is so important. [10:37] What were the obstacles she had to overcome on the way to becoming a basketball prodigy? [11:00] There is a lot of politics behind the scenes of the recruiting and scouting. [15:11] Just put in the work and don’t get so attached to the resulting outcome. [16:28] That good athlete finds a winning formula in many different areas of life, not just focusing on the one sport. [19:56] What is Monique’s future dream? How does her typical day go as she coordinates her hobbies and goals into the mix? [22:52] In off-season, many WNBA players play overseas.  Monique has played in ten countries if the last five years. [25:33]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page MoBillings.com Monique’s Instagram Monique’s UCLA Bruins Bio  Finding Balance What is NIL?   QUOTES: “When you put in the work, you don’t get so attached to the result behind it.” “Who are you becoming in the process of the work you’re putting in? That’s the most important part.”   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $25 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to put an end to the controversy, confusion, suspicion, admiration, and speculation and come clean. The rumor-mongers who have been saying, “How can this guy jump that high, run that fast, be that ripped, talk that fast on his podcast, jump that high, and still be natural at the age of 57?”   Fair question, and I’ve mustered up the courage to answer with complete honesty and transparency: I am 100% natural, always have been, and always will…keep an open mind about the future (as detailed in my recent podcast episode.) I’m also pretty gullible as I strongly believed Lance Armstrong as well as Liver King—thinking their incredible athleticism and devotion to training made it theoretically possible...but not as possible as I thought. I also dislike making accusations without conclusive proof, so I feel like we are compelled to give people the benefit of the doubt…until the circumstantial evidence mounts and mounts. I also give credit to investigative journalists, those who speak their truth with an informed opinion, and those involved in the anti-doping movement in elite international sports.  In part one of this two part show, I’ll detail my history as an elite triathlete who competed under international anti-doping rules and was tested a ton of times; the influence of doping during my time as a racer and how it evolved to today’s dynamics; how I formulated my values and beliefs about operating from squeaky clean model to allow my body to naturally perform, develop, and recover, without inference from even stuff like caffeine nor NSAIDS; and how I continue to operate from this natural model today, until further notice. I also provide blood test results for numerous male hormone panels that I’ve run over the past seven years. Share questions and comments by emailing podcast@bradventures.com and stay tuned for part 2, where I will detail a bunch of ways to optimize testosterone naturally!   TIMESTAMPS: Can you live “naturally” and still consider hormone replacement therapy? [01:15] In both males and females, maintaining muscle tone and having energy, focus, motivation, sex drive, are highly dependent on optimizing one's testosterone level. [03:34] Liver King Johnson’s recent admissions of steroid use should not take away from the hard work he has done to promote his ancestral lifestyle. [06:40] Some people have genetic attributes without doping. A good performance doesn’t necessarily mean that someone is doping. [09:25] Wrongly accusing one person out of 50 is a disgrace. Wait for further notice. [13:20] There is even talk about legalizing performance enhancing drugs under physician care. [14:36] There is a morality issues involved in this use of performance-enhancing drugs of what kind of athlete you want to be.  [16:18] When Brad was a pro triathlete, he was of the belief that the best long-term results would come from being drug free. [23:42] The only time Brad would rationalize drug intervention would be for extreme infection or pain. [28:43] Every single prescription drug has certain side effects that will require you to have a less stressful training regimen in order to cope with the outside intervention. [30:39] Brad explains what to look for when you get your blood tests. Tracking your serum T is the best way to monitor your hormone status. [32:06] Prescription drugs treat the symptom rather than the cause. Look at other areas of your lifestyle that you could improve before you get the prescription. [38:43]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Marek Health.com The Secret Race Podcast with Shelby Houlihan   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Email me for special B.rad 10% discount and 60-day free trial! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show centers around the hot topic of performance enhancing drugs, testosterone replacement therapy, doping, cheating, and optimizing your lifestyle before considering hormone replacement therapy. The Liver King controversy isn’t going away anytime soon, and the prevalence of this issue right now has caused me to reflect on something I have had a lot of strong opinions about my whole life—not only due to my history as a competitive athlete, but also because testosterone replacement therapy is becoming ever more popular, especially for males in my age group. At this time, I’m still clinging to the purist mentality I’ve carried with me my whole life, especially dating back to my days as a professional triathlete (a time I assumed most of my competitors were playing in a clean way [mostly true]. This was also a time before the major red blood cell boosting drug EPO rose to prominent use in endurance sports. This transformed elite endurance sports because EPO delivers a scientifically-validated 6% advantage; a performance boost so extreme that it basically compelled widespread use in the "dirty" sports just to remain competitive. In this episode, I take a look at all sides of the issue, particularly with public misperception about drug cheating in sports, the need to optimize all elements of your lifestyle before considering hormone replacement, and the difference between abusing PED (performance enhancing drugs) and utilizing them in a therapeutic way. I talk about the mainstream perspective of PED as dangerous and whether these warnings have been sensationalized and overblown and share my personal philosophy towards this topic. I also share my thoughts on the rising popularity of microdosing testosterone and other modern high-tech interventions and keeping an open-mind on this topic. When is it necessary for us to loosen up on our obsession with ancestral living in pursuit of modern strategies that will help us achieve wholly modern fitness/athletic goals? When is it appropriate to consider interventions like hormone replacement therapy, and finally, if lifestyle interventions will ultimately always yield the best results.   TIMESTAMPS: The hot topic of performance-enhancing drugs, testosterone replacement therapy, doping and cheating are on Brad’s mind. [01:11] Currently we see wide spread use of EPO in endurance sports. [02:06] The athlete in a drug-laden professional sport is faced with three choices. [04:29] The use of performance enhancing drugs is pervasive. [08:08] Hormone replacement therapy is good for advanced aged group but is filtering down to young people in their 20s. [13:41] During Brad’s racing career, he opted to be free of any outside intervention because he wanted to feel what his current state of readiness and recovery was. [14:59] Abuse of any drugs is dangerous. [18:10] Brad’s aversion to outside intervention includes healing from surgeries. [20:41] A lot of the prescription drugs and the massive profits the drug companies make comes from relief of symptoms rather than addressing the root cause of the problem. [24:46] Exhaust all possible natural strategies before you even form the thought of bringing in outside intervention into your physiology. [27:40] If you're training at the elite level in professional triathlon or CrossFit games like the most extreme athletes are doing, those performance enhancing drugs are possibly minimizing the adverse health consequences of the extreme regimen that you are performing. [37:27] There is a lot of research going on looking at testosterone replacement therapy for prostate cancer patients that might prove interesting.  [40:28] The only justification for someone who's not already in pretty good health and fitness level to try a hormone replacement is to give a temporary boost so that you will have the energy to start doing some exercise, start doing some resistance training, start walking in order to change your body chemistry. [44:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Secret Race EPO, the Drug Podcast with Shelby Houlihan Plantar Fasciitis video Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  New: B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel With Creatine. This is the most pure and potent whey protein in the world, 100% sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin, and boosted with creatine for a true superfuel Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for me to weigh in about the Liver King controversy, in light of the Nov, 2022 revelation (from leaked email documents presented in a YouTube video by Derek More Plates More Dates) linking Liver King to the use of PEDs (performance enhancing drugs) - something the Internet hatahs have long suspected him of, and that he has repeatedly point-blank denied. Liver King and his brand are into some sh*t for sure, but it’s important to appreciate the complexity and the nuances of this Internet scandal. Here I go with my take - some brief highlights: *Apology: Liver King owes a big one, and ideally a detailed one, to the public for being deceptive and misleading at point blank range. We deserve to get authenticity from public figures. *Boo Hoo: If you complain that he used his physique to deceive you into buying his supplements, you’re a dummy. Get a life, get in shape, quit bein’ a hatah *Perspective: I don’t see a USA on his singlet (since he’s always shirtless!) - he’s not an Olympic or pro athlete violating anti-doping rules. He’s playing an extreme character on the Internet - a character designed to shock, educate, motivate and inspire. *Regimen: I assure you the Liver King lifestyle we see is legit. This guy trains, eats and lives in an extreme, intense, and competitive manner. He lives the 9 Ancestral Tenets for sure. He is pushing the boundaries of peak performance every day in every way, including it seems with the drug regimen. Ironically, he was pretty jacked before his apparently recent start on the program—really didn’t need it! *Messy: Who the heck leaked confidential emails? Not impressed. Why would close associate Dr. Paul Saladino go nuts flaming him on IG instead of speaking to him directly and privately? BTW, I had an extensive private conversation with Liver King before publishing this. In summary, let’s continue to demand authenticity and scrutinize public figures, but also understand and respect the importance of maintaining a healthy perspective, minding our own business when necessary, and filtering out what content is useful and rejecting the hype and drama—of which we have plenty in everyday life.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  New: B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel With Creatine. This is the most pure and potent whey protein in the world, 100% sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin, and boosted with creatine for a true superfuel Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to talk to the Meat Mafia! I have two very interesting guests today—Harrison Gray (Clemenza) and Brett Sollozo, the hosts of the Meat Mafia podcast.​​ These Twitter sensations have been doing a fantastic job enthusiastically spreading the word (especially to their younger demographic) about cleaning up your diet, focusing on nutrient density, and second guessing the industrialized food system and the misinformation we’ve been presented about it through their podcast. You’ll hear Brett and Clemenza talk about the events that led to their health awakening, how the health problems Brett faced in his youth ended up leaving him hospitalized (plus many expensive treatments), the extreme endurance goals they are now both pursuing, and the food they use to fuel these endeavors. You will hear about the exact foods they eat in their thoughtful and intentional diet, and some may surprise you (hint: a certain type of fruit juice gets on the list!), the core tenants of the Meat Mafia lifestyle, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: The Meat Mafia guys started at a young age to realize that animal-based diet was the healthiest for them. [00:53] Their mission is to question what has gone wrong with the food system and how to create some sustainable solutions to make people healthier. [05:15] Brett had a terrible physical problem when only 21 years old.  Being told he would be on medication forever prompted him to investigate a healthier diet. [06:55] Was it the processed foods or the plants taking him down? You can be eating well and then lifestyle can change and you go back to what is not good. [10:11] The Meat Mafia is really connecting with people in their age group to educate them on how to enjoy preparing their own real food. [15:19] It is so easy to get drawn into the hyper palatable foods in the inner aisles of the market. Most super markets have about 33,000 products controlled by about 10 companies!  They know how to draw you in. [19:23] When we are used to some foods, it is difficult to change, but it doesn’t take long to lose the craving when you know it is not good for you. Your taste buds do evolve. [22:40] Your mentality can be hijacked. [24:29] Anyone who suffers from a physical ailment owes it to themself to embark on diet experimentation. [26:46] Learning to cook your own healthy meals can turn into a very exciting hobby. [30:27] Your environment is very important in keeping you on track. [32:55] Harry and Brett were baseball players.  How did they jump into deep endurance? [35:30] What are some insights they have learned from their guests? [47:59] What does the regenerative farming mean? [52:52] Some farming can be done carbon negative. [56:17] Mono cropping agriculture, factory farming, is a great contributor to the environmental problem. [59:40]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page PrimalEndrance.fit Meat Mafia White Oak Pastures Meat Mafia Podcast   QUOTES: “I wasn’t giving my genes what they wanted and it kind of caught up to me when I was 21.” –Brett Clemenza    Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  New: B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel With Creatine. This is the most pure and potent whey protein in the world, 100% sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin, and boosted with creatine for a true superfuel Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show is inspired by the recent questions I have been receiving about my daily diet. 2022 has been a year of changes in my philosophy and critical thinking, leading me to second guess some of the foundational elements of the ancestral health movement, and accordingly, embarking on an experiment to modify my long time dietary practices, such as fasting in the morning and watching my caloric intake to maintain health and body composition. I started playing around with different methods, making an effort to consume more daily calories and finding that it actually resulted in positive changes. You will hear about all the differences I have noticed since I started eating differently (and more!), what consuming carbs in the morning does to your stress hormone response, and what I eat in a typical day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in detail.   TIMESTAMPS: In the past six months, Brad has changed from partially fasting until noon to eating significantly more calories. Brad has done some critical thinking about some of the foundational elements of the ancestral health movement. [00:19] Consuming some carbs first thing in the morning will turn down the stress hormone response which is widely regarded as a desirable way to wake up in the morning.  [01:14] A big bowl of fruit in the morning is sometimes followed by an egg dish. Few vegetables are in Brad’s diet.  [06:03] Even though Brad has been eating more calories, his body weight remains the same. [09:46] Fasting does have some benefits like just keeping you away from the things that are not good for you like nutrient deficient foods. [11:58] Brad’s early morning smoothie with lots of fruit, frozen liver and bone broth starts his day with a bang.  {13:05] We have a strongly wired appetite mechanism that will drive us to consume sufficient protein. Supplements really help. [17:35] Dark chocolate is a must throughout Brad’s day. [20:33] By midday, Brad is ready to prepare a proper meal. There is a big vote for red meat. [22:34] Fish intake has been decreasing for Brad as the ocean becomes more polluted and fishing practices become more adverse. [27:45] When you are listening to this podcast, we hope you are really hearing the information and taking it in. [29:43]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine B.rad Whey Protein Super Fuel Carnivore Scores Food Ranking PE DIet Podcast with Torea Rodriguez Shawn Askinosie Podcast (chocolate) Butcher Box Wild Idea Buffalo.com Big Bluff Ranch   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  New: B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel With Creatine. This is the most pure and potent whey protein in the world, 100% sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin, and boosted with creatine for a true superfuel Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You don’t just fall apart when you get old—it’s the bad habits that are potentially going to cause you to fall apart much faster.” It’s time to meet the meathead millionaire, my good friend Mark Bell, co-host of the sensational podcast, Power Project. Mark is a legend in the powerlifting and fitness community, a well known fitness entrepreneur, and a free-thinking and motivated guy who is all about dedicating his time towards helping others. In this thoughtful episode Mark and I talk about fitness and diet, and it gets pretty deep at times as he opens up about important moments in his life story, like the untimely death of his role model and older brother—a tragedy that became the catalyst for him to pursue his dreams. You’ll also hear Mark talk about how he lost over 100 pounds and kept it off, the different diets he has experimented with over the last decade, how to set attainable diet and fat reduction goals, and finally, how his lifelong exploration of healthy eating has led him to meat and fruit (plus, a little bit about the special project we’re working on together!).    TIMESTAMPS: It’s every human being’s job to make yourself super resilient. [09:16] Many people just sweep their problems under the rug and walk around like a stress bomb. [18:26] Make a plan and stick with it. [22:41] Mark’s journey from wrestling with his brothers to power lifting is detailed. [27:15] The first thing you want to do to become a competitive power lifter is to gain weight. [37:59] Your first rep should look like your last rep. Prioritize what you want to get good at. [40:59] Try something totally new to what you have been doing.  Do it gradually. [46:51] Pain and injury can be your teacher. They monitor how you should be using your body. [53:11] There are many ways to train and to train cheating the system. You always have to work around potential problems. [58:49] Reproduction, repair, growth, and locomotion are a zero-sum game. [01:04:35] Find what works for you. Being on a diet doesn’t have to be boring. [01:08:37] Your relationship with food changes when you totally adjust your intake from training. [01:16:23] When you go into power lifting, putting on weight is a good way to get stronger. [01:19:39] What is the secret behind the slingshot? [01:21:30] How did Mark get into the entrepreneur position after the power lifting? How did he lose the excess body weight from the 330 pounds he was carrying around? [01:25:41] People who carry extra weight need to think about the joints wearing out as well as heart and kidneys. It’s never too late to turn the corner. [01:55:56] Negative emotions come from negative interpretations. [02:00:25]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Mark Bell Slinshot.com Power Project Podcast   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  New: B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel With Creatine. This is the most pure and potent whey protein in the world, 100% sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin, and boosted with creatine for a true superfuel Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another Q&A show! I’m answering some lengthier questions submitted by listeners today and covering topics like stimulating your muscles on a different level through things like the Katalyst EMS suit and the EMsculpt (used by my podcast guest Melanie Avalon) and why taking temporary measures to lose weight results in a total disservice and disruption to your metabolic function, as evidenced by The Biggest Loser contestants who show signs of suppressed metabolic function (which was prompted by their experience on the show) even years after the show. You will hear about the profound health benefits you get from dropping excess body fat and effective methods to maintain weight loss, learn why concerns about consuming excess protein are overblown, and discover which specific age groups benefit most from increased protein intake. You’ll also hear me talk about my newly-released protein supplement, B.rad Whey Protein + Creatine Superfuel and what makes it superior to other protein powders, what waking up in the middle of the night because you’re feeling hungry means and what to do about it, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: A question from Stacy is about the Katalyst, the EMF suit you wear while conducting a workout. [03:13] Jay Dominick in Los Angeles asks why the contestants on The Biggest Loser gain all their weight back? [08:11] Jay also asks how can people in the growing phase maximize production of growth hormone through natural methods? [21:48] Jay asks another question: How do we know the products with avocado oil are legit? A vast majority of avocado oil in U.S. is of poor quality, mislabeled or adulterated with other oils. [26:07]Next question is: Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night hungry? What should we do?  [35:19] Andy writes in asking about water consumption.  Has there been research on the amount of water we should be taking in? [39:30] Andreas asks Brad about what food that he has eliminated that he most craves now? [49:12]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Two Meals a Day Katalyst Ingebrigtsen  Podcast with Stan Efferding Carnivore Scores Food Ranking B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel Study on avocado oil Primal Kitchen Olive Oil Lovers Club Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine LMNT Askinosie Chocolate   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  New: B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel With Creatine. This is the most pure and potent whey protein in the world, 100% sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin, and boosted with creatine for a true superfuel Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s get ready to rumble with Jay Feldman—one of my favorite guests and someone who has prompted me to rethink many of my closely and previously held notions about ancestral living and the role of fasting and carb restriction for peak performance and longevity! Hopefully you have already heard my two previous episodes with Jay, as well as my four-part follow up series to reflect on the Energy Balance concepts. These topics have been circulating in my mind so I’ve been talking to experts about this new and progressive idea about the stress impact of things like restrictive diets and how they may be reflected upon differently if we step back and disengage from some of our obsession with ancestral living, as well as blanket assumptions about fasting, low-carb/keto, and time restricted feeding. It has been a wonderful journey—I am now five months into an experiment to eat more fruit and more carbs in general, and it’s been going really well.  I had a whole outline going into this interview with Jay and we basically didn’t touch it, so you can be sure Jay will be back for a fourth episode, but for now enjoy this show—we had a really interesting conversation about a variety of different topics, and this episode combines big picture insights with moments of going super deep into scientific insights. It’s always great to have Jay back on because he is such a thoughtful communicator and also a deeply curious, knowledgeable person—with any subject he talks about, it is guaranteed that he has spent an immense amount of timing researching everything about it, so you’ll get some great scientific insights as well as some great takeaways about everything relating to the energy balance approach to diet and healthy living in this show.   TIMESTAMPS: You will get a deep understanding of the relevance of stress and the difference between the mechanism and the damage caused by stress. [01:09] The digital lifestyle has exploded. [08:26] Some of the pillars of ancestral health are questioned. [11:08] What has been learned with the rat studies about calorie restriction? [17:18] It was said that you can’t eat fruit in the winter.  What’s that about? [26:59] We have to adjust to what we have in today’s world.     [32:15] We say everyone is different, but in the long run, are we humans all the same? [36:34] It is hard work to become metabolically flexible. [41:36]    Are stress hormones a big deal? What are the benefits? [45:58] Autophagy is consumption of the body’s own tissue as a metabolic process occurring in starvation and certain diseases. [55:68] The main signal that is triggering stress comes down to reactive oxygen and low energy. [58:16] How does someone who is less active and wants to be rid of some excess body weight get more metabolically healthy? [01:01:48] Jay describes what he thinks is the optimal human diet. [01:08:37] Carbs are not the only macronutrient that can cause digestive issues. [01:12:29] Brad’s dietary experiment has taught him a lot about seeking balance between exercise and nourishment. [01:17:22]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Feldman Podcast no. 1 Feldman Podcast no. 2 Reflections Part 1 Reflections Part 2 Reflections Part 3 Reflections part 4 Why I stopped Fasting, Mutzel Jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy Energy Balance Course   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  New: B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel With Creatine. This is the most pure and potent whey protein in the world, 100% sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin, and boosted with creatine for a true superfuel Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I talk about diet a lot on this show, but sometimes it’s important to back up a few steps from dealing with all the nuances, deep research, and total immersion that I’ve had for the past few years and just offer some basic (but important) big-picture insights. This show is for everyone, regardless of where you’re at in your dietary journey—as you will hear, I felt really inspired after my interview with heptathlete Chari Hawkins, one of the greatest female athletes in the world, to share the principles and guidelines that I am currently following that help me stick to my current diet. My current diet, by the way, is not keto, paleo or straight carnivore, but category-less—the only thing I am concerned with these days is nutrient density—that is my true goal. Get ready to hear the 13 crucial insights that have become the centerpieces of my current, nutrient-dense diet, and send any questions or comments to podcast@bradventures.com!   TIMESTAMPS: The main dietary message from Brad is a nutrient-dense diet is the way to go. [01:00] Brad is discussing major recalibrations he has made in his diet, changing from fasting to eating more calories. [03:49] A nutrient-dense diet helps you perform, recover, and maintain good hormone and immune status. The restrictive diets create extra stress. [08:17] Ditch processed foods, especially vegetable oils. [10:49] Toxic modern foods include refined grains and sugars and all the processed food and beverages that are made with these items. [12:58] What about the leafy greens and other vegetables? [15:05]        Prioritize protein. We will continue eating calories until we get protein our body needs. [17:47] Meat and fruit are the most easy-to-digest foods and the best source of protein and other micronutrients. [23:27] Red meat is the most nutritious type of meat. [24:41] High levels of plant toxins are often correlated with what is considered to be nutritious. Learn the difference. [32:08] It is important to be selective on the animal-based diet, trying to acquire the best within your budget. Pasture-raised eggs are what to look for. [36:16] Practices like keto, low carb, vegan, strict carnivore, intermittent fasting, time-restricted feeding are stressful by nature to the human. [40:06] Many of the diets are successful because of what you eliminate rather than what you do eat. [45:22] Strive for maximum cellular energy at all times by eating nutritious meals. [48:22] We want all our dials turned up full. Females, especially, must look at this concept. [52:14]    Cellular energy production is diminished most likely from over-training or consuming the wrong foods. [57:54] Liver and other organ meats are the number one most nutritious food on the planet. [59:31] Brad’s morning smoothie, honey snacks and approved beverages are the way to start the day. [01:01:26]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Chari Hawkins Carnivore Scores Food Ranking Podcast with Ryan Baxter Podcast with Paul Saladino Podcast with Dr. Ted Naiman Butcher Box Feldman Podcast no. 1 Feldman Podcast no. 2 Podcast with Lindsay Berra Keto Reset Diet Podcast no. 1 with Dr. Tommy Wood Podcast no.2 with Dr. Tommy Wood Podcast no. 3 with Dr. Tommy Wood   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  New: B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel With Creatine. This is the most pure and potent whey protein in the world, 100% sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin, and boosted with creatine for a true superfuel Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so excited to welcome Michael Kummer to the show! Michael is a healthy living and technology enthusiast, founder of MK Supplements (a freeze dried animal organ supplement company), and a popular blogger who has a passion for sharing information and solutions to complex problems in plain, easy to understand language. Oh, and he’s trilingual (German, English, Spanish). In this episode, Michael shares what he has learned from his past athletic endeavors, important lessons he realized about mind over body and using that tool responsibly, and some really interesting insights about parenting. I also recently came across Michael’s fantastic website, which is full of thoughtful insights, such as five steps you can take immediately to dramatically improve your health and well-being. The five steps are: Avoid all seed and vegetable oils (and products that contain them). Avoid all processed carbs (and products that contain them). Consume predominantly meat and fat from responsibly-raised animals. Make organ meats a regular part of your diet. (If you don’t like their taste, use freeze-dried organ meat capsules.) Limit your intake of plants. Check out Michael’s lifestyle guide on his website here.   TIMESTAMPS: Today’s guest helps clarify some of the dieting concepts that have been promoted. [00:50] Avoid all seed and vegetable oils, processed carbs, grain-based products, consume meat and fat, organ meats, and limit your intake of plants. [02:50] Mike’s athletic career in Austria framed his interest using in health and fitness. He recalls a coach that was pushing too much. [05:55] The mind is significantly more powerful than the body. At the beginning, Mike paid little attention to nutrition. [08:37] Mike operates by pushing through the pain as the result of the early coaching. Is that the best way? [10:14] Even in business and in parenting one should know when to push and when to back off. [13:55] How does Mike manage a conversation of challenge regarding his nutrition advice? [17:46] Does there have to be a natural talent to succeed in sport? [23:19] After moving to the US for his work in technology, Mike’s career has evolved into the fitness blogging.  [29:18] After watching Supersize Me, Mike’s life changed. His family went paleo, His stomach problems disappeared. [34:42] Before working out, is it better to work out in a fasted state and then fuel? [42:42] Fasting works for some people depending on the workout regimen, time of day, amount of carbs consumed before. It’s a very individual decision for what works best.  [45:47] Exercise, fasting and changing your diet can be stressors or are likely stressors to your body. If you are already stressed out, it’s probably not a good day to fast. [47:46] Having evolved from the standard American diet, to paleo, then keto, then carnivore, is Mike thinking the is at the ultimate level? [52:01] How did Mike make the decision to home-school his kids? [56:34] Freeze dried organ meats are an important part of the nose to tail diet plan. [01:03:29] A more simple life is in the future for Mike and his family even though he is a tech whiz. [01:09:25] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Supersize Me Michael Kummer Newsletter MK Supplements   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hit the Q&A hard with some really thoughtful and interesting questions on topics like: How to correct feeling overstressed after workouts and does my Morning Exercise Routine run counter to the recommendation to avoid working the same muscle groups day after day? We also go over how MOFO can help boost testosterone, answer questions like is carb cycling an effective strategy?, and touch on second guessing hormetic stressors, as covered in my previous shows with Jay Feldman. Finally, one listener asks if an animal-based eater should try green powder and another asks about the myth that cholesterol increases in relation to egg consumption. Join the conversation by emailing podcast@bradventures.com   TIMESTAMPS: David is a fit 43-year-old struggling with stress reaction after exercise. He needs to look at revising his exercise pattern and the timing of his workouts. Most people, it seems, do workouts way more than is recommended. [03:01] Your first rep ought to be as high quality as your final rep. [08:47] Learn about positional parasympathetic breathing post workout and think about balancing your protein diet and rest. [09:38] Mark Miller asks about Brad’s daily routine being in conflict with the advice that you don’t want to train the same muscle group on consecutive days. [12:44] Mike Catlin is asking about the modifications in the diet, particularly regarding testosterone level. [18:36] Carb cycling implies going in a ketogenic pattern and then increasing the carb intake. [27:14] There is an important distinction between processed carbohydrates and nutrient-dense carbs. [30:09] Many fitness enthusiasts go overboard on these things. You have to distinguish between the stress and the mechanism. [32:11] Research shows that we spend almost 93 percent of our time in temperature-controlled locations. Occasional exposure to temperature challenges can benefit us.  [40:12] If Brad promotes animal-based diet, what is he saying about athletic greens? [47:21] From Sweden comes Par asking about eggs and cholesterol causing heart disease. [49:57]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Mark Bell Podcast with Brad Podcast Dr. Jannine Krause Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine Ancestral Supplements Keto Reset Diet Keto for Life Thomas DeLauer YouTube Podcast with Dr. Anna Lembke   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode you will hear from an incredible entrepreneur who has succeeded across all channels of competition, from sports to business, Stan Efferding! Stan is a legend in the bodybuilding/powerlifting space, and he is also an incredibly high-performing champion—not only in competitive sports but also in business. He is also one of the great diet experts on the planet who puts out an incredible amount of content, and he brings such a thoughtful and strategic approach to not only weight loss but weight gain for competitors in strength sports as well.  This episode is full of interesting insights thanks to Stan’s knowledge and highly sensible perspective, and as you’ll hear me remark during the show, it feels like we’re all finally marching towards this end point where we’re increasing the sensibility of our dietary practices and getting away from restrictions and gimmicks. This episode is packed with memorable insights and interesting takeaways about everything from peak performance to entrepreneurial success to sustainable weight loss methods and healthy eating strategies. Stan also dispenses some wonderful advice and tips about career success and focus in this inspirational show. Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder, World Record Holding Powerlifter, and one of just 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition! He is also a successful entrepreneur who has built three different start-up businesses into multi-million dollar companies. Stan studied Exercise Science at the University of Oregon and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years, and once held the title of the World’s Strongest Bodybuilder. And if that wasn’t enough, he also conducts seminars all over the country for various sports and nutrition and training techniques, and has written for magazines like Muscular Development, Flex Magazine and Power Magazine.    TIMESTAMPS: Stan Efferding, weight lifter and businessman, talks about weight loss and weight gain in strength sports. [01:26] Stan’s story goes from being a scrawny kid to building businesses, and living big and turning back to strength training and coaching. [04:29] Anyone who has reached a level of success in any sport with the discipline, consistency and time management that is required, could be successful in any venture. [08:11] Stan uses a spreadsheet to hold himself accountable for his plans for fitness as well as business. [11:30] There are many stressful situations in your life about which you have no control. It helps to acknowledge that, write about it, and then let it go.  [17:15] Stan has the most experience of anyone on gaining and losing weight. [21:50] There is a lot of danger in the chronic dieting environment of weightlifting and bodybuilding.  [23:54] What is recommended for postmenopausal women? [40:52] There's a big difference between exercise and training. Exercise is battle ropes and burpees. Training is measurably progressing load over time so that you're stronger. [43:32] Be patient with your weight loss. [50:58] What is the Vertical Diet? [55:49]    What is Stan’s regimen now that he is in his mid-50s and not competing? [01:01:49]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Stress for Success If you want to be healthy, don’t compete Vertical Diet Stan Efferding.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part four of this series all about optimizing an animal-based diet. In previous installments, we discussed the rationale behind an animal-based diet and the benefits of eliminating toxic, modern foods from your life, the two major shifts I went through in recent years that put me on a totally different path diet wise, and what has prompted me to completely rethink the necessity of the implementation of restrictive diets when we already put our bodies under stress. We also touched a bit on the Carnivore Scores Food Rankings chart last week and why red meat is vastly superior to chicken and turkey, and in this episode, we continue our journey through the different tiers of the Carnivore Scores Food Rankings chart (click here for free download) to identify why certain foods are categorized as “Global-All Stars”, which plant foods have earned a spot on the list thanks to their unique nutritional value, the Harvard study that revealed regularly consuming fish helps dramatically with reducing your risk of heart disease and the benefits (especially the omega 3 content) outweigh the potential risks of ingesting toxins from fish caught in polluted waters, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: This is part 4 of the discussion of the animal-based diet. Brad gives a review of the first three parts. [01:02] 100% grass fed meat selection is the healthiest option, along with humanely raised pork and chicken. The old story that red meat is bad, has been disproven. [03:32] The ruminant animal has a digestive system that is highly specialized and differs from the human animal. [08:15] You have probably heard the stats about how cows contribute to global warming, but it is well-known that plant agriculture makes a similar contribution to the concerns about the planet. [11:05] An animal killed under stressful conditions, will have an adverse effect on the tissues that you are eating. [12:52] Truly pasture-raised eggs are going to deliver an end product that has up to 10 times more Omega 3s than conventionally raised eggs. [17:34] It is now known with great certainty that your dietary cholesterol consumption has no effect on your blood cholesterol levels. [22:46] The regular consumption of fish helps dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease. Wild caught, oily, cold-water fish is a great source of nutrition. [27:21] SMASH stands for sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon, and herring is the recommended family of fish for your consumption. [36:21] Shellfish is an excellent source of mono unsaturated fatty acids and Omega-3. [38:26] The sources of your chicken, turkey, and pork take much scrutiny. [39:25] Raw, fermented, unpasteurized, unsweetened, high fat, low carbohydrate, organic dairy should be your first choice. [43:45]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Carnivore Scores Food Ranking Butcher Box Fast Food Nation Wild Idea Buffalo Marine Stewardhip Council Monterery Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Environmental Defense Fund Eat as if Your Life Depends on It Diestel Turkey   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a true powerhouse on the show today—Brian Sanders. As you will hear, Brian has got his finger into everything—he’s almost like a superhuman performer because he has done so much, like this incredible documentary Food Lies that you will hear about, which he has been working on for the last five or six years. The intro for the film (linked in the show notes) is truly the most sensational piece of filmmaking I have seen in a long time. This stunning film is so well-done, and it will wet your appetite for his forthcoming six-part series, expected to air on Netflix, which goes through the history of diet controversies and diet wars, human evolution and the ancestral diet—it’s an amazing piece of work, and Brian is also doing great work through his podcast, Peak Human, which is how I was first exposed to him. In this deep-thinking, lengthy, hard-hitting show, you will hear about how Brian’s background helps him look at things from a problem solving lens, what the entry point was to his obsession with health and what prompted him to quit job and change his career, and the events that led to his deep immersement in filmmaking and ancestral health. As you will hear, Brian sadly lost both of his parents when he was young, and because he grew up in such a “health conscious” family, they didn’t realize the dangers of following conventional wisdom—at least, until it was too late. As tragic as this was, losing both his parents at such a young age is what gave Brian the motivation and passion to follow his heart and create this incredible project. You will also hear about the protein to energy ratio, the distinction between processed carbohydrates and natural, whole–food carbs, and a little bit about our mutual awakening to the Energy Balance concept. Brian also has a wonderful website, NosetoTail.org, where you can order sustainably raised beef and get yourself in the highest category of nutrition. Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the podcast Peak Human, and an international speaker. A UCLA graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Brian works as a Health Coach at Evolve Healthcare and co-founded the health education company Sapien. He also works to spread the awareness of regenerative agriculture and increase access to well-raised animal products through his company Nose to Tail.     TIMESTAMPS: Brad and his guest are going to talk about the distinction between processed carbohydrates and natural nutritious carbs as well as the protein to energy ratio. [01:09] Many athletes can power through things and almost force yourself to be in decent shape despite your bad diet. For Brian, the Food Pyramid didn’t work. [05:17] Brian was in his 30s when he changed his outlook on nutrition. [13:33] How does Brian blend his two skills of engineering and film-making? [20:22] It is difficult to sort through all the “experts” in order to get the correct information. [23:52] Brian’s athletic experience includes football, track (pole vault), basketball, and a multi-event competition while he fasted. Would he do that event again having fasted? [28:26] What is the difference in carbs? All carbs are not evil. [35:09] If you simply eliminate processed foods and eat only wholesome, nutritious, natural foods, you can't get fat. [39:40] Your body wants nutrients and it needs energy to get through the day, but it doesn’t need more than that energy to get through the day. [42:35] People can try to do calorie restricted diets and just restrict the same low nutrient density foods, the same processed foods with a low nutrient energy score. But it's not gonna work long term. [50:42] If satiety matches the calories, you will naturally arrive at your correct body composition. [53:28] Restrictive diets and fasting turn on stress hormones. [59:24] Trying to figure out what the ancestors ate, one has to recognize that they lived in different areas.  They weren’t all exposed to the same sources. [01:01:26] A person who sits in an office all day, cannot follow a diet like Michael Phelps.  You need to earn your carbs. [01:09:29] Brian’s system of scoring is all animal foods are plus one, all processed foods are negative one, and plant foods are just neutral. [01:11:20] How does one defend these strong convictions when you run into people who challenge?  [01:17:31] The real enemy is the highly processed foods. Seventy-one percent of the modern diet comes from entirely non-human, non-paleolithic foods. [01:25:09]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Peak Human Podcast NoseToTail.org Food Lies The Primal Blueprint Metabolical Ted Naiman PE DIet Eat Like the Animals Why we should be eating more meat, not less   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part three of this series all about optimizing your animal-based diet. In previous installments (part one and part two) I talked about the rationale behind and the benefits of following an animal-based diet, effective methods for losing excess body fat, especially the concept that you must get healthy first before contemplating any goal such as losing excess body fat—and this largely happens by cleaning up your diet and ditching the ‘Big Three’ toxic modern, processed foods. I also discussed the fundamental shifts I have experienced in philosophy and dietary strategy—the first one coming in early 2019 via Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. Shawn Baker and the realization that plant foods do not contribute maximum nutrient density to your diet, and that the most nutrient dense foods are found in the animal kingdom. The second came this year, in 2022, from Jay Feldman’s energy balance podcast and his bioenergetic model of health, whereby you want to give your cells optimal fuel/nutrition at all times to minimize the stress of your peak performance and athletic recovery efforts. Because practices like low-carb/keto and time-restricted feeding turn on stress hormones, if you are going for optimal health (and I talked about the difference between what is possible and what is optimal in the first show), then partaking in any activity that turns on stress hormones is not ideal.  Since I always want to keep an open mind and be reflective, this has led me to conclude that I no longer need to fast or restrict carbohydrates, as I am trying so hard to perform athletically and recover. As you will hear during this episode, if you want to be healthy and energetic, you may as well adhere to this concept of eating more, nutritious foods, becoming more active, and building and maintaining lean muscle mass throughout life—and this show will help you identify all of those ultra nutritious foods as I walk you through the newly revised Carnivore Scores chart. After listening to the episode, be sure to download the chart and print a few copies out—stick one on your fridge and place another in your reusable shopping bag to take with you when you go shopping for groceries.    TIMESTAMPS:    You must get healthy first before you contemplate a goal like reducing excess body fat. [01:01] Fasting, keto, low carb, time-restricted feedings all turn on stress hormones. [03:08] What is absent from Brad’s Carnivore chart are the big three toxic modern foods. [04:55] Plant foods lack many of the important agents that are available in animal protein. [09:16]  Looking at the Carnivore chart listing the Global Allstars, we see grass-fed liver is the world’s most nutrient dense food.  It is very affordable.  [10:15] Oysters, along with salmon roe and caviar, are in the top category for nutrition. [16:57]    A surprise addition to the Global Allstars on Brads Carnivore Chart is fruit. Berries are the best. [18:31] What we're trying to do is adapt the ancestral model into the realities of hectic, high stress, digital modern life. [30:39] Organic is best when eating the skin of the fruit.  If you are not going to consume the skin, then organic is not quite so important. [33:48] Animal organs, including liver, is the next group to look at. If eating these organs, doesn’t appeal, you can consume desiccated organ meats in capsules. [36:40] Like supports like is what we mean when we talk about eating the various organ meats helping our bodies. [40:02] Bone broth is the distillation of the agents contained inside the bones. Bone broth is the best way to get your collagen. [43:37]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Feldman Podcast no. 1 Feldman Podcast no. 2 Energy Balance Reflections no. 1 Energy Balance Reflections no. 2 Energy Balance Reflections no. 3 Energy Balance Reflections no. 4 Carnivore Scores Food Ranking The Hungry Brain Wired to Eat Wheat Belly PE diet Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Ted Naiman Eat Like Your Life Depends on it Bordeaux Kitchen US Wellness Meats.com BradKearns.com/MOFO Brian Liver King Johnson Ancestral Supplements Deep Nutrition Fast Food Nation Podcast with Sharon Brown NoseToTail.org The New Carnivore Scores Chart Blog Post   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! 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What a tremendous pleasure to join Gabby Reece in person at her home in Malibu and spend some wonderful time going deep on this podcast, which is her specialty. I am a long time fan of Gabby and her popular podcast, the Gabby Reece show, and one of the best attributes about it is how the show manages to cut through all the fluff that we engage in sometimes, and she always gets really deep insights from her guests while also offering up some herself. Gabby is also an author (I love her book My Foot Is Too Big For the Glass Slipper), a former professional volleyball player and model, a mom, an entrepreneur, and a beacon of hope (just wait until you hear what she says at the end of this show). In this episode we talk about a few different topics, touching on relationships, particularly the give and take and dynamics of her long-time marriage to Laird Hamilton, and it was great to hear her perspective and experiences regarding the reality of sustaining a long-time relationship—the challenges, the high points, and the nice middle points where you’re just existing in peace and making yourself a better person, and becoming a better person, through this healthy, authentic, open relationship. We also talk about recalibrating fitness and athletic/peak performance goals as you go through the years and seasons of life, parenting, and so much more.   TIMESTAMPS: How did Gabby get going with her own podcast show? [03:36] Gabby and Laird’s podcast is a good example of couple communication. No improvising. Nothing but respect for one another. [12:01] Taking care of your body can be done at any age.  Never too late! [[18:00] You need a certain amount of consistency in your life. As partners they help each other balance life. [22:07] Parenting is a moving target.  Often you have to parent each kid differently, even though the kids may expect that everything should be the same.  [29:03] With advice being to listen to your kid, what do you do if they don’t talk? [35:47] In the area of sport, life has been accelerated. Let the coaches deal with those lessons, and the parent is there to deal with life lessons…human lessons. [41:26] Never compare yourself to your past self. You may have hit your miracle and now you look ahead. [54:01] Feel good about how you go out into the world.  Just being polite is a gift to others. [57:02] Gabby’s regimen doesn’t include fasting and she makes sure she eats enough protein. [01:02:23] Forty percent of restaurant calories come from seed oils. [01:07:33] It is difficult, in today’s world, not to feel overwhelmed. Take baby steps to find balance. [01:09:40]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page My Foot is Too Big for the Glass Slipper    Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine Brad’s Morning Routine Course Gabrielle Reece Wikipedia Gabby Reece Podcast Gabby Reece on Instagram   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part two in this multi-part series all about optimizing your animal based diet! In this show I will focus on two major shifts in my approach and belief strategy that occurred in recent years—one of them being my first exposure to the carnivore rationale in 2019, thanks to Dr. Paul Saladino (and Dr. Shawn Baker and other leaders of the carnivore approach), my second being more recent in May 2022, when I discovered Jay Feldman and his wonderful Energy Balance podcast. This show will teach you how you can optimize your animal-based diet, first starting with a discussion about plant foods, plant toxins, and why fruit and plants impact your body and digestion differently. You will find out which foods are the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, and if you have been staying away from honey because of the sugar content, then this episode may change your mind about consuming honey! You will also hear the truth about what fasting and dietary restriction does to your body, the problems that come from cutting out carbs, what the presence of stubborn excess body fat can often signify, and the true key to longevity.   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Saladino believes that plant foods are unnecessary and don’t contribute to nutrient density. [01:04] Animal foods represent the nutrient density of human evolution. [04:43] The arguments that red meat causes cancer and eggs will cause heart attacks has been strongly disproven. [07:06] What about plants? Plants contain natural toxins designed to ward off predators. [11:28] Dr. Axe’s top 30 list of the most nutrient dense foods is discussed. [22:54] If you consume the plants’ leaves and stems, the plant is dead.  By contrast, if you eat the fruit of a plant, the plant essentially wants you to consume that fruit. [27:09] Dr. Saladino, previously completely carnivore, has added honey and fruit to be more balanced with carbs. [30:06] Cells want to be optimally fueled at all times to achieve optimal energy production in the body to minimize stress. [34:55] The Minnesota Starvation Experiment results gave us much knowledge of what starvation (fasting) does to insulin levels and ketone production. [38:53] Preserving functional muscle strength throughout life is widely regarded as the key to longevity.  [40:46] Fasting and dietary restriction can lead to not getting enough nutrition. These cause stress which works against your goal of being healthier. [43:57] When you restrict all carbs, you are missing the benefits of fruit and other important nutrient carbs. When you feel better after fasting or restricting it may be because of what you are NOT eating rather than what you are eating. [47:04] If you are carrying around excess body fat, it is probably not from eating too many nutritious calories, but rather eating foods that hamper energy production that screw up your metabolism. [50:18]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Dr. Paul Saladino Podcast with Dr. Casey Means Podcast with Dr. Josh Axe Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Feldman Podcast no. 1 Feldman Podcast no. 2 Podcast with Robb Wolf Podcast no. 1 with Dr. Tommy Wood Podcast no. 2 with Dr. Tommy Wood Podcast no. 3 with Dr. Tommy Wood Dr.Danenberg.com   QUOTES: "If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Robb Wolf) Never, in the history of the world, has there been a 90-year-old walking around saying, “Gosh, I wish I didn't have so much muscle mass.” (Peter Attia)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a groovy show with Max Casa! Max is an expert on float therapy—you may have seen or heard about sensory deprivation tanks, and centers devoted to this practice have been popping up all over the world, as it has become incredibly popular in recent years. I did my first float five year ago and I have been feeling inspired to go back regularly, as I can attest that there really is no other experience, therapeutic or otherwise, like this on the planet—most notably because you are suspended in an extremely saline solution—many times more saline than the Dead Sea! This means you can lay in water that is only a foot high and still be completely floating.  Float therapy is the only time in your life, other than when you are in the womb, when you are not subjected to the powerful force of gravity, and with the lights off and the sound quiet, you are depriving your senses for the first time. This is such a unique and powerful practice, and quieting your mind and disconnecting your mind from your body and the pressure of gravity delivers comprehensive benefits you can experience for quite some time after exiting your session. Max will detail all these benefits in this show, and one of the big benefits you can get out of this practice is the ability to absorb the extremely important mineral magnesium transdermally (through the skin). This is because when you are getting this heavy salt solution (typically made with Epsom salt at most float centers, but Max uses a custom blend that he calls ‘magnesium salt’), you are getting a nice dose of magnesium in a very efficient way as it absorbs immediately into your bloodstream. I’ve talked a lot about magnesium supplementation lately as I’ve seen a huge change personally with the addition of BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough supplement, and it’s becoming more and more apparent that we really need to focus on magnesium supplements, because our diets just do a pretty poor job of meeting our needs—Max quotes research that says 95% of Westerners are deficient in magnesium, which has all kinds of important effects on cellular function and metabolism in the body, so a float center is a great way to up your magnesium game. We’re going to talk about floatation, magnesium, and this really interesting life change Max and his partner and their small child embarked upon recently when they left the metropolis of Boston and flew to Hawaii to live on a self-sustaining farm. This is such a cool and inspiring story to hear about young people just going for it in life—uprooting themselves and looking for that never-ending journey of personal growth. Enjoy some fun insights with Max Casa!   TIMESTAMPS: There is no other therapeutic treatment like float therapy. [01:00] Max got into Float Therapy because of fighting his own physical ailments successfully.  [05:54]    These float tanks are filled with about 10 to 14inches of saline water for the body to get in. There is nothing comparable to putting your mind and body into that situation. [10:23] One of the largest stressors to our nervous system is gravitational stress. [15:36]What happens to the brain when it's allowed to let go of that intense connection to the skeleton and the muscles? [16:34] After a floatation session, how long does the sensory feeling last? [20:58] Dose the person fall asleep in the chamber? Meditation? [24:20] There are four different brain states involved in this therapy. [26:45] Magnesium is very important for our health. Over 95% of Westerners are magnesium deficient. [30:28] Float Therapy has become very popular around the world. There are many benefits. [36:59]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page MagBreakthrough.com/Brad Max Vitality Float Chambers   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the best way to eat? How about we go deep and sort everything out in a reasonable, thoughtful manner? This is going to be a multi-part presentation, with part one focusing on the rationale for eating an animal based diet. This topic can get so confusing, controversial and frustrating, and this episode, I am making a great effort to get sensible and simplify things, with facts backed by respected science to help you choose the best foods and steer clear of the gimmicks, the overly restrictive diets, the dogma and the marketing hype out there that can be so confusing to us.    TIMESTAMPS: What is the best way to eat? Brad is presenting a sensible simplified answer. [01:01] Buying the organic and sustainably raised foods can be less costly than a diet of common mainstream groceries. Check out the Carnivore Scores Ranking Chart. [02:29] The vegan and plant-based movement eliminates the most nutrient-dense foods in the name of health. [08:47] There are benefits from ketosis. The ancestors survived on it, but it wasn’t always the best. [10:47] The first step is stepping away from the mainstream standard western diet of processed foods. [14:47] Being average in today’s society isn’t necessarily the best.  The U.S. population today is the sickest and fattest in history. [17:34] Even the finest restaurants and stores use refined industrial seed oils! [21:35] The highly palatable foods with a combination of sugar and fat lead to over-consumption. [26:04] Many diets are gimmicks.  You need to understand what is best for you.  It’s perfectly healthy and natural to spike glucose. [33:05] No need for cheat days, or any crappy junk food.  A healthy indulgence as a treat once in a while is fine.  Use the Carnivore Score Chart from Bradkearns.com as a guide. [36:25] The process of losing excess body fat starts with getting healthy first. [39:49] Move more daily. [41”35]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Mark’s Daily Apple (Groceries on a budget) Carnivore Scores Ranking Chart The Primal Blueprint Keto Reset Diet Primal Kitchen Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Naiman Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Lustig Feldman Podcast no. 1 Feldman Podcast no. 2  Dr. Tommy Wood Podcast Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine   QUOTES: "If you simply ditch processed foods, it is impossible to get fat." (Lustig)     Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fantastic show with elite international heptathlete, Chari Hawkins! As you can imagine, taking on seven different disciplines requires serious discipline, and Chari has made it to the highest level of this (quite grueling) sport, competing for team USA in the world championships, and she also happens to be an incredible high-jumper, 2024 Olympic hopeful, and Instagram sensation. However, as you will hear during this show, she has also suffered from numerous struggles and setbacks, and as the episode proceeds, it gets pretty deep and reflective, and I think you will love hearing this amazing perspective that Chari has developed through her trials and tribulations, as well as her successful moments.  You will hear her talk about her long battle with crippling performance anxiety during high-level competitions and how she managed to persevere through it, and the breakthroughs she experienced in her perspective and attitude, thanks to a tremendous amount of self-reflection. Through that self-reflection, Chari has realized some of the highest ideals of being an athlete and a peak performer, while also being focused on giving back—she has created a wonderful mental training course, 30 Days with Chari, which you can check out on her website (the link can also be found in the show notes). You will hear us talk about the mental aspects of peak performance, professionalism, and what it is really like being an athlete in a sport like track and field where there are frankly no guaranteed contracts to supplement your income. Enjoy hearing the tremendous thoughtfulness Chari offers in this wide-ranging interview and check out her website here.   TIMESTAMPS: Chari Hawkins has amazing career as a heptathlete. [00:51] Chari explains her sport and talks about managing to keep her brain as well as her body in check for the two-day event. [04:07] How is the heptathlon scored? [08:08] You have to really train your mind. You have to deal with seven different personalities. [10:52] There is a tradition of everyone collapsing at the end of the last event. [14:08] How did the progression from college athlete to heptathlete go? She dealt with performance anxiety. [15:23] The gravity of the competition was extreme that she had attached her value as a person to the results. [24:53] It is terribly difficult to unwire the anxiety mindset. We need to train mentally. [34:30] She was waiting for a breakthrough to happen instead of having a plan to fix and create a breakthrough. [41:11] So often we give the athlete who “failed” space to deal with their feelings whereas it might be better to go to them and say, “How you doing?” A loss in sport doesn’t have to be life or death. [46:37] The fans and sponsors put much pressure on the athlete. [47:50] More than being a winning athlete, think about what you can bring to the world in the long run. [54:05] How is she able to make a living in this not too common sport? [29:10] Work for your own progress, not to get a sponsor. [01:07:19] How is she able to jump so high? {01:08:43] How does mental training work? [01:12:49] When in doubt about continuing on in your sport career, ask yourself these questions. [01:17:02]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page ChariHawkins.com Chari’s Instagram 30 Days With Chari Digital Course Chari’s World Athletics Profile   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part four of the Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification overview! We covered the first ten chapters of the course in previous episodes, and in this episode, we’re talking about sprinting and jumping. Sprinting is the ultimate primal workout and the quintessential expression of the homo sapiens’ genetically hardwired fight or flight response. When you perform these brief explosive acts, you are getting what is considered to be a “desirable” fight or flight stimulation, but one forgotten benefit of being a fitness enthusiast is that learning to persevere through these difficult physical challenges has a strong likelihood of carrying over to real life. By learning how to hone your fight or flight and stress mechanisms, you can actually become a more calm, balanced person.   TIMESTAMPS: Brad reviews the first chapters that were reviewed. {00:51] Sprinting is the ultimate primal workout and the quintessential expression of the homo sapiens, genetically hard-wired fight or flight response. [03:19] Jumping is important but if that is difficult to adopt due to your state of fitness, you can work up to it. [05:50] The importance of taking longer rest intervals cannot be understated. Learn the proper breathing techniques. [08:37] This chapter talks about mindset and peak performance. The brain is the ultimate arbiter of fatigue in the body. [15:15] Overreaching and overtraining can get you into an artificial high and you don’t realize the damage you are doing to your body. [18:06]  Rest, recovery, and sleep cannot be taken for granted. [24:01] Unplugging from electronic devices helps for the rest and recovery. [28:04]      LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification Overview, Part 1  Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification Overview, Part 2 Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification Overview, Part 3 Jumping Drills by Brad video Podcast with Janine Krause  Primal Health Coach.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another rebroadcast episode as we head back into the archives for this early episode with the amazing Ben Greenfield. Ben is a human information machine, biohacking wiz extraordinaire and just an extremely healthy, fit guy going on all kinds of channels with his expanded consciousness and his endless gratitude, and all his various interests, which you will hear about in this show: from spirituality to his great website and podcast to the books he has written (Boundless and Beyond Training), which are virtually encyclopedias with the kind of content you will not find in any other healthy living book, I truly don’t know how he does so much while producing so much content! But Ben really walks his walk; he lives and breathes what he talks about every day, so he is a great resource to listen to, as he has this unique ability to blend a scientific mindset with being a deep thinker and researcher (just read his blog on his website to see what an incredible writer he is). While Ben may not be for everyone because he is pretty hard-core, I think it’s important to reflect on the fact that most of us are very used to living a life of ease and convenience, and Ben challenges this common desire most people have to continue doing that by being the physical embodiment of this alternative way of living. In this episode, you will hear Ben share how he is able to read one book a day (as well as tons of great quotes from various books that are peppered throughout the episode), what he considers as important to our lifespan as sunshine and water, how he developed such a robust attitude towards productivity, as well as the one thing he does not consume that helps free up a lot of his time and energy. Enjoy this episode and the rare treat of hearing from a human existing on the absolute edge of peak performance, Ben Greenfield!   TIMESTAMPS: Ben Greenfield details his unbelievably active life. [09:01] After a bike accident, Ben took his harvested stem cells and expedited his recovery. [17:33] Ketosis element was included in the healing regimen that helped Ben as well. [19:13] Diet, fasting, being in ketosis has much to do with balancing your life of intense workouts and busy lifestyle. [22:34] The family gathering for the evening meal is incredibly important.  [26:15] Ben does not consume modern culture and uses his time toward health and fitness and family time. Micro workouts are a big part of his routine. [30:23] Is there a way to accelerate recovery after exercise? [40:41] Stem cell injections gave Ben a full body makeover. Ben would love to live to 170 years if it gave him time to fulfill his purpose in life. [45:41] Eating plants, controlling your blood sugar, not smoking, spending time with your friends and your family, moving around during the day and knowing what your purpose in life Is, is the road to longevity.  [51:58] What are some basic items an enthusiast could invest in? Hydrogen-rich water, heat therapy are examples. [53:33] Ben’s daily routine involves first thing in the morning 10 to 15 minutes of mobility work and breath work. Every day he writes down what he is grateful for and also naps. [01:03:14] The relationship with the children and the evening meal fills the late afternoon hours. [01:06:42] How did Ben’s path to medicine change? Now he’s created a power bar and other supplements. [01:10:47]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Boundless Beyond Training Get Kion.com The Concussion Repair Manual The Metabolic Approach to Cancer The End of Alzheimer’s Fast Food Nation Ben Greenfield   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. 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The human genetic requirement for health is to engage in near constant, everyday movement—we are simply not built to sit around. If you are walking around with good muscle mass and good muscle strength, you have asked your organs to perform every time you do any kind of exercise—as soon as you start lifting a weight or jogging down the street, your heart, your lungs, kidneys, liver, everything has to kick into gear in order to support that activity. So this concept of technical failure I will be discussing in today’s show really means becoming attuned to the point where you can instantly feel when your form is starting to break down, so that is when you stop, and not a moment later. Even if you are not interested in enrolling in the Primal Fitness Coach Certification course, there will be tons of great takeaways in this episode for anyone who wants to learn more about fitness and health by hearing this comprehensive overview of the certification course.    TIMESTAMPS: Brad is reviewing Parts 1 and 2 of this Certification Course Overview. [02:17]    A lot of fitness enthusiasts err by focusing only on cardio. Doing something explosive is also very important [06:58] Turn your attention to muscle mass rather than worrying about fat. [09:53] You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet. [12:09] Make sure your workouts aren’t too long.  Better to go hard and then go home. [14:24] Every set that you perform at every workout is best performed to technical failure. Experience a consistent quality of effort. [19:04] Understand your physiology as you work your body. [26:38] Micro workouts are the number one fitness breakthrough.  [28:13] Deadlifts and squats give you many fitness benefits. Get good at hip-hinging. [30:03] Resistance exercises are in different modalities like free weights and kettlebells. [39:58] There is a difference between upper body and lower body exercises. [42:46] Chapter 11 is about sprinting and jumping. Those are two of the most beneficial and quintessential human movements. [45:38]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page PrimalFitness.fit Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification Overview, Part 1 Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification Overview, Part 2 Oxygen Advantage Mark Sisson Push-ups Progression Exercises Brad’s Running Technique video Knees over Toes      QUOTES:  "The objective is to breathe as minimally as possible through your nose only at all times for the rest of your life." (McKeown)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve been talking to today’s guest, Bryan Gryn (host of the Get Lean, Eat Clean podcast) a lot recently about my experiment with eating more food and de-emphasizing things like fasting and low-carb models, as Bryan is a firm follower of the 2 Meals A Day strategy. During this show, I challenge him on eating more as we get into this topic and try to make sense of some potentially confusing, seemingly disparate points of view about fasting and calories. Bryan shares why it all comes down to knowing your baseline, so you can make choices about your life and routines based on the essential goals of getting optimal sleep, controlling stress, and everything else you need to do to live a generally healthy lifestyle. We get into fun topics like cold exposure and how to do it correctly, how to handle the assortment of different stressors present in modern life—both chronic and destructive, as well as the appropriate stressors (although we must remember these are all forms of stress—even restrictive diets). We also talk about how to fast and when not to fast, dive into the concept of redundant pathways, the benefits that come from the strategic application of restrictive diets, as well as how to do these diets the right way.    TIMESTAMPS: This simulcast brings great discussions on the pros and cons of restrictive diets. [00:53] Having compliance and long-term sustainability with self-experimentation is what really works. [06:41] It is important to be more thorough with getting your bloodwork, especially when you are testing out new dietary regimens to see how they affect you.  [09:43] It is difficult to get your Vitamin D needs met just through diet. Sun exposure is important.  [13:21]    We have to be careful in our already stressful lives when we add restrictive diets to our lives. [14:09] Breathwork can really help diminish your stress. [17:38] Which is colder: Lake Tahoe or chest freezer? You want the whole practice of cold exposure to be appropriately brief. [19:57] Brad wonders if the success of some of these diets could be largely driven by what you eliminate rather than the magic of the new “regimen.” [23:44] Protein foods are highly satiating so you aren’t usually looking to snack. [31:20] The key is to stay away from refined industrial seed oils and refined carbohydrates. [38:42] Can you overdo it with restricting and fasting? [43:02]    At all times your liver is working hard to make sure your glucose is balanced. [51:10] Brad has been experimenting on his carnivore-ish diet by adding carbs such as fruit. [55:02] Having a spare tire, losing muscle mass….those are the baseline for aging. [57:27] When you feel alert, energized, focused, and not hungry from not eating, this is due to turning on the stress mechanisms that are allowing you to feel that way without energy. [01:01:57] If you get rid of the processed foods, you are not going to get fat. (Lustig) [01:10:04] Today’s elite level athletes perform six times as much physical energy expenditure than the busiest hunger gatherer. [01:25:32]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Marek-Health.com/Brad Get Lean, Eat Clean The Vitamin D Solution Brian Liver King Johnson Ancestral Supplements Keto Reset Diet Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine Fit to Fat to Fit Podcast Metabolical Podcast with Robert Lustig   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 2 of the Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification course overview! We went through the introduction and chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in part 1, and in this episode, you will learn all kinds of fantastic drills to improve balance, ranging from stuff you can do at your work desk during the day to some great challenges that you can do at the gym, as well as some useful mobility and flexibility drills (and skills) you will hear about, especially as I take you through my beloved morning routine, which includes all kinds of fun and challenging exercises. These kinds of drills are really important—as Kelly Starrett says, athletes should dedicate 20% of training time to drills and skills. The Primal Fitness Coach Certification course has sections on everything from how to use the Bosu ball as well as a whole section on fascial restructuring and reawakening—one of the most interesting subjects I have had the opportunity to learn about as I researched this material. You’ll learn about the interconnectedness of how the whole fascial network operates, which actually encases all of our muscles—like a spiderweb that runs throughout our body. You will learn why fascial conditioning is more important (and safer) than fascial strengthening and why so many of the world’s leading athletes are second guessing our obsession and frequent application of so-called therapeutic recovery modalities—things like stretching, massage, foam rolling and jumping in the cold tub. As you will hear, the thinking behind this is when you unwind that muscular tension, you actually are unwinding some of the intended training effect—and the same applies for the inflammation that occurs after exercising—which can be counterproductive. We also discuss the GOATA method, why “the best ability for any athlete is availability,” and the exercises, skills and drills that play the biggest role in the process of aging gracefully, as well as the correct technique to use when performing them.   TIMESTAMPS: Brad reviews part 1 of this Primal Fitness Certification course. [01:06]In questioning therapeutic recovery, Brad asserts that when you unwind that muscular tension, you are unwinding some of the intended training effect. [02:17] Athletes should dedicate 20 percent of all training time to doing drills and skills. (Starrett) [05:17] Number one cause of demise for people over 65 is falling. [07:53] Squatting  technique skills are emphasized. It is, after all, a human default position. Single leg drills, too, are included. [08:50] Cardiovascular and endurance training are covered in Chapter 7. We learn how to design and structure a program appropriately. [14:08] When you're training for endurance, your body gets the genetic signaling going to preserve fat because that's the energy that you need to perform long distance exercise. [20:53] Principles, benefits, and strategies for high intensity exercise are covered in Chapter 8. [24:42] You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. [28:47] Micro workouts integrated into your day help much better than many people realize. [30:44] You want to exhibit precise technique at all times during workouts. [31:56] Brad points out how many activities people go to the gym for, can be enjoyed outside, not needing the equipment. [34:23] Technical failure is when you can still perform the exercise, but notice your technique faltering. You want to deliver a consistent quality of explosive effort during every rep. [36:21] The body moves in three planes of motion: the sagittal plane, the frontal plane, and the transverse plane. Understand, for example, what happens when you pick up a weight off the floor. [41:48] Micro workouts are the biggest breakthrough in the fitness scene. [44:07] Deadlifts and squats are covered in the next chapter.  These are fundamental to longevity. [48:34] Machines are probably a good place to start for the novice. [51:03] Chapter 11 presents comprehensive and precise instructions for how to perform a sprint workout properly. [53:27]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification Course. Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine Ready State.com (Kelly Starrett) TD Athletes Edge.com Cardio Doesn’t Exist Jogging 2.0 YouTube Dr. John Jaquish Instagram Podcast with Dr. Luks Dr. Layne Norton Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Walter George Podcast with Dr. Craig Marker Brad Kearns’s Running Technique   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. 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BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Sara Banta back to the show, the health queen of acceleratedhealthproducts.com and Accelerated Health Radio, a show I have been on a few times. We’re hitting it hard today with a variety of mostly diet-related topics, and she is also a supplement expert with some really cutting-edge products, so you’re going to hear a lot of pitches for supplements, which may or may not appeal to you depending on your current health state, but if you are not feeling great—if you suffer from gas, bloating, digestive pain after meals routinely, or if things just aren’t feeling right or snappy—then I think you will get a lot out of listening to Sara’s story, as it is pretty eye-opening. It also may inspire you to look a little further or explore some of the ways we can boost our health through supplementation, along with making the proper choices when it comes to food, sleep, and exercise.  You’ll hear how Sara’s son was diagnosed with leukemia at 10 years old, and how she brought him out of that state into perfect health with the use of colloidal silver, as well as how her family experienced no symptoms of Covid despite all testing positive for it. We also talk about how to make the best choices when following an animal based diet, how we both separately came to this “meat and fruit” emphasis in our current diets, why Sara wants us to choose wild meat like bison and elk, why red meat is superior to monogastric animals (think chicken, pork, and turkey), and why our current environment makes the importance of supplements (iodine in particular) more pressing than ever.   TIMESTAMPS: Supplements go along with eating healthy food choices. [01:12] Sara’s journey into health products was accelerated by her own illnesses as well as her son’s. [05:08] The health solutions Sara believes in are all natural that boost the immune system and detox the body. [07:02] We need to look at what is out of balance emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. [11:04] Many things our bodies need are not available in our foods. Iodine, for example, is not in our food supply any more. [13:29] Besides cold hands and feet, what other symptoms should we look for? [18:30] Are there any sources of iodine in our food? All the sources from the sea are contaminated. [21:38] If you get nauseous then you eat fat, you have to clean out your liver. Stay away from the sulfur vegetables. [25:05] Wild animal protein is an important distinction. [26:24] In the ruminant animals, with multiple stomachs, the red meat is superior to the chicken, turkey, and pork. [30:28]Why does a strict carnivore approach help with healing leaky gut? [35:55] How are the processed foods that are ladened with refined industrial seed oils and sugars and grains causing gut dysfunction? [39:03] When you start losing fat weight, you are releasing some toxins. [46:15] We hear a lot about fasting.  Are there problems with that?  [47:39] There is fasting, keto, carnivore, all these different approaches.  How do we know what is best for us? People can get used to anything. [51:54] If you are unable to give up your favorite pizza or ice cream, you are sacrificing your health. You have to be careful even if you are shopping in Whole Foods Market. [01:00:44]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping pageAccelerated Health Products.com Butcher Box Wild Idea Buffalo   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so excited to share with you the release of this comprehensive project, one that has been two years in the making in order to create the ultimate online certification experience for the topic of fitness! I’m talking about the Primal Fitness Coach online certification program—a home study, multimedia educational program that we believe is the single most comprehensive, online educational experience you’ll find anywhere. If you want to start a career in fitness, elevate your career in fitness, or if you just want to enhance your overall personal knowledge of all aspects of leading a healthy, active, fit, energetic lifestyle, then you will love this course. Homestudy is where it’s at these days, and in this very intensive program, it helps even more to be able to go at your own pace. You also have the perk of having endless access to the materials! In this show, I will walk you through all the details of what you’ll be learning if you decide to embark on this guided journey on all aspects of fitness. One important point we hit on is that in this highly regimented, goal oriented, focused, driven, hectic society, it can be easy to thoughtlessly apply the same mentality to our fitness pursuits, thinking we must quantify and measure everything, and push ourselves past our breaking point. But science and the wisdom of our bodies tells us that we shouldn’t go out of our way to put up consistent results at the expense of our health, which is why the first chapter of the course is centered around the concept of Fitness for Health. Unfortunately, a lot of mainstream fitness programming is flawed and inherently overly stressful, but this episode will teach you how to draw the distinction between fitness and health— something all health conscious people must remember, as it is entirely possible to be super fit while also being unhealthy!   TIMESTAMPS: Home study multimedia Primal Fitness Coaching Certification is now available. The best gift you could give to yourself. [01:02] Chapter one is entitled “Fitness for Health.” It is possible to be fit and unhealthy at the same time. [02:57] Ideally in any workout, you should feel comfortable by taking things down a notch or two. You do not have to suffer and struggle to keep fit.  [06:04] Steady state cardio requires the same caution to overdoing it. [09:45] Include play in your routine.  [11:33] Simon Whitfield’s 80-year-old self is his coach. Make sure you align your activities for longevity with age-appropriate workouts. [14:24] You need to be consistent. But, of course, you can go all out once in a while. [19:17] The second chapter of the course is about everyday movement. Just moving more in daily life, is possibly more important than adhere to a devoted fitness regimen.  [23:42] The third chapter is called Human Posture and Movement Fundamentals. Standing improperly causes back pain. Learn good posture. [32:01] Workplace variation includes stand-up desks but many other things that give you variation. Can you walk while on a phone call? [36:42] Breathing properly is covered in Chapter Four. Deep breaths are associated with stress and shallow calm relaxing breaths are associated with relaxation. [39:18] The BOLT test analyzes the tolerance of carbon dioxide in your body. [47:16] The do’s and dont's of proper stretching is covered in the next chapter. It is a fundamental element of fitness.  [50:30] Mobility, flexibility, balance, and injury prevention skills are taught in Chapter Six. [54:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Primal Fitness Coach Certification Course Tabata protocol Ten Primal Blueprint Laws Primal Endurance Online Course Simon Whitfield coach is 80 years old Cactus to Cloud hike Switzerland Hut to Hut hike Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine Move Your DNA Esther Gokhale Method Eight Steps to a Healthy Back The Oxygen Advantage Breath ShiftAdapt.com BOHR effect What Doesn’t Kill us Brad’s Podcast on Breathing   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. 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BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about anxiety—the very prominent condition we hear about these days attached so frequently to quarantine and the massive disruption of our global lifestyle for the last couple years, as well as a long-suffering human condition. Today’s guest, Dr. Ellen Vora, brings a fresh, memorable and unique take on anxiety—one that will give you some instantly helpful tips and tricks that you can implement into your own life. Through Dr. Vora’s expertise, you will learn simple strategies that allow you to tune into your anxiety in order to allow it to protect and guide you. Author of the book The Anatomy of Anxiety, Dr. Vora works as a psychiatrist in New York City, practicing what I would call “holistic psychiatry”, since she deals in the field of traditional medicine while bringings in all kinds of functional and health promoting strategies and behaviors into her work with patients. In this episode, you’ll learn about the one thing that was the main driver behind Dr. Vora’s major health decline (this incidentally was also what led to her health awakening) and the two different kinds of anxiety—what causes them, and how to effectively treat them. You will also hear about Dr. Vora’s groundbreaking approach to understanding how anxiety manifests in the body and mind, which will give you a practical, effective perspective on how you can overcome it. Instead of thinking of the discomfort of anxiety as a pathology that must be labeled, Dr.Vora has reframed that discomfort instead as “a signal to heed.” Once you see anxiety from that viewpoint, you can truly reframe the term, and start seeing it as something that actually serves to alert us to the fact that something else is out of balance—in our bodies, our lives, our relationships, in the world. This anxiety, as you will hear Dr. Vora explain, is not harmful, but instead quite vital to our wellbeing, as it helps keep us focused on our goals and to recalibrate when we’re out of alignment with our life’s work.    TIMESTAMPS: Let’s talk about anxiety. There are two kinds:  false anxiety and true anxiety. [01:12] In treating patients, Dr. Vora began to question the impact of medications. She is more interested in prevention. [4:30] Conventional medicine is not the answer to everything. [09:12] Ellen’s medical training has brought her to her current practice of using lifestyle adjustments and other alternative methods. [14:23] Does she have to get off the insurance model since she practices alternative medicine? How did she transform how she is in the world? [20:12] Anxiety can often be traced to unrelated imbalances. One can transfer the feeling into purposeful action.  [28:28] What is the difference between true and false anxiety? {33:38] Medical education has been bought by the pharmaceutical industry. [36:49] There are so many things that affect mental health such as diet, lack of sleep, artificial light, inflammation, and so forth. [41:17] How does one get motivated to adhere to the ideal lifestyle recommendations the doctor suggests? [47:00] Do pharmaceuticals have a role in her practice? [51:12] Are you allowed to play with the placebo effect in today’s medicine? [55:22]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Anatomy of Anxiety  The Mood Cure Gretchen Rubin Podcast EllenVora.com Ellenvoramd (Instagram)   QUOTES: "Genes load the gun, and the environment pulls the trigger." (Dr. Vora) "Mental health is physical health." (Dr. Vora)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. 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It’s time for the 87% podcast! The title of this episode comes from one of the most important, impactful quotes about athletic training that I have seen in a long time: “Jakob Ingedbrigtsen estimates that he seldom pushes himself beyond 87% of his maximum effort in workouts. Yes, 87%, so he can preserve the best of himself on race day.” This quote came from a New York Times article about Jakob, who has been dominating middle distance running on the world stage after an incredibly rapid and high-profile ascension from his teenage years. Now only 21 years old, he is at the very top of the world, and he’s an absolute machine. You can watch his races on YouTube and see how he just goes to the front and dares anyone to pass him—he just wears out the greatest runners on the planet with this incredibly strategic, powerful running strategy at his preferred distance of 1,500 meters. In this episode, you’ll learn all about Jakob’s specific training methods, which were designed by his father and two brothers (who happen to be impressive champions in their own right) to create a quite novel but effective training program, one that is quite different from the traditional model that we’ve seen.    TIMESTAMPS: Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers have an incredibly strategic, powerful running strategy. [00:58] He does not exceed 87%. To ask yourself to go faster than threshold requires a significant increase in lactate accumulation. [04:58] Jakob, at age 16, broke a world record of 1500 meters under 4 minutes. [09:26] When you train at a slower pace, you get better without that constant battle of breakdown, burnout, illness, and injury. [11:38] When you overdo the training, you will know it by being exhausted for the rest of the day and the sugar cravings that arise. [14:59] How does Jakob train? He rarely runs an individual workout over one hour!! [17:37] We want to encourage this protocol to your own training and your own race pace. [25:21] How can you, a regular person, apply this 87% to your training? [31:09] The brain does not need to be trained repeatedly to suffer. [37:08]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Jakob Ingebrigtsen Team Ingebrigtsen Reality Show Fast Elaine Instagram Prime Endurance Mastery Course   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s get ready to rumble with Cynthia Monteleone! She is a World Champion Masters Track and Field athlete and a certified holistic metabolic analytics practitioner. Cynthia comes from the beautiful island of Maui and is full of positive energy and enthusiasm, and our conversation today is interesting and inspiring, and trust me, the minute the show is over, you are going to be ready to sprint! She is a huge proponent of the overall fitness and health lifestyle benefits of sprinting, and at the very end of the show, she shares a fabulous list detailing the 10 reasons why sprinting is superior to cardio for fitness, health, and everything else. You’ll hear about her background as a college athlete, the 20-year break she took to live real life and raise kids in Hawaii, and then her rapid ascension to winning the World Title for sprinting in her age group. Her time for a 400-meter sprint is 57 seconds! If you need a reference point for that time, it’s an extraordinary performance: I will admit, she’s faster than me! It’s also faster than how she ran in college as a D1 athlete! Cynthia is turning back the clock like nobody’s business, and she has this amazing and unique blend of steep scientific knowledge as well as practical application from being an all-around World Champion jock. We’ll get into some science at the very end with this well-read, well-researched certified practitioner, who also started MAM: Metabolic Analytics of Maui, a company that helps clients reach their nutrition and physical fitness goals. Through analytics, consultation and education, she helps everyday folks as well as elite athletes. Enjoy hearing this lively conversation with Cynthia, and if you want to learn more about her work, click here.   TIMESTAMPS: World champion sprinter is here to talk about sprinting, supplements, and the timing of workouts as part of her training. [00:57]    After running in college, Cynthia took a hiatus to raise a family and then journeyed forward to win a world championship. [03:43] Your body does a great job cleaning up your system by storing toxins in the body fat. [06:09] While training with Charles Poliquin, she improved her running skills by 50%. [08:28] She ran the 400 in 58 flat at age 42, in the Masters meet. [13:11] When you are going for marginal improvements and you’re already at the elite level trying to get faster, the training is pretty difficult. [19:02] Cynthia talks about the supplements she has found that works well, especially when traveling. The timing of your workouts is important too. [21:18] Stop icing and stop static stretching when trying to recover. [27:30] Cynthia basically is on an animal protein-based diet. Lactate is a valuable energy source. [30:12] You can tell by the bicep measurement how their testosterone is and the tricep measurement how the estrogen is.  [34:13] Especially an issue with women is the toxins that reside in the body that come from scented candles, beauty products, lotions, etc.  [39:13] Dietary optimization is still an important goal, even with elite athletes. [48:19] Ditch the AirPods! They are microwaving your brain. There is a lot of research on EMF. [54:00] What percentage of the workouts are working within your capacity so that you can recover and rebuild? [56:35] Sprinting is better than cardio for fat loss and gut health. There are 10 reasons why. One is you get better hormone balance. [01:03:34] The micro bacteria in your microbiome is dictated by what foods you eat and what type of exercise you do. [01:07:38] Sprinters are smarter than distance runners. Number 4 is sprinting makes you happier. [01:09:38] Overuse injuries are more abundant in endurance training. There is a high risk in endurance for heart remodeling. [01:10:43] Body fat percentage is number seven. If you are too thin, you have poor hormone health. [01:13:11] You can damage the DNA in the cells when participating in endurance. [01:15:18] AQP4 is a water channel which is in your brain like the lymphatic system. [01:17:06] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Metabolic Analytics of Hawaii Cynthia Monteleone Cynthia racing against high school girls Cynthia's Instagram What is MAM Peak Human podcasts Fast Over 40   QUOTES: "If you’re in the gym longer than an hour, you are making friends, not progress!"(Poliquin) "Sprinting is better for aging, than endurance training." (Monteleone)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When talking about backing off of fasting and restrictive eating and eating more nutritious calories to be more healthy and more active, are we rejecting the widely validated health benefits of things like ketone production and fasting-induced autophagy? Absolutely not, but we might want to reflect how restrictive eating benefits those with metabolic damage more so than those with metabolic health.  In this show I share insights on the topic from numerous experts, including #listentothesisson primal OG Mark Sisson, Mike Mutzel of High Intensity Health, my longtime primal colleague Dr. Lindsay Taylor, podcaster and author (and deep dietary experimenter) Melanie Avalon, Dr. Cate Shanahan, Health coach and former podcast guest Ryan Baxter (who consumed 600 extra calories per day for a year and didn’t gain weight, a great validation of the additive model of energy expenditure), and also quotes from an article about the energy deficiency struggles of USA national champion distance runner Elise Cranny - and how she ate her way back to top form. Listen in and learn how to best strategize the use of fasting, low-carb/keto, and intense exercise and how to avoid the pitfalls of energy deficiency and overly-stressful lifestyle circumstances.    TIMESTAMPS: We get into controversy calling into question some of the many pillars of the ancestral health movement. [01:25] Getting away from the standard American diet of nutrient deficient processed foods hamper energy production. [04:35] Folks who are in the lowest metabolic health category will benefit the most from cleaning up their diets. [07:48] Triglycerides to HDL ratio is the single most important category in your blood work to watch to track heart disease risk factors. [09:43] Even a healthy, athletic, lean, fit person could potentially be experiencing some adverse effects of the chronically minimal insulin in the diet. [13:55] When we are trying to optimize the model of ancestral health, it is important to reflect how some of these things apply to modern life. [15:05] We're asking way more from our bodies, from our minds and from our stress response than the ancestral, hunter gatherer. [20:53] Brad is comparing and contrasting expert insights between the energy balance concept and strict ancestral boilerplate. [26:30] The research validates that exercise boosts autophagy quicker and more intensely than fasting. [29:10] Most of the benefits of fasting come from calorie restriction plus a heightened awareness of what you are putting in your mouth. [33:20] There’s a difference in the way different carbs and different fats are metabolized. [40:11] Overtraining and not eating enough can really throw you off.  [42:08] You have to be healthy to be an elite athlete. [45:55] There’s no doubt that the restricted diets aren’t for everybody. [52:28] Fat is survival and nutritious carbs are ideal for maximum cellular energy production and turning up all those dials. [56:38]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Eat More, Move More Podcast with Lindsay Berra Keto Reset Diet Nourish Balance Thrive Weston A. Price Foundation Dr. Marshall Sahlins, The Original Affluent Society The Primal Blueprint Mike Mutzel on fasting Dr. Shanahan – Cancer Proof Mark’s Daily Apple Podcast with Melanie Avalon Ray Peat, Ph.D.   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Dr. Sarah Pospos to the show to discuss her interesting career path in the world of psychiatry, specifically telepsychiatry. Dr. Sarah is a devoted B.rad listener, and in this show, you’ll learn about her highly integrative approach to psychiatry—as you’ll hear, I had to push and prod her to even talk about prescription medication! She is a strong supporter of incorporating exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, time management and breathing exercises and yoga in order to handle the very common, prevailing mental health struggles that have escalated in recent years, especially in the age of quarantine and the accordant lifestyle disruptions (such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc). The immediate successful interventions that can concur with something like a simple breathing exercise or a quick workout will be great takeaways from this show; in fact she cites research that proves a single workout can alleviate the acute symptoms of anxiety! You’ll also hear about imposter syndrome: why it’s become so prevalent and how to combat it without becoming overly arrogant, egoistical, and narcissistic, and learn a lot about how to achieve balance in both your brain and in your life. Dr. Sarah Pospos is a sports and perinatal psychiatrist and former student athlete. Her Masters in Psychopharmacology and Applied Psychology allow her to add even more insights on all things medication and human behavior—she has published quite a bit on work burnout, anxiety and depression at UCLA, UCSD, Harbor-UCLA and UCSB. Dr. Sarah is devoted to helping working professionals feel their best again, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression or other psychiatric challenges associated with work stress, intense workload, deadlines, no work-life balance and others. She incorporates exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, effective time management (especially as a full-time psychiatrist and new mom of 2 under 2), and other sustainable lifestyle changes.   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Pospos is a psychiatrist who believes exercise, nutrition, and sleep and such are preferable to medication for handling life’s struggles. [01:27] How closely related are the more traditional treatments vs. the lifestyle focus. [09:26] What are some of the challenges when people maybe are too depressed or anxious to adhere to the healthy lifestyle changes you are encouraging? [11:29] What role does medication play in intervention? [14:01] Does modern day psychiatric training include these important aspects like sleep, diet, exercise? [16:01] Telepsychiatry is convenient for busy folks.  There is no need to take commuting time away from work or errands. [18:12] Dr. Pospos’s practice is out of network for insurance for many reasons. [20:45] Research on burnout, anxiety, depression shows a strong connection with lifestyle changes such as yoga and meditation being implemented is beneficial. [24:23] Anxiety relates back to our ancestors as a threat to survival. [29:16] Is cold-water therapy a good treatment for anxiety? [32:47] Exercise, art, and other activities can give you a sense of mastery, which, of course, helps with mental health. [35:13] Where do medications fit in? Are they overused, over prescribed? [37:34] There is such a continuum in diagnoses and labeling in this field. [43:29] There is a big effect on our mental health with navigating the internet and mobile devices. [50:09] Comparing yourself to others can lead to imposter syndrome. [52:16] It is important, especially for kids, to try to implement the mindset in the process rather than outcomes. The emphasis needs to be on effort and personal improvement. [58:34] How does Dr. Pospos keep her own life balanced in a healthy manner? [01:03:42]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page LifestyleTelepsychiatry.com Dopamine Nation Mindset The Inverse Power of Praise (How not to Talk to your Kids) Podcast with Ashley Merryman Nurture Shock Top Dog Dr. Pospos’ website    Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. 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BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After discussing the importance of getting healthy first before contemplating fat reduction goals, this show addresses the big issue of the day: how does a healthy, active, fit individual with ambitious performance optimize eating. In particular, how closely do we need to align with “ancestral” health practices like fasting or keto in hectic, high stress modern life? I’ll talk about the concept of “redundant pathways,” where we obtain similar benefits like autophagy (natural internal cellular detoxification process) through the pathways of fasting or intense exercise.  We’ll also explain with expert support how fasting and restrictive diets are most beneficial to those with metabolic damage, and less beneficial and potentially risky (of overstressing the organism and prompting undesirable compensatory slowdowns of metabolic, hormonal, or immune function) to active, fit specimens—especially females.  Finally, we quote Primal Health Coach and former podcast guest Ryan Baxter as he provides details on the constrained model of energy expenditure, including new research suggesting the constrained model only applies when you exist in an energy deficit (like a hunter-gatherer), while the additive model (exercise more, burn more calories, get leaner) is more relevant when we have an energy surplus.   TIMESTAMPS: Restrictive diets work because of what they eliminate rather than the magical powers of engaging in a specific eating pattern. Get healthy first. [02:43] Dr. Paul Saladino promotes roots, seeds, stems and leaves. Watch out for plant toxins. [04:53] Restrictive diets benefit most those folks who have the most metabolic damage. [08:02] Can we eat too much protein? [11:40] Dr. Tommy Wood recommends that you eat as much nutritious food as possible, of course, along with moving frequently. [17:02] Females respond differently to fasting, carb restriction, calorie restriction, and time-restricted feeding than males do. [22:56] Lindsay Berra reports that there are almost no incidences of restrictive dieting among elite athletes. [26:09] Whatever direction your food intakes takes, the bottom line is to keep moving and enjoy life. [30:53] When in positive energy balance, when you have enough calories, the relationship between your energy expenditure and your physical activity is additive. [35:19] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Mike Mutzel on fasting Ryan Baxter podcast Gabby Reece podcast My Foot is Too Big for the Glass Slipper The Paleo Thyroid Solution Lindsay Berra podcast The Paleo Diet Book Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) QUOTES: "If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Wolf) "Eat as much nutritious food as possible." (Wood) "Reproduction, repair, growth, and locomotion are a zero-sum game." (Pontzer)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s my pleasure to introduce a very interesting conversation with Primal Health Coach Ryan Baxter. Ryan is an ordinary guy living a pretty normal life with an everyday job as a software engineer, with two kids, a wife, and a busy family life, but he’s also a fitness enthusiast who works frequently with everyday clients, giving him a lot of street knowledge to share in this episode. We talk about some of these big picture concerns that have been my obsession lately on the show regarding the Energy Balance insights from Jay Feldman and the role of diet in peak performance, recovery, and fat reduction.  Ryan is a self-described data nerd—he even has a metabolic cart in his house (a scientific device that tells you the ratio of carbs to fat you are burning during exercise). We talk about one very interesting thing he has been doing over the last year which has been to consume more daily calories, to the tune of 700 additional calories per day for an entire year. Guess what? His body composition was exactly the same—optimal and under 10% body fat. This opens up the dialogue to call into question or to look at a bigger perspective of the so-called constrained model of energy expenditure. We talk through these insights and how they might apply to, for example, the information Dr. Pontzer has shared on the show about the constrained model of energy expenditure.  Emerging research suggests the constrained model is largely relevant to people in a caloric deficit, such as a hunter gatherer striving to get enough calories a day to survive, versus those of us in the modern world who have caloric abundance. If you are able to access sufficient food to fuel your busy, energetic day, then the constrained model doesn’t apply as much as the not so familiar additive model. In the additive model, if you do consume more calories as Ryan described, you will find ways to become more energetic—and that is a good thing. This allows you to perform good workouts, to build and maintain lean muscle mass and maintain excellent cognitive function all day and turn up all those dials that I talk about to optimize your reproduction, repair, growth and locomotion.  This show will be particularly relevant to those of us who practice extreme devotion to health and fitness and who are experimenting or have experimented with restrictive diets while also pursuing peak performance goals (both fitness and cognitive), as well for anyone wanting to live an energetic, happy, healthy, balanced lifestyle.   TIMESTAMPS: Can you consume vastly more calories and maintain body composition? [01:24]When you burn a lot of energy, you slow down in other areas. [06:40] Today’s elite athlete does six times the energy expenditure of the busiest hunter gatherer. [08:35] The energy balance theory is controversial. Should we eat more carbs? Should we be fasting? [12:42] When Ryan works with his clients, he has found they unintentionally have lost weight even when adding more foods to their diets. [21.23]    The body starts shutting some stuff down if it has to steal energy from somewhere else. [28:35] The constrained model implies that you are going to hit this calorie burning ceiling no matter what you do. [32:47] The entry point is to eliminate processed foods. [37:18] Fasting turns on stress hormones but there are occasions where it is done. [41:09] Everyone should eat the widest range of food they possibly can, according to Ryan. [46:15] Keep an eye on your blood work. Brad’s triglycerides were too low on his last test. [54:22] Only one percent of American males are under 10% or below body fat. [01:09:06]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Metabolism) Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) Feldman Podcast no. 1 Feldman Podcast no. 2 CGM is a glucose monitor RJB health.coach Ryan Jason Baxter What Ryan eats for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Constrained Model Blog Posts: Part 1 and Part 2 Fat Loss, Building Strength, and Mental Breakthroughs  Ryan’s Blog Sign up for Ryan’s newsletter  RJB Health Coaching Instagram RJB Health Coaching Facebook page Ryan’s Instagram Shiftadapt Test   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I will share a bunch of comments from both experts and listeners as I continue to ponder the big picture question of whether healthy fit folks might want to rethink the “obligation” to fast, restrict carbs, restrict eating windows and prioritize fat burning to the extreme—because these trigger survival mechanisms can be possibly too stressful when combined with a devoted athletic regimen as well as hectic, high stress modern life in general. However, we might best frame the discussion into the distinct categories of those who want to reduce excess body fat and those at healthy body composition with peak performance goals. In this show I present the gateway to being prepared to succeed with fat reduction: you must eliminate processed foods and increase all forms of general everyday movement, and not discuss anything else until you have a good groove with these objectives. You’ll learn why Dr. Herman Pontzer claims any diet is essentially a “gimmick,” why it’s impossible to get fat on a clean diet, why most of the benefits of time restricted feeding come from calorie restriction, and how these diets do work if the whole “eat less food, exercise more” idea for sure doesn’t work.   TIMESTAMPS: Fasting, restricting carbs, restricting eating windows all create stress mechanisms. [01:17] People use different diet strategies toward their goal of reducing excess body fat. [03:34] Eating less food and exercising more does not work for fat reduction because your body slows down and your metabolic dials turn down.  [06:52] First eliminate the industrial seed oils. The niche diets are effective largely because of what they eliminate, rather than the magical benefits of what’s comprised in the diet. [09:09] Refined sugars and refined grains, as well as natural plant toxins produce endotoxins in the gut. [12:17] Anything ending in “itis” like colitis, arthritis, gastritis, asthma, allergies, etc. can be associated with plant toxins in your system. [17:53] The best way to get started on the elimination diet would be the 30-day carnivore experiment where you are eating strictly animal foods. [22:26]Diet is one component of being healthy and getting yourself primed for fat reduction. The other stuff is lifestyle related. It is easy to get pushed into over-consumption and have poor sleep habits. [25:26] Long periods of stillness promote chronic inflammation in the body. [29:00] Get healthy first by eliminating the processed foods, the oils, and plant toxins, and your appetite will be regulated. [30:12]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Jay Feldman Podcast no. 1 Jay Feldman Podcast no. 2 Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Metabolism) Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) CarnivoreMD2.0 Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Lustig Metabolical   QUOTES:"It is virtually impossible to get fat, to become obese, to continue to add body fat over time if you eat wholesome, healthy, nutritious foods and eliminate processed foods." (Lustig) "It’s not about the calories that you burn, it’s about the movement itself." (Sisson)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy a highly informative and inspirational conversation with renowned stem-cell expert and award-winning author, Dr. Joy Kong of the Uplyft Longevity Center in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Joy discusses her riveting memoir called Tiger of Beijing and her breakthrough stem cell and peptide skin care product called CharaOmni. She discusses a bit of her background, sharing her experiences with trying to leave China and study in the USA, and the incredible logistics and personal hardships she had to endure and overcome to pursue her career in medicine in America. Then you will learn about the wide ranging benefits of stem cell therapy, including details about the scientific effects and various treatment options available. You will also learn about some cutting-edge practices that Dr. Joy uses at her clinic, such as ketamine therapy, peptide treatments, and nitric oxide treatments. The future of medicine is upon us, and it is functional, progressive, integrative, and holistic. Forward thinking leaders like Dr. Joy Kong are leading a revolution! It’s time to transcend the diagnosis-medication-surgery model of today’s Western medicine and learn how stem cell therapy and other innovations can help maximize the benefits of your healthy lifestyle practices.  Dr. Joy Kong is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician, anti-aging and stem cell specialist, educator, and CEO. As the founder of Uplyft Longevity Center in Chatsworth, CA, she focuses her efforts on the prevention of aging, as well as chronic diseases that no one else has been able to heal. She believes that complete healing can only come from looking at the whole person—mind, body, and soul. Learn more at UplyftLongevityCenter.com and CharaOmni.com   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Kong is a free-thinking physician who has much to say about stem cell therapy. [01:24] Through many difficult attempts, she was determined and finally made it to America. [06:19]If you’re doing something you’re excited about, everything's going to be fine. [12:20] Medicine should be more than diagnosing and prescribing. [15:05] Not much about nutrition was taught in medical school. [18:27] From practicing psychiatry, Joy went into longevity medicine. [21:41] It is difficult to be open to more information. [29:59] What is a stem cell? What are the treatments? [32:05] Do healthy people have the same number of stem cells as unhealthy people the same age? [38:57] Because you are older, your inflammation markers are elevated. There are things you can do to slow down the aging train. [39:36] Do healthy lifestyle practices have any magical effect on stem cells? Is therapy always using others’ stem cells? No. [43:19] Has the stem cell industry movement grown fast? {52:17] Stem cell transplantation is the same as tissue transplant. [55:15] Can any medical doctor do this?  What are the guidelines? [58:34] The implanted cells know exactly what to do. [01:01:59] Joy developed skin care products. So many products on the market today are toxic. [01:03:56] What is ketamine therapy? [01:08:28]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Primal Prescription American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine YouTube: Are All MSC's Created Equal?Dr. Joy Kong UplyftLongevityCenter.com Chara Omni Tiger of Beijing book   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. 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I’m pleased to dig into the file and tee up some wonderful Q&A from a most astute group of listeners. This particular show is inspired by a lengthy and compelling email I received from a young listener named Dan Patterson (from way back in 2020)—we had a great exchange in writing and I have been reflecting on the ideas discussed frequently since then, especially on the heels of recording my recent episodes with Jay Feldman. Finally, I get around to addressing this concept of “eat more, move more”—a particularly topical discussion in light of my recent fascination with Jay’s Energy Balance message, as seen in our two interview shows and my four-part series of reflections on the Energy Balance concept as applied to individual peak performance and longevity goals. Dan was only 20 years old when he posed this incredibly astute and progressive idea that maybe maximizing our intake of nutritious foods will in turn help us maximize daily activity levels and in turn promote maximum vitality and longevity. Whether you go all-in on this concept or whether you have a little trouble buying it, it can be helpful to explore the flip side of the pendulum. In our fascination with fasting, carb restriction, and time restricted feeding, and rigid adherence to the ancestral model of living, we may be at times distorting the big picture of how we can optimize healthspan today. In this episode, you will hear Dan and I going back and forth about the potential benefits of a faster metabolism to counter this frequent notion that a slower metabolism will promote longevity, all about the dangers and risks of stacking too many stressors (in particular vigorous exercise and a busy, active, energetic day with calorie restriction, carbohydrate restriction, and time restricted feeding) and why cool hands and feet can be indicative of a slower metabolism.    TIMESTAMPS: Brad elaborates on the idea that fasting turns on stress hormones, as does keto and low carb. [01:15] We must call into question this idea that minimizing caloric intake is going to be directly correlated with longevity. [04:32] Dan Patterson, a listener, talks about the flawed mentality of calories in and calories out.  You cannot exercise away a bad diet. [05:42]  Eat more. Move more. [09:38] If you are eating nutritious foods, it is difficult to put excess weight on. [19:10] How much can we move and how much can we eat? [26:16] Archetypal resting postures added to your day have a great impact on overall health. [27:09] A faster metabolism means faster recovery from injuries. You’re never sick. You’re happier. You’re not irritable. [33:24]     LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Burn Don’t Just Sit There Mark Sisson Resting Positions   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m pleased to welcome Shelby Houlihan to the show, one of the greatest female distance runners in the world. Shelby is the American record holder at 5000m and was in 4th place in the 2019 world championships at 1500m. She’s also an 11-time US national champion and an extraordinary competitor, so you will learn a lot from hearing her talk about her training, focus, dedication and development as an athlete. Unfortunately, Shelby did suffer from a pretty big setback that was both highly publicized and extremely dramatic. You will hear the disturbing details of her doping violation—and while Shelby sees it as an ordeal that has helped her grow as a person overall, there was a tremendous injustice heaped upon her by the anti-doping authorities in global sport, which will be revealed in this episode. While it is acknowledged that we have a massive problem in modern sports (one we have had for decades) when it comes to doping and cheating, as you will hear in this show, it is completely undisputed that the ingestion of this banned substance (which was found in mere trace amounts) did not confer a performance advantage—yet she received a four-year long ban! You will hear the truth about her experience with the legal system, not receiving due process and having to empty her bank accounts to defend herself, and how she has dealt with this challenging situation by using it as a way to grow as a person and learn how to remain positive regardless of external circumstances.   TIMESTAMPS: Shelby Houlihan, today’s guest, will be talking about her career and also how the anti-doping organizations disrupted her career. [01:17] On the road to being one of the best runners in the world, Shelby hit a major bump in the road, a burrito from a food truck! [06:51] What are the steps for anti-doping procedures? It is hard to trust the system. [17:29] People question Shelby’s integrity. She is the one who has the burden of proof of her innocence. [19:32] All the agencies and all the arbitrators she went before agreed that the amount of this substance did not affect her performance. [31:57] She felt so helpless through this long ordeal. [36:26] Are the people who work in the field of anti-doping fair? [41:41] How does Shelby manage day to day life in this adversity? [44:16] The hardest part is doing workouts by herself. [55:59] What is she not allowed to do while under ban? [01:02:06] What is Shelby’s opinion about the state of competitors cheating? Are people breaking records legitimately?  [01:07:02] This has been a year of personal growth for Shelby. [01:11:51] Is Shelby confident that she will not be past her prime when she returns and how is she surviving the losses? [01:15:43]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Shelby Houlihan statement after ban ClearShelby.com Donate to Shelby's legal defense here Shelby winning US National Championship 1500m   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to fitness suggestions for anti-aging, part 3! We got into it in parts 1 and 2 and covered a variety of important topics, citing some of the great leaders in this space like Dr. Howard Luks, Dr. Peter Attia, Mark Sisson, Rob Wolf, Dr. Doug McGuff, Dr. Craig Marker, and Jay Feldman. We previously covered different types of fitness activities, talking about aerobic conditioning and how it is intertwined with increasing all forms of general everyday movement, then resistance exercise, touching on various strategies and ideas like Dr. Doug McGuff’s wonderful big 5 workout that I’ve become a big fan of, as well as some other aspects of high intensity training—the benefits and also the way to conduct these workouts properly, as well as how powerful the preservation of fitness and lean muscle mass and aerobic conditioning is for anti-aging. Another key point made was the importance of working on your balance, mobility, and flexibility, and why visceral fat is a sign of metabolic dysfunction, declining fitness and declining hormone status. We also did a quick overview of some diet and supplementing objectives, which we’ll be getting into in more detail in this show as we discuss the best strategies for anti-aging. To listen to part 1, click here, and here for part 2.   TIMESTAMPS: This show will cover diet and supplementing in detail, and then some closing comments to wrap it all up and age gracefully. [02:38] Dr. Saladino recommends the protein intake of one gram per pound of body weight. What makes you hungry, is you are not getting your protein needs met. [03:41] Dr. Saladino also recommends getting one gram per pound of body weight in fat. [08:56] Carbohydrate is probably the most controversial and disputed element of diet optimization.  [11:40] It's a great idea to just go by your appetite and be sure that you're preparing ample quantities of nutrient dense, highly satisfying, enjoyable meals. [14:07] Do we need to supplement to complete our dietary requirements? [17:00] Creatine is very important. It goes directly to supporting your cellular production. [26:34] Animal organ supplements are really a source of food. Liver is one of the best nutrient-dense foods. [30:39] After covering exercise, diet and supplements, we need to remind you of the importance of sleep, rest, restoration and downtime. [34:00] The expectations society puts on the modern woman can result in high rates of anxiety and depression. [37:23] Magnesium is important and is lacking in today’s modern diet. [39:25] Set yourself up for success. [43:48]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Dr. Naiman Keto Reset Diet Creatine Bordeaux Kitchen Ancestral Supplements The Sleep Revolution Podcast with John Gray, No. 1 Podcast with John Gray, No. 2 MagBreakthrough.com Butcher Box   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a very positive and enthusiastic guest, Dave Sherwin—a longtime promoter of health, weight loss, vitality and peak performance. Dave is a lifelong golfer and former competitive basketball player who has done incredible competitions like Spartan Beast (which he completed in four hours!) and is blazing that trail in his 50s for continued peak performance and vitality. A dedicated practitioner of mindfulness and meditation, Dave also has a program called the “Dirobi UnDiet”, which is a strategy to lose weight away from the tired and often criticized methods of crash dieting, eating less and exercising more, etc.—in short, a more mindful approach to weight loss. He also has a cool program involving supplements, shares a lot of free, great advice on his website, and hosts a fantastic health podcast, which I’ll be making an appearance on soon, so stay tuned for that!  In this episode, we have a lively conversation about pursuing athletic goals and making age appropriate adjustments to your regimen and goal setting so that your pursuits can align with your health and longevity, rather than compromise them—which is unfortunately common and easy to let happen when you have that misplaced competitive intensity and you’re getting older, but thinking that you’re still younger, so you keep doing some of the more extreme stuff that really is more of a young person’s game. Instead, we want to modify and recalibrate but still keep that competitive edge going. Enjoy this motivating and inspiring conversation with Dave Sherwin and stay tuned for my appearance on the Dirobi Health show!   TIMESTAMPS: With today’s guest, Brad will explore making age-appropriate adjustments with your athletic goals. [01:15] Golf can be more exercise than you think, of course, if you walk, instead of ride in a cart. [05:10]    The young child being introduced to sports can be transformative in helping them becoming a better person with teamwork, and developing the confidence to develop into a real healthy athlete.  [10:46] Around age 40, you may have to rethink your exercise protocol…..even become an endurance athlete. [15:11] Achieving something in health and fitness can have a profound impact on your life. [21:10] Get a buddy to do things with helps.  You don’t have to go into competition. [23:54] Keeping muscle strength up is a critical part of longevity. CrossFit is one way to get the entire body fit. [26:46] You are headed for wheelchairs by default in today’s world, if you are not doing something about it. Mobility, strength, flexibility, endurance, great nutrition together is your goal. [34:17] When you eat and how you eat is actually the first thing to adjust before we talk about what you eat. [38:41] Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep is what most sleep experts recommend. [42:52] Niche diets are not the best way to look at this. Make sure the carbs you are eating are healthy. [51:53] It is normal to have a treat on occasion.  The trouble is, in our society, we have too many treats. [59:06] When purchasing chocolate, if you spend under $3.00, you are supporting child labor and poorly produced products. You should expect to pay around $3.00 or more per ounce. [01:01:04] It is important, when buying eggs, to think about the chickens, how they are raised, what they eat and that they are not full of chemicals. Same with purchasing meat.  Be diligent in your selections.  [01:05:06] The stress level in our society is hard to adapt to from our ancestral life and we can’t go back! [01:15:39]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Dirobi Un-diet Body for Life Becoming a Supple Leopard How to find local beef The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Butcher Box   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final part of this four-part series, we consider whether we have too much or too little stress in life. Indeed, some folks would benefit from eating less frequently, loading the muscles with resistance, moving more in daily life, and tackling challenging physical fitness goals. On the other hand, most of us endure too much of the wrong kinds of chronic stress. This includes psychological stress with rumination, consuming nutrient-deficient food or causing metabolic disruption, consuming plant toxins causing gut and autoimmune issues, not moving or exercising enough, exercising too much, and having stressful work circumstances and interpersonal relationships. We’ll cover Dr. Hans Selye's General Adaptation Theory of stress and learn that the fight or flight response is identical regardless of the nature of the stressor/stimulus. It goes like this: Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion. Sound familiar? We end with some reasonable insights to make sense of it all, including my off-line consult with #listentotheSisson to emphasize the importance of individuality and a careful calibration of all of your life stress factors. I relate my own scoreboard of stress factors and steps I’m taking to better manage (kinder, gentler approach to high intensity workouts), revelations from my recent blood test results, and how we all might optimize further with a strategic approach to exercise stress and careful attention to not stacking too many stress factors together.  As Dr. Paul Saladino likes to say, what we are striving for here is to ascend from level 5 to level 7, or from level 7 to level 9. We must acknowledge that we don’t even know what level we’re at without exploring further and remaining constantly open-minded to new tweaks and revisions of our health practices.  Click here to listen to part 1, part 2, and part 3 of this 4-part series.   TIMESTAMPS: In recapping the previous shows, Brad talks about Jay Feldman’s premise that fasting causes stress hormones. [01:16] Protein is not burned for energy except in dire starvation circumstances. [03:38] We have been learning that too strict on the low carb intake, can lead to problems, so some of the least offensive plant foods like honey and fruit are good. [05:54] Dr. Paul Saladino recommends one gram per pound of body weight in daily protein, and also one gram per pound of body weight in natural fats. [07:15] The brain is believed to need around 50 grams of glucose every day. [09:06] Be careful about stacking too many assorted stressors to metabolism and cellular function. [12:06] What doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger………or maybe not! [15:37] Don’t forget the chronic stressors in our everyday life like our constant exposure to technology. [21:44] After being in a chronic alarm stage, comes the resistance stage. After that is exhaustion. [24:51] Take a gentle approach, if you are not very active, by vow to move more every day and eat more foods that are natural, and improve your sleep habits. [29:01] Ask yourself how many stressors are in your life.  How can you remove or at least lessen them? [32:35] Among elite athletes, there is very little incidents of extreme dieting or extreme biohacking. [35:41] Now that Brad has changed his morning food intake, his hunger is more apparent.  When he was used to fasting, his body didn’t feel hungry. [41:33] When looking at your bloodwork, the most important reading is the value of triglycerides to HDL ratio for heart disease risk factor. [46:10] It is extremely dangerous to go into the extreme mode of biohacking, progressive health practices. Just because we can do it, doesn’t mean it’s healthy. [50:06] For exercise, be kinder, gentler and avoid fatigue and injury. [54:24] Doug McGruff’s suggestion to increase muscle strength is to go to the gym and perform five functional full-body exercises….a single set to failure. [59:38] Cold exposure has so many benefits for your health and well-being. Also Sauna and, of course, sufficient sleep.  [01:01:53]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Jay Feldman, no. 1 Podcast with Jay Feldman, no 2 Brian Liver King Johnson Podcast with Dr. Ron Sinha HIIT vs. HIRT Lindsay Berra Podcast Podcast with Debbie Potts Metabolical RunningTechnique Drills on YouTube Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s Morning Routine Course OsteoStrong Brad’s Cold Exposure Podcast with Dr. Lembke Energy Balance Podcast   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. 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Today’s hard-hitting episode, a rebroadcast of a show with my friend and leading world expert on ancestral living Dr. Cate Shanahan, will have you reconsidering the efficacy and necessity of many conventional cancer treatments, especially when you hear Dr. Cate’s explanation of what she would do if she received a cancer diagnosis tomorrow (and the answer will probably surprise you!). Referencing the work of Dr. Thomas Seyfried, Dr. Cate explains in this episode that cancer is actually a metabolic disease, rather than a genetic disease. This implies that instead of aggressive chemo and radiation treatments designed to attack cancer at the genetic level, dietary modification could be the most effective strategy. This aligns with the Warburg Effect principle, which suggests cancer cells feed preferentially on glucose over regular cells. The idea is that starving cancer cells of glucose with fasting and ketogenic eating patterns makes it possible to shrink tumors and heal. To put it simply, metabolic diseases are most effectively treated through metabolic treatments— there is another avenue you can take to prevent and/or minimize your cancer risk, as Dr. Cate explains during this show.   TIMESTAMPS: There is another avenue to explore when you get a cancer diagnosis. [01:46] Cancer is a metabolic disease rather than a genetic disease. [03:46] The Warburg Effect observes that cancer cells feed preferentially on glucose. [08:46] What is Dr. Cate’s new job that brought her to Florida? She left the hospital job because her main interest is keeping people healthy.  [10:47] The current system is not keeping people healthy. It boils down to the primary care doctor. [18:32] There is a new method of primary care which can be a more personal relationship with the patient and save money.  [23:33] False positives can be deadly. There are many different ways to look at what cancer is. [24:45] There was much good research in the 1930’s and 1940’s learning about cancer and much of that has been forgotten. [32:46] If Brad got a cancer diagnosis today, the first thing she would suggest he do, would be Go over the diet to see if he were doing something wrong and watch a video by Dr. Seyfried. [36:32] Are all cancers the same? They are all downstream from metabolism. [43:12] Doctors who are studying cancers have varied opinions on the frequency of testing. [48:39] People are so confused. Who do you listen to? [50:09] The four pillars of human nutrition are fresh foods, fermented foods, meat on the bone, and organ meats. [52:05] Other than diet, we still must look at daily movement and good sleep habits. The vegetable oils promote cancer. [56:47] Canola oil is molecularly unstable and when you have too much of it in your diet, it destabilizes the DNA in your body. [01:00:02]Would it be undisputed that a dietary modification leading to increased HDL and reduced triglycerides is a positive? What do we learn from our blood chemistry?  [01:09:00]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Paleo Clinic in Hungary Warburg Effect Deep Nutrition Dr. Cate Shanahan ABC Fine Wines and Spirits Primal Prescription Cancer is a Metabolic Disease The Fatburn Fix Biology of Belief Ageless Body, Timeless Mind Ancestral Supplements   QUOTES: "You could have a hard drive that has a glitch, but if you have a really good operating system, you’d never know it." "If you assume cancer is a death sentence, you will over diagnose and over treat it." "30 to 40% of the average person’s daily calories come from what I have to call “non-food” sources of carbs and fat, and those things promote cancer."   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. 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In part three of this four-part series, I pose the important question of whether healthy, fit, athletic types might not need to indulge in fasting, keto, low-carb, low-fat, time restricted feeding and other so-called hormetic dietary stressors when we have “redundant pathways” we can access to optimize metabolic and cellular function.  Similarly, let’s throw in the recommendation popularized by carnivore advocates like Dr. Paul Saladino about whether we need to indulge in plant hormesis from high toxin plant foods to prompt an anti-inflammatory and/or antioxidant response when we can indulge in environmental hormesis like cold or heat therapy to prompt the same hormonal benefits with no side effects.  Of course it’s all about balance and we don’t want to discount the many scientifically validated benefits of diets like keto, but it’s worth reflecting on the best uses and strategies of the tools we have at our disposal to achieve energy balance and stress optimization and peak performance.  In my personal example which I detail in the show, I must be careful stacking my assorted stressors: High intensity workouts (including frequently over-exerting myself at high intensity workouts by mistake and paying the price later) Being in the 55+ age group while doing said high intensity workouts Playing around with dietary strategies that prompt stress hormones, including fasting and carb restriction Playing around with hormetic stressors/biohacks like cold exposure and sauna exposure to potential excess Factoring in all other forms of stress in hectic, high-stress modern life This show ends with some great marching orders to get everything dialed in and set yourself up for success and healthy energy balance. I’ll relate the experiment I’ve been performing for over a month of a morning fruit bowl and a giant protein-liver-fruit superfuel smoothie (instead of fasting for a while or nibbling on dark chocolate), and increasing carb and caloric intake in general—inspired by Jay Feldman and Mike Fave and the Energy Balance Podcast.  Here's a compelling quote from Jay Feldman's blog: “If we have an energy surplus, we adapt by increasing the amount of energy we use, which improves the functioning of our brain, digestive system, immune system, and other high-level functions. Our body will also favor energy production in place of fuel conservation, which allows us to further improve these functions and increases the pool of energy that we can draw from when we experience minor stressors, which then reduces harmful adaptations.”   TIMESTAMPS: In the first two parts of the Energy Balance podcasts, Brad reviewed the idea that fasting carb restriction, keto etc. can prompt stress response, and it is possible to overdo it. [01:20] As a consequence of over training, many biological functions suffer. And a diet of nutrient deficient foods inhibits your body from producing energy. [03:51] Do healthy fit athletes really need fasting and carb restriction?  [08:38] If you are going on a long fast, it really prompts increased psychological pleasure when it does come time to sit down to a meal. [17:28] If you don’t try these things properly, you can crash and burn. Brad has learned a lesson by loosening the purse strings on his carb restriction. [19:51] If you want to improve your dietary nutrient density and minimize your exposure to adverse ingredients, such as the high levels of polyunsaturated oils in feedlot animals like chicken, pork and turkey, you would transition over to more red meat and LESS chicken and pork and turkey. And be careful of the seafood you eat. [25:03] As we age, we can learn to handle our stress less because of wisdom and experience. Everything is going to be okay.  [30:09] When we have an energy deficit, our body reacts with a generalized response called the stress response, which is primarily characterized by the release of stress hormones. [33:43] If we instead have an energy surplus, we adapt by increasing the amount of energy we use.[40:13] Brad talks about the confusion these theories bring.  They are controversial, but interesting and compelling, needing more research. [44:54] The bottom line is a diet not restricting yourself in the name of improving, but instead being sensible choosing wholesome, healthy, nutritious foods. Find foods you enjoy. [47:49] When you provide your body with adequate resources and minimal energy demands, it adapts by increasing energy availability, allowing it to thrive and maximize its capabilities. [51:01] Weigh yourself every day.  If you are on the upper end of your range, you can probably increase the workout output.  If you are on the lower end, it might be time to focus on increased replenishment. [54:11] Brad discusses the optimal readings for the next time you get your blood tested. [56:07] When looking at a group of world’s elite athletes in all the sports, generally they are paying attention to getting rid of the junk food as their main diet strategy. [01:01:14] The essence of aging gracefully is to maintain your muscle mass. [01:07:00]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Energy Balance/Stress Optimization, Part 1 Energy Balance/Stress Optimization, Part 2 Podcast with Dr. Casey Means Brian Liver King Johnson Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Butcher Box Beauty Counter Body by Science Burn Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Metabolism) Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a pleasure to bring back my friend and favored podcast guest Dr. Craig Marker for a third show. A prominent figure in the strength training world, his epic article HIIT vs HIRT was also, in my opinion, one of the best things published in decades to help us frame our high intensity workouts—and these days, a lot of people are talking about it and using the term “HIRT”, which is great to see. We’ve talked a lot about training in the past, so this is a really fun show since we get to go off in different directions, many of them informed by Dr. Craig’s day career as a psychologist at Mercer University in Atlanta.  We’ll be talking about resilience and how to bounce back from post-traumatic stress disorder, and there will be some surprises and controversial assertions in this episode that might help you as a parent, or just as a person who is trying to do their best to be competitive, while also maintaining focus on the process and balancing those disparate goals. We also talk about exercise, training, and designing appropriate workouts as people in the 50+ category—people who are still trying to perform magnificent athletic feats while feeling that frustration of your body taking longer to recover, while still trying to dial in workouts that allow you to hit that sweet spot of getting great fitness stimulation without comprising recovery and longevity—a big challenge indeed, but I love this healthy perspective from Dr. Craig, who said: “I don’t have all the answers here, we have got to keep figuring it out.”    TIMESTAMPS: Popular dietary practices fall into place with people who are generally metabolically healthy, fit, good blood markers. Do we need to change that? [03:46] It is so easy to overdo exercise when you push yourself without acknowledging the importance of finding the proper balance of stressors. [06:19] Your body has to be prepared for whatever you are doing. It doesn’t need confusion.  [09:37]What does Craig think about that common commentary that we are obligated to fit in this so-called zone two at comfortable pace cardio if we want to get a full report card as an all -around fitness enthusiast? [12:41] When there are so many levels of activities and goals individuals engage in, talking about eating strategy gets confusing. [16:28] The pendulum effect seems to be a natural pattern with people who have had a stressful incident.  They go back naturally after a bit of time. It’s a natural immune response. [20:53] Some cultures say you need to be happy all the time and others have the opposite idea. [28:41] People are afraid to make mistakes, however, we learn much from our mistakes. [32:15] The hardest thing about being a parent is letting the kids learn from mistakes. We want to protect them. [34:12] Accept yourself before changing.  [36:24] How can we negotiate the appropriate loading of challenges and progressing with our fitness?  [39:35] Warm up and prepare properly always. [49:14]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Jogging 2.0 YouTube Dopamine Nation The Big Leap   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 2 of this four-part presentation reflecting on the foundational assumptions of energy balance and stress optimization. These shows are inspired by the great work of Jay Feldman and Mike Fave on the Energy Balance Podcast so please listen to part 1, to my interview with Jay Feldman, and to the Energy Balance Podcast. In this show we put to bed once and for all our widespread misunderstanding of calories in-calories out in favor of the three-part truth of: caloric consumption, calories burned for energy, and calories stored. I'll cover a variety of interesting topics like the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, the great points and some of the flaws of Blue Zones research, a lifestyle-related longevity secret of the Okinawans called ikigai (a strong sense of life purpose) and moai (a strong small group of lifelong friends), how I aspire to race the 100 meters at age 100, and a possible fresh new perspective on how to eat for longevity.  Here is a compelling quote from Jay Feldman's blog: "Considering that adaptations to stress and damage don’t improve our health, stress and damage are cumulative, and that the benefits of environmental stimuli are due to their specific effects rather than the stress they cause, hormesis would be best characterized as an extreme misrepresentation of the interaction between the organism and its environment.”   TIMESTAMPS: Fasting carb restriction, calorie restriction, ketogenic eating all starve the cells of energy as does intense exercise. [01:08] If you burn more calories during devoted exercise, your body is going to make an assortment of compensations to conserve energy. [05:06] Eating less and exercising more is ineffective. Certain foods are very inappropriate for energy utilization. [09:45] The industrial seed oils are pervasive in our kitchens, restaurants, and markets. [13:11] Dr. Lustig contends that if you ditch processed foods and emphasize wholesome, nutritious foods, it is virtually impossible to get fat! [15:23]You're going to be prompted to overeat if you are not getting your protein needs met by nutrient dense high protein foods. [20:21] Calories do different things when they are consumed, but they aren’t necessarily burned. [21:22]If you're bad at burning energy, that's when you start to get into the realm of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's dementia related conditions, especially in the brain. [26:46] Move more, get good sleep, and learn to manage stress appropriately. [30:32] When you are over exercising, you are probably achieving a temporary unsustainable stress hormone spike to release stored energy and perform, until we get too tired to do so. You can't aspire to anything related to diet transformation or body transformation until you are truly healthy. [33:51]Could this mean that a faster metabolism promotes longevity rather than what we've heard with the ancestral health and the progressive health movement that a slower metabolism, calorie restriction, metabolic efficiency are the key promoters of longevity? [37:54]    In the Minnesota Starvation Study from the 1940s, calorie deprivation showed significant decreases in strength, stamina, body temperature, heart rate, and sex drive in the subjects. [42:54] There is no justification for ever eating junk food, even if you are a high-calorie-burning athlete. [48:07] Brad talks about the longevity studies from the Blue Zones around the world.  He describes many of the Japanese lifestyle goals that are attributed to long healthy life. [50:57]    In closing, Brad outlines the points he has been making about reducing the stress in your life, exercising appropriately, and avoiding unhealthy foods. [56:34]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Burn Podcast with Dr. Pontzer Podcast with Dr. Lustig Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking P.E.Diet Minnesota Starvation Experiment Saladino review podcast   QUOTES: "Gluttony and sloth are not the causes of obesity, they are the symptoms of obesity." (Taubes)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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It’s time for the hurricane! My good friend and frequent podcast guest Dave Rossi, author of the wonderful book The Imperative Habit, returns for a fifth appearance on the B.rad podcast. Trust me, by the time this episode is over, you’re going to feel compelled to buy his book, as you’re going to hear some awesome insights and cause for reflection in this fast moving episode. If you haven’t heard previous shows with Dave, he’s a Silicon Valley based businessman who has become quite a guru in the spiritual field in addition to writing a very well-received book, The Imperative Habit. In this episode, Dave and I talk about the most effective strategies for long-term weight loss (something Dave is very familiar with as he once successfully dropped 50 pounds) and how to stay aligned with your health goals by coming at the challenge from the mindset component. We talk about the placebo effect—how it’s real and actually quite powerful, as well as why Dave says it is imperative today to build good habits and overcome the constant temptation of instant gratification dopamine-triggering pleasures and indulgences. Dave also details a kinder, gentler approach to goal setting where you make a choice to live healthily and do things that feel good instead of the “struggle and suffer” approach that is unfortunately too common, and much more—get ready for the hurricane!   TIMESTAMPS: The mindset influences how you set your goals. It can make or break your progress. [01:06] If you are a marathoner and you love it, you will have a different physiological response than if you hate what you are doing. It’s like the placebo effect. [07:31] If you hear a podcast explaining why vegetables are not good for you, your mind can kick in and the vegetables you used to love, suddenly become unappetizing. [15:23] There is no shortcut to get the body that you want. [19:18] If your goal is to gain something, it probably won’t be authentic. [24:52] A choice of what you want to do versus what you don’t want to do is choice versus willpower. And willpower gets stronger when we are stressed. [29:49] Sugar is bad for me. I make the choice to have a healthy body as opposed to enjoying the pleasure of the dessert. [35:36] You have to enjoy the journey that you are taking in order to get to that end game. [38:25] If you are over exercising, you are going to turn down all kinds of other flames and feel more tired, more hungry, more apt to store, store fat rather than burn it. [42:02] To lose weight, you have to have the power of choice to figure out what works for you. [44:43] You can be fit, but not healthy. [48:31] When you look at lifestyle as thoughts, emotions, food, activities, relationships, your lifestyle will have a corresponding body. [50:10] Dave lost 50 to 60 pounds.  Brad asks, what was the trigger that made it happen? [52:36] Develop the practice of the ability to say no to bodily urges. The food no longer has power. [01:00:27]   LINKS:    Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Imperative Habit Dopamine Nation Jay Feldman Podcast no. 1 Jay Feldman Podcast no. 2 Burn The Hacking of the American Mind   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Part 1 of a four-part presentation relating to the extremely compelling title. Indeed, I have been reflecting upon some of the foundational elements of progressive/ancestral health—calling them into question since my first exposure to Jay Feldman of the Energy Balance Podcast and my recent interview with him for the B.rad podcast. One of Jay’s assertions has been haunting me for over a month since he said it to Ben Greenfield on their podcast interview: “Fasting turns on stress hormones.” This is such an obvious observation but I have failed to put it into proper context for reflection until recently. Could it be that our devotion to athletic performance, healthy eating, and anti-aging could easily drift overboard such that the vaunted “hormetic stressors” fail to deliver the adaptive benefits they promise? On that topic, I brazenly question the extreme health practices of my main man Brian “Liver King” Johnson in a blatant attempt to draw in more listeners. Liver King is the king of ancestral living and doing a great job promoting the importance of hard work, sacrifice and challenging the body in order to regain the ancestral fighting spirit that’s been lost in modern life. Could his amazing training regimen, cold exposure, and quarterly 5-day fasting regimen be unnecessary from a physical fitness perspective alone? Perhaps, but he is diligent in emphasizing the psychological benefits of challenging the mind and body with peak performance endeavors.  Here is a pretty heavy and potentially controversial quote from Jay Feldman to whet your appetite about what's coming in the four-part presentation: “Low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore diets, which mimic the fasted state (also called the starvation state), cause considerable amounts of stress...and are generally a terrible idea {holy crap Jay!}.... But, like fasting, the benefits from these diets can largely be attributed to reductions in gut irritation rather than stress, because many of the irritating, hard-to-digest foods that would lead to increased endotoxin production are carbohydrates, and these types of foods are avoided on these diets.”   TIMESTAMPS: We are calling into question some of the foundational elements of progressive and ancestral health movement. [01:05] Are todays’ athletes, who are breaking records, compromising their health and longevity? [03:15] Fasting promotes stress hormones. [04:18] Adaptations to stress and damage don’t actually improve our health. [07:44] You have to be really careful in managing your hermetic stress levels, especially as you are getting older. [16:57] We would all benefit from a more varied temperature experience. [19:12] When you participate in an extended fast, in many ways, it is equivalent to an intense workout. [24:14] Brad talks about realizing that his recent workout combining a cold plunge with an intense workout caused him a problem. [27:19]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Energy Balance podcast Brian Liver King Johnson Podcast with Anna Lembke Podcast with Paul Saladino   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a lively podcast on all aspects of sports with the one and only Lindsay Berra, host of the Food of the Gods podcast, longtime sports journalist across an incredible variety of sports, and longtime athlete in an amazing variety of sports as well.  Lindsay first established herself as an authority on baseball fitness and injuries through her five-year long position at MajorLeagueBaseball.com, she then transitioned into a long career as a senior writer for ESPN magazine for 13 years—the highest level of sports journalism where she covered ice hockey, baseball, and three Olympic Games, among many others. We touch on topics such as golf legend and O.G. fitness freak Gary Player to whether the Dodgers should have pulled Clayton Kershaw during a perfect game to save his arm. Lindsay talks about her current passion for golf and tennis, reveals she was the Captain of her high school’s boys hockey team, and offers an amazing assortment of insights on training technology and methods used today in sports. Not only Lindsay has interviewed so many cool people—from auto racers to baseball players to Olympic athletes—but she also happens to be the oldest grandchild of Yogi and Carmen Berra, so expect to hear quite a few sensational Yogi Berra quotes that feature both his trademark humor and malaprop as well as profound life observations. My personal favorite Yogi quote is: “Baseball is 80 percent mental. The other half is physical.”   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Foodofthegodspodcast.com/about-lindsay Lindsay's Instagram   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Try something that’s a little difficult, a little out of your comfort zone, and you’ll get better and better each day.” Even incredible feats like 10K runs and half marathons do not have a high demand for advanced balance skills, so throwing in some basic workouts and integrating them into your fitness routine in order to hone your balancing skills is a key fitness strategy for anti-aging, one that will be discussed in detail in this episode. Since these exercises aren’t time-consuming or strenuous, they don’t interfere with the energy expenditure that you put out towards other goals/endeavors, and while they are challenging, they’re also super fun to do, especially because they give you the opportunity to strive towards getting better at something. For example, if you’re one of those people who often hoists a heavy bar and is putting a lot of weight on your back, why don’t you try putting one leg on an elevated surface (the Bulgarian split squat) and squatting down on a single leg without even adding any weight at all? Just simply performing that move for let’s say, 12 reps….you might even be sore the next day! I’ve experienced this myself—performing a nice set of squats with heavy weight, but then after switching over to one leg squats, well, all bets are off! But building new skills is important—especially your ability to do exercises one leg at a time, because most athletic/fitness and everyday activities are performed one leg at a time (walking, running, jumping).  In contrast, a lot of stuff we do in daily life (athletic, fitness, even work related) is done with two arms at a time—we lift things with two hands, we carry things frequently with two hands, but one leg at a time seems to be the prevailing athletic and fitness endeavor—however we don’t work at one leg at a time too often. If you look through my Morning Routine online course, you’ll see I have included some interesting balancing challenges in there, and it’s kind of fun to reflect on what I’ve noticed from a daily practice of doing exercises—I am getting a tiny bit better, but when I step on that soft 2.5 inch pad and try to balance on one leg for a count of 60, while it’s not stenegous to my muscles, I’ve realized it’s much more of a challenge to the brain. Whenever I step off, I feel a sense of central nervous system fatigue from simply concentrating so hard! So giving your brain a little challenge like this is super helpful, and I would contend, translates directly to all manner of not only fitness endeavors, but cognitive endeavors too. There is a huge need for an emphasis on balance training in fitness—just see this Dr. Luks article about the importance of balance training and why, for the elderly, each fall becomes progressively harder to recover from—as scary as it sounds, sadly 50% of people who fall die within a year of suffering a hip fracture. So minimizing our risk of falling is an integral healthy aging practice, especially as it helps dramatically accelerate both the speed and success of our recovery, if we do end up falling—because we head into an unfortunate situation fully loaded with all the positive, helpful attributes that can help us, instead of going into something with frailty. And interestingly, as I mentioned in the previous show, the senior citizen age group has the highest rate of improvement from strength training than any other age group!  When you have a great commitment to health and fitness in your young years and decades, you will induce epigenetic changes that will affect your lifespan, according to Dr. Luks. So an athletic youth spent building muscle mass, doing explosive efforts and working on balance, will imprint into your genes that you are an athletic person, and you will hold onto these attributes—even if you slip and fall off as you get older. Once it’s time to turn it back on and return to the gym, court, etc, you'll be much more adaptable. And of course, exercise leads to some of these genes being turned on, and some of these genes can decrease your risk for cardiovascular disease, premature aging, neurocognitive decline, and so on. Remember: it is never too late to start, no matter where you’re starting from. Also, it’s never too early to start (something important to emphasize nowadays since today’s youth is less active than ever thanks to modern life and technology, which has eliminated a lot of the built-in activity that used to be a necessary part of modern life).  Check out my YouTube channel for jumping drill videos and other balance training content, and my Morning Routine Online course here.    TIMESTAMPS: Do something out of your comfort zone. One leg at a time seems to be the prevailing athletic fitness endeavor, but we don’t usually practice that. [00:19] After falling, the success of your recovery and the speed of your recovery is going to be dramatically accelerated because you went into the misfortune fully loaded with all the attributes rather than going into something with frailty. [03:09] It’s never too late to get in shape and it’s never too early.  Today’s youth are much less active than their predecessors. [07:37] What exercises are good to improve balance? [09:46] Flexibility and mobility work will add to your fitness goals. [12:04] What will happen to me if I don’t stay fit? The presence of visceral fat is indicative of all kinds of other problems under the hood. [15:22] If you step on the scale to monitor your health, realize you have a natural fluctuation of around four to five pounds. [22:54] Chronic sitting and chronic consumption of heavily processed foods promotes chronic inflammation. Also, plastics touching our food causes inflammation. [26:03] Anything you put on your skin goes right into your bloodstream. Read the labels. [28:04] It is not safe to ride bicycles on the streets dodging vehicles. Wear gaudy clothing if you are on bikes. [32:42] Air pollution surrounds us. [35:22]The accumulation of the little spare tire is a reliable sign of adverse lifestyle practices for both males and females. [37:18] The most important thing to look for in your blood chemistry is the triglyceride to HDL ratio. [40:22] It is always important to be reminded of the dietary recommendations Brad presents. Remove all industrial seed oils from your cupboard.  [43:39] We don’t need to accept discomfort after eating something. Learn what your body can tolerate and what it cannot.  [50:34] There are many benefits from fasting, but don’t forget that it is a stress response. [56:04]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s First Simpler Morning Routine Drinking bird exercise 4 essential bodyweight single-leg exercises Jumping exercises Melanie Avalon podcast on cosmetics BeautyCounter.com Rear View Mirrors for cyclist Podcast with Jay Feldman no. 1 Podcast with Jay Feldman no. 2   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another show with Jay Feldman, host of the Energy Balance podcast. We had to keep recording because these insights are pretty mind blowing, and pose a challenge to a lot of the conventional stories in the ancestral health scene, which can be a little disturbing/disruptive, but that’s what is so great about being open to new ideas and thinking critically.  I think we do a great job on this show trying to reconcile some of these opposing views—one of the things we get into early on is this concept of hormesis, or hormetic stressors, which are intended to provide a net health benefit by putting the body under assorted forms of stress, like jumping into cold water and getting all these wonderful cognitive, immune, antiinflammatory benefits. Again, it goes back to this concept that we are turning on stress hormones when we do all manner of metabolic stress—such as restrictive diets, pushing our bodies through workouts, etc. What Jay wants to advance is this compelling idea that we want to get the maximum benefits to the human organism with the minimum amount of stress, and for us to not forget the idea that stress is cumulative over our lifetime. We joke about how “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” but that isn’t necessarily true, because what doesn’t kill you, can wear you down over time, and that's one of the reasons why the dudes running around with a six pack in their 20s and ordering pizza and ramen and doin whatever, ten years later, there is no more six pack, and it’s not because their diet changed dramatically, it’s because they got away with stuff and then the cumulative effects of stress hit. The same concept applies to anyone walking around with a hip/knee/etc replacement—obviously what didn’t kill you caused you to have a replacement joint, so we want to get into this realm of optimizing our cellular health looking at some of the questions with a critical mindset. This show covers some big picture concepts like hormetic stressors and then we have a little bit time for some rapid-fire questions, where we get more clear about the idea that fat burns clearly and glucose burns more “dirty” and sort it all out with some scientific references there that might be difficult to keep up with at times, but we’ll come back and bring some takeaway insights that I think you'll understand and greatly appreciate. I’m so pleased to have Jay Feldman back on the podcast, and I think you’ll love hearing this second show with him.    TIMESTAMPS: Hormetic stressors are intended to provide a net health benefit by putting the body under assorted forms of stress. [01:24] The benefits of environmental stimuli are due to their specific effects rather than the stress they cause.  [05:28] The concept that muscle soreness is being anything but terrible, is something we need to awaken to. [10:22] We have a compelling reason to reawaken our human fighting spirit because modern life is so comfortable and indulgent. [13:35] You don’t need to train the brain or the anaerobic system to suffer. Stress is cumulative. [15:41] Think that you have a stress bucket that gets filled during the day with personal time, work at the office, and working out. You need to look for balance. Minimize the stressful things that aren’t benefiting us. [20:16] Brad is eating a big bowl of fruit in the morning and a protein smoothie instead of fasting.  How does Jay explain the change that Brad has undertaken? [21:48] How are we losing less fat if we’re burning fat, or we’re targeting fat burning? [24:51] How do the different fuel sources burn? [26:59] When we are oxidizing, burning for fuel fat versus carbohydrates, we need to be producing more reactive oxygen species with fat in order to slow the rate of energy production. [31:44] Much of the damage that people have comes from processed foods that they have been ingesting for years. [34:59] Elevated glucose is a desperate attempt to you liver’s dumping more glucose into your bloodstream. [39:29] The reason you feel bad when you eat carbs is because 1. We are not using the glucose well, 2. Experiencing the reduction of stress hormones, 3. The gut effects. [43:13] Gut health is a huge factor because there are toxic compounds that are produced by the bacteria or microbes in our gut.  [48:43] How does The Energy Balance theory compare with Pontzer’s theory that human daily calorie expenditure is the same whether we exercise or not? [49:55] When Jay works with a client, he usually analyzes why the person experiences energy dips. There are many reasons why this happens. They learn how to correct those areas of their daily life.  [57:07]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Jay Feldman Wellness.com Energy Balance Podcast Jay Feldman Podcast no. 1   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi listeners! Here comes a great show about fitness suggestions for anti-aging—the critical objective to age gracefully rather than follow in line into the accelerate-decline-suffering-and demise pattern that we see all around us, thinking it’s a part of chronological aging or that it’s normal. In fact, it’s absolutely not normal—I love the quote from ageless wonder/Paleo forefather Dr. Art DeVany, who says “aging is essentially damage caused by adverse lifestyle practices.” Of course we’re going to have a lifespan somewhat characterized by decline as the decades pass, but we can recalibrate our notions of what that looks like, and one way to do so is to look at the outliers who are making magnificent athletic feats, even at older ages. A lot of the time we discount or dismiss those examples as being genetic freaks, failing to recognize how important those lifestyle behaviors are to 1) make the most of your genetics and 2) minimize genetic misfortunes—you can go a long way towards negating or even nullifying these things completely through healthy lifestyle practices—including a bunch of fitness stuff we’re going to talk about today. Who knows, maybe one day we can dream of following in the footsteps of 100-year-old Lester Wright, who recently ran the 100m in 26 seconds at the age of 100! Just try running 100m in 26 seconds the next time you’re at your local running track—it’s not super fast, but it’s not slow either—what an amazing accomplishment! You’ll hear about the protective benefits of having muscle mass throughout your life and honing and maintaining skills like balance, Dr. Peter Attia’s goal of training for the centenarian Olympics, how to kick butt in your 80s, how I plan on celebrating my 95th birthday, and the reasoning behind Mark Sisson’s goal to “live long and drop dead.” I also talk about the correlation between physical fitness and cognitive fitness (including facts from a great UCLA study I often reference), our human genetic obligation to move and how walking leads to having a larger hippocampus, and how prolonged sitting generates chronic inflammation in the body and sitting for as little as 20 minutes generates a noticeable decline in glucose tolerance and an increase in insulin resistance—meaning you get worse at burning fat, while you’re starting to crave sugar and lose cognitive function—all from sitting around for a seemingly brief period of time. We’ll be hitting some more advanced fitness objectives during this show, such as exercises to perform to maintain muscle mass throughout life, and touch on Robb Wolf’s advice that if you want to live longer, lifting more weights and eating more protein is the way to go. I also talk about how as we age, we become less efficient with protein synthesis (hence the importance for increasing protein intake), how simply going to the gym once a week to do five compound movements is enough to generate increases in muscle strength, and why you don’t want to mix skill development with aspirations to build strength, as this can lead to workouts that overly stressful and will promote breakdown and regressions in your progress. Finally, we discuss the importance of minimizing stress while pursuing maximum fitness benefits and the importance of being careful not to stack assorted stressors (fasting, low-carb, restrictive diets) with intense exercise and the difference between environmental and plant hormesis.   TIMESTAMPS: It is not normal to fall apart as you age! Aging is essentially damage caused by adverse lifestyle practices. [01:24] Brad plans to go for the high jump record when he is 95 years old! [04:33] Walking is so important. A UCLA study showed those who walked over 4,000 steps a day had larger brains. They were sharper, more cognitive, and better functioning. [07:10] We have an increasing need for protein as we age. [08:58] Just going to the gym once a week is enough to generate increases in muscle strength. [11:47] Maintaining muscle mass is most important for anti-aging goals. [15:01] Aerobic conditioning is essential but it will come in all manner of fitness activities.   [20:34] Resistance exercises focus on full body movements. [26:40] Micro workouts are always doable and help in preventing falls.  [33:33] Muscles help us control our glucose levels.  They use glucose as fuel and have a role in insulin resistance. [39:46] It’s never too late. Sarcopenia is the decline of skeletal muscle tissue which can be rebuilt. [43:36] You get the most profound adaptations for body composition and anti-aging hormones when you participate in high intensity, sprinting, and jumping. [46:15] It is difficult to combine endurance training with the other disparate skills, like sprinting. Learn to sprint properly. [53:57]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Lester Wright 100m Dr. Howard Luks Podcast Dr. Peter Attia Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) Jay Feldman Podcast Body by Science OsteoStrong Podcast with Dr. Craig Marker Podcast with Dr. Casey Means Podcast with Dr. Paul Saladino    Jogging 2.0 YouTube    Dr. Howard Luks    Podcast with Chris Hinshaw QUOTES: "If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Wolf)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Fasting turns on stress hormones,” was the quote that slapped me in the face as I listened to Jay Feldman and Mike Fave discuss their Energy Balance approach during an interview on the Ben Greenfield Life podcast. This insight is so simple and obvious, but I failed to appreciate it in the broad context of all the other stress factors in my life—especially the pairing of intense exercise with fasting, low-carb, or other cutting-edge dietary strategies. It’s clear that the devoted health and fitness enthusiast can often get out of balance and into the category of overstressed. Who wants to be that person?! Alas, much of the messaging in the mainstream diet and fitness industries is pushing us toward the struggle and suffer approach instead of respecting the importance of stress-rest balance and energy balance in the body.   Intrigued by the Energy Balance message, I’ve been on a five-week experiment to start with my day with a big bowl of fruit and a super-nutrition smoothie (with frozen liver, whey protein, nutritious fats and carbs, and assorted performance ingredients like creatine) instead of perhaps fasting for a few (or several hours) before eating my first meal. The idea is that I will minimize the need for stress hormones to release energy from storage and instead have more energy available for peak performance, energy, cognitive function, and stable mood and appetite.  Jay will discuss this idea and many others on this hard hitting and provocative podcast. We’ll learn how ridiculously narrow and short-sighted the conventional perspective is about calories in-calories out, and how the true secret to health and vitality is our ability to generate cellular energy with healthy metabolic and hormonal function.  This is the first of two lengthy interviews with Jay as he describes the Energy Balance premise, in the process calling into question some of the foundational principles of the ancestral/progressive health movement, so stuff gets real right away, and you better listen carefully with your seat belt fastened as we strive to sort things out and hint at strategies we can experiment with to optimize cellular energy production, performance, recovery, and vitality.  Jay Feldman is a health coach, independent health researcher, and host of the Energy Balance podcast. He has degrees in neuroscience and exercise physiology and is devoted to using his knowledge and experience to help people heal from all manner of disease, dysfunction, and difficulty losing excess body fat. Take control of your health with Jay by visiting JayFeldmanWellness.com.   TIMESTAMPS: Energy balance challenges some of the foundational principles of the progressive health and ancestral health movement. [01:20] A lot of us come to health awakenings through pain and struggle.  [05:55] Fasting, low carb, keto….these restrictive diets turn on stress hormones. [09:20] What is the premise of energy balance? [12:50] It's not just this problem of eating too much or exercising too little, but rather why is the food that we're using not being efficiently used to produce energy or efficiently used for other reasons? [17:34] If you just focus on the label that mentions calories, you are missing the point of what type of food it is.  The industrial seed oils and other toxins are there.  It’s not just calories. [19:15] The first step for anyone wishing to improve their body composition, get more energy, protect against disease, is to eliminate the processed foods that are inhibiting energy production. [26:03] As far as fasting goes, the main benefits are relief from gut toxin production and improvement in intestinal permeability and leaky gut. [30:02] Some of the success of these niche diets is caused by the lack of processed foods rather than what the person is actually eating on their special magical diet. [32:47] The out-of-control hunger, the daily battle with willpower, the desire to consume more food is largely driven by something dysfunctional in our ability to produce energy internally to, to burn the logs. [36:50] Reproduction, repair, growth, and locomotion are a zero-sum game. [40:35] The calories in, calories out mentality is destructive for most people. Using carb intake sensibly is a must. [42:30] What about the fat-adapted folks say they thrive on low carb intake? [46:51] Remove the polyunsaturated fats from your diet and eat whole foods. Remember that all carbs are not equal. [53:59] We want to be consuming a lot of fuel to be able to produce a lot of energy, assuming it’s going efficiently, that’ll involve a lot of carbohydrates. [01:02:23]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Jay Feldman Wellness.com Energy Balance Podcast Jay Feldman article part 1: Does Stress Make You Stronger? Jay Feldman article part 2: Flawed Research And Harmful Misapplications (Including Ketogenic Diets, Intermittent Fasting, Calorie Restriction, And More) Acute Nutritional Ketosis: Implications For Exercise Performance And Metabolism   Carbohydrate Restriction Regulates The Adaptive Response To Fasting   Starvation Physiology: Reviewing The Different Strategies Animals Use To Survive A Common Challenge Jay Feldman article: Carbs Vs. Fats: Hormonal Effects The Psychology of Hunger (Minnesota Starvation Experiment) Ikigai (3 Okinawan Secrets to a Long Life) 100-year-old sprinter Lester Wright   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show was inspired by me hearing that throwaway line, “Everything in Moderation,” one too many times—particularly as it relates to our critical mission and obligation to fight a valiant battle against the many health-destructive cultural and marketing forces that we face in modern life. Yes, I was hanging out with a group of childhood friends, talking up the nuances of my Carnivore Scores food rankings chart, and received the feedback that it’s indeed extreme for the average citizen to go looking for grass-fed liver or take organ supplements made with freeze-dried bovine testicle and so forth. Point accepted, but I think we have an unfortunate reflex to regress to the pathetic mean of today’s unhealthy, overstressed, overfat (Dr. Phil Maffetone contends 91% of the global population “overeat”) population.  Everything in moderation is a good suggestion to avoid the extremes that some of us devoted health and fitness enthusiasts can traffic in, but it’s important to emphasize that we are absolutely and desperately obligated to pursue an extreme approach to health because we have the deck stacked against us. I’ll talk plenty about how industrial seed oils are pervasive in the food supply, including (shocker) the most elite and expensive restaurants and the hallowed halls of Whole Foods Market and hot buffet.  This show examines both sides of the coin—being thoughtful and resolute to avoid overstress patterns as well as upping our game a bit, or a lot, to clean up our adverse dietary and lifestyle practices. I admit that I repeatedly err on the overstress side of the equation, as evidenced by recurring muscle soreness and minor injuries in the aftermath of my high intensity sprinting and jumping sessions. My interview with Jay Feldman, host of Energy Balance podcast, and my four-part presentation of reflections on the Energy Balance concept (coming soon), caused me to reflect on the potential for trouble when stacking an assortment of stress factors, most particularly combining fasting and/or carb restriction with high intensity workouts.  We talk through some practical suggestions to improve dietary choices, how to optimize return on investment with workouts (reference my show with Dr. Doug McGuff) and avoid the endocrine disruptors in cosmetics, skin care, food containers, and household cleaners (listen to my show with Melanie Avalon here to hear more about that). You don’t have to break your back and add stress to your life in trying to be perfect or go to the potentially overly-stressful edges of biohacking or extreme athletic training, but let’s resolve to do the best we can to break free from the many unhealthy aspects of modern life (particularly the dopamine-stimulating instant gratification addictions that were detailed in my interviews with Dr. Robert Lustig and Dr. Anna Lembke) and strive to live a life of happiness, contentment, energy and vitality.  Enjoy the show and send your questions and comments to podcast@bradventures.com   TIMESTAMPS: Everything in moderation…….is this really the best way? But let’s not overdo it either. [01:27] Stress is cumulative. This is important to remember when you conclude that you have recovered from a workout. [05:51] Brad reflects back on his health journey where he has been hardcore in many ways but notes there are times when research caused him to question what he was doing. [07:42] During Brad’s triathlon career, he learned the best way to reach his potential. Many of the long- term extreme endurance athletes have heart problems. [12:11] By learning to pay attention to your body, you may need to recalibrate your competitive goals. [15:13] We have a tendency towards addiction toward many things like alcohol, drugs, porn, junk food.  We must watch out for our tendency to look for those dopamine triggers when we exercise, too. [18:22] Everything in moderation has brought our society to the point of seeing that two thirds of the US population is classified as overweight or obese, a serious health risk.  [27:11] We have collectively deprioritized health and fitness in favor of consumerism and instant gratification. [32:39] We have a unique opportunity to shape the world and the future of our planet with our pocket books. [36:23] We still are inundated with industrial seed oils but high fructose corn syrup has been decreasing. [42:51] Skin care products are loaded with harmful toxins. Household cleaners and plastics, like what touches your food or water bottles, are dangerous. [45:07] We are experiencing a record decline in the average male testosterone levels since the 1980s. [48:40] The electromagnetic fields that surround us are a cause for concern. [55:0   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Keto Reset Diet Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Dopamine Nation Dr. Doug McGuff The Overfat Pandemic The Hacking of the American Mind Butcher Box Shawn Askinosie Podcast (chocolate) Beauty Counter Melanie Avalon Podcast Estrogeneration   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The body is a powerful instrument, and we often forget about it.” Listeners get ready for a powerful, impactful, thought-provoking show with Dr. Anna Lambke, the author of the sensational best-selling book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. I love how this conversation flowed so easily and comfortably through a variety of topics, especially starting out by talking about athletes and how the nature of addiction can permeate even what seems to be the healthy, fit part of the population, and especially how we’re all now vulnerable to all manner of dopamine seeking/dopamine triggering temptations. This is because, as you’ll hear in this show, the world has transformed from a place of scarcity to “a place of overwhelming abundance.” From drugs to food to news to gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, and even tweeting, there has been a massive increase in the numbers, variety, and potency of highly rewarding stimuli—a staggering increase that Dr. Lembke finds extremely concerning and seriously harmful. She even refers to smartphones as, “Modern-day hypodermic needle[s], delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation.”  During this episode, I call attention to a quote from Dr. Lembke that could be the secret to leading a rich, meaningful, and fulfilling life. She’ll detail the idea in the show, but here you go to consider for now: The routine things you do in daily life can take on epic proportions, but it doesn't mean you have to get to the top of the mountain. This idea reminded me a lot of a famous Martin Luther King quote, one that you’ll hear me share during this episode: “If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.’”  You’ll hear about Dr. Lembke’s experience with patients that had extreme and shocking addictions and also realize that all of us, every day, are also in this highly vulnerable situation, thanks to the inexorable progress of society and technology to the point where everything is easy and we can get instant gratification all day long. You’ll also learn about the importance of achieving a neurochemical balance in your brain and how to stay out of that downward spiral into addiction from excessive dopamine seeking behavior. I highly encourage you to pick up her book Dopamine Nation—there are just so many great tips in there for whatever level you’re striving to improve as a person, and I love her recommendation for embarking on a detox process lasting at least 30 days and how that can be the secret to rebalancing your brain, and I think you will too.  Dr. Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, and the author of the best-selling book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.   TIMESTAMPS: The smartphone is today’s hypodermic needle delivering digital dopamine. [01:20] Should we allow ourselves to get excited about things? Are the highs and lows good for you? [05:20] Dopamine is triggered when we enumerate things rather than looking at the process. [09:24] After you win the gold, what is next? The consumption of sports even as a spectator is very much vulnerable to this problem of addiction. [11:37] The point is that we all have the same mental circuitry that gets us to instinctively approach pleasure and avoid pain. [15:00] How to we navigate that balance of existing in competitive, modern culture? [17:36] What’s amazing about our phone screens is that the screen itself is reinforcing. [23:27] It is hard to imagine the world we grew up in with no phones and internet when we look at what today’s youth are living with. [27:09] The routine things that you do in daily life can take on epic proportions, but it doesn't mean you have to get to the top of the mountain. [29:56] We need to convey the message to young people to not try to find the grandiose thing you need to do but, instead look at your life as it is and whatever hand you’ve been dealt, make a positive difference every day.  [32:24] We need to recognize that our vulnerability to primitive signals, is part of the solution. [36:10] We need to do intermittent fasting with our devices in order to narrow the window in which we are engaged. [39:46] We are constantly commandeered to keep connected. It starts with awareness. In this addictogenic world, how do unhook ourselves from video games, for example? [41:10] With repeated exposure to the reinforcing drug or behavior, the response gets weaker and shorter. To reset from the addiction, it seems that 30 days is the magic number. [46:03] The progression to addiction is exactly the same whether you’re dealing with a drug that you ingest or you’re dealing with a behavior like gambling or video games. [48:04] Are there genetic vulnerabilities with addictions? [49:50] How is radical honesty involved in this story? [52:14]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence Weight of Gold, documentary The Hacking of the American Mind Dr. Anna Lembke   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to totally transform your life on every level, start with changing how you spend your mornings. In this episode, I describe the life-changing benefits I have experienced from doing my personalized exercise routine every day for the past five years. I share how my commitment to my routine has completely transformed my life by improving focus and discipline all day long, while also helping me avoid the distractions of hyper-connectivity that we all face daily (all day long!). I discuss the meditative aspects of the routine and how to start slowly and build your commitment in a comfortable and sustainable manner, as well as the benefits of exercising outside, first thing in the morning, which calibrates your energy-boosting circadian hormones. It also sets an inspiring peak performance tone for the day, one that strengthens your ability to actively advocate for your own health and fitness. Another added benefit is avoiding the negative effects of hyper connectivity—one study revealed that 79% of Americans check their smartphones within fifteen minutes of awakening, and 46% check them before getting out of bed. You’ll hear about what the precise problem is with looking at your device as soon as you wake up (in short: locking your brain into the reactive, short-attention-span, dopamine-craving mode) and I share what psychiatrist Nikole Benders-Hadi has said about what immediately reaching for the phone does to your brain (“the information overload that hits before you’re fully awake . . . interferes with your ability to prioritize tasks . . . [and] you are more likely to increase stress and feel overwhelmed”).  One important takeaway from this show is to ask yourself: how much time can I devote every day? As you’ll hear in this episode, I started with a short 12 minute routine—and now look at me! Make it easy, inviting, and sustainable, and you’ll experience success. Design the routine for yourself so it is customized to your needs—if you need any ideas, my course will give you a lot of helpful starting points for you to pick and choose from, and remember Atomic Habits author James Clear’s advice about the two minute rule: a habit must be established before it can be improved. If you’re like me and you want to wake up and get refreshed, energized, and feel focused—in any way it takes—then having a morning movement routine is the best way to do it! Start small, make sure your routine consists of things you actually enjoy doing and that benefit your body, and watch the magic happen! The most important thing is just to do SOMETHING—that way, you can start amassing a streak to prove you are in control—and after that, you just keep going.   TIMESTAMPS: Get up in the morning and hit the deck!! There are many benefits in the morning exercise routine. [01:24] Brad combined many of his usual exercises like jogging, yoga, stretching, strengthening, and incorporated them into his morning routine. [03:17] For the everyday person that maybe isn’t a serious athlete, a routine is still and extremely important element of your everyday life. [07:01] The first step towards changing your life is to acknowledge the destructive effects of hyper connectivity. Don’t check your phone when you first wake up. [09:38] Try the exercise routine instead of coffee, or at least BEFORE your coffee. It does the same thing. [13:55] Step two is logistics. This can become an easy, inviting, and sustainable habit as important and routine as brushing your teeth. Start small. [16:27] Step three is building the habit. Nothing is more important that taking care of yourself. Just do it. [24:02] Four stages of habit change are: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. [34:58]  By simply changing the way you wake up in the morning, you can transform every area of your life. [38:03] Exposure to natural light is imperative. Light controls all the activities in your body functions. [39:16] Strengthen your commitment by celebrating your streak of following through. Repeat the exact same template every time. [43:15] Increase your commitment after you have this habit established.  You are the boss.  Don’t answer to any outside forces. [48:31] In summarizing the idea of creating a morning routine, make it enjoyable. Make it applicable to your athletic fitness and goals. Start it first thing in the morning. It improves your capacity for concentration.  [53:56] If this is not clicking for you after you’ve made a good effort, take a look at what is getting in your way. [57:03] When you’ve made the commitment, you will find it is difficult to bypass your morning routine. Celebrate your success. [59:45] Use your morning routine as a launchpad for other desired habits.  [01:04:39]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Brad’s Original  Simpler Morning Routine Brad’s YouTube Jogging 2.0 Atomic Habits The Miracle Morning Morning Routine Online Course   QUOTES: "A habit must be established, before it can be improved." (Clear) "Only the disciplined ones are free in life, otherwise you become a slave to your moods and passions." (Kipchoge) "How you wake up each day and your morning routine or lack thereof dramatically affects your levels of success in every single area of your life." (Elrod)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final part of this three-part presentation, we discuss various methods you can adopt to make sure overtraining doesn’t happen in the first place, as well as the best strategies for recovery when it does happen.   We start by discussing the #1 most important preventative measure for recovery and the benefits you’ll gain from taking an intuitive approach to training (and what that entails), and how you can avoid being fooled by little bursts of (false) energy. I also talk about the benefits that come from cultivating other passions and getting extra sleep and the important role functional medicine can play. I bring up the issue of nutritional deficiencies and the high likelihood that overtrained and overstressed people have a leaky gut, as well as why two things—everyday movement (like walking) and sun exposure—are so essential. As you’ll hear in this episode, at 57, I am still on a learning curve with this stuff, as I absolutely LOVE To challenge my body and do magnificent athlete feats and unleash competitive intensity—but now, it’s throughout a 3-day experience—not performed in a single hour. Learning to regulate my natural competitive intensity and leave the track with a little bounce in step has been a huge lesson that has also been great for my body and overall health, and I hope this episode helps you do the same. It’s a topic I take seriously, and I urge everyone else to do so, because the bottom line is the choice is up to you: you can choose to do things you know will accelerate aging, or you can choose to do things you know promote longevity. If you want to learn how to successfully train without overdoing it and while promoting longevity, then this is the episode for you! Listen to part one here and part two here if you missed the previous shows.   TIMESTAMPS: In part one of this series, we talked about the stress in and on the body and how it can be either positive or negative. [01:20] Part two of the series covered the symptoms of overreaching and overtraining. [03:25] How do we prevent overtraining?  Don’t let it happen in the first place! An intuitive approach entails going a step further than just relying on how you feel. [07:16] When you screwed up and overdid it, you have to learn to accept it. You cannot pinpoint your return to action. [11:02] During this rest period, cultivate other passions. One of the passions might be sleep! [13:36] Look into the world of functional medicine. You could very well have health problems about which you are unaware because you are overtrained. [16:07] As hard as it might be, wait to go back to exercise.  Wait until the passion rekindles in a very authentic sense. [20:30] If you are doing anything that's could be conveyed as high intensity. You want to curtail the workout too well under an hour, probably a half an hour would be much better. [23:50] If you feel bad at rest the following day after working out, you overdid it. Do not prompt chronic muscle soreness. [29:19] You are compressing your lifespan rather than extending it when you are chronically overtrained. [31:57] When you follow these healthy training guidelines, you can experience success even as you age. [34:43] If you are feeling sorry for yourself, realize that we are all built differently. Do the best to optimize yourself and don’t compare yourself to others. [38:45] Take what your body gives you each day and don’t try to force more. [43:04]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Overtraining Part 1 Overtraining Part 2 Primal Health Coach Institute Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast with Chris Kelly Podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood Podcast with Dr. Craig Marker Podcast with Dr. Phil Maffetone The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing The Primal Blueprint Joel Jamieson Podcast One Running Shoe Running on Empty The Weight of Gold   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you spontaneously do every day that brings you joy and requires no motivation? This is what you value most highly and that you must pursue in order to live as your authentic self! That’s a pretty heavy message and it’s from the remarkable Dr. John Demartini, one of the world’s leading personal development experts. Listeners, we have had some high powered guests and shows before, but get ready for a brilliant exploration in finding your life purpose from world renowned human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini! You’ll hear about his incredible and unique life story and the unbelievable challenges and obstacles he faced growing up as he reveals that he was constrained to arm and leg braces until he was four years old, lived out his teenage years on the street and nearly died weeks before his 18th birthday—an experience that shifted him onto a different course. Then, at 18, he learned to read, and he wrote his first book. For someone that couldn’t read and write, Dr. John illustrates that anything is possible. In this episode, you’ll learn seven powerful strategies for managing stress, why you should pay yourself first, how to overcome inaction, and why physical wellbeing begins first in the mind. We talk about how to find your niche and get to where you want to go, embracing the science of goal setting, and the importance of gratitude journaling. Dr. John also explains why motivation doesn’t work, breaks down how you can effectively maximize your potential, and how to awaken your inner genius. He also reveals that we create internal conflict with our authentic self when we traffic in thoughts and phrases like, “I need to, I should, I have to…” because these things require motivation, which as we all know, is now turning out to be flimsy and unreliable. If you like memorable and inspiring quotes that will help you put your ideas into action or need help zeroing in on what your purpose is, then this is the show for you!!  Dr. John Demartini is an internationally published author, global educator, and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. He has studied over 30,000 books across academic disciplines and has authored over 40 books and manuscripts including the #1 bestseller ‘The Breakthrough Experience®’ which has been translated into over 36 languages.   TIMESTAMPS: A great life is not by accident.  It’s built on purpose. [01:20] What do you spontaneously do every day that brings you joy and requires no motivation? [03:24] The tool on Dr. Demartini’s website is useful to determine what your real mission and priorities in life are. [06:32] Motivation and willpower are relatively flimsy tools. What are your values?  [08:13] We have drifted away from what values are to what is determined by society. Your hierarchy of values will dictate your destiny. [13:30] How do we determine how to delegate tasks to others? [18:14]If the person's not doing what they love and loving what they do, they're going to be burdened [21:36] In an effort to get ahead, people think, “when I get ahead, I’ll save.”  But it is the other way around.  When you save, you get ahead. [24:27] People tend to compare themselves with others and thereby get the message, “I should,” “I need to,” which means they have some outside authority whispering in their head. [26:33] Are these principles available within the reach of everyone? We need to take a good look at how we spend our time. [31:55] Dr. Demartini does not do low priority things.  He only does what he enjoys. [37:45] Because he had a learning disability, he didn’t learn to read until he was 18. [42:09] Anything you need motivation to do, is not you. [45:20] If you can’t be honest with yourself, it’s because you’re afraid of what other people think about you.  [52:57]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Dr. John Demartini The Breakthrough Experience The Values Factor The Time Trap   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. 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In part two of this three-part presentation on all aspects of overtraining, I present a strategy to recover from overtraining and how to avoid it in the first place by making intuitive evaluations of your present condition and behavior patterns and taking corrective action.  You’ll hear about an assortment of symptoms to identify the tenuous state of overreaching, and an assortment of symptoms indicating a state of overtraining/burnout. We talk about the importance of tracking your HRV score (check out my app for tracking your HRV here) and what dysregulated energy levels and having more energy in the evening really means, as well as what the presence of skin problems, certain hyper behavior (like tapping your feet or grinding your teeth), and frequent urination (especially at night) indicates. You’ll learn the reason why you’re craving sugar, struggling with insomnia, or feeling irritable, cranky, or impatient, as well as what is causing any persistent soreness or joint trouble. We also discuss the importance of having a strong digestive system and how chronic gut inflammation results in damage to microvilli and what to do when you have trouble with thermoregulation or an unusually low or high HRV. Finally, we talk about excessive sleep and how it affects the body, what a lack of joy or desire to train can reveal, and how poor concentration, depression, apathy, malaise, moodiness, and even withdrawing socially can be a sign that your body is trying to conserve energy. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for part three. If you missed the first part of this three part show, click here to catch up.   TIMESTAMPS: What are the signs and symptoms of overtraining? [01:25] The harmonious functioning of your autonomic nervous system should be balanced. After workout, cool down, lie down, elevate your feet and breath. [04:58] HR-V is a measure of beat-to-beat interval between your heart beats. There is a variation. [07:16] The MAF test is a way of measuring your performance at the aerobic maximum heart rate. [09:09]    Feelings you get outside of working out where your energy is dysregulated, is a warning sign of overtraining. It is very important to get the right sleep. [12:25] Immune disturbances and inflammatory disturbances often follow a high stress training period. [15:36] Another sign of overstimulation or imbalance things like cramping, twitching, hyper movements such as tapping your feet or grinding your teeth.  [17:44] Skin problems can be the result of overtraining, too. Frequent urination, especially at night, is a sign of a problem.   [18:29] Decrease in libido and amenorrhea are signs of overly stressful lifestyle. [20:57] Warning number 11 is insomnia. This will happen if you are too riled up with chronic overstimulation. [23:56] Digestive disturbances like irregularities in elimination patterns or unusual cravings. [25:01] If you are cranky and impatient more than usual, you need to notice why. It is a sign of overtraining. [27:00] Some signs of burnout are waking up and not feeling good, poor workout performance, soreness and joint problems. [29:26] Another sign would be trashing of the digestive system. [32:34] Your hand-eye coordination will suffer as well. There’s an app you can get for your phone that tests that. [35:57] Poor immune function is indicated with frequent colds, allergies, and the like. There is a preponderance of long COVID showing up in endurance athletes. If you are having trouble with thermo-regulation, that too, might be a sign of overtraining. [37:36] If your HR V is elevated above your normal baseline range, it could be an indicator of parasympathetic dominance because you are so fried that the parasympathetic is stepping up to center stage. [39:32] Low blood pressure can appear if you have overworked yourself. If you get woozy when you stand up it is messing up your electrolyte balance. [41:52] Excessive sleep, beyond your normal pattern shows that you might be bottoming out. [43:00] This is supposed to be enjoyable so the lack of joy or lack of desire to train could be a reliable indicator of burnout. [44:45] Mood disturbances depression, and poor cognitive function are of concern. [45:28] Overtraining part 3, is coming up to discuss how to recover and return to exercise if you have been hit with overtraining and burnout. [46:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Part One of Overtraining podcast Dr. Jannine Krause Podcast Rhonda Collier Podcast BradBeat HRV One Running Shoe Running on Empty Eight Weeks Out.com Podcast with Joel Jamieson QUOTES: "Locomotion, repair, growth, and reproduction are a zero-sum game." 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Do you ever dream about living a happier, more conscious life, but don’t know how to possibly get there? Thanks to today’s guest, author, changemaker and speaker Dr. Dain Heer, this episode will teach you how. You’ll learn why judgment is the biggest killer on the planet (especially the judgment we give to ourselves) and how you can correct course when you’re feeling stuck. You’ll also hear interesting and practical tips designed to help you let go of trauma, past experiences, and whatever negativity has been holding you back and bringing you stress and anxiety in daily life, instead of joy and lightness.  Dr. Dain Heer is an author, change-maker, speaker, and co-creator of Access Consciousness, one of the largest personal development companies practiced in 176 countries. He is also the founder of International Being You Day.  TIMESTAMPS: Judgment is the biggest killer on the planet, especially the judgment of ourselves. [01:45] International Being You Day celebrates our quirks, our differences and see what being ME really means. [04:41] Dr. Heer’s story goes back to his rough childhood and what he did when he realized it didn’t have to be like this. All he wanted was a sense of peace and happiness. [08:32] After being very depressed, Dain found a positive outlook that was the magic that worked for him. [14:02] Ask: “Who does this belong to”?  [16:38] Are you doing the same things over and over and not getting a different result? [18:14]Ask: “Who does this belong to? for three days. If it’s not yours, you can’t change it. [19:25] Who does my desire to control the other person belong to? [26:38] What else is possible that I've never considered? And what would it take to change this with total ease and what different reality is possible that I'm not yet choosing? [29:31] How is judgment of ourselves the “biggest killer on the planet?” [31:06] If we are met with negative resistance from someone, how do we keep from taking it in? [36:57] Change “overwhelm” in three steps. What power or potency am I trying to hide? [44:55]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Dr. Dain Heer Being You, Changing the World International Being You Day Access Consciousness   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a grand three-part presentation covering all aspects of overtraining, including an overview of the stress response in the body, how the nature of hectic, high stress modern life is a disastrous disconnect from our human genetic expectations for health, and how our ruminating minds can contribute to burnout (just like stressful work or personal circumstances or overly-stressful training patterns do). Unfortunately for me and fortunately for you, I am an expert on this topic and in this episode, you will learn about how different forms of stress (remember, even fasting counts as a stressor) affect the body and the state of “overreaching,” a precursor to overtraining where you are capable of peak performance, but running on borrowed time heading for burnout. I also discuss how to find a healthy balance between avoiding overtraining and still having that optimal amount of stress that is actually beneficial to the body, and how the stimulus perception response and the HPA axis (responsible for the body’s reaction to environmental stimuli) works.   TIMESTAMPS: Our stress responses are in three stages: stimulus, perception and response.  [01:24] Stress is a chain reaction as a variety of genetic and hormonal switches are turning on and off. [04:33] The body has a strong homeostatic drive to regulate the body back to normal after a fight or flight incident, or an illness. [07:47] So how do we manage this wonderful tool? Too little stress is unhealthy. [10:14] Even though you may enjoy your workout, overtraining can be a disaster. In our daily life, we are overloaded with stressors. [14:31] The perception in your mind is reflected in the chemistry of your body. [17:14] Exercise is a major, major stressor, and it has to be contemplated very carefully in order not to cross that line and drift into over training patterns. [20:27] When you have elevated heart rate, blood pressure, elevated cognitive focus, your basic routine bodily functions are put on hold. [24:25] Fat is a clean-burning fuel whereas carbohydrate is dirty-burning fuel. [28:12] A chronically stressful lifestyle is directly associated with a carbohydrate dependency [30:28] Burnout occurs when you are constantly busy stimulating the fight or flight hormones and then one day your just crash. [34:06] When you have that temporary high that’s afforded by the chronic overproduction of stress hormones in the bloodstream, it can be a confusing situation. [40:33] For all of us in the recreational realm who are trying to promote overall general health and especially longevity, we have to be very, very careful to not drift anywhere near the overtraining, patterns and the burnout symptoms. [44:19]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Biology of Belief Human Migration Across the Globe Podcast with Bruce Lipton Podcast with Dr. Ron Sinha Brad’s Cold Water Therapy Primal Endurance Two Meals a Day Running on Empty Paleo Thyroid Solution Primal Fitness Coaching course   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Tommy Wood is back for another great show, this time to discuss a pretty radical idea—the idea that second guessing this constant quest for optimization in the area of health and fitness might actually be a good thing.  We talk about how our mindset and attitude come into play regarding our health and he explains why he is so concerned about what he sees as the “pathologization and objectification” of things that specifically should bring us joy (mainly food and sleep) and why so many people tend to fall into over-obsession and perfectionism when it comes to certain vital health practices. Dr. Tommy proposes we steer away from overcomplicating and overthinking things when it comes to our health and fitness, which delves into another conversation about toeing the line between taking care of your health and caring too much. Where and how do you find that healthy balance? We also talk about the power of the placebo effect, sleep, fitness and figuring out how hard to push your body, and much more! If you want to hear some great health and longevity advice through a big-picture (and extremely practical lens), then this is the episode for you!   TIMESTAMPS: Guest Tommy Wood talks about the pathologizing of health practices. [01:22] There is a coherence between who you believe yourself to be and your actions. [05:36] Many people disregard the importance of sleep, but if you begin to focus, counting the hours, you start to lose the joy of sleep.  [12:51] Sleep debt is when you establish your optimal hours of average sleep, then if you have a particular episode of shorter time of sleep, staying up late, you have sleep debt that needs to be made up. [21:01] The genetics come into play for sleep requirements. [24:30] Is there a strong correlation there from energy output to increased need for sleep? Rapid loss of body temperature is one of the triggers for sleep. [27:15]    The volume of training that the average person needs is much smaller than professional athletes need. Consistency is important. [29:00] If you think others are doing more than you, if you think you should be doing more, it has a negative impact on your health and actually increases your risk more. [32:41] Glucose monitoring has created the pathologization of food. [36:30] We can create psychological effect that affects the way we respond.  A placebo is a placebo. [39:33] There has been much more information, studies, and experimentation on athletic performance that changes how we think about health and fitness. [44:17] How do we tiptoe over that red line of optimal training so that we are not hindering our health and fitness? [46:46] When we talk about cardiovascular fitness, muscle mass, and longevity, we are talking about data from truly average general population people. We don’t know who is going to live longer. [52:08] We hear many rationalizations and cop-outs in everyday life.  Many people are delusional about their actual health. Understand that commitment is important.  Motivation fluctuates. [01:00:12] Genetics plays a big role in longevity.  Get regular blood testing. There are some medications available for aging, however, there is no evidence how beneficial.    [01:05:54]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Tommy Wood Instagram The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k Jeff Kahn on Sleep Placebo Jeff Kahn on Changing Insights about Sleep Podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood- Back to Basics  Podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood – no. 1 Podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood – no. 2 Podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood – no. 3   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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Do you ever struggle with staying focused and being productive? Do you find it difficult to get through the day without feeling anxious and tired? There is a cost to hyperconnectivity, and this episode will help you find the best solution to this increasingly prevalent problem.  In this episode, you’ll hear some great tips for becoming more focused and productive, while decreasing stress and exhaustion. This is hugely important, as today we all face more hurdles than ever in the workplace. Consider this: a UC Irvine study revealed that the average office worker is interrupted once every 11 minutes, while another study from Loughborough University suggests that many workers check their email as often as every five minutes. Clearly, it’s a widespread problem, but this show will give you the tools to help you fix this problem yourself. We start by discussing James Hewitt’s “Cognitive Middle Gear” and how you can avoid it, the best solution for managing stress and delivering peak performance, and how to plan for “cognitive endurance.” I reference Cal Newport’s books Deep Work and A World Without Email (he calls email the most insidious interruptor and time suck/distractor) and explain why brief interruptions such as checking text messages and emails have such a massive negative impact (and how it is related to something called Attention Residue). I also discuss the psychological pain that comes from not being accessible, the real meaning of busyness, and the studies that have shown having a culture of connectivity actually ruins productivity.  Another book I recommend and mention during the show is Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life, which draws some parallels between attention and happiness, and was written by Winifred Gallagher, who brilliantly says who you are is the sum of what you focus on. This show also emphasizes the importance of scheduling out your time every day, protecting your time, having distinct shut down hours, and why you should never wait around for inspiration.   TIMESTAMPS: Let’s look at some ways to become more productive and focused. [01:27] Just being an excellent athlete or corporate leader doesn't necessarily mean anything except that you're very competent in your narrow level of focus. [02:19] We have tremendous potential to excel in one area of our life and then apply those peak performance attribute, but the potential to be distracted is ever present. [04:58] It’s a good idea to get organized enough to establish a specific time to go deep with focus and get things done. [09:15] Attention residue is where you lose a tiny bit of wattage of cognitive power every time you divert and then return to the original important task. [10:54] Busyness is a very effective proxy for productivity. [16:43] You are the sum of what you focus on. Be specific.  Write down your goals. [20:10]    It’s okay to be annoying by being unresponsive. Keep track of your accomplishments. [23:18] Keeping track of your goals, like diet and exercise, gives more structure. [27:29] Protect your time to allow space for creativity. Brain needs down time. [28:17] Try to schedule two 90 minutes focus times per day. Then takes breaks. [33:25]    Habitual checking on missed calls and messages can become addictive behavior pattern. [37:52] As long as you prioritize that deep work, you'll have more freedom to kind of relax during the other hours of the workday. [42:09] You can learn to piggyback new habits onto habits you already have. [44:49]   LINKS: BradKearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Deep Work A World Without Email Primal Endurance Online Course Rapt Good to GreatMark Bell's Power Project Hewitt: Cognitive Middle Gear Microworkouts Podcast Atomic Habits   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. 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Today’s guest, Jerry Manney, has dedicated 35 years of clinical experience to helping people navigate the joys and pains of life. A therapist and counselor, Jerry wrote the book, Why We Argue and How to Stop: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Disagreements, Managing Emotions, and Creating Healthier Relationships because one of the biggest challenges he’s seen people face over and over again is communication during conflict. As Jerry explains during this show, when arguments break out, nobody wins—so he wrote this book to help people figure out why they argue (and why other people argue), and also to provide some practical steps people can take to maximize communication and connection while minimizing unproductive arguments. You’ll learn how to stop arguing, why self-care has to take center stage, the importance of calling out time-outs (and the best way to do so), and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: Brad’s guest is here to help us stop arguing and communicate and listen in a more civil way. [00.52] When emotions arise, all good communication skills seem to go south quickly. [04:40] It is not only those close relationships that need these skills.  It is everywhere you talk to people. [06:00] Why do we argue? Is it about things or is it because we take the subject personally? Sometimes we argue to prove a point. [07:32] Community Reinforcement Approach is a system designed especially for family or friends concerned about someone with drug or alcohol use. [12:33] Ask yourself, “Why do I need to change people’s minds?” [15:20] Try different, not harder. Try to really listen without projecting our own thoughts and feelings. [18:42] We come from a point of bias that we may not be aware of. [22:46] The relations that mean the most to you are usually the most difficult to navigate and the emotions escalate. [26:06] Self-care is important because if it’s not there, your ability to relate to others is difficult. [28:37] Guilt comes from a lot of different things. Excessive guilt can be counterproductive. Using the term “I’m sorry” can be over-used. [31:59] Timeouts are a good suggestion but how do we utilize them to experience success? [36:08] It is important and valuable to be brief when it is time for this difficult conversation. [41:45] There are some tips about using certain phrases….do’s and don’t’s. Keep it simple, be positive, be non-confrontational, and respectful. [45:05] Label your emotions. [51:41]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Why We Argue and How to Stop: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Disagreements, Managing Emotions, and Creating Healthier Relationships JerryManney.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since I talked about my carnivore awakening in part 2, this episode focuses on the personal benefits I have experienced since adopting a nose to tail animal based diet, as well as my recommendation for long-term fat loss, perhaps the pre-eminent dietary goal in the world, through my top secret, specially designed C&C eating strategy.  In this show, I explain why I consider myself a “carnivore for life” and why these foods will continue to be the central focus of my diet (animal foods are after all, the fuel that drove human evolution for 2.5 million years and are the most complete and nutrient-dense foods on earth). I talk about the efficiency of carnivore style eating, how I feel fully satisfied on fewer total meals and much less snacking, and the significant improvement I noticed in my digestive function. Finally, I reveal which of my favorite plant foods I still eat (the list is longer than you may think, and even includes a little honeycomb!), why I eat very little fruit, and explain why I have made a firm commitment to up my organ meat game.    TIMESTAMPS: Brad’s dietary journey has evolved from processed foods to the animal-based nose to tail diet. [01:18] Plant foods from the natural world contain toxins that could be harmful. Try a 30-day experiment of eliminating all plant foods and see what happens. [03:16] The nutrient density of the organ is superior to the muscle meats. [05:31] In your transition to your healthier diet of nose to tail animal products, be sure to include bone broth. Liver is very important also. [08:22] By eating a high carb diet, you will create a lot of insulin stimulating effects creating tiredness. [12:07] When flying, Brad uses it as an opportunity to fast where he used to take healthy snacks. [14:06] When Brad learned to manage his weight and control choices of foods, he began to relax and allow some of his favorite foods back in, carefully monitoring for adverse symptoms. [16:11] Purple sweet potatoes, inside and out, are one of Brad’s most favorite carbs. Homemade kombucha is a favorite beverage. [17:59] Brad describes how he makes his own delicious kombucha. And, of course, his Macadamia Masterpiece nut butter is at the top of his list. [20:58] Some people say you shouldn’t eat fruit in the winter because it is not aligned with our evolutionary expectations. [24:40] Remember that we are all individuals and that we have genetic profiles that work differently in every diet. [28:42] Through of cold showers and hot saunas and sprint workouts and fasting you create hermetic stressors.  [33:27] Dr. Josh Axe ranks the 30 most nutrient dense foods. [37:28] The flawed notion that the more dietary diversity you have, the better our gut microbiome has been widely refuted by many experts. [41:43] If you live in the northern latitudes, your body cannot make Vitamin D. [42:45] Brad’s main takeaway is to make the effort to understand what contribution this food you are eating makes to your overall health. Maximize nutrient density. [45:25] If you want to lose excess body weight, you need to emphasize protein as your dietary centerpiece. [48:37] If you are an athlete trying to recover so you have good blood work, you want to make sure you keep the muscles repairing by trying not to overload the stress factors. [50:20] Set a goal of a minimum 12 hours eating window. [52:28] Emphasize nose to tail animal-based diet. This includes eggs. [53:56] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Brad’s Diet no. 1 podcast Brad’s Diet no. 2 podcast Saladino summary podcast Shawn Baker Podcast Ancestral Supplements MOFO The Primal Blueprint Podcast with Dr. Joan Ifland Two Meals a Day Carnivore Scores Food Ranking Oppenheimer Map of Human Migration Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Lustig The Hungry Brain Wired to Eat Carnivore Scores Food Ranking   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Anna Cabeca returns to the show for a powerful and memorable conversation about menopause, healing after tragedy, and her new book, MenuPause. Things get deeply personal in this episode: Dr. Anna talks about her experience with tragedy (her toddler son’s death) and dealing with PTSD and infertility, and you’ll hear some seriously life-changing insights that she has learned from her most difficult life experiences. She also reveals the reason why resetting your circadian rhythm is essential for healing, explains her experience with reversing early menopause despite being told she couldn’t have children, and much more! Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG has dedicated her career to helping women balance their hormones and heal their bodies, and knows that the hormonal fluctuation that precipitates menopause can be one of the hardest times for women, upending an otherwise normal and happy life. In MenuPause, Dr. Cabeca teaches women a new way of eating so they can take charge of their own health and continue to live their most fulfilling lives.    TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Cabeca’s story includes five unique eating plans to help with weight loss, improve mood, sleep and hot flashes. [01:22] Anna left her medical practice because of burnout, after an especially traumatic time in her life. [04:42] As she traveled the world, she met many leading scientists who expanded her knowledge of medicine. [09:25] Endocrinology and gynecology are interrelated systems. [11:47] After the trauma of the death of her toddler, Anna received the diagnosis that she was unable to become pregnant again, adding to her stress.  She did, however, have another baby. [13:15] Healers and philosophers from all over the world gave Anna the same general knowledge that the organs hold all the energies in your body. [15:17] After her travels brought her a new perspective, she changed the way she practiced medicine. [22:42] Stress can mess up our adaptive hormones. Your cortisol goes up and oxytocin goes down. The more oxytocin, the better the body repairs itself. [25:05] Her book, MenuPause presents five unique eating plans to break your weight loss plateau and improve mood, sleep, and hot flashes. [30:27] Each of us is different and Dr. Anna personalizes the diet plans for each individual. [33:53] In menopause, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and DHA all diminish. [38:40] Brain fog is an inability to extract the necessary glucose to fuel the brain. [42:19] What behaviors helped her heal from the PTSD she had after her child was killed. [45:19] How does oxytocin promoting behaviors compare to dopamine triggers? [50:59]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page MenuPause The Hormone Fix Keto Green 16 Biology of Belief Dr. Anna Cabeca Drop Acid   ​​​​QUOTES: “There is magic in the pauses of our lives.” – Dr. Anna Cabeca    Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 begins with a quick recap of what I discussed in Part 1 (childhood eating habits, what led me to embrace the primal / ancestral diet in 2008 with Mark Sisson and The Primal Blueprint, the deep immersion into keto and the publication of The Keto Reset Diet in 2017) and then picks up with the story of the major awakening I had in regards to food a few years ago. I spend some time in this episode summarizing the rationale for and the benefits of an animal-based diet, including second guessing the deeply ingrained idea many people have that colorful fresh produce is the de facto centerpiece of healthy eating as I explain the science behind how these plant toxins affect your body. You’ll hear about the advent of the Carnivore movement as I discuss how the message from leaders like Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. Shawn Baker changed my life and challenged my fixed and rigid dietary beliefs, especially this May 2019 podcast episode with Dr. Paul Saladino on Ben Greenfield Fitness where he seemed to blow Ben’s mind—well, he blew my mind too, so we met and hung out in LA and did a podcast, and then I took him to meet Mark Sisson to do another podcast—as you’ll hear, he seemed to blow Sisson’s mind too (yes, Sisson of the daily “Big-Ass Salad”!). In this episode, you’ll learn all about plant toxins—a variety of chemicals, proteins, and acids that can damage our sensitive digestive systems, upset our delicate hormonal balance, and prevent the release of critical neurotransmitters. I share a list of which foods to avoid (including why roots, leaves, stems, and seeds are the worst offenders) and talk about the way lectins affect the body (like gluten, lectins are widely recognized natural plant toxins that virtually everyone is sensitive to). I also talk a little bit about gluten and how it inflames the digestive tract and triggers an autoimmune response, explain how phytic acid / phytates work in the body (by binding to minerals and inhibiting digestion), and reveal which specific foods have 200 times more estrogen than other foods. We also touch on the issue of oxalates and glycoalkaloids (defined as neurotoxin enzyme inhibitors that impact nervous system function) and talk about sulforaphane (which can inhibit the internal antioxidant system and promote cell death) and isothiocyanates, which can seriously mess with your thyroid health. I also explain the effects that tannins, photosensitizers, salicylates, flavonoids, as well as cyanogenic glycosides, (yes, what makes cyanide!) have on the body. If you are like me and haven’t been suffering from any acute health conditions, then you probably felt the same way I did before going carnivore-ish, which was, what’s the point of being super strict with your restriction of plant foods if you already think you feel fine? However, as you’ll learn during this show, there are tons of benefits to eliminating plant toxins—and one added benefit is an increased emphasis on the highest-quality animal foods, which ideally includes a lot more organ meats.  Finally, if you’re looking to lose weight, the story of how my joint commitment to go carnivore and fast until 12 noon enabled me to quickly drop eight pounds of excess body fat in exactly three months will probably pique your interest. I attribute this quick and easy success to the natural focus and discipline engendered by my morning fast and narrowed menu options; we forget how easy it is to get derailed from our goals and best intentions by freedom, abundant choice, and the indulgent and decadent cultural influences we are surrounded by daily. And when we are thrown into the mix of daily life without unwavering rules and guidelines in place, it’s easy to experience decision fatigue, depletion of will power, and a consequent unraveling of our best-laid plans. Hopefully my dietary journey and experience with the freedom found within the seemingly narrow confines of carnivore will inspire you to try it out for yourself!    TIMESTAMPS:  If you were born before 1950, you had the advantage of more fresh home-cooked meals. [01:24] The most nutritious diet is based in meat, fowl, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds……….and dark chocolate. [04:42] Brad describes his years of consuming tons of vegetables and the effects on his body. [07:27] Plant toxins are all kinds of different chemicals, proteins, and acids which have the potential to damage the digestive tract.  [17:43] It is confusing to hear that we should never eats plants so it is important to not go overboard in either direction. [20:46] Many people are sensitive to these toxins and don’t even know it.  The damage to the body is surreptitious. [22:38] By giving up the salads, the green smoothie, and the stir fry, Brad optimized his health.  [29:53] Maximize the nutrient density of the calories you consume. Grass-fed beef is number one. [33:41] Be sure that you have the correct information on the salmon you consume. About 90 percent of what is on the market is farmed as opposed to wild-caught. [39:22] If you are going for excess body fat reduction, give the carnivore diet a try. [42:01] Carnivore-ish diet includes avocados, mini corn tortillas and dark chocolate. [46:43]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Deep Nutrition The Primal Blueprint Keto Reset Diet Dr. Paul Saladino Beyond Training Podcast with Shawn Baker Boundless Podcast with Dr. Paul Saladino: The Carnivore Code Carnivore Cooking for Cool Dudes Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Monterey Bay Acquarium.org SeafoodWatch Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga Shawn Askinosie Podcast (chocolate) Butcher Box   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a massive three-part production detailing the evolution of my dietary habits over decades, starting with my childhood that coincided with the rise of fast food culture and factory processed, nutrient-deficient, toxic modern foods. Thankfully, the Kearns family had an awareness of healthy eating and all the junk I threw down as a kid came atop a respectable baseline of healthful, home-cooked meals.  In part 1, we travel through my youth and reach major turning points like my first awareness of eating for athletic performance with the 1983 book, Eat To Win, my cold turkey plunge into the world of ancestral-inspired eating with the advent of Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint in 2008, to my rapid total immersion into the ketogenic diet when no one had heard of it in 2017 as Mark and I worked on The Keto Reset Diet, to my most recent and stunning awakening that was the advent of the carnivore diet in 2019.  You’ll hear about my experience with some ill-advised but well-intentioned food choices, the six week adjustment period that came with my decision to start eating an ancestral diet—cold turkey, no transition period, how quickly I felt a huge improvement in my digestive function and started having stable daily energy levels, and why I have consumed almost zero grains, legumes, or bread for the last 12 years (as well as the one food I will occasionally consume rice with). I also talk about why it’s actually more important for athletic people to emphasize nutritious foods and not just use their fitness level as an excuse to eat trash and learning how to select the most legitimately high quality suppliers for beef, fish, and eggs during a time when organic and grass-fed, pasture-raised items were just gaining popularity and interest.   TIMESTAMPS: If you were born before 1950, you had a nice cushion of home prepared meals, before fast foods came into being.  [01:25] Those of us born after 1950 had a more nutrient deficient childhood. [04:25] Other countries adopted our fast-food ways and the life expectancy decreased. [07:01] The more athletic someone is, the more they challenge and demand of their body, the more important it is to emphasize nutritious foods. [13:50] At age 18, Brad transitioned when he found his athletic endeavors were bringing him injuries and illness. [15:42] In the early 80’s we were told to cut out fat. Now we know that fat DOES NOT make us fat. [19:23] About that time, in the 80s, is when Brad began to really take an interest in understanding food he was putting in his body. [23:20] The go-to meals of the day were a lot of grain-based concoctions, and many performance foods. Then he retired from the pro circuit. [27:02] In 2008 Brad and Mark Sisson got together and created The Primal Blueprint lifestyle pretty much eliminating grain-based foods. [30:37] The advent of civilization brought about a dramatic dive in human health. [32:31] After Brad took up the primal lifestyle, his overall health and vitality increased. He dropped the grains that had been the basis of his diet. [35:11] Interest in the ketogenic diet came up in 2017. [39:44] In the ketogenic diet, the maximum benefits are going to be obtained by the people in the most desperate situations that have the most metabolic damage. [41:47] You just have to embrace reality in a positive attitude and also realize that chronological aging is one of the major factors of peak performance. [47:29]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I made a life-changing dietary shift thanks to today’s guest Dr. Paul Saladino. In this rebroadcast episode, you’ll hear from the leading advocate for an animal based or carnivore(ish) diet and learn about his book, The Carnivore Code. You’ll learn why you don’t need to be afraid of carbs and the “least offensive” carbs to emphasize in your diet, why kale and berries are NOT the nutritional centerpieces of human health (and what foods are), and how this dietary change has impacted my health for the better since 2019. We talk about the importance of experimenting with your food choices to see if digestion improves, explain the antioxidant concept correctly so you understand the true effect antioxidants have on the body, and talk about which superfoods have pro-oxidant agents. We discuss the difference between environmental hormesis vs plant hormesis and the benefits of using alternative methods for challenging the body that don’t involve plant hormesis, such as fasting and cold exposure. Finally, we discuss why carnivore won’t be for everyone and reveal the truth about fiber (which has now been widely discounted).   TIMESTAMPS: This is a rerun of Brad’s podcast with Dr. Paul Saladino, the expert on Carnivore-ish diet, that compares the nutrient density of meat and vegetables. [02:10] Paul frames his discussion with really important items, the first one being that animal foods should include organ meats and not just muscle meats. [07:41] Paul eats about one gram of protein per pound of body weight per day. [11:41] In the Faster Study, they found that you can get equal levels of glycogen stored in your muscle, use in your muscle, and then replenish on a low carb, high fat diet. [13:49] If you have in mind the number of calories you want to eat in a day, why not eat the most nutrient rich foods? [17:51] Diseases like autoimmune disease, psychiatric disease are mostly inflammatory. [22:54] How do you challenge the arguments in favor of plant-based diets? [35:36] We’ve been told blueberries are a high antioxidant food, broccoli and leafy greens have wonderful compounds in them.  It’s not the way it works. [39:49] Can we feed everyone animals? [59:18]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Kate Cretsinnger Podcast Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Rip Esselstyn Podcast The Carnivore Code CarnivoreMD2.0 Instagram   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild times abound as we tackle great feedback and listener questions about important health topics. First, some positive reviews about Brad being funny and “down to earth” (even after reading a bunch of positive reviews?!); A listener details a day of diligent low-carb eating, ambitious exercising, and bonking and getting a headache. We’ll learn how to avoid piling on too many stress factors (fasting, low-carb, high intensity, etc.) and how to optimize exercise and diet for fat reduction with an “under the radar” strategy of achieving natural and incidental caloric deficits that prompt the burning of excess body fat. Great references from shows with Dr. Tommy Wood (athletes should strive to eat as much healthy food as possible, until they add a pound of body fat—then back off) and Dr. Robert Lustig (who argues that it’s virtually impossible to add body fat if you ditch toxic modern foods and emphasize wholesome, nutritious foods.  A listener references Brad’s interview on Brock Armstrong’s Second Wind Podcast references about the importance of a tech-free start to the day and votes against “Challenge Months” that are too stressful. Then we take a detailed look at the most sensible advice regarding alcohol consumption, including the least offensive strategies if you choose to imbibe. (Check Brian “Liver King” Johnson’s elaborate 11-step approach!), and try my Dry Farm Wine recommendation for the cleanest wine available. Finally, some great commentary about strategically adding carbs to a carnivore-ish diet in order to boost recovery.    LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Paleo Drinking Cheat Sheet Ancestral Supplements Brian “Liver King” Johson detailed lifestyle tips and habits   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down in a fancy studio environment with multiple cameras and great sound to talk to a very interesting couple who created Bala Enzyme, a triple-enzyme electrolyte and anti-inflammatory sugar free energy drink. It’s a great product and the discussion will have plenty of touting of the product benefits, but there’s a bigger story here that might interest you. Dr. Farnoush Aftabi and Dr. Arash Aftabi are a Southern California couple with successful careers as dental surgeons (endodontics and periodontics), but they started to notice their patients were struggling with painful inflammation post-surgery. Having long experimented with a holistic approach to inflammation control through supplements, they were inspired to create their innovative product called Bala Enzyme, designed to address multiple post workout needs, like hydration, recovery, joint pain relief, digestion support—it’s even immunity boosting! In this episode, you’ll learn all about the science behind Bala Enzyme, such as how these specific enzymes and amino acids work in the body, and in particular, the difference between drinking Bala and taking easy to access non-steroid anti-inflammatory pills as Dr. Arash explains the long-term effects things like ibuprofen/Advil and Tylenol have on the body. You’ll hear about the many sensitives and complexities of the human body and Dr. Farnoush’s personal experience with recovering and healing from inflammation and why Bala Enzyme (Bala comes from “Balance”) is for everyone, and not just athletes. Bala Enzyme is also super simple and convenient: this electrolyte and triple enzyme powdered drink mix comes in a convenient little pouch of bright orange powder that you pour into water for the ultimate electrolyte and antioxidant drink. And the orange tint actually comes from a potent serving of tumeric, along with a clean and diverse assortment of enzymes and electrolytes. The taste is also perfect as it is not too sweet and not at all artificial. Aside from the great taste and high-performing product, I also just like the way this company operates: with an incredible devotion to product quality, scientific research, convenience, and great taste. I personally like to pour a small packet into ice water and it’s so refreshing that it’s easy for me to enjoy it frequently. If you’re someone who forgets to stay hydrated or you get bored of the non-taste of water, this is a great way of making sure you’re drinking enough. There’s also three flavors to choose from (pineapple, lime, and berry) in this sugar free and zero carb beverage. If you like variety, try all 3—and use the code BRAD30 when ordering on BalaEnzyme.com to take 30% off your first order!   TIMESTAMPS: This husband and wife dental team is bringing to market a unique product to deal with inflammation. [02:05] They used an enzyme called bromelain and lots of turmeric. [06:58] She had a terrible accident and while recovering, had the time to pursue their dream. [10:29] They are hoping their product helps more people who don’t do well with pharmaceuticals. It also helps hydration. [13:58] Caffeine and energy drinks are full of sugar. [17:20] Having a problem with inflammation causes breathing problems. Inflammation can be healing as well.  You need balance. [31:00] We have to be careful about taking pharmaceuticals that might mask the pain and make us feel that we can do anything. [33:08] What is an enzyme? [36:03] Turmeric is a very important ingredient of this product. [37:06] Is there a downside to taking these anti-inflammatory antioxidants…can you take too many? [41:31] Bala comes in powder form so you can take it anywhere with water. [45:17] Some of the commonly-used medications we use can cause harm. [49:58] What was it like to have this dream for a product and get it out there? [53:36] How did your dental background get you enlightened to holistic health? [01:01:56] Besides brushing and flossing is there more we need to do for good dental hygiene? [01:05:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Bala Enzyme   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve ever wanted to find an easy way of increasing your amount of general everyday movement while also elevating your baseline fitness level, look no further than the #1 fitness breakthrough in recent decades, microworkouts! Microworkouts are a highly efficient way of ensuring that moving around more becomes a deeply ingrained part of your habitual behavior, without the added stress that can come with pre-planned workouts. In this episode, I discuss the many benefits of microworkouts and give tips on how to easily incorporate them into your daily routine too. I share some of my favorite exercises to do and use a few examples of things I’ve added to my home and home office to illustrate how easy it is to incorporate this practice into your daily life. Of course there are benefits in going to the gym or exercise classes, such as instant motivation and natural camaraderie, but sustaining a committed fitness routine in the face of everyday life can be a daunting task: things get in the way, unexpected events throw you off your pre-planned schedule, there are always errands and chores to take care of, work commitments, kids and pets that need to tending to…. the list goes on. We all experience days that are busier than anticipated, and after a full day of running around and trying to get everything accomplished, most people are too tired to even think about working out—and this is where microworkouts come in. Whether you’re an elite athlete or just someone who struggles to get it done and adhere to a steady fitness routine, microworkouts are a wonderful addition to your fitness regimen, as they help you become more active throughout the day (every day), instead of just in isolated moments, and your efforts, while seemingly small, truly add up over time. Because this is a rebroadcast episode, I’ve included some new notes and suggested modifications, such as the importance of being sure to warm up first, which I feel wasn’t emphasized enough before.   TIMESTAMPS: Life is busy and we don’t always have time for a perfect workout experience. [01:31] It is important to warm up first, appropriate to your level. [04:28] Micro workouts are getting a lot of attention rather than a formal exercise time. Squats are a good start. [06:34] When you don’t go regularly to the gym, you may find it easy to overdo it and get injured and tired. [09:58] Brad’s micro workouts are at home, particularly with the hexagonal deadlift bar and pull-up bar. [12:47] Micro workouts break up the workday and keep you moving all day. [15:34] Take a luxurious rest between sets. [20:33]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping Page Active Couch Potato Syndrome   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of questions and comments from listeners, we get into all kinds of fun stuff.  Should anti-aging enthusiasts consider bulking up with extra muscle? How do you go about doing that correctly? I discuss the controversy and confusion over protein intake, explain how you can get the longevity benefits of maintaining muscle mass without the concerns about overstimulating growth factors, and then we hear a success story from a listener who lost 40 pounds and is getting stronger doing major lifts and pullups. Another listener asks a question about the stress factors of air travel and I explain why fasting is a great strategy on travel days, as well as how you can beat jet lag upon arrival. I also talk about the proper way to train for contests and ultramarathons without getting into overstress patterns, how to prepare for long distance triathlons after taking time off, and especially, how to not get beaten up by long runs. Finally, we hear comments from listener’s about their favorite takeaways from past shows, such as honoring John Gray’s direction to be a Kung Fu master amidst relationship stress, and I talk about how to strengthen problem muscles and connective tissue in order to heal from chronic injuries. Enjoy the show and enjoy participating in the community by emailing podcast@bradventures.com    TIMESTAMPS: Scott Belanger asks if Brad has done a bulking stage to gain weight. The more muscle mass you have, the more protection you have. Brad tries to optimize his strength to bodyweight ratio. [01:25] Your triglycerides to HDL ratio is an important detail to look at for good cardiac function. [09:24] There is a tendency in the gym culture to encourage nutrient deficient processed calories.  Use caution when consuming “workout” products. [10:34] Brad Warden has lost over 40 pounds, has increased his athletic challenges, improved his diet, and is feeling better than ever, which leads to a discussion regarding the controversy about eating too much protein.  [12:39] The best sources of protein, by far, are from animal sources. [17:40] Stewart travels weekly mostly by airplane.  He is asking whether he should eat or fast during these flights.  [19:03] Billy Vogan wants to know how Brad thinks about signing up for an ultra-marathon when time is not the goal.  He plans to walk some of the time. [25:09] Keep tough workouts under an hour and keep heart rate at 180 minus your age or below. [29:44] If you have a workout pattern that seems to be really satisfying and enjoyable and you’re performing well, keep it up.   [31:07] Kevin is retired but wants more than sitting around.  He still has that competitive bug.  He wants to train for triathlon. [32:41] A 44-year-old Canadian who plays competitive tennis is having a problem with his Soleus, which is one of the most prominent calf muscles. He wants Brad’s suggestion on helping him lessen the problem. [38:55] Write of review of Brad’s podcasts, send us a screenshot of your review and receive a jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece. [48:56]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Dr. Ron Sinha One Running Shoe Running on Empty The Four Hour Work Week Voodoo Floss Two Stretches to Heal Plantar Fasciitis Brian Liver King Johnson   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey listeners, have you been working on “fixing” yourself? Well, here’s some good news: you can stop doing that right now—and today’s episode with Don Goewey will show you why.  Don currently works as the director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, the official archive for the works of Anthony De Mello (regarded as one of the great spiritual minds of the 20th century) and has committed his life to helping people understand and quiet stress and anxiety, navigate life’s challenges more creatively, and live happier, more fulfilled lives. He also recently edited the new book, Stop Fixing Yourself / Awake Up, All is Well, based on Anthony DeMello’s practical spirituality, and wrote the Amazon bestseller, The End of Stress/Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain. Don offers many memorable and potentially life changing insights throughout this episode, starting with him telling the riveting story of how his life fell apart in every way and what led to his spiritual awakening after. At the core of Don’s mission is his unique psycho-spiritual model for rewiring the brain to extinguish stress reactions and amplify the higher brain function that enables human beings to flourish—a method that will also help you overcome feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, depression, and that feeling of emptiness that can unfortunately characterize modern life. In fact, Don’s method has been successfully applied in high pressure work environments like Cisco and Wells Fargo to help people elevate their experience of work and of life in profound and measurable ways. We also talk about the four steps that make up Don’s method, how your perception creates your reality, and what to do when negative emotions arise. Don Goewey is the Executive Director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, the official archive for the works of Anthony De Mello, and the author of The End of Stress/Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain. Previously, Don managed the department of psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School and headed an institute that pioneered a psycho-spiritual approach to overcoming catastrophic life events, which in 2005 was awarded the Excellence in Medicine citation by the American Medical Association. Connect with Don here.   TIMESTAMPS: This show is about how to rewire your brain. [01:29] There is a childlike part inside you that has been covered up. [03:31] Don came to his work in pscyho-spirituality after experiencing an extreme period of stress. [07:04] He learned to feel the stress and embrace it rather than have it take over. [09:19] The mind body connection is very important. The quality of your life experiences depends on how well your mind functions. [16:19] Don’s situation was desperate and it brought about a big change in his life. He discovered that the things that he thought were working against him, weren’t working against him at all. [22:25] Your happiness in on the inside. Don’t look outside for it. [25:57] How do you deprogram yourself? The answer is awareness. [28:52] Look at the way you’ve been put together, all the societal programming that has made demands on you. [34:55] We have a knee jerk reaction to the trifles in our daily life. We are constantly at the mercy of things and people. [40:42] What you are unaware of controls you. Get in touch with your negative feelings.     [42:59] Work towards being non-judgmental. The feeling you are having is programmed into you. [51:21] Humans have the capacity to hold horror and harm along with love and forgiveness at the same time. [56:47] The misperception of threat generates most of the stress reactions that we experience. [01:01:16] Be in touch with your feelings.  Don’t push them away. [01:07:18] Remind yourself that this upset will pass. 80% of us are shame based. [01:10:10]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Center for Spiritual Exchange Stop Fixing Yourself, Wake Up, All is Well  Podcast with Dr. Bruce Lipton Tibetan Book of the Dead The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain Awareness   QUOTES: "When you find yourself in a situation you can’t change, the challenge is to change yourself." (Viktor Frankl)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Premium skin care products and cosmetics rigorously tested to be free from toxins Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2, I cover the remaining highly important and extremely effective concepts you can implement to strike a balance between maintaining a healthy passion for competitive intensity with adjusting to the realities of aging and aging with grace.  You’ll learn about the value of integrating short-term extrinsic goals and I share some compelling research about motivation cited by a Stanford neuroscientist. I talk about how making a conscious decision to depart from cultural influences and ego demands can offer wonderful health benefits, why it’s healthy to downsize your ambitions into age appropriate goals, and the importance of keeping track of your progress through journaling and performing regular fitness assessments, as this allows you to spot any regressions or patterns of injury or breakdown.  You’ll hear about emerging research that suggests that we can achieve good (or even excellent) fitness levels with a MED (minimum effective dose) approach and that cardiovascular fitness and disease prevention benefits can be obtained with only a few hours of low intensity exercise per week. I break down how you can honor the high intensity repeat training protocol while also avoiding the overly-stressful HIIT modality, reveal why there is no justification for inducing post-exercise muscle soreness in pursuit of lifelong fitness, and explain how to make necessary adjustments so you rarely get sore. I also talk about the importance of reframing “consistency” and the fact that many fitness enthusiasts and competitors misinterpret the importance and application of “consistency” in training, to the extent that they experience a consistent application of too much stress. One important takeaway from this show is that it becomes increasingly important as you age to honor your intuition over anything else when it comes to fitness, as you have far less wiggle room to overdo it and get away with it. This is why establishing a modest baseline of activity makes it far easier to incorporate fitness on a daily basis without overdoing it—the best example of this being my morning routine, which has taught me over the last few years that even with subpar energy and motivation, once you’ve made a habit out of it, you’ll always get the job done. I also talk about establishing firm guidelines for yourself in your fitness routine and why you should never push yourself to a peak performance effort (unless you feel 100% rested and energized), and the three symptoms that warrant a rest day. Finally, I suggest introducing cold exposure into your routine and talk about the benefits that come from still pushing the limits of peak performance occasionally—not just for the fitness breakthroughs, but also for the psychological benefits that come from getting out of your comfort zone.   TIMESTAMPS: We are trying to maintain a healthy passion and competitive intensity for compelling fitness athletic goals, but also adjusting to the realities of aging with grace and keeping your healthy perspective. [01:21] Any form of motivation will be effective toward achieving short-term goals. [03:32] Set age and lifestyle appropriate goals. [08:53] Track your progress. [14:34] Fly under the radar.  Be conservative with your approach to fitness. [17:27] Perform the high intensity workouts correctly. [24:45] Avoid overly stressful HIIT modality. [29:44] Try not to get sore. [31:27] Consistency is essential but it can be misinterpreted. [33:45] Push the limits once in a while. [38:35] Try cold exposure. [47:33]   LINKS: Peak Performance Podcast, part 1Run for Your Life, At A Comfortable Pace, and Not Too Far Podcast with Dr. Doug McGruff Body by Science  Podcast with Dr. Craig Marker Ancestral Supplements The New Evolution Diet Podcast with Dave Kobrine Brad’s cold exposure routineUSA National Human Activity Pattern Survey   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Premium skin care products and cosmetics rigorously tested to be free from toxins Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The products we put onto our skin and into our bodies every day can have a profound effect on our health. In this episode, Melanie Avalon returns to the podcast for an important discussion about the various ways endocrine disruptors, which are found in everything from skincare to soap to detergent to deodorant (and countless cosmetics, like lipstick!) pose a major health risk. As I’ve discussed on the show before, paying close attention to the ingredients found in every product you buy, from cleaning supplies for your home to skin and body care to laundry detergent to makeup, is one of the best things you can do for your health. Unfortunately, the amount of toxic products out there still outweighs the amount of non-toxic ones, so you have to take matters into your own hands and do your own research in order to avoid extra exposure to endocrine disruptors. In this episode, Melanie explains how certain toxic compounds interact with each other and how this can actually increase toxicity levels, why you can’t just trust whatever products that claim to be “natural,” and the clean product lines she does recommend. She also reveals the connection between endocrine disruptors and carcinogens, why certain ingredients have such a profound effect on all aspects of our health, the amount of ingredients that have long been banned in Europe but are still common in America, and much more. Melanie is the host of two podcasts: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast with New York Times bestseller Gin Stephens and The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast, where she interviews the world’s top experts on a myriad of health and wellness topics. To listen to my previous interview with Melanie, Intermittent Fasting, A Healthy Diet Mentality, And How Both High Fat/Low Carb and High Carb/Low Fat Can Be Effective For Weight Loss, click here.   TIMESTAMPS: Melanie talks about the bad stuff we put on our body..skin care and cosmetics. [01:18] Brad changed his diet cold turkey from all the grains he was eating. [08:02] If we can just clean up our diet, we are well on our way to optimum health.  The rest is just fine tuning. [11:44] The US has about a dozen compounds that are banned compared to Europe which has banned thousands of toxins.  [13:36] If you see the word fragrance on the label, it might be because they are protecting their trade secrets (recipes). [18:51] There are endocrine disruptors which are obesogens. Carcinogens are in these products.  [20:14] Anything you put in and on your body has the potential for damage. [26:26] “Natural” isn’t always safe. [32:22] Just as government’s regulations do poorly on cosmetic’s safety, it is the same for its overseeing food safety. [43:10] What about soy? [47:46] Because one does not feel the effects of using these products, they are unaware of what is happening in the body in the long run.  [50:40] The products that are tested and found to be very safe are available in the US when you look for them. [57:12] Some products can take the place of skin peel treatment. [59:55] Males need to pay attention to their skin drying. [01:02:35]      LINKS:      Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Intermittent Fasting Podcast BeautyCounter.com The Cancer Code EWG: Environmental Working Group Most Common GMO foods Estrogeneration Melanie Avalon  Avalonx.us   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Premium skin care products and cosmetics rigorously tested to be free from toxins Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maintaining passion and competitive intensity throughout life, especially as we age and how we must manage the realities of aging with grace, is one of my favorite topics to discuss. In this episode, I’ll walk you through 14 tips and strategies to help you stay on the edge, while also avoiding the pitfalls of an overly stressful, unrealistic, exhausting approach. We’ll be talking about the most important and highly effective concepts to implement in order to adapt and age gracefully, such as adopting a primal mindset, doing something that “scares the shit of you every day” a la Brian “Liver King” Johnson, founder of Ancestral Supplements, and engaging in activities that foster healthy competitive intensity and support longevity. We talk about why it is extremely important to put your ego demands aside and honor your 80-year-old self, and remain patient with the long-term journey of leading a healthy, fit lifestyle while setting long-term, big picture, intrinsic goals. Instead of offering generalities like, “I’ll stay in shape as I get older,” pinpoint some specific objectives—this is because the brain responds much better to goals that are specific and measurable. Mark Manson, number-one bestselling author of The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck, explains that the emotional “feeling” brain rules over the rational “thinking” brain, even though our rational brain likes to convince us that this is not the case. Only emotion motivates us to action, but the emotional and rational brain need to work together to keep you both excited and focused over the long run. We also talk about the importance of spending some time formulating specific and detailed goals that will elicit an emotional response and therefore, can be efficiently tracked and quantified. For example, can you cough up a list of clever centenarian Olympics events you’d like to participate in when you turn 100? How about pulling from longevity research and setting up some personal benchmarks for squats, pushups, or the one-mile run? Once you have identified some challenges that you are particularly passionate about, consider using tools like a vision board (more at JackCanfield.com), mind movie (more at MindMovies.com), journaling, or your own rich imagination to create a powerful impression about where you are heading and why. With beautiful overarching goals in place, you can blend them successfully with immediate, fun, and even superficial goals.   TIMESTAMPS: Brad gives 14 strategies to adapt and age gracefully. [01:44]Primal Mindset is where we acknowledge that pursuing goals and challenges is what makes us human. The good example of Brain Liver King Johnson is described. [04:08] Some studies show that we are softening.  Our life expectancy is shorter than our parents. [06:53] There are benefits from sleeping ancestrally resting on the floor or ground. [09:38] The longevity in your gene pool does not necessarily determine your fate. [13:09] Cultivate a healthy, competitive intensity. [17:49]Pursue goals and behavior patterns, training schedules that support longevity. [25:25] Set long-term, big picture, intrinsic goals. [34:45]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Liver King Podcast with Martin Brauns Prime Endurance Mastery Course The Hacking of the American Mind Dopamine Nation Podcast with Dr. Craig Marker Podcast with John Assaraff   QUOTES: "The essence of sport is that while you're doing it, nothing else matters. But when it's over, you file it away in a place not very important." (Bannister) "Now that I’m retired, I am being coached by my 80-year-old self." (Whitfield) "Struggle gives meaning and richness to life." 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Chris Hinshaw stops by for a multifaceted and inspiring conversation about the interesting progression of his career, what led him to discover an entirely new perspective on fitness, and the turning point conversations he had with mentors that were instrumental in guiding him towards his path. Things also get a little science-y and technical as we hear about all that he has learned from his current position as one of the leading Crossfit coaches in the world. Known internationally for his extensive knowledge and practical experience developing aerobic capacity in athletes of all experience levels using his comprehensive, cutting edge approach to training, Chris is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world and is the founder of aerobiccapacity.com. Chris Hinshaw has coached hundreds of athletes and professionals, including 32 CrossFit Games Champions and is the founder of aerobiccapacity.com. A former All American swimmer and world-class professional triathlete, his top international finishes include a 2nd place overall finish at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships, 2nd place overall finish at the Ironman World Championships in Canada, and a 1st place overall finish at Ironman Brazil.  TIMESTAMPS: Brad introduces his guest who has a very interesting story to tell about how he got into coaching CrossFit champions. [01:30] Chris describes how a new and different shoe brought him back to serious running. [07:12] What kind of concessions do we need to make as we age and yet want to keep running? [10:15] There is much to worry about as you get older as far as athletic performance. [14:04] Chris’s history with the Ironman is epic and then evolved into CrossFit. [19:17] Because he had neglected muscles by just exclusively doing triathlon, he was advised to try CrossFit. It gave him his health back. [28:12] Your body may break down but your brain may still tell you you can do it. [31:56] Making a career change was a risk but the right thing to do. [44:57] How did Chris’s method fix the missing piece in CrossFit training? It starts with pacing. [51:52] CrossFit is for people who weren’t good at anything. [55:41] Chris Hinshaw has changed the sport of CrossFit. The people who are interested in CrossFit have disparate goals.  He personalizes it for them. [58:17] What is a standard rate of fatigue for a non-runner? [01:02:05] Some people perform CrossFit at a high level and too frequently. That is not beneficial in the long run. [01:12:51] The high intensity creates that fatigue, the low intensity clears the fatigue. [01:15:02]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Favorites page Aerobic Capacity.com Mark’s Daily Apple Fatigue Factor Spreadsheet Calculator (400m to one-mile time ratio) Chris Hinshaw Coaching Matt Fraser CrossFit   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is inspired by a recent conversation with an old friend who reached out to me to ask for some tips and insights because of a very relatable issue. Despite being a lifelong highly accomplished endurance athlete and extreme outdoor person, things went a little off track with the pandemic and some personal life events, leading to drinking a little too much, eating way too many chips and too much butter, etc. This all led to him reaching out to ask: how do I get back on track, and what do you typically eat throughout the course of a single day? I answer those questions and more in this show as I share why I’m on the “C&C diet” and break down some practical weight loss methods that actually work. I explain why you can’t force your way into healthy eating patterns and talk about my typical approach, which includes tons of dark chocolate and my morning superfuel high protein smoothie. I also talk about my favorite carb sources and the benefits of desiccated organ capsules and reveal why I no longer eat salads or stir frys. Finally, I list the foods you want to minimize if you want to lose weight, as well as the reason why I take creatine every day (and why I think you should too!)   TIMESTAMPS: Brad tells an old friend how to get back on track with his fitness. [01:21] Brad’s main focus on diet is to maximize nutrient dense foods. [03:15] Many people like time restricted eating where you are fasting for 16 hours and then consuming calories in that 8- hour window. [07:56] Any deviation from the standard American diet of palatable processed foods is going to be a success. [10:47] It is very difficult to change your pattern of eating. Set yourself up for success by making good shopping choices.  Don’t have the processed foods in your house to tempt you.  [13:48] Brad’s morning diet consists of a smoothie and maybe chocolate. [17:54] Grass fed beef and pastured eggs are the mainstay. [20:45]The concept that the cholesterol content of your diet has no correlation to your blood cholesterol levels. [22:41] Brad eats fewer vegetables now. [26:21] Chocolate is a big part of Brad’s diet…..only the premium artisåan well-made chocolate. [30:45] For overall improvement, after diet comes exercise. Ridding ourselves with excess body fat is a battle. [38:32] How do we keep belly fat off? [42:07] When you are training, change your mindset and focus on quality and precision rather than suffering. [46:30] Move frequently, lift heavy things and sprint. [47:40] Sleep is very important. If you have to set the alarm to get up, we need to look at your sleep habits. [52:39] Your bedroom should be cool, dark and clutter-free. [58:45]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga Keto Reset Diet Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Metabolism) Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) Ancestral Supplements Butcher Box Luke and Cate Shanhan Podcast US Wellness Meats.com Shawn Askinosie Podcast (chocolate) Cocoa Runners.com Lille Belle Farms Puna ChocolateHoulau chocolate Dr. Craig Marker Podcast HIIT vs. HIRT Chilisleep Sign up for Butcher Box and custom design your monthly shipment. I also shop at USWellnessMeats.com. Both are great pricing for grass-fed meat and sustainable fish. Artisan bean to bar dark chocolate: Cocoarunners Askinosie Chocolate Lillebellefarms PunaChocolate HouLau Farm Chocolate Company   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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Dr. Wendy Walsh is back for a fourth appearance on the B.rad podcast! Dr. Wendy is one of my favorite guests ever because she brings her A-game every time and dispenses an assortment of life-changing tips and insights in an easy to understand manner that you’ll remember and reflect on for a long time. Today we set a record for one of the most information-packed, fast moving shows ever—in 36 minutes we cover enough for a typical show of double that length! This episode will teach all about the three major attachment styles (avoidant, anxious, and insecure), how to balance our deepest biological drives with modern relationship dynamics, and what leads to sex being a “higher risk hobby” for women these days. You’ll also receive some free couples therapy and learn the five ways to sustain connection and romantic passion in your relationship. Finally, Dr. Wendy shares how she got 1 million TikTok followers in just one year, describes the four stages of personal development, and talks about the importance of examining the unconscious process and programming we all carry from childhood in order to improve our relationships. We also talk about her Patron club, which I just joined—incredible value for only $40.80 a year! Dr. Wendy is America’s thought leader on relationships, a media commentator who is obsessed with the science of love, and the host of The Dr. Wendy Walsh Show. She also lectures on evolutionary psychology and human mating strategies at California State University Channel Islands and holds a B.A. in Journalism, a Masters degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.    TIMESTAMPS: The three major attachment styles are avoidant, anxious, and insecure. [01:25] There are some people who prey on others using the drug called love. [08:09] Look at everyone’s life as a slice. Wendy represents the light at the end of the tunnel. [11:09] This period of COVID has amplified our isolation. [12:45] The more choice you have, the less likely you are to make a choice. [14:11] Sex is a much higher risk hobby for women. [18:14] Love is very much like a drug using the same brain processes as a drug addiction. [20:36]    What is emotional intimacy? [23:09] Imagine that your attachment injury that makes you choose partners that are wrong for you is a hole in the middle of the street. [25:59] The person who has an avoidant attachment style needs to be avoidant because that's a safe place for them. [33:04] Here are five tips for free couple’s therapy. Number one is to catch them being good. [35:30] Learn reflective listening. And schedule everything. [38:01] Digital detox can only enhance the relationships in your life. And number five is to bring fun and novelty into the relationship. [40:49]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Wendy Walsh Beyond Mars and Venus Patreon.com/ Dr. Wendy Walsh Tinder Swindler   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have been diligently working on improving my breathing technique since recording a show all about the basics of nasal parasympathetic breathing and improving C02 tolerance, and this episode should help you get started too, as I walk you through an update of my personal experience with this breathing technique. In the first show about breathing, I explained the starting point of nasal parasympathetic breathing, which is to breathe as minimally as possible, through your nose only at all times, day and night for the rest of your life (with the exception of when you desperately need more air during intense exercise) and talked about the science that dispels the common flawed notion that we want to breathe in as much oxygen as possible in order for our bodies to take in as much oxygen as possible. The truth is, unless you are in the hospital with a serious disease or condition, we actually all have plenty of oxygen in our bloodstream, and many people aren’t even aware of the fact that having a low CO2 tolerance is an indication that your body is doing a poor job delivering oxygen to the working muscles that need it. In this episode, you’ll hear about what I have noticed from deliberately becoming more conscious of nose breathing during the day, tips for improving C02 tolerance and oxygenation, why overbreathing leaves our body literally gasping for oxygen, and why overbreathing will not help your athletic performance.   TIMESTAMPS: When you make attempts to breathe deeply and inhale oxygen, it elicits a stress response rather than a relaxation response.  [01:27] When exercising, of course, you suck in the air that you need. [03:23] Our blood already has plenty of oxygen, almost all the time. [08:19] When you are at high altitude, your oxygen level will go down because the body needs to put more oxygen into the muscles and tissues. [11:15] The greater the carbon dioxide you can tolerate, the more oxygen will be released to working muscles, organs and tissues. [15:40] You can breathe deeply and lightly at the same time. [19:16] It is important to learn to breathe through your nose during sleep. [28:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Breath The Oxygen Advantage Brad’s Instagram sprint The Breathing Basics Show BOHR Effect BOLT score   QUOTES: "Breathe as minimally as possible through your nose only, at all times, for the rest of your life." (McKeown) "True health and inner peace occurs when breathing is quiet, effortless, soft, through the nose, abdominal, rhythmic and with a gentle pause on the exhale." (McKeown)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome the fourth appearance of Dr. Ron Sinha, host of a fantastic and unique new podcast called Meta Health! This episode covers a variety of topics related to healthy living, especially as we spend some time discussing Dr. Ron’s exciting and very informative new venture, Meta Health. If you haven’t heard his podcast, I highly recommend checking it out, as it gives you a fantastic scientific foundation—almost like a free college education! You’ll learn how fat burning works in the body, how muscle burning works, and how mitochondria functions in the body too. And because Dr. Ron is so passionate about all areas of health, the way that mental health affects our physical health is another major focus of his work. In this episode, you’ll learn why Dr. Ron cautions us to be wary of scientific studies and he explains how observational studies actually work. You’ll also hear about Dr. Ron’s experience with the Wim Hof breathing method, learn about how people can overdose on adrenaline stimulating activities (like cold exposure and HIIT workouts) and the consequences of doing so, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Sinha talks about how fat burning works in the body and how muscle building works. [01:39]The more deeply individuals learn about how their body works, it causes transformations. [09:08] Turning 50, one can notice the changes in memory and distractability. [12:11] Ron’s podcasts help the listener remember the material through storytelling. He is careful about the message he is sending. [18:18] Are we taking fasting too far? [19:35] Some traditional medical doctors still frown on some of the newer information that we put out. [23:20] Studies that simply ask for people to track what they eat are not very conclusive. [27:29] When they studied some seniors in Italy, they found that the animal protein intake was inversely associated with mortality.  [29:56] The use of the continuous glucose monitors is a game changer. [33:04] Are there blindsides we need to think about with the red meat diet? [35:28] What’s happening to your muscle mass? [38:13] There is a defeatist mentality in our culture. [44:31] Overdoing exercise, fasting, cold exposure, diet restrictions, etc. can all be harmful. [46:06] With cold exposure, you are only trying to get a shiver response. [51:43] Folks working from home have a wonderful advantage because they can do microworkouts all day long! [53:10] Identify different ways to get rest, such as something creative, or walking the dog. [56:21] Many people don't realize that that high adrenaline driving workout is actually making caloric restriction and fasting really difficult. [58:16] What is prompting those hypoglycemic episodes in a seemingly healthy person? [01:04:28] What causes the urge to urinate in the middle of the night? [01:06:36]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Metahealth Podcast Cultural Health Solutions.com  Podcast with Rip Esselstyne Podcast with Dr. Robert Lustig OsteoStrong Wim Hof Fatty Popcorn Boy Podcast   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show highlights a collection of some of the most memorable quotes and lessons from past podcast episodes, starting with the first B.Rad interview ever, Peter Attia, back in August 2018. To this day, that show with Peter remains one of the most-downloaded episodes in the history of this podcast!  You’ll learn how to avoid the most common disease conditions of modern life (heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease), what Peter’s favorite longevity marker is and why, plenty of tips on how to successfully achieve peak performance, and much more!   TIMETAMPS: Dr. Attia talks about his particular medical practice where is not only seeing patients, but is very involved with research. [06:38] When looking at the desire for health and longevity, the biggest impact would be nutrition, exercise and sleep. [09:30] If you take all sugar, refined carbs, processed oils out of your system, you can vacillate on whether you want grass fed or organic or dairy etc. What about “everything in moderation?” [13:05] No one depletes glycogen stores fully.  That’s a misnomer. [17:01] There’s a competition for energy where your muscles are going for energy as well as your brain. [21:09] Peter talks about being in ketosis and then out, eating more vegetables and also intermittent fasting. [22:08] When he was in ketosis for three years, was he looking for application for patients or performance edge? [28:06]Early in the stages of ketosis, when a person is not in fat balance, when they are not weight stable, many people are losing weight. [31:11] Peter is experimenting in 13-week periods, alternating between fasting and nutrition collecting data. [33:48] Make sure that you have the good food you want to eat on hand.  We tend to “eat what’s there” when we are hungry. [36:45] It depends on the person and the psychological strategy of handling these periods of nutrition. [40:28] It is interesting to monitor your emotions. Find out when you are angry and really why? [43:14] Riding your bike on a road is one of the most dangerous things you can do. [46:57] When training for a swim to Catalina, Peter would swim for 10-hour periods. [50:44] Are the people who have these stunning performances especially genetically gifted? [54:58] If you wanted to build a perfect runner, they would have enormous cardiovascular capacity, large quads, glutes and hands. [57:05] The aerodynamics of swimming and running are very different. [59:47] The arrow position on bikes is a compromised position for power output. [01:00:35] Because the density of water is so much greater than the density of air, pretty much everything in swimming goes down to avoiding drag. [01:04:02] Keeping your athletic prowess in an age-appropriate style is important for longevity. The journey of getting better at something is very important. [01:11:32]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Why We Sleep Usain Bolt Breaking2 Keto Reset Diet Peter Attia MD.com/podcast   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that many exercise and health experts say that increasing all forms of everyday movement is actually far more important than adhering to a devoted fitness regimen? In this episode, you’ll learn why as we continue discussing the latest emerging trends, revisions, and hot topics in health and ancestral living. You’ll learn effective strategies for recovery, how to work around injuries to stimulate the area in a manner that doesn’t cause additional pain, and how to take a kinder and gentler approach to high intensity training. You’ll also hear the reason why you should never workout to the point of soreness and the importance of de-emphasizing steady state cardio. I also share the most important things I have learned from my personal experience with injury recovery over the years (as well as certain setbacks!) that have had the most profound effect on the way I approach training and recovery: you’ll learn all the tips and tricks I learned from suffering from (and finally eradicating!) plantar fasciitis after 15 years (click here to watch my YouTube video explaining how I did this in just 3 short weeks!), why my 6 month “knee” was a total joke and the people who helped and/or hindered my recovery process, and much more! TIMESTAMPS: What makes it impossible to gain excess body fat [1:59]. How to take a kinder, gentler approach to high intensity training [5:52]. How to know when you have pushed your body too far in training [10:25]. The best ways to break up long periods of stillness [15:05]. What more than 20 minutes of sitting does to your body, why it makes you crave carbs, and how it affects fat metabolism [20:30]. How to design formal high intensity workouts so they are not too depleting [26:35]. Incorporating time for recovery into your reps and the concept of “walking it off” [31:05]. How to expand your definition of what it means to be “fit” and the danger of being narrowly focused on steady state cardio [38:22]. My personal experience with injuries and effective recovery strategies [40:58].   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to worry about macros, carb intake, and confusing and contradictory health trends anymore? This episode will show you the clear pathway to doing so, while also offering tips for fine-tuning and optimizing your lifestyle in the face of new and emerging trends. You’ll hear about the true cost of dietary obsessions and the danger of hyper-palatable, addictive foods, and I talk about the benefits I have personally experienced from consciously making the choice to stop overly scrutinizing every aspect of my diet. I also bring up the issue of dining out, since we know mostly all restaurants use canola/soy/corn oils to cook with (not to mention, sauces and salad dressings made with olive-oil “blends”, plus tons of sugar!). Is eating restaurant food ever really worth it, and if so, what foods do I make the exception for? We then move onto a discussion about the importance of aiming for digital minimalism and giving yourself enough time for down-time and self-reflection. You’ll hear about Gregg Greck’s book about Naikan, the Japanese art of self-reflection, which is a structured method for intensely meditating on our lives, our interconnections, and our missteps. You’ll hear about Gregg’s theory that while we are in production mode and zone out mode, the missing piece is putting ourselves in self-reflection mode. Finally, I talk about Monotasking by Thatcher Wine, which suggests we focus on spending substantial time reading, listening, and generally creating mono tasks we can do on purpose, as well as the benefits behind this practice.    TIMESTAMPS: It is a new year.  How is the best way to make progress towards your goals? [01:21] Ideas for diet and healthy living do not have to be rigid but the emphasis needs to be on eliminating processed foods. [03:42] It is virtually impossible to increase body fat if you eat natural foods that contribute to satiety. [06:42] The hyper palatable addictive foods disrupt the lectin processing which is responsible for feeling full and cause us to overeat. [08:51]Find a diet that's psychologically pleasing and does not result in the consumption of excess calories. [15:25] Every diet is a gimmick, and by and large, they work. [19:20] The intuitive approach is where you don’t have to lock into any regimented magical process. [21:17] Reproduction, repair, growth, and locomotion are a zero-sum game for the human. [22:30] Be wary of the admonitions about eating too much protein. The research that talks about eating too much protein and shortening your lifespan is probably looking at inactive people. [26:40] By itself, the body doesn’t ever make extra of anything. We have built in satiety factors that keep us optimized. [33:01] Learn to improve our focus, our self-reflection in our downtime. Learn to live with the digital age we live in. [35:51] Learn to be an intense listener in a conversation with another human. [42:39]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Metabolical Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Lustig Wired to Eat The Hungry Brain Wheat Belly Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga Butcher Box Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) Twinkie Diet Hara Hachi Bun Me Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time mTor and IGF-1Dr. Art De Vany My Morning Routine Brad Kearns Jogging 2.0 Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection by Gregg Grech The 12 Monotasks by Thatcher Wine   QUOTES: "Reproduction, repair, growth, and locomotion are a zero-sum game for the human." (Kelly) "If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Wolf)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! 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At 57, today’s guest Barbara de Leon is healthier than ever after years of constant fatigue, body-wide joint pain, a case of hypertension so severe it required 2 different types of medication, painful digestive issues that led to trying out veganism, mood imbalances, and also, a complete loss of zest for life. But after years of suffering, Barbara is 30 pounds lighter, healthy, happy, and helping many others feel the same way. Barbara founded Daily Wellness for You in the hope of helping women transform their lives after she experienced her own personal health transformation after years of suffering. In this episode you’ll hear about how Barabra successfully lost 30 pounds and her experience with chronic Lyme disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, elevated heavy metals, and genetic detox issues. You’ll learn how Barbara managed to cure herself of all the debilitating symptoms, got her blood pressure back to normal without any medications, kept off the weight she lost for good, and most importantly, how she regained her zest for life. Barbara is a Health Coach through the Primal Health Coach Institute and the Institute of Transformational Nutrition, and previously worked in the Healthcare Administration sector for many years as an RN. As a coach, she utilizes simple nutrition and lifestyle changes to help women lose weight, regain energy and start living life again. Her clients enjoy more than just the benefits of sustained weight loss—they also experience improved energy, reduced inflammation, improved digestion, and increased strength and confidence. TIMESTAMPS Today’s guest is a woman who has had a complete turnaround from a lifetime of illness. [01:30] Barbara’s health was deteriorating even as early as her thirties with fatigue and female problems. [06:06] Not until Barbara adopted the primal lifestyle, did the “magic” happen. [09:23] Diet was a big part of her transition. [12:02] The turning point for her when she was struggling as a vegetarian was when she heard a lecture called “Delete the Wheat.” [17:36] It is hard to change from rigid beliefs and try new foods. [20:01] With her transformation, Barbara changed her physique. [24:26] Her mindset was a big piece of the change. [26:51] Serotonin is made in the gut and it has a huge function on our brain. [30:13] If you feel like you are not getting the right answers from your medical provider, keep looking. [33:28]    Why is chicken ranked below beef?  And what about plant proteins? [40:01] When you are eating animal proteins, you are getting the vegetables that the animal ate as well. [43:20] How did she heal the leaky gut? [46:50] Her exercise regimen connected everything in the journey. She started slowly. [49:26] Barbara is now a health coach using her life experience and training. [56:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Primal Health Coach Institute Daily Wellness for You.com Wheat Belly The Salt Fix The Framingham Study Monterey Bay Acquarium.org   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners just keep sending in a variety of interesting questions and thought-provoking comments. Please join the fun by sharing your thoughts by emailing podcast@bradventures.com!   We’ll cover topics like: Can Two Meals A Day be just breakfast and dinner, and do caloric (and non-caloric) beverages count as breaking your fast? I discuss the many benefits of mitochondrial health, and one listener asks: what should one think when a physician says to specifically avoid eating red meat after having a colon procedure? I also read a message from a listener, Jack, who reports that Two Meals A Day has changed his life and “undone decades of damage” as well as another message from a listener who has been “mind blown” by a study showing that a few sprint workouts over just two weeks can double your time to exhaustion, which leads into the next question: can women obtain a similar benefit doing single set exercises to failure? I also talk about the importance of distinguishing between wholesome, unprocessed carbs versus refined carbs, and the big-picture perspective about the healthy role carbohydrates can play in the diet, especially for active folks, and how stacking the stress factors of intense workouts, carb restriction, extended fasting and being in the 50+ age group can be counterproductive.   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Howard Luks makes an appearance to talk about the importance of preserving muscle mass for health, disease prevention and longevity, and why not to get an MRI. An orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Luks is also an expert in shoulder, knee, and other sports injuries, and is widely known as one of the country’s best orthopedic surgeons. But this guy is off the beaten path! He wants to embrace a broader, more holistic perspective about health, fitness, and healing, so you actually stay OUT of his office, instead of continuing to come back in. Dr. Luks is also an endurance and strength enthusiast in the 55+ division esteemed and wrote a beautiful article that you can read here about the benefits of preserving muscle mass and the dangers of sarcopenia. In this episode, you’ll learn: that the loss of muscle mass is actually predictive of a shorter lifespan, how and why the calves are most vulnerable, that 50% of the body is muscle, and that only one minute a week is enough to preserve muscle mass. You’ll hear the reason why visceral fat is the enemy and learn about the ways that it screws up mitochondrial function and why it represents the root cause of all disease. We also discuss the importance of treating the patient, not the image, and you’ll learn about the dangers that come from not optimizing your muscle strength and muscle mass when you’re younger, and how the risks of muscle loss will multiply and be harder to overcome as we age. Finally, Dr. Luks reveals the reason why you maybe should not even get an MRI!  TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Luks is an orthopedic surgeon whose goal is to have us embrace a more holistic approach to preventing injury. [01:25] Many experts now describe visceral fat as an organ. [05:27] Sarcopenia is age-related muscle loss.  [07:05] We tend to normalize things like losing abilities to do things as we age. That shouldn’t be. [09:49] How can we stave off the decline in muscle mass? [11:44] How do you strike a balance between running in endurance races while keeping in your muscle mass competency? [16:49] Many people advocate to work toward muscle failure on a single set. [22:54] People that get themselves to the gym are doing themselves a huge favor. Just don’t overdo it! [25:02] Many recovery problems are age related. [30:06] Most overuse injuries are training errors. The calf muscles are particularly vulnerable. [31:26] Minimalist shoes should be gradually introduced. [35:32] You don’t need to know the specifics of your joint pain. [40:52] Often the pain we experience can be solved with exercise rather than surgery. [44:35] Maintaining muscle mass is not happening if you have your visceral fat in the midsection. [56:54] When you think about your endurance goals, you need to exercise in your healthy aerobic zone. The zone two workout varies from person to person. [59:51] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Howard Luks md.com Xero Shoes Vibram Shoes Biology of Belief Eluid Kipchoge 90 year olds benefit from strength training   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part four, we discuss the importance of getting excess fat off your body. I’ll walk you through practical and effective methods for reducing excess fat, explain why ALL diets are gimmicks toward the ultimate goal of simply eating less food, and talk about the wonderful freedom and the benefits that come from not obsessing over having perfect meals all the time. I also spend some time sharing a bit about my next book, which is all about the C&C diet. C&C stands for carnivore-ish and chocolate, and this book describes my arduous journey to get back to my racing weight of 26 years ago, and I also give tips for easy ways to simplify your diet and remove decision fatigue and temptation.  I think you’ll enjoy how this episode simplifies the process of losing weight into a few, highly effective steps, such as cutting out hyper palatable processed foods to optimize hunger and satiety hormones, making sure you eat to satiety (this could entail high protein meals and definitively ditching junk food), and of course, considering the big lifestyle factors: sleep, rest, movement, and high intensity exercise. I also bring up some compelling points from two doctors, Dr. Robert Lustig and Dr. McGuff, that will illuminate some interesting truths about weight loss that don’t get discussed nearly enough: 1) Dr. Lustig says it is impossible to overeat wholesome foods because of the extreme satiety they offer and 2) Dr. McGuff’s point about how adding muscle means you get metabolic efficiency in return (meaning, you’ll burn more calories). Perhaps this is the only way to increase metabolic rate—just ask B.Rad guest Dr. Herman Pontzer, author of Burn, who also contends that you can’t calorie burn your way to fat loss.  We also discuss the importance of fitness, especially of doing fitness correctly, meaning incorporating frequent movement throughout your day so you’re sitting less, doing micro workouts and other exercise, and of course, sprinting. Finally, we touch on the crucial lifestyle factors: sleep and relaxation, minimizing artificial light and digital stimulation after dark so you can align your sleep habits with your circadian rhythm. As you’ll learn during this show, the goal is to have dark, mellow evenings and natural, energetic mornings, as well as setting the goal of getting enough down time. Yes, this is considered a health practice! Take time to just relax, take a nap, walk the dog, or start the day with down time. The brain can only focus for 20 minute stints before it needs to take a break, otherwise you’ll feel yourself start to zone out. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!    TIMESTAMPS: Brad reviews the things he covered in the three previous Lifestyle Tips podcasts. [01:21] Getting that excess fat off your body is a prominent goal. Two thirds of the American population is now categorized as overweight or obese. [03:28] Maintaining lean muscle mass is the best catalyst to naturally and gracefully reducing excess body fat. [05:45] Guess what?  The first step is to eat less food. [09:00] The Protein Lever Theory contends that our body, our brains will do whatever it takes to get enough protein every day. [12:48] The first step is to get rid of the hyper palatable processed foods and allow your natural hunger and satiety signals to come to the forefront. [13:47] Today’s hectic, stressful lifestyle and excessive exercise patterns exacerbate carbohydrate dependency. [14:53] Be cautioned that when you are trying to cut back food, do it right. [16:06] Emphasize foods that offer good satiety. We can’t calorie burn our way to fat reduction. [17:55] Avoid long periods of stillness. Learn to exercise in spurts to complete muscular failure. [19:02] There is nothing more challenging than running fast and jumping off the ground. [26:24] You are going to have a hard time optimizing your diet if your sleep is compromised. [28:38] Our central nervous system needs some down time after a day of digital stimulation. [36:02] Have a healthy morning routine rather than reaching for that mobile device. [40:01]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Overfat Pandemic Dr. Layne Norton Burn The Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga Carnivore Scores Chart Brad’s Morning Routine Weight Training is a Waste of Time The Sleep Revolution    Lights out: Sleep, Sugar and Survival RaOptics.com Podcast with Matt Maruca Two Meals a Day Keto for Life Article by Dr. Phil Maffetone, the guru of aerobic training and fat-adapted lifestyle Dr. Cate Shanahan and I discuss the evils of vegetable oils Tim O’Donnell heart attack   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!   Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. 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I welcome Matt Maruca back to this podcast for a wild conversation about a variety of interesting and off-beat topics, such as how to optimize your existence regardless of what latitude you live at, timing your meals according to Ayurvedic medicine and your circadian rhythm, and the many benefits of meditation. If you heard Matt’s first appearance on this show back in 2020, then you already know that he is one of the world’s foremost experts on circadian rhythm and blue light exposure, as well as the founder of the fabulous blue-light blocking eyewear company Ra Optics—all at the tender age of 22! The show begins with a discussion centered around astronomy, as we talk about the differences that come from living in various places around the world and how our specific environmental location affects us. Matt offers a ton of great practical lifestyle and diet tips, and you’ll also hear about his new diet, “The Light Diet,” and finally, his current, very admirable and inspiring goal of, “oscillating on a higher energy field” in order to let go of fear and insecurity. As you’ll hear during this episode, Matt is both interesting and interested—he is deeply curious about the world around him, the impact our choices have on our health, and is also a truly open-minded and free-thinking individual who brings a ton of expertise and inquisitiveness to this conversation. I hope you enjoy this episode with Matt—click here to connect with him on Instagram, and here to check out his company, Ra Optics!Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part 2 of our journey around the clock detailing all aspects of my daily routine. After the detailed presentation in Part 1 covering my morning exercise routine and workout options, it's time to get to work! Part 2 starts out with an honest and unfiltered account of how I spend my workday, from the highlights, like my strong philosophical foundation of pursuing the highest expression of my talents and making a unique contribution; to the low lights of my penchant for distraction by way of the email inbox, doing routine tasks during times of the day better suited for peak cognitive tasks, and drifting away from important responsibilities into the world of YouTube high jump videos. I even take a diversion during the show, while talking about my tendency to get distracted! I also like to do what Gretchen Rubin calls, “procrasticlearing”—fussing around doing efficient and seemingly important tasks, but delaying a deep immersion into challenging and high-priority work. You'll get some helpful tips and tricks about habit forming and focus inspired by popular books like Deep Work, Atomic Habits, and former podcast guests Gretchen Rubin and Seth Godin. I also talk about my five different “typical” daily eating patterns, and you will pick up some themes about a C&C dietary strategy (could be the title of my next book?), which stands for carnivore-ish and chocolate as my dietary centerpieces. We talk about trying to optimize afternoon work habits, where there is a higher risk of drifting away from peak focus, and detail the all-important topic of napping. We cover evening eating habits, leisure time, and bedtime practices that you may find helpful or at least get a kick out of. Hopefully you will find value in these lengthy shows that will hopefully get you thinking about the best strategies to make the most of your day.TIMESTAMPS:Brad starts his official workday after about 40 minutes of his routine he discussed in the previous podcast. [02:13]As Brad starts his day, he sometimes uses his computer for other things than his writing, acknowledging his potential for distraction. [05:15]You should try to strive for two 90-minute bursts per day of peak cognitive performance. [10:03]Turn that stuff off and get the work done! [13:07]There are four requirements to succeed in habit change. Make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. [15:05]You might want to try a habit scorecard where you can look at both good habits and bad habits. A habit must be established before it can be improved [18:04]Brad organizes his day. He tries to prioritize what’s most important to the high energy times, and save the less important for down time. [21:06]Find your calling. Do what fits for you. [30:34]A little bit of a struggle and challenge thrown in there sprinkled into our comfortable, modern life can pay great dividends. [31:33]Brad prefers email to phone calls so he can control the use of his time better, but it takes discipline not to get distracted. [37:32]Brad has described his busy workday, and also admits to frittering plenty. [42:37]It’s important to never get discouraged. [44:31]Often, we procrast-a-clear, thinking we are getting our mind clear so we can work. [47:22]Brad varies what he eats during the day as he thinks he should be free of any compulsion or regimentation. [49:17]The all-important nap is next on Brad’s busy schedule. [59:52]The afternoon time can be an opportunity to get sidetracked. Micro workouts are how Brad handles that. [01:05:20]Brad knows how to zone out and calm the pace of the modern technology we are bombarded with. [01:09:14]When he can, he gets in some speed golf at the end of the day. Then home for dinner. [01:12:05]It’s virtually impossible to accumulate excess body fat over time if you are eliminating processed foods and eating only predominantly nutrient-dense foods, [01:20:59]The pairing of carbohydrates and fat is the most damaging combination. [01:23:12]Evening entertainment consists of visiting, good TV shows, or perhaps catching up on his work that was missed during the day. [01:27:37]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageBrad’s Morning Routine Breather Part 1Brad’s Morning Routine video no. 1Brad’s Morning Routine video no. 2Knee Ability ZeroDeep WorkThis is MarketingThe DipAtomic HabitsThe Hacking of the American MindBrad’s Cold PlungeThe Keto Reset DietButcher BoxUS Wellness MeatsThe Fatty Popcorn Boy SagaThe Carnivore Scores ChartPE DietJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Brian Gryn, long-time trainer and coach, expert in all things fasting and strength training, and host of the Get Lean, Eat Clean podcast to the show for a conversation about evolving fitness strategies and effective fat loss methods.We talk about how to identify the exact elements of your lifestyle that are sabotaging your weight loss efforts, whether it’s diet, lack of accountability or lack of belief in yourself (or something else that you haven’t yet realized) as well as how to most effectively create practical strategies that actually work for you. Brian then breaks down the many benefits that come with taking a minimal approach to high intensity training and we discuss the importance of utilizing the Carnivore Scores guide in order to maximize the nutrient density of your diet. We also touch on the topic of snacking, and Brian explains why it can be helpful to eradicate this habit if you are not yet at the point where you feel like you can eat just two meals a day.TIMESTAMPS:A minimal approach to training can generate huge results. [02:06]It is believed that one burns the same number of calories each day whether we exercise or not. [08:23]There is a mental side of dealing with excess weight that is important to look at. [09:27]There may be a part of you thinking that you don’t deserve to change. [12:48]Having a third party work with you is helpful. [14:41]What has Brian seen with his clients that really didn’t click? [17:41]People rarely change their minds. [20:05]One does not need to work out for hours to have an effective workout. [22:13]You don’t want to mix the effort to get stronger while you’re also playing sports. [26:30]Slow it down and see the difference. [32:10]You really have to get the lifestyle changes around exercise nailed down before you can tweak your diet.  [44:16]To broaden your dietary choices, look at the inexpensive SMASH family. (Sardines, Mackerel, Anchovies, Salmon and Herring.) [45:36]Eating grass-fed and pasture-raised nutrient dense food is the goal. [48:53]How frequently we eat is something to look at. And how about eliminating snacking? [53:25]Anything with calories counts as breaking a fast. [58:49]Everything in moderation is not a good motto. That is talking about still allowing the toxic chemicals in the standard diet to come into our bodies. [01:02:01]Clean out your cupboard of the temptations. [ 01:05:34]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageGet Lean, Eat CleanOsteoStrongCarnivore Score Food Ranking ChartBurnFit2Fat2FitBiology of BeliefThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a FuckBody by SciencePE Ratio DietTwo Meals a DayObesity CodeForce of NatureBrian Gryn.comJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener questions hitting hard from around the world, including the UK, the Dolomites in Italy, Australia and USA. In this show we’ll discuss a variety of topics, including: concerns that fasting can slow down metabolism at the age of 64; a 45-year-old dad of a youngster in the UK is getting all dialed in on exercise, diet , micro workouts, cold exposure, nature exercise, and improving eyesight naturally—all thanks to lots of podcast consumption—so inspiring!A listener also asks if your MAF heart rate is burning fat, isn’t everyone “fat adapted”?, a question that sparks a discussion around the idea of fasting with butter to minimize stress and guard against potential gluconeogenesis (recalling former podcast guest Dr. Michael Platt, author of Adrenalin Dominance, suggesting to take a spoonful of MCT oil in the morning to prevent excess cortisol (something that can happen from fasting in those who are vulnerable). We then talk about exactly what kind of rest to take between all-out sprints and discuss the important caution of warming up a bit before doing a micro workout (something I haven’t sufficiently emphasized when talking about hauling off a set of pull-ups or deadlift!). Good times, good information, join the fun and be sure to email any questions you want answered to podcast@bradventures.com!TIMESTAMPS:Larry is concerned about intermittent fasting and its effect on metabolism. [01:40]It is believed that we burn around the same number of calories every day regardless of whether we exercise or not. [04:40]When you are in your later years, it is extremely important to maintain your lean muscle mass. [07:34]If you are able to just eliminate nutrient deficient processed foods, you will go a long way toward regulating your appetite. [10:15]Rich Vaughn from the UK talks about Brad’s podcasts bringing Brad to review many important facts. [11:18]Brad has tried successfully to wean his eyes from needing glasses. [16:54]What does Brad feed his dog? [17:44]Ken Phelps asks: if you stay at or under your MAF heart rate are you burning all or mostly fat? Aren’t we all fat adapted? [21:32]Sue Simmons asks about the fasting protocol for a slender person. [26:59]Bob Lockwood asks about how restful the rests should be between sprints. [31:45]    A question from Alan in Italy, who is worried about not warming up before doing micro workouts.  [34:45]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageThe Obesity CodeDr. Herman Pontzer podcast no. 1Dr. Herman Pontzer podcast no. 2Dr. Robert Lustig podcastTwo Meals a DayThe Way of the Peaceful WarriorDr. Shanahan – How to Become Cancer-proofPaleomedicina ClinicAllison Gannet on CancerTed Naiman podcastJake Steiner podcastMark’s Daily AppleAdrenaline DominanceJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Get ready to go deep with the one and only Dr. Bruce Lipton for one of the most perspective-altering shows you’ll ever hear in your life.What a special privilege it was to interview this internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. A stem cell biologist and the bestselling author behind one of my favorite books, The Biology of Belief, Dr. Lipton does exquisite work taking complex scientific subjects in the field of quantum physics to real life application.Dr. Lipton first began examining the principles of quantum physics and how they apply to his understanding of the cell’s information processing systems. He then produced breakthrough studies on the cell membrane, which revealed that this outer layer of the cell was an organic homologue of a computer chip—the cell’s equivalent of a brain. This led to insights about epigenetics and the effect of one’s environment on gene expression, most importantly that, “If the perception in your mind is reflected in the chemistry of your body, and if your nervous system reads and interprets the environment and then controls the blood’s chemistry, then you can literally alter cellular function by altering your thoughts.”This episode features one of the great scientists and philosophers of modern times, and you’ll learn what our biggest problem is (and why), how to become the active creator of your life, and so much more! Please enjoy the heck out of this life-changing show, listen carefully, and be sure to share it with others!If you missed my two-part show covering Dr. Lipton’s book, The Biology of Belief, click here to listen to part 1, Escaping Flawed Subconscious Programming, and here to listen to part 2, Promoting Growth Instead of Protection.TIMESTAMPS:Your thoughts manifest cellular function throughout your body at all times. [01:25]Dr. Lipton explains how his work has progressed to this amazing find about operating in the subconscious. [10:04]A child, from the last trimester pregnancy through age seven, is primarily operating on a vibrational frequency called theta. [12:39]Unfortunately, as the young child absorbs behavior programs, about 60% of them are disempowering, self-sabotaging, and limiting beliefs. [15:17]Ninety-five percent of the time, we are operating from the subconscious.  [17:55]The feelings your parent had in the last trimester of pregnancy are chemically absorbed by you. [23:09]The subconscious mind is 1 million times more powerful than a computer than the conscious mind. [26:03]When you go to sleep and are in Theta which is self-hypnosis. [31:20]Our life is like driving a car with our subconscious in charge. We have little awareness of the behavior that is coming out. [33:09]If you don’t have a destination, you’re not going to get there. [36:29]Survey of the wildlife population has shown that two thirds of the animals have disappeared in the past 50 years. [38:11]The function of the mind is to create coherence between your beliefs and your reality.[43:04]It’s the repetition of the destination in your mind that will program your mind. [45:39]The mind is the Matrix, the creator of all matter. [49:53]Let go of the past. It was done without awareness and our knowledge. Your life starts now. [54:24]You can’t be in growth and protection at the same time. When stress hormones are released into the body, they shut down the immune system. [57:47]We were never physiologically designed to maintain stress more than a few minutes at a time. [01:07:29]No matter how many books you read, or lectures you hear, your subconscious doesn’t get it. [01:09:35]Cellular function can be altered by altering your thoughts. Don’t disregard the power of the conscious part. [01:16:10]Can we maintain a solid blissful romantic relationship by manifesting our cellular function through our thoughts? [01:19:20]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageBiology of BeliefThe Honeymoon EffectPodcast about  Dr. Lipton, no. 1Podcast about Dr. Lipton, no. 2BruceLipton.comJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve had a few recent requests to provide details about my eating patterns, workout routine, and general daily behaviors. Hopefully it will be valuable to take a journey through an entire day as I present an honest and authentic accounting of the good, bad, and ugly of my typical day.Spoiler alert: My morning exercise routine is the thing I want to most promote and inspire you to adopt, because it has been life changing over the past five years. In the extreme “needs to improve” category is my penchant for digital distraction and poor prioritization during the workday at my computer. This blockbuster two-part show is my effort to present the real me, enhance your perspective when I talk about all matters of health, fitness, positive habits and peak performance, and strengthen our connection as we continue to strive together to be the best we can be. The detail I provide in this show will hopefully get you thinking about your behavior patterns, blind spots, needs to improve areas, and things that are working well for you. Quarantine has caused a major upheaval in the way many people go about their day and job responsibilities, and we have a wonderful opportunity to capitalize on the opportunity to better custom-design a healthy, active, stress-balanced day. Both my career and life have been based at home for decades, so I could pose as an expert promoting a home-based work day! Here is what we will cover in part 1: Waking up in the morning, striving for consistent bedtime and wake up habits; my award-winning morning exercise routine, and the wide-ranging benefits of immediately starting your day with a devoted movement routine that gets you exposed to fresh air and direct light and keeps you away from the tailspin of distraction reaching for your phone. We also talk about how to start small and build winning behaviors into habit, and then I detail six different workouts that I might do on the heels of my morning routine: sprinting and/or jumping practice at the track, home-based strength sessions with the X3 bar, Stretch Cordz, hexagonal deadlift bar, and pull-up bar providing plenty of options; the Body By Science “Big-5” workout on machines at the gym (as detailed in the Dr. Doug McGuff podcast), plus some fun add-on pre-hab/re-hab stuff that I can only do with gym apparatus; a quick sprint workout on the high-tech CAROL stationary bike; or a Speedgolf outing where I jog a quick nine-holes before dark or do a modified “cart Speedgolf” session where I do wind sprints instead using the cart instead of running the whole way. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for part 2!TIMESTAMPS:The world has changed allowing people to be more flexible on their personal time for exercise. [01:20]Brad is a sleep machine. Try to get back to your natural circadian rhythm. [05:27]If you’ve had a high intensity workout during the day, it helps your sleep. [10:45]It may be genetics, because some people really don’t seem to need as much sleep. [11:42]The first thing upon awakening, Brad has a vigorous exercise routine. [18:14]A recent survey contends that 84% of Americans reach for their phone upon awakening.[20:54]Brad’s morning routine is his number one health tip that he has to offer. [23:16]Getting sunlight in your eyes first thing in the morning is important. [24:40]It’s a good idea to do the exact same thing every day for your morning routine. [28:17]   There are four facets required to be successful in habit change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. [35:21]Attach the new habit you want to do, to a habit you already have. [38:46]Occasionally, Brad will finish his morning routine and then go into a nice workout. [50:06]Unfortunately, we have been socialized to think that fitness is achieved through struggle and suffering…no pain, no gain. [53:31]A kinder, gentler approach to exercise is encouraged. [55:19]Some of the workout options Brad chooses from are: cold exposure, sprinting or jumping at the track, and gym workout. [58:09]   Sprinting is where you are going to get the best benefits for your physique. [01:06:30]Brad describes his template for jumping workout. [01:14:55]The big FIVE workout in the gym is described by Dr. McGuff. [01:15:57]Brad has a nice setup at home. [01:20:27]Speed golf is back on the plate for Brad after a 5-year hiatus where he focused on high-jumping. [01:34:32]   LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageBrad’s Morning Routine, no 1Brad’s Morning Routine, no. 2Lights Out, Sleep, Sugar, and SurvivalWhy We SleepTwo Meals a DayAtomic Habitshttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/skyline-trail-cactus-to-cloudsPodcast with Joel JamiesonBrad’s Cold ExposurePodcast with John JaquishBrad’s Sprinting videoBrad’s Jumping videoBrad’s Jogging 2.0 videoBody by SciencePodcast with Doug McGuffWeight Lifting is a Waste of TimeCAROL BikeBrad’s Speed GolfQUOTES:“Respect the sun, and when the sun sets, honor it.”“Only the disciplined ones are free.” (Kipchoge)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn, a CSUS professor and expert in PTG (Post Traumatic Growth) to the show for a deeply inspiring conversation about her book, Anatomy of a Survivor: Building Resilience, Grit, and Growth After Trauma. Anatomy of a Survivor examines how survivors can utilize their inner strengths in order to build resilience, navigate through, and ultimately grow from traumas and other major life challenges.Dr. Joyce brings a positive attitude to the episode, but without the poofy platitudes we often hear. You’ll hear about her story and her book, and be sure to listen carefully later on in the show for that turning point where she went from feeling sorry for herself to instead, taking on challenges and being grateful for a second chance. This wide ranging conversation touches on everything from her to academia classes to the state of today’s students to the problem with today’s “lawnmower parents.” In the middle of the show, we hear the wild and true story that is the centerpiece of Dr. Joyce’s personal journey: In 1990, after a sudden cardiac event, she was actually dead for twenty-two minutes. CPR and determined doctors brought her back to life, but she found that her new life was entirely different. Dr. Joyce found herself suddenly facing depression, as well personal and professional setbacks. But as you’ll hear, she ultimately recognized that this moment in her life was not an end point—it was the beginning. Time taught Dr. Joyce that taking control of your life begins with the essential choice to move forward. In spite of every obstacle, failure, and misstep on the way, she harnessed the power of positive thinking and continued to tell herself: you got this.Trauma and crisis are inescapable aspects of life; ones that never really leave you once you experience it. But for over two decades, Dr. Joyce has worked with and studied issues faced by survivors. Years of professional and personal experience with trauma and crisis have helped Dr. Joyce recognize that for survivors, moving forward and identifying specific mindsets and behaviors that encourage progress are essential.I hope you enjoy listening to this powerful episode with Dr. Joyce, and if you’re interested in reading Anatomy of a Survivor or gifting it to a friend or loved one who you think could benefit from it, click here to check it out. Featuring interlacing stories with research on genetics, posttraumatic growth, and the neuroscience of resilience and happiness, Anatomy of a Survivor shows us how survivors of trauma can structure a positive and productive response by using Dr. Joyce’s unique system to guide them forward.TIMESTAMPS:Dr. Flynn talks about how survivors of traumas use their inner strengths to build resilience. [01:20]One of the classes the professor teaches is called Traumatology. [06:44]There are three classifications of trauma: victim of the trauma, the secondary and the community.  [08:48]There is nothing positive about trauma but there can be productive responses. [12:05]Word choices reprogram the brain. [15:20]Take control of what you can control. [18:26]There are six stages of meta-hab. [20:32]Are there differences between the male and the female brain? [21:55]What are the nutritional needs of the brain? [24:29]The technology of today can overwork the brain, but know too, that daydreaming uses the brain as it does a lot of work. [26:19]Joyce had a very close call with death that was a turning point in her life. [30:33]This stuff is tough but there is a way out and there is a way up. [36:57]During her recovery, Joyce was able to monitor her own progress as she got her brain function back. [48:00]You need to realize that you need help in order to move forward. [55:01]Some athletes in her study didn’t see themselves as resilient. [57:05]How did she recalibrate after the months of recovering? [01:01:50]Instead of saying, “I have to do this,” say, “I get to do this.” Think of people who would love to be in your situation. [01:06:13]Pick one thing at a time that you want to do to improve your life.  [01:10:06]How do you know, as you are supporting someone in recovery, when is the right time to say “Get up off the couch” or saying, “Enough. Let’s get going?” [01:13:59]Isolation is a red flag to look for in the person recovering. [01:18:30]Joyce lists the other stages in meta habilitation. [01:21:52]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageAnatomy of a Survivor bookPosttraumatic GrowthTurning Tragedy into TriumphDr.JMF.comAbout Dr. JoyceJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third part of this show, I ask some important questions in order to identify what weak areas we need to work on in order to make the necessary changes to our lifestyle that will minimize our disease risk.Ask yourself this: do I wake up after a night of sleep feeling energized, or groggy and tired? Do I frequently experience autoimmune flare ups? Do I digest my food well and feel good after a meal, instead of immediately experiencing bloating, gas, and other GI-related issues after eating?In this episode, you’ll learn what happens when you have too much glucose in your bloodstream, why excess insulin production is directly associated with metabolic syndrome, and all about the addictive properties of sugar. You’ll learn the most efficient way of taking yourself off the addictive loop of processed food consumption, and how to select high quality animal products and the most nutrient dense food while also having enough variety in your diet to keep things interesting, while still being healthy. I also discuss the increasingly common issue of orthorexia and how to keep yourself from getting drawn into this overly rigid and dysfunctional approach to food purity.TIMESTAMPS:This podcast will focus on diet, dropping excess body fat, fitness and lifestyle. [01:00]Ditch the big three toxic modern foods: refined industrial seed oils, refined sugars, and sweetened beverages and refined grains. [02:34]The industrial seed oils inflict immediate damage at the DNA level in your body. [05:48]Step one is to throw away the bad oils in your cupboard. [08:06]Read the wrappers. [09:56]When sugars and grains are ingested, you are eating a bunch of nutrient deficient calories. [15:43]What happens when you have too much glucose in the bloodstream? [17:50]Dr. Robert Lustig is the world’s leading anti-sugar crusader. Sugar has addictive properties. [22:23]What are the best ways you can do this? Cold turkey? Gradually? [24:17]Ancestral foods like pasture raised eggs, grass fed meats is the way to go. [27:59]The nutrient rich foods are available and flavorful.  Think meat, fish, fowl, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Be flexible. [30:25]    Orthorexia is quite common these days. You don’t want to get in to that. That is missing the point. [37:13]Reducing excess body fat and improving your body composition is a category of interest to many people. [38:46]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageDr. Cate Shanahan and Brad on oilsCorrecting Disease, Part 1Correcting Disease, Part 2Primal KitchenDeep NutritionPodcast with Dr. Robert LustigThe Four TendenciesThe Hacking of the American MindSacred CowCarnivore Scores ChartJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a heavy-hitting and deeply educational show with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino: neuroscientist, research-scientist, and of the world’s most foremost researchers on the ketogenic diet, especially pertaining to the use of ketone supplements for neuroprotection. Dr. Dom brings tremendously extensive knowledge to the table for this episode, having been one of the earliest researchers to focus on identifying the many different uses for ketone supplements. He also worked with the Navy SEALS for over a decade to help address specific issues they were experiencing (like oxygen toxicity seizures), and even offered up his expertise to me back when I was first researching the keto diet for my book, Keto For Life!In this show, Dr. Dom talks about the wide-ranging benefits that come from following a ketogenic diet, while also offering all the scientific research and evidence to back it up. We talk about the “post-exercise ketosis” that athletes experience and Dr. Dom explains not only why athletes use ketones much quicker than sedentary people, but also why it’s likely that they receive more benefits from ketones as well, plus, many more fascinating facts he has uncovered throughout years and years of research.Perhaps one of the most singularly valuable insights I ever received from Dr. Dom was to “beware of people who speak in definitives.” The importance of this lies in the fact that real scientists will often say, Well, I don’t know. We don’t know...Well, maybe… In a world where it seems like everyone is trying to sell or convince you of something online, this perspective serves as a practical and helpful reminder. Enjoy the show, and connect with Dr. Dom here.TIMESTAMPS:Dr. D’Agostino has researched for years. You are going to learn about the amazing and wide-ranging benefits of ketones on the body. [01:20]The ketogenic diet has some amazing metabolic benefits that researchers have discovered. [09:28]Research started because the Navy Seal divers were having trouble using the rebreather. [12:32]Ketogenic and low-carb diets have been used for a hundred years as a medical treatment for epilepsy. [14:56]The animals used in research for Alzheimer’s were given ketogenic diets and had remarkably enhanced motor function and exercise performance. [18:56]If you eat zero sugar and zero carbohydrates, your glucose does not drop to zero. [23:07]It is difficult to study how a body does in starvation. [27:30]If you elevate ketones, it provides a remarkable energetic boost to the brain. [32:19]There are problems with some of the ketone supplements. [40:00]How do the impurities get into these products? [43:56]How does one know the dose that works for them? This is for temporary cognitive boost. [45:25]The ketone salt products come in different forms. [48:52]Is there some intermittent use of the ketogenic diet as a tool for fat reduction and the peripheral benefits? [52:30]The blood levels of ketones are a function of ketone production and ketone utilization. [58:40]Breath ketones are a good measure to have during fasting. [01:19:32]When doing a lot of fasting and carb restriction, it’s technically a stressor to the body. [01:02:37]How does the ketogenic diet benefit weight loss? First, there is a lot of behavioral modification involved by tracking. [01:06:39]Dom did a big deadlifting feat after a long fast. [01:14:29]LINKS:Audacious NutritionBrad Kearns.comBrad’s shopping pageBurnDr. Dom’s TwitterDr. Dom D’AgostinoDr. D’Agostino: Keto, Fasting, and ResilienceDr. D’Agostino Starving CancerThe Keto Reset DietKetonutrition.orgJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, I continue talking about the most effective lifestyle changes we can make to minimize disease risk factors.Part one of this show focused on the benefits of getting regular blood work done and what to specifically look out for in blood tests, as well as the importance of glucose monitoring and tracking testosterone frequently. I also shared some of the best ways to track cardiovascular disease risk and this week, we’re picking up where we left off. The episode starts with some more important information related to blood work and testosterone levels, which then segues into the topic of optimizing sauna use. I also discuss the ideal ways to help your body recover from workouts and the best exercises for building greater androgen receptor density (as well as why this plays a big role in male hormone health).TIMESTAMPS:It is important to get a good look at your blood going beyond the perfunctory annual exam. [01:29]Be sure to get your testosterone level checked regularly. The higher the count, the better. [02:35]If you have greater androgen receptor density then you can thrive on a lower testosterone level.  You build that with strength training. [06:33]Often there is misunderstanding about free testosterone vs. bound testosterone. [07:41]Testosterone is also extremely important for female health and vitality. [09:46]The digital stimulation that happens at night, such as watching TV or working on the computer, are things that spike cortisol and make it more difficult for transition into restful sleep. [14:25]There are many other lifestyle things beside poor sleep that can harm your health that you are unaware of.  This includes ingesting plastic, living in pollution. [18:46]Sauna provides wonderful benefits for many of your ailments. The goal is to sweat profusely. [21:58]Clean up your home environment by using eco-friendly cleaning products. [24:54]Look at your evening habits and your overall stress management habits. Where can you improve?  [26:33]Bad dietary choices can cause flare ups such as sore joints, dry, patchy red skin, mild arthritis, gas, bloating, and other digestive problems. [30:59]How are you dealing with stress? You need to unwind after workouts. [34:12]Persistent nasal congestion can be due to food or environmental allergies. [37:58]Overtraining is stressful on the body and you may not realize it. Check on the diet in relation to your training.  [40:28]LINKS:Brad Kearns. comBrad’s shopping pageElle Russ on ThyroidNourish, Balance, ThriveAlmost Heaven.comMeat Rx.comPodcast with Janine KrauseBrad’s Breather show on Breathing Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I connect with Australian endurance and life coach Andre Obradovic for his fourth appearance on the show. We discuss some important strategies to pursue your fitness goals in a healthy manner - even extreme endurance goals which can often compromise health. We talk about the recent contention by some about whether cardio is even necessary, as it is known that one can obtain an excellent cardiovascular training effect through intense strength training and sprinting. Of course, if you have specific endurance goals, you will need to simulate the experience in training. Beyond that, it seems everyone can benefit from integrating truly explosive movement into their training regimen. We also ask the listeners the important question: Are you addicted to exercise? I recount 11 questions you can ask yourself to identify addiction, as covered in my show with food addiction expert Dr. Joan Ifland. We talk about how mainstream fitness programming is by and large too stressful for the average participant, and this extends from endurance coaching and group training to HIIT sessions in the gym to home-based workouts. Andre harps repeatedly on the dangers of chronic overproduction of cortisol from ill-advised workouts and stressful lifestyle circumstances, and explains how this will inhibit fat burning and actually promote fat storage. We check back in on the breakthrough concept of nasal diaphragmatic breathing, which we covered extensively in the last show with Andre. I’m amazed to report that my continued devotion to the concept, despite frustrating lack of progress, is finally paying off! My BOLT score is now routinely at :40 (excellent), having progressed from a routinely :20 score (barely passing grade). It’s definitely paying off during my sprint workouts, as I’m not gasping for air after 200 meter sprints as I was doing previously. If you have questions for a future show, especially about endurance training, send them to podcast@bradventures.com and we’ll get Andre back on in the future!TIMESTAMPS:Obradovic talks about his gentle coaching approach as well as asking the question: Are you addicted to exercise? [01:20]The country of Australia has been in total lockdown for two years. [05:56]The whole rationale for performing sustained steady state cardiovascular exercise is being second guessed. [08:47]Rather than thinking and saying, “I have to exercise,” think, “How am I going to move today?” [12:19]The more narrow your fitness goals, the more of a sacrifice you make for your health. [14:25]Are you addicted? Exercise?  Food?  Social media?  [21:53]Brad lists 11 questions as a test of addiction. Take the quiz. [23:37]The more exercise you do, the more money the fitness industry makes. [30:19]The Ironman began with a group of drunk Navy guys in Hawaii. We’ve all bought into it. [32:01]Any muscular activity, even for a brief time, still gets an A plus in cardio. [35:29]The chronic overproduction of cortisol is a red flag. [38:20]The default human metabolic state is to be a fat burner. [42:10]Breathe through your nose while doing a variety of different drills. [45:40]The bottom line is to breathe through your nose only as minimally as possible at all times. [56:21]People can get very confused about the conflicting information that is available whether it be someone who is preparing for a competition or someone just wanting to be fit. Where do you start? [58:19]Don’t get ahead of yourself. Rest is important. Are you getting the right advice from the right expert? [01:05:48]LINKS:Andre Obradovic’s websiteDr. Joan Ifland: Food Addiction Dr. Doug McGuff: Cardio Doesn’t ExistWeight Lifting Is a Waste of Time: So Is Cardio, and There’s a Better Way to Have the Body You Want by Dr. John JaquishHow to find your BOLT scoreJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’ll be talking about the very important subject of how to correct adverse lifestyle practices and disease risk factors.We’ll be discussing important biomarkers to look out for on blood tests, the corrective actions we can do now for our health, and time-efficient fitness and exercises protocols that will help support longevity. I’ll also discuss why having an extreme devotion to fitness cannot help nor guarantee healthy cardiovascular function. TIMESTAMPS:How do we know we are walking around with disease risk factors?    The spare tire is showing a sign of aging. [01:19]There is amazing technology and resources now for you to get your blood and much more tested. [05:29]Keep your morning routine fasting blood glucose level under 100. [11:28]When you get your blood glucose testing done, it’s a good idea to get the male hormone test as well. The average male testosterone level is declining at a rate of 1% per year since the 1980s. [13:42]At least once a year you should get a complete blood panel. The contention that there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol is distorted. [18:46]Triglycerides to HDL ratio is an important one to look for. [23:07]Research shows that, for example, if you get up and walk after a meal, you can mute the insulin response by 50%. [26:47]There are many other numbers that are important to look for. [28:40]It is important to understand your blood readings because even the well-intended who change to keto, paleo, and low carb diets, may find that their body genetics do not do well. Understand how the diet affects the blood chemistry. [33:56]Vitamin D is extremely important.  It comes mostly from sun exposure. If you can tan, you can make Vitamin D. [36:11]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping PageInside TrackerUltra lab test.comLet’s get checkedNutrisense.comPodcast with Kara CollierPodcast with Dr. Ron SinhaThe Vitamin D SolutionJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]JW9UGHgoTbrvR6k6jytRSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. McGuff’s Body By Science is a transformational book about strength training that advances the extremely compelling and scientifically validated premise that it takes very little time to build pure muscle strength, and that many workouts are not only ineffective, but quite likely counterproductive. If you care about fitness, becoming stronger, aging gracefully, and avoiding breakdown, burnout, illness and injury, listen carefully to this show and maintain an open mind about implementing a different strategy in the gym. The book was published in 2009 and I can’t believe I’m only recently bringing this to the forefront of my consciousness! As I record the session nursing another high jump injury to add to one that plagued me in 2020, I am more reflective than ever on ways that we screw up fitness goals with a haphazard approach. Dr. McGuff calls his method a “purified” approach to fitness!The essence of Dr. McGuff's training protocol is to perform the “Big 5” exercises once a week, for a single set to muscular failure. These are basic, safe, and functional exercises (leg press, chest press, overhead press, pulldown, seated row) that allow you to focus on pure strength without being overly complex. Doing a single set to failure allows you to most safely train the complete spectrum of muscle fibers, from slow twitch to explosive non-oxidative fast twitch. Dr. McGuff draws an important distinction between building pure strength and skill development for your chosen sport of fitness endeavor. These two should be on separate and distinct tracks—a single, very short, super difficult strength session per week for strength gains, and then doing skill development when you feel sharp, focused, and explosive. You never want to pursue skill development in a fatigued state or become fatigued during workouts, or you will compromise your ability to hit the golf bar, clear the high jump bar, or sink the basket. This show will be a real eye opener that will compel you to rethink the “maintenance” sessions you do in the gym that don’t stimulate fitness adaptation, and the ill advised sessions where you traumatize muscles and joints and invite injury risk. Check out Dr. McGuff’s website to learn more about his books and his Ultimate Exercise fitness facility in Seneca, SC. TIMESTAMPS:This physician guest is an ER doctor who is the author of Body by Science. He is going to set us straight and dispel many prevailing notions about the fitness industry.  [01:15]A lot of us who are really enthusiastic about fitness might be overdoing it and performing workouts that are minimally effective and/or counterproductive. [04:41]        If you're doing something where the mechanical load is too severe, the muscles will get injured instead of strong! [09:32]How did Dr. McGuff come up with the premise of 12 minutes a week for exercise. [11:44]A lot of good pieces of equipment have some sort of mechanism to vary the resistance. [16:20]Whenever you’re doing any sort of work with muscle, it goes through a very step-wise process of how it's been recruited to do work. [19:43]Often a person will get cramps in the first part of the race rather than near the finish line. [22:47]There's a window between your selected weight and your force capability that as you're training and recruiting and fatiguing those motor units, the window is closing. [27:25]Strength and conditioning are general applications that apply to any sport. [32:30]The higher you get in any given sport, the worst the training seems to become. [39:49]Is stretching beneficial or counterproductive? [41:59]What do we see in the big city gyms that is really helping? [48:42]When you develop the skill of your particular sport, this skill makes the best use of your physical conditioning. [51:56]In the book, Doug talks about optimal frequency of once a week workout.[55:05]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s shopping pageBody by ScienceHenneman’s Size PrincipleDr. McGuff.comCardio Doesn’t ExistJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The listeners weigh in with some interesting and diverse questions, including: is a high intensity 45 minute boxing class too much? Are there ways to modify it? I talk about the extreme endurance hypothesis and why we need to pay more attention to the increasing incidence of heart problems among long-term hard core endurance enthusiasts. One listener who went from 17% fat to 13%, but lost muscle mass also, asks: how does one correct this? I go into detail about what makes refined industrial seed oils so unhealthy and discuss the one common dietary recommendation from Dr. Ted Naiman, Dr. Doug McGuff, and Robb Wolf, and explain why this one food is so important for overall health, and even cancer prevention. I also talk about the tremendous benefits that come from sprinting and the importance of formulating your own specific, strategic blend of various kinds of workouts to support health and longevity I then compare and contrast the benefits of fasting after endurance exercise and strength sessions: should you replenish after high intensity sessions to minimize the stress impact? Thanks for listening and please continue sending all your questions and comments to podcast@bradventures.comTIMESTAMPS:Dustin asks about his 45-minute rugged class in boxing at age 47. Is this going against the philosophy of HIRT vs. HIIT? [01:23]Mario’s question is about there being a difference in your training regimen based on your fitness goals. [08:04]Jeff “Iron” Montgomery reminds us to tone it down. The extreme endurance exercise hypothesis is real and it’s very, very dangerous to overdo it. [11:56]Mark says in his attempt to lose body fat, he also lost some lean body mass. This concerns him. [15:45]   Scott Bellenger asks for an explanation of why refined industrial seed oils are bad for us. [20:21]David is questioning the idea of pushing yourself to failure. Isn’t that risking injury? [27:52]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageBreaking Muscle.comMark’s Daily AppleBrad’s morning routinePodcast with John JaquishPrimal EnduranceAmerican athlete Tim O’DonnellOne Foot in the GraveRunning on EmptyTwo Meals a DayDr. Cate Shanahan-OIlsBody by ScienceQUOTES:“Hit it hard then go home.”“If you want to live longer, lift more weights, and eat more protein.” (Robb Wolf)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jannine Krause returns to the show to discuss her unique blending of functional fitness and functional medicine. That’s right, Jannine treats patients on her acupuncture table and then they head right across the room to see how their bench press improves in real time! One tip Jannine gave me a couple years ago has been a huge benefit to my training. It’s called “positional parasympathetic breathing,” and entails lying down after a high intensity workout for 5-10 minutes with your legs elevated, then engaging in some nasal diaphragmatic breathing to help bring the body into a parasympathetic state after the fight or flight experience of a high intensity workout. In this show, Jannine talks about exercises to balance the body and prevent injuries (like my recent high jump injury!), including a little balance test you can do right now to determine if you have a left-right imbalance. She also talks about the cutting edge healing technique of “body tempering” invented by powerlifter Donnie Thompson. This strength prep or rehab technique works by getting the muscles and tissues out of their adhesive or “sticky state”, which is due to heavy loads of weight being placed on the body. These heavy loads of weight stimulate the proprioceptors and mechano-receptors located in tissues, which then change the signals to the brain and trigger the brain to relax the muscles that are under this heavy load. Commonly, loads are placed for 3-5 minutes in certain areas of the body, like hamstrings for example, or trigger points/neuromuscular junctions are targeted. For more info, check out Body Tempering.TIMESTAMPS:If you have pains or aches dominating one side of the body more than the other, it’s because you have some nervous system imbalances. [01:30]Are you overstretching? Overdoing it? [05:24]Sometimes imbalances are signaling back up to the brain. Have you tried to balance your technique?  [08:31]Each of us, athletes or couch sitters, need to pay attention to our imbalances in standing, sitting, or walking. [12:12]There are some exercises you can do right away when you see that you have an imbalance. [16:52]Brad describes what it feels while doing the high jump. [18:50]Sometimes athletes are focusing on just one part of the body when they really need to think about all areas in order to stay balanced. [21:38]Dexterity is important to consider.  Some people have trouble with feeling things or even carpel tunnel. Squeezy balls are helpful for both hands and feet. {26:19]What is body tempering? It’s a game changer. [31:01]There are some good dexterity and balance exercises to get you back after therapy. [40:31]Parasympathetic breathing is done after you have had a high-intensity workout. It’s a big step beyond the cool down. [44:21]Janine talks about her practice. [51:56]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s shopping page    Dr. Jannine KrauseHealthFix PodcastPlantar Fasciitis videoBody TemperingVigor Ground FitnessWatch Donnie Johnson talk Body Tempering Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The questions keep coming and they are diverse and interesting! Be part of the fun by emailing podcast@bradventures.com with your comments and questions on all matters of healthy living. This show covers a variety of topics, starting with the specifics of an effective sprint workout (reps, duration, recovery intervals, and progressing carefully from no-impact to high impact running) and continuing into a conversation about reconciling the constrained model of energy expenditure with the idea that sprinting promotes fat reduction (hint: it’s still mostly about diet and eliminating processed foods). I talk about the tradeoff between the nutritional integrity of raw food versus cooking food to make digestion easier, how to get started with chest freezer cold water therapy, and lifestyle changes that will reduce chronic stress and improve male hormone status. I also discuss the benefits of nasal diaphragmatic breathing and explain the correct kind of stretching to cure plantar fasciitis, before wrapping up with the interesting dilemma of how to perform high intensity workouts to muscle failure to prompt strength increases, while also honoring the edict to try and avoid post-exercise muscle soreness and prolonged recovery. Thanks for listening and please email any and all questions here!TIMESTAMPS:Paul asks about sprint workouts. What is the best amount of time between each interval?  [01:42]Michael is asking about the theory of energy expenditure which is that we burn the same number of calories whether we are exercising or not. [08:11]It is virtually impossible to get fat when you eat natural, nutritious, wholesome foods.  [11:22]Michael is wondering about the freeze-drying process diminishing the nutrient quality. [16:19]Dave wants to know how to keep the water in the chest freezer clean. [18:16]Chronic stress diminishes testosterone. What can you do about it?  [20:15]Steve talks about the benefits of nose breathing as well as improvements in his balance he has made. [27:58]Ellen describes how Brad’s video on stretching to cure plantar fasciitis helped her. [30:04]Sheldon wants to know about the workouts where you push muscles to absolute failure vs. leaving a little in the tank. [32:58]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageCarol BikePodcast with Dr. Herman Pontzer no. 1Podcast with Dr. Herman Pontzer no 2The Primal BlueprintBrad’s chest freezerBreathTight Hip, Twisted Core    Plantar Fasciitis videoVidya MethodBody by ScienceQUOTES:"The true war is against processed food."Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, I share some practical and actionable tips that we can all apply to our lives as we strive to find that sweet spot between pursuing peak performance goals and making informed decisions with longevity in mind. We’ll be talking about how to take a big picture approach to health, why you can’t get fat eating a clean diet, when your body actually needs you to increase your protein intake, and what happens to your ability to synthesize protein as you age. We also talk about the link between your ability to tan and your vitamin D levels, why age is not an excuse for sitting back and being just a spectator in your life, and why maintaining muscle mass helps maintain healthy organ function.Listen to part 1 of this two-part show here.TIMESTAMPS:Brad talks about the Olympic performances of Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi and the emotion involved in their stories. [02:14]Nutrient-deficient processed foods have all kinds of adverse consequences when you ingest them. [05:42]Fight the battle of our fat, sick, tired society. Eliminate the big three: refined sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils. [09:44]Download and print out the Carnivore Scores Chart on BradKearns.com and put it on your refrigerator. [12:32]As we age, we need to pay more attention to the fact that it becomes more common to have proteins break down after workout. Not a good thing. [14:38]Animal organ supplements are a big factor in maintaining health. Brad also talks about his loosening up on his carb restrictions. [16:24]You can’t exercise to lose weight. [20:28]If you are going to supplement, you might want to choose collagen protein. [23:36]As we get older, we have an elevated need for Vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty acids. [26:26]Prioritize sleep with minimal artificial light and digital stimulation after dark and have a cool, no-clutter room. [32:11]We must make a concerted effort to take downtime. [35:26]We have been brainwashed into thinking that steady state cardio is an absolute essential for fitness development.  Please reconsider that. [38:52]The secret is to do brief explosive efforts but also not overdo it. [43:04]Micro workouts can enhance your busy day. [49:45]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pagePeak Performance, Part 1Two Meals a DayMetabolicalFat ChanceHacking of the American MindPodcast with Dr. LustigCarnivore Scores Chart The Fatty Popcorn Boy SagaDr. Herman Pontzer PodcastThe Vitamin D SolutionSMASH= salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and herring.Podcast with Joel Jamieson”Cardio” does not consist, Dr. Doug McGruffBody by ScienceJogging 2.0Micro workouts for a busy dayJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back Dude Spellings! As an authority on all matters related to diet, exercise, biohacking, and pursuing optimal health, Dude brings many valuable insights and expertise to the table during this show, along with the added benefit of being a fellow 50+ year old. We discuss the importance of learning how to progress at a steady and comfortable pace and the many benefits that come from letting go of the ‘no pain, no gain’ mentality that has been drilled into us, and Dude reveals the methods he uses to create a home environment that sets him up for success. We also talk about how not everyone is able to fast in a productive way (and why), and Dude also reveals what made him become a true believer in micro workouts and their effectiveness.TIMESTAMPS:We talk about how to prevent injuries and continue to progress at a steady and patient and comfortable pace for years and years, even as you advance into the higher age groups. [01:28]Is it possible to overdo this micro workout concept to where it's compromising your formal workout preparation or fitness goals? [06:55]Dude did a single leg deadlift to heal the hamstring problem. [10:46]Micro workouts are really effective. They have improved his golf driving distance. [13:22]Unfortunately, we who are in the older age group, are enthusiastic for our exercise, and don’t feel the aches and pains until later. [16:17]People that are starting to get back to training after not being involved, need to be careful about dropping right into a high intensity level training. [19:16]Doing anything you can to avoid injury, it is going to pay off. [22:52]By easing up on the weight that you want to lift, you are able to do them more frequently. [27:33]How does a person figure out how many days or times to have a workout experience, assuming we have the freedom and flexibility to do whatever is optimal? [30:07]Hiking is an extremely good way to stay in shape. [36:22]The more fat you burn during your lifetime, the longer you’ll live. [39:05]If you have a chest freezer, you need to keep it clean and sanitized. Here’s how. [40:21]Dude did the epic achievement of doing the Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon on very few calories because he thought it would improve his recovery. [43:58]It’s a big breakthrough to get past the cultural traditions of eating when you are not really hungry. [55:56]If you are doing something that’s highly glycolytic, it is intense. It is burning up a lot of sugar. [58:28]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageDude SpellingsPrimal Reboot CampPrimal Reboot Camp Facebook pageBrad’s first podcast with SpellingsQUOTES:"If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Robb Wolf)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a pleasure it is to welcome health and endurance coach Andre Obradovic back to the podcast! In this show, we will be taking you through a step-by-step process on how to become a healthy, fit endurance athlete, as well as how to become a healthier person just in general—if you want to feel better and also drop some excess body fat, then this is the episode for you! We’ll be touching on how to preserve your health as you pursue fitness goals, the best ways to emphasize aerobic development, and how to excel in endurance sports. We also spend a big chunk of this show focusing on the exciting and emerging topic of nasal breathing, from how this applies to workouts and improving peak performance, to how it can help manage stress and even improve all aspects of health in everyday life. Finally, click here to watch Andre conduct a BOLT test (click here to read my blog post, Breaking Down Breathing, if you don’t know what that is) and hit the exceptional 0:45 duration with ease!TIMESTAMPS:It is important to really examine your body composition no matter if you are an athlete or just someone who wants to be healthier. [01:22]If a person is overweight, they first need to understand why they got to be overweight. [05:40]Many trainers are giving the wrong advice.     One is calories in and calories out! [09:04]    Getting enough sleep is better than overworking at the gym. Learning to train in the MAF method should be the goal. [10:10]Learn to breathe through your nose rather than your mouth. [12:01]The calmer we can be, the better we can burn fat. [17:48]Andre encourages athletes to forget about how many kilometers and what pace they’ve run but rather focus more on how you feel after training. [20:33]Slow down in pursuit of improvement. [23:19]Only eat when you are hungry, not because the clock tells you it’s lunch time. [27:32]    Most people breathe too much and this alters the gases in your blood and reduces oxygen delivery to our organs. [32:01]Tape your mouth closed when you sleep. [41:06]Take a Bolt Test to understand your breathing and how to improve your breathing. [44:04]Think of your breathing as being in five gears. Learn to breathe properly, and your performance will improve. [50:32]Where does the strength element, explosive element fit into the big picture for total and balanced fitness? [57:24]It is important for you to schedule and plan your training goals. There are areas of exercise that are important for you to do even though you might not like to do them. [01:03:05]LINKS:    Brad Kearns. comBrad’s Shopping PageBreathThe Oxygen AdvantageShiftadapt.comThe Big Book of Endurance Training and RacingBody, Mind and SportButeyko Breathing ExercisesBohr EffectBolt TestBreaking Down Breathing: blog post on nasal breathing techniquesJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This two-part show is all about how to strike an optimal balance between peak performance goals and longevity. I talk about the most effective and appropriate adjustments you can make to your fitness routine as you age and the numerous benefits that come from broadening your perspective on training and how this can help you make smarter choices that support healthy aging. I also share some of the lessons I’ve learned throughout my personal journey in endurance sports when it comes to walking that delicate line between passionately pursuing fitness while also being practical enough to set realistic goals.Stay tuned for part 2!TIMESTAMPS:We are going to talk about the balance of your goals of peak performance and longevity. [01:59]Pursue peak performance with passion throughout life. Set age-appropriate goals. [03:45]There is a greater prevalence of devastating consequences of long-term extreme endurance training. [08:31]Where did we get the 26.2 miles goal for the marathon? Where did the Ironman originate? [10:30]Brad’s personal journey in endurance sport began between age 21 and 30. [14:20]After some unexplained injuries, Brad learned to recalibrate his physical condition and fitness goals. [20:02]Brad had emergency medical problems to which he attributes his overly stressful exhaustive training. [27:54]Especially when you are in the 40 plus age group, most fitness programs have workouts that are too long and too difficult for most people to benefit from. [31:07]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s shopping pageDr. Cuzzella podcastBody by SciencePodcast with Dr. Craig MarkerHIIT Vs HIRTReflections on Breaking A world Record to SpeedgolfJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best-selling author John Assaraf returns to the show for an insightful, motivating, and educational conversation about how to unlock the incredible power of your amazing brain and the theme of his annual event, Brain-A-Thon, this year: how to change your brain to change your income.As one of the leading peak performance experts in the world, John knows everything there is to know about creating a winning environment that sets you up for success. In this episode, you’ll learn how to mitigate the fact that 95% of our behavior is because of our current habits, how to make sure rejection doesn’t adversely affect you, and most importantly, how to change your brain to change your income. You’ll also hear about great advice on effectively overcoming things that hold us back in our lives when John shares the secret of how he helps people achieve permanent results in everything from weight-loss to procrastination.I’m also so excited to mention that this year’s Brain-A-Thon is happening SOON, on Saturday, October 23rd. This is a really wonderful opportunity to learn the three “Brain Unlocking Secrets” John uses, to great success, to optimize the quality of both your life and career. If you want to achieve your goals faster and more easily, improve your income, truly take control of your emotions, and have more peace of mind and freedom, click here to sign up to learn more about this incredibly useful “Success Switch” or “Neuroplasticity Switch” that basically turns your brain into a superpower.TIMESTAMPS:This guest tells us about changing our thinking to create a winning environment. [01:42]The topic of this year’s Brain-a-Thon is change your brain, change your income. [06:36]What is it around weight loss that causes most people to lose weight and then gain it back? [08:18]    When establishing a habit, consistency is more important than intensity, complexity or duration. [12:17]We need to understand how to work with our brain instead of against it. [16:28]Change your thinking, manager emotions, put the right behaviors in place and create the right environment. [21:28]The natural reaction of our brain when we are outside our comfort zone, is resistance. [23:36]We need to acknowledge the subconscious programming from our childhood and ask, is this really serving me? [28:04]When you say you don’t have enough time, think again.  You work 40 hours a week. Sleep 50 hours a week.  You have 78 hours left to do what you want! [28:48]Understand your relationship to money. [31:32]What is an example of wanting to change from scarcity to abundance? [36:21]Most people’s thoughts are limiting and negative. [38:45]Desire, hope, prayer, wishing, imagination, in most cases does not change behavior long term. [43:41]There’s almost no goal that we can't achieve if we are committed. [49:44]What happens when you sign up for the Brain-a-Thon? [50:51]LINKS:Brad Kearns. comBrad’s Shopping pageBrain-a-ThonShow #1 with John Assaraf: ‘Innercise’, Unlocking The Power of Your Trillion Dollar Brain With Easy Habit Formation, and ‘Doing A Little Anyways, Even If You Don’t Feel Like It’Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about the remaining MOFO Mission Assignments and what makes them such effective and integral tools for testosterone optimization.This episode will illustrate the importance of taking a comprehensive approach towards hormone optimization: you’ll hear about the profound effect relationships have on our hormones and learn interesting research taken from numerous global studies about testosterone. We also talk about how your lifestyle can negate the effects of supplementation and other testosterone-boosting practices, as well as what the presence of visceral fat on the body reveals about your health.  Listen to part 1 of the show here!TIMESTAMPS:Male testosterone level has been declining since the 1980s. [01:35]The visceral fat that collects around the abdominal organs secretes its own chemicals causing inflammation. [04:55]Brad reviews part one of the MOFO Mission: sleep, clean up your diet and toxic relationships, and keep moving. [05:47]If you don’t get up and move frequently, you will lose your ability to focus and concentrate. [13:32]Hit it hard…..include brief explosive high intensity workouts into your fitness regimen.There's a sweet spot for the optimal duration of your sprint efforts. Don’t overwork. [16:14]Assignment number 7 is: take control of your life. Our connectivity to technology is proving to be harmful to the brain. [37:01]Estrogenic compounds are everywhere in plastics and household products. Get rid of plastics that are touching your food. [46:17]Many of the health and beauty products we use at home have chemicals that are not good for your health. Minimize your EMF exposure at night. [51:52]Rest, recovery and restoration. You might want to learn to nap. [54:55]Number 10 of the MOFO assignments is to quit being a dick to your wife or girlfriend. Manage your emotions. [58:44]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s shopping pageBrad’s Micro workoutsUSWellnessMeats.comMOFO Mission No. 1 podcastBody by ScienceP E Ratio DietPodcast with Dr. Craig MarkerThe Primal Blueprint BlogMark’s Daily ApplePrimal Blueprint Fitness PyramidThis is MarketingSeth GodinBrad’s First Morning RoutineBrad’s Current Morning RoutineEstrogeneration8 Weeks Out websiteJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fun and lively conversation about the many benefits of living a barefoot-style lifestyle with Steven Sashen!Steven is the co-founder and CEO of the fantastic minimalist footwear company, Xero Shoes, which he started with wife after discovering the comfort, benefits, and fun that comes with natural movement. In this episode, we focus on the wonderful physical changes that come from getting back to basics and truly honoring the ancestral living approach, head to toe! We talk about the marketing forces that have always played a huge role in shaping the shoe industry and Steven shares some great ideas for integrating more barefoot time into your daily life. He also implores us to ask ourselves one question: Do my feet feel better at the end of the day than they did at the beginning? If they don’t, then it’s time to consider getting a pair of Xero shoes so you can feel the difference for yourself. A Masters All-American sprinter and former All-American gymnast, Steven has spent time working as a stand-up comic and cognitive psychology researcher, and has also taught Tai Chi and Zen Archery. Additionally, Steven is the creator of Scriptware, the industry-standard word processor for film and TV writers. Learn more about Xero Shoes here!TIMESTAMPS:    Living barefoot style is getting back to basics. [01:11]Whatever you put on your feet will change your gait. [04:32]Running barefoot on cement you naturally optimize the impact. [07:38]When reading about studies and research, it is important to look at the context.  Who is sponsoring the study? [09:15]Powerful marketing forces send a message that the ultimate expression of an athlete is to complete an Ironman or marathon. [13:06]Studies show that testing people’s time for a mile turned out to be an excellent predictor of longevity and disease risk. [15:36]Steven got into sprinting and continues into the higher age group. He studies his proper form when running barefoot. [19:51]Steven explains a perfect running form that he has learned from being barefoot. It is hard for some people to even feel where their feet are landing. [25:54]Is there a decrease in the incidence of positive tests on the runners today? [34:23]Take off the padded constrictive heel-elevated shoes and try the barefoot style. [36:56]It’s not about the footwear.  It’s about the form. [39:47]It seems the heavily padded shoes are coming back. Padding does not reduce impact forces.  [46:57]There are many things about shoes that are misunderstood. [52:08]Sometimes the shoe can make your gait change without you even realizing it.  [54:26]The way shoes are marketed influences performance because of expectations. [56:33]When purchasing shoes, it is important to think about how your foot is designed, not just the cushy comfort. [01:02:40]    LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s shopping pageVO2 MaxXero Shoes.comUsain Bolt slow motionJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to effective methods of supporting healthy aging for men, the most important and relevant topic to focus on is how to maintain (and increase) testosterone.As the ultimate performance and anti-aging hormone, testosterone does many wonderful things for your body, including enhancing peak performance (cognitive and physical). In this episode, you’ll learn why we can actually think of testosterone as a “social status hormone” and why your ability to stay calm, cool, and collected (as described by John Gray) is actually indicative of high testosterone levels.We also talk about the wonderful effects testosterone has on focus and motivation (did you know that chess masters actually have higher blood testosterone levels than the opponents they beat?) and the very distressing fact that the average male testosterone level has been declining at a rate of 1% per year since the 1980s. The MOFO mission is simple: to reclaim your manhood and preserve your male essence as you age. However, this process is often way easier said than done—that is, if you don’t have all the right information. That’s where the MOFO Mission assignments come in: to identify the 10 most crucial factors and practices you need to know about in order to easily adapt your habits and lifestyle to suit your body’s needs as it ages.Stay tuned to hear the last 5 assignments in an upcoming episode, and to learn more about the MOFO Mission and the life-changing supplement at the center of it, go to Bradkearns.com/MOFO.TIMESTAMPS:This podcast is focusing on the performance goals of men as they age. [01:24]Testosterone is a social status hormone. It is not an aggression hormone. [02:46]Alarming studies from around the world find the average male testosterone level is declining at a rate of 1% per year. [05:06]Taking supplements for testosterone replacement therapy needs to be accompanied with a healthy lifestyle. [09:44]Extra belly fat is considered another distinct organ in the body. [11:49]The MOFO mission has 10 elements. Number 1 is sleep. Make good sleep your top priority. [12:56]Clean up your act is Number 2. Ditch the refined sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils. [22:30]This also includes cleaning up toxic relationships which can diminish testosterone. [25:27]Number 3 assignment is to eat ancestral foods that come from natural sources. [29:42]Feeling MOFO powerful is assignment Number 4. Learn to build and recharge. [32:41]Number 5 is move frequently at a slow pace. You don’t have to push yourself to get aerobically fit. [35:36]LINKS:Brad Kearns. comBrad’s shopping pageYouTube Charles AllieAncestral Supplements. Comraoptics.comThe Sleep RevolutionChiliSleepBrad Kearns Morning RoutineThe Carnivore Scores chartTwo Meals a Day overviewButcher BoxPrimal KitchenMove Your DNADry Farm WinesMark’s Daily AppleJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an exciting, fun, and informative show with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella!Dr. Marks returns to the podcast for an educational conversation about his incredible work practicing family medicine, how he has overhauled the dietary practices in the hospital he works at, and much more. An accomplished marathon runner, Dr. Mark owns a unique and innovative running store to promote and share his enthusiasm for the barefoot movement and minimalist footwear. This show blends important medical recommendations with helpful information like how to assess and minimize heart disease risk factors, and you’ll learn interesting facts, like why the triglyceride to HDL ratio on your blood test is the important marker for heart disease risk factors, as well as useful info about EKG stress tests and coronary calcium score tests, and how to generally live a healthy, balanced lifestyle!TIMESTAMPS:This podcast will be filled with recommendations and information about how to assess and minimize your heart disease risk factors. [01:27]It’s good to keep a competitive edge. Running is good mental therapy. [05:40]Mark talks about his medical history during his running experiences. [07:00]What happens when we hit “the wall?” The Central Governor will not let you die. [14:05]The key is to figure out how to turn it on and off. [18:30]It is important to get more than an EKG to predict heart health. You need the coronary calcium score. [21:12]A good measurement for your body is two times your waist should be less than your height. [29:49]It is still taking the medical community too long to catch up with this information. [33:21]If a person is fit and eats healthy, how does a high calcium score come in? [42:25]Your competitive intensity and your drive can all serve to harm you if it gets out of hand. [49:36]Pre-diabetes can be making too little insulin sometimes. [51:55]All people need to look at their individual body to see what diet is best.  Is there a strategic inclusion of carbs recommended? [56:48]The barefoot minimalist shoe lifestyle is a big part of Dr. Mark’s life right now. [01:02:04]NOTES:Where did the term “Type A” originate?Coined in the late 1950s, the term "Type A" originated when cardiologist Meyer Friedman observed a relationship between incidences of heart disease and personality type -- namely, that those most likely to suffer a cardiac event also tended to have, in his estimation, more driven, impatient, high-stress personalities.LINKS:Dr. Mark’s Desk (Dr. Mark’s website)Two Rivers TreadsCoronary Artery Calcium scoreRun for Your Life bookJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a fantastic opportunity to catch up with perhaps the world’s leading anti-sugar crusader, Dr. Robert Lustig. A pediatric endocrinologist and professor emeritus at UC San Francisco, Dr. Lustig is also the bestselling author of groundbreaking books like Fat Chance, The Hacking Of The American Mind, and the 2021 release titled, Metabolical. This man is fighting a valiant and high stakes battle against the mighty opponents of industrialized food, tainted science, and poor government regulation. What’s refreshing about Dr. Lustig is that he does not have an angle in the game—he is simply reporting the facts and phenomenons that have led us down the disastrous path to becoming the fattest, sickest developed nation in the history of the planet. Dr. Lustig also offers compelling solutions, and it starts with taking responsibility for your own health, voting with your pocketbook (because there is always going to be more money than votes, so the money always wins). It also may be important to consider this processed food problem with the seriousness and urgency as climate change, for example. We also talk about how to choose foods that will protect your liver and nourish your gut, as Dr. Lustig has a gift for simplifying the often frustrating challenge of eating food that helps protect against disease while also maintaining a healthy body weight. There’s also some fascinating scientific info featured in this episode, as we talk about the importance of optimizing our leptin signaling and how leptin dysregulation affects our appetite and weight. Enjoy this episode with the great Dr. Lustig and don’t forget to check out the B.rad Breather episode about his book, The Hacking Of The American Mind. TIMESTAMPS:Dr. Lustig’s bottom line is that processed food is killing us. [01:27]Leptin is the preeminent satiety, fat storage and reproductive hormone. [03:40]When Dr. Lustig went to medical school, what we now know about nutrition, was not taught. [06:02]Some of Dr. Lustig first research was with normal weight kids who got obese after treatment for a tumor. [09:32]Leptin was discovered in 1994 and found to be very involved in how our brain acknowledges hunger. [11:39]The kids in the study became more active and lost weight when they lowered their insulin. [13:43]Can we blame the profit seeking enterprises instead of the victim? The cause is high insulin. [17:31]How do we get high insulin? The modern Western diet introduced high fructose corn syrup in the 70s. [19:06]Obesity is biochemical rather than behavioral. [22:16]Healthy as a definition consists of six words: protect the liver. Feed the gut. [28:06]When you take in a lot of sugar, you are flooding the liver with fructose. [31:30]The gut needs fiber. [34:16]It takes about 20 minutes for the message to get from your intestine to the brain to say, “I’m satiated.” That’s why we say wait 20 minutes before your second helping. [37:43]Transcending the diet wars, the basic premise is to eat real food. [40:38]There is a bit of a problem with keto. Only the truly committed can manage a ketogenic diet for any length of time. There is also a problem with veganism. A vegan diet should be unprocessed vegan. [42:44]Depending on your biochemistry, you can find the right diet. Unify the force against processed foods is the starting point. [45:28]The industrial seed oils have Omega 6 and are pro-inflammatory and that drives insulin resistance. We also need Omega 3. [48:11]Is sugar food? What is the definition of food? Sugar inhibits normal growth. [51:41]There are eight sub-cellular pathologies that drive all chronic disease. [59:00]If we figure out the diet thing, we can potentially be playing tennis at age 110. How can we escape the clutches of the addiction to the wrong food? [01:02:26]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageFat ChanceThe Hacking of the American MindMetabolical   Breather show on The Hacking of the American MindDr. Robert LustigDr. Robert Lustig's websiteDr. Lustig's Interview with The Guardian Junk food may harm skeletal developmentJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this part three show, we continue to highlight some of the most eye-opening and informative moments from past B.Rad interviews.We start with a clip featuring my favorite guest (can you guess who it is?) speaking about relationship dynamics, why emotional self-sufficiency is integral to the success of a relationship, and how to identify the markers of emotional maturity. Next, we hear Rip Esselstyn questioning the importance of diet over all other lifestyle factors–are our food choices really the #1 thing to focus on getting 100% right all the time, or would we actually be better served by putting in more effort towards balancing out the other areas of our lifestyle that need more attention and care? Next, some inspiration to keep our environments clean and clutter-free arrives with Gretchen Rubin’s revelation that clutter actually provokes a stress response in the body. We also hear a memorable clip from Seth Godin, who gave me one of the greatest, most life-changing pieces of advice I have ever received for productivity and focus, plus many more interesting insights on a variety of topics!TIMESTAMPS:Brad is highlighting some of his favorite shows starting with Mia Moore where they discuss what makes a healthy relationship. If you are emotionally mature as a couple, conflict shouldn’t be an issue. [00:01]Never use a complaining tone of voice. [03:23]Brian McAndrew points out that sometimes the rigid focus on diet is overemphasized. [04:16]Ray Sydney talks about how he changed his life when he became wealthy. [08:16]Seth Godin talks about how intensified competition can become. There is a need to learn to focus. [14:20]Gabby Reece talks about her marriage and how she handles communication. You have to learn how you are triggered, own it and make it safe for communication. [18:13]Laird Hamilton: never let your memories be bigger than your dreams. [23:07]Gretchen Rubin’s idea is that clutter will provoke a stress response that you aren’t even aware of. [26:37]Gretchen Rubin’s book The Four Tendencies helps you identify your personality type and how you pair with other types. [28:23]Dr. Paul Saladino explains why he is so sold on the carnivore diet and how vegetables and fruits are not beneficial and even may be harmful to some. [30:53]Debbie Potts talks about how to heal the imbalances and depletions that occur from overtraining and burnout. [36:12]Angela Mavridis compares her childhood healthy lifestyle in Greece with American culture. [40:04]Larry Sydney gave up his career goals for Olympic dreams in the sport of Skeleton. He talks about the lessons he learned in sport that applies to business. [44:20]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping PageEngine Two DietThe DipPodcast with Mia MoorePodcast with Brian McAndrewPodcast with Ray SydneyPodcast with Seth GodinAKIMBO.comMy Foot is Too Big for the Glass SlipperPodcast with Gabby ReecePodcast with Laird HamiltonLiferider, Heart, Body, Soul and Life Beyond the OceanGretchen Rubin.comThe Four TendenciesPodcast with Gretchen RubinOuter Order, Inner Calm, Declutterquiz@gretchenrubin.comMeatHeals.comPodcast with Dr. SaladinoPodcast with Debbie PottsTribali FoodsPodcast with Larry SydneyQUOTES:"You can't win the Boston marathon if you stop for cheesecake." (Godin)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Brad Kearns welcomes health coach and supplement expert Sara Banta to discuss some really far out healing protocols involving vibrational energy. Sara is a busy, high energy mother of teenagers, as well as a lifelong athlete, but her health went into decline after having children. When her young son developed some serious health problems, she felt compelled to depart from a promising career in finance and explore the outer limits of holistic, functional healing. In this episode, Sara describes the importance of “increasing your frequency” and boosting your immune function through a ketogenic eating pattern and targeted supplementation. This information will help address one of the major concerns for the aging population, which is hormone dysregulation caused by toxic environmental influences (EMF, air pollution, etc.) as well as insulin resistance caused by poor food choices. We also touch on topics such as toxic metals (how they get into our systems and the most effective way of detoxing from them), how environmental pollutants are taking a serious toll on male and female fertility, how to identify and treat the source of the problem (and not just the symptoms), and finally, why not all “healthy” food is actually healthy for you.Sara has had experience and success using alternative therapies to address everything from acne to insomnia to liver issues, heavy metal toxicity, mood disorders, thyroid issues, to so much more, so be sure to check out her website, AcceleratedHealthProducts.com.TIMESTAMPS:Sara’s turn from studying business and psychology took an about face when her health changed during her pregnancy. [01:22]When son became ill, he, too, had his blood put under a microscope. He was put on Accelerated Silver. [05:14]After having a concussion and feeling overwhelmed, Sara was introduced to keto. [08:38]What are frequency based enhancements? [11:39]Some of this sounds pretty goofy. How do you get people to consider this information as valid? [17:28]People are looking for a more natural solution to their health problems. [20:21]Toxic metal substances in the body… how does that happen? How do you detox from heavy metals and radiation?  [23:38]Airplanes flying overhead are polluting the environment. [28:51]All the pollutants in the environment are causing fertility problems. Men’s sperm count is about 50 % lower than a generation ago. Women’s hormones are not functioning well. [29:40]Not all “healthy” food is healthy for you. [34:04]The animal products have most of the nutrients that we are trying to get from vegetables. [45:17]Accelerated keto in the morning kicks her into ketosis. Her daily food intake and exercise create high energy and brain energy. [52:44]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageAccelerated Health ProductsScalar WavesNourish Balance Thrive Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode centers around essential but simple, actionable insights we can all easily integrate into our busy, everyday lives in order to optimize our life and state of health.One primary focus in this show is highlighting the importance of cultivating (and improving) our morning and evening rituals and habits to optimize all aspects of our health, especially sleep. You’ll learn about how seasonal changes alter the amount of sleep your body needs per night, the science behind why keeping your bedroom clean, sparse, and uncluttered actually leads to better sleep, and why 60 - 68 degrees Fahrenheit is the ideal temperature for your sleeping environment.You’ll also learn why it’s important to still go outside even on cloudy, overcast days, the adverse health consequences that come with prolonged periods of sitting/stillness, and the reason why our brains actually require downtime for optimal function.TIMESTAMPS:Getting the optimal hours of sleep is the basis of everything else in a healthy lifestyle. Have a slow-down ritual to prepare for bedtime. [02:26]The consumption of food is best in the daytime and your sleep environment should be dark and cool. [08:20]After a good night’s sleep, we are ready for a high energy morning, up with the sun. [10:30]Move more. Avoid long periods of sitting. [14:56]Reduce stress by meditating, doing yoga, taking a nap, and spending time outdoors. Learning to quiet the mind is a challenge in today’s world. [19:33]It is important to socialize. Put your phone down and talk to people. [24:15]Eat real food. Eliminate refined sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils. [25:55]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping PageLights Out, Sleep, Sugar, and SurvivalThe Sleep RevolutionDr. Jack Kruse podcast (Part 1, Part 2)Brad’s Morning Exercise RoutineDave Rossi podcastThe Talent CodeWired to EatThe Hungry BrainGood Calories, Bad CaloriesThe Hacking of the American MindDr. Tommy Wood podcast episodes (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an extremely informative and interesting show all about glucose! We’ll be talking about the wonderful new technology of continuous glucose monitoring with dietician Molly Downey from the health technology company, Nutrisense.This episode breaks down the science and benefits behind Nutrisense, the fantastic technology that allows you to track your blood glucose levels over a sustained period of time. This is incredibly helpful as the data Nutrisense gives you shows you the effect of not just your dietary choices, but also how all aspects of your lifestyle affect your blood glucose levels. You’ll also learn why Molly says that if your cortisol is consistently activated, you’re going to have a lot of difficulty losing weight, as well as the importance of monitoring your postprandial glucose response.I’ve also arranged for an awesome 25% discount on any NutriSense program for B.rad podcast listeners. Just use the code BRAD25 at checkout or visit this link. And don’t forget to check out my previous show with Nutrisense co-founder Kara Collier here!TIMESTAMPS:With a tiny monitor and phone app, you can track your blood glucose. [01:35]There are many factors that affect our blood glucose levels. [07:58]Sleep and glucose have a bi-directional relationship. [11:25]It’s normal to see glucose rise while you’re sleeping; it is not necessarily a bad thing. [15:42]And with melatonin, there is a decrease in the secretion of insulin and also a decrease in insulin sensitivity. [18:56]Some people can tolerate eating a meal late at night and others cannot. [20:30]Stress is another factor affecting the glucose level. [23:51]What does an optimal glucose subject look like? Try to avoid the high spikes in the first place. [25:54]The focus needs to be on the post-meal responses. People react differently to different carbohydrates. [32:09]Molly developed many physical symptoms that doctors couldn’t define or treat. [34:27]Many people have no problem maintaining the baseline no matter what they eat. It is important, still, to monitor occasionally. [39:20]The optimal level is to be below 100, but there are other aspects to look at. [42:19]Molly suggests a return to baseline in two or three hours, which seems like a long time. [46:16]Protein and fat can often mitigate the glucose spike response. How does having an apple for a snack compare with having a soda? [49:00]When using the app, we can watch for dangerous dips and compare responses from the foods we eat. [51:51]What are some of the weird readings people have that are difficult to explain? [55:31]How does heat, dehydration, and a workout show up on your chart? [58:22]The dietary training certification allows for dieticians to continue their exploration with individuals and learn new data and not necessarily follow strict recommendations. [01:04:52]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageNutrisense Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for some interesting Q&A from devoted B.rad podcast listeners.Thanks for the thoughtful questions and comments that make a great contribution to the overall enjoyment, knowledge acquisition, and community spirit with podcast listeners from around the world.  We’ll cover the logistics and benefits of limiting digestive function to a maximum time window of 12 hours (for example, how caffeinated beverages, herbal tea, and even supplement pills like multivitamins interrupt the fasting process), and how the body works most efficiently (in terms of cell repair, immune function, anti-inflammatory) in a fasted state. We hear from an old-time endurance athlete wondering about how keto aligns with endurance training, and also how to reconcile the enthusiastic voices promoting disparate dietary strategies, from plant based to ancestral. We talk about the validity of the one-mile time trial as an excellent longevity predictor at age 50 (Cooper Institute research), and the rationale and benefits for consuming a maximum nutrient density diet featuring forgotten gems like organ meats—or taking organ supplements if you can’t seem to include organs and bone broth in your diet. Send more comments and questions to podcast@bradventures.com!TIMESTAMPS:Raymond has a question about drinking water in that 12-hour fasting window suggested in the book, Two Meals a Day. Give your digestive system a break every day. [02:13]Your eating is tied to your circadian rhythm. You should think about trying to put the evening meal before dark when possible. [04:27]There are studies about “dry fasting” but that is for the extremely advanced. [07:22]Scott asks “Do you really think Keto is the way to go these days?” Brad compares the carnivore diet with the plant-based diet and asks the individual to experiment to decide what is best for them. [09:34]Consuming refined sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils is the biggest problem. [15:50]If you are going to go keto, be sure you get your electrolytes dialed. [18:44]If you under-consume protein, you are going to experience intense cravings for high-protein food. The same goes for carbohydrates. [24:26]Ewan is asking about his urge to run a mile after he has done his sprint workouts. He wants to go for time. [26:37]Ewan also mentions how he is eating liver and feels great. But use caution if you are eating raw liver or egg yolks. Brad talks about eating animal organ supplements. [30:00]LINKS:Brad Kearns. comBrad’s Shopping PageTwo Meals a DayHow to Improve Your Triathlon TimePodcast with Rip EsselstynChris Kresser on Joe RoganBrad’s Morning Routine Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I connect with writer and podcaster, Brock Armstrong, to talk about the functional approach to fitness and movement he has formulated by drawing on his extensive experience in the fitness, movement and wellness industry. By utilizing his understanding of functional movement, endurance training, muscle building, and the ever-important balance between performance and health, Brock helps people all over the world achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Brock always brings an exceedingly sensible and balanced perspective to the table, and this episode is no different (click here to listen to his previous interview on the B.Rad podcast). He breaks down how he has been using his background in Cognitive Behavioral Theory to help his clients, and reveals his recent discovery: he can actually make a much bigger difference for his clients if he doesn’t just give them a plan to follow, but instead helps them discover a plan of their own. Brock says, “Truth be told, most people know what they need to do – they just need some help figuring out how to actually do it!” TIMESTAMPS:Brock Armstrong is full of information on all areas of fitness, health, and helping people lose weight as well as coaching and providing mental health therapy. [01:35]Brock’s new podcast is called Upgraded Fitness.  He talks about people’s relationship with food and movement.  [05:06]Brock has learned a lot since he was a ballet dancer about the harm he was doing to his body. [07:51]After having an infection in his heart, Brock’s awareness of his anxiety over the illness, taught him some good lessons. [09:51]How does our mindset come into play with our concerns about diet and exercise? What beliefs do I have that are not serving me well? [16:08]Do you tend to take pot shots and see yourself as right and the others are wrong? Do you have all or nothing thinking? [25:21]Sometimes the question you have about your behavior is not the real question. [34:37]Ask why. Ask five whys. [39:11]When you have a goal, try things that you like to do.  Don’t force yourself to do something you don’t enjoy.  It won’t sustain. [48:30]When you have a cold or an injury, you need to stop what you are doing. [52:49]We all have beliefs whether we realize it or not. Ask yourself why? [01:00:36]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBrockArmstrong.comUpgraded Fitness with Brock ArmstrongWeigh LessHacking of the American MindQUOTES:“We are afraid to do things wrong – to the point where we don’t do anything.”“Our society has shaped us and turned us into people that think of exercise as punishment, food as reward, and everything in between is just a balance of those two things.”Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What started as a Q&A show went off the rails with the very first question, as we accessed a portal to some of the most important overarching insights about how to properly structure a fitness program for life. You’ll learn about the common over-emphasis on cardio, how you can actually max your cardiovascular health and fitness with surprisingly little time, and how any workout delivers a cardiovascular training effect. You’ll learn the real secret to longevity and healthspan, which is to preserve functional muscle mass (and corresponding organ reserve) as you age. This entails performing brief, intense, explosive workouts — both resistance training and sprinting. By pushing your body to the limit, even briefly, you experience massive fitness adaptations and adaptive hormone response. This references great insights from Dr. Doug McGuff’s Body By Science. You’ll learn how micro-workouts sprinkled into your daily routine can help you meet your fitness goals and your critical health objective to move more throughout the day and avoid prolonged periods of stillness. This is a great show resource when contemplating a fun, sustainable and maximum return on investment for fitness efforts. TIMESTAMPS:Bob is asking about the Maffetone heart rate. Is there a heart rate you can kind of level off at as you get older?  [03:30]You can get a complete fitness workout in 12 minutes a week if you do it properly. Preserve your muscle mass. [12:16]The demands you place on your muscles are directly correlated to the demands you place on your organs.  [14:30]    Move frequently at a slow pace, lift heavy things, and sprint once in a while. You are better off toning things down and getting rest and recovery. [18:04]There are some do’s and don’ts to talk about. Forget about the 10,000 steps a day.  Shoot for 3,000 or 4,000 which is more sensible. [22:43]Prolonged sitting causes systemic inflammation, the root cause of most diseases. [27:10]Micro workouts during the day do a world of good.  You don’t have to have “exercise time” scheduled. [29:28}Put your body under resistance load. Sprint once in a while. [31:06]You can’t isolate the cardiovascular system, the heart and lungs from the rest of the body. [33:19]LINKS:Brad Kearns. comBrad’s Shopping pageBrad Kearns Jogging 2.0 videoRun for Your Life, But not too Far and at a Slow PaceBody by ScienceMicro WorkoutsPrimal EnduranceMark’s Daily Apple, Case Against CardioPrimal Essential MovementsBrad’s morning routineOne Running Shoe in the GraveRunning on EmptyCardio Doesn’t ExistNo Such Thing as Cardio Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome powerhouse Melanie Avalon to the show for a memorable conversation about all things relating to eating, weight loss, fasting, macronutrient ratios, and much more.One of the most interesting revelations from this episode is that a high fat/low carb diet and a high carb/low fat diet are actually both effective for fat loss, and Melanie explains what it is that makes these two opposing approaches work while being so seemingly different. We also talk about the danger of hyperpalatable foods, and you’ll learn what foods to specifically avoid when trying to lose weight. Melanie then offers illuminating commentary on the controversy surrounding excess protein intake: is it dangerous? Is it really going to restrict your lifespan and increase cancer risk? In this episode, you’ll find out all the answers to these questions, plus many more fast moving insights related to losing excess body fat in a healthy manner and making smarter food choices, as well as some cool biohacking breakthroughs.Be sure to check out Melanie’s podcasts: she hosts The Intermittent Fasting Podcast with New York Times best seller Gin Stephens, as well as the The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast, where she interviews the world’s top experts on a myriad of health and wellness topics.TIMESTAMPS:Melanie will set you straight about all matters of losing body fat in a healthy manner. [01:40]Melanie discovered intermittent fasting after she tried many unsuccessful diets trying to lose weight. [05:25]We have to navigate through a lot of bad information. [15:06]Everything in moderation only works for a very few people. It depends a lot on your personality.  [17:26]Intuitive eating is great if you can do it. When you are in the store is when you can make or break your goals. [19:32]Set up your environment to work with your willpower. [22:52]Melanie does either low or high fat.  There is a question about pairing the two. [24:27]Whatever calories you eat, whether it’s carbs of fats is completely irrelevant. [28:37]Intermittent fasting gets rid of many of these issues. [32:41] There is some controversy about females being in a fasted state. [35:44]Is there a body composition where you just can’t fast? [43:57]Protein is the place to focus. [47:05]Melanie’s Biohacking podcast covers the things you can do in your daily life to upgrade your body’s performance.  [56:31]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageIntermittent Fasting PodcastMelanie Avalon Biohacking PodcastThe Paleo SolutionWhy We Get Fat Two Meals a DayBurnDr. Pontzer PodcastThe Search for the Perfect ProteinQUOTES:"Gluttony and sloth are not the causes of obesity. They are the symptoms." (Taubes)"Everything in moderation, including moderation." (Twain)"Only the disciplined ones in life are free, otherwise you become a slave to your whims and passions." (Kipchoge)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we go with part two of compelling insights from Two Meals a Day.In part one, we discussed how 1) fasting is king, 2) the importance of becoming fat-adapted to receive the full benefits of fasting, 3) why when you eat is just as important as what you eat, 4) why three meals a day is a dated notion and why you must eliminate The Big Three (toxic modern foods such as grains, industrial seed oils, and sugar) from your diet, and finally, 5) the importance of emphasizing ancestral foods.In part two, you’ll learn about the origins of the three meals a day structure and why it’s no longer relevant or even recommended as a healthy eating pattern. You’ll also learn about why your brain and willpower are no match against hyper-palatable foods and how to trust your intuition and honor your natural hunger signal so you can eat intuitively and experience your meals with genuine enjoyment. I also talk about the creation of my Carnivore Scores food chart and why it’s optimal to choose the foods in the upper ranking system (aka above the steak line), and explain why there is absolutely no need to worry about getting in enough salads and kale when you’re consuming because animal products. Finally, you’ll learn how to incorporate (and enjoy!) indulgent moments in a way that doesn’t tempt you stray away from your healthy diet, as well as how to match your carb intake with your energy output.TIMESTAMPS:The idea of three meals a day is from the industrial age when our lifestyle was very different. [01:34]After you have cleaned up your act by ditching processed foods and emphasizing ancestral foods, your own intuition can be your guiding force that helps you decide how to eat healthy. [03:01]The animal foods trump even the best plant foods in terms of nutrient density.  [06:39]The variation in daily carb intake needs to be aligned with the energy output from exercise. [09:42]Dopamine is released to get us to pursue behaviors that bring rewards. [12:38]Don’t have nutrient deficient foods in your house. [16:28]Healthy eating is only one piece of the big picture for your lifestyle changes. Dealing with stress and getting enough sleep are important. [19:19]Keep moving. Don’t be an active couch potato. [20:47]Mindset is of critical importance. Cut out the BS and give yourself a break. [26:35]The calories you burn during workouts don’t really contribute to fat reduction. [28:24]    When you have accomplished the first eight ideas, you can adopt some advanced strategies. [32:53]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageTwo Meals a DayCarnivore Scores ChartHuberman LabPodcast with Dr. Joan IflandPodcast about micro workoutsBody by Science1st Podcast with Dr. Herman Pontzer2nd Podcast with Dr. Herman PontzerBreather on Dr. Pontzer’s workBurnTherapeutic Cold Exposure podcastBrad’s Morning RoutineJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an intense and highly informative show that has the potential to transform your approach to high intensity workouts. Dr. Craig Marker is a leading kettlebell expert and a psychology professor at Emory University in Atlanta. In this fast moving show, we blend scientific insights with great practical takeaways about how to make your workouts more effective and less stressful. We are going to talk about Dr. Craig's landmark article titled HIIT vs HIRT. You'll learn the drawbacks of the traditional application of High Intensity Interval Training and the over reliance on the glycolytic (glucose burning) energy system, and the benefits of High Intensity Repeat Training. This is where you perform brief, explosive efforts and take what Dr. Marker calls “luxurious” rest intervals. You'll also learn about Dr. Marker's new discovery of what he calls “accidental hypertrophy” where he uses explosive exercise sets to build muscle and reduce body fat in a different manner than the arduous hypertrophy training practiced by bodybuilders. This show is full of great nuggets and fresh insights. You’ll learn why you should emphasize one-legged lower body exercises, and a recommended protocol for a sprint or explosive workout – with work effort duration, recovery interval, number of reps and frequency of workouts. Pay close attention at the end of the show where Dr. Craig discusses the “pendulum” concept for fitness and longevity. It will help you sort out lots of the confusion and dogma about fasting, autophagy and the supposed conflict between fitness and longevity that can be elegantly managed with a pendulum approach. TIMESTAMPS:Dr. Marker is going to tell you how to design a high intensity explosive workout that is best for you. [01:22]With kettlebell swing, moving it back down to the ground is helpful for explosive jumping. [10:07]Don’t go too heavy or too quickly with kettlebells. There are many workouts that are harmful. [13:05]It is so important to learn to do it right with plenty of rest in between. [15:17]There are potential drawbacks of going and doing these draining depleting workouts. When the glucose is tapped into, it makes you hungrier for glucose. [20:55]Even though you feel good after one of those heavy-duty training sessions, how you feel isn’t as important as knowing you are building the muscle fibers you need as you grow older. [23:18]Ammonia toxicity affects the brain’s neurons. [27:21]An ideally designed HIRT session would consist of a variety of exercises doing 20 seconds on and 40 second rest. You want it to be hard. [30:56]Earlier in the podcast, Dave mentions his goal of dunking the basketball.  What does his preparation look like? [39:15]What is the one-legged exercise Marker talks about? [42:45]Accidental hypertrophied condition program is a type of endurance training that builds up lactic acid. [44:10]We need to go hard to get the most fitness adaptations. What about anti-aging concerns? [53:05]Think of all of this as a pendulum and think of the stress factors in your life.  It can’t be done the same way all the time. [56:28]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageDr. Craig MarkerHIIT vs. HIRTPlyometric Shock TrainingTabata ResearchPavel TsatsoulineQuick and the DeadHypertrophied Conditioning Program.Body By ScienceJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show will highlight some of the most fascinating insights from Two Meals a Day.In this episode, you’ll learn why our bodies work most efficiently in a fasted state and why fasting works only when you have eliminated processed foods, escaped carbohydrate dependency, and become adept at burning stored body fat. You’ll also find out why when you eat is just as important as what you eat and the “big three” toxic modern food categories that stimulate excess insulin production, inhibit the burning of body fat, and promote carbohydrate dependency. I also bring up the link between insulin resistance and dysfunctional fat metabolism, talk about the importance of emphasizing true ancestral foods, and explain why healthy modern foods like organic high fat dairy products and high cacao percentage dark chocolate are an acceptable part of any healthy diet.Thanks for listening and stay tuned for part 2!TIMESTAMPS:Two Meals a Day is a good way to look at breaking out pattern of unnecessary eating and snacking. [01:22]Snacking is damaging. Fasting is one of the ways to learn to control your diet. [03:16]Ketosis is not about stuffing your face with fat. [05:27]You have to proceed with caution because fasting is only sustainable when you have eliminated carb dependency and industrial seed oils. [07:18]Gluttony and sloth are not the causes of obesity. They are symptoms. [12:44]When you eat is just as important as what you eat. [15:39]Eliminate refined grains, industrial seed oils, sugars and sweetened beverages. These are addictive foods. [16:18]You can eat dark chocolate. [21:58]When you rid your pantry of the grains, sugars, and industrial oils, replace it with ancestral style foods. [25:14]Ancestral foods include meat, fish fowl, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. [28:27]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageTwo Meals a DayPrimal BlueprintKeto Reset DietKeto for LifeWhy We Get FatDr. Andrew HubermanFatty Popcorn BoyAskinosie ChocolateFramingham StudyButcher BoxUS Wellness meatsLone Mountain WagyuJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fascinating show with Dr. Joan Ifland, a leading expert in the very serious issue of processed food addiction.It is rare to find someone who is as knowledgeable as Dr. Ifland in the field of food addiction. Her textbook, Processed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment, and Recovery, provides the most extensive literature review on the subject – a valuable resource. She is increasingly recognized as the leading authority in addiction to processed foods, and is passionate about helping people understand why it is that they cannot get any semblance of control over their processed food consumption, and especially, why that loss of control is not their fault.Dr. Ifland is a scientist who also holds an MBA from Stanford, and in a breakthrough to understanding the source of obesity, zeroed in on how the tobacco industry has played a key role in taking control of processed foods and spreading processed food addiction. Check out her website here.TIMESTAMPS:People are getting hooked on processed foods just like smoking addiction. [01:37]Dr. Ifland’s background is unique…from business and finances to food addiction. [05:40]The food companies use the same tactics used by the tobacco companies to get you and the children addicted. [08:30]They alter children’s brain function in order to get them to nag their parents for those sugary products. [14:10]Studies show that the taste of sugar, fat, or salt reaches our brain in a half-second as opposed to any other drug which can take up to 10 seconds or 10 minutes. [18:40]These are mood-altering substances. One doesn’t realize that some of their physical ailments are caused by diet. [21:03]To see if you are addicted, get rid of these addictive foods for 30 days to see if you can do it. [23:57]You can’t control what your kids eat but you can give them the opportunity to experiment by controlling the environment at home. [28:19]Is there a threshold where we can enjoy sugar, industrial seed oils and such, or we are talking about zero tolerance? [30:55]Many dieticians work for the food industry. [34:25]It’s a vicious cycle. Stress activates the addiction. And the addiction activates stress. [38:29]Dr. Ifland has a community of people in recovery training to become peer support managers. [42:40]A self-quiz will give you an idea of how you stand in this addiction problem. [45:11]Can one be addicted to healthy things? [51:21]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageDr. Joan IflandProcessed Food Addiction. comProcessed Food Addiction, Foundations, Assessment, and RecoveryCigarette CenturyThe Big Fat SurpriseSalt Sugar FatHookedMetabolicalMark’s Daily AppleJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for some fantastic questions from B.rad podcast listeners! We start by talking about how testosterone blood values can fluctuate based on lifestyle factors and how Ancestral Supplements MOFO is actually a food supplement that boosts the nutrient density of your diet (along with other superfoods and superfood smoothies). This leads to me touching on the benefits of consuming liver, other organ meats, and bone broth, as well as how to deal with problems that arise when attempting to reduce carb intake for Paleo or keto dietary goals (hint: there are many ways to screw this up and furthermore reducing carb intake may not be necessary for many healthy, athletic types, especially fit females). Finally, a listener asks an important question: is a cheat day a good idea, or a bad one? This inspires me to consider a new idea: how about calling it a celebration day, with well chosen and fully enjoyed indulgences? Thanks for listening and if you have any questions or comments you’d like included in an upcoming Q&A show, click here!TIMESTAMPS:Brian asks, now that he is in his 50s and a retired triathlete, how does he stay fit in a new way? Do more explosive things and back off a bit. [05:26]Rick Mueller is asking about MOFO assignment number 10 which is “Quit being a dick to your wife or girlfriend.” Stay cool. [15:37]Amy Noble wants to know if you do a long run or workout at your maximum aerobic heart rate is bad. [25:07]The Carnivore Food Ranking Chart is discussed when a listener asks about bovine colostrum. It’s good to eat nose to tail. [31:41]Mike from Maryland’s question is about the MOFO supplement. When eaten, organs and glands selectively travel to the corresponding organs in the human. [33:13]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageRun for Your Life, But Not Too Far.Body by ScienceBrad’s Sprinting WorkoutsFiras ZahabiJoe RoganThe Keto Reset DietMen are From Mars, Women are from VenusBeyond Mars and VenusBrad’s Show with Dr. GrayThe Way of the Superior ManThe Way of ManHuberman LabDr. Tommy WoodMatt FrazierBrad’s Carnivore Ranking ChartDr. Cate ShanahanJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I’m not asking you to go do a workout. Just go move.”I welcome Dr. Stefan Zavalin, a movement enthusiast and work culture consultant, to the show for an informative discussion about the extremely important lifestyle objective of moving around more throughout the day.In this episode, you’ll learn about all the different ways our work culture and environment affects our physiology, as well as the most productive and efficient ways of breaking up periods of prolonged sitting. You’ll find out why it’s important to move every 20 minutes and why taking a short break for as little as even 30 seconds is still an effective practice, as well as the value of performing twisting movements to counteract the effects that come from sitting (and even standing!) at a desk. As I’ve mentioned before, there are countless benefits to taking movement breaks throughout the day, as it improves your blood flow, cognitive function, glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity.Dr. Stefan also describes in detail the ideal structure of a work day for someone who works from home, and takes us through his journey of completing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy while becoming legally blind, and explains how his company, Love to Move, aims to address the sedentary aspects of work culture and how we should evolve our desk jobs. TIMESTAMPS:This physical therapist is frustrated because so many patients keep returning for the same ailments. [01:32]First thing is to wake up in the morning and move! Then all day long, move your body every twenty minutes. [02:15]Where you work is so important. The desk area at the office as well as at home, need to be adjusted. [05:46]Our culture encourages us to sit rather than move. [07:11]The world average for the number of hours people sit is about 12 hours per day whereas in the US, it is more like 15 hours a day of sitting! [09:06]The goal should be to get movement every 20 minutes. Use your glutes. [11:22]To counter damage caused by sitting, just go move. Make sure you are twisting.  [18:03]Rather than saying “move more,” try saying “sit less.” [27:21]It is very important for employers to support your compliance with healthier activities. [28:59]If you feel like you need to take a break, you probably should have taken in a while ago. [38:08]Know that any position is helpful as long as it is not maintained for long periods of time. [39:03]We are told to stop fidgeting when we are children, but fidgeting is our body telling us it wants to move.  [42:10]How long should a person hold stretches? [44:55]The benefits of moving as soon as you arise from bed are more productivity, helping bone health, and blood circulation. [45:44]Parents need to be sure their kids are getting movement.  Some schools today are neglecting this important part of their purpose.  {48:49]Stefan had to deal with some health challenges while he was learning to be a physical therapist. [53:27]LINKS:    Brad’s Shopping pageStefan Zavalin_LovetoMove_Brad’s Morning RoutineYou, the Owner's ManualQUOTES:“A movement break and exercise are not the same thing.”“As best as you can, wake up, and go move. You’ve been lying down for six, seven, eight hours – just get up and move.” “Movement doesn’t have to be only exercise. I love using chores as movement, because then I get something done.” Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most valuable insights gained from my informative show with Dr. Herman Pontzer was that we burn the same amount of calories every day, regardless of whether we work out or not.This revelation is nothing short of life-changing, as it allows you to see that pointing the finger at your output in the gym is just a waste of time, and that it’s far more helpful to look at our appetite and consumption habits in order to realize our body composition is mainly a function of how much food we eat. In order to optimize this concept, we must focus on the healthy lifestyle practices that offer the most metabolic benefits.This show will reveal the four major lifestyle mistakes that compromise fat burning, stall weight loss, and push you to carbohydrate dependency, as well as how to correct them. We’ll talk about how stressful modern life results in an overproduction of the stress hormone cortisol, which leads to, among other things, an increase in our appetite for more “quick energy” carbs, and we’ll also discuss how overly stressful exercise patterns do more harm than good by focusing on the way endurance and HIIT training can be exhausting and depleting for the body. You’ll also learn why you actually get lazier and crave more sugar when you train harder, as well as the reasoning behind Art de Vany’s warning of, “Don’t jog – it’s too dangerous.”You’ll also learn the important link between sleep quality and fat storage, cortisol and sugar cravings, as well as the consequences that come from having a dysregulated appetite. I mention how longitudinal studies of large population groups have found that sleep deprivation leads to insulin resistance, obesity, and elevated disease risk. One important takeaway from this show is that if you’re not well rested, you will drift into sugar dependency. You’ll also learn why learning to breathe properly helps with weight loss, and how to change the way you breathe to improve all aspects of your health.Finally, I touch on the importance of making informed food choices, citing books like The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat by Dr. Stephan Guyenet, Wired to Eat: Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You by Robb Wolf, and The P/E Diet: Leverage Your Biology to Achieve Optimal Health by Dr. Ted Naiman. Probably one of the most useful tips to remember when trying to drop excess body fat is that the combination of fat, sugar, and salt hijacks the appetite center in the brain, which leads to unregulated eating. Another is to make sure you are eating enough protein (and a lot of the time, this means more protein). Because it’s highly satiating and helps your body burn excess body fat, protein is the ideal food to consume when trying to lose weight. Also, be mindful of environmental triggers that cause you to overeat or stray away from your diet, and stay clear of eating at night! One last tip, and probably one of the most useful: check in with yourself and your emotions. Are you hungry, or going for instant gratification, a distraction, or a way to assuage emotional pain? Figuring out what’s really going on will help you identify the root cause, and sometimes, the issue is as much emotional as it is physical. Good luck and if you have any questions, send them here! TIMESTAMPS:We are going to talk about lifestyle mistakes that stall fat loss and how to fix them. [01:39]Stressful modern life causes us to be in chronically fight or flight response which is the centerpiece of overproduction of cortisol thereby causing a constant craving of sugar. [03:16]Learn to breathe properly through the nose. [07:03]If you sit even for 20 minutes without getting up and moving, you stop burning fat. [12:15]Harmful and overly stressful exercise patterns are emphasized in the fitness community. [16:08]Your organ reserve is directly correlated with your functional muscle mass. Do not overwork the heart. [25:34]If you mess up your sleep, you will have difficulty dropping the excess body fat.  [29:09]Two weeks of sleeping only four hours per night creates insulin resistance. [37:40]The highly palatable modern foods are most to blame for the obesity epidemic. It’s the combination of fat, sugar, and salt. [39:48]Our instinct is to extract as much protein from what we eat. [44:16]Focus your carbohydrate intake so that you can bank a lot of hours in the prioritized fat burning state. [47:54]Watch out for environmental triggers that tempt you. When you are tired, your willpower is diminished, it is easy to make bad choices. [50:11]Boredom or being emotionally upset can lead to looking for food to reach for. [53:19]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBurnThe Oxygen AdvantageBreather Show: Basics of Nasal Parasympathetic Breathing and Improving CO2 ToleranceBreathe Right® Nasal stripsBody by ScienceMark’s Daily AppleJogging 2.0 YouTube videoExtreme Exercise HypothesisDr. Art DeVanyThe Primal BlueprintLife Changing Insights About Sleep podcastThe Obesity CodeLights Out, Sleep, Sugar, and SurvivalThe Hungry BrainThe PE DietFatty Popcorn Boy SagaJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A variety of interesting questions tee up some epic monologues from an enthusiastic host. We talk about broadening fitness ambitions over a lifetime to branch out away from a narrow focus on triathlons - with much health, hormonal and longevity benefits. We also examine why MOFO Mission Assignment #10, Quit Being A Dick To Your Wife/Girlfriend, made the list. Then I get a super tee-up to discuss in detail the benefits of taking freeze-dried animal organs, such as the testicle, prostate, heart, liver, and bone marrow contained in Ancestral Supplements Male Optimization Formula with Organs. Beyond the ancient ancestral tradition of like supports like, we have modern science to confirm that animal organs have the distinct proteins, peptides, enzymes, co-factors and molecular biodirectors to optimize the function of the corresponding organs in humans.TIMESTAMPS:Jim Johnson asks about the Male Optimization Formula maybe causing decline in testosterone. He wants to know if he should cycle on and off MOFO. [02:19]Tuning up your diet and focusing on physical achievements is the way to go. Your blood work can fluctuate. [05:57]Eating animal organs from 100% grass fed cattle is recommended. Brad tells about his spectacular healthy smoothie that keeps him strong. [09:46]A good suggestion from CJ is asking Brad to put his Macadamia Masterpiece nut butter blend into squeeze packaging so he can take it on the way. Also, he asks Brad why they keep running out of the delicious nut butter. [14:42]Are there some ideas for quickly prepared but healthy lunch meals for a quick out-the-door, no time guy? [18:17]Joey is asking about his wife’s struggle with trying to eat low carb or paleo. She’s okay for a while and then never adjusts. Make sure she is eating enough nutrient dense food. [19:40]Yosef suggests that Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece be made Kosher. He also asks about having a “cheat day” once a week. Brad prefers the term “Celebration Day.” [25:22]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageAncestral SupplementsKeto Cooking for Cool DudesFatty Popcorn Boy SagaTwo Meals a DayJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rossi returns to the show for an inspiring and insightful conversation about meditation!The Imperative Habit author is back to discuss the life-changing benefits of meditation – something I admit he has been urging me to incorporate into my daily routine for a while now. A big fan of silent meditation, Dave explains why he emphasizes the importance of quieting your mind and simply letting thoughts come and go over using apps to guide you through the experience. You’ll learn about why consistent meditation can make happiness a reality instead of a fleeting concept, and we also talk about why it’s optimal to operate from a place of devotion instead of just trying to go off willpower (which, remember, is a finite resource). We wrap up with a discussion about the Law of Attraction and the role meditation and gratitude play in experiencing successful manifestations. Hopefully Dave’s enthusiasm for this powerfully effective practice will inspire you to start meditating too – it certainly has inspired me to make time for it! TIMESTAMPS:Meditation is the thing that's going to take you away from the racing thoughts and the envy and the guilt and the things that set us back. [01:30]Silent meditation lets you unplug all those “to do” thoughts gathering in your mind. We need to practice not thinking. [05:47]Silent meditation is the power of your brain working for you, not the power of your brain processing the information of the world. [12:59]No special equipment or time set aside needed.  All you need is a chair. Ignore the noises in your head. [18:35]You can practice not reacting. [24:23]We often learn helpful techniques and then forget to use them.  Practice doing new ways of meditation. [26:33]When you practice unplugging your brain, you’re turning off all of that mentation. You’re saying, stop stress, stop anxiety, stop depression, stop worry, stop doubt, stop low self-esteem. [31:32]How does the practice of meditation connect to goals such as diet or exercise when life gets in the way? [34:28]The things you want don’t require will power. They require devotion. [36:36]You have the power to make choices over the biological urges of your body. [38:14]The mental chemical production of stress is way more harmful than what you eat. [43:37]Reality is your choice of beliefs. Emotions vibrate at a certain level. [44:43]Desire becomes a fear because you think you need something to be whole or happy. [53:58]Spirituality is a more advanced word for being civilized. [55:22]Our self-worth isn’t going up or down depending on what people think. [58:17]Rossi talks about his course in meditation. [01:01:05]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageThe Imperative Habit Brad’s Morning RoutineNever Split the DifferenceDaveRossi.com Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part three, we get into the last two practices and habits that either hurt or help testosterone: relationships and exercise patterns.Relationships play a huge role in the quality of both your physical and emotional wellbeing, and this show reveals the most effective relationship tips from experts like John Gray and John Gottman. You’ll learn about why John Gray advocates for going with the flow and never being reactive, the #1 thing men need to protect their partner from (the answer may surprise you!), and why arguments have a depleting effect on testosterone levels. You’ll also learn how your hormones are positively (and negatively) affected by the types of workouts you perform, how to do explosive workouts correctly, the harmful effects of chronic cardio (causing male hormone levels to tank, promoting fat storage, suppressing immune function), and the importance of performing physical work for strength and resilience.TIMESTAMPS:Since the 1980s male’s testosterone has been dropping steadily at a rate of 1% a year. [01:41]In your relationships, learn to be the Kung Fu Master staying calm, cool, and collected. [03:58]There is a level of potential destruction when you choose to engage. Even if you say “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it?”, it can’t be taken back. [08:25]Relationships are designed to make you happier, not to fill a void. Think about what you have to offer, rather than what you get out of it. [10:10]You are either a team or not a team. [11:33]The exercises you do and how you do them affect your testosterone level. [13:16]If you slow down in many ways, you can get healthier and faster. [15:01]You don’t have to do chronic cardio to be in shape. It’s better to do explosive bits. [19:37]Challenge your muscles to maximum output and then you are through. [24:38]You must do these exercises correctly or risk injury. [31:23]It’s a good idea to do the MAF test to see if you’re keeping the suggested heart rate as you measure your performance. [34:30]Even the top performers in athletic endeavors can have a bad day. When that happens it is very likely they have overdone it in their training. [36:39]You should also monitor your energy level at rest. [40:44]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBeyond Mars and VenusDr. Pontzer podcast with BradDr. James O’Keefe Ted TalkBrad Kearns’ Morning RoutineTed NaimanJohn Jaquish X3Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a unique and interesting show with my former podcast guest, Jake Steiner! Jake and I were recently talking about how much content is out there in the podcast world, and how easy it can be to fall behind, as it can get pretty overwhelming trying to keep up with the massive amount of information that is constantly coming out. This conversation inspired Jake to come up with the idea for this episode: what if we did a show featuring only the most fascinating information from past episodes, so people could get inspired by a wide range of insights from a diverse pool of guests?! Jake ended up being the perfect co-host for this show. Not only is he such an interesting guy, but he is also passionately dedicated to his great movement with endmyopia.org, and in this episode, we get to know him a little better, especially by the end. It’s a different kind of show, featuring a wide variety of insights from all kinds of interesting people like John Assaraf, John Gray, Mark Manson, and Dr. Herman Pontzer, so I hope you enjoy listening to some of the most memorable moments we’ve had with guests on the B.Rad podcast.TIMESTAMPS:Brad is picking out tidbits from his memorable podcasts with the encouragement of his guest. [01:34]We need to take a new look at how we deal with our eyesight. A little bit of blur, a little bit of challenge keeps the eyes fresh and responsive. [08:03]John Assaraf, on his podcast with Brad, talked about goal setting and getting out of your own way. [11:20]The roles of women and men have changed over the years creating new dynamics in relationships. [17:31]    The way we find partners is so drastically different these days. [30:46]Self-worth is an illusion. And it's actually a form of persistent low-level narcissism. [32:27]We burn the same number of calories every day no matter if we are exercising or not. [44:21]All the different dietary theories boil down to one thing:  Get rid of the junk foods: processed foods, refined carbohydrates, refined sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils. [54:14]sIt is easy to be caught up in purchasing things when trying to keep up with others. [01:10:57]LINKS:EndMyopiaJake Steiner PodcastJohn Assaraf PodcastInnersizeBrad’s Morning RoutineJohn Gray PodcastBeyond Mars and VenusThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**kMark Manson PodcastDr. Herman Pontzer PodcastBurnPaul Saladino PodcastJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, we dive into the most important sleep and diet tips that will help you boost testosterone.The biggest takeaways are to minimize screen use as night approaches, and to keep your bedroom as dark as possible. You also want your sleep environment to be as mellow and quiet as possible. And while screen entertainment is undeniably fun, let yourself rethink the choice to wind down at night with screen time. What are some alternative options you can do instead? I suggest reading, doing a nighttime yoga routine for flexibility and mobility (there are tons of free ones on Youtube!), taking the dog out for some air and activity, calling a friend to catch up and experience some live social interaction, taking a walk around the block, or journaling. That TV show or whatever it is you wanted to watch on TV will be on Youtube forever, so you might as well use this precious evening time to truly wind down for bed.I also touch on the importance of a clean diet and talk about the list of things everyone should eliminate, such as inflammatory, oxidative junk food, refined seed oils, sugars, and grains. Another major thing to watch out for is the hyperpalatable pairing of sugar and fat together – sure, it tastes great, but nothing will make you gain weight faster! Finally, there’s nothing like the power of superfoods like organ meats or supplements. I talk about my latest smoothie concoction, a superfood blend that keeps me full for hours, and elaborate on how supplementing with organ meat pills has made everything, from athletic performance to recovery, better.If you want to re-energize your body at the cellular level and trigger a natural boost in testosterone production, check out Ancestral Supplements Male Optimization Formula with Organs here for more details and a special product discount. TIMESTAMPS:As we age, we have much less margin for error in some of the things we used to do when we were younger. [01:37]Getting sufficient sleep comes down to the battle with screen entertainment versus a more relaxed ritual at bedtime.  [03:09]Block the blue light with protective lenses that are UV rated. It’s important to get the oranges, reds and yellow colors going at night rather than offensive blue and white lights. [05:16]Just looking at a pile of clutter of unfinished projects will provoke a subconscious stress hormone response. [10:33]The bedroom should be completely dark. [11:15]You really shouldn’t have to get up at night to pee. [14:12]Expose your eyes to sunlight first thing in the morning….not staring at the sun, of course. [16:14]You need to cool down your body temperature to have a deep sleep. [19:13]The first and foremost priority for a better diet is a total elimination of inflammatory oxidative junk food, starting with the refined industrial seed oils. [22:51]The hyper-palatable foods like those with sugar and fats together, encourage you to eat what is unhealthy. [27:19]Don’t worry about whether you are paleo, primal, carnivore, keto, etc. With the knowledge you have gained about diet, personal preference is choosing clean foods in a diet that work for you. [30:31]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageNo. 1 Breather Show on Testosterone Just Get FLUXIRIS TechRaOpticsUVEX    Himalayan Salt LampDr. Jack Kruse PodcastRed FlashlightChilipadChilisleepDr. Cate ShanahanCarnivore Scores ChartKate Ouellette-CretsingerJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Ted Naiman simplifies all of your health and weight loss questions by offering a unique and powerful message that will help you drop excess body fat and optimize both your diet and exercise program.Dr. Ted talks about his book, The P:E Diet, which suggests a simple solution for weight loss by cutting to the chase: look at the protein to energy ratio in your diet. As Dr. Ted reveals in this show, this is the secret to optimizing caloric intake, dropping excess body fat, and building and maintaining lean muscle mass. It’s quite simple: it’s all about satiety per calorie.Dr. Ted has also gained invaluable experience through his work as a family practice physician, because he understands that the average person needs simple but effective (and easy to follow) solutions for weight loss and health goals: “My passion is really making diet and exercise as accessible to my patients as possible.” Enjoy learning all about the P:E Diet, and if you want to follow Dr. Ted on Instagram, click here!TIMESTAMPS:The protein to energy ratio is the secret to optimizing your caloric intake and dropping excess body fat. [01:32]Humans, just like all animals, have a protein leverage phenomenon that we are mostly unaware of. [06:17]The obesity epidemic has two parts to it: Protein dilution and the addictiveness of the high energy density carbs and fats together. [09:10]You can either choose to exercise less and weigh a lot more, or weigh way less and exercise a lot more. [11:17]It is almost impossible to eat too much protein. The real secret is satiety per calorie. [14:26]How does a smoothie from Jamba Juice of 400 calories differ from a 400-calorie smoothie you make at home with high protein ingredients? [23:14]There’s a time factor that can make you hungrier unless you have some protein with glucose. [26:14]You want your carbs at the very end of the meal. Protein is the center of the diet.  [28:10]Pair your carb intake with high intensity workouts. Be careful how you shave down the carbs. [30:19]Since the dawn of agriculture, we’ve been fattening up animals so the protein percentage is lower. [38:22]What is the simple minimalist exercise strategy? [41:59]If you are in good shape, fairly active but you want to take off some pounds, what is the best way to go? Focus on protein. [55:38]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PagePE Ratio for DietPodcast with ShewfeltDr. Ted NaimanTed Naiman on InstagramBody By ScienceWilliam ShewfeltThe P:E DietTed Naiman InstagramJoin Brad for more fun on:Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about the very relevant and important topic of boosting testosterone in the face of all the obstacles and toxins modern life poses.Research has revealed that the average testosterone level of today’s male has been dropping at a steady rate of around one percent per year from generations past, and in this show, you’ll find out what the cause of this is, and more importantly, how you can avoid it. I discuss the effect all that artificial light and digital stimulation (especially after dark) has on our bodies and hormone levels, as well as what causes certain men to develop an excess of breast tissue.Even though it seems like the average, modern male is turning into a flabby, floppy Mr. Softie, you do not need to go down this path, even though it is a slippery slope. From sleep to exercise to relationship conflicts, every part of our life affects our health, and this show will give you all the tools you need to boost testosterone naturally.TIMESTAMPS:The average testosterone level of today's male is dropping at a rate of around 1% per year from generations past. [01:52]We are exposed to environmental estrogens by being surrounded by electromagnetics, using mobile devices, and being exposed to plastics. [03:27]Many lifestyle behaviors have an impact on the declining testosterone. [04:11]If you take testosterone through exogenous means like shots or pellets, and then do not make healthy lifestyle changes, you’re not going to get results that you want. [07:30]Optimizing healthy lifestyle practices is the best way to promote male hormones and minimize risk factors that surround us. Sleep is number one. [11:05]We have to optimize our evening sleep habits, and that starts with a mellow, dark, quiet, calm, relaxing evening. Plan your downtime to lower stress. [13:20]Number two is junk food. Get rid of processed foods and look for the most nutrient dense foods. [16:32]Relationship conflict, anger, resentment, arguing, and nitpicking are huge testosterone killers. [21:59]Doing the wrong kind of exercise is a testosterone depleting situation. Have some extensive low- level movement every day. A work block of 30 minutes is plenty. [26:00]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageEstrogenerationPodcast with John GrayMen are from Mars, Women are from VenusHuberman LabBody by ScienceCardio Doesn’t Exist (YouTube)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about dating and the true secret to romantic success with a real expert, Connell Barrett, author of the book Dating Sucks, But You Don’t.This show offers a ton of unique and interesting insights (even if you’re not single and on the dating scene) that will help you build confidence and open your eyes to the ways we can all improve our interactions with people.A long time prominent golf writer turned dating coach, Connell used to be shy and lonely, and totally dateless. Living in the friendzone. But then he finally found a woman who liked him, and they got married.She dumped him nine weeks later. And Connell knew it was time for change. He went on a five-year long globe-trotting quest to understand the art of male-female connection, and now, he can fix any dating problem (perhaps because he’s already had every dating problem?!). During this show, Connell talks about his book, Dating Sucks But You Don’t, the essential guide for men looking for love, and shares the true secret to romantic success.You’ll learn about why looks just don’t matter (Connell says that good looks are like jacuzzis: “nice to have but way overrated”) and this also goes for other myths about attracting a great girlfriend, like height, money, or a 6-pack. Connell talks about why consent is sexy, and then gives some helpful tips for anyone navigating looking for love in the time of #MeToo (he also points out that for men with integrity and good intentions, dating today is easier than you might think.) We also have a great discussion on how to handle anxiety when meeting people in real life in the time of internet dating, and Connell shares his foolproof method for overcoming “approach anxiety.” Connell has appeared on Access Hollywood and the Today show, and has been published in Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Magazine, and Playboy. He’s also the official dating coach for The League — an exclusive dating app for high-achieving singles — and an advisor for AskMen and EliteDaily. Connect with him on Instagram here.TIMESTAMPS:Dating problems occur at some time for all of us.  This dating coach brings some interesting insights. [01:34]Getting out of the “friend zone” can be a struggle.  [05:06]    You cannot fake or force the chemistry between two people.  [12:16]Radical authenticity is showing the real you and showing how you are feeling. [17:40]If you are traumatized from your previous relationship breakup, you need to do some work on yourself before you start dating. [22:12]Rather than focusing on her attractiveness, think more about talking, being open. [28:55]When Connell is coaching, he takes the client out for on-site training. [30:25]Connell talks about his real-life journey from a broken marriage to dating coach. [33:44]We have to embrace rejection.  It isn’t as bad as we think it is. Just do not reject yourself. [36:23]What can women do to up their game? [37:56]Women are attracted to guys who have confidence. [42:24]Golfing and dating overlap. If you don’t have confidence you can rely on courage. [44:00] Why is approaching women so hard? Learn if she rejects you, you are still a man.     [48:07]The pandemic affected the singles scene. On-line dating is okay, but we are meant to interact in person. [54:09]    How does a person know they are just settling? Have an abundance to choose from. [57:07]Our current generation approaches this dating/marriage situation differently than our parents’. [01:00:49]Your online dating profile should be very authentic. [01:07:16]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDating transformation.comDating SucksMen are from Mars, Women are from VenusThe Way of the Superior ManJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another Q&A!Today we’re talking about the Carnivore Scores food ranking chart and the tradeoff between nutrition and plant reactivity, as well as environmental hormesis (like going from cold temperatures to hot) vs plant hormesis. You’ll learn why we don’t need polyphenols and oxalates, and I also touch on the usefulness of doing a 30-day carnivore experiment and the adding back less offensive plant foods (click here for the Carnivore Scores chart to see which plant foods are included on the list). I also talk about the importance of doing “rebound workouts” and why recovery should be the centerpiece of one’s training program. We wrap up with a discussion about inspiring your family to improve their sleep habits by actually walking your talk and setting the example for them.TIMESTAMPS:Brad talks about Usain Bolt as an example of questioning genes vs. training, environment, etc. in creating the talent of a fine athlete. [01:38]Forward thinking leaders in fitness advocate a kinder, gentler approach to training. [04:39]Recovery is a major emphasis. Often you are not aware of how tired you are after a workout. [06:02]It is always important to tone everything down. You need to limit your heart rate to 180 minus your age. Get a heart monitor if you are doing extreme workouts. [10:06]Having extreme fitness goals could be at the expense of your health and longevity. [17:25]Casey asks why the carnivore diet on Brad’s published chart includes nuts and chocolate which are oxalates. [19:30]It is a good idea to try the carnivore diet for 30 days and see what you can learn about your body. You then gradually add back the foods that you want. [30:12]Stanley Johnson is asking about sleep routines for his family. Sleep needs actually vary according to the time of year. [33:13]   LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageTabooThe Sports GeneFiras ZahabiDr. Craig Marker: HIIT vs HIRTJoel Jamieson: 8 Weeks OutJoel Jamieson B.rad podcast guestDr. Phil Maffetone podcastExercisedThe Great DanceCarnivore Scores ChartPaul Saladino PodcastMeat HealsLights Out, Sleep, Sugar and SurvivalWhy We SleepTake a Nap, Change Your LifeYour Vegetables Want To Kill YouJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean McCormick is the host of the Optimal Performance podcast, and he is all about optimal performance in many different areas of life. This is a wide-ranging show that delivers a ton of precise and actionable tips, with particular focus on overcoming self-limiting beliefs. Sean is a life coach and cutting-edge biohacker from the Seattle area who blends a variety of different expert strategies to help clients be the best they can be. This interview will seem like a real live free coaching session where you get to ask yourself some hard questions about what’s in the way of optimal performance and happiness. One of my biggest challenges is the distraction presented by the email inbox. We tackle that particular issue head on at one point in the show! You’ll also learn what Sean’s eight categories are for evaluating where you’re at in life, and four steps of the STOP method. TIMESTAMPS:Good coaches are masters at getting the best out of you through penetrating questions and challenging you. [02:09]There are eight categories that evaluate how things are going in your life. [05:10]Sean talks about how his podcast is unique. Conversation is what moves the needle. [06:57]There is so much information bombarding us every day, it is easy to get overloaded. [19:04]It takes a lot of courage to slow down. [21:29]Coaching is in four different categories: personal development, biohacking, professional development, and spiritual development. [26:23]One can assess their life by looking at categories that are health, family, money, your environment, spiritual development, romance and intimacy, life purpose, and fun and recreation. [31:00]Changing “I need to….” or “I should…” to “It’s important that I ……” makes a difference. [32:31]Ninety-seven percent of all of our decisions throughout the day are directed by the subconscious mind. [36:09]How do we get rid of negative emotions like anger? There are four steps to the STOP method. [40:55]If the STOP method steps are not followed, we need to look deeper to find out where the resistance is. [54:15]Learning to “email batch” is a good way to be organized rather than overwhelmed. [58:40]Useful biohacking tools include blue blocking eyewear and X3 bar. LED lighting is flickering even though only our brain perceives it. [01:04:04]The X3 bar is a game changer. And turn off your Wifi when you go to sleep at night. [01:08:56]Blood restriction restricts the flow of blood to your limbs and makes your body work harder. [01:12:14]LINKS:Brad Shopping PageOptimal Performance PodcastSean McCormickBaloo LivingQUOTES:"Conversation is what moves the needle.""Slow Down. Pump the brakes."Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B.rad podcast listener Q&A returns with a splash with some great topics to cover.We start with a success story from longtime listener Jon tackling the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim crossing (46 miles, 11k climbing), emphasizing the importance of preparation and enjoying the journey, instead of focusing on the result and bagging bucket list social media photo opps (this can end poorly, like on Mt Everest or in Chinese ultramarathon events). Next we talk about how naps affect circadian rhythm, and how to easily monitor your sleep health by tracking the simple concept of sleep debt (listen to my show with Jeff Kahn for details). Then I dive into a lengthy discussion about the tradeoff between peak athletic performance and longevity, teed up by a question about Robb Wolf’s comment: “If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein.” It’s interesting to consider how things like low-carb/ketogenic eating, fasting, high intensity workouts, and being in the higher age groups are all stress factors that must be balanced carefully. Thanks for listening and keep the great questions coming!TIMESTAMPS:Many people try amazing athletic feats but find they aren’t as prepared as they thought they were. Preparing is the secret. [01:10]People go to the limit and some don’t survive. [10:45]Between midnight and 3:00 AM the most restorative process takes place. [12:08]How does taking a nap affect your circadian rhythm? [13:55]Sleep debt accumulates over time and naps can help “pay off that debt.” [19:53]Dan asks how does Robb Wolf’s statement about eating more protein jive with the book, Two Meals a Day? We cannot burn exercise calories to mitigate dietary transgressions. [23:54]Our protein needs increase as we age because we are less efficient at synthesizing those amino acids. [30:56]Could it be that we have an extremely personal distinction when we're trying to strategize our caloric intake and our macro nutrient intake? [34:43]LINKS:Brad Kearns’ YouTubeBrad’s Shopping pageMount Everest Traffic JamCactus to Clouds TrailGrand Canyon Rim to Rim to RimDr. Jack KruseTake a Nap, Change your LifeJeff Kahn Podcast on sleep debtTwo Meals a DayBurnHerman Pontzer podcastThe Keto Reset DietDr. Tommy Wood podcastChinese Ultramarathon DeathsEverest Traffic Jam DeathsJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Bob Wheeler, financial expert and motivator, book author, and founder of The Money Nerve, to the show.Bob is quite a unique individual as he is also both a CPA and stand up comedian! His passion and area of expertise lies in helping people conquer their shame surrounding money, and showing us how we can all avoid making poor financial decisions by teaching us how emotions can dictate our choices. His greatest wish is to simply share this knowledge with people. Bob poses many thought-provoking questions throughout this show that will help you reevaluate your perspective on money and where it goes, asking great questions like: “Are the things you’re doing financially in concert with your life purpose?” With thirty years of helping clients under his belt, Bob has distilled a concoction of warmth, humor, information, motivation and budgeting directives that he offers to anyone with financial concerns. And as a man of true integrity with infectious energy, Bob’s crusade for personal growth has cross-pollinated with his accounting practice to create a new approach to personal finances. Combining finances with behaviors, Bob explores his personal concept of creating a healthy relationship with money in his recent book, The Money Nerve. Enjoy having some laughs with Bob and learning how to effectively improve your relationship with money, and you can find his website here.TIMESTAMPS:Our emotions can dictate our financial patterns. [01:26]Are you self-sabotaging yourself regarding your relationship with money? [08:11]We can get many different messages about money from our parents. [11:03]Bob tells his journey with self-sabotage. [12:54]Some people feel undeserving and calibrate their financial situation with their sense of their personal value. [15:18]Money is used for manipulation. Bob tells how to put it in perspective. [17:41]How does one draw the line between enjoying the fruits of your labor and being a rich guy trying to impress everybody? [21:36]Don’t get in to comparing. There is no need to add more stuff that you really don’t need. [25:15]There are many messages out there encouraging us to keep up with others and we build up credit card debt. [26:58]Do I want it or do I really need it? Journaling really helps to clarify if your spending is in concert with your life purpose. [29:45]Can one visualize the life they want? Most of us are very conflicted about our wants. [35:35]The book, The Money Nerve, describes how we have a visceral reaction when we have money problems. It’s physical. He suggests solutions to the money problems. [40:56]Some steps people can take to get on the right track financially to reduce the stigma of shame are to read, talk, and learn about money. Be aware of what your beliefs are. [49:45]Journaling is especially useful so you can see your situation. If you are going to go big, make sure you understand it and be sure of it.  [54:51]Sunk cost bias is when we continue going down because you’ve already spent money on it. [57:30]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageThe Money NerveMoney You Should AskBob WheelerQUOTES:"Are the things you are doing financially in concert with your life purpose?""Do I want it or do I really need it?"Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a treat it is to welcome Brian MacKenzie back to the show!Brian first appeared on the podcast back in 2018, and that episode remains to this day one of the most downloaded ever! Brian can always be counted on to share tons of interesting, cutting edge insights, and also he brings a philosophical perspective to this wide-ranging and reflective conversation about athletic training, the many facets to human performance, our obsession with “capacity,” and why his main area of interest has become breathwork.In this episode, Brian talks about his background and how he became interested in alternative approaches to endurance training, and shares fascinating scientific facts about breathing and the role our breathing technique plays in our health. We then discuss why and how breathwork can contribute to your athletic performance and fitness goals, as well as the benefits of minimizing breathing to improve your C02 tolerance.Anyone with an interest in fitness, athletic training, and human performance can greatly benefit from this show and an opportunity to learn about the integral role breathwork plays in our health. Don’t forget to check out Shift Adapt, Brian’s website! TIMESTAMPS:Brian MacKenzie brings his insights on athletic training with a focus on breathing. [01:27]In order to make your workouts less stressful, improve your tolerance to carbon dioxide, not through breathing in more oxygen. [03:34]The human performance experience has been vastly misunderstood. [08:55]Comfort is the difference between how things are and how you want them to be. [09:38]Endurance athletes need to look at their sport with a more holistic approach. [11:00]The foundation of all exercise and athletic endeavors is breath practice. [14:23]Calorie burning as related to exercise has been misunderstood. [17:12]When you are mouth breathing you offload carbon dioxide which you need. [24:02]What is actually happening to CO2 when the mouth breather changes to nose breathing? [26:41]Many professional athletes struggle with identity because once the game is over, they don’t know who they are. [29:36]Your normal breathing should be short and small through the nose. [36:55]You can be a world class athlete and be CO2 intolerant and be aerobically inefficient at low levels. [43:46]On a day-to-day basis we can train ourselves in proper nose breathing techniques with some of the practices on Shift Adapt.com. [46:42]The major benefit is that the workout itself is going to be less stressful if you minimize your breathing. [51:47]It takes time to adapt to nasal breathing but you can actually increase your performance across the board. [55:45]Is it cheating to use the Breathe Right Nasal strips? [01:05:46]Where can we get more information from Brian MacKenzie? [01:08:10]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageShift AdaptBurnShut Your Mouth and Save Your LifeBody by ScienceQUOTES:"At the foundation of yoga is breath practice. At the foundation of a Tai Chi practice is breath work. The foundation of most martial arts is breath practice." "People today are convinced that if they don’t get a run in, or if they don’t go work out, they’re not going to be “healthy.”"Gorillas don’t have the ability to put on body fat the way we do, that was our gift. Our gift was to be able to store things in order to survive, if we weren’t getting food."Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about the compelling science behind breathing more minimally, the benefits of nasal breathing, and how to improve CO2 tolerance. One common flawed notion is that we want to breathe in as much oxygen as possible, in order for our bodies to take in as much oxygen as possible. But, as you’ll learn in today’s show, unless you are in the hospital with a serious disease or condition, we all have plenty of oxygen in our bloodstream. You’ll also learn why having a low CO2 tolerance indicates that your body is doing a poor job of delivering oxygen to the working muscles that need it. The starting point of nasal parasympathetic breathing is to breathe as minimally as possible, through your nose only at all times, day and night for the rest of your life, except when you desperately need more air during intense exercise. Simple as that! One of the major inspirations for this show comes from my recent interest in The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You by Patrick McKeown, and in this episode, I’m sharing my top takeaways from his book, such as that the blood already has enough oxygen, taking bigger breaths will do little to increase oxygen in the blood, and oxygen release (from blood to tissues and organs) depends on carbon dioxide levels. Another major takeaway is that breathing more lightly increases carbon dioxide levels in the blood – and this actually improves oxygenation.I also talk about the simplest way to benefit from this book, which is to continually nasal breathe, wear tape over the mouth, both at night and during light aerobic training (to ensure nasal breathing), and routinely perform breath hold exercises (after an exhalation) for progressively longer times during walking or light activity. To learn more about nasal breathing, breath hold exercises, and how to simulate high-altitude training, check out The Oxygen Advantage here.TIMESTAMPS:We often overlook the importance of proper breathing. Breathe minimally through the nose. [01:26]The more carbon dioxide we can tolerate, the better oxygen is delivered to the working muscles in the body. [04:34]We have plenty of oxygen already. [06:53]Breathing more lightly increases carbon dioxide levels in the blood, improving your oxygenation potential. [10:55]Breathe through your nose only. Take the BOLT test. [12:19]Even gentle snoring is indicative of mouth breathing. Tape your mouth closed to train yourself. [18:50]Generally, one nostril dominates the other throughout the day. Be aware of your sleep position. [21:05]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pagePodcast with Brian MacKenzieThe Oxygen AdvantageBOLT Test (Body Oxygen Level Test)BOHR effectBreathe Right Nasal StripShift Adapt (Performance Starts with Your Breath)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fascinating show all about the hot topic of breathwork!Robbie Bent, founder of the organization Inward Breathwork, is on the cutting edge all the way. Inward Breathwork is the world’s first on-demand breathwork platform, and their classes are great for managing stress, improving peak performance, and managing emotions, and even accessing altered states of consciousness through advanced techniques. The Inward Breathwork mission is to make breathwork and other cutting edge health practices fun and accessible to more than just extreme biohackers. His mission is all about community, as he is building innovative centers to experience sauna, cold exposure and breathwork in a community setting — a fabulous alternative to hanging out in bars and clubs! Robbie’s programming integrates different attributes like acoustic sound instruments, guided visualizations and hypnosis along with breathing, hot and cold exposure.Listen as Robbie describes the science of breathing in easy to understand terms and provides specific practical tips for how to implement some cool breathing strategies right away. Robbie also provides some personal details about his rise and fall story and risk taking personality that has helped him adopt an evolved perspective about material success and stay grounded in helping others as a leader. You will learn about his wild and exciting Inward Retreats, where he uses breathwork, cold exposure, and social connection to help people become more vulnerable, less stressed, and more connected.TIMESTAMPS:Learning the proper way to breathe helps you to de-stress and perform better. [01:30]Robbie tells of his journey from a success-driven finance guy into the progressive healthy scene. [05:58]    You can have a drive for success but your success comes from the heart and in helping others. [08:36]The busiest people are able to meditate, breathe deeper.  There are many apps, podcasts, books, and classes that can help. [14:25]There is hyperventilation, which is really great for increasing alertness but can sometimes prevent oxygen from getting to the organs. With relaxed breathing, the oxygen gets into the organs. [16:14]When we're taking in excess oxygen through aggressive hyperventilation, what's happening to the gas exchange in the body. Robbie describes breathing exercises to increase CO2 levels. [20:15]When the diaphragm contracts as a beginner, could that be also described as when you feel like a pretty significant urge to breathe? [24:09]Twenty seconds is a minimum baseline. [25:46]Breathe through the nose slowly. The more you breathe into the lower lungs, the better gas exchange, [28:01]The nose acts like a humidifier.  It warms the air. It takes out the pathogens.  [30:07]When we are in a stressful situation, as we are in modern day life dealing with technology, we tend to breathe through the mouth. [35:16]We don’t chew our food enough and that causes crooked teeth and jaws to be malformed and the nasal cavity doesn’t have as much room.  [36:01]Respiration rate goes up when you engage in poor health practice. [40:16]Oxygen Advantage is based on the Buteyko breathing therapy. It comes down to simple exercises, based in particular on reduced breathing through the nose. [41:42]The higher your heart rate, variability, the tighter your nervous system, the better your body responds to stress. [44:25]Busy people can find ways to practice breathing when doing other things like cooking or walking. [47:02]What is resonant breathing? [48:13]Getting into the parasympathetic system is good to use before eating or before going to sleep. Breath holds long, slow exhales will get you there. [52:10]Where does cold exposure fit into this? [54:29]Robbie hosts some inward retreats and breathing exercise apps with the goal of having fun. [59:05]        You can learn to deal with life’s stresses by filtering the use of modern technology and spending time in hot or cold environments. [01:04:36]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s shopping pageBrad Kearns Cold Plunge videoWim HofOxygen Advantageinward breathwork.comEthereum EcosystemBolt TestConscious BreathingBaroreflexHeart Breath Mind Navy Seals Box BreathSoundcloudQUOTES:Most people feel overwhelmed, and when you’re overwhelmed, you breathe through the mouth, because your body believes it’s in a stressful situation, and that it needs to be in Flight or Fight mode.Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of this show focuses on the importance of emphasizing a kinder, gentler approach when it comes to working out (especially in regards to high intensity exercise), the price of “diminishing returns” and how cumulative fatigue affects both your brain and your body, and the benefits of weaving in micro workouts throughout your day.Following the workout protocol outlined in this episode will give you a serious boost in testosterone and anti-aging benefits, and it will also help you avoid the disastrous and unfortunately all too common mistakes we see in the fitness industry. You’ll learn quick and easy solutions to avoid engaging in prolonged periods of stillness, and practical tips that help you make the most out of your environment to get as much movement in as possible. You’ll also find out just how long you have to be sitting down for a decrease in glucose tolerance to take place, and why prioritizing regular resistance training and sweeping, full body functional movements (like squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, and push ups) provides a much better hormone boost compared to other workouts. I also share how starting to go more slowly, adding sprinting, and incorporating variation during my daily jog with my dog, resulted in all kinds of new growth pathways opening up. There are so many benefits to gain from simply keeping things fun and interesting, and also from remembering that you don’t need to get out there and burn calories to stay lean. Further, you certainly don’t need to be putting in all those hours towards steady state cardio in order to stay fit or healthy. Once you realize how easy it is to receive cardio benefits (because these occur in everything we do), you’ll also realize that this makes it quite easy to overdo it.Thanks for listening to part two! TIMESTAMPS:   Brad continues describing his protocol for boosting testosterone and anti-aging benefits. [01:26]It is time to question all the previous ideas you had about the proper way to exercise. Avoid the bad stuff. [02:12]Move throughout the day. Have some variety. Walk to work, school, or store. Park away. [03:02]Slow down your steady state cardio efforts, making an effort to monitor heart rate. [07:28]Engage in regular resistance training. Maintain muscle mass as you age. [08:55]Running sprints helps with fat reduction and increasing bone density. [17:07]Allow your body to recover gradually. You don’t want to stop abruptly. [21:42]When you overdo it, you suffer the next day. [23:08]It’s a mistake if you train to the extent of being exhausted and depleted. [27:35]Is it better to have a set routine or to mix it up trying new things when exercising? [29:00]You don’t need to focus on burning calories in order to stay fit. [35:06]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping Page   Brad’s Workout Protocol Part 1Brad’s Morning Routine (original)Brad’s Morning Routine (advanced)Jogging 2.0 videoThe Primal BlueprintDr. Jaquish podcastDr. Jaquish website10 Ways to Skip videoHIIT vs. HIRT articleJoel Jamieson podcastBrian MacKenzie podcastBrian MacKenzieA Day in My Life YouTube videoDr. Pontzer podcastQUOTES:"Trying to outrun a bad diet just simply doesn’t work."Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to experts, merely moving around more in everyday life is very likely more important than adhering to a devoted fitness regimen. This two-part show will detail the correct approach to fitness for maximum benefits (in minimal time too!) and also show you how you can easily eliminate the risks that come from approaching your fitness goals the wrong way, which are primarily, burnout and declining testosterone. Testosterone has clearly been a serious interest of mine in recent years, as evidenced by my excitement and dedication to my MOFO Mission and MOFO supplement. One practice that is hugely important to male hormone status is exercise, but if you don’t do it correctly, the results are disastrous: instead of increasing vitality, you’ll actually end up tanking your testosterone levels and accelerating the aging process! First, we’ll hone in on the primary problems linked with the conventional approach to fitness, mainly: extremely sedentary patterns in modern life, “active couch potato syndrome,” and too much “medium-intensity” cardio. Humans were not born to run, but rather, born to move, leaving us well adapted to perform magnificent endurance feats once in a while, and certainly not all the time! In this show, you’ll learn about the important link between recovery periods and sprinting, the appropriate amount of time to take for recovery (and why), and why walking actually provides an excellent form of cardio. You’ll also find out why some exercise routines and practices leave you feeling depleted and exhausted, how to avoid setting yourself up for an endless cycle of injury and breakdown, and learn what kind of workouts provide a real boost in hormonal and metabolic functioning. You can also listen to my previous show, Peak Performance Without Suffering, for more details on everything you need to know about HIIT Vs HIRT and the dissembling and deamination of cellular proteins that occurs when your body is asked to deliver maximum output for longer than 20 seconds. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for part 2!TIMESTAMPS:Learn how to exercise properly for testosterone optimization and anti-aging benefits. [01:48]There is a modern-day phenomenon called “active couch potato.” A lot of experts are saying that the objective to just move around more in everyday life is very likely more important than adhering to a devoted fitness regimen. [03:26]When you over exercise over time, it leads to breakdown, burnout, illness, and injury. Rethink the emphasis on steady state cardio exercise. [05:40]When you talk about longevity goals, you must include balance, mobility, and flexibility. Falling is the number one cause of injury and death in people over 65. [16:09]Steady state cardio exercise can lead to cardiovascular disease. [18:25]Doing the wrong kind of HIT workouts leads to overly stressful chronic exercise patterns.[21:22]You are at risk for injury and breakdown when you perform complex activities and your heart rate exceeds 140 beats per minute. [26:52]We want to limit our sprints to no longer than 20 seconds. [29:46]Don’t be afraid to take luxurious recovery intervals when you are doing sets of sprints. [35:54]What you are striving for is a consistent quality of effort with every sprint. [37:18]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Herman Pontzer PodcastGalen RuppEliud KipchogeMark’s Daily Apple Jogging ArticleBrad’s Jogging 2.0 video10 Ways to Skip video   Dr. Doug McGuff videoO’Keefe TED TalkPrimal EnduranceBreaking muscle.comWayde Van NiekerkDr. Tudor BompaTwo Meals a DayQUOTES:"If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Robb Wolf)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all heard enough excuses about how quarantine puts off fitness and puts on pounds. Enough already!An active, fit lifestyle can happen anywhere, anytime, but it’s all about forming winning habits. In this show, you’ll gain inspiration about mindset, beliefs, and behaviors from some great former B.rad podcast guests like John Assaraf and Mark Manson. Some helpful practical tips to stay focused and motivated come from a medium.com article by Stacy Kam, and I cover those with some juicy color commentary. Here are some quick takeaways from the show about getting a successful exercise habit going:1. John Assaraf urges us to pursue bite-sized, reasonable, and easily sustainable goals. As you gain momentum from doing simple stuff, you can leverage that success to increase your commitment. Do not ambitiously bite off more than you can handle and set yourself up for failure. 2. Mark Manson says we routinely do this because we don’t appreciate how to get our rational thinking brain connected with our emotional, feeling brain. 3. Finally, from the Stacy Kam list and perhaps my most favorite motivator of all time - get yourself a dog and give the animal the life it deserves! Getting the dog out is mandatory and transcends the fickle forces of your motivation and judgement of the weather. Don’t forget about the importance of making sure you have a Plan B in place, because you never know what will happen that could throw you off your pre-planned schedule. There’s also some great apps, like All Trails, that can help you stay on track by keeping your workouts fun and interesting!TIMESTAMPS:Here’s how to form a powerful and sustainable habit of exercise and fitness. [01:27]We have two brains: the feeling brain and the thinking brain. [02:11]We are often dealing with childhood programming that locks us in to repeated patterns. [04:20]This process is not easy. You need to learn to connect the two parts of your brain. [07:29]Do you have a schedule that works for you? [11:58]You want to do something that is simple, repeatable, and doable. And don’t judge the effort. [14:12]Have a Plan B. Don’t worry about the weather. [17:08]It’s good to get a training partner or group. Track your data but be careful doing so. [19:17]Learn the proper technique for running. [23:02]Vary your routes when exercising outdoors. Destination bike rides are fun. [24:29]Combine the new habit you want to have with an already existing habit. [27:21]Make bite-size goals so as not to take on too much and set yourself up for failure. [30:22]LINKS:Brad KearnsBrad’s Shopping pageMedium.comJohn Assaraf podcastMark Manson podcastThe Biology of BeliefDr. Wendy Walsh podcastTwo Meals a DayBrad’s Morning Routine Brad’s morning routine advancedBrad’s Running Technique videoAll TrailsSun Salute YogaJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show is fast-moving and informative as I talk to Dr. Marc Bubbs, a Canadian expert in all things related to peak performance.  A doctor in naturopathic medicine, as well as a long-time trainer and coach, Dr. Marc is also deeply interested in scientific research, and this knowledge is woven into each fascinating insight he shares during this show. His new book, Peak 40, is all about simplifying nutrition in mid-life with a holistic lens on recovery, exercise, and mindset, and shows us how we can skillfully negotiate the challenges of mid-life. Dr. Marc explains why it’s more optimal for certain people to eat breakfast, the importance of reducing “decision fatigue” and setting up winning systems in your life, and shares a crazy statistic that 40% of our food is eaten after 6pm. He also talks about how the impetus for writing his book was his realization of how easily things can “start to unravel in the hurricane of mid-life,” which prompted him to ask himself: “How can we adopt some strategies to help us keep things on track, and not have to calculate our macros and weigh our food every day?” He also uses some great analogies throughout the show, at one point comparing protein to a brick wall to illustrate how the more active you are, the more bricks you’re pulling out of the wall. This means you’ve got to put the bricks back in (which happens by eating more protein). You’ll also learn what food is “Nature’s multivitamin” (and why) and the effectiveness of focusing on “priority management” instead of time management as Dr. Marc reveals that the time of day actually has a real effect on your decision making!You’ll also learn all about Dr. Marc’s book, and how there is a new revolution happening in sports as more and more athletes are basing their success on this game-changing combination: health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. Unfortunately, the evidence-based techniques that the expert PhDs, academic institutions, and professional performance staff follow can be in stark contrast to what many athletes actually practice. When combined with the noise of social media, old-school traditions, and bro-science, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction.Peak is a groundbreaking book exploring the fundamentals of high performance (not the fads), the importance of consistency (not extreme effort), and the value of patience (not rapid transformation). Dr. Marc makes deep science easy to understand, and with information from leading experts who are influencing the top performers in sports on how to achieve world-class success, he lays out the record-breaking feats of athleticism and strategies that are rooted in this personalized approach.Dr. Marc expertly brings together the worlds of health, nutrition, and exercise and synthesizes the salient science into actionable guidance. Regardless if you’re trying to improve your physique, propel your endurance, or improve your team’s record, looking at performance through this lens is absolutely critical for lasting success.TIMESTAMPS:This Canadian doctor has done much research on nutrition and talks about the high risk of going off track in midlife. Marc focuses on helping us learn to age gracefully. [01:54]Marc talks about the importance of eating breakfast especially for people who are struggling with some metabolic challenges. [03:22]Late eating is another area of research where you are compounding issues with weight loss goals. [09:42]The ideal minimum is 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight in protein. [12:36]Anytime we talk about dietary changes, we need to include movement. [15:07]Decision fatigue is an interesting phenomenon which carries over into all areas of life. [19:26]The later in the day you eat, you tend to eat more processed food with higher calories. [21:47]Willpower is a finite resource. Compliance is a huge part of success. [24:03]With insufficient sleep, the odds of your getting sick multiply. [26:25]Interesting study showed that if you wait a little longer to have your morning coffee, it is better for the nervous system. [29:27]What are some suggestions for getting into good habits rather than having to make decisions every step of the way to your goals? [31:00]Some very elite athletes are getting injured unnecessarily. Nutrition and sleep still play a big role. [33:46]It might be more common than you think that some people trying to lose weight are not eating enough. The body may down-regulate. [40:06]Even if you veer off track on your worst day, you have to realize it’s not that bad. [43:35]Get inspiration out in nature in order to reset mentally. [47:57]What is some of the cool stuff on the cutting edge that cool people think they need to have? Cold exposure and hot tubs are very helpful. [51:35]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PagePeak 40Mark’s Daily Apple.comDr. BubbsPeak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing SportsJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This could be the most important podcast you ever listen to when it comes to understanding the true dynamics behind losing excess body fat, especially breaking free from the flawed notions that underpin the fitness and diet industries.  This show is inspired by my two recent shows with Dr. Herman Pontzer (#1 and #2), author of the new book, Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy. This show aggregates the breakthrough insights about energy expenditure with what we know about calories to uncover, simplify, and demystify the truth about weight loss and caloric intake.This episode completely challenges the foundational premise of the fitness industry as I reveal that you actually burn the same number of calories per day, regardless of exercise level and break down the constrained model of caloric expenditure. You’ll learn why the “additive model” of energy expenditure (which entails figuring out your BMR with a calculator and then adding and subtracting the calories consumed and burned throughout the day) can be highly inaccurate, which can be explained by the Compensation Theory (your vigorous workouts cause you to not only be lazier, but also eat more the rest of the day). You’ll also learn that homo sapiens’ genetics transcends the nuances of our daily lifestyles and training logs and that we are the highest calorie burners among the apes (and the best calorie storers): Gorilla’s burn 20% fewer calories than humans, and apes in zoos actually burn the same amount of calories as a heavily active ape in the wild. I also reveal that activity really burns only a tiny bit more calories: moderately active people burn 200 more calories a day than inactive people, and hugely active people burn around the same amount of calories as the moderately active people.I also talk about what happens when you try to flaunt your Homo sapiens genes and burn calories like crazy in the name of fitness or weight loss, which can be best summed up by this quote: “Reproduction, growth, repair, and locomotion are a zero sum game.” This means that if you do more of one, you take away/borrow from one or more of the others. I explain why the consequences of that are no joke: you’re on the thin red line of suppressed immune function, suppressed cognitive function, suppressed general energy levels, delayed recovery, reduced reproductive drive, and reproductive fitness. I also mention that female extreme endurance amenorrhea is the most visible example of this, as sadly so many women become infertile all just to run more mileage. One important point to take away from this episode: if you reject the constraints of the human and march forward with an unsustainable lifestyle, compensations will be taken for you. This brings to mind stories I’ve heard from amateur fitness enthusiasts who often pair 6 months (or 6 years) of heavy devotion to CrossFit, but need to take 6 months or 6 years off for recovery. Similarly, when you look at the Biggest Loser contestants 6 years after the show, they have dysregulated appetite and fat metabolism. The majority of them ended up gaining all the weight they lost back and then some, and I talk about how this happens frequently to bodybuilders as well.  So how can this be? How is it that an ambitious exercise regimen will not help your fat loss at all? Dr. Herman explains: “Possibly an athlete is undergoing an initial adjustment to a higher level of training. And before they get used to it, the athlete is in a temporary unsustainable physique,” like prepping for the Tour de France. Or it could be that the athlete is also changing their diet as part of lifestyle improvement.  But what is the deal? How and why do we gain fat so easily, and how can we actually lose it, long-term, and not as a temporary fix? While Dr. Herman admits that losing excess body fat is “tough,” the truth is that there is a high genetic component to body fat percentage, and a high lifestyle component to dysregulated eating and fat gain. This is why it’s so key to focus on cultivating healthy sleep and exercise habits. I bring up Dr. Herman’s point that it is possible that high or low daily energy expenditure is set early in life, just that we don’t know yet what the precise mechanism is. He’s also noted two groups that appear to have high expenditure: athletes and subsistence farmers. What do they have in common? They both tend to grow up moving a lot, as well as eating a lot.Whether it’s your genes, your environment, or some combination, high energy expenditure in childhood may remain intact throughout life, but Dr. Herman says we don’t know for sure. Being predisposed to high energy flux may help some people respond quickly to workouts and have more success keeping their weight stable through exercise, while for some others no amount of exercise affects weight loss. If you want to try to figure out if exercise can help you easily lose weight and keep it off, ask yourself if you fit into one or more of the following categories:1. You were extremely active as a kid, but are mostly sedentary now.2. Until recently, you could eat what you wanted without gaining much weight, if any.3. Like Mick DiMaria, you’ve spent most of your life in pretty good shape and only recently let yourself go.If any of these ring true, there’s a good chance you’re high flux. That suggests your body prefers to eat a lot of food each day, and until recently you matched your appetite with a high activity level. And it suggests your body may respond quickly to structured workouts.The Best Strategy to Lose Extra Body FatThe best starting point of all is to simply ditch processed, nutrient deficient food in favor of high-satiety, nutrient dense foods (protein especially). Then the next step, which is taking an under the radar approach so you get a mild calorie deficit, without prompting compensation mechanisms. There are one of two ways to do this: you can implement a slight deficit each day or occasional extreme fasting (24 hours, 1 day a week). I personally like to trigger hunger now and then to increase my appreciation of food. And why not throw in a big fasting day? (This is what Mark Sisson does on days he’s flying.)Dr. Herman says it accordingly, “Find a diet that leaves you completely satisfied with not in excess of calories. Pick a diet with rules, restrictions and guidelines so you are not prompted to overeat. Any diet is essentially a gimmick in the end. Cut carbs, cut fat, cut plants, intermittently fast, go compressed eating window, go vegan. Just implement rules and guidelines so you don’t have constant unfettered access to hyper palatable foods and overeating. Find a diet that leaves you satisfied and happy.” My latest book, Two Meals A Day, offers a simple but highly effective strategy: to simply implement new rules and a new norm to follow, instead of following the ridiculous 3 meals a day habit, which only came out of the industrial revolution. The carnivore diet is not only extremely high satiety and low insulin stimulating, but it also has great potential for fat loss. Fasting is another rule to implement to promote automatic success: a smaller eating window simply means less potential to overeat. It’s simple, smart, and most importantly, it works.It can seem overwhelming trying to implement all the necessary parts of a healthy lifestyle, but when you break it down, it’s simple: emphasize sleep, reduce stress, don’t overtrain, and get rid of sugar, grains, and seed oils as these drive the overproduction of cortisol and dysregulate appetite and satiety hormones. Exercise and movement are obviously hugely important, as these prompt a reduction in systemic inflammation. Dr. Herman says research reveals that if you sit too much, your body becomes inflamed. Humans have a genetic requirement for near constant movement. The importance of checking your intentions can also not be discounted. Form a healthy body image, decide to turn things around, and reclaim your genetic potential. My colleague Amy Lucas says, “I’m sure I’ll never be fat, because I believe I’m a skinny person.”You’ll also learn that major fluctuations in body weight can be mistaken for gaining and losing fat, but are almost entirely natural fluctuations in hydration, glycogen retention inflammation, and water retention in cells throughout the body make for most of your body weight variation. When we talk about body fat, we are best away from scale and tracking according to the fit of a tight pair of pants. And if you don’t believe me, watch Nick Symmonds lose 10lbs in 24 hours of mostly fasting, not much water, and a few hard workouts and hot sweaty workouts. That’s a wrap for today, and good luck! One useful reminder is to ask yourself: How many times have I been hungry in the last 30 days, or 30 years? Pushing the boundary a bit of what you think of as hunger, as well as forming a set intention to change your body, can really help weight loss efforts.  TIMESTAMPS:This podcast shatters the basic elements of the modern fitness and diet industry. [01:40]The truth is we humans burn around the same number of calories every day, regardless of our exercise level. [03:15]How can it be that the lazy person next door burns the same calories as I, a gym goer, do? [10:21]The brain burns most of our daily calories and then the other organs burning the rest independent from our activity level. [12:30]When transitioning from the moderately active category to the incredibly active category, there is very little change in daily caloric energy expenditure. [14:00]Muscle burns a bit more calories than fat. [16:59]Calorie burning is happening, but we need to look at the compensation factor. When you are a hard driving athlete and burning lots of calories, you are spending less energy on your immune function, your reproductive function etc. [23:18]Mark Sisson’s example is when he was running a hundred miles a week for seven years. He had many physical maladies which led him to become the Primal Blueprint guy. [26:55]Burning the candle at both ends…burning more calories than you’re genetically adapted to could shorten lifespan. [32:25]How can an ambitious exercise regimen not help fat loss at all? When you are super fit, you become super-efficient in burning calories. [33:48]Your devotion to improving your fitness and working out inspires you to clean up your diet. [38:11]So how does one lose excess body fat? Exercising more doesn’t really work, nor does prolonged caloric restriction. [42:38]There are many cultural influences causing us to overeat. [50:04]The best starting point is to ditch processed nutrient foods in favor of high satiety, nutrient dense foods. [52:12]Pay attention to your hunger and satiety signals and notice when you’ve had enough. [58:21]You can use almost any diet as long as it has rules and regulations that will keep you from overeating. [01:00:44]Your exercise and lifestyle changes need to accompany the dietary transition. [01:05:14]Gluttony and sloth are not the causes of obesity.  They are symptoms of obesity. [01:08:23]Start with forming a healthy image and then decide to turn things around with positive energy rather than disgust and self-loathing and all these flimsy motivators that only work for a short time. [01:09:55]Your weight on the scale naturally can vary from day to day. [01:11:25]LINKS:Everything You Thought You Knew About Burning Fat Is WrongThe Myth of Ripped Muscles and Calorie BurnsBrad’s Shopping pageHerman Pontzer Podcast (the Data Always Wins)Herman Pontzer Podcast (Human Metabolism and Fat Loss)BurnThe Secret RaceThe Paleo Thyroid SolutionWheat BellyWired to EatHungry BrainObesity CodeGood Calories, Bad CaloriesCarnivore Scores ChartFatty Popcorn Boy PodcastNick Symmons PodcastHow To Lose FatQUOTES:"Reproduction, growth repair, and locomotion are a zero-sum gain." (Dr. Herman Pontzer)"If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Robb Wolf)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The one and only Herman Pontzer, author of the transformative and life-changing book Burn, is back to share more mind-blowing insights in another hard-hitting show about energy expenditure.This episode will open your eyes to the real reasons that make exercise so beneficial for your body, especially when it comes to how it both prevents and mitigates chronic inflammation. I manage to ask Herman a question he has never been asked before, and he explains why he tries to make sure most of his active time is spent outside and why maintaining meaningful connections with friends and family is an important part of any health routine.Herman also illuminates how our individual levels of energy expenditure affect how our bodies react to different stimuli by using the example of how public speaking prompts the body to go into fight or flight mode. As he explains, everyone’s heart rate rises while public speaking (no matter how calm and cool you feel about it), and that reaction costs your body energy. However, the amount of energy that it takes your body to “go back to normal” post public speaking is directly affected by exercise. If you regularly work out, you will experience a different reaction compared to someone who does not; your response will be “blunted,” meaning adrenaline and cortisol levels will not rise as much as someone who is inactive. So while you will recover back to baseline faster, an inactive person will experience both a bigger bust of cortisol and adrenaline, as well as take longer to return back to a normal baseline. This goes back to the great point he made during his last episode, when he said that you exercise for everything you don’t see, because regular activity gives your body so many more benefits than just an aesthetic one.TIMESTAMPS:The average daily caloric expenditure in the human does not change regardless of our activity level. [01:43]We are burning energy at about 20% more per day than chimpanzees and Bonobos which are our closest relatives. [09:14]The variation in brain caloric expenditure is minimal. Most of your organs are burning calories at rest. [13:19]So, we burn calories at rest, what happens when we exercise? [15:41]Chronic inflammation is your immune system run amuck. [21:13]    In studying the Hadza, do you see explosive activity? [23:49]The reason we, as an advanced society, do all these competitive things is not trying to improve the human ability, it’s just for fun and self-satisfaction. [28:02]With Herman’s research in mind, what is the best way to longevity? You can’t ignore the genetics, but you can create a lifestyle that will help you live to the fullest. [29:27]Your body is going to make you balance out the exercise with the rest period. [37:31]Fat really doesn’t burn many calories. [42:44]The insulin-based view of obesity doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. [45:52]If you are hungry all the time, your diet is not working. There is no one size fits all. [50:53]To beat the obesity epidemic, start with the kids.  It is hard to change when you are older. [53:48]If you are unhappy and miserable with what you are doing, it is not going to work.  You need to find what works for you.  [56:22]LINKS:Brad KearnsBurnHerman PontzerBrad’s first podcast with Pontzer Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this breather show, Shawn Askinosie and I continue our wonderful conversation, which becomes more spiritually minded as we touch on topics such as grief, aging, and a little bit about neuroscience, too.Shawn gets really personal and opens up about his own experience with loss and what he refers to as “the long arch of grief.” We talk about aging and the soul, and Shawn shares why he thinks of our souls as ageless. We also talk about the neuroscience behind forward acceleration and gravity, and its effect on our brain and on our equilibrium.TIMESTAMPS:There are times when we need help with our emotions and spiritual selves. [01:09]Grief is grief. It doesn’t matter how old you are. [05:28]Life is so comfortable we don’t have many opportunities to push our bodies to the limit. [08:37]One has a sense of freedom that is very spiritual. [11:38]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comSlomoQUOTES:“Many of us experience dark nights of the soul. Gray nights, even shaded nights...and I think it’s important we get help where we can, and not feel ashamed to admit that we need help.”Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re going deep with entrepreneur Shawn Askionsie! Not only is Shawn an exceedingly intelligent, kind, and driven individual, but he also happens to be the man behind the creation of my two absolute favorite chocolate bars! Yes, as any chocolate connoisseurs may have now realized from his last name, Shawn is the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, the company behind the most delicious, mind-blowing chocolate I have tried (and I’ve tasted a lot of chocolate!). You will of course learn a good amount about artisanal chocolate from Shawn, but the main theme of this episode is also the subject of his book, Meaningful Work: A Quest To Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your Soul. Many will be able to relate to this self-reflective and motivating conversation as Shawn explains how he went from high-powered criminal defense attorney to dark chocolate entrepreneur, and you will be inspired by the integrity and passion infused into every aspect of his work (Askinosie Chocolate is award-winning for good reason!).Shawn talks about how a career high was immediately followed by an overwhelming feeling that “something wasn’t right” in his life and the power that comes with truly surrendering your dependency on the outcome. He also highlights how often we perceive what is actually our greatest strength as our greatest “weakness” and brings up a profound quote from one of his favorite books, The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer, about the power of letting go: “Surrender is perhaps the greatest form of worship.” Shawn points out that surrendering is powerful because it allows you to shed expectations for what you thought your life would be, and connect with your true nature (something that is difficult when you don’t surrender control). Shawn also gets real about the dark truth behind the commercial chocolate industry; breaking down the true meaning behind the “Fair-Trade” label and revealing shocking facts about it that will forever change how you choose and buy chocolate. We then wrap up with a brief discussion about the importance of having an open mindset and seeking out challenges in life.Check out Askionsie.com to try Shawn’s phenomenal chocolate (my personal two favorite flavors are the 88% dark chocolate and dark chocolate mint!) and click here to order Shawn’s book, Meaningful Work!TIMESTAMPS:It is important to learn the distinction between the mass-produced chocolate and the special chocolate prepared without slave labor and with regulations.  [01:55]It’s not about the chocolate, it’s about the malnourished kids who work in those factories. [06:41]Shawn describes his journey from criminal defense attorney to chocolate. [08:55]What are the ethical principles of a defense attorney? [15:49]How did Shawn learn to make chocolate in an ethical way? [22:11]What does it mean to temper chocolate? You have to raise and lower the temperatures perfectly. [26:51]The next step is marketing the “bean to Bar” chocolate. [32:07]Reverse Scale is questioning the idea that if you are going to start a business you need it to grow. [33:50]What are some steps a listener can take who might be extricating from the career that's causing disillusionment and burnout? [44:37]What is the difference between bean to bar chocolate and the standard chocolate we can buy everywhere which are made with child labor? There are 1.58 million child slaves in West Africa.[54:19]The Fair-Trade label doesn’t indicate that the farmers get the money. It is deceiving. [01:04:41]We are in an age where we can research for the ethics and values of the things we buy. [01:08:48]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comAskinosie ChocolateMeaningful WorkTorea Rodriguez PodcastTrue Cost DocumentaryIntelligentsia CoffeeQUOTES:“Often, we find our greatest strength can be our greatest weakness.”“If we can reach a place — even if momentarily — where we surrender this notion of outcome dependency, then we have a chance to live a real, true life.”“Sometimes just putting the question in our head can really open up a flow of understanding and awareness that we’ve never even experienced before.”“Write a long-term vision of greatness for you personally, for your firm, for your idea, or for your life.”“Michael Singer says, ‘Surrender is perhaps the greatest form of worship,’ and I love that, because surrender doesn’t mean ‘Plan B will help me.’ It means letting go.”Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After my interview with Jonathon Aslay came to an end, I couldn’t help but slide in one last question. And I’m glad I did, because that one question led to this breather show! We talk briefly about Mark Manson’s book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (check out Mark’s appearance on the podcast here), which Jonathon praises for its strong message about empowerment and taking responsibility for your life. Jonathon actually has a chapter in his own book that echoes a similar sentiment, called “Don’t Let Anyone Fuck With Your Chi,” and he gives us insights into how beneficial it can be to learn how to let go of your attachment to the outcome of whatever it is you’re doing. As a former athlete, this seriously resonated with me.Jonathon also talks about the different stages of evolution we all experience as human beings, and pokes a little fun at himself while also demonstrating a lot of self-awareness, revealing the not-so-flatting nickname he has coined for the “righteous” version of himself. The show wraps up with a discussion about the importance of doing things for the joy of experiencing them alone, and he explains the concept of “grounded spirituality” and what “spiritual bypasses” are.TIMESTAMPS:Release your self-esteem from the attachment to the outcome of what you are doing. [01:16]There are different stages with any human evolution. [04:45]Learn how your self-worth comes into play when dating. Don’t be afraid. Date from your heart instead of the biological place. [07:17]LINKS:Brad Kearns. comWhat the Heck is Self-Love Anyway?The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck.Jonathon AslayIf the Buddha DatedJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a lively conversation with personal trainer and health and fitness coach Ronnie Loaiza! Ronnie is passionate about helping her clients feel their best, and this show features some really great practical tips for hormone optimization for female listeners, since we’ve already covered the MOFO aspect pretty well so far (click here for The Life Changing MOFO Mission show if you missed it!). In this episode, Ronnie explains why the most important thing we can do as we age is to take notice of our hormones, and reveals the methods she uses to successfully help clients identify the specific barriers and obstacles they’ve put in their own way. We also talk about how things like anxiety and PTSD affect your fitness, and she gives us a valuable reminder of the importance of taking chances and why it’s never too late to change careers paths, by sharing the inspiring story of the event that changed the course of her life over a decade ago. Ronnie then takes us through the exercises that make up her daily morning ritual and we talk about the power of committing to a morning routine you actually enjoy, and Ronnie breaks down the relationship between your metabolism and your hormones to illustrate how your metabolism actually regulates your hormones.Ronnie also offers some useful strategies to set yourself up for success: “If you choose a plan, do it with joy.” This allows you to frame everything you do, from cleaning to exercise, with positivity and enjoyment, which in turn, has a domino effect on everything else in your life (hello The Biology of Belief!). And, if you’re the type of person who tends to struggle with motivation when it comes to working out (or anything else for that matter!), Ronnie makes a wonderful point that will surely resonate, as she reminds us that we all have 24 hours in a day, and adds: “Start small, but keep going — because consistency is key.”Enjoy listening to this fun show with Ronnie, and click here if you’re interested in checking out her website!TIMESTAMPS:This podcast is focusing on women’s issues around lifestyle, exercise, dealing with life’s stresses in general. The emphasis is on looking great, not just feeling great. [01:19]There is a difference between personal trainer and fitness coach. [03:26]Ronnie helps her clients look deep into their goals and the reasons, there are barriers to achieving them. [06:57]As you age, it’s not so much about looking good as it is about feeling strong and being healthy. [08:58]You have to find what’s right for you in preventative workouts and fitness. [15:33]Even the people you think are in perfect shape, they aren’t. They have their demons, too, that keep them struggling.  [18:49]Be careful with saying, “everything in moderation” because so much of the food out there is filled with chemicals and other unhealthy things. [21:29]There is always a reason down deep that is keeping the person from reaching the goals they desire. [23:03]Start by eating clean. Read labels. Learn what is really in your food. [27:51]You can make time to work out. It can be in small increments. Prioritize taking care of yourself. It’s not about how you look. It’s about how you feel. [29:04]Look at the reasons why you eat.  What is the emotion behind it? Is it joyful? Is it healthy? Some people don’t know what is healthy. [31:13]We’ve all made adjustments with dealing with the pandemic. People in general are resistant to change.  Routine can help anchor you. [34:50]In adopting a routine, start with small goals, feel the success, and gradually increase it as you wish. [42:18]Don’t take any crap for following a healthy path. [46:47]Aging females follow a different path from males. Be your own health advocate. [48:18]The first thing we have to do is accept that we are aging. If you want to have some treatment, look into why…what’s the emotional feeling behind it? [56:47]Cardio is very important. You need to work your muscles and your heart is a muscle. Regulate your hormones.  [01:00:36]Get a trainer if even for just a few times to learn proper technique. Three times is best. [01:04:16]Intermittent fasting is a topic people are asking about. There are many different types. [01:08:53]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comRonnie Loaiza.Firefighter Functional FitnessBurnInnerciseBrad’s morning routineThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a FuckJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Observations are not defensive. Stating your goals is not defensive. Disagreeing is not defensive. Saying no is not not giving love and compassion: you can say ‘no’ with love and compassion.”This wonderful insight comes from Dave Rossi, and this breather show highlights how utilizing his 7 Habits (click here for my most recent interview show with Dave) will catapult you into a state of happiness and peace of mind, while also teaching you how to balance becoming less emotionally reactive with not being a total doormat.  TIMESTAMPS:There are seven habits put forth by Dave Rossi that help you live a life of happiness and grace. [01:47]Compassion is not rolling over. [03:20]It’s not events that make us upset or angry. It is our belief in them. [05:20]Awareness is a lot more powerful than values. [07:06]LINKS:The Imperative HabitJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so excited to share this interview with Katy Bowman today! As a prolific author, biomechanist, and founder of the Nutritious Movement movement, Katy is a real thought-leader who is passionate about teaching people about the power of natural movement and the importance of integrating movement into our lifestyle. Katy has authored books like Move Your DNA and Movement Matters, and now has a new book out called Grow Wild, about the challenge parents these days have when it comes to raising children in today’s modern world in a natural manner. Even when you take the pandemic out of the equation, it’s undeniable that the reality of our (pre-Covid) modern world was one that was extremely supportive of a digitally dominant and also highly sedentary lifestyle. “This is the most sedentary group of humans in history,” Katy comments. But even though the world we live in makes it super easy to be lazy, there are still many practical methods we can all utilize to ensure that we are getting enough movement. In this episode, Katie shares these simple, but highly effective actionable steps you can take to organize your life, daily routine, and home environment in a manner that helps you integrate movement in a more natural way. You’ll learn fascinating information about the physiology of the human body that will completely shift your perspective on movement and parenting (and also the strong connection between the two) especially when she highlights how “our ideas of safety and not moving go hand in hand.”  Katy also breaks down why we require a wide variety of movements to be able to maximize bone density, and explains the unique importance of movement for children so certain diseases do not show up later on (did you know that  osteoporosis is actually a juvenile disease that manifests in later years?). She also reveals that you can actually dress your children in a way that either “helps or hinders their movement” and that one unfortunate side effect of parents hindering their children’s movement in an “effort to keep them safe” is that they are now less able to assess risk and have a good understanding of how to assess their self. Katy also explains the value of setting aside time to do longform investigations into the subjects that interest you most, and the reason why she describes longform reading and/or investment as an important skill to cultivate. You will also learn about the danger of this “pandemic of myopia” we are currently in, and why “the environment is the problem” (Katy organized her book by environment for a reason). You’ll also learn why Katy says that there are “many nutrients to be found in movement” as well as how to set up your home environment and lifestyle habits for success in a practical way. “This isn’t about moving into a cave and wearing a loincloth,” Katy says, but about making “really small changes.”TIMESTAMPS:Rather than moving, we are living in a crazy sedentary lifestyle. [01:45]Katy moved from urban life to a much more traditional lifestyle. [05:30]Her children are being exposed to nature in a big way. [11:06]Kids need nutritious food, community, and lots of movement. The health of a child is really setting up that adult for what they can experience later on. [14:46]Everything that we use is hyper-stimulating, like a sugar addiction. [19:33]The developing body needs the most movement, and it's more than total movement. [22:29]If parents don’t have the opportunity to bring to their family this ideal rural life, what can they do to expose their kids to nature in a healthy growing way? [26:20]Think outside the chair. There is a relationship between culture and posture and movement overall. [33:23]There are many “don’t move” messages in our culture. The side effect of not letting our children move to keep them “safe” has also made them unable to assess risk. [36:30]Kids have a different makeup in that some just have to move and others more easily can be still. [39:26]Because of the pandemic, people have had to find other ways of moving. [49:15]Kids need to learn to walk. From the beginning they have been on wheels: strollers, trikes, bikes, and in carpools. [51:08]Transitioning is difficult. [55:18]The launch party for her book is going to be “book walk.” [59:52]   LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping PageGrow WildNutritious MovementKaty BowmanJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I really appreciate the thought-provoking questions sent in by listeners of this show, and it’s even better when people share a message showcasing their amazing progress! In this breather show, I’m putting the spotlight on some of the most inspiring messages I’ve received, and of course, I’ll be answering some questions too!In this episode, you’ll learn about the key to succeeding when it comes to your endurance goals, and share an inspiring story of how one listener was able to avoid back surgery (in fact, their own surgeon was the one who decided to cancel the procedure!) after making some serious lifestyle changes. I also explain the different causes of muscle soreness, as well as the most effective method for avoiding experiencing consistent soreness in your muscles post-workout.I then touch on the topic of sauna use, specifically the issue of EMF exposure and infrared saunas, and the phenomenal benefits that come from engaging in environmental hormesis for stimulating cellular and hormonal responses. This leads into a discussion about Nourish Balance Thrive’s incredible detox protocol, which was how I found out that I had toxic plastic residue and petroleum byproducts in my bloodstream! I also answer a question about the best kind of sprinting shoes, and explain why the Vibram Five Finger shoes have been my go-to for the past 14 years, as well as share the name of a (sadly, now discontinued) style of New Balance sneakers that I love to wear when I’m not in my Vibrams. Then I share a great message from a listener who has experienced wonderful results from taking MOFO consistently. It really is so exciting when someone who has been using MOFO reaches out to express how much it has changed their life and how they feel on a daily basis (check out more success stories here if you’re curious!), and I also share the many benefits I’ve noticed from taking Ancestral Supplements products over the last two years. And, if you’re curious about trying out some Ancestral Supplements, head over to their website, and don’t forget to use code KEARNS for 10% off!The episode ends with some important questions about fasting: who is it most appropriate for? Is it ever too much of a stressor on your body? Can you fast too frequently? Because there are many important external factors to consider when fasting, being aware of these factors will help you engage in this practice in a way that is not harmful or stressful to your body, but extremely beneficial. TIMESTAMPS:A 48-year-old listener talks about his difficulty in keeping his heart rate at the aerobic pace he wants. (180 minus the age.) [01:34]Scott from New Zealand talks about how he convinced his doctor NOT to put him on statins and instead took the natural route to being able to cancel his surgery. [04:04]Jerome talks about how he has noticed so many people training incorrectly and gives suggestions. [09:54]Muscle soreness is not a good idea. [14:29]Jeff asks Brad to compare and contrast the different sauna opportunities. [15:21]The sauna gives a good detox opportunity. [19:12]Jeff also asks about what shoes you should wear to do sprinting? Look for a zero-drop shoe. [21:18]David from Nova Scotia talks about how his training with MAF approach has taught him to be rested and relaxed before competing. David also asks for more advice on parenting and hon healthy sex life for men in the 40s or 50s. [24:22]From James Hall: “What is the difference between fasting and fueling? [26:26]How can I maintain muscle mass and keep good energy levels? [28:41]Target your carbohydrate intake around periods of time where you are burning up those carbs. [30:09]There is a difference in the carb intake for women compared to men. [34:46]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pagePrimal Endurance Mastery CoursePavel TsatsoulineFiras ZahabiAlmost Heaven saunasVibram Five FingersNew Balance Minimus MT20Merrill Trail GloveWim Hof MethodAncestral Supplements.comThe Paleo Thyroid SolutionThe Keto Reset Diet QUOTES:“If you get sore, that’s an indication that you overdid it, and your muscles are requiring repair, so the energy and the protein synthesis that occurs after a workout is going towards repairing the muscles, rather than making them bigger, stronger, or more fit.”“If you’re trying to drop excess body fat, the surest path to get there is to first get metabolically healthy, and then engage in prolonged fasting and carbohydrate restriction to lower your overall insulin production.”Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so pleased to welcome Pistol Squat Queen, six-time New York Times best-selling author, and Whole30 founder Melissa Urban to the podcast! Melissa is a thought-leader in the truest sense of the word (just check out her Instagram to see how her radical honesty is pushing culture forward) and this episode is no exception. Melissa gets super personal right away, taking us through the hardest parts of her life journey, like addiction and abuse, to share how she transformed her life and her circumstances to end up becoming a major leader and business owner in the health world.This show will make you think twice about how much you enforce your own personal boundaries when Melissa highlights the important link between having boundaries and success and happiness, and you’ll learn why her philosophy these days has been centered around being strong and bendy (both mentally and physically), and focusing more on flexibility and mobility. You’ll also hear how Melissa’s own personal development evolution actually mirrored what she was doing for herself in the gym, and how she learned to celebrate “actually listening to my body and giving it what it needs.” Melissa also makes a very thought-provoking statement that “judgment is a mirror, not a window,” and shares how her own moments of being critical or judgemental towards others always leads to a greater understanding of herself. “If you see certain traits in an unfavorable light, it’s probably because you’re also denying yourself those same emotions or those same traits,” Melissa perceptively notes.Melissa also gets really honest by sharing how she adapted to the rapid success of her first book by becoming a version of herself who she coined “Whole30 Melissa”, a version of herself who did it all, and did it all perfectly. And guess what? “I hated Whole30 Melissa! Not even I could live up to her expectations!” She realized that she also had become totally relatable as a by-product of her own refusal to “model anything that was not perfection.” Aware of the impact she can have by being consistently open and honest with her followers on social media, Melissa now shares her life with unfiltered honesty, while also keeping Brené Brown’s tip in mind to keep it personal, but not intimate when sharing deeply personal stories. You’ll also learn about vulnerability hangovers, why relapses are lessons and not failures, how to create “buffers” in your environment to help yourself, and the reason why social support and community is at the heart of Whole30. Enjoy listening to this empowering and hard-hitting show with Melissa, and remember her wise words: “You absolutely should trust yourself. You are the best authority on you.” TIMESTAMPS:Melissa gives much good advice on keeping your life on track. [01:35]Melissa explains how her journey from rehab to “strong and bendy” progressed. [04:58]Every judgement we have ever held about anybody else is just a reflection. [08:27]Melissa describes how she realized that she had to be true to her real self. [10:40]You can put personal self out there and be honest, and it’s really scary. [14:43]Everyone needs to set up their own boundaries. [17:25]Melissa had to change everything about her life in order to maintain her recovery. [24:60]Social support is very critical. You need to hear that you are not alone. [30:37]What is the Whole 30 program? It educates you to your own food freedom. [34:03]Does carnivore diet fit into the program? [40:23]Does Whole 30 focus on weight loss? [42:04]   A relapse in this program is not a failure. [45:24]As a person ages we need to continue to explore optimal eating because our changing body changes. [47:38]Mental health is affected by your diet. Look at what works for you individually. [50:45]Most people have really dramatic ups and downs in their life. [53:19]LINKS:Bradventures.comMelissa UrbanWhole 30 programPistol SquatJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. 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In this episode, I take you through my new book, Two Meals a Day, chapter by chapter, to learn how to live healthily through a simple but sustainable strategy that works for everyone. You’ll learn about how your body actually operates best in a fasted state, and that people eat too much of the wrong foods, and too often, as well as what the “wrong” foods are. You’ll also find out why snacking is a destructive habit, why eating less often will help you develop metabolic flexibility, and the benefits of eating intuitively instead of following a strict, three meals a day structure. You’ll also learn about what leads to dysfunctional fat burning and the power of “turnaround statements”, which can be applied to great effect to every area of your life, why “faking it till you make it” has real effects on your physiology, and how to implement winning mindset and behavioral patterns that align with your goals.Whether you’re Paleo, carnivore, keto, or prefer to j ust eat intuitively and not put a label on it, you can benefit greatly from eating two meals a day, because this strategy is truly one that works for everyone, and also strengthens your ability to make empowering and conscious choices for yourself.TIMESTAMPS:Carbohydrate dependency is quite likely the number one public health problem today. [00:53]If you want to achieve optimum health, body composition, and longevity, ditch modern processed foods and eat less frequently. Develop metabolic flexibility. [01:46]We aren’t telling you what to eat but we ask that you ditch the big three toxic modern foods, stop the habit of snacking. [03:12]When you are doing a dietary transition, you should not have to suffer and be in pain. [04:52]Your body works most optimally in a fasted state. [07:55]Clean up your act. [08:40]Emphasize nutrient dense ancestral foods. [13:23]Intermittent eating is the fastest way to health. You have to do it right. [19:23]If you are not getting enough sleep or having stressful workouts, it will be more difficult to transition into this new dietary regimen. [23:52]Implement a winning mindset. Look at your own self-limiting beliefs. [29:09]Follow the fat-burning lifestyle. Start with good sleep habits. [35:23]Discipline your use of technology.  Move more. [41:09]Micro workouts are always beneficial. No pain, no gain is not the way to go. [43:21]How does the two meals a day work? Follow your intuition. [47:23]Chapter 7 of this book has a chapter called Advanced Strategies for Fat Reduction. [48:59]Therapeutic cold exposure helps stimulate fat reduction and brings psychological benefits.  [55:40]The 12-day Turbocharge is at the end of the book with action assignments in food, fasting, fitness, mindset, and lifestyle. [01:00:01]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBrad’s Macadamia MasterpieceTwo Meals a DayJack CanfieldDr. Cate ShanahanDr. Paul SaladinoKate CressingerCarnivore ScoresAriana HuffingtonX3 BarMicro workoutsRay CroniseJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Confidence does provide an evolutionary edge,” says Elle Russ. I welcome Elle, my longtime Primal coworker and host of the Primal Blueprint podcast, to the show today. Elle has become an authority on thyroid health and wrote the best-selling book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution, but she is also a multi-talented human with a long history as a Hollywood writer and actor. In this episode, you’ll learn about Elle’s book Confident as F*ck, and and how we can all be confident as fuck too, and live a happier, more abundant existence. If you tuned in for Elle’s first appearance on the podcast when she revealed for the first time publicly that she had a severe disability with her hands, you already know that harboring this secret for many years out of fear of being judged ended up framing lots of her life behavior and self-esteem. Elle is passionate about empowering others to become more confident, and she knows how difficult this process can be, because she actually lived through it. That’s why her book is the self-help book for people looking to level up their self-esteem and confidence, while also manifesting their dreams. Elle is also a huge proponent of the law of attraction and helpful practices like vision board building, and she clues us in on the interesting twist that comes with building confidence, which is that there are actually pitfalls to being a highly confident person. She also cautions us to not judge someone’s confidence based on their ability to do something well: “You can be confident in your ability in something, but not be confident on the inside.” She also notes that: “Confident people make others feel worthy.”In this entertaining exposé on self-esteem and confidence, you’ll learn how to identify and finally ditch bad vibes and negative people who hold you back. Elle calls this “The Downer Effect.” You’ll also learn how to clean up your past through addressing shame and self-limiting stories (about yourself and others) that are holding you back. Elle refers to this as “parental garbage,” which can be both overt and subtle. Elle also makes a good point by pointing out how frequently the most confident person in a room is also the quietest, and you’ll become inspired to speak up for yourself, and take a leap into the arena of self-examination.By the end of Confident As Fu*k, you will understand yourself and the shortcomings you need to abandon in order to kick ass and take names!TIMESTAMPS:Brad talks to another Primal Blueprint co-worker about her experience with thyroid problems as well as her new book on confidence. [01:28]Many doctors are ill informed about thyroid health. [06:45]Highly competent people do not want to show vulnerability or appear weak. [08:54]You can have performance confidence but no confidence on the inside. [12:43]Drawing appropriate boundaries is really important. [15:29]We repeat patterns from our childhood whether we like them or not. [16:35]The opposite of being confident is being a people pleaser. [24:05]Without realizing it, we are surrounded by “downers”. [26:51]Look to see if some of your criticisms of other people is because you want to be right. [32:45]How can we suggest things to other people out of concern without sounding critical? [36:38]In trying to be supportive, be careful about false praise. Praise the effort, not the attributes. [43:52]How does one work through the pitfalls in their daily life? Shame will disable your confidence.   [47:58]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBrad’s early podcast with ElleElle RussThe Paleo Thyroid SolutionConfident as FuckStop the Thyroid MadnessThe Thyroid Patient ManualYou Can Heal Your LifeThe Intention ExperimentMark’s Daily AppleJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Plants cannot run away, or bite or claw their way to freedom. Plants want to survive and reproduce, and therefore, they developed a variety of toxins to protect themselves from being eaten.”This insightful quote comes from Dr. Paul Saladino, author of The Carnivore Code, who has talked about the amazing, wide-ranging benefits of the carnivore diet in previous B.Rad episodes. In fact, his insightful newsletter was the inspiration behind this episode!If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, then you have probably heard about my own personal journey with carnivore (and carnivore-ish), and the incredible results I experienced from making the switch. While I personally did not come to carnivore as a solution for serious issues, like an autoimmune-related condition, committing to a mostly plant-free lifestyle (and if you want to see how many delicious plants are still actually considered OK on carnivore, check out the Carnivore Scores Chart here) has changed my perspective on a lot of things about my health in hindsight. Now, that’s not to say I was unhealthy by any means. But going carnivore and being able to see the way that has greatly impacted my health has made me realize now that I had gotten used to a normal that maybe wasn’t as optimal as I thought. In this episode, you’ll learn what foods to avoid like the plague, which practice is a great way to get hormesis, how fasting affects inflammation recovery, and which plant foods are the least harmful to the body. You’ll also learn about the staples of Paul’s incredibly healthy diet, and the foods Dr. Cate Shanahan refers to as “the Four Pillars of Health.”TIMESTAMPS:The number one thing you want to remove from your diet is refined vegetable oils. [03:54]When you are looking at meat, make sure you get grass fed instead of animals raised on corn and soy. [08:03]Plants vary in their toxicity levels for individuals. Maybe focusing on nice “healthy vegetables” is a problem for your digestion. [10:24]The organ meats support the same organs in the human when eaten. [14:13]You are encouraged to experiment with your own diet, to see how different things affect your health. [21:58]Fasting is one of the greatest ways to get hormesis, which is a brief stressor that delivers a net positive benefit. [26:15]Brad talks about the great athletic feats of Dude Spellings running rim to rim in Grand Canyon while fasting as well as Zach Bitter’s hundred-mile run. They found that fasting reduced their recovery inflammation. [29:41]Humans are omnivores. The ancestors ate vegetables but in very small amounts. Plants are merely survival food. [33:00]The main things to avoid are the most offensive or most potentially toxic plant foods, nuts, seeds, legumes, grains, and leaves. [34:29]Some plant foods that are less offensive are sweet fruits in season (very important), honey, squashes, avocados, olives, and white rice, and cucumbers without skin and seeds. [36:01]Brad’s list of survival foods includes 80% or higher dark chocolate, avocados, sweet potatoes, even corn tortillas, honey, and occasionally buttered popcorn, and even more foods that will surprise you. [38:48]Saladino’s diet consists of bone broth, organ meats, and a lot of fat.  [43:26]Dr. Cate Shanahan recommends fruits and vegetables, fermented foods and organ meats, and meat on the bone.  [46:54]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageBrad Kearns.comThe Carnivore CodeBrad and Cate Shanahan talk about seed oilsPaul Saladino’s newsletterRobb WolfDr. Casey Means podcastHow to Avoid CancerPaleo Medcina ClinicTwo Meals a DayCarnivore Cooking for Cool DudesBrad’s Macadamia MasterpieceCarnivore Score ChartDeep NutritionAncestral SupplementsUS Wellness MeatsAkinosie ChocolatesJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Lifestyle does not affect energy expenditure the way we think,” says Dr. Herman Pontzer."Get ready for a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Herman that will truly keep you on your toes and challenge everything you thought you knew about exercise and energy expenditure. His work is centered around studying the physiology of both humans and apes in order to gain a much deeper and nuanced understanding of how ecology, lifestyle, diet, and evolutionary history affect metabolism and health. Here to talk about his sensational new book, Burn, and deeply driven by his interest in anthropology and evolutionary biology, Dr. Herman shares some incredibly thought-provoking insights during this episode. You’ll surely want to order your own copy of Burn to read, as it will expose you to many surprising truths about the way your body functions that will inspire you to completely overhaul the way you work out, especially after you hear that humans burn the same number of calories every day, regardless of exercise habits. In this episode, you’ll learn about metabolic diversity, the difference between being a high calorie burner and having a fast metabolism, and why we should rethink why we exercise. You’ll also learn why metabolism is closely linked to longevity, why workouts don’t matter when it comes to trying to drop excess body fat, and the secret, sensible method for successful fat loss. Dr. Herman also gives some beautiful commentary towards the end of this episode about how his time with the Hadza people has profoundly impacted his perspective on life. If you want to give back to the amazing Hadza community and help protect their health and culture, please click here to learn about The Hadza Fund.TIMESTAMPS:New research blows the lid off how we really burn calories, lose weight and stay healthy. [01:52]Your daily activity level has no bearing on the number of calories you burn each day. [06:07]If you exercise more, your body compensates by turning energy expenditures and other tasks down. [11:17]What’s the use of exercising if we don’t burn any more calories and lose weight than when we sit around? [13:40]Of course, exercise is an important activity for your health and longevity. It just doesn’t show as a number decreasing on the scale. [19:04]You can eat carbs, turn them into fats and then burn the fat. [22:29]If you want to manage your weight, focus on diet. [23:51]   The Hadza, who eat off the land don’t go hungry. [28:23]If someone goes on a crash diet trying to starve for weight loss, the body puts the brakes on everything with metabolic adjustments that don’t last. [30:28]What is the recommended strategy to drop the excess pounds in Herman’s opinion? Find a diet that makes you feel full on fewer calories. [32:13]If you cut out the added sugar and processed foods that most people eat, it is a great start. [35:26]There was a study determining how full someone felt after eating various types of food. The best predictors were protein levels and fiber levels. [37:06]Exercise is very important, not for burning calories but for general well-being. But social connections have an effect on how your body functions, too. [39:39]There really is no easy way to go about this. There are many “experts” talking about things that are not scientifically based. [42:15]What is metabolic diversity? Two people can be the same size, same body composition, same lifestyle and be very different in their calorie burn. [43:59]Our paleolithic brain is not built to handle the processed foods we have today. [49:13]It’s important to go slow with your new dietary changes. [50:30]Are the Hazda getting too much of the outside world from researchers? [52:29]What has Herman taken away from his studying the Hadza? [01:04:10]LINKS:Brad’s shopping pageBradKearns.comDr. Herman PontzerBurnHadzaJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had such a great time speaking to sleep expert Jeff Kahn that we kept the mic running well after our first conversation was technically over, and it turned into quite a fascinating conversation. In this breather show, you’ll learn about the “sleep placebo effect” and why some people are actually more affected by their sleep debt than others are. You’ll also learn about the many different ways to measure sleep quality (there are eight!), and how to effectively deal with, and eradicate, the distracting thoughts that can come flooding in right before bedtime. You’ll also learn about why “stimulus control” is actually the best, research-backed way to reverse insomnia, and why it’s so important to do whatever you can to not stress about your sleeping patterns when you’re having trouble sleeping through the night or even falling asleep. Enjoy learning even more from this incredible sleep expert, and check out Rise here.TIMESTAMPS:If we happen to have a night of imperfect sleep, maybe don’t worry about it. [01:30]Individuals have different sensitivities to sleep debt. [03:48]Sleep placebo is that if you are told that whatever sleep you got last night was good quality, you actually perform better. [06:28]There are about eight different measures of sleep quality, and still it is hard to define. [07:57]If you are having trouble with thoughts when you are trying to fall asleep, it’s a good idea to write things down or get out of bed and do something else. [10:26]If we are in sleep debt and really needing sleep, are we going to get a deeper more efficient sleep? [13:11]Don’t stress about your imperfect night of sleep. [18:31]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageRisePodcast with Jeff KahnTake a Nap, Change your LifeJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We all have a genetic amount of sleep that we need,” says Rise Science app founder Jeff Kahn.The average amount for humans is slightly over eight hours. But, as you’ll learn from this episode, if you don’t meet this genetic need every night (let’s say you get seven), then the next day, you have one hour of sleep debt to deal with. And, if this continues, and you’re operating on a full week of getting seven hours of sleep as opposed to your usual eight, this alters your cognitive performance - to the point where Jeff likens it to being at the legal limit for alcohol at the end of the week.There is so much to learn from this insightful conversation with Jeff. He and his Rise Science co-founder were actually the first to publish research on technology-enabled sleep behavior modification. Through Rise Science’s tireless dedication to improving the sleep of elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, MLS, and NCAAF, Jeff has not only witnessed first-hand measurable improvements to performance and risk of injury, but also seen that sleep boosts sales revenue in organizations by an average of 14%. And Jeff doesn’t just educate us all on the many (and oftentimes surprising) ways that sleep and circadian health affect every single aspect of our physical, cognitive, and emotional performance and wellbeing, he also knows which specific methods are actually effective and will make the biggest difference in the way you sleep.During this episode, you’ll learn that a lack of focus on circadian dynamics means that most conventional sleep solutions are already completely ineffective, and Jeff reveals that we are actually biologically wired to underestimate just how sleep deprived we really are. As Jeff breaks down the details of how the body functions with (and without) a sufficient amount of sleep, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the importance of tracking how much sleep debt you’ve been accumulating, especially once you realize that the quality of your performance in anything diminishes in conjunction with the increased amount of sleep you continue to lose.Jeff also clues us in to why worrying about the “quality” is actually hugely misguided, and why our primary focus should be instead on reducing sleep debt. Jeff also shares the fascinating behavioral science research that underpins the app and makes behavior change both successful and sustainable. As he explains, changing habits is totally possible: however, only within the right conditions can this change be possible. TIMESTAMPS:Sleep is the most important health topic. If you are sleep deprived, you’re not a good judge of how much sleep you need.  [01:42]Jeff decided to study sleep when he, as a student, realized how exhausted he and others were. [05:00]If you don’t get a good sleep, basically everything about your functioning suffers. [10:30]There are two factors that determine how you function and how you feel. [13:59]You have a genetic need for a certain amount of sleep.  If you don’t meet this genetic need, you build up “sleep debt.” [17:39]Studies equate “sleep debt” to being drunk as far as ability to function. [23:06]Lack of sleep also affects your glucose metabolism roughly equivalent to Type II Diabetes! [28:06]You are not a good judge of your own performance. [30:47]Circadian rhythm is different for different people.  What is a night owl vs. a morning person? [32:48]What is a sleep hangover? Don’t be quick to judge your night’s sleep.  Wait about 90 minutes. [40:55]You cannot physiologically oversleep! [42:32]How can the listener judge where they fall on the biological sleep scale? [51:02]If a person is purposely sleeping extra time because of their strenuous activity, is there a point where it is overdone? [57:09]Some athletes who have spectacular skills, would even be better if they got more sleep! [01:00:13]The app that can help you get a handle on this sleep information is called Rise. [10:05:47]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageBrad Kearns.comJeff Kahn    Rise ScienceJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. 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I am so excited to talk about the Carnivore Scores Food Ranking Chart with you today!This food chart was a joint venture with health coach Kate Cretsigner, who has utilized the carnivore diet with great success for her clients, and who used this guideline as a way to help her clients get optimal nutrition. Kate came to this solution after realizing that many of her clients who were keto or paleo still suffered from inflammatory issues, and that by taking out all potentially problematic plant foods, their bodies were then “able to heal quicker,” while also receiving optimal nutrients. Think of it as the ultimate elimination diet, with an end goal of healing the gut. Kate actually started this carnivore experiment in her own home: with herself, and with her daughter, who was able to experience incredible healing in just 30 days from diverticulitis. Since Kate never advises her clients to do something that she hasn’t done herself, she went strict carnivore for 30 days. After the first month, Kate found that “assorted health imperfections that I didn’t know that I had, or that I thought were ‘normal,’ improved right away.” Her 30-day experiment turned into 560 days and counting! And get this: during the early stages of her carnivore journey, she actually rode her bicycle the entire length of Vermont — that’s 200 miles over the course of two days — without consuming any calories on the bike! Talk about a fat-burning machine!I was fascinated by Kate’s story when I first heard it on her podcast, and intrigued and excited at the idea of creating a Carnivore Food Chart to simplify and clarify what this diet is all about. In this episode, I’m breaking down the chart to explain why we have formulated it this way, and you’ll learn how easy and simple it can be to get optimal nutrition once you have this handy set of guidelines to reference!Global All-Stars (the most nutrient dense foods on the planet)Liver, Oysters, Salmon Roe and CaviarAnimal OrgansLiver, Bone Broth, Heart, Kidney, Sweetbread, Rocky Mountain Oysters, TripeWild-Caught, Oily, Cold-Water FishSardines, Mackerel, Anchovies, Salmon, HerringShellfishOysters, Clams, Crab, Lobster, Mussels, Octopus, ScallopsEggsDon’t forget other egg options like: Goose, Duck, Quail, and OstrichRed MeatAlso try: Buffalo/Bison, Elk, Lamb, VenisonThe rest of the foods included reside below The Steak Line, meaning everything listed above are the foods that offer maximum nutrient density. The rest of the foods listed are still healthy, but do not need to be emphasized in the same way because of their differences in nutritional profile: Chicken, Turkey, and Pork and Raw, Organic, High Fat Dairy.And yes, some plant foods are still included on this list! They are:AvocadosDark chocolateFermented foodsFruitHoneyNuts & nut buttersSeaweedSweet potatoes/squashThese (optional) plant foods were included because they still offer high nutrient value with the smallest chance of digestive irritation. If you are suffering from auto-immune or other related symptoms, try going Kate’s route with a strict carnivore approach for 30 days. After that, see how you feel, and re-asses if you want to introduce certain plant foods back into your diet. Chances are, you’ll be feeling so good that it will be no problem at all including certain plants back into your diet. Click here to download the Carnivore Scores chart!TIMESTAMPS:When the body is getting optimal nutrients, it heals quicker. It has better energy. You feel better. [03:00]Kate is going to embark on a Trans America bike race on no carbs, no sugar and just meat, organs and fat. [04:00]There's a lot of people out there suffering due to gut inflammation, leaky gut syndrome, and quite a lot of it can be righted with a complete restriction of plants and then a gradual reintroduction of the least offensive plants. [05:00]A preponderance of animal foods, the most nutritional superfoods are listed. [07:00]Wild caught oil cold-water fish is the best source for Omega 3s in the human diet. SMASH stands for sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon, and herring. [10:20]Shellfish are next on the list, also a very good source of Omega three. [12:16]Eggs are next on our go-to chart. Always look for eggs that are locally grown or at least in a carton stating they are pasture raised and certified humane. [14:02]There are still many foods listed on the chart that are good to eat, just not in the super food category. Grass-fed red meat is on this list. [17:20]Down below the steak line on the chart are chicken, turkey, and pork. Of course, look for organic or pasture raised. [22:00]You want to make a blanket commitment to avoid all manner of conventional pasteurized and low and non-fat dairy products [23:10]If you want to include vegetables into your diet, listed on the chart are the least objectionable. They can be integrated strategically into the diet. [26:35]And with dark chocolate, get the beans to bar notation and not made with child labor. [26:49]Raw honey, avocado, and nuts, fermented foods, fruits, sweet potatoes and squash are discussed as well. [30:36]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageK84wellness.comCarnivore ChartDr. AxePodcast with Paul SaladinoAncestral Supplements.comPrimal BlueprintFramingham StudyRobb WolfWhite Oak PasturesBel Campo meatsWild Idea Buffalouswellnessmeats.comButcherBoxThe Paleo Thyroid SolutionGrain BrainMeatrx.comJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Mikki Williden is a forward thinking nutrition coach from Auckland, New Zealand with some excellent insights on how to optimize your diet as an athlete. She also has a great podcast, Mikkipedia, and has had much experience counseling athletes. After first appearing on Mikki’s podcast, I invited her on for a chat to discuss all things relating to nutrition, health, and fitness. In this episode, you’ll learn just why it is so hard to lose excess body fat, the way stressful training patterns compromise health and hormone function, how to look deeper into blood test results, and why it is so important to be mindful of your protein intake. Mikki shares why one major issue a lot of endurance athletes have to deal with is having frequent gastrointestinal problems, and we touch on the topic of chronic cardio and the importance of not stressing your body too much. We then talk about the science literature around weight loss and why it can be so hard for people to lose excess body fat, and Mikki clues us in on the signs your body will give you to communicate that your ferritin level is high.TIMESTAMPS:Overly stressful athletic training patterns can really compromise your overall health, your hormone function, and lead to inability to reduce excess body fat. [02:31]When studying for her nutritionist degrees, Mikki realized that the guidelines she was being taught didn’t apply to a real person. [06:19]The up-to-date information around sports nutrition has not been thoroughly adopted. We still see unfit folks at the starting line.  [09:31]Training causes damage when you’re inducing oxidative stress and inflammation. [14:34]What about the athletes’ longevity? Some damage can be done when the training is overdone. [15:40]It does not have to be steady state cardio to build a wonderful, fantastic cardiovascular system. [23:48]You have to be courageous to cut back on your training when you’re feeling good. [27:09]Calories in and calories out does not work. [28:25]The first step being able to lose body fat is just making sure you’ve got those raw materials available that you need to help with those metabolic processes in the body. [31:27]Many endurance athletes fall short on getting enough protein because they are focusing on carbs. What are some common deficiency patterns?  [33:06]You get your blood test and see that your thyroid reading is off. And you are feeling sluggish, what can we do? [38:47]How does iron come into play?  High ferritin score can lead to symptoms. [41:34]Some of these health problems might be considered normal when they are really not normal. [45:57]What are some dietary strategies to optimize male and female hormone function? [51:33]For years there have been warnings about consuming too much protein. That is being toned down recently. [56:44]High protein diets do work well for those trying to lose excess body fat because they are highly satiating. [01:04:13]What is the connection with diet and the sex hormones? [01:06:31]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageMikki WillidenMikkipediaPrimal EnduranceDr. O’Keefe Ted Talk: Run for Your Life, But Not too Far Don't Jog. It's Too DangerousThere's No Such Thing as Cardio. The Obesity CodeInside Tracker.comFast Over 40Cynthia MonteleoneJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast was inspired by an email exchange with my friend and former podcast guest Martin Brauns, who asked me what my diet is like these days.Reflecting on my current diet, it’s clear to me that while some things have changed, many other elements of my diet have remained the same. I still stay away from The Big Three (refined sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils), but one thing that I used to absolutely love making, salads, are gone. I can barely remember the last time I had one, and I haven’t had any cravings for one. Still, my philosophy has always been to aim for balance and enjoy myself, while staying committed to my health and fitness goals, and the foods that best support those goals. The main idea is I’ve drifted to carnivore-ish pattern, and then I still have this and that when it comes to plant foods leaking in, particularly to get extra carbs.It seems like the consensus these days is to ditch processed junk food, and then you are way down the road to health, disease prevention, and longevity. Industrial seed oils are the #1 priority, followed by grains and sugars. And hyper-palatable foods (combining sugar, fat and salt - think of my popcorn - and any dessert, processed snack, or all-American meal like pasta and meatballs, sandwiches, pancakes with butter and maple syrup, etc.). Anyone can say what they want about a vegan/plant-based diet, but it is a high risk to eliminate the most nutritious foods on earth. But, if they are ditching processed crap and instead eating hummus, lentils, and smoothies, they are much better off.Personally, I have been on the ancestral eating style for 13 years now - no grains, no bad oils, and almost no processed sugar. The carnivore idea has captivated me since I was first exposed in March 2019, so I have made a permanent shift to animal-emphasis and superfood-emphasis. I have not had a salad in 2 years and no longer go looking for plants to add to my diet in the name of health.It’s also the consensus that if we want to look for the cleanest animal products and try to eliminate the feedlot animals, conventional dairy, eggs, processed meat, etc., are not the way to go. Even 80% of Atlantic salmon on the market is farmed. Unfortunately, there is a huge difference between the quality and nutrition in farmed vs wild-caught fish. It’s pretty simple. Look through the Carnivore Scores Chart and put it on your fridge. We worked hard on this thing and it’s really powerful to imagine how you are eating on the ranking system. It’s funny to think that when you order your delicious chicken and avocado salad, you are actually eating below the steak line! Same for making a super duper smoothie with celery and kale and almond milk and protein powder: you are getting calories for energy, some concentrated plant poisons, and then not much in the way of dense nutrition. These wild and crazy guys I hang with like Saladino and my main man Brian “Liver King” Johnson of Ancestral Supplements are quite inspiring. I will make a big yellow sardine omelet made with 9 pastured egg yolks and sardines in the middle. And accompanied by thin slices of frozen, raw, grass fed liver, heavily salted. Now that’s a superfood meal.I’m also not worried about avoiding carbs in the name of “carnivore” and I don’t have any autoimmune issues or inflammatory conditions. And at my age, and with my athletic goals, I can benefit from carbs, in order to help speed recovery, as well as minimize the overall stress score of doing things like fasting, high intensity workouts, and being in the 55+ category. Robb Wolf always advises to “lift more weights and eat more protein” for a reason.Hence besides the animal food staples you will find these plants making their way:Tons of 80%+ dark chocolate (I mean tons - some days I’ll notice an entire bar is gone!)Lots of avocadosFrequent sweet potatoes in oxtail stew, sweet potato fries to add to mealsFrequent squashes with during the winter season (acorn, butternut, kabocha, etc)Canned sundried tomatoes very often in eggs or with meat mealsVery small amounts of nuts and Brad’s Macadamia MasterpieceCorn tortillas fried in olive oil/butter to accompany an egg meal or a steak meal (very often!)I’ve started to try spoonfuls of raw honeycomb per Paul’s enthusiasmOccasional popcorn with heavy butter and olive oil (supposed to be a treat, not a habit)Occasional treats, like cheesecake on my birthday, which was excellent, but I very rarely have other desserts, and I when I do, they’re in small portionsI have made a Paleo Pumpkin pie a few times recently (very bland but a nice “dessert” using crushed nuts for the crust, canned pumpkin, eggs, and maybe 1-2 tsp of honey total)Excellent St. Benoit vanilla yogurt (I love to add cacao nibs too)Occasional protein smoothie with coconut milk and frozen banana, if I want to recover (I also add powder creatine, collagen, glutamine, and electrolytes)Occasional sesame blue chips or red hot blue chips with guacamole Often cooking steak with onions in the pan Zero fruit in winter. Frequent berries in summer, andccasional mango and papaya in non-winterThis big change inspired by carnivore has included no salad, no stir fry, no raw veggies, smoothies, leafy greens, and almost no cruciferous veggies since March 2019. Prior to that, I actually ate tons of plants. However, now when I come to think of it, if someone serves me a plate with broccoli spears, I will eat it to be polite. But truthfully, it has tasted like cardboard since March ‘19. Seriously, the messaging brainwashed me, and it’s a true experience. I look at broccoli now and have no appetite, and it has no taste. I used to love eating and making huge, beautiful salads, and yet, I have not had the slightest interest for two years. Finally, get a load out of Brian’s crazy message - one of the best messages I’ve ever read on the Internet about healthy living.TIMESTAMPS:We first ditch processed modern foods as our first objective to improving the diet. This starts with the seed oils. [01:39]Make a sincere commitment to eliminate or cut back on refined grains and sugars. [04:54]Brad changed his diet 13 years ago after he learned about primal living. [07:32]Now let’s talk about the carnivore diet movement. [08:54]Some plant toxins have immediate adverse effects.[10:16]Just because you’re eating meat or fish, doesn’t necessarily make it healthy. [12:25]There is a big difference between properly healthily sustainably raised animals and the feedlot animals. [15:54]A five-day fast has worked for Brian Johnson. Hear what that’s about. [17:22]Brad’s midday break fast meal is a huge omelet. [19:32]You may want to tone down your effort to avoid carbs. It depends on your age and activity. [22:05]Eighty percent or greater dark chocolate is a must!! Dark chocolate has many health benefits. [24:20]Avocados and sweet potatoes in ox-tail soup hold an important place in Brad’s diet. [25:10]There's research that the occasional dosing of something toxic will be considered a hormetic stressor and actually serve to fine tune your body's antioxidant response. [26:39] Is it okay to eat fruit? [28:51]It is an individual experience to try your own body’s response to different foods. If it is truly healthy and nutritious, it shouldn’t cause stomach distress. [29:28]Snacking is an extra indulgence to enjoy. When Brad is adhering to the two meals a day, he isn’t hungry for snacks. [32:50]Full-fat yogurt can be a good addition to your diet. It can be a source of extra protein if you need it. [37:44]Just because Brad is focusing on carnivore rationale, he’s not against sauteed onions or other vegetables when he makes a steak. [39:39]The main message is to learn how different foods affect your body, educate yourself, focus on the healthy foods, and don’t worry about deviating from your planned diet on occasion. [42:07]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageWired to EatThe Hungry BrainFatty Popcorn Boy B.Rad episodeCarnivore Scores ChartKate-Ouellette-Cretsinger PodcastRobb Wolf B.Rad episodeAncestral SupplementsThe Keto Reset DietAgeless Body, Timeless MindHIIT vs HIRT B.Rad episodeAskonosie ChocolateLillie Belle ChocolateBrad’s Macadamia MasterpieceJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an inspiring, honest, emotional, and heartfelt show with Dr. Al Danenberg. Dr. Danenberg has been a periodontist in South Carolina for 44 years, dealing with gum and mouth disease, and appreciating the role of gut health as the centerpiece of healing and wellness. He is also one of the earliest certified Primal Health Coaches, and is considered a poster boy for ancestral living in the older age groups. However, Dr. Al’s health journey has come with some major ordeals that he will detail in this show. You’ll learn about the incredible transformation he experienced after switching to a Paleo diet at the age of 66. He explains that this total lifestyle change was actually a much needed and necessary method for healing as he walks us through the reasons that led to this change (having a stroke and later being diagnosed with cancer). He talks about watching weight drop off his body - to the point of 30-something pounds - over the course of two years, and how he was able to finally ditch the seven medications that his physicians had prescribed to him (not to mention claimed he needed to take for the rest of his life!). You’ll learn the unbelievable and inspiring story of how Dr. Al went from being diagnosed with cancer to being cancer-free. He explains his decision to say no to chemotherapy (which was insisted on by his doctor) and he clues us in on fascinating facts from many compelling studies that support the idea that a strict animal based diet, with no need for pharmaceutical drugs, is actually the most effective method of resolving chronic and cancerous health issues. Interestingly, he became intrigued by an animal based diet in early 2020 and has been following and advocating that strategy for over a year. Dr. Al does a great job of explaining the link between gut function and overall health (especially periodontal disease) and how eating an animal-based diet can help you heal from gut dysfunction that you may not even be aware of. The show ends with Dr. Al commenting on the 10 innovative health tips he himself follows to protect himself and continue to thrive. His bottom line is ultimately to put the most emphasis on having a robust immune system. Here is a great list he has generously shared of his top 10 health tips:10 Health Tips From Dr. Al Danenberg1. Eat a healthy diet: I follow my animal-based diet, which I call the Better Belly Blueprint. It is an organic, gluten-free, nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory eating plan. I  consume a fat-to-protein ratio measured in grams of approximately 2:1 per meal. I eat when I’m hungry and drink when I’m thirsty. I occasionally eat some plants (no more  than 10% by volume of a plate of food) that are low in phytates, oxalates, and lectins. I  also cycle out of ketosis once a week by eating approximately 100 grams of carbs for  that one day to maintain my Metabolic Flexibility.2. Fortify my gut and maintain an intact gut epithelial barrier: I take 2 caps of  MegasporeBiotic (from Microbiome Labs). I also take 2 caps of TerraFlora Deep  Immune, which also stimulates the production of interferons (IFNs) as well as activates downstream immune cells to support my immune system (from Enviromedica). 3. Support my bone: I take 6 caps of OsteoVegan (from NuMedica), 2 caps of  Megaquinone K2-7 (from Microbiome Labs), and 5,000 IU of Vitamin D3 (from NatureWise).  4. Help repair my mitochondria: I use PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy  using the PureWave PEMF mat first thing in the morning for 30-minutes at setting “Basis – 1”, afternoon session for 30-minutes at setting “Basis – 5”, and at bedtime for  30-minutes at setting “Basis – 1”. 5. Assure animal-based nutrients from organs for my cells: I take 5 caps of Desiccated  Organ Complex and 4 caps of Desiccated Bone Marrow (from Enviromedica). 6. Control pain: I take 200 mg or 400 mg of ibuprofen rarely and only when necessary.  7. Target specific proteins involved in my cancer: I take one human-derived  monoclonal antibody immunotherapy. Darzalex attacks a specific protein on the  surface of malignant plasma cells. Along with Darzalex, I am given premeds (Tylenol,  Benadryl, and Decadron) only the day of the injection to limit any side effects. 8. Help prevent colds and flu: I use a Bee Propolis Mouth Spray 4 times a day if I feel any  “scratchiness” in my throat (from Beekeeper’s Naturals).  9. Strengthen my body: I do arm and leg stretches daily. Based on the condition of my bones, I do modified push ups and modified squats several days a week. Also, I walk one mile outside every day, weather permitting. 10. Reduce stress: I meditate and practice diaphragmatic breathing as well as progressive, total body muscle relaxation. TIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest has an amazing story of changing his lifestyle to remedy his health problems. He’d had a stroke and was diagnosed with cancer. [02:16]Al found a place that totally changed his life: his diet, his weight, his need for medication. [07:36]Al discovered a pain in his shoulder that turned out to be diagnosed as terminal cancer! [10:32]The cancer caused many fractures. Al describes how he dealt with that. [18:35]While he was placed in hospice to die, a hurricane came and amazingly, he began to recover. [21:31]Al is suspicious that the cancer may have started all the way back in dental school. [26:07]By rejecting the idea of chemotherapy, Al needed to plan what would be his quality of life and did much research.  [29:40]Integrative medicine is the answer. Doctors could get in trouble recommending the dietary changes that helped Al. [34:04]Al’s concept of being more integrated and holistic with the understanding that he wants to have a strong immune system to heal my body as naturally as he can, not curing anything but healing the body is the essence of what he’s trying to do. [36:56]What are so few people interested in making these lifestyle changes? [38:21]You are not a believer until it hits you emotionally. [44:11]In the US population about 94 percent has some dental disease and don’t know it. [46:25]Gut health is the emerging centerpiece of preventative medicine and health. [52:36]What tips can Al give the listener who wants to turn their health around? [53:31]Even though Al is primarily on the carnivore diet, he puts in some carbs about once a week to maintain metabolic flexibility. [59:04]You need to develop alpha diversity which is the diversity of species of microbes and bacteria. [01:01:26]There is mitochondria treatment with pulse electromagnetic field therapy. [01:06:08]Al is a big fan of animal organ supplements, meditation, breathing, ridding stress. [01:13:11]Everybody needs to know there are well-documented options when you are confronted with disease. [01:15:49]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Al DanenbergKripalu Center for Yoga and HealthThe Carnivore CodeMy Better Belly BlueprintJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t let the title of this show make you think this episode is mainly for male listeners: you will learn a lot about sexual function and libido that is relevant for women as well. I’ve really been diving deep into research as I work on writing my new book about testosterone function and delaying the aging process, and I have already discovered so many compelling insights that I’ll be sharing some of them with you today.You will learn what it is about visceral fat that makes it so harmful to the body, and also why it becomes a slippery slope that is hard to escape once you add a little bit of this kind of fat to your body. Did you know belly fat is actually classified as an endocrine organ of its own because of the inflammatory chemicals it secretes? This also puts your system in a constant state of inflammation, which inhibits testosterone production and a whole host of other issues relating to metabolic health. And, this all leads to even more belly fat accumulation! And when you have too much belly fat, any testosterone your body is making (or receiving through supplementation) will actually be converted into estrogen. You’ll also learn about the connection between working out too much and libido levels and the importance of napping. Training yourself to unplug and actually shut your brain down is such an important practice to commit to making daily. Remember the goal is not to fall asleep but to rest and check out. If you have trouble falling asleep or feeling really rested, use a blindfold to help your body relax, and your mind will follow. I also share the Taoist theory that posits that (for males) orgasms deplete your essential life force and the importance of preserving them. The idea is to have sex frequently, but not ejaculate frequently. But interestingly, Taoists believe frequent orgasms have the opposite effect on females! Read The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity: A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way for more info.My shows with Dr. Wendy Walsh are also a great resource to check out on this topic.TIMESTAMPS:Both women and men, let's talk about testosterone libido and sexual health. Is there something we can do besides taking medications? [01:49]The first and foremost symptom of trouble is the spare tire. Belly fat is inflammatory and puts you in a state of chronic or systemic inflammation. [04:15]Surprisingly libido and testosterone do not have a direct relationship that we’ve always assumed. [08:09]Teach yourself how to relax, and then you will optimize your sexual health. [09:36]Taoism believes women should have as many orgasms as possible. This is the opposite for the male. [14:46]There are three energy sources: Qi, Shen, and Jing. [15:36]It is a much different story for females in the society of thousands of years ago. [16:32]It takes about 72 hours for sperm and seminal fluid to regenerate. [19:24]In modern society, the female is in a different role and can easily deplete her hormone balance. [21:41]The Taoists want males to withhold their orgasms frequently. [22:28]Science differs from the Taoist theory. Many studies talk about frequency of once a week as being the maximum. [27:44]Pornography is a real problem leading people to believe they are having real sex and interfering with their hormone stabilization. [29:12]Testosterone is not directly connected to libido. [30:59]We must get that life stress and balance and give yourself a fighting chance at being a good lover here with your partner. Develop a sense of humor. [33:26]Supplements: A lot of these products are actually targeting libido rather than testosterone. [38:34]The topic of testosterone replacement therapy has produced some highly disturbing statistics. Look at lifestyle changes first. [42:09]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageThe Health FixTaoist theory re sexual activityTao of Health, Sex and Longevity BoundlessThe Way of the Superior ManFrogs that changed sexMark’s Daily AppleJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Vinson is the Founder of Monkii.co, makers of unique, compact home fitness equipment that allow you to enjoy a full body workout. He has also had quite the interesting journey as a young entrepreneur and lifelong athlete. He made an improbable progression at Georgetown University from walk-on lacrosse player to earning a starting spot and full scholarship. We talk about the unique mindset attributes he displayed as a youth to persevere and continue to excel. One interesting element of that story is how Dan got just a tiny glimpse of his potential with an excellent practice performance, but then took repeat poundings and rode the bench for a long time until he got his chance. You may be familiar with Alex Honnold’s historic ascent of YOsemite’s El Capitan, as portrayed in the movie Free Solo, but if you want to climb El Cap the “regular” way, did you realize that it can take days to get to the top? You have to haul tons of climbing ropes and gear, sleeping bags, food, water, and clothing, hoisting backpacks up rope lines and continually stopping to regroup and climb a new pitch. After a couple failed attempts, Dan’s successful ascent (taking 31 hours!) was only a part way point in the awesome physical challenge. He and his climbing partner got hypothermic at the top. Instead of camping out, they had to hike 10 miles back to Yosemite Valley in the middle of the night with no food or water.You’ll learn how Dan’s extreme passion for outdoors (check out his wilderness workout video from back in the day!) was the inspiration for creating Monkii, and how he leveraged the power of Kickstarter to quickly build Monkii into a home fitness powerhouse. Enjoy the episode, and if you enjoyed learning about Dan and Monkii and want to hear more from him, check out his podcast here.TIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest has many adventure stories to tell covering fitness mentality and competitive intensity.  [01:14]Dan talks about how he was able to build his business quickly. [05:14]What is a stoic mat? It helps balance and stabilizes muscles. [09:05]Dan and his partner have invented many different types of equipment with nature in mind. [13:11]What will the future be in society’s approach to fitness overall? [18:56]If and when we do get back to the gym, the social aspect and support will be there. [19:56]The football winning streak at his high school worked because of the way the players trained. [22:41]Dan played lacrosse in high school and college. He kept in shape in the summer in the wilderness. [24:05]Dan is a good example of commitment the way he kept going to practice with hope of improving enough to make the team. [27:58]It is a challenge to leverage the skills you’ve developed in one arena and apply those to another endeavor [31:34]When you develop commitment as a skill as an athlete, you are a good candidate for any job. [36:46]Dan talks about his rim-to-rim-rim trip to the Grand Canyon and climbing El Capitan. [39:09]Dan describes the ordeal of his climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. [45:01]Can a novice climb El Capitan? [56:04]Repelling is much more dangerous. You cannot make a mistake. [59:54]Is there a trend in the younger generations of how they plan their lifestyle? [01:07:22]LINKS:360 BallWhen the Game Stands TallLive Wild or Die podcastMonkiiChasing Perfection (book about De La Salle high school football)Breaking Muscle Articles by DanQUOTES:“The guys who could stay hungry ended up being the best players.”Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four-time podcast guest Dave Rossi has a unique approach to spirituality and happiness that leaves a lasting impact.  Enjoy our previous shows (like the episode about his book, The Imperative Habit, and Overcoming Fear and Anxiety With Values and Vision) and this Breather show about dealing with fear by using a methodical and effective process. Dave also puts an interesting spin on happiness by urging us to view happiness as our default state once we eliminate all the things that make us unhappy. Hint: most of them are ruminations in the mind about the past or the future! This episode walks you through the four steps you can take in order to truly overcome fear and anxiety. And the way Dave frames things that we too often deem as negative, like failure, will open your eyes to a whole new perspective, which helps when making adjustments to the way we handle negative emotions. The first step when you’re feeling anxious, scared, or anything unpleasant, is to Stop. First, become aware of what emotion and feeling that you are feeling. If it is fear, then call it out. Say, “I am afraid that…” Consciousness is not acting happy, so we can feel happy when we can act happy. Instead, Dave says it’s like, “Shining a flashlight on the deep dark parts of our fears and vulnerabilities and touching them, seeing them, exposing them, and shining them with light so we can feel great all the time.” It’s important to get the difference between the two ― I know I’ve definitely been that overly positive guy that essentially is in denial then! And it needs to be said that it is ok to have fear. It’s normal, we all experience it, but the issue that arises out of fear a lot of the time is that you have to decide what to do with it. And acting on any emotion is not advisable ― certainly not fear. “Fear inhibits clarity, full stop.” The next step is to Process: Where is the fear coming from? Danger? Fear of loss, fear of results, fear of failure? Processing the emotion usually leads back to either a belief, or ego. Dave says, “Using intelligence and thoughts, reason to find solutions to the issues without fear. This will give us greater intelligence and great power to choose.” I love this point of Dave’s because overcoming fears of failure happened to me by both working hard AND smart.  I think of my son now: a college grad, out in the real world now….and real life is scary and discouraging. But if you turn to your values and vision, as Rossi says, you can take action by applying some of that mindset training to envision your path clearly. And that is when you give yourself your best shot. “Tell yourself you need to make the analysis and choice without the fear, but understand the issues surrounding the initial feeling. Dealing with fear is facing the things you need to do, to make something work,” Dave says. “Doubting your ability can be real, more real if you doubt it without fear and without ego. Then you can objectively assess your abilities - not your abilities fogged by fear or ego.” The next step is to Decide: “Decide authentically, with a feeling of love and joy for the task. Decide without fear.” To do that, the key is realizing that any outcome is the outcome that it is supposed to be. We have much less control in our lives than we think we do. Here, Dave uses the example trying to parent your kid into being a “success.” I love this reflection because kids really are on their own path from a very young age, and your job as a parent is unconditional love and support. Like being the caddy to a golfer! You can give advice, but don’t overly orchestrate things, and don’t try to shield them from struggling and failure. There’s so much to be learned there. Dave says failure is supposed to teach us something. That it’s a growing experience. And if a venture fails, it doesn’t mean you’re a failure. Dave says, “Failure is not good or bad, we only think it is bad.” We all know this is true, it’s just hard to swallow. Can you reference any times in life where failure led to something greater? I’ve written  about my failed college running, and I’ve also noticed lots of divorce happening in recent years including myself. You have to see it is a good and necessary and worthwhile run, instead of a failure…..but, use intelligence and thoughts to plot your future. Jordan Peterson says that the reason we have memory is so we don’t repeat the same mistakes. Re-framing it this way is to think that nothing is actually a failure, but a lesson. John Wooden said: “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” And the final step: Happiness. Choose knowing you can fail, but because you want it and love trying it. Not for money or success, but because it’s the right thing to do. And it is also the highest expression of your passions and talents. But….when we get old, we have more responsibility and the stakes are higher. Or are they? We only think they are. We all deserve the clarity and freedom of the young athlete who quit his accounting job and became an athlete. Choose happiness!TIMESTAMPS:To get rid of that state of fear and anxiety, the first step is to slow down and acknowledge what you are feeling. [02:23]The next step is to process it using intelligence and thought. [04:47]Decide authentically with the feeling of love and joy for the task. Brad applies this to parenting. [09:25]If we fail, the failure is supposed to teach us something and thus become a growth experience. [11:43]The reason humans have memory is not for nostalgia, it’s so don’t repeat the same mistakes in the future. [15:27]Get all the stuff that makes you unhappy out of the way, and you’re left with happiness! [16:01]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDave Rossi podcastBrad Kearns Life Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long awaited release of the diet book to end all diet books is here! Two Meals A Day transcends the confusion and controversy about healthy eating, and obsessing over strict food choices and meal patterns required with many niche strategies. Instead, you’ll broaden the focus to a simple and sustainable strategy that works for everyone. Emerging science reveals that when you eat is just as important as what you eat for fat loss, disease protection and longevity. Even among those devoted to choosing the best foods or following strict macro guidelines, it’s possible to fall short of fat loss goals by eating too frequently and engaging in the surprisingly destructive habit of snacking. In this show, you’ll get a great sense of the content of each chapter in the book, starting with a detailed explanation of how to achieve metabolic flexibility—the ability to gracefully burn a variety of fuel sources as needed, with the emphasis on stored body fat as your preferred fuel choice. You’ll understand that our body works most efficiently in a fasted state, with autophagy, immune function, cognitive function and inflammation control all optimized. You’ll also learn why simply ditching the Big Three toxic modern foods (refined sugars, grains and industrial seed oils) will get you most of the way toward your potential. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to make the best choices in the ancestral food categories, and form an empowering mindset by rejecting self-limiting beliefs and behavior patterns and operating from a stance of gratitude, mindfulness, and self-confidence. The show will also overview how to implement the important lifestyle practices of sleep, rest & recovery, increased general everyday movement, and brief, high intensity workouts. Enjoy this highly informative conversation with Mark and pre-order Two Meals a Day here!TIMESTAMPS:Brad and Mark Sisson bring you up-to-date on the latest information on healthy eating. [01:58]Their new book, Two Meals a Day will give you all that you need to get on that path for better health in a simple message. [06:43]Metabolic flexibility encompasses a lot of different ways of eating. One can get there either with Keto or intermittent fasting. [09:14]The point is really what's the least amount of food I can eat and maintain muscle mass, maintain energy and not get sick? And most importantly not be hungry. [11:32]The biggest problem we have had throughout the last several decades has been taking in excess calories and storing them as fat. [14:40]How can you get comfortable eating only two meals a day? [17:41]People have tended to live and die by the number of calories, counting calories in and calories out. That’s not how it works. [20:31]Get rid of the crap. The big three: sugar, industrial seed oils, and processed grains. Try it for twenty-one days. [26:36]Learn to do this systematically and methodically so that your body learns to adapt. [31:22]We want all the food we eat to taste fantastic. We don’t need to be beholden to what someone says is “healthy” or to worry about hunger. [35:30]Making good choices within the ancestral food categories: meat, fish, fowl, eggs, fruits, nuts, and seeds, does not have to be complicated. [36:51]New information just keeps coming. Don’t be afraid to try something different. [41:18]The enjoyment of the experience in itself contributes to a healthy diet. [44:20]Sometimes you find out that what you have been eating is actually causing much of your physical discomfort like indigestion, arthritis, bloating and such. [48:10]Many people listen to us and read the books and know what to do, but don’t understand why they fall off the rails. What can they do? [50:27]  Sleep is the single most overlooked opportunity to reassess health, whether it's mental health, restorative health, or whether it's recuperation from an illness, or whether it's just keeping your sanity about you [01:00:39]Learn how to allocate time for social interactions, not on a device. [01:05:44]Move more…not just exercise. With micro-workouts, you are risking fatigue or breakdown. [01:07:26]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageMark’s Daily AppleTwo Meals a DayThe Fatburn FixThe Circadian CodeBurnThe Primal Blueprint Wheat BellyBiology of BeliefLights Out, Sleep, Sugar and SurvivalJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of my five-year health and fitness reflections covers some great exercise breakthroughs that I’ve implemented recently, as well as some lifestyle and mindset strategies that I’m placing great importance on these days. I was talking with my former podcast guest and lifelong super athlete Dave Kobrine - the king of morning routines (listen to this show about his 2.5 hour daily regimen featuring waking with the sun for some easy cardio, a cold plunge and hot sauna, plus long weight training sessions). At the age of 59, Dave has a PhenoAge of 47, and together, we came up with some of our most beneficial highlights and best practices for aging gracefully, so let’s get to it!ExerciseSome great overall trends for me in the past five years have been:Backing off from workouts that are too tough and cause soreness/extended recovery timeDoing micro workouts on more active days. I have seen over time just how much a little here, a little there, every day, really adds up in the long run.Rethinking Jogging and overall minimizing endurance exercise. I don’t know how your brothers or Dietch can keep doing it but it doesn’t seem healthy to run marathons in one’s 50s. Certain genetic profiles may be more adapted. e.g., Non-dunkers…Variable resistance training using an X3 bar and stretch Cordz for less soreness and less joint load. See my Day in the Life video to see how I work with both. Doing my Morning Routine every single day for the past 4 years. Since I have low consistency in life overall, this has made a life-changing difference. I feel fitter and more resilient overall, and when my knee heals, I expect to perform superhuman feats/set records.Cold plunge! As you probably already know, doing a cold plunge is a staple in my morning routine, and if you are interested in setting up your own chest freezer to do cold water therapy at home, check out this video where I explain the steps behind my setup.Fighting the hyper connectivity battle: I love the positives that come with technology, but I also can’t ignore the many downsides, so down time and spending time away from screens is something we all must prioritize by using discipline. What really works for me is, instead of simply relying on willpower all the time, I make an effort to orchestrate opportunities where I have to get away from the computer/phone. It helps so much when you find ways to be disconnected from your phone, like doing exercise, going in the sauna or jacuzzi, napping, or taking a meditation break. SleepSo incredibly dialed in there for years dating back to triathlon days getting 12 hours a night. However, in the back of my mind I have that wimp question - am I accustomed to luxurious sleep habits and sort of addicted like junk food?MindsetIt is so important that we work on formulating a strong and empowering mindset that allows us to best deal with the things we all face daily, like anxiety, uncertainty, setbacks….things that are certainly heightened and exacerbated right now. But I love what Dave Rossi says about the pursuit of happiness: Lasting happiness is more about removing things that make you unhappy, and then you are left with happiness. This is powerful. When faced with fear and anxiety, respond by redirecting your thoughts to your values and your vision. Dr. Ron Sinha also explained on the show that FOMO has actual health consequences, so remember that your mindset literally plays a role in the state of your health.Another interesting manifesting concept is that that which you fixate on has a tendency to play out. Yes, good and bad. Remember what Luke Storey says: “Just doing the act is huge.” When Luke was on the podcast, he emphasized the importance of being grateful now and then going forward from that perspective, because you simply cannot manifest without having gratitude for what you already have. And Dan Millman, author of my favorite book and recent podcast guest says, “Be happy now, without reason, or you never will be.”TIMESTAMPS:The mindset for so long has been a struggle and suffer to become a champion or even just to become fit. We have a tendency to overdo it. [02:28]Rest and recovery are most important. [05:14]Micro workouts make a fantastic contribution to your fitness. [08:21]You get a better workout from short explosive effort than you do from a steady state. [10:02]You get a fine cardio workout even with stop and start activities. [14:11]The X3 bar promotes the concept of variable resistance training. [17:10]A recap of this show talks about backing off from workouts, emphasizing micro workouts, re-thinking cardo, and variable resistance training. [23:04]The cold plunge is still very much recommended for health benefits both physically and psychologically. [23:51]It is very important to fight the battle against hyper-connectivity. Don’t let technology rule our lives. [26:07]Keeping an eye on your mindset is empowering as we struggle with today’s quarantine and other anxiety producing situations. Be clear on what it is that you want to make you happy. [30:02]Try making a vision board. [31:58]LINKS:Brad’s shopping PageBreaking Muscle.com8 Weeks OutDr. Phil MaffetoneBrad’s Morning RoutineMark’s Daily AppleDr. Art De Vany with FerrisRun for your Life, But Not Too FarBody by ScienceJaquish X BarBrad’s Cold PlungeBrad’s podcast with Dr. John JaquishDay in the Life of Brad KearnsDr. Joe DispenzaQUOTES:To pursue lasting happiness, remove things that make you unhappy. You have to dial things back a bit, and even the great experts in fitness are now pounding this drum so well - we’re really experiencing a transformation in mindset, which for so long, has been “struggle and suffer” to become a champion, or even just to become fit.Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robb Wolf is on fire! The Paleo movement founding father shows why he is one of true thought leaders of modern times with an assortment of breakthrough insights and aggressive challenges to stuff that ain’t right. It’s refreshing, it’s inspirational and it makes for an absolutely fantastic show.We start with a check-in on Robb and his family’s incredible journey from Northern California to Nevada to Texas and soon off to establish a new home in Montana or thereabouts. Robb also describes his longtime passion of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and how he applies age appropriate modifications to his training regimen. Then Robb challenges the widespread fascination and popularity of intermittent fasting, saying that most data suggesting caloric restriction promotes longevity comes from animal studies where they restrict nutrient-deficient processed food. Of course one will live longer with less junk food! On the flip side, there is research to suggest that eating more species-appropriate food and being more active, especially preserving lean muscle mass, can extend lifespan! There’s an awesome takeaway point for peak performance and longevity: “Lift more weights and eat more protein if you want to perform better and live longer/”Robb is not afraid to call BS when inclined. He describes how disgraced ex-CrossFit founder Greg Glassman delivered inappropriate programming that caused Robb to sustain a severe back injury in 2005. He calls royal bullshit hoax on the hallowed Blue Zones book and lifestyle movement, citing recent research that the Blue Zone population pockets happen to be pockets of poor birth record keeping and high rates of pension fraud. Robb is skeptical about our potential for increasing supercentenarian-ism, saying even today’s healthiest specimens might want to be satisfied with living well to 90 or 100. When Dave Asprey’s often-repeated boast of living to 180 was mentioned, he went on record saying with Dave’s wacky biohacking techniques he’ll be lucky to hit 70. I tend to agree when I heard Dave say a few years back that because he was so busy running a business and being a family man, that he wrote one of his books working for months between the hours of 3am and 7am--of course utilizing his favorite devices, tricks and substances to give him superhuman productivity. If you are new to ancestral health and haven’t heard of this guy, Robb is a former research biochemist and two-time New York Times/Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He and co-author Diana Rodgers released their book, Sacred Cow, in 2020. which explains why well-raised meat is good for us and good for the planet. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked Healthy Rebellion Radio podcast, books and seminars. He’s known for his direct approach and ability to distill and synthesize information to make the complicated stuff easier to understand.We explore the insights in Robb’s book, Wired To Eat, about balancing appetite and Robb discusses his landmark five-year project with Diana Rodgers called Sacred Cow, which became a popular book and documentary film.Get ready for some wild, controversial and surprising insights with this hard hitting and memorable conversation with Robb!TIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest today pulls no punches in bringing out some real misunderstandings being presented out there in the community. [02:02]With so many people pulling up stakes and moving to other areas, it is important to respect the new location and be a good neighbor. [06:26]Robb is into Brazilian jujitsu which is keeping him in very good shape as he ages. [10:40]How can the aging process be delayed by physical activity? Robb talks about how he’s dealing with a severe back injury. [17:41]Such a big part of coaching is trying to get people to slow down and rest more. [23:52]Maybe we need to learn more about intermittent fasting.     [26:31]Overeating accelerates the problems of cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, etc. [31:15]What is the real truth about Blue Zones? [34:37]If you are using fasting as your weight loss regimen, the food you do eat needs to be the right kind. No matter what, you should be doing strength training. [38:39]Is appetite a regulator of your caloric intake? [47:56]Taking a cold plunge can be a stressor.  It can just be 70 degrees. [55:40]Sacred Cow is a book and a film taking on the ethical environmental and health considerations of a meat inclusive food system. [59:28]Why do we need to check our electrolytes? [01:06:57]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageRobb WolfThe Paleo Solution bookWired to Eat bookSacred Cow bookSacred Cow movieLMNT electrolyte productHealthy Rebellion membership groupHealthy Rebellion radioKeto Reset DietBrazilian jujitsuLMNTJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by a lengthy email exchange with my childhood friend, former podcast guest and ageless wonder athlete, Dave Kobrine (age 59 with a recent biological age result of 47!), I offer a two-part show discussing major health and fitness insights and reflections over the past five years. You’ll enjoy hearing about our best practices, especially Dave’s legendary morning routine, and you’ll hear tips and tricks you can easily implement covering eating, exercise, mindset, and lifestyle topics. In part one, I detail some of the concessions I’ve made to chronological aging, like making sure that both my diet and my workouts are evolving in alignment with my body’s own natural evolution, as well as committing to a routine that focuses on flexibility and mobility for injury prevention, and much more!Overall, looking at my pattern from 2017-2021, I have to say that I feel much much better loosening the purse strings and eating healthy nutritious food and recently focusing on animal food-emphasis. In 2017, as I was working on the Keto for Life book, I went pretty hard core, eating 50g of carbs a day or less, and trying to do sprint workouts and weight workouts. Truthfully, I felt like crap frequently, for 3 days here, 4 days there….Plus, maybe the fact that I was also going through a divorce and my daughter was struggling did not help matters as these personal events were also pretty fatigue-provoking.  But reflecting on how I felt back in 2017, I truly feel even better now than I did then, regardless of the fact that I am obviously older. My perspective on a few things, like the intensity of my workout sessions, fasting frequency, and my amount of carb intake, has shifted and evolved. I’ve dialed back on the explosive, intense workouts sessions, as they can be very strenuous and can take too long to recover from. When you add a super-strict keto diet on top of it all, that’s quite a bit of stress on your system, and can lead to a pattern of crashing and burning and feeling generally lousy that I personally experienced. As 5 years have passed from age 51-56, some aging observations are taking hold. The main one is margin of error for injury, soreness or fatigue and extended recovery from overdoing it. Like I said, in your 20s, you overdo it for a few days or miss some sleep or jet lag travel and bounce back quickly - or not as quickly as some people boast. I was able to get trashed in my 20s and took weeks to recover from extreme triathlon training.  But, even in my 30s and 40s, I could still bust out to soccer practice or high jump pits and take a few leaps. Check out an older YouTube video, Brad Kearns Barefoot High Jump 5’0, which captures a day when I found some pits while driving by and decided to do a high jump (even though I had forgotten my shoes!). The difference between the ages of 50 and 56 is serious. At 51, I cleared 5’5, which is hard to imagine today. The same with running a 60 second 400m at age 50. Now, I get bouts of panic breathing after doing a 200m or 400m too quickly at practice or at altitude. 3 years ago, I did a couple 6 minute miles, and now, I doubt I could come close.  In many ways, I am fitter and have better injury prevention in place thanks to my morning routine. I guess it is true that with age, you lose explosiveness and some adaptability. One good thing though, is that my aging coincides with my reduction of effort in endurance activities, because I think it can be unhealthy for the 50+ crowd. At least, not very often. So maybe the best approach to aging is to reduce your frequency of big efforts and work hard at being more consistent with your basic fitness efforts. I also never did anything resembling a morning routine until after age 50 and now it’s a godsend, keeping me out of both trouble and pain. Maybe I needed it far less in my younger years, but, at the time of recording this, I’m also at the six-month mark of dealing with a minor knee injury that just keeps on lingering. And while I am happy to report it’s finally going away, it’s interesting to look back on being in my 20s and how running into a slight issue with my back or shoulder would take merely a few weeks to go away, the most severe taking six weeks to completely heal. It really just reinforces the importance of maintaining and strengthening your flexibility and mobility (check out my morning routine video for flexibility and mobility here!) to minimize injury risk, and also just elevate the platform from which you perform all workouts.  I also touch on an interesting article from Dr. Shawn Baker, who says that having greater androgen receptor density can allow you to actually thrive on lower levels of testosterone. But how do you get greater androgen receptivity? By performing strength-training exercises and fasting. Androgen receptors are also particularly dense in your lower extremities, so doing full-body, functional lower-body exercises, like squats, leg presses, and deadlifts, will help increase androgen receptor density in those areas.I wrap up by giving an update on how my thoughts have changed when it comes to fasting frequency, and share where I’m currently at with the carnivore diet, which has been truthfully, fantastic. It’s been amazing seeing just how much my digestion and overall health have vastly improved, all from putting less to zero emphasis on plants and focusing entirely on nutrient dense animal organs and protein. Even my workouts have been positively affected by the change I’ve made to my diet. And, I’ll add that Mark Sisson, king of his infamous Big Ass Salad, has lately admitted to gravitating towards a steak or other protein-based dishes instead of his staple salad for lunch these days. As Robb Wolf says, if you want to live a long life, lift more weights and eat more protein!TIMESTAMPS:Brad talks about how blood testing is estimating your age. He was thrown for a loop when his results came to him. [01:30]There is much you can do to optimize testosterone without using drugs. [03:02]You can develop androgen receptor density by doing strength training and also fasting. [06:04]The ancestral health movement has grown like crazy. [08:42]As Brad is aging, he feels his margin of error for injury, lingering fatigue etc. is taking much longer to recover. [12:32]Brad insists that his early morning routine will help him minimize injury for the rest of his life. [14:03]Maybe check physical therapy first before you go under the knife. [15:34]As you age, you need to tone down some of the efforts and be aware of injury prevention. [19:06]If you get an injury, it is important to rest it and then rest it some more. Be patient. [24:51]Carnivore diet has been very popular lately. There are still many ways to include carbs that are needed. [26:38]You want to eat the most nutrient dense food. Vegetables might not be the best for you! [29:49]If you want to live a long life, lift more weights and eat more protein. [35:42]LINKS:Brad’s shopping PagePrimal KitchenBradkearns.comDr. Kelly StarrettPheno AgeDr. Shawn BakerBrad’s morning routineBrad’s high jumpDave Kobrine podcastBrad’s Cold PlungeKate CretsingerThe Paleo SolutionTommy Wood podcastJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Paul, carnivore diet leader, author of The Carnivore Code, host of the Fundamental Health podcast, is back for show #3! As regular listeners know, Paul makes an extremely compelling argument for a nutrient-dense, nose-to-tail, animal based diet. Paul’s message has hit me extremely hard and compelled me to reconsider the widely-held belief that colorful plant foods form the foundation of a healthy human diet. I proclaim that I have made a permanent shift in dietary habits and philosophy. I no longer go looking for plants to consume in the name of health (this includes my previous go-to meals of salads and steamed vegetables) and I make a concerted effort to increase my intake of the world’s most nutrient-dense foods: organ meats and organ supplements, oily, cold water fish, grass-fed steak, pastured eggs and so forth (learn more with my Carnivore Scores chart).In our previous two shows, Paul explained the rationale for minimizing or avoiding plants in detail. In this show, we learn more about Paul’s background, including living an adventurous, vagabond lifestyle for six years (thru-hiking the 2,700-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 105 days!) before commencing his extensive medical training (Paul is a board-certified psychiatrist and Functional Medicine doc.) Paul’s book, The Carnivore Code, has been extremely well-received as it delivers comprehensive scientific rationale for the seemingly strange carnivore premise--that plants are not necessary and can quite possibly be harmful. One interesting counter opinion to the argument that plants supply awesome antioxidants is that you can achieve the same effect through environmental stressors such as cold exposure, high intensity workouts, and fasting. Wherever you stand on the carnivore premise (or where experts you listen to stand), it’s virtually undisputed that the body operates most efficiently in a fasted state: internal antioxidant production (particularly the “master antioxidant” glutathione), autophagy (the natural internal cellular detoxification process) and immune function are all optimized when you are in a fasted state. Consequently, the intended benefits of drinking a big green smoothie filled with high antioxidant plant foods (kale, celery, beets, spinach…) is eclipsed by not consuming anything. If you’ve never heard Paul before, this show will give you plenty of great insights and entice you to learn more about a nose-to-tail animal-based diet. I contend that I’m not highly sensitive to natural plant toxins, and have less urgency to eliminate them. But the point we emphasize in the conversation is that we all may benefit from aspiring to ascend from kicking ass at Level 5 to reaching Level 7 or Level 9. We have collectively come to believe that things like gas, bloating, transient abdominal pain and imperfections with elimination are “normal” and expected. Challenging these notions and doing personal experimentation with your diet can be really valuable, as it has been for more. Paul’s on the quest to kick ass of course, and you’ll learn about his recent integration of significant amounts of raw honey in his diet in pursuit of better athletic performance and recovery, electrolyte balance, and to hone insulin sensitivity. You’ll also learn about the lifestyle habits of the Hadza in Tanzania, and the overall emphasis on animal foods seen in hunter-gatherer populations across the globe. Paul is headed to Africa in 2021 to study and live amongst tribal peoples! TIMESTAMPS:The nose to tail carnivore diet is very powerful. Brad is convinced that it is the most nutritious diet on the planet. [01:34]Paul changed his goal of becoming a doctor when he realized how much Western medicine focuses on the symptom instead of looking for the root cause. [05:41]If you are not thriving on a paleo diet or other diets, you may not realize that plant toxins could be affecting you negatively. [09:58]We often don’t know what we are capable of as far as maintaining a healthy body. [12:07]Do we need to accept a decline into decrepitude? [15:43]Paul’s journey to where he is now covers the world of travel and learning. [16:36]While hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Paul realized that simplicity is all we really need. [22:46]    When you are taught that certain things are good for you, your body craves them even though they might not be good for you. [26:30]For a lot of people who have inflamed guts or issues, more fiber and more vegetables make them worse. [39:10]Raw organs are very nutritious however the capsules with desiccated organs are more portable and have more nutrients. [44:34]There is this question of strategic inclusion of carbohydrate into the diet for performance and recovery purposes. [48:32]We’ve elevated vegetables and greens as Gods! [57:22]Dr. Paul Saladino is going to Africa to study the Hadza and other indigenous people. [01:04:58]LINKS:Brad’s shopping pageDr. Paul SaladinoThe Carnivore CodeHeart and Soil    Paul Saladino’s 1st showPaul Saladino’s 2nd showLucy MailingJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you have the emotion of worry, it causes disease in the upper GI - that’s a fact. The emotion of fear affects your adrenals, kidney, and bladder, grief and depression affect the immune system, and the emotion of anxiety affects the heart,” reveals Dr. Josh Axe.The bestselling author and functional health superstar brings energy and enthusiasm to this wide-ranging interview on all matters of healthy living, especially the insights in his new book, Ancient Remedies: Secrets to Healing with Herbs, Essential Oils, CBD, and the Most Powerful Natural Medicine in History.Dr. Axe starts off by describing how his mother’s cancer diagnosis led him down the path of functional medicine. You’ll learn the importance of mindset and diet for healing and wellness, and we’ll also explore the divergent approaches of western and eastern medicine, and how we can better integrate a holistic approach to healthy eating, healing from disease and dysfunction, and experiencing vibrant health. Dr. Axe discusses the “like supports like” concept, extending beyond the familiar idea of consuming organ meats to nurture the function of the corresponding organ in your body to describe how numerous plant foods resemble organs in appearance (carrot looks like eye; walnut looks like brain) and can provide accordant nutritional benefits. This fast moving show contains tons of takeaway tips for healing herbs like astragalus (overall immune boosting) and tumeric (not just anti-inflammatory but also helps getting blood moving - nourishing your “Chi” energy in Chinese medicine). Dr. Axe brings a lot of spirituality to his health insights, and you’ll appreciate his emphasis on living in gratitude. One of his final takeaway insights is to perform a “spiritual triathlon” every morning, such as a gratitude exercise.  Here are some of the most important points Josh makes in the show that pertain to his book, Ancient Remedies:Heal your body using food as medicineMindset is so important for healingJust how many of our common ailments are caused by the foods we eatOne topic we spend a good amount of time on is the idea that Like Supports Like. Meaning, consuming foods that look like organs actually supports those organs. Some examples include:Tomatoes look like heart chambers – and guess what? They’re cardio-protective. Studies show that eating tomatoes reduces blood pressure, and protects the heart from damage during a heart attack.Reishi mushrooms resemble kidneys and adrenals – and boost energy and stamina, even in people with conditions like fibromyalgia.Coconuts look like heads – and coconut oil is good for brain health.Carrots resemble eyes – and are good for vision. Walnuts look like mini brains – and are the best nut for brain health. Studies show that eating walnuts improves cognitive processing speed and memory.Celery stalks look like bones – and protect bone health. Ginger looks like a stomach – and is an antidote for nausea.And what about like supports like when it comes to organs themselves? And what about the carnivore rationale? Here’s a quick list of the colors and tastes of foods that activate and support specific organs:Green – detoxificationOrange – digestionYellow – immuneBlue - hormonal/endocrineRed - heartSour – liverSweet – pancreasBitter – heartUmami – lungsSalty – adrenalDr. Axe also brings up the importance of eating right for your element. By that, he is referring to how there are 5 elements in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda (the Doshas). Think of it like an ancient personalized health plan; similar to enneagram tests, but for diet.The founder of Ancient Nutrition, Dr. Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine (DNM), doctor of chiropractic (DC) and clinical nutritionist (CNS), who is fueled by a deep passion for helping people get healthy, by empowering them to use nutrition to fuel their health. He is the bestselling author of KETO DIET, Eat Dirt, and COLLAGEN DIET, and his newest release, Ancient Remedies. He also founded the natural health website DrAxe.com, one of the top natural health websites in the world today, that focuses on nutrition, natural remedies, fitness, healthy recipes, home DIY solutions and trending health news. Dr. Axe is also the co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, which provides protein powders, holistic supplements, vitamins, essential oils and more. Check out his recently launched podcast, The Dr. Axe Show which features interviews with top health influencers such as Dr. Oz, The Skinny Confidential, Dr. Perlmutter, Dr. Will Cole & many more! He also loves to share useful health tips on his social media channels, so connect with him on Facebook and Instagram if you're interested! QUOTES:“I have learned, from spending so much time studying ancient medicine, that emotional health is the biggest root of cancer.”Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show is inspired by my interview with EndMyopia.org founder Jake Steiner, published on Nov 3, 2020. I was so inspired by Jake’s message that I ditched my glasses cold turkey after our interview, which took place on August 25, 2020. Five months down the road, I wanted to provide an update and give you some practical tips to start down the road of improving your vision naturally. As Jake explained when he was on the podcast, not only did he cure himself from his own case of extreme myopia, he was able to do so entirely naturally. His recommended three steps for correcting vision are as follows: a little bit of blur, taking baby steps, and quantifying your results.Like I said, I personally went the cold turkey route when I ditched my computer glasses following recording my show with Jake back in August 2020. Going cold turkey was not necessarily the ideal strategy, but it’s actually been a revelation for me. If you want to learn about Jake’s movement and the scientific rationale to second guess the entire premise of lifelong dependency on reading glasses, listen to the episode.Jake offers a compelling premise: “Eyes are just fine” but are being traumatized by focusing on a near object for long periods of time. Computer screens, while not great, are actually better than the small(er) devices, which you look at from a much closer view. And this is happening because you are putting your ciliary muscle into spasm with extended focus on a close screen. Pseudo myopia is also not the same thing as real myopia, which is why it’s important to relax eye muscles by looking at distant objects. Putting on prescription glasses is like a crutch; you are putting the muscle in a constant contraction, so it atrophies.If you are game for a challenge and a path to improved vision, here’s how to play. Luke Storey, host of the Life Stylist podcast, is also going to manifest this shit!1. Strive for a Lil Bit of Blur: In my case, my correction is minimal. I just increase the zoom size on the screen and it looks fine.2. Take baby steps: Don’t make it too tough for yourself! I went cold turkey for a while, but now, I reach for my glasses when: I’m tired, it’s the evening, or there’s poor lighting.3. Quantify: Place an eye chart on the wall and tape on the ground. Or, try out Jake’s awesome app Meow-sure and get a baseline cm or diopter score for your eyesight. Do tests in the exact same lighting conditions to get correct baselines. Then, after testing after a long outdoor hike, test after three hours of looking at a screen, and you can see how you make your eyes WORSE quickly! When it’s real, it’s a real mindblower.4. Take long breaks. Short breaks are okay, but the 1-2 minute recovery is not long enough to get out of spasm. It’s better to go for long work periods if necessary, and then take a 30 minute break focusing on distant objects.Hopefully this show encourages you to strive for a little bit of blur and keep challenging your eyes, however, don’t go overboard because you will risk giving up because it’s too tough (like extreme exercise). I bought a book years ago about improving your vision without glasses that claimed ‘In just 40 minutes a day of eye exercises,’ you can improve your vision. It’s also extremely important to note that too much blur can mess with the brain to the point where it becomes your new normal, and the brain forgets what true clarity is like. And, amazingly, the visual cortex fixes even astigmatism (misshapen lens). With a little bit of blur, you can strive to improve by a 1/4 diopter in 3-4 months. So far, I’m at 4 months. My eyes are at R 0.5 and L 2.5 (yes, I have monovision; the doctor always reminds me, “Brad, people pay me big money to have your eyesight!). I’m looking forward to checking in a year from now, as my right eye should not need a prescription by then. TIMESTAMPS:If you are tired of wearing glasses, listen to these ideas. [01:34]Increase the zoom size on your computer screen or change your prescription. [04:25]Brad describes a good way to test your eyesight at home. [07:38]Most of the time, damage to the eyesight is because of our behaviors rather than a fixed medical diagnosis. [09:31]People don’t realize that if you wear glasses, it affects your posture, how you walk, and how you look, and your social behavior. [11:14]Strive for a bit of blur and take baby steps as you try this experiment. [14:02]LINKS:  Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping PageJake Steiner Podcast    End Myopia.orgMeow-sureQUOTES:“People don’t realize that if you wear glasses it affects your posture, it affects how you walk, how you look, your social behavior, it’s an extremely integral part of our existence. and bad eyesight has been associated with things like depression, anxiety, and inhibited physical performance.” - Jake Steiner Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a journey into our ancestral past! Today, I’m talking to Chris Kelly about the way we bond and socialize as humans and our genetic expectations for health. In this episode, you’ll finally learn the real truth about how our modern living arrangements (such as the monogamous, nuclear family) has a widespread effect on all areas of our lives.As you may already know, modern life is WEIRD and disconnected from our genetic expectations for health and our ancestral experience. WEIRD is actually an acronym for Westernized, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. Society, as we know in the WEIRD world, is a wholly modern construct that is a product of religious dogma and heavy handedness dating back to the Middle Ages more so than a sophisticated way to live our best life as humans. But Chris is committed to going deeper and deeper to address these disconnects. As the founder of NourishBalanceThrive.com, a comprehensive health testing and consulting program, he has delved deep into the world of healthy eating, exercise, and stress management to optimize health. In this show, Chris turns his attention to our cultural norms that are actually a disconnect from our deepest biological human drives. Namely the monogamous nuclear family; the white picket fence phenomenon. Chris and his family are performing an experiment in 2020 by cohabiting with another family in the name of CO PARENTING and community child rearing. He’s stopping short of the recently popular trend of open relationships, but we definitely address the matter in the show; both males and females are wired to mate with multiple partners in the name of our deepest and most primitive biological draft of passing our genes onto the next generation. You’ll be fascinated by Chris’s quick mind and endless curiosity, as he shares fascinating stories and research that he has come across through his work. Chris talks about the true cost of loneliness, and reveals a very scary fact: “Being lonely is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.”Chris is truly a deep thinker, and he dispenses many thought-provoking insights and questions throughout this episode, and also provides a comprehensive reading list for you to dig deeper into this fascinating subject! Enjoy listening to the unique and incredibly well-informed perspective Chris has to offer, and check out the Nourish Balance Thrive podcast here!TIMESTAMPS:From diet and exercise, in this podcast, we are looking into the way we bond and socialize. [01:25]Chris talks about how discovering ancestral health stuff changed his life. [04:31]Are we too obsessed with delivering this message about ancestral health? [08:06]We live in a WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) society that colors our outlook on our world. [09:06]One can be surrounded by people and still be lonely which is detrimental to our health. [15:28]We differ from the great apes in the way we bear and raise our children. It’s important to look at that. [18:25]Aloe parents, according to anthropologists, means somebody other than the parents who contribute to child-rearing. [21:05]Anthropologists have studied the evolution of man. When did we lose our fur? [26:58]We hear that marrying your cousin is not a good idea, although research has shown that marrying your sixth cousin is a good idea! [27:42]The way we live now in a nuclear family is a result of a campaign that was run by the Catholic church in the middle ages. [29:20]Almost no animal in the world is truly monogamous. [33:54]Humans are one of the few primates that will abandon an infant given inadequate social support. [37:05]Our basic biological drives are in conflict with the advancement of culture. [40:47]After the age of 35 or so your reproductive fitness increases, if you stop having your own babies and you start investing in your daughter's kids. [45:24]Chris talks about his experiment with two families living together. [47:12]You can’t deny the biological urges. [56:44]In humans, the primary purpose of sex is not for reproduction. It is for bonding. [59:53]You need to get really clear on what it is that you value. [01:02:52]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageChris KellyNourish Balance ThriveLonelinessTribeMothers and OthersThe Weirdest People in the World.BehaveSex at DawnEthical SlutThe Values Guided Action Worksheet Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! 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Did you know that the health risks associated with loneliness are about the same as the risks associated with obesity? Yes, that’s right, it’s not just your emotional well-being that is affected by your social interactions and intimate relationships — your longevity is also directly and adversely impacted by loneliness. In fact, loneliness can actually change your personality, making you more selfish and less sensitive to others. It’s also strongly associated with an increased risk for dementia, and lonely people actually have a 20% increase in their risk for early death from heart disease, stroke, or cancer. In the final episode of this three-part breather show about the future of health and fitness and the 9 tips you can take to transform your life this year, we will cover the last four items on the list:#6: Prioritizing live social interaction and your intimate circle of family and friends#7: Evolving love relationships to the next level #8: Reprogramming your brainand, finally:#9: Taking baby steps to achieve your goals Here we go!Prioritizing Family and Friends, Your ‘Intimate’ Circle:It’s no secret that a lot of people feel lonely during this pandemic, but maybe one lesson we can learn from that is to be more proactive in making plans and engaging in live social interaction. The truth is, loneliness is a big deal; Keto For Life explains why when discussing longevity attributes: “Two-thirds of Americans have lost 90 percent of their friends over the past decade. Common reasons include moving to a new city, entering an all-consuming romantic relationship, or simply drifting apart. Thirty-three percent of Americans admit to having had a falling-out with a close friend or extended family member such that they are not on speaking terms. Thirty percent more people live alone in the United States than did in 1980, many of them elderly and thus less likely to engage socially outside the home. The disastrous health consequences of loneliness and isolation are widely acknowledged. Social isolation is strongly associated with increased risk of dementia. Lonely people have a 20 percent increased risk of early death by cancer, heart disease, and stroke. These are about the same as obesity risks! Loneliness and isolation can actually change your personality whereby you become more selfish and less sensitive to others. This is a genetically programmed survival mechanism against the very real survival threat that isolation posed in primal times.” John Cacioppo, PhD, director of the University of Chicago’s Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience, and author of Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection, describes the phenomenon as follows: “When you feel lonely, you get more defensive. You focus more on self-preservation, even though this is not done intentionally. Completely unbeknownst to you, your brain is focusing more on self-preservation than the preservation of those around you. This, in turn, can make you less pleasant to be around.”Evolving Love Relationships to Next Level: Emotionally Intelligent Relationships:My shows with John Gray and Wendy Walsh are both great resources for information about this topic. The last time John was on the podcast, we discussed his book, Beyond Mars and Venus, and he talked about how one of the challenges of modern times is how evolving cultural dynamics are asking more from romantic relationships than ever before. Another thing John stressed was the importance of nurturing our biological drives so we can optimize our hormones with good relationship practices, and the Essential Male/Female Assignments, which are:Men: Engage in Venus talks and don’t speak when you have a negative emotional charge (be a calm, cool, and collected Kung fu master!). Take cave time to replenish testosterone (by solving problems, tackling challenges, etc). David Deida, author of The Way of Superior Man, advises us to, “lean into a female’s emotional outbursts.”Women: Don’t nitpick, and work to express everything as preference. Remember that men just want to be the hero in the story.Wendy Walsh says there are “no rules” (e.i., swiping a screen to find a new mate). In discussing the challenges of the all consuming modern relationship, Wendy asserts that “too much autonomy means no intimacy. Too much union means fusion, and that’s not healthy either.” Some great takeaways from John Gottman: “Discover your own happiness and bring it to a relationship.” John Gray says to look to yourself to be happy, and a relationship to make you happier. Get that 80% by yourself, and the final 20% is the cherry on top. It’s also key to realize that you can’t change your partner. “Most martial arguments cannot be solved, because they emanate from fundamental differences in lifestyle, personality, or values. Fighting is something that wastes time and harms your marriage. A successful relationship depends on the extent to which the male can accept the influence of the woman he loves and become socialized in emotional communication.” In your day-to-day lives as a couple, you have hit upon a dynamic that keeps your negative thoughts and feelings about each other (which all couples have) from overwhelming the positive ones. The goal is to have an emotionally intelligent marriage. Also, keep in mind that, “neuroses don’t have to ruin a marriage. If you can accommodate each other’s ‘crazy’ side and handle it with caring, affection, and respect, your marriage can thrive.”Reprogramming Your Brain:One recurring theme in all our lives is that we are replaying flawed childhood programming and our subconscious runs the show, 93-98% of time, as per Bruce Lipton. The way to counteract this is by awakening to this idea, acknowledging our patterned behavior and ‘issues’ and taking some space to control thoughts and emotions. Work on responding, instead of reacting.One of my most inspiring shows was with John Assaraf, who talked about Innercise, which is how to rewire your brain neurons through “tiny actions” that are do-able and non-intimidating. This helps build up your confidence and also helps you to start thinking differently. The brain has neuroplasticity, meaning it can become rewired for success and positivity, so why not take advantage of this?Remember to “Take 6” under stress. There are also a host of other techniques that take practice and repetition: affirmations, positive self talk, tools like MyNeurogym online courses, physical priming techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, meditation and mindfulness training, CBT, subliminal tapes. Or how about just refraining from self-critical comments and self-limiting beliefs? And then, start envisioning some possibilities?I also love what Jack Canfield says about implementing ‘Turnaround statements’: “If you want to find happiness in life, put a muzzle on that inner critic and transform it into an encouraging, loving, and positive inner coach.” The inner critic can be incredibly destructive; Canfield cites research that we talk to ourselves around 50,000 times per day and that 80 percent of that self-talk is negative. Canfield’s suggestion is to identify the belief you would like to change, determine how that belief limits you, and decide how you would rather be, act, or feel. Then, create a “turnaround statement” that affirms or gives you permission to be, act, or feel this new way. Then, you implant the statement into your subconscious mind by repeating the statement for 2-3 minutes, several times per day for a minimum of thirty days. If this stuff sounds silly to you, you’re right. The Imperative Habit is full of great words of wisdom from Dave Rossi, one of my favorites being the importance of sticking to your values and vision when you experience stress, fear, pressure. He also suggests we try framing these negative emotions entirely differently, so we can see that stress, fear, and pressure are actually choices. And they’re caused by obsessing on an outcome or what you think others might think. So just fake it ‘till you make it if necessary! Do something about it. Eliminating stuff that makes you unhappy is ultimately what leads to happiness. I also love what psychologist Gay Hendricks says in his book, The Big Leap, which advances the compelling argument that we bump up against an “Upper Limit” in life. Hendricks describes, “An inner thermostat setting that determines how much love, success, and creativity we allow ourselves to enjoy. That thermostat setting usually gets programmed in early childhood. Once programmed, our Upper-Limit thermostat setting holds us back from enjoying all the love, financial abundance, and creativity that’s rightfully ours.”Taking Baby Steps to Achieve Your Goals:There seems to be a huge recurring theme that, instead of grand plans and huge goals and dreams, you just take baby steps, meaning, you set do-able, intermediate step goals.Instead of a million zillion, see if you can get a handle on your consumer debt and start spreadsheeting. My morning routine has been a life changer for a free-wheeler like me. As I’m now on a 4 year streak with this routine, it’s become less and less reliant on thought and motivation and willpower - I just know it will happen. Finally, when it comes to achieving goals, and the things you do in order to make them happen, remember that taking baby steps is the key to actually making progress. Don’t think, don’t judge, don’t hesitate - just do what you can, when you can, and then enjoy watching all your efforts add up over time!TIMESTAMPS:Brad starts by review of the first predictions for the first two breather shows. Diet, fitness workplace and career dynamic, and discipline with technology were covered. [01:47]Prioritizing your family and friends is more important than ever. When things get back to normal, we will appreciate how important it is. [02:42]Loneliness and isolation are more prevalent than we realize. [04:32]Evolve your love relationship to the next level. Understand how the roles have changed. [07:20]Males should never speak when he is experiencing a negative emotional charge. [12:58]Females need to vent as part of their biological drive to connect but never nitpick. [14:12]Discover your own happiness and then bring that happiness and that stability to the relationship, rather than looking to a relationship to fill a void in you or to make you feel whole. [16:22]Realize that you cannot change your partner. [20:13]Reprogram your brain neurons with tiny actions that are doable. [22:37]Take Six is a good strategy to remember when under stress.  Take six deep diaphragmatic breaths.  [26:59]Learn to be a listener. Learn to make “turn-around statements.” [31:01]When you experience stress, fear or pressure in daily life, you want to redirect your thoughts to your values and your vision. [34:33]There is an inner thermostat setting that determines how much love, success, and creativity we allow ourselves to enjoy. [37:17]Take baby steps on those changes you are wanting to make. [39:48]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageKeto for LifeLoneliness: Human Nature, and the Need for Social ConnectionJohn T. CacioppoBeyond Venus and MarsJohn Gray podcastWendy Walsh podcastInnerciseJohn Assaraf podcastmyneurogym.comBiology of Belief    Luke Storey podcastThe Big LeapKeto Reset DietCenter for Humane TechnologyMedium.com articleTime Well SpentJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I want you to develop a taste for winning,” says Nick Symmonds, one of a kind athlete, YouTube sensation, and two-time Olympian. Nick has forged his own interesting path from a modest and unlikely athletic beginning to the very pinnacle of international elite sport, and competed for the United States in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, and was the World Championships silver medalist in the 800 meters in 2013, and the second fastest American of all time in 1:42.95. A New York Times feature article described Nick as, “The most outspoken, polarizing, and essential American track and field athlete of the past decade. As a runner, his preferred style was to sit and kick. As an activist for athletes’ marketing rights, as well as an advocate for gay rights and gun control, he operated from the front, a loud, bold provocateur.” One official nicknamed him, “Team USA’s official pain in the butt.”These days, Nick works as an “athlete-preneur,” utilizing his passion for fitness to inspire clients to become “the kind of athlete that has so many tools in your chest that you can win no matter how the race goes. Whether it’s rainy, sunny, or windy, you always find a way to win.” Still, Nick is careful to not focus too much on the “winning” aspect of the outcome and points out that it is possible to be “too dedicated.” Instead, he emphasizes the importance of keeping your approach to training light-hearted enough that you still enjoy yourself. “For me, it’s less about the competition, and more about just having fun with fitness: staying fit and inspiring others to have fun with their own fitness.” Nick has also built up an impressive resume in a very short time, in the mountains specifically, and he is currently working on collecting all 50 state high-points! He’s also publicly expressed his desire to climb the 7 Summits, the tallest mountain on each continent. And when he isn’t running or climbing, he can be found working on the business that he co-founded in 2014, Run Gum. Nick’s goal with formulating Run Gum was to have an energy product that you can easily keep in your back pocket for whenever you need it most. He serves as CEO for this fast growing energy company, and in this episode, you’ll learn all about what inspired him to start Run Gum, the clean ingredients it’s made of, and why it’s not just for athletes, but really, for anyone and everyone in need of an easy energy boost. Be sure to check out his awesome YouTube videos here, and enjoy this conversation about the importance of having a balanced perspective in your approach to fitness.TIMESTAMPS:Brad introduces his guest who is a great Olympic runner and promoter of track and field sport. [01:25]For Nick a daily workout is kind of the glue that holds everything else together. [04:33]One commonality that all the good coaches have is patience. [07:15] A coach really sets the culture on a team. [11:54]Because Nick developed his running in a small community, he built up the confidence of how good he was.  This would probably not have happened had he run in stricter competition. [15:06]His coach told him to develop a taste for winning. [17:17]Confidence cannot be understated or undervalued. [19:41]Sometimes you just stop thinking about time and just focus on racing and the time will come. [22:14]After breaking his PR in the race, he was depressed. [25:59]Now with racing behind him, Nick is known as the YouTube guy. [28:32]All three medalists from the 2012 men’s 800 were injured in the 2013 season. [30:56]The New York Times article quotes that Nick was the USA’s official pain in the butt. Why? He knew where all the money in the sport was going. [31:05]Why does he think the athletes have not been able to band together as a force and try to advocate for fairness and for better compensation? [33:00]Maybe a benefit from the COVID is that the whole Olympic movement has been disrupted. [37:22]How did the Run Gum thing get started? [39:18]You really have to understand the money part of your business model to have it succeed. [42:39]Know what you are good at and know what you are not good at. [46:36]What words of wisdom does Nick have for the young athletes? Have fun but focus on where you want to go in life. [53:53]What is in the future for Nick? His YouTube videos are growing in popularity. [57:55]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageNick races Strangers on Venice Beach for 100 bucksNick Symmonds YouTubeNick SymmondsNick undergoes a 30 Day Body TransformationSymmonds wins 6th title US ChampionshipRun GumEliud KipchogeNY Times feature story about Nick’s athlete  advocacy2007 Pre Classic incredible come from behind victory in 800 meters that landed Nick on the world stage of runningQUOTES: “Become the kind of athlete that has so many tools in your chest that you can win no matter how the race goes. Whether it’s rainy, sunny, or windy, you always find a way to win.” Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for part 2 of this series covering the essential steps you can take to transform all areas of your life in 2021. This episode will pick up where we left off and continue to look into the future of health and fitness, with a focus on workplace and career dynamics, exercising discipline with technology use, and prioritizing your relationships with family and friends. Here are some of the most important takeaways from this show:Evolved Workplace / Career Dynamics:Now more than ever, more and more people are becoming home based workers, have a hybrid of a home-office, or other collaborative workspaces. This may emanate from quarantine but also makes so much sense on basically every practical level. Who wants to waste time sitting in rush hour when you could be actually getting stuff done? One byproduct of the evolved workplace may also be economic repercussions. I think we’ll see a decline in popularity for urban living in favor of focusing on a different quality of life. I’m also noticing, thanks to the Internet, that we have a rapid escalation of progressive culture all over the place, which seems to be spreading from the urban centers in all directions. And with it, an escalation of propgressive values in satellite areas. See this already in Sacramento, Bend, OR, Nashville, St. Louis — I even did a primal talk and potluck dinner (might well have been in Santa Monica!)Technology: Discipline, Restraint, Selectivity, and Pro-Activity:It is incredibly important to apply discipline, restraint, and selectivity to your use of digital technology. It is also time to wake up to the reality that we are getting brainwashed! We’ve seen how targeted content creates divisiveness and confirmation bias. Tristan Harris, co-founder Center for Humane Tech and ex-Google design ethicist explains that the algorithms want to draw you in, and cause you to use technology for a longer time. Yes, very, very smart people have created a stylized experience for you, instead of you being in the driver’s seat. I also did a whole breather show about managing Technology Addiction, which you can listen to here.“I’m an expert on how technology hijacks our psychological vulnerabilities,” says Harris, who also was a magician as a kid. He explains that magicians start by looking for blind spots, edges, vulnerabilities and limits of people’s perception, so they can influence what people do without them even realizing it. And this is exactly what product designers do to your mind. They play your psychological vulnerabilities (consciously and unconsciously) against you in the race to grab your attention. He presents a gnarly top 10 list I also detailed in a breather show. Briefly, they are:Illusion of free choice (control menu)Intermittent variable rewards (like how slot machines trigger dopamine; they provide a reliable dopamine hit)Creating FOMO (which is actually correlated with metabolic disease)Emphasizing social approval (fundamental human drive “Like”)Social reciprocity (tit for tat)Infinite programming (that insidious need to ‘play the next episode’) Instant interruption: “Maximizing interruptions in the name of business creates a tragedy of the commons, ruining global attention spans and causing billions of unnecessary interruptions each day.”Bundling your reasons with their reasons (the casino registration counter is through the casino floor; if you go to add a friend on Facebook, you’ll get 100 suggestions).Inconvenient choices. If you try to “Cancel” your New York Times subscription, you get a succession of “Are you sure?” Forecasting errors for time spent: “True cost of a click” in time. Medium.com includes the read time (‘7 minute read’) at the top of every article. The ultimate freedom is a free mind, and we need technology that is on our team to help us live, feel, think, and act freely.So what do you do? First, start with building in other rituals and habits that keep you in balance. Check out my morning routine video for ideas, and be sure to spend 35 minutes, minimum, away from your phone. All manner of workouts are a great habit to pick up, as well as hot and cold therapy, massage appointments, meditation sessions, and fun hobbies like drawing, building legos, or even clay sculpture….all you have to do is figure out which activities you find to be the most engaging and fun, and make it a part of your routine. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for part 3!TIMESTAMPS:Brad reminds us of what points he made in the first show regarding personalizing your diet and micro workouts, and maintaining a kinder, gentler, approach to fitness. [01:28]Take a new look at how to deal with the evolution of the modern workplace. [02:37]What is going to be the big change in the economy as a result of the pandemic? [06:58]   When relocating, people need to pay attention to how they integrate into the new area. [11:49]Develop discipline around your use of technology. [13:23]Listed are ten ways the social media producers and internet giants grab your attention without your knowing it. [16:51]Our society seems to suffer a lot from FOMO (fear of missing out) which has been shown to directly correlate to metabolic disease. [18:35]The ultimate freedom is a free mind. [22:30]What does Brad say to do? Heighten your awareness. The average person reaches for their phone 150 times per day! [24:21]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageTristan HarrisCenter for Humane TechnologyPodcast with Dr. Ron SinhaSix dog Greyhound race turns into seven on YouTubeGreyhound falls but still wins race on YoutubeDr. Elisha Goldstein podcastBrad’s Morning Routine videoDr. Kelly Starrett podcastReady State. comJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an incredible honor to welcome the author of perhaps my favorite book of all time, Way Of The Peaceful Warrior. This book, originally published in 1988, became an international bestseller in 29 languages, a feature motion picture starring Nic Nolte, and launched a long career for Dan as one of the leading new-age authors of the modern era. The subtitle of the book says, “A book that changes lives,” and this has been true to a phenomenal extent in both my own life and for many friends who have read the book and embraced the Way. Dan Millman does a great job blending new age and metaphysical insights into lively storytelling and anecdotes from his own life. Way of the Peaceful Warrior is described as an autobiographical novel, with the setting being Dan’s life as a UC Berkeley college student in the late 1960s ― an ordinary guy striving to excel in athletics and starting to question the foundation of his beliefs and existence. The book has captivated millions across the globe for the past four decades, as Dan offers his message of how to see the world a different way with cleverness and humor woven in at all times. As you will learn from the books and during our conversation, Dan is full of thoughtful quotes and anecdotes that will help you live a life of mindfulness, compassion, kindness, and acceptance. It’s hard to encapsulate what the Way of the Peaceful Warrior is all about in a couple paragraphs, but hopefully our show will draw you in and you will be compelled to read or listen to a book that may just stay with you for the next several decades. As I mentioned to Dan at the outset of the show, it seems like today more than ever we deserve to embrace options different from the often unhealthy forces of hyperconnectivity, social media comparison, FOMO, divisiveness and consumerism. Lest you try to pigeonhole Dan as a woo woo new age guy promoting all day meditation in the forest, reflect on some of his favorite, real-world applicable quotes: “Don’t get too caught up in thoughts and being mindful. Remember that actions define our lives — just do it!” As Dan explains in the show, it’s impossible to control our thoughts or force non-stop happiness. If you can instead take action with behaviors that make you happy (even if you have to “fake it till you make it” at times) this is the real key to happiness. Alas, we have to release our attachment to the outcome and focus on the appreciation of the journey. “Trust the process of life unfolding. Don’t second guess anything, even misfortune. And finally, just when you think you might be turning into a bonafide spiritual guru, remember to, ‘Take yourself lightly, with a dash of humor and another of compassion.’”A former elite collegiate gymnast at UC Berkeley and world champion in trampoline, Dan was a martial arts teacher and college professor for many years. Currently living in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife Joy, Dan has also written 16 other books inspired by his first, enjoyed by millions of people in 29 languages. He teaches worldwide and has influenced people from all walks of life, and his most recent work includes The Hidden School, completing the ‘peaceful warrior saga,’ as well as an audio program, “The Complete Peaceful Warrior’s Way,” available through Audible.com.TIMESTAMPS:Taking action is the path to happiness. (Introducing Dan Millman) [01:50]Three helpful things are to accept our feelings and thoughts, focus on purpose, and then do what needs to be done. [06:04]Can physical talent be developed? [06:57]We are all peaceful warriors because we are all striving to live with a peaceful heart. [10:51]We are all on a journey. We are just at different places on the path. [15:58]What is happiness? [19:22]Strive for excellence rather than success. We can’t control the outcome, but we can control the effort. [21:06]Everything is difficult or even impossible until it becomes easy. [23:41]Anything we practice over time we are going to eventually do with more skill if we do it consciously without intention. [30:02]Humility is overdone. We are who we are. We have our achievements and we have our failings. [35:38]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping Pagepeacefulwarrior.comThe Way of the Peaceful WarriorNo Ordinary MomentsJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy new year and welcome to the newly renamed, B.rad podcast! For the first show of 2021, I’ll be sharing predictions of what’s hot, what’s coming on strong, and how we can sort through all the tips, tricks, confusion, and controversy to take advantage of the absolute most important, most helpful advice for healthy eating, exercise, lifestyle, stress management, relationships, happiness — basically everything! The presentation covers 9 hot topics that I contend are an excellent place to invest time and energy to transform your life. Here is a quick overview of the topics that will be covered over three awesome shows: Personalized dietary patternsMicroworkoutsA kinder, gentler approach to fitnessEvolved workplace and career dynamicsUsing discipline, restraint, and selectivity with technologyPrioritizing live social interaction and your intimate circle of family and friendsEvolving love relationships to the next level Reprogramming your brainTaking baby steps to achieve your goals In Part 1, we will cover the first three items: personalized approach to diet, the fitness breakthrough of the century that is micro-workouts, and rejecting no pain, no gain ethos of the fitness industry for a kinder, gentler approach. When it comes to personalizing your approach to healthy eating, it’s important to remember that it’s not so much about science and biohacking, but rather, intuition, testing, and refining. And when it comes to CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring), it’s extremely helpful to examine the impact that lifestyle behaviors have on blood sugar (not just your food choices). Who knows, this could be the catalyst for a majorly effective behavior change, such as walking after meals! Next, it’s time to clean up your diet: get rids of all processed foods, industrial seed oils, sugar, and processed grain products. Then, it’s time to introduce fasting, because when your body is in a fasted state, it is universally (and scientifically) agreed to be the most efficient functioning of your body. Robb Wolf said, “If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein.” Protein has an especially significant thermic effect: an estimated 25 percent of protein calories are allocated to their digestion. Metabolic flexibility also significantly increases the thermic effect of food. Researchers have observed two to three times the rate of diet‑induced thermogenesis in lean people than in obese people.I think it makes things really simple to realize that skipping a meal, passing on your super antioxidant juice bomb in the morning, giving your digestive system a break and never working out more than 12 hours, pushing the limits once in a while (if you’re metabolically flexible, for an extended fast), and anything related to fasting is going to contribute to health. We talk in detail in Two Meals a Day that you have to be ready for it, otherwise the fast will be too stressful. So, progress gradually, at an intuitive pace, and just wait to eat until you’re hungry, rather than obsessively stuffing your face according to the 24 hour clock of the day.Another important step in personalizing your diet is learning how to optimize carb intake. We can all agree that processed carbs don’t have a place in a healthy diet, but there are still many nutrient-dense carb sources to enjoy. Especially if you are female, dropping carbs and excess body fat can be at conflict with your primary biological drive, which is reproduction. This explains why women’s bodies hold onto more stored body fat than men’s bodies do, and it’s important to remember that eliminating too many carbs can lead to hormonal issues, like thyroid and adrenal problems. Also, if you’re an athlete, carbs are great for fueling both performance and recovery. My take is that I’ve found it’s best to aim for a targeted increased carb intake around high intensity or long duration workouts (meaning, after performing these workouts).Now, onto micro workouts, otherwise known as the fitness breakthrough of the century. They contribute to your daily movement quota (increased fat burning, O2 and blood circulation and cognitive performance) and elevate the platform from which to launch all formal workouts. It also offers a huge cumulative fitness benefit, and also leads to reduced risk of breakdown, burnout, illness, and injury, compared to full length workouts and workout protocols. If you want to see me demonstrate some of my favorite movements to do throughout the day, check out my Day in the Life video!It is truly now the time for a kinder, gentler approach to fitness. It’s about ending “struggle and suffer,” once and for all! The truth is, the fitness industry is a joke, based on flawed assumptions presented in the interest of making money instead of getting you healthy. Endurance, group, gyms are based on twisted business models of attrition / fresh blood and “sell a bunch of memberships and hope people don’t show up!”Plus, we know now that cardio is a waste of time. Check out my article on my new and improved “jogging routine” or what I call Jogging 2.0 (and see the video here). Quite simply, formal, hour-long workouts are too long, and too stressful: they give you a drug-like high (because of endorphins/pain killing sensation) and promote eventual fatigue, hormonal imbalances, immune suppression, and burnout. And remember: Don’t get sore: Dr. Phil Maffetone, Firas Zahabi, and Dr. Craig Marker all have talked about how pushing hard causes cellular damage, ammonia toxicity, and leads to protein synthesis repairing instead of growing/strengthening. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for part 2, which will cover evolved workplace and career dynamics, using discipline, restraint, and selectivity with technology, and the importance of prioritizing live social interaction, as well as your intimate circle of family and friends.TIMESTAMPS:Brad is going to give nine important tips for maintaining the best health in the new year. [02:00]Personalize your dietary pattern. [05:40]Get good at fasting. [11:35]How does one optimize carb intake when you are trying to plan your ancestral health diet? [22:12]Females particularly need to be careful about the desire to lose excess body fat when it comes to counting carbs. [23:19]   If you feel like crap from a dietary transition or in the midst of a dietary transition, something is flawed with your approach. [28:37]Micro workouts are the fitness breakthrough of the century. [34:45]There are many ads encouraging people to exercise where you sweat and get worn out exercising. We don’t think that is the best way. Some say cardio is a waste of time. [46:40]You shouldn’t get sore from workouts. [55:04]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageJohn Assaraf PodcastDr. Wendy Walsh PodcastDr. John Gray PodcastKara Collier PodcastCasey Means PodcastPeter Attia PodcastTwo Meals a DayDr. Tommy Wood PodcastRobb WolfThe Obesity CodeThe Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate PerformanceBen GreenfieldPavel Tsatsouline Kettleball TechniqueBrad’s Morning RoutineMONKIIX Three BarYou, The Owner’s ManualBody by ScienceCardio Doesn’t ExistDon’t Jog. It’s Too Dangerous, Part OneDon’t Jog. It’s Too Dangerous, Part TwoWhy I Quit Jogging (Brad)Run For Your Life, But Not Too FarJogging 2.0 videoFiras ZahabiBreakingmuscle.comJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this momentous day, I hereby re-christen this show as the B.Rad podcast! Why change the name after nearly 250 awesome shows? Why not, when my name is a double entendre and wonderfully in alignment with my main message of maintaining passion and competitive intensity throughout life! Besides, we’ve probably all gotten over ourselves by now, thanks to many life changing shows about healthy eating habits, how to live an active, fit lifestyle, pursue evolved relationship goals, minimize the damage caused by constant distraction and hyper connectivity, live a lifestyle that’s congruent with your stated goals, and of course try to not take yourself too seriously along the way. Seriously, I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to engage 1:1 with thought leaders of the world and I’ve made an effort to maximize these gifts by taking the insights to heart, making a devoted effort to apply them to everyday life, and of course share everything with you. Seven years down the road hosting Primal Blueprint and Primal Endurance podcast and 2.5 years into this podcast I figure it’s time for an updated mission statement and communication of my vision. In this show, I’ll discuss striking a delicate balance between the often cited recommendation to be honest, authentic, and vulnerable against the reality that any public interaction is not really “authentic” in the true sense of the word, but rather a deliberate effort to deliver a specific message. Some of this discussion flows from the surprising insights I experienced in the show where Dave Rossi interviewed me, and I became a bit rattled when Dave asked, “So, what do the listeners still not know about Brad Kearns?” You’ll hear me discuss the topic in detail, but a sneak preview is that I resolve to be a little less conciliatory and a little more bold and direct when I have a difference of opinion or when something smells like BS to me, especially popular notions about healthy eating and exercise. I recorded this show on the heels of two amazing and inspiring interviews with Dr. Paul Saladino and Robb Wolf. These guys are bold, confident, well informed and extremely direct and aggressive in calling out flawed and dated conventional stupidity. Whether or not you agree with them, it’s something to respect and appreciate, and it helps advance the quest for the truth and continued personal growth. Well, I greatly appreciate your support of the podcast; I’ll hope you’ll dig the new name, and look forward to continuing our journey together. Share the show with a friend or loved one! My awesome podcast app called “Overcast” allows you to grab a sound bite at any time while listening to a show and then text the file over to a friend with a few button pushes. We value your feedback and read and evaluate all communication. Please email podcast@bradventures.com with your thoughts, suggestions and questions for a Q&A show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for another fast-moving, hard-hitting show with Dr. Wendy Walsh! Dr. Wendy is back for a third appearance to break down all the reasons why healing attachment wounds is integral to a healthy and successful relationship, and as always, brings her fresh and spicy perspective to the table as we discuss all things related to dating and relationships.In this episode, we confront the possibility that you (and all of us) are replaying a story of relationship dysfunction, get to the bottom of where this repetitive dysfunction is stemming from, and learn a practical, step-by-step approach for healing the root of these issues.Some key takeaways from this conversation with Dr. Wendy:Relationships are less about luck than they are about skill: “It’s not about finding the right mate, it’s becoming the right mate.”A solid couple that lasts a long time is based on three things: 1.) Sociology (what the dating apps look for; what somebody looks like on paper)2.) Biology (whether your pheromones are a good match)3.) Psychology (mainly relating to early life attachments)The most vulnerable period of a person’s life are ages 0-3. This is because you are preverbal, so you can’t process events, especially painful events, like a story. This is why this time is so critical for development. You can absolutely change your attachment style in life, and a huge part of that is choosing a partner that does not feel familiar. A relationship is an “exchange of care.”“Our unconscious processes in our early life experiences shape our personality and dominate our behavior through the lifespan.” “Someone who has a secure attachment style can give and receive care equally.”Dr. Wendy has a favorite metaphor for personal growth: “You’re walking down the street, you don’t see a hole, and you fall in that hole. That’s the level that most people are operating at. But when you decide, I’m going to make a change and I’m going to grow and understand. So then, Stage Two is, you’re walking down the street, and now, you see the hole! And you fall in it. Stage Three is when you walk down the street, you see that hole, and you very carefully use your mind to step around that hole. And Stage Four? You take a different street. And that’s how attachment injuries and so many other physiological injuries get healed.”Catch up with Dr. Wendy’s podcast, Mating Matters, here, and if you missed her first two appearances on the podcast, click here for the first show, Evolutionary Psychology Applied To Modern Love, and here for the second show on Successful Long-Term Relationships, Gratitude, Positive Attitudes, Healthy Parenting, The Future of Humanity, and Matters of Mating.TIMESTAMPS:Brad introduces Dr. Wendy who talks about how the injuries from early childhood influence your choice of partners. [01:35]Four relationship attributes are physical attraction, emotional regulation, empathy, and impulse control. [04:38]Why don’t dating apps include negatives along with the positives? [06:04] What is the chemical process of attraction? [07:31]If your own psychological attachment styles are not a good match, you're going to have problems. [09:38]Women place far less emphasis on looks because they’re more tuned to go for intelligence, which is often showcased through humor. [10:27]What is attachment theory? We form kind of a blueprint for love based on the kind of attachment we had with our primary caregivers. [12:34]What works is: See it. Realize it. Understand it and process it from your emotional brain. [16:13]The one common denominator in a relationship and is you! [21:35]We subconsciously seek a person representing our loving experience from childhood. [22:12]Some people say therapy is reparenting. [24:02]Your parent-child relationships can be a do-over for you, the parent. [26:34]What is the difference between somebody with a secure attachment and somebody who’s avoidant and just physically there? [27:43]In long-term relationships, couples therapy is important because everyone is constantly growing and changing and you need to learn to accommodate. [32:35]In an emotionally fused relationship, it is not about time spent, it’s about mental energy space. [37:12]When questioning, if this is too much work, the best thing to do is to go to personal therapy and learn your part of the interaction. [38:21]You could have unrealistic expectations about being a perfect person or an expectation of what love is. [39:50]Kids are little sponges. They know what’s going on. [41:35]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageWendy WalshMating MattersWendy Walsh Podcast with BradHarry Harlow Monkey StudyVenn DiagramQUOTES:“At the end of the day, we are wired to bond….there are so many mental and physical health benefits of being able to show yourself to somebody in an intimate way.”“Relationships are a Venn diagram: they’re two circles overlapping. And if the circles are too close, you get a fused relationship, where nobody can remember whose problem is whose. But if they are too autonomous and separate, then there is no intimacy. So you want to keep a good chunk of your circle, your sense of self, your autonomy, growing — so you have something to bring back in to the relationship.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy insights on a variety of topics during this breather show, including: the best time to supplement with MOFO and detox reaction considerations; second guessing the concept of caloric efficiency to introduce the concept of moving more frequently, eating more nutritious calories, and coming out healthier; and the correct way to implement the Tabata workout protocol (hint: it only takes four minutes!). I also touch on the issue of struggling with energy during prolonged workouts after switching to a low-carb carnivore eating pattern, and talk about the importance of acknowledging (and healing) from the mental scars caused by overtraining/burnout, so you don’t elicit a fear reaction when it comes to challenging your body with difficult workouts. An important takeaway from this show is that we all have the same ability to utilize our intuition to determine what the right workout is on any given day, and to not let things like peer pressure and the plethora of misinformation one can find on the internet get in the way of listening to that inner voice. I wrap up by sharing some life-changing advice from Mark Manson, who says that the path to happiness is through using self discipline to make choices that make you happy, and that you should view your life more simply, as a series of decisions and actions, and work to maintain an identity that is “defined by as little as possible.” That’s all for today! Thanks for listening, and please send me an email if you have any questions you’d like answered in a future Q&A show!TIMESTAMPS:Mac McGruder says after taking MOFO, he has experienced an increase in energy and focus but has noticed a change in his sleep. [01:48]Daniel brings up a question about minimizing calories. Do we need to slow metabolism for a longer life? [07:23]Chuck Sims is concerned about the carnivore diet and his energy level being low when he participates in endurance sports. [12:52]A listener named Brad is asking about HRT versus HIT. The Tabata idea has been abused. Look for periods of luxurious rest intervals. [16:26]Mark Sisson still recommends combining micro workouts with longer, more structured strength training sessions as part of a complete toolkit. Given that, how would you recommend distributing these with other workouts in a given week? [20:38]Tom Verdich from down under was quite ill after massively over-training. He heard about   the book Biology of Belief and changed his beliefs about exercise. [22:33]All of us at all levels of performance, have this wonderful intuitive ability to determine the right workout to do on a particular day, month, or year. We just ignore that voice so frequently due to peer pressure and misinformation from the internet. [26:19]Tom asks for Brad’s tips on getting over yourself. See your life as simply a series of decisions and actions. [27:34]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageAncestral SupplementsBecoming a Modern Day MOFOKeto for LifeDr. Craig MarkerBen GreenfieldTabataThe Biology of BeliefPrimal EnduranceThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckEverything is F*ckedDay in the LifeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an amazing journey Eric has been on, tackling incredible challenges with minimal preparation or specific skill sets, but armed with an incredible mindset of positivity and resilience. Let’s go backstage into the world of the legendary Navy SEAL BUDS training program that has the huge dropout rate and the unimaginable “Hell Week” designed to break even the strongest of physical specimens. Eric is an understated guy and makes things sound like no big deal. He describes how he “burned the boat” when he landed in Coronado, CA for BUDS training - he was certain he was going to finish no matter what. Eric went on to a long and storied 12-year career with the SEALS, featuring climbing the highest peak in North and South America with no mountaineering background, climbing El Capitan with just a few days of climbing experience, and jumping out of the airplane on the third flight he ever took in his life! Listen as Eric describes how the Navy has invested millions of dollars in discovering the “winning formula” for a candidate to succeed at the highest and most demanding level of service, but has come up empty to date. I think we can discern the secret from how Eric concludes certain comments in the interview. He offers a low-key, matter-of-fact attitude that certain tasks and goals will be achieved no matter what if you believe it to be so. While on active duty, Eric served at various SEAL Teams. He deployed numerous times to hot spots around the world, in support of the Global War on Terror. He received various medals and commendations in the process. As a SEAL, Eric was trained in the use of various firearms, demolition, explosives, radio and computer communications, combat diving, parachute operations, combat casualty care (first aid), survival in various environments, climbing, hand-to-hand combat and tactical driving. He was also a sniper. While on active duty, Eric also climbed El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park, CA. 2007 Honnold there. He also completed 2 of the 7 summits, Denali and Aconcagua both without the use of supplemental oxygen. Wow! He also co-founded a number of different businesses, most notably the BluCore Shooting Center, an indoor shooting range, gun store and firearms training facility. He is currently the CEO of StrongFirst – a premium strength and fitness education company with a global presence of more than 2,000 instructors. He is also currently involved with a program called Heart Led Leadership, which offers a yearlong intensive behavioral change program for senior leaders.Combining the skills acquired from nearly 12 years of active duty as a Navy SEAL, an entrepreneur and CEO, and a passion for heart led leadership, Eric truly has learned how to manage fear, while delivering consistent excellence. He will have you on the edge of your seat as he shares real-life stories of overcoming impossible odds and team success, and his spellbinding style will keep you engaged as he ties his experiences as a SEAL to experiences in the business world. The Q&A session is also always a highlight. If you want to connect with Eric, check out his Instagram here!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Enjoy some really thoughtful questions from listeners on an incredible variety of topics relating to healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle. In this breather show, you’ll hear a little bit of my amateur attempt at an Irish accent (by request!) before I dive into some great questions from listeners. I touch on the importance of being strategic when it comes to whom you try to help/convince with lifestyle changes (wait till they are “ready to receive,” says Mia Moore) and the benefits of being reasonable, open-minded, and avoiding the all too common polarization that’s so common today in so many areas of society, including health advice. I also offer a sneak preview of my new triathlon training book called How To Improve Your *Triathlon Time: A Healthy, Balanced Approach to an Obsessive Sport, and share my thoughts on the best ways to experiment with strict carnivore if you are already a high calorie burning endurance athlete. I also talk about the powerful effects of nose breathing and why you should be doing it throughout the day, as well as the importance of taking some deep, diaphragmatic breaths to engage your lower abdomen.That’s all for today, and thanks to everyone who sent in questions! If you’d like to submit a question to be answered in an upcoming show, shoot me an email!TIMESTAMPS:Breath through your nose. [01:29]Maciej says keto lifestyle is not for everyone. We often perceive ourselves to be more open-minded than we really are. [04:08]Mick from Ireland asks about adding pigs’ ears when making bone broth at home. A true bone broth will be gelatinous when refrigerated. [06:36]John Bennett describes the progress is 15-year-old son has made since he, as a weight lifter, has changed his diet and training regimen. [11:22]A note from Patrick Hall mentions Brad’s old book about improving triathlon. Brad is republishing it and it will be on Amazon soon. “How to Improve Your Triathlon Time” [13:46]Dennis in Seattle asks: Do you have a rough template for the season after the two-month aerobic base building period? Make sure you’re ready and start slowly. [14:36]When you decide to go into an extreme restrictive diet like the carnivore diet, you could have a bit of a problem if you are a typical endurance athlete in training. [16:47]Steven Raider is questioning the idea that if you go carnivore it means fruits and vegetables are bad. [21:21]If you are going to try a carnivore diet, be sure to eat the most nutritious and best products. [28:19]All the antioxidant benefits we hear about in the superfoods can be surpassed by fasting. [33:27]   LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageGordo Byrn PodcastEverything is F*ckedDeep NutritionThe Fatburn FixNourish, Balance, Thrive.comForm is Everything   Brad Kearns’ Morning RoutineMeats RX.comBourdeaux KitchenAncestral Supplements.com Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this interesting interview from popular health coach and Instagram sensation, the Freckled Foodie, aka Cameron Rogers!After working on Wall Street in Sales & Trading for 5 years, Cameron had a life-altering moment, and decided it was time to wave goodbye to the corporate world and pursue the Freckled Foodie full-time. Since then, she’s grown her community, worked with notable companies on creating content, helped dozens of individuals achieve a more healthy and balanced lifestyle through her health coaching practice, and developed her personality as a podcast host on Freckled Foodie & Friends. By doing all of this, she was fortunate enough to be named one of the five entrepreneurs changing New York’s wellness scene by Forbes.In this show, Cameron goes beyond the success story of quitting Wall Street for a career in health to talk about her longtime struggle with anxiety and the coping strategies she has used successfully, and recommends to her clients. A great sound bite is that we must accept anxiety as inevitable, but figure out a way to make anxiety spur action and accomplishment. Cameron also relates an evolved approach to dietary transformation, where she encourages her clients to stay away from the stress of orthorexia by allowing occasional or regular sensible indulgences. Enjoy this interesting and wide-ranging show with Cameron and check out her podcast here!TIMESTAMPS:Cameron Rogers is not only describing her life transition of moving into the world after college, she talks about her dietary strategy that she uses in her coaching others. [01:22]The more Cameron got into cooking, the more she became focused on how her body was impacted by what she ate and drank. [04:32]When seeing a physician about her severe abdominal issues, she learned she had mercury poisoning as a result of some dental work! [06:14]Focusing too much on the food journey led her to realizing her lifelong anxiety struggle was attached to eating. [09:37]How does one manage anxiety? Alcohol is not the solution. [16:50]What recommendations does she give to her clients? She deals with each individually. Once you restrict something, you usually crave it more. [20:08]When she’s working with clients, looking at diet is important, but talking about how one feels when eating, while eating, and after eating are important. Are you actually paying attention to the food you eat? [24:09]Her approach is a bit different from traditional therapy. Cameron calls herself an accountability coach. [26:24]Cameron tells of her journey from her job, to Instagram, to her business model. [31:47]How does she help someone who struggles with the assignments they are given? [39:49]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageCameron’s Instagram with 47k followers Cameron’s Tik Tok with 70K followersCameron’s YouTube with 1.7k subscribers Freckled FoodieLow FODMAP dietFreckled Foodie on InstagramFreckled Foodie PodcastJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) This is a great show to share with a friend or loved one to get going on a healthier path without getting too deep into the weeds on the various health topics that are covered in detail in many other episodes. You learn the most important immediate changes you can make to increase energy, improve fat burning, and minimize disease risk factors and why they are so important. In this show I give you some basic assignments in four different areas--here is a sneak preview of everything covered on the show: Diet: Ditch the “Big Three” as your #1 health and disease prevention objective: Refined sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils. Establish a zero-tolerance policy with extreme devotion for at least 21 days to give your body a chance to escape carb dependency and get good at burning stored body fat. Exercise/Movement: Increase all forms of general everyday movement (walking, Morning Movement Routine, yoga/pilates/tai chi, foam rolling, movement breaks from work desk); conduct formal cardiovascular workouts at MAF heart rate or below; perform regular brief, intense strength training sessions with the body under resistance load (body weight, free weights, cords/straps); perform occasional all-out sprints--short duration, long recovery interval, consistent high quality.Sleep/Recovery: Minimize artificial light and digital stimulation after dark, power down from technology with extreme discipline, schedule in solo, reflective timeStress Management: Discover stress-reducing behaviors/activities and prioritize them in daily life: Breathing/meditation, temperature therapy, gratitude practice, cultivating positive attitude/mindset. Enjoy this focused message and perhaps listen to the show every few months to keep focused and motivated to cover the basics of healthy living every day!TIMESTAMPS:Let's start simple with eliminating the toxic modern foods that are directly resulting in excess body fat and accelerated disease risk factors. [01:17]Within the list of meat, fish, fowl, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, you have a variety of choices to select from for the healthiest of meals. [03:09]Refined industrial seed oils confuse your body. [05:20]A 21-day commitment to eating only a nutrient-dense diet will teach your body not to depend on the carbs. Reach for a nutritious snack, rather than sugary snacks. [06:05]Move more in everyday life.  A heart rate of 180 beats per minute minus your age should be your goal when exercising. [08:38]We also have an obligation to put ourselves under the resistance load and perform brief explosive movements in order to maintain muscle mass. [13:17]Sprinting is one of the best efforts to enhance your fitness. [15:11]Sleep, rest, and rejuvenation are so important in today’s digital world. [18:47]When you awaken at or near sunrise, make a point to expose your eyeballs to direct sunlight. [24:27]Stress management is something we all have to figure out. Take six deep breaths. [25:43]LINKS:Brad’s shopping PageDeep Nutrition The Fatburn Fix Two Meals a DayBrad’s video on sprintingBrad’s morning routineBrad’s Cold TherapyJohn Assaraf Podcast Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Shewfelt returns to the show for a historic fourth time to discuss the hot topic of losing excess body fat quickly and efficiently. William has locked into a highly effective strategy that is working for his clients at 21daycarnivoreshred.com. It revolves around prioritizing protein intake (since of course that is the body’s most critical dietary objective) by consuming foods that have a favorable protein-to-energy ratio. Protein also happens to be highly satiating, so you are enjoying delicious meals without deprivation and suffering from calorie restriction diets. Protein also has a high thermic effect, meaning if a significant portion of the protein calories you consume (some studies say up to 20%) are allocated toward metabolizing the protein. As Mark Sisson says often, there is a legitimate argument that you don’t even need to count protein calories, because they are used for building block purposes instead of calorie energy. William is a high energy guy who follows his passions at all times. As you learned from his first Get Over Yourself podcast show, he has an extremely disciplined, methodical, and quantified approach to pursuing goals that he has applied in numerous disparate areas, from writing, online coaching, acting and also his latest passion of music. Listen to his Disfruta single on YouTube! You will love his enthusiasm and youthful energy. Who knows, maybe the protein-to-energy ratio concept will give you the breakthrough you are looking for in fat loss! Read more in his book with Dr. Ted Naiman called The P/E Diet.TIMESTAMPS:How do you drop excess body fat once and for all? [01:44]Catching up with Shewfelt leaves you breathless with diet, coaching, acting, singing, writing. [05:59]The carnivore focus of Will’s diet includes two steaks and 6 eggs yolks in a shake daily. [08:34]What is the protein to energy ratio? [09:26]        Protein is a building block, not a calorie burning energy.  Focus on your protein requirement. [14:55]It is a huge task to sift through all the diet information to which we are exposed. [23:17]Protein is number one, exercise is number two. Fasting and an 8-hour sleep are there on the list. [24:34]When your mindset has been firmly implanted with the colorful vegetables on your plate, it is hard to absorb the carnivore diet information. [25:33]How is Shewfelt dealing with helping people lose excess body fat as a group? [30:59]It is common when one achieves a goal to celebrate the success, and then fall back.  How can we deal with that? [34:57]What is the role of carbohydrates in a healthy athletic person’s diet? [37:23]        No one diet is appropriate for everyone. [43:45]When you are able to develop your inner intuition, you are able to prevent yourself from doing too much. [45:34]Reggaeton, is a Latin genre of music that William is into. The same mentality that you use in training, you use in everything else you try. [47:12]How does one turn potential into viable economic opportunity? [53:15]Will describes how he manages to have so many different directions in his life and stay healthy. [01:00:52]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageWilliam ShewfeltP/E DietDr. Ted NaimanFatty Popcorn Boy PodcastWill Shewfelt DisfrutaWill Shewfelt Buena Cosa Carnivore Cooking for Cool Dudes Brad’s podcast with Will on Goal-SettingIGF1 and mTOR21 Day Carnivore shredStan Efferding    Will to Win podcastJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is full of life-changing insights from an assortment of experts on the subject of health optimization and biohacking. Sure, we all already know about the importance of building healthy habits, but taking it a step further and learning why your brain prefers to engage in the familiar will leave you more motivated to actually make those necessary changes that optimize your health. And this goes beyond the physical — mental health obviously stills falls under the umbrella of health optimization, and this show will prompt you to ask yourself many thought-provoking questions, like: can I make it through one day with no whining, no complaining, and no excuses? Some other key points covered during this episode:The importance of service. Tom Bilyeu of the popular Impact Theory YouTube channel says: “Work your ass off at something you care very deeply about to get very good, so you can serve not only yourself, but others.”Because the brain tends toward down wiring to save energy, try to be intentional about creating new habits. One of the best things you can do for yourself is create a morning routine you can stick to, as it sets you up to be a more disciplined person throughout the day. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself slipping into old habits.Do your best to protect yourself against EMF exposure. “We don’t know certain effects on humans, but we do know that rates of autism have risen from 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 68 in a very short time, a few generations,” Tommy Wood comments, and chances of developing Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other cognitive decline conditions are now 1 in 2. Experts believe this is strongly correlated with environmental pollution, particularly EMF, as well as dietary choices (forget about Type 2 Diabetes, watch out for Type 3!). Fast on days you fly. When you’re in a plane, you’re exposed to a lot of EMF. But when you are in a fasted state, your internal antioxidant production is boosted. Also, if you fast and wait to eat until after you’ve arrived at your destination, this will greatly help your body adapt more quickly to the time difference.Protect your personal reputation.Value your time more than your own possessions. Be early. Pete Caroll points out that there is a difference between being early and being on time: Being early demonstrates not just a high regard for yourself, but also for others, while showing that you have discipline and focus. Thanks for listening!TIMESTAMPS:Work your ass off at something you really care about. [01:39]When you build good habits, you free up more energy to work on peak performance. [02:51]Building good habits at bedtime is very important. The same routine helps get optimal sleep. [07:14]Take five deep breaths before responding to a stimulus. [08:06]From 12 to 3:00 AM are the critical hours where the remnants of mammalian hibernation lie for our species. [09:07]Electromagnetic Field exposure and poor diet are of real concern. The brain cells are most sensitive to dysfunction. [10:29]Before plane travel, it’s a good idea to fast and/or do a high-intensity workout before boarding a plane. [13:34]Pete Carroll, the football coach, gives tips for success. One is always to protect the team; two is no complaining, and three is to be early. [17:13]Remember that you will die. Value your time rather than possessions. Put your life up for review. [21:00]   LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageImpact TheoryBrad’s Morning Routine   Dr. Ron SinhaDr. Jack Kruse PodcastDr. Joe MercolaTommy WoodBrad’s podcast with Brian Hoyer Brad’s podcast with Gordo Byrn Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fast-moving show that will offer you a brand-new perspective on dating, self-worth, and self-love. In this episode, Jonathon Aslay reveals why dating itself can trigger our deepest fears, shares the 4 Pillars of A Successful Relationship, and breaks down the ways in which we can transcend the flawed modern dating scene to have deeper, more meaningful, more successful dates and long-term romantic partnerships. And it starts with the common denominator in all of your failed relationships: you! That’s right, dating success starts with cultivating self-love and healing childhood trauma. Jonathon is the author of What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway, a book about healing from grief and childhood trauma to cultivate self-love. Jonathon leverages his message to the unique challenges of the modern dating scene. He is a dating coach specializing in mid-life and purposeful dating ― helping clients transcend the usual obsession with chemistry to become more self-aware and understand what Jonathon calls the 4 Pillars of successful relationships: Chemistry, Common Values, Blendable Lifestyles, and Emotional Maturity. Jonathon is the real deal, having overcome an assortment of personal setbacks to rebuild his life and gift his message to others. After losing his 19-year-old son Connor in 2018, Jonathon was forced to acknowledge what he’s suspected all along: that dating strategies are often too one-dimensional to have a meaningful impact. Instead, it’s the act of dating itself that brings out what he feels is the number one emotional health issue facing singles today: a soul-deep lack of self-worth and self-love. Today, Jonathon is on a mission to encourage both men and women to adopt a daily practice of self-help, personal development, and spirituality, so that they may find true inner happiness, purpose, and peace. With these practices, individuals will attract the relationship of their dreams — and Jonathon is here to help along the way.Enjoy listening to this fun, informative (and quite useful!) show with Jonathon, and if you want to connect with him or learn more about his work, check out his website here.TIMESTAMPS:Jonathan Aslay is a dating coach and expert specializing in midlife and purposeful dating. [01:38]Jonathan’s four pillars for successful dating are chemistry, shared values, a blendable lifestyle, and emotional maturity. [03:00]In the dating realm, old memories of “I’m not good enough” or “I’m not lovable” come up. [05:15]After using the dating profile system, Jonathan realized that he was good at interpreting both men’s and women’s profiles and that’s how his business came about. [07:35]The greater issue in dating is not just biology and attraction, it is more a healing of our childhood wounds and traumas. [08:44]Emotional maturity is one of the key pillars of a relationship. If people don’t take responsibility for their choices, they are not emotionally mature. [11:12]The physical connection is nice but to sustain a long-term relationship, you need blendable lifestyles. [16:33]Romance should be reserved for relationships and not just for dating. [18:13]More women than men ask for help from this dating coach. [21:22]In modern times, the way people meet and get together is so different from the past. [23:15]It took Jonathan over 100 failed dates to realize the common denominator in them all was Jonathan himself. [27:23]Self-love means self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-reliance, self-respect. [23:45]Can we assume that most everyone has some wounds from their childhood upbringing and are lingering? [30:54]We can either look inward or look to blame the outside world. [31:58]Sadly, people are dating myopically….just thinking about what am I getting here? rather than respecting the other’s feelings. [41:18]Ask value-based questions on that first date. [46:38]It is important to be honest and straightforward in communicating how you see the relationship. Are you looking for a partner? Are you just having fun? Benefits? [52:40]It’s not necessarily rejection. It is a misalignment. It is an awareness. [54:09]Biology makes up a small percentage of the other person’s personality. [56:15]Meeting up with a stranger is a challenge, these days. [01:04:41]LINKS:Jonathan AslayJonathan Aslay on YouTubeWhat the Heck is Self-Love Anyway?Getting the Love You Want.AttachedParadox of ChoiceShut Up, Stop Whining and Get a Life.Eight DatesAre You the Right One for Me? Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you truly change others? And what is the price you pay for trying to do so? What if there was an easier way of dealing with that desire we all have to change the behavior, habits, or beliefs of those around us? In this episode, I’ll share the most useful and insightful tips I’ve gathered from various experts and invite you to expand your perspective on the topic of changing others.Best-selling author Mark Manson remarked during his Get Over Yourself show appearance that instead of trying to change others, “You must decide what you are willing to tolerate and not willing to tolerate in your relationships.” Otherwise, you’ll be stuck in a “lose-lose situation” if you continue to try to change someone, or if you yourself end up changing for someone else. Another one of my favorite insights from Mark was his argument that self worth is an “illusion” and that you should best view your life as a series of decisions and actions. Instead, work on cultivating self discipline, because self discipline is the real key to happiness. I also love Mark’s stance on never using other people as a means to an end. Don’t think about what others can do for you, but rather, what you can do to be of service to others. I’m also a fan of the actor Dax Shepard’s podcast Armchair Expert and share a story from one episode about how he handled an issue he was having with his wife, actress Kristen Bell. Annoyed with her habit of reading and responding to emails at night in bed, Dax remarked something along the lines of, ‘Can’t you schedule your time better during the day so you don’t do this at night?’ Well, unsurprisingly, that did not go over well. What did, however, was a different approach, with Dax simply telling her that he needed her full attention. The heart of the issue changed: it was no longer about what he wanted her to do, but instead about what he needed from her, and that made all the difference. I wrap up the show with some great insights from Dave Rossi, who says that, “Attachments in relationships set you up for pain and suffering” and advises us to, “Accept others as they are, and don’t try to change them.” Thanks for listening, and check back for part 3 of this series which will cover insights from experts on how to optimize your health!TIMESTAMPS:Don’t try to change other people. [01:28]Self-worth is an illusion. [02:15]If someone is trying to change you, then you are stuck in a lose-lose situation. [03:37]Learn to express your own needs by doing it in a way where you are not trying to change the other person. [05:06]The conditioned self responds to situations that supersede our power to make choices. [08:48]The highest level of human consciousness would be to never use others as a means to an end. [11:56]Don’t judge people. Don’t try to change people. Accept them for who they are. [14:20]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck Everything is FuckedBrad’s podcast with Mark MansonArmchair ExpertBrad’s Podcast with Dr. Wendy WalshThe Imperative HabitBrad’s Breather Show with Bruce LiptonBiology of Belief PodcastJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome my old friend Zach Bitter to the show to talk about all things related to peak performance and endurance. Zach is the host of the Human Performance Outliers podcast and is definitely honoring the show title with his amazing ultrarunning performances. He is the world record holder at 100 miles with an astonishing time of 11 hours, 19 minutes, which equates to running 6 min, 48 seconds per mile all day long!Go try running one mile at that pace, and then repeat 100 times! Zach also busted the world record for 100 miles on a treadmill, so don’t complain that you get “bored” after 42 minutes at the gym. Zach has also long been a leader in fat-adapted endurance training, having discovered that a nutrient-dense, low carbohydrate diet helps him recover faster and also gives him a performance edge during ultramarathon competitions because he doesn’t require as many on-board calories as when he was a high carb athlete. Zach was a participant in the FASTER study (Fat Adapted Substrate utilization in Trained Elite Runners) where groundbreaking discoveries were made for the potential of humans to burn fat during exercise at a higher rate than previously thought possible. We get into a bit of science about athletic performance, but the best part of this episode is hearing about Zach’s methodical approach to peak performance and his evolved, process-oriented approach. He loves the challenge of ultrarunning, loves pushing the edges of human endurance performance, but has a healthy competitive disposition and strives to lead a balanced life.  Enjoy listening to this super informative show with Zach, and if you’re interested in connecting with him for coaching, check out his website here.TIMESTAMPS:Zach Bitter is a world record holding runner who ran 100 miles in 11 hours and 19 minutes. He’s going to talk about his training diet. [01:50]As Zach got more serious about his ultramarathon training, he learned more about nutrition. [05:25]Even a strong “healthy” young athlete has energy swings that are not good for him. [08:28]There is not just one way to do this dietary journey. [10:31]Look at the individual plan rather than the group plan for diet and training to see what is best for you. [14:59]Zach uses his training as a school teacher in his coaching work. Treat people as individuals, not by throwing them into one group. [20:04]What was happening in the sport of ultra-marathon in 2010 when Zach got into it? The sport has grown massively. [25:27]Zach fills us in on his succession of breaking records with him amazing times. [31:11]Running on a flat track, Zach was averaging 06:47:05 per mile when he broke the world record. [35:12]If you have a bad race, don’t waste time with a pity party. Think about how to use that experience to help me improve for next time. [38:52]In 2011, Zach started to examine his diet and wanted to see if he could enhance his diet to accommodate his difficult workouts. He talks about his race fueling strategies. [42:36]Here in the year 2020, with so much sports nutrition information, we are still seeing many severe gastrointestinal problems in elite athletes. [51:26]The diet transformation had a huge improvement in terms of his recovery. He had swollen ankles. [54:19]Mike McKnight ran a hundred of miles with no calories. [01:03:37]LINKS:Brad’s shopping pageZach BitterZach Bitter CoachingTwo Treadmills, Liquids Only, and a Comedian: Inside Zach Bitter’s 100-Mile Treadmill WRFASTER studyHuman Performance Outliers PodcastUltramarathon ManDr. Sean BakerPhinney and VolekMike McknightJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I’ll be sharing some amazingly effective and extremely thought-provoking insights about interpersonal relationships from true experts in their field. From parenting to friendship to how to deal with your partner on days when you have zero patience, there are definite Do’s and Don’ts to consider when it comes to how you communicate and treat the people closest to you.Luckily, I’ve had the pleasure of having relationship expert (and Time magazine’s Co-Person of the year in 2017!) Dr. Wendy Walsh on Get Over Yourself twice (see show #1 here and show #2 here). Wendy is an evolutionary psychologist and a true trailblazer who also hosts her own podcast called Mating Matters. And, like John Gray, Wendy is aware of the contrast between how little we have evolved biologically and how much gender roles have seriously evolved over time. In this show, you’ll learn the three things a man looks for in a woman (big surprise, #1 is youth and beauty) and the three things women look for in a man, as well as why wearing perfume can actually sabotage your chances of attracting a mate! I’ll also touch on why emotional self-sufficiency is key and the four attributes of winning relationships as defined by Wendy, the first one being physical attraction. Turns out nothing can replace having good ‘ol fashioned chemistry with someone! And while most people tend to assume that that “spark” that you and your partner first experience in the beginning of your relationship is simply not sustainable long-term, then you’re in for a big surprise. This show will teach you why Dr. John Gottman says it is possible to preserve that romantic spark between you and your partner years down the line, and the actions you can take to ensure this.I’ll also talk about the (inverse) power of praise when it comes to parenting your children, why it is important to step away from the “helicopter” parenting trend and not coddle your kids too much, as well as the specific thing my son said to me that really opened my eyes and perspective on parenting. You’ll learn what causes children to be “metabolically and medically accelerated” into adulthood and start to develop diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, fatty liver, and high cholesterol, and why downtime is incredibly important. While it is good for your kids to have activities they enjoy doing, it is never a good idea for them to be constantly busy, distracted, and stimulated. Believe it or not, daydreaming and play are not a waste of time, but in fact, the opposite.I wrap up the show by using a golfing metaphor to describe the balance of the parent-child dynamic, and talk about the importance of setting boundaries for your kids, as well as how you can balance letting go of the need to control your children’s lives while also offering unconditional love and support. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for more expert advice in part 2 of this episode!TIMESTAMPS:This show is about interpersonal relationships starting with Dr. Wendy Walsh who describes what men and women want from one another. [06:11]The roles have changed so much for men and women in today’s society. [09:11]Men’s criteria to look for in a woman is youth and beauty, loyalty, and kindness. [10:40]Women look for resources, intelligence, and kindness. [13:40]What are the four attributes of a winning relationship? [16:35]Studies have shown that the natural scent that a person gives off has much to do with the attraction. [18:24]Learn to express yourself with loving kindness. [19:31]Empathy is number three on the list for making a good relationship. [21:38]Impulse control goes hand in hand with emotional regulation. [22:18]As highly motivated parents, we often push our children to start acting like adults. [22:58]Even in the most affluent populations, people still suffer from FOMO. [24:24]The high stress life of trying to give the kids every opportunity, has accelerated the development of diseases in children that were not appearing in children years ago. [27:18]Take a deep breath, relax, sit back and let your kid discover the world with them in the driver’s seat. [30:31]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pagePodbeanBradkearns.comPodcast with Dr. Wendy WalshMating MattersCultural Health SolutionsPodcast with Dr. John GrayGottman InstituteMedium.com   Ben GreenfieldJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an incredible story from K84 Wellness podcast host and nutrition coach Kate Ouellette-Cretsinger from Peterborough, NH. Kate will talk about her long journey into diet optimization, which started with a lifetime of suffering from what we now know is leaky gut syndrome, to discover vegetarian, then keto vegetarian for seven years, and finally, an amazing awakening into the carnivore diet. Kate relates some amazing success stories with the carnivore strategy: her daughter’s managing depression, anxiety and losing 85 pounds in a single year and a client’s success from decades long debilitating illness Crohn’s disease. Kate tried it, and found that she experienced greater mental clarity, as well as an improvement in digestive function. To celebrate the first anniversary of her carnivore eating, Kate dreamed up an incredible solo challenge of riding her bicycle the length of Vermont, from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts border. This was a ride of 225 miles over two days, and 14,500 feet of climbing!Kate also shares stories from her health journey and details what led her to the amazing place she is today. She reflects on the way her diet has changed and the days when she used to drink 8 juices in a single day, assuming that the gas and bloating she was experiencing were normal. She also shares how once she went vegetarian keto, she felt much clearer mentally, started sleeping better, and also just felt lighter as the inflammation in her body began to decrease. She also realized that everything is connected, and that getting rid of the inflammation in her head was the first thing she had to, before all else. “When you get rid of that inflammation in your head, it opens possibilities to other things too,” she says. She started paying attention to what was going on inside her head, the meaning behind the words she was saying, and the stories she was continually telling about herself, including negative self-talk, and began to focus on working on all aspects of her life, and not just the diet part. “I kept working on the internal stuff...and it is hard work to keep changing those thoughts,” Kate comments. However, once she changed the way she ate (particularly with adding in fat) she found that it wasn’t as hard anymore….in fact, it wasn’t hard at all for her to change her thoughts or to be less emotionally reactive and angry. This prompted Kate’s realization that, “A lot of the nutrition that we eat does affect our brain” and the rest is history!Today, Kate advocates for a nutrient dense, carnivore diet for all her clients, and suggests going strictly carnivore for two weeks, (then you can start to slowly incorporate avocado) for those who want to decrease inflammation and identify any potential irritants in their diet. She also makes the convincing case for eating fruit, and says, “Anything that comes off the plant, is what I would suggest to eat.” Another tip from Kate: carefully look through the ingredient list of your supplements, because if you have reactions to a certain ingredient in its whole food form, then it will still bother you if it is incorporated into a pill: “When you have a weak immune system, where you have something that’s bothering it, and then you’re adding [inflammatory foods] in, your body is more susceptible to having these symptoms and sensitivities.” Kate also points out that we are so used to symptoms of inflammation being so common that we think it’s normal, when it is actually far from it: “Anything that is not normal is considered to be autoimmune. Headaches, joint pain….these things that we think are normal, are not normal.” Kate then walks us through the wonderfully detailed nutrient density chart she made for her clients to wrap up the show, so be sure to take advantage and take a few notes!Enjoy this informative show with Kate and learn more at her health coaching website, K84Wellness.com TIMESTAMPS:Brad introduces Kate, a nutrition coach, who has a very interesting story to tell of her dietary transformation. [01:32]Most humans are just surviving, not thriving. [04:30]After an unhealthy childhood, Kate became interested in nutrition when she went to college. [06:06]The Institute of Integrative Nutrition is a prominent online meeting the individual needs of the client. [09:10]Kate works with many chiropractic patients. How does she meet their needs? [10:55]When Kate thought she was eating healthy, she focused on rice and beans, and suffered from gas and bloating. [13:03]When you are dealing with this frantic stressful life, you lose sleep, lose focus, and usually your nutrition goes to pot. The realization of the need for internal healing is the first step. [15:47]Your internal struggles and nutrition are connected. [18:13]We know more about female health. Eating red meat gets rid of PMS. [21:22]What did she notice that had to go in order to heal her gut? [23:10]There is always room for improvement in anything we do. [26:54]Red meat is actually a healthier choice than fish or chicken. [28:32]What protocol did you put on someone with Crohn’s disease or IBS? [31:19]We can’t eat something until we soak, sprout, ferment, and render these things less harmful. [37:26]Kate’s daughter’s switch to carnivore changed her life. Kate had to gradually cut back her avocados. [41:15]Many of the fishes have a high metal count. There are many things that are better raw. [46:37]What about things like plain high-fat yogurt or anything else from the cow? Is that part of her carnivore scene? [50:45]Where does dark chocolate rank on the plant sensitivity scale? [52:20]When your diet consists of nutrient dense foods, it is easier to adhere to. [54:11]Although plenty has been said about eating too much protein, we’re finding it is not such a big deal. [55:37]To honor her year of carnivore experiment, Kate went on a 200-mile bike ride. She knew her body could do it without carbs. [57:07]How do we find Kate’s nutrition coaching service? [01:12:40]LINKS:Shopping pageK84WellnessK84 Wellness PodcastKate Ouellette-Cretsinger's FacebookInstitute for Integrative NutritionRhonda PatrickDr. Paul SaladinoNoseToTail.org.Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this show, on the heels of the 21 insights around the clock, you’ll learn just how destructive excess artificial light is to your health and your overnight restoration, and you’ll also gain a better understanding of the complex interplay between your hormones and the habits that are at the core of your lifestyle.Before we begin, if you happened to miss part 1 or just want to refresh what we covered last week, click here to listen to that episode first. Now, onto part 2! Here are some key points we’ll go over during this episode:Most postmenopausal women find exercise training extremely frustrating as hormone response is altered as they age. In contrast, men usually don’t lose their GH levels until they’ve reached 50-55 years of age, and are also protected by their testosterone levels, which persist throughout life (if they’re not suffering from inflammation that is, because that will directly lower their testosterone levels). GH and testosterone are the key players that work to keep a man’s heart and muscles in shape.What happens when step 20 (the surge of prolactin) is broken in modern humans?This used to be more frequent among diabetics, but, because of our excessive technology use post-sunset, it’s becoming more common in all humans. Artificial lights tend to be super bright and completely interfere with the usual circadian signals from the hormone response, so it’s no wonder that light after sunset reduces the prolactin surge humans are supposed to experience. This is linked to sleep, as chronic lowered prolactin surges are associated with lower growth hormone secretion during the anabolic phases of sleep.One thing that really affects your cardiac and skeletal muscle function is lowered chronic GH secretion, because it directly affects the process of autophagy. This is why heart failure is strongly associated with low IGF-1 and sex steroid hormone levels. When growth hormone is not released in normal amounts, it also decreases our lean muscle mass and increases our fat percentage in all our organs and in our body. This leads to slowly declining organ dysfunction and poor body composition. We can measure this process clinically by looking for falling DHEA and GH/dopamine levels as we age.What happens in normal aging in step 21?Aging is among the most common features found in studies on modern humans when DHEA and GH craters on hormone panels. The loss of the prolactin surge is especially prominent in postmenopausal women. Most women begin to suffer from falling DHEA and GH levels around age 35-40 while they are still in peri-menopause. The higher their HS-CRP levels, the faster they enter peri-menopause and the quicker they enter menopause. They also age faster on a cellular level because their circadian chemical clocks are sped up. As a consequence, their telomeres shorten faster as well. Women have higher levels of leptin for childbearing, so they are more prone to leptin resistant issues than men. This helps explain why older women struggle with cognitive haze, loss of body composition, poor sleep, and increased levels of heart disease after menopause. Many physicians think the losses they suffer are due to the loss of estrogen from ovarian failure, but the loss of growth hormone and progesterone production are far more significant in their physiology. Progesterone is the off switch to anything that is pro-growth. Modern women are usually estrogen dominant even after menopause because of mismatches in circadian biology. Cognitive loss is especially common in post-menopausal women. They also lose on average 1% of their bone mineral density per year from menopause in large part due to the loss of progesterone, not estrogen.Loss of progesterone also corresponds to poor sleep in these women too. Replacing progesterone in women has a major effect on their sleep and bone stock. It also dramatically improves their memories and cognitive function as well.The cost of snacking after dinner and how it affects the circadian cycle:If you choose to eat within 4 hours of sleep, you will never see the prolactin surge you need, because any spike in insulin turns off this critical sleep time release that corresponds to the cellular maximums of the autophagic process for humans. Agouti, the incretin gut hormone, also rises in the blood to higher than normal levels to block leptin from entering the brain.*It appears 12-3 AM are the critical hours at night where the remnants of mammalian hibernation lie for our species. These are the anabolic times for sleep when we are rebuilding our proteins and recycling our cellular contents. They are three of the most important hours in all human biology. If you miss them, you can bet you have several neolithic diseases for sure. Why do you ask? If these three hours are not reached enough during our sleep cycle, autophagy is never optimized and cellular repair does not occur in our cells. This means we are using old broken down parts in our cells as the next day arrives at 6 AM and cortisol rises again to wake us up.We can measure the efficiency of this process by checking DHEA and IL-6 levels. I also like to measure hormone panels to see if the inflammation has destroyed any other hormone cascades in aging men or women. This is vital in taking care of older people and treating their longevity. IL-6 levels correspond to Leptin resistant states as well. This makes sleep and metabolic coupling tightly controlled by circadian biology at all times of our life. It is magnified because sleep gets worse as we age and our DHEA, HDL, and HS CRP rise. This is where, during a bio-hack, we can see why circadian mismatches can cause neolithic diseases in humans. Often times, we can find the same issues develop much earlier in a young paleo person who has a lot of mismatches in their circadian biology. I test them the same way I would an older person.*Growth Hormone is released in a pulsatile fashion from 12-3 AM during restorative sleep cycles 3 & 4, and this hormone facilitates autophagy and recycling of proteins. In essence, GH keeps us younger and in great shape when we sleep like a rock star. The problem is a modern man does not sleep well because of his brain’s technology and screen creations.More about ProlactinYou must be asking, why is this prolactin hormone so important in a warm adapted human? Prolactin is not just a hormone that secretes human milk. That is the best-known action of prolactin, but not the most important. Immediately after prolactin is released during sleep, another signal is sent to the anterior pituitary to release the largest amount of Growth Hormone as we sleep (GH). GH is stimulated only during autophagic sleep cycles in stage 3 and 4 to increase protein synthesis for muscle growth while you’re dissipating heat via the uncoupling proteins. This is where the major release of GH occurs in humans post-puberty when they are warm adapted. 99.9% reading this blog are warm adapted. If you chose to become cold adapted the GH story radically changes, as laid out in CT-6.  GH and dopamine are analog proteins.The implications here are huge for the warm adapted human if this prolactin surge is not adequate to allow us to enter the anabolic stages of sleep. Prolactin surge is diminished by both artificial lights at night and by foods that stimulate NPY, (namely carbs and protein) when they are eaten in fall and winter when biology says they should not be available.*If you are leptin resistant for any reason, have sleep apnea, you will always have an altered body composition because of a low GH level and an altered sex steroid profiles on testing. The reason is that DHEA is the immediate precursor for those hormones and is always low in people with bad sleep efficiency. Most VLCers who are warm adapted face this very problem today. VLC diet is best used in the cold-adapted mammal and not the modern warm adapted lifestyle. In essence, this diet is a mismatch for our modern lifestyle. This is why so many bloggers think ketosis is a dirty word for performance and body composition.This all implies that as you age you will have higher body fat percentage, lower muscle mass, if autophagy is not optimized by great sleep. This is precisely what we see today in most modern humans as they age. Invariably, their sleep cycles and sleep durations are poor and decreased from their childhood levels. As they age, there is a chronic insidious erosion of circadian biology by decisions made by modern humans over and over again.In addition to using blue-light blocking glasses at night (check out Raoptics.com for some amazing, high-quality frames and don’t forget to add my discount code!), I also really enjoy Himalayan salt lamps for the mellow, orange hue they give off. So, tonight, instead of blasting your eyeballs with screen technology for hours, try reading a book, playing a board game or puzzle, taking a walk, or doing some stretching/light yoga movements….just try to find activities that you enjoy doing as a way of winding down and aligning yourself with your circadian rhythm. TIMESTAMPS:Brad reviews the first 21 insights from the first show. He looks at what is happening with your circadian rhythm throughout the day. [01:39]Melatonin is of great importance. [06:52]Post-menopausal women often have problems with sleeping and gaining weight. [09:20]Cold therapy for post-menopausal women is of great benefit. [10:01]Men are protected by their testosterone levels which persist throughout life provided they are not suffering from inflammation. Dysfunctional relationship dynamics can destroy your testosterone. [11:25] Men do not lose their growth hormone levels until 50 to 55 years of age. [13:47]There is no reason for men to slow down on their athlete goals as they age. [14:31]In Dr. Kruse’s practice he sees many young males whose inflammation has damaged their sex hormone levels. [17:10]Most women begin to suffer from falling D H E A and growth hormone levels around age 35 to 40. Replacing progesterone is very helpful for women. [20:13]How does snacking after dinner affect your circadian cycles? [24:15]It appears that 12 to 3:00 AM are the critical hours at night are where the remnants of mammalian hibernation lie for our species. Dr. Kruse says they are the most important three hours in all of human biology. [26:39]The implications for the growth hormone are huge for the warm adapted human. [29:14]If you’re going to go keto or do cycles throughout the year, the winter time is a great time to completely avoid carbs for a 30-day restriction or experimental period. [31:10]As you age, you will have a higher body fat percentage, lower muscle mass if autophagy is not optimized by great sleep. [33:60]It is highly recommended that your nighttime activities include softer lights and less technology. [36:19]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Jack Kruse1st Dr. Kruse ShowBrad’s Cold Therapy VideoBrad’s Cold therapy PodcastBradKearns.com/MOFOJohn Gray PodcastMark Sisson InstagramCharles AllieDr. Michael Platt PodcastMeatrx.comCarnivoremd.comRAOptics.comProlactin informationFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a life-changing, mind blowing show! Jake has a fascinating and perhaps controversial take that will compel you to rethink the use of prescription glasses to see better. He is the founder of EndMyopia.org, which offers an extensive education on how to improve your eyesight naturally and avoid the pitfalls of relying on glasses - the ultimate “shortcut” that will create lifelong dependency and accelerated decline of visual acuity. In this show, Jake reveals that bad eyesight can cause serious depression, anxiety, limit physical performance, and a number of diet implications as well. Meanwhile myopia is not a “mysterious genetic condition” but rather the machinations of a 100 billion dollar a year lens manufacturing industry (and a lot of lobbying). “Real myopia is the thing that happens after you start wearing glasses,” Jake reveals.This show will ask you to have an open mind, think critically, and perhaps try a different approach where you monitor things like “strain awareness” to give you eyes a bit of a workout every day, instead of throwing your glasses on without a second thought. After all, we work our muscles with exercise and fight hard to stay in shape, why shouldn’t our eyesight be viewed in the same paradigm?Enjoy the show, and learn more about Jake’s educational effort at EndMyopia.org.QUOTES:“People don’t care about eyesight because they don’t realize that you are a different person if you can’t see well without glasses.”“People don’t realize that if you wear glasses, it affects your posture significantly, it affects how you walk, how you look, your social behavior...it’s an extremely integral part of our existence.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I will explain what led to my decision to quit jogging, and share how you can maximize your cardiovascular health benefits by making a very modest commitment to cardio. This means that simply putting in a couple of hours a week (at a comfortable pace) is ideal. And what a relief! Yes, it turns out that making a modest commitment to cardio, meaning merely going on a brisk walk, a comfortably paced jog, or just riding your bike around for a bit, is actually the bes way to go, and it’s time to rethink the way you approach cardio, and evolve it into a more creative and challenging routine that also offers much broader fitness benefits. The inspiration for my transition away from jogging first came from a Mark’s Daily Apple titled The Case Against Cardio that really shook things up for endurance athletes who were used to doing hour long runs and hours of biking every week (me!). Reading the article opened my eyes to so much, particularly a few warning signs about my health and body that I had been ignoring. One of them was a spontaneous meniscus tear that I got from simply taking my dog on a walk, which prompted my physical therapist friend who took a look at it to ask me, “What happened?” I couldn’t think of anything, so I researched online, and quickly found an article about how athletic males around 40 years old often experience a spontaneous tear to the meniscus, with no known attribution! Clearly, the accumulation from impact trauma causes cartilage to stiffen, so you’re more susceptible to tears, even when you’re just walking around the street. Fast forward a couple years after this incident. I’m leaning over the kitchen counter to quickly eat some eggs before heading out on a road trip, and then, my back goes out. Now, everyone’s heard someone in their life talk about their back “going out” but I had never actually experienced it, and it was quite shocking to suddenly find myself flat on the floor, gasping for air, and in a lot of pain. This led to 3 days of severe pain on bed rest, and then 5-6 days of barely being able to walk (we’re talking wincing with pain with each tiny step I took). Two weeks would pass before I was even able to do any kind of exercise. But you can escape from the life-long ordeal of constant back pain that most males seem to suffer from, and this episode will highlight the key things that made all the difference for me: ●      Engaging in strenuous core exercises●      The more you do, the more risk you have●      “Run for your life, but not too far, and at a slow pace” ADD VIDEO LINK●      Humans are genetically adapted to perform magnificent endurance feats, but the thing is, these are best done once in a while only, with a lot of rest, gentle walking, and other forms of support present● Meet Brad showTIMESTAMPS:Is there something better than jogging? [02:02]Mark’s article about cardio led Brad to question, what does fitness really mean? [05:16]A torn meniscus and a bad back gave Brad a chance to reevaluate how he had been misusing his body. [07:28]The adverse impact of extreme endurance training has become extremely clear. [11:46]Humans are genetically adapted to perform magnificent endurance feats. But the key qualifier here is that these are best done once in a while with a lot of rest and gentle walking and other forms of exercise. [13:55]Leaky gut is when the gut lining is damaged. [18:39]STEADY STATE cardio will damage your heart. Slow down and follow MAF rate. [19:21]It is a challenge to keep the heart rate down in the comfortable zones. [24:53]You can max out your cardiovascular health and disease risk protection factors with a very moderate dedication to cardiovascular exercise. [27:06]If you are going for a total overall fitness competency, anti-aging, being able to have fun and varied active life, then rethink your steady state cardio. [30:27]Brad talks about the importance of his varied exercise routines as opposed to jogging. [31:55]One good thing to add to the fun is to jump into the air engaging in gravity. It’s good for fat burning and strengthening the bones. [41:34]  LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageCase Against CardioMeet Brad after 200 ShowsRun for Your LifeThe Extreme Exercise HypothesisThe Great DanceBorn to RunDr. Peter AttiaPrimal EnduranceRunning on EmptyOne Running Shoe in the GraveCycling to ExtremesPrimal Blueprint PodcastsDr. Art DeVany PodcastThe New Evolution Diet.Brad’s morning routine videoBrad’s stretching videoBrad’s running technique videoYou, The Owner’s Manual                  Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara is the co-founder and Director of Nutrition for NutriSense, a full-service health education company specializing in the cutting edge health and medical technology of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM). What was previously a surgical procedure to implant a sensor is now a simple patch on the arm that delivers real-time glucose values to your smartphone. This amazing technology transcends the minimal insights offered by a one-time fasting blood glucose value obtained during a routine blood test. Regulating glucose (and consequently, insulin production) over a lifetime is believed to be one of the most important ways to steer clear of epidemic metabolic disease and improve your health and well-being. In this show, Kara will describe the three key blood glucose attributes that are critical to health. Besides striving for a fasting blood glucose value under 100 (Kara wants to see you under 90!), it’s also important to have a tight glucose variability and a strong ability to quickly lower post-prandial (after a meal) glucose back to your baseline in a short time. Perhaps the greatest attribute of Apps like NutriSense is the power and motivation it gives to the user to promote behavior modification. When users apply a patch for a two-week journey into the glucose values, they have a Registered Dietician coach at their service to guide them with 1:1 support. In this show, we discuss some amazing insights provided by the App. Kara reacted quite differently to bananas versus sweet potatoes. Indeed, our genetic particulars and perhaps our gut microbiome goes far beyond the guessing game of the glycemic index and helps you make the best choices. Mia Moore used the CGM to facilitate a remarkable improvement in glucose in only two weeks. Coming on the heels of extreme work hours and less activity, she put the patch and went on a two-week hiking binge and increased daily fasting and ancestral-aligned meals. She moved from a pre-diabetic reading at the doctor’s office (during a hectic work period of less activity) into the exceptional metabolic health category with extremely tight glucose regulation and post-prandial glucose control. I noticed an extreme glucose spike in conjunction with workouts, which is actually expected and desirable. I also obtained the insight that combining high intensity sprint workouts with extensive daily fasting and carnivore-ish low carb intake at meals with being in the advanced age groups while trying to perform these magnificent sprinting/high jump workouts could represent an excess of stressors. Kara provides an excellent description of the so-called, “metabolic insulin resistance” experienced by superfit, low-carb intake athletes. The body produces insulin so minimally that cells become desensitized to insulin signaling. This is not a disease pattern like a high carb, inactive person developing pathological insulin resistance, but there is an argument for strategic intake of nutrient-dense carbohydrates, especially in conjunction with workouts and especially for older dudes trying to push and sometimes exceed their athletic capabilities with tough workouts. Relatedly, you may have noticed the @CarnivoreMD Dr. Paul Saladino touting his strategic binges of honey (technically carnivore, after all) to fine tune insulin sensitivity. If you have concerns about your glucose levels and consequent disease risk factors, getting a CGM going is absolutely essential. If you are metabolically healthy and just looking to optimize your food choices, exercise routines, and insulin sensitivity, you will love the self-quantification and accumulation of insights that you can carry with you over the long term. Enjoy a fascinating show with Kara and learn more about her operation at NutriSense.ioTIMESTAMPS:You can get a patch sensor to put onto your arm for continuous glucose monitoring with a read out directly into your smartphone. [01:35]How did Kara get involved? She saw the need to address metabolic health from an early stage. [05:50]When using these monitors, you get support from dietitians and educational personnel. [07:42]Glucose is influenced by eating carbs or not, and  also your activity level, stress, sleep…all these factors.  People respond to food uniquely. [11:07]There's a lot of research to show that microbiome composition is a primary determinant of those various glycemic responses. [14:29]What are the goals and main things we are looking for? How high is the glucose getting? [17:11]The connection of glucose levels and cardiovascular is really strong. [23:42]If we have a bunch of fat in a standard American meal, it slows down digestion. Then glucose takes a long time to go through the system. [25:07]The damage is worse on the longest lasting cells and tissues in the body. [29:48]Is there any concern about not getting these occasional glucose spikes? [32:14]For people on a low carb diet, there can be a problem because your body says, “I’m not getting enough carbs, so I have to increase the glucose I make.” [34:42]It’s important to look for a strategy where there is strategic inclusion of carbohydrates to fine tune that insulin sensitivity. [37:42]Sometimes when we’re putting too much stress on our body, then trying to fast, we might see some glucose increase. [41:38]Going on walks after a meal or walking in a fasted state is one of the easiest ways to make a quick turnaround.  [43:34]Our brains are hardwired to want instant gratification. [45:54]After an argument, the glucose spiked high because of the fight or flight response. [48:45]If you are feeling crappy after a particular meal, it indicates that the glucose is circulating around and the insulin is coming and it’s taking too long to get back to feeling normal. [50:11]Without this glucose monitor on your arm, you can still learn a lot from journaling how you feel. What you ate. Which components of my meals are making me feel cruddy. The time of day you are eating makes a difference. [51:09]There is a decided difference among the foods and how they are processed.  [53:14]It might take one to three months to gather all the insights you want on your health journey. [55:34]The people who are using NutriSense present a lot of data.  What are the trends from the client demographic? [56:17]For some many years, we have been told to eat carbs (Standard American Diet). The new information we have now needs to become common practice before it’s too late. [57:44]What does it cost to get started with NutriSense? [01:02:00]The support you provide with this program is exceptional. [01:03:55]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageKeto for LifeNutriSenseDr. Cate ShanahanDr. Peter AttiaKeto Reset DietFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show covers an incredibly rich and informative article on DrJackKruse.com dealing with how our circadian clock affects our hormone function and all aspects of our biology. We’ll travel around the 24-hour clock and enjoy 21 different insights about hormone and metabolic function from extreme biohacker and anti-aging expert Dr. Jack Kruse. This guy is WAY out there at the extreme edge of health and that’s what makes him someone worth checking into. I understand that he has his critics and second guessers, but he is clearly highly advanced in his thinking, scientific research and life experience as a neurosurgeon.In this episode, he shares how his life turned in 2007 when he injured his knee surgery at 357 lbs and decided to get healthy. He started studying like crazy, reading through thousands of research articles, and landed in the area that claimed, “Obesity is not the result of too many calories, not enough exercise or living a slothful existence. Obesity begins in the eye because of an altered spectrum of light.” No one understands how artificial light is the driving force behind modern neolithic diseases tied to mitochondrial dysfunction. That is Dr. Kruse’s sole focus now: he aims to teach people the world of quantum biology.Dr. Kruse lost 133 pounds in one year and started curing patients at his Nashville clinic to eventually develop his “Leptin Rx Reset,” a protocol that acts as a brain surgery without ever using a blade, completely rewiring the hypothalamus by aligning with our natural circadian rhythms and mastering the “timing” of our evolutionary blueprint. His findings include:The timing of when you eat is more important than what you eat: seeing sunlight in the morning is critical,Snacking or eating “small meals” every 2-3 hours as commonly advocated by conventional medicine all but guarantees life-long obesity.Anyone can lose massive amounts of weight without ever counting a calorie.Rigorous cardio exercises (like long distance running or chronic cardio routines) leads to stem cell reduction and shaves years off the end of your life.Eating fats, which conventional medicine told us to shun, is ideal for Optimal Health.We will have to work through a ton of scientific terms and concepts, but my goal is to do my best to distill the message into simple and actionable takeaways that can improve your health as I go through 21 separate insights from this comprehensive article published at Dr. Jack Kruse’s longevity-focused website, taking you through a 24-hour day. First, ask yourself: How does your day begin, and how does it evolve? Here goes the story of the modern “warm adapted” human circadian cycle. Oh yeah, Dr. Kruse is a huge cold exposure enthusiast and takes his ice baths for up to an hour! We’ll learn about how cold therapy can positively impact metabolism and health, especially for post-menopausal women who feel like they’ve been tripping out!You will hear a lot about a couple of hormones, so I want to define them right out the gate:Leptin, a hormone released from the fat cells located in adipose tissues, sends signals to the hypothalamus in the brain. This particular hormone helps regulate and alter long-term food intake and energy expenditure, not just from one meal to the next.Prolactin is most commonly known as what prompts manuf of breast milk, but has a number of other important metab functions. It also regulates behavior, the immune system, metabolism, reproductive systems, and many different bodily fluids. This makes it a crucial hormone for overall health and well-being, for both men and women.Production of prolactin is controlled by two main hormones: dopamine and estrogen. These hormones send a message to the pituitary gland primarily indicating whether to begin or cease the production of prolactin. Dopamine restrains the production of prolactin, while estrogen increases it.Our brain wakes up with a morning surge of cortisol. That is what turns our brain on at 6am. VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide) helps do this in long light cycles. VIP is highest at 6am, and lowest at 6pm. Ghrelin is also highest in the morning. Ghrelin is a prominent hunger hormone made in the stomach that has a half-life of one hour. Ghrelin sends a signal directly to our pituitary gland and it influences our metabolism. This is why the circadian cycle in the stomach in the morning is critical to optimal health. Kruse talks about the Leptin Rx reset protocol on his blog. You’ll hear about leptin a lot in this story. It’s the prominent satiety, fat-storage hormone, and its main role is to prime you for reproductive fitness — our most basic and important biological drive. When leptin signaling is efficient between the brain and digestive system, you eat an optimal amount of calories. When leptin signaling is compromised due to assorted adverse lifestyle practices, you don’t get the satiety signal and you tend to store fat rather than burn it. I say ‘signaling’ rather than ‘low and high’ because it’s more nuanced than low and high.Melatonin secretion increases after four hours of darkness. This allows plasma leptin to enter the hypothalamus, if you are sensitive to its receptor. But, if you are leptin-resistant, this process can no longer occur.   Now, onto the 24-hour tour of our circadian rhythm: 1. Circadian cycles for the obese are dramatically altered compared to non-obese individuals in the morning. For non-obese people, ghrelin is high when cortisol is highest in the early morning. Ghrelin drops fast when food is eaten, too. But for the obese, ghrelin is much lower than expected in the morning. Moreover, once they eat food, ghrelin will stay elevated for an extended amount of time. This is why obesity is an inflammatory brain disorder causing hormonal imbalance. This happens because of the inflammation associated with the higher leptin levels in the morning in the obese. Melatonin is known to acutely decrease ghrelin (which is great for when you want to go to sleep). 2. At 6:45am, we will expect to see the sharpest rise in blood pressure in the entire day. This is due to many activated systems in the body getting us ready to fully supply blood to all vital areas to get us motivated to begin our day and search for food. This period of rapid blood pressure rise is why we see so many cardiac deaths occur in early morning sleep or early wakefulness. This happens when cortisol is highest.3. Sun hits the retina at daybreak, and the photic stimulus begins to shut off the secretion of melatonin from the pineal gland in the brain. Morning sunlight contains mostly IR light at daybreak and as we approach noon, UV light frequencies appear on the skin. When morning sunlight hits your retina and receptors in skin cells throughout your body, the signal travels through the optic nerve to other regions of the brain, including the pineal gland. The light cue prompts melatonin levels to fall and serotonin and cortisol to spike within 30 minutes of waking. Adenosine levels decrease steadily as you sleep, and are low when you awaken, increasing alertness. The adenosine-cortisol-serotonin effect is most effective closest to dawn, another reason to try to rise with the light of day!4. At 7:30AM, usually after an hour of light, melatonin is completely shut off in the brain.5. At 8:30AM, the gut has been awakened and peristalsis becomes more vigorous and bowel movements getting rid of yesterday’s food are very likely. This happens as protons flow to move serotonin sulfated (that means snuffed out, like a battery) by the light of the gut microbiome to get to get to the brainstem to become sulfated melatonin (serotonin converts to melatonin in the evening).Bowel movement is stimulated if food is eaten around this time as well. This is called the gastrocolic reflex. Cortisol, aldosterone, and ghrelin are all raised at this time to drive activity, increase our blood pressure and stimulate feeding. This is all yoked to AM sunlight stimulus. It is blocked when we wear clothes or at work in the AM.6. Around 9-10AM, we have the highest secretions of the sex steroid hormones in humans and these pulsatile crescendos lead to our highest alertness at around 10AM in our day to allow us to explore our environment. So who knew the VIP time for sex was morning delight?7. Our ideal muscle coordination occurs at 2:30PM, which adapts us best to hunt for dinner at this time. An hour later, we see our fastest reaction times develop from our motor systems in our CNS.8. At 5PM, humans exhibit their greatest cardiovascular efficiency allowing for maximal exercising or hunting. This also occurs during a period of time when we have our best rates of protein synthesis in our body. This is why exercise should be optimally done in this window.9. As the sun falls at 6PM, we begin to see a major change in the cardiovascular system about a half hour later.10. At 6:30PM, we see our highest blood pressures due to changes in atrial natriuretic factor and antidiuretic hormone (ANF, ADH) in the renin-aldosterone axis.11. Once this occurs over the next 30 minutes (7PM), we begin to see a gradual rise in our body temperature as leptin (and IL-6) is released from our fat stores, with agouti’s help, slowly after dinner is eaten to signal the brain about our fat mass and inflammatory status. Agouti is a furry little rodent but also a neuropeptide produced in the brain that has a powerful signaling effect to increase appetite, decrease metabolism and energy expenditure, which is why it is known as one of the most potent and long lasting appetite stimulators.12. For the next two to three hours, leptin levels slowly rise as insulin levels fall. Adiponectin levels also fall during this time frame. These fat hormone signals are what activate the adenosine system in our bodies. Adenosine is created over the course of the day; you start in the AM with low levels, and as they build, high levels of adenosine lead to sleepiness.13. Adenosine peaks at 10PM ,and then the circadian clock allows for melatonin secretion after 3-4 hours of total darkness. Serum leptin is rising quickly now (with agouti’s help) as it is released from the fat cells to enter the brain. Agouti is highest at this time of the day, even in a normal person.14. As these trends continue, the GI tract is slowly shut down by the circadian clocks and around 11:30PM, bowel movements are shut down for the night. This means that the vagus nerve is quiet.15. At midnight, leptin begins to enter the hypothalamus to bind to its receptor - it signals energy reserves (you burn stored energy during the night).In diurnal animals, sleepiness occurs as the circadian element causes the release of the hormone melatonin and a gradual decrease in core body temperature. This drop in temperature is the stimulus to change sulfated serotonin to sulfated melatonin.  This timing is affected by one’s chronotype.16. It is the circadian rhythm that determines the ideal timing of a correctly structured and restorative sleep episode. Melatonin, the hormone from the pineal gland, called the “darkness hormone ” is of great importance in the functioning of the SCN - that’s the suprachiasmatic nucleus - located in the hypothalamus. Hypothalamus is the control tower for all hormonal and metabolic functions in the body, regulating body temperature, hunger, important aspects of parenting and attachment behaviours, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms. SCN is the main arbiter of circadian rhythm in the body. Sunlight hits SCN and the hormonal cascades are kick started. The most important target of melatonin in humans appears to be the SCN, as the SCN contains the highest density for melatonin receptors. A double effect of melatonin in the SCN, namely, an immediate effect and long-term effect, has encouraged its worldwide use against the ill effects of jet lag. This may not be wise to do.As an immediate effect, melatonin is found to suppress neuronal SCN activity toward night time levels. During the daytime, the SCN neurons must run faster than normal.  This is possible because the retina has more DHA in it than the brain.  In terms of long-term effect, melatonin can phase shift and amplify circadian rhythmicity of the SCN. Melatonin application has been found to be useful in synchronizing the endogenous circadian rhythms not only in people who suffer from jet lag, but also in blind individuals, patients with dementia, and in shift workers. 17. After the 4 hours of darkness, melatonin secretion increases and this allows plasma leptin to enter the hypothalamus, if we are sensitive to its receptor. If we are leptin resistant, this process can no longer occur.18. Once leptin enters and binds to its receptors, it affects the lateral hypothalamic tracts to immediately send a second messenger signal to the thyroid to signal it to up-regulate thyroid function and efficiency. This is how we can raise our basal metabolic rate when we are leptin sensitive. These coupled events, matched with leptin’s actions peripherally in muscles, occur at the UCP3 sites (these are mitochondrial uncoupling proteins) to burn fat as we sleep at a higher basal metabolic rate.This means electron chain transport does not make ATP as usual. When leptin allows this uncoupling to occur, we make heat (and not energy) from normal metabolism. This means we will burn off our excess calories as pure heat. This is one reason why the whole ‘calories in and calories out’ argument makes no biological sense once you understand how leptin works. Humans are built to burn fat at night, as we sleep to lose excess weight we don’t need.19. The timing of the leptin action is also critical. It usually occurs between 12-3AM, and is tied to when you last ate and how much darkness your retina (SCN) have seen. This generally occurs soon after our hypothalamus releases another hormone called prolactin, from our pituitary gland in the brain.20. The surge of Prolactin is normally quite large in normal darkness, but is significantly diminished in artificially lit environments after sunset. The reason is that prolactin release is coordinated with sleep cycles where autophagy is at its highest efficiency and where Growth Hormone is released. If this is diminished, we generally see lower DHEA levels clinically and higher IL-6 levels on cytokine arrays. This is a measure of uncoupling of sleep from normal metabolism. I base every bio hack I do on this step in circadian biology because it is the most important.21. The normal large circadian prolactin surge we should see at around midnight after leptin enters the brain, does not happen if the patient has leptin resistance, sleep apnea, or has eaten food too close (within 3-4 hours) to bedtime. This blocks leptin’s ability to enter the brain because of insulin spikes. As mentioned above, this step is usually impaired if you are a post-menopausal female as well. This is often why older women sleep badly and gain weight they can not seem to lose in the gym, even with a good paleo template and good habits.This is another reason I am a big advocate for bioidentical hormone optimization in women. This need is also greatest in women who are warm-adapted. The need is lowest in the cold-adapted females because their leptin levels are already low due to the cold. Post-menopausal women who are cold-adapted tend to do amazingly well clinically in most disease parameters in my clinical experience. The main problem they face is that their vanity and dogma keep them from using the cold pathways to become rockstars as they age.Thanks for listening to this journey around the circadian clock, and stay tuned for part 2!TIMESTAMPS:In this podcast, Brad talks about the work of Dr. Jack Kruse who believes that obesity is not caused by eating too many calories and not exercising enough. [01:23]Obesity begins in the eye…because of an altered spectrum light. [03:28]The timing of when you eat is more important than what you eat. [04:42]Snacking or eating small meals every two or three hours all but guarantees lifelong obesity. [05:31]People can lose massive amounts of weight without ever counting a calorie. [6:38]Processed carbohydrates are the true culprit and disease driver of the modern diet. [07:37]Leptin is a hormone released from fat cells located in the adipose tissues that sends signals to the brain. [09:42]Prolactin is the prompter of manufacturing breast milk but does much more. [10:49]Our brain wakes up in the morning with a surge of cortisol, the fight or flight hormone. Another hormone that is high in the morning is ghrelin, the appetite signal. [12:00]Leptin signaling is compromised by lifestyle practices, like too much artificial light after dark. [14:10]In the obese, ghrelin is much lower in the morning than expected and when food is eaten, it stays elevated. [15:34]As Brad goes through explaining the circadian rhythm process, we see that about 6:45 a.m. is when the blood pressure has the sharpest rise. [16:15]Around 7:30 a.m., usually after an hour of sunlight, melatonin is completely shut off. [19:00]The morning sunlight stimulus gets the other hormones going to increase activity. [20:45]Although we are primed to consume calories in the morning, it is really popular these days to try fasting. [21:30]Proceeding through the morning’s body rhythm, Brad points out that around 10:00 a.m. we have the highest secretion of sex steroid hormones. Ideal muscle coordination occurs at 2:30 p.m. [23:08]Around 5:00 p.m. is the best time for exercise. [24:54]It is important to have three or four hours of darkness in the evening. [27:03]At midnight, your body is still hard at work. [30:41]Having artificial lights on so that it doesn’t get dark is a huge health hazard. [32:56]If you don’t have a healthy metabolic function, you will not be burning fat as you sleep. [36:07]The timing of leptin is critical. It usually occurs between 12 and 3:00 a.m. [37:10]Post-menopausal women often find the timing of this evening meal impacts their ability to sleep well and they also gain weight regardless of their exercise and diet regimen. [39:07]There are many ways you can become cold-adapted. [40:10]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Jack KruseJack Kruse Circadian ClockThe Obesity CodeLeptin RX Reset ProtocolDr. PandaDr. Cate ShanahanBrad’s Cold TherapyGhrelinProlactin informationQUOTES:"Obesity is not the result of too many calories, not enough exercise or living a slothful existence.""The timing of when you eat is more important than what you eat."Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pick up the dialog after Dave’s interview of me where he asked me what the audience still doesn’t know about Brad Kearns. I stumbled to find an answer but as we continued talking I realized that I tend to be non-confrontational in life and on podcast interviews such that I might be giving my entire unfiltered opinion at all times. Dave makes a great argument that disagreement and respectful debate is healthy and necessary to have an authentic relationship.The show continues at a fast pace to Dave’s breakthrough insights presented in his popular book The Imperative Habit. You’ll learn the importance of accessing the space between stimulus and response to be able to control your response. You’ll learn about the complex interplay between biology and spirituality and the importance of healthy synchronization between them. Great example: jumping in the cold tub to obtain a positive spiritual experience, in the process overriding your biological aversion to experiencing cold water. Dave’s take on happiness is that you simply need to remove the things in life that don’t make you happy, and you will be left with a default state of being of happiness. Dave discusses how to break free from the harmful subconscious programming that I describe in detail on my breather show covering the insights in Dr. Bruce Lipton’s Biology of Belief. We talk about the evolutionary adaptations of the human and how we need to continue to seek opportunities for personal growth in comfortable modern life. Yes indeed, more wild times are enjoyed every time we connect with Dave Rossi for an interview. Grab his book The Imperative Habit on Amazon.TIMESTAMPS:Author of The Imperative Habit is back rethinking the notion that we should attach ourselves to the outcome rather than the journey itself. [01:51]Maybe it’s okay once in a while to get into contention or controversy. [05:11]Listeners are operating at their highest level of consciousness, understanding, and intelligence. [09:17]You can have healthy debates and not have conflict. [14:10]It’s not the event that makes you upset, it is your belief in them that does. [17:29]Depending on your upbringing your emotions will be different.  You are programmed between the ages of zero and eight. [20:02]Everything you like has been programmed. [24:59]Happiness as an emotion and happiness as a state of being are two different things. [28:22]You have the power to make choices. When you feel hungry, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to eat. [30:45]The brain will fool us into thinking something that's true when it, maybe it's not true. [32:23]If you follow the seven habits in Dave’s book, you are going to be able to create an inner stability and not sabotage yourself. [36:45]Gratitude is accepting what I have. [38:14]The more you break your biology, the more you’re going to create reverence for other lives.  [41:19]If you let go of the things that make you unhappy, you will be left with happiness. [49:43]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDave RossiThe Imperative HabitPodcast with Dave and BradThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k. Everything is F****dBrad’s Cold TherapyFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Last but certainly not least, MOFO Mission assignment #10 is perhaps the most compelling of them all: quit being a dick to your partner! Romantic relationships have quite a big effect on hormone levels, and the stress your body experiences because of dysfunctions in your relationship will suppress testosterone, and this can truly make or break your MOFO manhood.The goal is to display emotional self-stability, vulnerability, and kindness, while refraining from behavior like whining, complaining, or indulging in angry outbursts. Remember to remain calm, cool, collected, and clear-thinking as you encounter the daily stresses of life. Assignments:Don’t speak if you have a negative emotional charge, advises John Gray. Learn how to manage your emotions, so you are able to embody what John refers to as the “calm, cool, collected Kung Fu master.” Getting bitchy and whining a lot is actually a sign of low testosterone/testosterone-deficiency.Make time for cave time! When you focus on problem-solving, engaging activities, this helps rebuild testosterone. You can work out, play any kind of game (even a video game!), or try your hand at a home improvement project - anything that gets you away from the situation and any potential arguments that will just make you feel worse and worse over time. Males are not inclined to talk things out incessantly, and instead, are better served when they go off by themselves and engage in testosterone boosting activities.Never argue, defend, or judge. Thank you The Imperative Habit author Dave Rossi for this one! This will just set your relationship down a downward spiral. Indulge your partner in “Venus Talks.” John Gray highlights the importance of letting your partner vent (sometimes for great lengths!) while you listen intently, without offering advice, solutions, or constructive criticism. Of course this can be tough, as males are naturally inclined to jump into problem-solving mode when hearing of any issues, but this is not what females need. They instead need to be listened to and validated, without interruption, regardless of how helpful you think you can be in the moment! Truthfully, the most helpful thing is just to listen. Remember, John Gray once said: “The most masculine thing a man can do is listen.”When you do experience a negative emotional charge, Swallow, Smile, and Suck It Up. Of course this doesn’t mean that you should just smile through everything in life and become a total doormat, but you will feel a lot better when you’re not being super emotionally reactive.TIMESTAMPS:The effect of your romantic relationship has on your testosterone level is profound. [01:30]If you have a negative emotional charge, don’t speak. Take some cave time. [03:51]Never argue, defend, or judge. [04:54]Indulge your partner. Listen intently without offering advice. [05:28]Men and women experience stress, love, and success in different ways through different filters. [07:26]Males have a short memory for conflict and resentment. [12:35]The females want you to solve problems, protect her, and keep her safe. Don’t talk. [15:28]Don’t argue, defend, or judge. [18:04]Indulge your partner in Venus talks. It’s going to take a shift in mindset. [20:25]So the female assignments are to never nitpick because even tiny complaints can add up to be a big problem for the male. [22:58]When the female expresses anger at you, she is touching your weakest spot. She is trying to see if she is safe. [26:31]Brad reviews all ten MOFO assignments. [27:46]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. John Gray PodcastDave Rossi PodcastWendy Walsh PodcastThe Way of the Superior ManBrad’s Morning RoutineBrad’s Cold ExposureQUOTES:“One person shifting can cause their relationship to shift.”“Innate hormonal differences between testosterone-dominant males and estrogen-dominant females set us up for pain and suffering when we try to evolve behind our primitive genetic wiring and the dated archetypes of the male breadwinner and the female caretaker.”“Males have a short memory for conflict and resentment, and by simply going away, getting some cave time, and doing testosterone boosting activities, they return to the relationship refreshed and testosterone boosted.”“In modern life, the female’s main threat, that she needs protection from, is your own anger.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tables are turned as Dave Rossi puts me through the ringer with some probing questions that are a refreshing departure from the typical interview questions about one’s life’s work or position on assorted topics of professional expertise. Dave does a great job extracting insights that the podcast audience has never heard before. Here are some highlights from our conversation during this episode: I feel immense gratitude for growing up during the time that I did. The lack of access to the kind of technology kids have today turned out to be such a wonderful gift, because my friends and I were forced to entertain ourselves. There was no sitting back and watching a few episodes on Netflix or going on YouTube all night. We had to be creative and innovative and make our own fun, while kids today have such easy access to...well, everything. And that unfortunately makes them less curious and less inquisitive, which are two of the biggest indicators of intelligence. Dave asks: where does your drive come from? I share that I have learned that I need to be really diligent about making time for downtime. I’ve actually had to work against that go-go-go instinct, and give myself enough time for rest and relaxation.Part of my goal with this show is to open up the dialogue beyond the basics of what constitutes “healthy,” as in questions like, what kind of food is best, what workouts are best, etc., and more towards fundamental things that pertain to health and happiness. I’ve noticed that a lot of people who seem to be thriving in major areas of life, like with their career and health, are actually lacking in some other crucial areas (relationships, connection, personal life), perhaps because all that intense focus is only being utilized for material gain and external validation. Clearly, this is a sad reflection how our culture not only emphasizes success, but also seems to suggest that success = happiness. Dave asks a great question for us all: is your view of yourself as strong as your inner voice’s ability to restrain itself from sabotaging you?  I share how I was able to get over myself at a pretty young age, after I rose to the highest heights I could ever dream of, then fell, then rose again, and what that experience taught me. Dave gets really personal, asking: what is a piece of you, that you haven’t shared yet? I admit to him that I try not to burden people with my problems and emotions, while also staying authentic to who I am and my story, and I talk a bit about how my relationship with my partner, Mia Moore, has changed my life.We wrap up with Dave asking me a very thought-provoking question: what advice would I give to an 18 year old Brad? The answer may surprise you…Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for my brand-new show with Dave coming next week!TIMESTAMPS:How did Get Over Yourself podcasts begin? [03:56]The easy access to information now makes us less curious and less inquisitive.  [07:26]Where does Brad’s drive come from that keeps him from enjoying downtime? [10:46]Dave thinks Brad’s show has changed as Brad has changed. [14:14]Our culture has put a huge emphasis on go, go, go and do, do, do that it has gotten out of hand. [18:45]Dave asks what is Brad’s motivation about his podcasts? What is changing in Brad? [20:20]A person can struggle from success to crashing and back searching for their self-esteem. [24:31]It’s important to acknowledge your weaknesses and fight this battle every day. [28:20]It’s not up to me what actually happens so I want to do things that matter to me without the emotion of the outcome. (Dave) [35:26]Make the most of every single day because there is no guarantee of tomorrow anyway. [36:48]Parents: You can talk to your kids, if they are willing to listen and set an example but you can’t determine their destiny. [40:20]Is your view of yourself as strong as your inner voice’s ability to restrain itself from sabotaging you? [ 41:57]Brad doesn’t easily reveal his inner self as Dave probes him. [47:52]What advice would Brad give 18-year-old Brad? [53:15]You can keep things fresh and keep things going. [57:52]Everything we do is simply a pursuit of a hormonal experience. [59:29]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageThe Imperative HabitDave RossiPodcast with John GrayFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning how to really slow down and reclaim the lost art of down time is not just something you do for fun and enjoyment, but something that actually greatly affects the state of your health.Yes, taking time to socialize or to take an after-dinner stroll, making your easy workouts easier, and integrating temperature therapy and foam rolling are all effective activities to boostAssignments:1. Recovery-based training utilizes a different philosophy than ‘consistent’ miles or appearances at the gym. Use intuition and push when you are pumped, and back off when flat. Leave some juice in your tank at all times! Check out my show with Craig Marker to learn about HIIT vs HIRT and why going less hard = less cell destruction. Remember that muscle soreness is NOT a catalyst for growth. Protein synthesis goes to REPAIR instead of growth, so there is really no need to get sore.Take easier, easy days (like doing a positive deadlift on grass or some dynamic stretches). Increase daily movement as a form of recovery. JFW to increase blood circulation and lymphatic function.Introduce Rebound workouts. Validated by HRV to speed recovery, this includes: dynamic stretching, mobility/flexibility drills, foam rolling, and deep breathing exercises that boost blood circulation and oxygen delivery without stressing the body. 2. Brain down time from hyperconnectivityA meditation practice is ideal, or even exercising without a podcast or music!Set up a morning routine that you can stick to. 84% of people reach for the phone most mornings. Instead, walk the dog, gratitude journal, or do elaborate flexibility/mobility stretches or yoga.Set aside time for Deep Work periods where you disconnect. (Listen to my Breather show on Cal Newport). The brain gets more tired managing text and email all day! So focus, get it done, and flip the lid closed!3. Spend Time in NatureUniversity of Michigan professors, the Kaplans, promote their ‘attention restoration theory’ as a way of recovering from what they call “directed attention fatigue” of non-stop information bombardment of modern times promoting sympathetic dominance and eventually, crankiness and irritableness. Nature allows passive engagement of the senses (take it in), triggers a drop in cortisol, BP and HR. Neuroscience professor Michael Merzenich explains that, “Our attraction to the ocean may derive from its lack of physical markers…. Looking over a calm sea is akin to closing our eyes.” Kaplan’s call for engaging with nature fascination is that, the more grand and spectacular the setting, the greater the fascination. Think: Yosemite, Niagara falls, The Grand Canyon, sailing in the ocean, or simply swimming in Tahoe. Any kind of nature is great; even imagery has been to have effect. Invest in a mini fountain, or get a poster/change your screensaver to a nature based image you’re drawn to.4. NappingA 20 minute nap refreshes sodium and potassium pumps in your brain neurons, allowing you to go from literally feeling fried (because the electrical circuitry is depleted) to re-energized.I’m pro napper through training. I turn on App Rainmaker Pro and I’m gone. I find a quiet or sunny spot, disengage; it’s a ritual. Many say they ‘can’t nap’ but that’s likely because of the environment. Dr. David Dinges, a sleep expert at University of Pennsylvania Medical School whose laboratory studies how sleep affects neurobehavioral, cognitive, immune, inflammatory, endocrine, metabolic, and genetic function, estimates that 15-20 percent of the population are highly sensitive, calling them “closet nappers.” Dr. Sara Mednick, a Harvard-trained psychologist currently studying sleep at UC Riverside, and author of Take A Nap, Change Your Life, estimates that up to 50% of the population is genetically predisposed to napping. If you struggle with napping, go easy on yourself: to start, at first, just disengage, go quiet (even to your car or park bench) and rest your head (the key element of a proper nap), even if you don’t fall asleep.5. Frequent tech breaks. This is key as we are only capable of peak focus for a cognitive task for 20 minutes.Take a 1-2 min break every 20 minutes.5 minute movements every hour. I’ve been doing 30 push ups, 10 pullups, 20 and squats since Covid and am in the best shape ever!Do whatever you can to engage the brain differently. Maybe that’s wastebasket hoops, indoor putts, using an outside slackline, chipshot, or other micro-workouts.Take one major mid-day break.Wind down away from the screen in the evenings. 6. Mindfulness practices: consider taking formal classes to learn Tai chi, yoga, and meditation (you can also use apps). Write down lists of what you’re grateful for and appreciate in your life in a journal.7. Temperature therapy: Saunas promote instant relaxation while a cold plunge gives a rebound response. Contrast therapy is also awesome. Mark Sisson goes in the sauna for 10 minutes, then goes 5-7 in the cold, then 5 minutes in the spa. I go back and forth in the winter between my mom’s pool (54F!) and the sauna (104F!), and always end up feeling completely relaxed.TIMESTAMPS:MOFO mission number nine is slow down and reclaim the lost art of down time. [01:58]Focus your training around recovery rather than recovery as an afterthought. [02:47]Pay attention to your intuition. [03:22]You should not be sore after workouts. [06:09]Take an easy day. Remember to think of your MAF heart rate. [07:47]Even walking, you will increase your blood circulation and boost your lymphatic function. [09:56]The effectiveness of rebound workouts to actually to speed recovery in comparison to total rest has been validated. [12:13]Your rest and downtime includes teaching your brain to be quiet. [15:01]Develop a winning morning routine. Organize your day. [15:54]Spend time in nature. [18:50]Don’t underestimate the importance of napping. [22:08]Be kind to your eyes. [25:55]Get up and move for five minutes every hour to maintain brain metabolism. [27:34]Give yourself a nice wind down period in the evening where you are away from screens. [30:42]Practicing Mindfulness helps to reduce stress and anxiety. [31:35]Brad is a great enthusiast for temperature therapy. [32:46]Brad summarizes the points of MOFO Mission number 9. [35:18]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Kelly StarrettDr. Craig MarkerDr. Phil MaffetoneFiras ZahabiDr. John Jaquish PodcastWeight Lifting is a Waste of TimeGalen RuppEliud KipchogeEight Weeks OutBrad’s Morning RoutineCal NewportAttention Restoration TheoryDr. Sara MednickMyopia.orgDude Spellings PodcastBrad’s Cold PlungeFire and IceFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a high energy guy who’s had an amazing journey from a Mr. Universe dream that took shape as a teenager in the deep backwoods of New Brunswick, Canada, and came true all the way to his landing spot in the bodybuilding epicenter of Venice Beach, CA.Wade Lightheart pushed the limits of physical training, work ethic, and competitive intensity in the most extreme of sports and learned some hard lessons that helped shape a lengthy career in performance optimization and a health and nutrition supplement business with his company, Bio Optimization. After reaching the highest levels of international bodybuilding, Wade completed a contest and his body went to heck. He gained an astonishing 42 pounds in 11 weeks! This launched his quest to align fitness pursuits with health instead of compromise health. Wade realized that we pursue fitness goals for three reasons: aesthetics, performance and health; and that quite often, our pursuit of the first two severely compromises the final one. Long before the emerging topic of gut health became the hot issue of the day, Wade realized that his digestion was trashed, largely on account of chronically excessive protein intake combined with a bodybuilder style starvation diet that lasted too long. This free flowing show also touches on issues like performance-enhancing drugs in sports and how the increasingly sophisticated biohacking strategies of the day are closing the gap between a doped athlete and a clean athlete doing everything right. Wade proved this insight to be true when he returned to bodybuilding after a four-year layoff and performed better than his previous efforts as a less healthy human. You’ll also learn about the three issues that can be causing gut dysfunction and how to quickly home test for them.Learn more about Wade and his operation, including a free 12-week peak performance program at BioOptimizers.com and enjoy his Awesome Health Podcast, including a 2020 interview with me!TIMESTAMPS:Wade talks about how he got into bodybuilding and was inspired by Schwarzenegger’s advice: He said you can achieve anything you want with hard work, self-discipline, and a positive attitude. [05:28]After working for many years on his dream of becoming a champion bodybuilder, Wade was in Mr. Universe contest and immediately thereafter gained 42 pounds in 11 weeks. [09:27]He realized he had built his body from the outside in and he had to learn to build the body from the inside out. [10:59]Many of the bodybuilders eventually end up in some health crisis. [12:51]Wade has learned from his experience and has applied this to his biological optimization formula. [15:33]Athletes are fit, not necessarily healthy. We have sacrificed health in pursuit of performance. [18:03]After Wade was in the contest, what happened that caused his body to blow up? [20:22]The use of performance-enhancing technology is pervasive in the athletic community maybe going back 60 to 70 years. [25:15]When traveling to India for a contest, he connected with like-minded people and started the BiOptimizers development. [32:11]When you're in the midst of a highly engrossing competitive challenge and drugs are part of the game, it's easy to rationalize and join up with the pack to try to stay with the pack instead of get dropped. [34:21]How did Wade learn about the gut microbiome so long before what we know today? [38:47]A hundred million Americans on any given day are suffering from some sort of digestive distress that is either an over-the-counter or prescription medication for digestive related illnesses. [42:39]The USDA allows 50 different chemicals on organic produce and we don’t get to know about genetic modification in many places. [44:11]A person tries to eat healthy, selecting carefully, knowing that there are still problems. There are probiotics available in the stores. How do we know which ones are best? [45:53]A one-degree difference in temperature in a probiotic stream is going to cause a doubling of the activity of that probiotic. You need a prebiotic. [47:00]Wade and his partner have disparate dietary patterns. Is it important what genetic particulars are present when it comes to choosing the best diet? [50:01]Three areas where people run into digestive issues are lack of proper enzymes in the food, being low in hydrochloric acid, and microbiome imbalance. [55:28]Magnesium is the most common deficiency mineral in virtually everybody’s diet. [58:56]LINKS:Brad ‘s Shopping PageBiOptimizersWade LightheartDr. Edward HowellFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the consequences of high-tech, modern life is that for the first time in history, we are constantly battling the effects of exposure to estrogenic compounds. While this is an emerging field of scientific study, you may want to be on the safe side, as we are dealing with an assortment of environmental estrogens from a variety of different sources, and make moves to avoid and eliminate the following offenders: Eliminate all plastics touching your food or drink and avoid high estrogenic foods like soy, corn, flax. Use all-natural skin and personal care products, and eco-friendly home cleaners and laundry detergents.Monitor and limit sources of EMF, by doing things like turning Wifi off at night, using an ethernet cable instead, and staying far away from your cell phone. Otterbox phone cases are also helpful, as are grounding mats or sheets or shields.Combat indoor blue light by using things like bug bulbs, Tungsten soft lights, and anything on the yellow/red spectrum (like a salt lamp or candles).If you want to neutralize outgassing from toxic consumer products and stale indoor air, get a houseplant or two! Also, the HEPA filter/deionizer captures 99.9% of particles (outdoor fires, pet, dust, allergens, etc.). Avoiding Estrogens:Plastics: Implement zero tolerance for any plastic touching your food or drink. Nothing is worse than microwaving foods in plastic containers or drinking from disposable plastic water bottles that get heated in the sun. The result? Man cans and cancer. Use stainless steel or glass containers instead.Personal Care products: Be vigilant against chemicals that touch your body like skin care products, cosmetics, perfumes and colognes, and laundry detergent. Use eco-friendly products made without chemicals, such as Dr. Bronner’s castile soap. Almost all sunscreens are pretty offensive, with common ingredients like oxybenzone and octinoxate that are harmful for both your health and the environment. Look for something simple with zinc oxide and try to prioritize using clothing and hats. Remember to expose large skin surfaces, but that it’s ok to protect yourself.Household cleaning products: Antibacterial products are nasty, because they compromise immune function and can make you resistant to antibiotics when you need them for infections or surgeries. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day is a good natural brand with a diverse product line.Food: You shouldn’t be eating soy, corn, or flax anyway, but note that these foods have 100x more phytoestrogens than other plants. For more information, read Anthony Jay’s book Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile, and be sure to check out this great article from BioDynamic Wellness called Top 10 Estrogenics and Ways to Minimize Exposure. TIMESTAMPS:Number 8 of your MOFO mission is called to protect yourself. Eliminate all plastics touching your food or drink. [01:49]Look for eco-friendly skin products and home cleaning products. [02:32]Beware the dangers of the electromagnetic field. [03:11]Protect yourself from light exposure after dark. [07:21]A houseplant has been shown to neutralize the outgassing that comes from toxic consumer products and stale indoor air. [08:44]Getting a HEPA filter to clean your air. [09:14]The exposure to estrogens can throw off your natural healthy balance. [10:51]Drinking out of a plastic water bottle is very unhealthy for you. [12:02]Personal care products are now available in healthy options. [13:49]Household cleaners are another place to pay attention to the eco-friendly need. [15:59]Try to stay away from soy, corn, flax which have 100 times more phytoestrogens. [16:46]Stay away from grains and source grass-fed meat. [18:08]Brad talks about many chemicals that are sprayed on our food that are outlawed in Europe. [18:51]Read carefully the ingredients in your sunscreen. Avoid food that has been artificially colored red. [19:51]Parabens are found in cosmetics and disguised in the ingredient list name. [20:50]Birth controls pills contain harmful chemicals. [22:17]Brad lists nine ways to minimize estrogenic exposure. [23:27]A dry sauna is an excellent way to detox your body. [24:41]Other herbs and botanicals are recommended for detoxing. [25:57]Consider the water you are drinking. [27:24]It’s important to have pasture-raised meats and eggs. [29:27 LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageOtterBoxPodcast with Brian HoyerPodcast with Tania TeschkeHEPA FilterEstrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick and InfertileWise Traditions PodcastBiodynamic WellnessDr. Anthony Jay PodcastAlmost Heaven SaunasBeet KvasseBig BerkeyHow to lower high estrogen levels naturallyTop 10 estrogenics and ways to minimize exposureFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a hard hitting, straight shooting, fearless free-thinking fitness leader that will blow your mind and challenge you to rethink many of the basic notions of fitness, diet, and healthy living.Dr. John is a longtime innovator and thought leader in the biomedical fitness scene, having invented the globally popular OsteoStrong training device to fight osteoporosis. His more recent fitness sensation is the X3Bar, which is revolutionizing the way people think about and perform strength training. His heavy resistance band with attached bar system allows you to work the range of motion with the highest power output (the end of the movement) with the highest resistance. This is the exact opposite of lifting a heavy bar, where you are constrained by the hardest part (e.g., lifting the bar off the floor) of the lift. You’ll hear Dr. John’s full explanation in the show, but essentially, you get a more challenging and complete workout in a much shorter time period.We also talk about Dr. John’s astonishing dietary strategy of eating just once every 48 hours, when he enjoys a full-bore carnivore feast. That’s right, Dr. John is maintaining his muscular, single digit body fat physique (6’0” and 240lbs) with a zero carb diet and a workout protocol of 10 minutes per day, 6 days a week! Yes indeed, this guy is off the beaten track by many miles and it’s incredibly refreshing to open your mind to greater possibilities, challenge bullshit conventional stupidity that’s been proven wrong over and over but we still blindly follow it, and listen to someone who is not afraid to speak his mind at every corner, and back up his seemingly crazy proclamations with extensive scientific research and knowledge base. “We are not meant to exert ourselves with that much intensity for very long,” Dr. John says, pointing out that while most people assume that a lack of motivation is the reason why people can’t go hard with a workout for more than ten minutes, it’s really a lack of glycogen! Meaning, it’s biological, not mental: if your body is screaming at you to stop, listen, and stop. Dr. John shares a story about how, during the last few sets of an hour-long workout he did, his ears started ringing. “I felt awful, so I thought: what is going on here?” Now, Dr. John is certain that this was his body sounding the alarm on what wasn’t working:  “This was my body’s way of saying: no, we are not doing this anymore!”  Finally, we wrap up with some great advice from his dad, a former NASA engineer: “Don’t think people are going down the right path. Look at the problem, and think of anything else that might address that problem than the way people are doing it, because there might be a better answer.”Enjoy this informative and surprising episode with Dr. John, and check out his new book, Weight Training Is A Waste Of Time.TIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest today has made many innovations to the fitness culture. He calls out the BS in the fitness industry. [01:39]John makes some pretty strong statements regarding the information we have been given. Are calories important? He eats only one meal every 48 hours. [05:06]It has a lot to do with looking at what happens during fasting. [08:51]Some people, in an attempt to find a diet, try to find a solution that doesn’t require a change. [11:02]John compares the idea of the bears creating diabetes so they can hibernate with what the humans have dealt with. [14:10]Hydrating is another purpose of carbs. [18:59]You only need antioxidants if you are oxidizing. [21:28]What are oxalates? [22:31]John explains his 48-hour fasting theory. [25:22]The larger muscle becomes, the more blood it needs to function correctly. [28:21]The X Three Bar delivers results with weight changing as we move it. [33:00]What do we really want when we exercise? We want to change our bodies. [37:59]Why is this going to have less risk of muscle soreness and damage than doing sets with a heavy bar? [43:31]If you can fatigue the muscle without damaging the muscle, then all of the protein synthesis is appropriated for growth. [46:14]Sometimes the information that is published in exercise science is not accurate. [47:06]After the X Three, you need at least 36 hours to recover. [53:26]The Central Governor Theory defines the point in the middle of the race when your brain tells your body, “That’s enough.”[55:15]Using the X three, the injury risk is low. [59:49]The Osteostrong devices give the benefit of high impact without the risks. {01:00:03]LINKS:X Three BarOsteostrongDr. John JaquishWeight Lifting is a Waste of TimeCentral Governor TheoryQUOTES:“So many things are a gross misinterpretation of research.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) The seventh step to becoming a badass MOFO is to work on overcoming non-stop digital stimulation and distraction, which can only be achieved by focusing, prioritizing, and powering down with unwavering discipline. It means implementing proactive daily rituals (like working out) before even glancing at a screen.This is especially important as looking at your phone/computer/email first thing in the morning activates the shallow, reactive, part of your brain. Talk about starting things off on the wrong foot! How can you expect yourself to be focused and productive when you’ve activated the reactive (and not proactive) part of your brain right after waking up? Answer: you can’t. So, why not at least try to resist the temptation? Instagram will still be there in a few hours, so do yourself a favor, and help yourself out by putting some time into creating (and incorporating) a few winning rituals (that will eventually become habitual) that you can do before you let yourself even look at a screen. Also check out previous shows, like Prevent Tech From Hijacking Your Mind, and the episode with productivity and marketing expert Seth Godin, for more tips on overcoming distraction and productivity. One of the most helpful pieces of advice Seth ever gave me about this subject was simple: “Turn that shit off and get the work done man!” Effective yes, but is this approach easy for everyone to implement? Maybe, but maybe not...what works for one person will not necessarily work as well for you, so in this show, I will outline some very valuable tips you can use to ensure you’re spending your time as efficiently and effectively as possible. Digital distraction is no joke, so here are some methods that will help you work around (and against!) the temptation to scroll down your screen all day long: Facilitate Deep Work. Schedule time for work (first thing in the morning works best for most people) and check out my show covering the book Deep Work for details. Different methods work for different folks, but I found having an accountability partner was a really effective strategy for me. Carve out an hour or two in the morning to just get it done - and then email your accountability partner afterward to say, “I F%^&*ING DID IT TODAY!” You can even email yourself, it’s just the act of having some form of accountability that is most useful.  Become Aware of the Cost of Distractibility. How much time do you think distractibility really costs you in a day? I bet we all underestimate how much time we lose when we take that “one-minute break” that turns into an hour. Take some inspiration from Jim Collins, who tracks all of his time on a spreadsheet, as this will provide you with an actual number of how much time it costs you in a day when you lose focus. Being able to quantify how much time you spend working and not working is a great motivator for getting things done and cutting out distractions.  Be OK With Being Annoying. Do not allow yourself to feel guilty about not being immediately responsive to people or saying “no” to a lot of things. You may think it’s only going to take you 5 seconds to respond to that text message, but it’s really just opening a can of worms. Put your phone in the other room if you have to, just do whatever you can to make your phone (and whatever else distracts you) not easily accessible.  Devote Time to Shut Down Time. Easier said than done, but, it still has got to be done. Do your best to remove any obstacles and temptations from the environment you’re working in. Similar to the ‘put your phone in another room’ method, I’ll sometimes go somewhere where I know there is no Wifi to ensure I won’t get distracted.  Don’t Waste Time Waiting For Inspiration. Otherwise, you’ll be waiting a long time. So don’t focus on it, don’t sit around waiting for it to magically materialize. Instead, set yourself up with a morning routine you can actually stick to, and go! Don’t wait for inspiration, just get up in the morning and do not let yourself look at your phone/email/social media until you have gotten a substantial amount of work done. No excuses, no waiting for that serendipitous moment when the light bulb goes off - like Seth said, turn it off, and get the work done!Lastly, really make an effort to save your screen time for the daytime….otherwise, the nighttime blue light exposure will most likely keep you awake all night, leaving you exhausted and trashed for the next day. If you want to be truly focused, you have to make sure your body is functioning well, which is why MOFO Mission #7 is to take control. TIMESTAMPS:MOFO Mission no. 7 is Take Control. [01:23]We must acknowledge the addictive properties of the dopamine hit we get with the ding of our phone. [02:26]One tip from the Deep Work book is to make a solemn vow not to open your messages for the first 90 minutes in a day. [05:05]It is good to have someone you are accountable to who will keep you on track. [05:42]Tracking your creativity time ratio on a spreadsheet daily increases your awareness. [06:47]Be okay annoying people [09:08]Have distinct shutdown times. [11:00]Inspiration is for amateurs. [12:41]Start your MOFO assignment of Taking Control by committing to a deliberate proactive morning routine. [14:58]Only things that are natural and easy to maintain are healthy. [17:23]When you get exposure to the cold for just 20 seconds, it results in a 200 to 300% spike in mood. [18:26]Initiate a sequence of deep diaphragmatic breaths so you can control your cold-water therapeutic experience. [22:23]Ben Greenfield contends that his morning cold water immersion had a greater impact on stabilizing blood glucose than anything else. [24:12]You want to spend your evening hours away from screen stimulation. [26:01]Plug your phone in outside your bedroom. Walk the kids to school. [28:15]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBrad’s Morning RoutineBrad’s Cold TherapyPrevent Technology from Hijacking Your MindDeep WorkBrad with Cal NewportAndre Obradovic podcastBird by BirdDr. Rhonda PatrickDr. Kelly StarrettFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Casey is a Stanford-trained head and neck surgeon who ditched a promising medical career to plunge into the world of functional medicine and healing disease by attacking the root cause of inflammation. You will love the story of her amazing journey of blending insights from genetic science to observe the shortcomings of western medicine as sick care rather than health care. Dr. Casey describes our current model as “reactionary medicine,” where we play “whack the mole” by attacking the symptoms of various diseases with drugs and surgery. Casey describes the frustration of seeing many patients returning for the same invasive procedures that were caused by lifestyle-driven inflammation. After leaving surgery and getting additional training in functional medicine, Dr. Casey presents a unique, hands-on approach to patient care focused on optimizing lifestyle behaviors that will promote health and prevent disease. The centerpiece is the emerging technology of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) that she offers to clients as a co-founder of LevelsHealth.com operation. In this show, you’ll learn why metabolic dysfunction is perhaps the most distressing disease condition of modern times. This is represented mainly by an inability to regulate glucose or burn fat efficiently. You’ll be inspired to take personal responsibility for your health, especially through the use of a now-affordable and accessible CGM device, and learn the importance of tight glucose regulation to feel and look your best. TIMESTAMPS:Brad interviews a surgeon who discovered most of her patients needed to improve their lifestyle rather than be under the knife. [01:43]Environmental factors change the expression of our biological blueprint. [05:20]Newer medical ideas expand from “here are these symptoms; here is the treatment.” [07:59]The majority of the diseases that are plaguing our country are diseases that are chronic illnesses based in lifestyle and dietary decisions. [10:23]As an ENT surgeon, Dr. Means realized that most of the cases were inflammatory in nature. [12:41]Is there a profit motive involved in the medical profession that keeps the “Whack-a-Mole” system going? [16:52]Research suggests that those more dietary and lifestyle interventions and healthy maintenance are the highest value. [21:07]The insurance companies share the risk across a large population, some of which will be very ill and some very healthy. [23:35]Symptoms arise from biologic dysfunction. Functional Medicine looks at all the variable functions. [25:24]Every day we make hundreds, if not thousands of small decisions that affect our biological reality. Even how we respond to a stressful email, translates through our hormones to affect our cellular biology. [28:43]There is emerging technology of continuous glucose monitoring which is a powerful behavior modifier. [30:14]The fluctuations in glucose levels may be potentially more harmful than sustained high glucose levels alone.  [34:53]Metabolic dysfunction is the root of infertility, erectile dysfunction, anxiety and depression. [37:19]Could one deliver a normal fasting glucose but still be getting into trouble with poor glucose variability? [39:01]What kind of particulars might influence our varied response to white rice? [45:07]After a sprint workout where the glycogen is depleted, what happens when I have an ice cream treat? [48:52]    Is the afternoon slump always associated with a blood glucose drop? Is it manageable? [50:46]    If two people eat the exact same number of calories per day, the exact same food, but they eat them at different times of the day, they will have a totally different metabolic outcome. [54:44]In our culture, we are eating 150 pounds of refined sugar on average per person per year. [01:03:17]Realize that when you are getting in stressful situations like traffic or at the workplace, you are spiking your glucose just like going down the street to get a Hostess Pie [01:05:16]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Casey MeansLevels HealthDr. Casey’s KitchenFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Challenging your body through a combination of brief, intense, strength training sessions and all-out sprints is this week’s next MOFO Mission assignment, as it will prompt a spike of testosterone and human growth hormone in your bloodstream, which leads to many wonderful adaptive, anti-aging benefits. Another great addition to your exercise regimen are micro workouts: these brief bursts of explosive efforts really add up over time. Here are a few key points you’ll want to remember from this episode:HIIT vs HIRT. Check out Dr. Craig Marker’s article, HIIT vs HIRT, (High Intensity Interval Training vs High Intensity Repeat Training). HIIT workouts don’t include sufficient rest, which is why you feel completely depleted after a HIIT workout. The duration of a HIRT workout is much shorter than you might think: just 10-20 seconds, as this delivers maximum fitness stimulation and minimizes cellular breakdown as described by Dr. Craig Marker (check out my show, Peak Performance Without Suffering, for more details). Try using an X3Bar. I’ve been loving this addition to my workout regimen as it enables a very short workout that is extremely strenuous and recruits a lot of muscle fibers. Whatever strength training you like to do, remember the key is to make sure your workout doesn’t last that long (30 minutes is plenty, even 12 minutes is fine). Check out their site here.Keep it short and sweet. You don’t need to put in hours and hours of work, as a few minutes of explosive effort produces dramatic fitness benefits, especially when it comes to weight-bearing sprinting (and it’s ok if this is something you need to work towards). A proper sprint workout includes a gradual warm up (cardio like jogging, jog-walking, whatever breaks a light sweat and gets your heart rate up), dynamic stretching, technique drills, and the sprints that last 10-20 seconds, with a luxurious rest interval that is 6 times as long as the sprint. Each time you step back to the line, you should feel fully refreshed and energized so you can deliver another peak performance effort. When you notice a breakdown in form or muscle tightness, then you know it’s time to wrap it up and you’ve done a good job: remember that you shouldn’t get sore during strength training sessions. Start doing micro workouts. Micro workouts are a great way of breaking up prolonged periods of stillness while delivering fantastic fitness benefits that really add up over time. To wrap it up: keep hitting it hard with full-body, functional, strength-training exercises, brief, explosive, all-out sprints that include plenty of rest, and micro workouts sprinkled in throughout the day to complete MOFO Mission #6!TIMESTAMPS:MOFO Mission number 6 is Hit It Hard: challenge your body. Brief explosive efforts really add up. [01:33]Brad reviews the previous MOFO assignments noting that there are many well-intentioned people thinking they are doing the best for themselves, who are maybe not. [02:20]Many people really overdo the intensity on a routine basis that leads to injury and breakdown. [04:18]The HIIt Workout (High Intensity Interval Training) can have negative impact without sufficient rest. [06:27]What’s happening inside your body during one of these kick ass workouts is you are not resting. [08:50]We want like a five or six to one ratio of work effort to rest period. [10:40]Weight bearing exercises, when done properly can have truly amazing results. Thirty minutes is plenty. [14:08]When you can work up to weight bearing sprinting, that’s when you have the maximum signaling for fat reduction. [17:24]    A very short duration workout will have profound metabolic effects lasting for up to 72 hours after the workout. [19:50]It’s time to leave behind the no pain-no gain notion that has permeated the fitness industry for decades. [22:39]    When talking about no or low impact, you can push to higher duration or 10 to 20 seconds. [24:53]Miniature workouts can be done throughout your day with little or no impact on your precious time. [25:46]    Keep your fitness contraptions where you can see them and they can remind you to use them. [28:27]    LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageHIIT vs. HIRTX3 BarBrad Kearns Dynamic StretchingDr. Craig MarkerDr. Phil MaffetoneJoe Rogan-Firas ZahabiFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a powerhouse show with New York Times bestselling author and renowned behavioral and mindset expert John Assaraf! This guy brings his A-game for an hour of power that has the potential to change your life--if you are ready to receive the message that is. “I’m not in the convincing game,” John explains, but he is an internationally recognized brain expert, educator, and 1-on-1 peak performance coach. In this highly energized and motivating show, John covers the content of his new book Innercise: The New Science to Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power. You may have seen John on other big time shows like Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Tim Bilyeu, and Anderson Cooper 360, and you are in for a real treat with this episode. John discusses all aspects of performing at your peak in all areas of life (not just narrow objectives like making money), and how to discard bad habits quickly with “tiny actions” that are not intimidating. This way, you can always, “Do a little anyway, even if you don’t feel like it,” according to John. By doing so, you actually rewire your neural circuits so that your desired behaviors become easy, breezy habits. You become not just a person who is good at setting goals (ahem, raise your hand if you’re in that group) but someone who is good at taking focused action over and over in pursuit of those goals.John comes to you with authenticity and experience, for he has experienced numerous “failures” in life - divorce, poor health habits, and losing and gaining fortunes in business. You will learn about your “Frankenstein brain” and your “Einstein brain” and how to harmoniously integrate the two. John offers some memorable parenting insights about leading by example but not meddling or trying to orchestrate your kid’s path. You’ll learn just a couple “Innercise Habits” provided in the book that can change your life: taking six deep breaths to “calm the circuits.” When you are in a relaxed, wise-minded state, you can then engage “AIA”: Awareness, Intention and Action. If you saw the blockbuster movie, The Secret, you’ll recall John’s astonishing real life vision board story that made it all the way to the big screen. Listen to the end of the show and John will recount the most unlikely story of manifestation come to life that you will ever hear.Enjoy this special conversation with John, and be sure to check out his website and his book, Innercise.TIMESTAMPS:Brad gives a tip right off from his guest: When you are under stress and having a difficult time, take six slow deep diaphragmatic breaths. [03:43]It might be better to broaden your fitness ambitions rather than focus on one thing. [06:39]John talks about how he studies himself around fears, self-image, limiting beliefs, and behavior. [08:16]To have the chance of becoming wealthy, you have to take risks. [10:33]When trying to make changes in our life and don’t like the result, look to see what caused that result. Don’t see it as a failure. [15:40]John separates the two parts of the brain into the Frankenstein brain and the Einstein brain. [16:53]In the book, Innercise, John gives you the actual mental and emotional techniques to integrate those parts of your brain. Here he gives an example how. [20:21]By doing the suggested breathing “Innercise,” you can literally change the cellular makeup in your body. [24:29]In order to program the neural pattern in our brain, it will take from 100 to 365 days for it to become default mode. You teach yourself to override your natural propensity to want to stay in your comfort zone. [26:35]We were taught the process to set goals but we weren’t taught a process to actually make those goals achievable for us. [29:58]There is much distractibility in our environment so we need to deliberately and consciously evolve ourselves so that these distractions don’t control us. [30:60]   John used to be 234 pounds and 33% body fat. How did he evolve his way to better fitness? [34:53]If you can’t afford a personal trainer, there are many ways to set up accountability. [41:53]Do we have to have a dire warning from a doctor before we turn things around? [43:55]How does a person leverage all the aspects they want to achieve? [47:47]The problem is making the commitment to the outcome you want. How can you get out the message? [51:09]How does John work with clients? [57:57]   Do Visions Boards play an important role in goal setting? [01:00:03]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageJohn AssarafInnerciseJim RohnMy Neuro GymBrain-a-thonQUOTES:“Nothing will change until you change.”“Make a commitment to the outcome you want, then follow the ‘how’ that already exists.”“You have to ask yourself: where am I heading, how fast am I going there, and is the destination acceptable to me? If the answer is yes, good - pick up speed, and go faster. But if the answer is no way!, stop. And ask yourself: what has to happen, in order for me to turn around, get on a different train, and go in a different direction? What has to happen in my mindset, emotional management, and skill set?”“I like to observe people who have achieved what I want to achieve, and then I ask: how did they do that? What did they think, what did they read, how did they manage their emotions, what did they do, how did they plan and strategize? so I can mimic and mirror their results.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isn’t it a relief to know that recent research suggests that increasing all forms of general everyday movement is more beneficial for your health than adhering to a devoted workout regimen? This means that instead of sweating it out at the gym doing the same old, super repetitive routine, you get to enjoy doing a nice variety of movements throughout your day and week, which is not only way less boring, but also way more effective! That’s why MOFO Mission #5 is Move Frequently: because getting in that general everyday movement will make a huge difference in your health.What exactly does general everyday movement entail? More frequent walking, (dynamic) stretching, and incorporating micro-workouts into your day, as well as devoting time to movement based practices like Yoga, Pilates, and Tai-Chi, and calisthenics and flexibility/mobility drills. In this show, I’m breaking down why it is that frequent movement has such an effect on our physiology. Some key points:The compensation theory of exercise/ total energy expenditure theory: A workout regimen makes minimal to zero contribution towards fat reduction goals, because strenuous workouts stimulate your appetite, making you consume more calories and also (consciously and subconsciously) seet out ways to be lazier/less active for the rest of the day.Sitting is the new smoking. Sitting for as little as 20 minutes delivers a measurable reduction in glucose tolerance and an increase in glucose resistance, plus a decrease in cognitive performance. Active couch potato syndrome is very real: just because you’re fit, it doesn’t automatically mean you’re healthy. If you’re not moving frequently, but putting in one hour daily for exercise, you’re not moving enough. This is where the general everyday movement comes in; make time at least for walking, and make strategic choices in your everyday life: park further away from your destination, take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc. A dynamic workplace is the goal. Whatever your situation is, try to make it work. If you don’t have room to do some lunges or squats in your office, just go in the stairwell or hallway if you can, because it’s super important that you create a habit of breaking up the workday to practice some form of movement.TIMESTAMPS:MOFO assignment no. 5 is to move frequently. Recent research in health fitness exercise physiology is suggesting that just increasing all forms of general everyday movement may be more important than a devoted exerciser regimen. [01:43]Total energy expenditure theory is when your body’s metabolic function slows as a reaction to the calories you burn during exercise. [04:15]Sitting is the new smoking. Prolonged periods of inactivity are risk factors for many different diseases. [07:22]It’s important to do some critical thinking regarding what is the best movement formula for you. Your body is designed to move. [10:32]Sitting still for as little as 20 minutes will deliver a measurable reduction in glucose tolerance and an increase in insulin resistance. [12:60]Fidgeting and foam rolling are good things to do on your movement break. [16:36]Brad describes many mini workouts to do throughout the day that are very beneficial. [19:49]A dynamic workplace is a goal whatever your work situation is. [26:00]The fourth pillar of moving frequently is a structured low-level cardiovascular exercise. [29:18]Sticking to the MAF heart rate function, will produce all manner of benefits that can last up to 72 hours. [31:31]A post dinner stroll is high up on the list. Try flexibility drills, get your workplace fit, and don’t forget the cardio. [34:58]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageActive Couch Potato SyndromeJoel JamiesonDr. Herman PontzerAndre ObradovicKaty BowmanBrad Kearns Morning RoutineBrad Kearns Dynamic StretchingBrad Kearns Running TechniqueDr. Peter WayneStephen RaderEight Steps to a Pain Free BackHadza PeopleGokhale InstitutePrimal EnduranceDr. Phil MaffetoneFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Pinkerton is a psychotherapist based in the UK who specializes in helping individuals and corporate groups overcome trauma, burnout and breakdown. This show starts out talking about the stresses of the traditional corporate workplace and how bad energy and dysfunctional communication can spread through an organization much like the pandemic virus. As we discuss how business leaders and executives can heal from trauma and improve corporate culture, Anna explains that these techniques and strategies are applicable to every other source of stress and trauma we face in life, especially healing from our own flawed subconscious programming. This is where the show gets deep and meaningful for all of us, even if you aren’t dealing with workplace dysfunction. Anna drops the brilliant insight that before we can achieve any form of life transformation, we must first increase self-awareness and “train oneself to be curious without judgement.” It occurs to me that this is incredibly relevant to the pursuit of diet and fitness goals. We are so used to getting bombarded with information, advice, and rigid programming but we fail to recognize our blind spots that lead us to repeat the same flawed patterns that leave us frustrated, confused and falling short of our goals. You will love many fresh insights and cool new vocabulary terms from Anna, such as the dreaded “inner brutality” - the negative self-talk and self-judgement that is so common that it’s become a normal and customary part of culture. You know, those seemingly trivial comments like, “I’m so stupid I lost my car keys,” all the way over to the deep-seated subconscious beliefs that you’re not good enough, you don’t deserve to be happy or successful, and so forth. Anna reports that 93% of her patients over the course of her 25 year practice have engaged in inner brutality. Learn more at annapinkerton.com and take the 60-second quiz about burnout at AnnaPinkerton.comTIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest talks about negative self-destructive thoughts. [01:37]Look for reasons, rather than blame. [02:51]There is a crisis of people feeling fried from working at home. [05:25] Is this crisis a case of time management? [08:03]These stressful dynamics might very well predate the pandemic. [10:46]The counselor can evaluate the level of stress by noticing trauma beneath the skin or see how the muscles are held. [12:06]The careful and tactful conversations with corporate leaders are when you can help them separate themselves as people away from the problem. [15:35]The best way to deal with the stress in the workplace is to own your part of it. [19:49]Has the hyperconnectivity and the boundaries of the workplace been broken down by technology? [24:10]Sometime it is difficult to realize that certain triggers affect the dynamics of your life. [27:43]The personal health and self-care piece is big, when you are dealing with stress in the workplace. [30:45]   You can’t deal with self-care concerns if you aren’t self-aware. [33:12]It is almost normal in our society that people are cruel to themselves. [35:04]Sometimes a person is not really an asshole, they are acting like one because they need something from you. [36:49]It is said that 90 percent of our thoughts about ourselves in a day are negative. [38:47]We need to learn not to waste time with Inner Brutality. Why waste time in interaction that doesn’t serve me well? [41:08]How does one begin this process of rewiring? [43:18]We tend to give ourselves over to something outside of us in an attempt to feel valuable. [47:24]We don’t realize the impact on our life when we demean ourselves and talk in a derogatory manner towards ourselves. [50:01]What can the listeners do to train their brains to change from Inner Brutality to compatibility compassion? [53:56]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBiology of BeliefAnna PinkertonFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even the most health conscious people can benefit from a boost in health in the form of a supplement, and find they feel noticeably better once they’ve found a product that really works for their needs. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what makes MOFO such a powerful and effective supplement, and explaining why it’s so good at re-energizing you and replenishing depleted cellular energy levels. If you missed the first three missions of the MOFO Assignment, check them out here (#1, #2, and #3) and don’t forget to download your complimentary copy of Becoming A Modern Day MOFO ebook (here).Made from 100% organic, freeze-dried organs from animals raised naturally in New Zealand, MOFO is not just a regular supplement, but in fact, a food supplement designed to optimize male hormone function. While testosterone-boosting drugs will override your body’s internal mechanisms in order to alter hormone levels, the protein, peptides, enzymes, cofactors and molecular bio-directors present in MOFO boost your internal testosterone production in a natural way. It’s as simple and scientific as “like supports like,” but still, many can be skeptical of the idea that consuming animal organs is good for you, as the idea of utilizing the whole animal has never really been a huge part of American culinary culture.That’s why looking into another culture’s cuisine and culinary history is so enriching and enlightening. There is so much to learn and appreciate there. My in-laws make fantastic menudo, a traditional Mexican soup made from tripe and veal bones, and French cuisine is also a great place to look for recipe inspiration as they really use all parts of the animal. Listen to my show with Bordeaux Kitchen author Tania Teschke for more information about ancestral cooking, and check out her book here if you want some really great recipes.But while you may be open to getting adventurous one Friday night and sautéeing some lamb brains in a fancy reduced wine sauce, I don’t know if anyone is that eager to fry up a few testicles or prostate. But these are important organs to consume, especially considering there are some very alarming statistics about male hormone health as we age: for example, did you know that 80% of men over 80 get prostate cancer? This is why utilizing a food supplement like MOFO is so effective - it gets to the root of the issue. Prostate health is best supported by consuming a healthy animal’s prostate, if you have cardiovascular issues, take heart supplements….this applies to each corresponding organ. Take one of the major components of MOFO, heart. Heart is naturally of the richest sources of naturally occuring coenzyme Q10, which supports healthy cardiovascular function, arterial health, and blood pressure, and is also a nutritional and antioxidant powerhouse that boosts mitochondria function. If your mitochondria aren’t functioning well, that leads to not burning fat well, which makes basically every other function in the body more difficult since your body is now not able to process energy cleanly. MOFO, however, will help your body become a clean energy burning machine, thanks to the quality of the ingredients it contains. Liver, another main ingredient in MOFO, is arguably the #1 most nutrient dense food on the planet, and detoxifies (not stores, contrary to popular belief) toxins. Finding a source for grass-fed liver is an integral part of this assignment, as it is one of the most powerful superfoods you can include in your diet. I have been eating frozen raw slices of liver, and there are also many other ways to enjoy it (chicken liver pâté is really affordable and easy to make), but if that’s not your thing, start taking a grass-fed liver supplement, because if it’s not a part of your diet, then you are most likely deficient in Vitamin A.Commit to sticking with this food supplement for 90 days, and see how different you feel. If you want to share your experience with MOFO, please send an email here. TIMESTAMPS:Brad reminds you of the previous mission assignments. [01:24]This MOFO formula is designed to naturally boost your internal testosterone production rather than override the internal mechanisms. [03:34]Organ meats are the most nutrient dense, but overlooked and disrespected element in the modern Western diet. [06:01]Dr. Cate Shanahan’s Four Pillars of Human Nutrition are: fresh foods, meat on the bone, organ meat, and fermented foods like pickles, yogurt, and sauerkraut. [10:09]Try MOFO supplements to allow yourselves to fully replenish and rejuvenate and feel that energy return. [12:46]The Earth’s soil is gradually being depleted so good farming in the future could be scarce. [13:50]Brad talks about the component ingredients inside the product. Testicle, prostate, and heart have many benefits especially for males. [16:15]You need healthy mitochondria to burn the clean burning fuel of fat and ketones and minimize the effects of free radical production that occurs when you are burning dirty energy. [22:17]Liver is a premiere detoxifying organ. [24:50]The assignment is to commit to 90 days of daily use of this supplement. [32:09]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageMOFO Mission no. 1 PodcastMOFO Mission no. 2 PodcastMOFO Mission no. 3 PodcastBecoming a Modern Day MOFOThe Great DanceBordeaux KitchenTania TeschkePodcast with John GrayDr. Cate ShanahanDr. Paul SaladinoFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Life is all about stress and choices,” says investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney. He discovers how humans can wedge control over automatic physiological responses into the breaking point between stress and biology, so we can reclaim our evolutionary destiny.Today, he’s back on the show to discuss his new book, The Wedge (listen to his first episode here). In his New York Times bestseller, What Doesn’t Kill Us, Carney submerged himself in ice water and learned breathing techniques from daredevil fitness guru Wim Hof. Not only did it give him superhuman levels of endurance, but it quieted a persistent autoimmune illness. At the core of those methods is a technique, called The Wedge, that can give a person an edge in just about any situation. Wedge is a choice that separates stimulus from response, and this applies to anything. In this show, Carney shares the story of the time he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, shirtless (and in 30 hours!), and then we get into some interesting scientific observations as he explains how you can get access to a whole other part of your biology. He also explores our obsession with food, our overabundance of food, and how it’s destroyed the original purpose of taste, which is to lead us to nutrition and survival. We also touch on the importance of being “open to anything,” and how the lessons that came from his incredible endeavors, as crazy and impossible to accomplish as they sound, can be applied to everyday life, and the importance of pushing the limits and rediscovering our humanity. It’s all really just about developing emotional and sensory resilience. These are the building blocks of human experience. And the coolest thing is Carney is an ordinary guy, not a biohacker or super athlete or guru, and he puts in a plug for chilling and watching Netflix, and to NOT look to gurus, but to instead find your own way. However, he also realizes the importance of pairing the luxuries and comforts of modern life with pushing the limits.“We evolved with a sensory system,” Carney points out. We feel, we think, we sense things. But why do we even have sensations in the first place? Because all the external sensory input we experience is delivering a choice to us: “It’s coming into our body so our minds can make a choice about what that sensation means, and what we can do with it.” All of our experiences get filed away with our “Limbic Librarian.” Then when they happen again, we build these associations, and we can get into dysfunctional relationship dynamics, or get controlled by fears. And while our sensations do mean things, it’s not always what we assume, because they are so linked: “Emotions and sensations are bonded in a very fundamental level of neurology,” Carney explains. So what does Carney attribute his incredible resilience to? A huge part of it is his mindset. He views challenges from the perspective of: “I am participating with the environment, and those sensations are part of me...I am connected to the environment through my nervous system, and my brain gets to decide what I’m doing there.” He searches the globe for people who understand the subtle language of how the body responds to its environment. He confronts fear at a cutting-edge neuroscience laboratory at Stanford, and learns about flow states by tossing heavy weights with partners. He meets masters of mental misdirection in the heat of a Latvian sauna, experiments with breathing routines that brings him to the cusp of transcendence, searches his mind in sensory deprivation tanks, and ultimately ends up in the Amazon jungle with a shaman who promises either madness or universal truth. All of this in service of trying to understand what we’re really capable of. What can we accomplish when there are no true human limits? Enjoy listening to this show and be sure to grab a copy of The Wedge!TIMESTAMPS:Scott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist who discovers how humans can wedge control over automatic physiological responses. [02:07]Life is all about stress and choices and The Wedge is defined as a choice that separates stimulus from response. [06:07]The ability to sense the world comes from way down inside where our animal instincts are. [09:17]Emotions and sensations are bonded at a very fundamental level is our neurology. [14:28]Scott was trying to study his fear neurology. Kettleball Partner Passing can sure be a test. [15:33]You have to maintain that focus when you are in that flow state. [21:27]Seek out adventures of this nature to try to build resilience. [24:03]Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with Wim Hof was a nearly impossible challenge. [27:37]Having gone to such extremes of human performance and endurance, Scott has made a change in attitude. [30:45]We tend to put people on a pedestal. [33:20]What is a limbic librarian? It is a way we file different experiences with sensations in our brain. [38:32]Scott writes about the sensations around the intake of food. [46:20]The three main building blocks of human existence are time, emotion, and sensation. [56:54]When you push yourself to do tough things, it balances out the parody between rest and digest in fight or flight. [59:36]Scott’s next book is looking for a human connection. [01:02:09]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageThe Wedge Book Book TrailerScott Carney:Instagram Facebook Twitter Brad’s Podcast with CarneyWhat Doesn’t Kill UsWim HofKettleball Partner PassingFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assignment #2 of the MOFO Mission was Clean Up Your Act, and now we’re delving deeper into this concept with Assignment #3: Eat Ancestral Foods. Once you’ve ditched toxic food like grains, sugars, and industrial seed oils, it’s time to replace them with ancestral-approved foods and emphasize a nose-to-tail approach. Also consider incorporating superfoods like liver, pastured eggs, grass-fed pasture-raised meats, and oily, cold water fish into your diet. The best way to start this new diet is to establish a zero tolerance policy - these toxic foods really are that addictive. Another important element of this assignment is fasting. Obsessive over-feeding represents the essence of the Standard American Diet - most people’s days revolve around regular meals and constant snacking in order to maintain energy. Contrastingly, an ancestral eating pattern puts fasting front and center as the centerpiece of your diet. A diet can seem restrictive if you focus on what you’re taking out, but what about reframing it to instead focus on what you’re gaining? You get to choose from a wide variety of the most nutrient dense food on the planet, the food that literally fueled human evolution. I’m talking about meat, fish, fowl, eggs, produce like seasonal fruit, nuts and seeds, and certain modern foods that have good health benefits, like organic, whole-milk (never reduced fat!) dairy products and dark chocolate. Dr. Peter Attia says: “Just eat stuff that your great-grandmother could have eaten, and stay away from the stuff that didn’t exist - even back a few generations.” Also, if you suffer from autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, why not try out carnivore? Many devotees of the carnivore diet experienced incredible results after cutting out plants from their diet. Could it be that the antigens/antinutrients present in plants actually do more harm than good? If you’ve got a sensitive system or any underlying conditions, then yes, that does seem to be the case. This diet has gained a ton of attention, and quickly, because of the enormous health and healing benefits followers have experienced. If you suffer from any nagging symptoms of an autoimmune or inflammatory condition, it’s worth just trying out 30 days without plants to see if you feel any positive difference, because the gut microbiome is critical to all aspects of health, including mental health.Try testing out a “carnivore-ish” approach - what I’m doing right now is really just emphasizing the most nutrient dense foods, most notably liver and different organ meats and sardines, as they are true nutrient superstars. And of course, fasting. All aspects of hormonal, immune, and metabolic function work better when you’re fasting, but there are still so many people who don’t know this, and unfortunately have no idea that if they ate less often, they’d get healthier. The health benefits you get from fasting (autophagy, apoptosis, cellular repair and recycling, protein repair and recycling) vastly exceed the benefits you get from any known superfood or dietary/meal pattern. Aim to break your fast at noon, but be careful about not going so long without food that you feel tired or loopy or out of it: Simply sit down to enjoy a meal whenever you naturally feel the actual sensation of hunger, and make sure you are eating in a relaxed environment, and truly enjoying it. Being present in all aspects of your diet - from the planning to the prepping to the actual moment you sit down to enjoy this meal you’ve prepared with such care - actually has a real effect on how well you’re digesting your food. Enjoy tackling MOFO Mission #3 and stay tuned for #4, coming soon!TIMESTAMPS:Make space in your diet for the good stuff by ditching those grains, sugars, sweetened drinks, and industrial seed oils. [01:33]If you have already been on the right track of ditching the junk, you need to consider getting rid of the lower ranked foods in the ancestral categories. [03:02]You may want to investigate fasting as well. It’s really good to have fasting as the centerpiece of your diet. [05:08]When it’s time to eat, you can choose from your favorites of meat, fish, fowl, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. [07:05]The emergence of the carnivore movement has produced some amazing testimonials from people who have seen improvement in their health. [09:22]When you are fasting, you are working at your highest human function. [13:17]When you are fasting, you are lowering insulin production. [16:08]Eating well also entails environmental factors. Eat in a stress-free situation. [18:00]Again, it is so important to source the superfoods. Don’t forget the SMASH family of fish from the local sources. [20:45]What is in an ancestral power breakfast smoothie? [21:24]Recovery from your workouts is especially a good time to look at fasting. [23:21]Listen to your appetite. [26:54]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBrad Kearns MOFODr. Art DeVanyDr. Peter AttiaDude SpellingsMark SissonDr. Cate ShanahanAncestral SupplementsFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashleigh is an all around ancestral living superstar, a longtime writer, editor, podcast hostess and muscle maven based in Canada. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation about many topics of interest!Regarding fitness goals, Ashleigh describes how she likes to get pretty good at something, then move on to a new challenge to keep things fresh and stimulating. She has disparate accomplishments from winning a bodybuilding contest, double-bodyweight deadlift, finishing a marathon, and competing in CrossFit. It’s interesting to consider how developing broad athletic competency and trying to progress from novice to competent in many areas can be more healthy physically and more rewarding psychologically than becoming obsessed with continued improvement in a narrow area of focus. Ashleigh describes how it’s a good check and balance for the ego to be working to get better on things that aren’t your natural area of expertise.Ashleigh reflects on some of the lessons learned in bodybuilding. Most of us scoff at the extremism in the bodybuilding scene, but in the age of indulgence and excess, it’s worth reflecting on the value of following a strict regimen. After all, Ashleigh reminds us that, “moderation is difficult!” She notes that the success of carnivore and other restrictive diets is due to ease of compliance and lack of decision fatigue. We end our discussion discussing our mutual fascination with the recent emergence of nose-to-tail carnivore eating style as a legitimate strategy to heal nagging health problems and also drop excess body fat efficiently. Ashleigh has been hard at work on an awesome new book called It Takes Guts that will welcome you to the world of eating nose-to-tail animal foods. Enjoy the show and connect with Ashleigh on the Muscle Maven Podcast and on Instagram at TheMuscleMaven.TIMESTAMPS:Ashleigh tells about her journey in the fitness scene. She is really good at a lot of things, instead of being good at just one thing. [03:47]When you put yourself through something really difficult, you can bring that with you in the rest of your life. [11:09]The reference to your bucket list is used here to talk about challenging you to try things that may not be what you're good at. [15:39]Sometimes being focused and disciplined and motivated can also come back to bite you. [17:23]We do better when we have something we are striving for. [20:42]In bodybuilding, we take the body into the extreme level. It can be an interesting mental journey. [21:15]After Ashleigh’s body building experience, she learned it is very tough to recalibrate. {29:20]A person needs to adopt a plan of consistency and patience when trying to shed excess body fat. [31:39]A person on this weight loss journey often will have plateaus or regressions. They need to listen to their bodies and be willing to make changes. [35:20]Does fasting work for some people and not others? Eliminating nutrient deficient processed foods is the first good step for everyone. [38:39]What does eating in moderation really mean? [42:31]Transitioning from poor eating habits to a more healthy lifestyle can be difficult but once there, you have the good habits and don’t even miss the crappy stuff. [45:42]After you have found good metabolic flexibility, there is no need to be worrying about the particulars. By this time, you will have learned to eat according to your appetite and awareness of your body’s needs. [48:24]The benefits of the carnivore diet are discussed here. [49:50]If you are going to kill animals, you should eat all of it nose to tail. The organ meats are the most nutritionally dense parts of the animal. [54:54]The hunt for organ meats can be challenging depending on where you live, but persevere. [59:45]There are many amazing testimonials from people who have added organ meats to their diets. [01:04:00]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageIt Takes GutsAshleigh Van HoutenBrad Kearns Morning RoutineThe Keto Reset DietFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Cleaning up your act requires you identify and then eliminate the things that no longer serve you, and these things could be anything from toxic foods to toxic substances to toxic relationships. It makes sense from a practical standpoint to start with your diet. If the big three toxic modern foods (grains, sugars, and refined industrial seed oils) are foods you still consume in moderation, from time to time, or frequently, then this episode will make you never want to consume those foods again, once your eyes have been opened to the reality of how harmful and addictive they are.Cleaning up your act isn’t just about food though, it also means steering clear of highly negative people and situations that drain you emotionally and drag you down from a place of positivity and gratitude.It definitely takes a lot of discipline to commit to maintaining a “zero-tolerance” policy for all toxic things in your life, but it’s also worth it. Strive for a 3 week-long, total elimination experiment to get yourself off the carbohydrate dependency train. These foods are highly, highly addictive, stimulating the same opioid receptors in the brain that hard drugs do, so it won’t be easy, but you will feel so much better after. I went cold-turkey on the Primal scene 12 years ago and ditched grains immediately, and after a short adjustment period, I realized that the grains weren’t actually what I wanted - it was always the toppings/sauce/etc on top of, or accompanying the grains, that I enjoyed the taste of. Also, watch out for artificial sweeteners, as they trick the appetite center in your brain into thinking it’s getting something sweet, but since you’re not actually consuming anything sweet, your body will start to crave sugar until it gets that fix. Another thing to watch out for are mind altering substances. In the Hacking of the American Mind, Dr. Robert Lustig explains how when we flood the dopamine receptors in the brain, through whatever it is (sugar, grains, drugs, entertainment, pornography, etc) our body requires more and more of whatever it is that gave them that rush.Instead, look for happiness and content through other things: meditation, a comfortably paced aerobic workout, going in the sauna if you have one, cooking a nutrient dense meal and enjoying the process and being present for it - activities like this trigger serotonin pathways, leaving you feeling satisfied and calm.The next important step is working on your relationships. Listen to my shows with John Gray (one, two and three) which are all full of invaluable relationship advice from the expert himself, like, do not speak to your partner if you’re feeling a negative emotional charge. Also, don’t forget to examine what you’re bringing to your relationships - if some, or all of the negativity is actually coming from your side, acknowledge it and deal with it. Negativity only breeds more negativity, which is the last thing you want when you’re trying to clean up your act! Look at your relationships and nurture the ones that put you in a positive, inspired frame of mind, and let go of the ones that don’t do this. It’s all about how you feel ultimately. If you feel drained/like crap after talking to someone, why would you want to keep them in your inner circle? Brene Brown gives great advice for this dilemma: “A few moments of pain from confrontation is better than a week of resentment.”Lastly, think about, and integrate, Deepak Chopra’s 4 Daily Intentions, into your life. I follow them daily, think about them all the time, and think they offer a beautiful framework to follow:1) Joyful, Energetic Body. No toxic foods, people, jobs, substances, habits, etc.2) Loving, Compassionate Heart. Everyone in the world wants the same thing - validation and attention for who they are. Be kind, supportive, and attentive.3) Reflective Quiet, Alert Mind. This is not about maintaining eternal positivity, but rather, going with the flow and accepting things as they come.4) Lightness of Being. Be present. Carrie Sisson wisely says: “Your thoughts are the source of all your pain.”Thanks for listening to assignment #2 of the MOFO Mission!TIMESTAMPS:Dr. Loren Cordain suggests that 71% of the calories in the modern Standard American Diet comes from nutrient deficient toxic foods. [02:29]The addictive properties of sugar stimulate the same opioid receptors in the brain as hard drugs. [04:11]Even in extreme exercise the endorphin rush over and over is addictive. [07:11]The basic drive for men is to solve problems, conquer the environment and be seen as a hero. And for the female it’s to nurture, love, support and connect. [09:32]Emotionally charged discussions kill your testosterone and leave you drained. [12:09]Females need to make an effort to come down off that masculine energy side that you acquired out in the work world. [13:34]When you walk into a room and there’s negative energy in that room, it is contagious. [14:18]Men need to learn to apologize, believe it or not! You need to build the strength of character. [18:16]Deepak Chopra’s four daily intentions are: joyful energetic body; loving compassionate heart; reflective quiet, alert mind; and lightness of being. [21:27]LINKS:The Paleo DietWheat BellyThe Hacking of the American MindThe Case Against SugarJohn Gray PodcastBiology of BeliefLipton summary podcastThe Way of the Superior ManBerne´ BrownDeepak ChopraQUOTES:"A few moments of pain from confrontation is better than a week of resentment." (Brene´Brown)"It takes one person to create a shift in a relationship." (John Gray)Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was greatly inspired by Episode 1 of Luke Storey’s fantastic Life Stylist podcast as he took his listeners through his craaaazy life story with great honesty and vulnerability, and it made for such a riveting show right out of the gate. You know this dude is for real as he really goes there and holds nothing back, and he’s really been bringing his A game to the airwaves.I think Luke’s kickoff show has really helped form a connection and an understanding of the person from a distance that carries over into all his other interview shows and all the comments and observations he makes on his podcast. Abel James also did a great job on his website giving rich details about his background and life experience that made him who he is today.I aspire to do the same. Especially since I occasionally get feedback from readers/listeners who wonder about a comment and ask whether I’m either kidding or a cocky obnoxious jerk. So the answer is, if I offend you, I’m definitely kidding.You can see this written message at bradkearns.com/meet-brad and this podcast might be an added bonus value since I get to editorialize about my own life story whenever possible. You’ll learn about my childhood in Los Angeles and immersion into the world of endurance running and then triathlon, and my brief foray into the accounting profession that ended after 11.5 weeks in favor of the pursuit of a crazy dream of becoming a professional triathlete. Then I cover my time as a parent coaching little kids, how I got into speedgolf and high jumping, all while continuing my pursuit of peak performance goals, and finally, the meaning behind the name of the Get Over Yourself podcast.One of the things I am most grateful for as I look back on my life is that I grew up before the digital age. It fostered a love for spending time outdoors, going on adventures, and generally just engaging in non-stop physical activity. Sports were always the centerpiece of my life, and I had the good fortune of not being in an overpressurized environment or having to deal with intense helicopter parenting. My school’s coaching system was hardly strict and regimented, but this actually worked out for the best, as I was able to go on my own path and nurture my passion for sports and competitive intensity.High school days were packed with training. Workouts started super early, and while there was that undeniable intensity that comes with the commitment to training, life was good, and the social aspect of it all made it seem not as rigorous, but something that was really fun. By the time I turned 16, I had qualified for the National Junior Olympics finals in the 1,500 meter category, and by my senior year, I was ninth place in the California State High School Championships in the 1,600 meter category. Yes, I had big dreams of becoming a collegiate Olympic runner then, and off I went to college in Santa Barbara to pursue my passion.It probably comes as no surprise that after years of intense focus on athletic track, I found that a fair amount of my self-esteem and happiness was tied to the results of my workouts and competitive efforts. But being forced to the sidelines in college really changed my perspective. It opened my eyes and allowed me to see that my greatest strengths - focus, discipline, and competitive toughness - could also easily lead to my downfall! But it is so important to see every you go through as an opportunity for learning and personal growth - especially struggles and setbacks. Realizing that I needed to switch gears at the tail end of my college experience could have been a real feeling sorry for myself moment. But I didn’t want to waste time feeling sorry for myself, so I got back on that bike - literally and figuratively.Soon after graduating from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in business and economics, I found myself sitting in rush hour traffic, heading to downtown Los Angeles, where I was working for (at the time) the world’s largest accounting firm. I lasted 11.5 weeks.I set off on a new path, and my days were filled with hours of difficult workouts, napping, eating healthy foods, studying race results, plotting the travel and competitive schedule, and talking training and competitive strategy with my sidekick on the triathlon journey, Andrew MacNaughton. I loved the day-to-day experience of being a professional athlete. The focus I had for my passion gave my life purpose, and even through challenging, frustrating, or exhausting moments, I always carried a sense of deep satisfaction and contentment because I simply enjoyed every step of the process of pursuing my goals and my dreams.At my peak in 1991, I was two-time US national champion and ended the season ranked #3 in the world. But after 45 races (with 15 victories), a seven-race win streak, and 80,000 miles on Pan-Am airlines over my two best years of ’90-’91, I was exhausted and basically required 12 hours of sleep each night. I was completely exhausted, and it was clear that it was time to call it a day. And while I did find it challenging re-immersing back into the real world, I had learned so much through the process of pushing my physical limits, overcoming my fears, and striving to accept both victory and defeat gracefully. This is why the podcast is called Get Over Yourself: because I deeply believe in cultivating a pure motivation for peak performance goals, releasing the attachment of your self-esteem to the outcome, and thereby unleashing a healthy competitive intensity to be the best you can be.You can check out the full ‘Meet Brad’ piece here, and thank you for listening to this special episode of the podcast. I hope it inspires you to, as my MOFO partner Brian Johnson of Ancestral Supplements always says, “Do something that scares the shit out of you every day.”TIMESTAMPS:Sports have been a centerpiece of Brad’s life. His passion for sports was unpolluted by today’s disturbing influences. [05:10]Brad was shocked as he branched out from middle school, from being the fastest kid on the block, to finding competition for equally skilled runners. [07:22]He found that with the influence of his runner friends, he could adopt a serious determination to improve and to enjoy the social aspects. [10:52]By his senior in high school year, he was ninth place in the California state high school championships. [15:56]Brad, off to become a college runner at UCSB, learned a big lesson. This was a disaster. [17:29]Influence of his competitive teammates proved to be Brad’s downfall. Listen to your own voice. [20:31]It took disappointment with the college career to turn him toward triathlon. [22:16]I think it's important to see everything that you experienced as an opportunity for learning and personal growth, especially struggles and setbacks. [24:15]Being an accountant was not a good fit for Brad, so he followed his dream of becoming a triathlete. [26:24]Every day was filled with hours of difficult workouts, napping, eating healthy foods (that we thought were healthy at the time.) [28:56]“King of the Desert” was one of the first big victories as a pro. He tells how his career grew. [30:46]To prepare mentally for his next competition, he embarked on a solo bike ride of 140 miles. [40:42]Reflecting back on his emerging career, Brad realizes how he struggled to not get swallowed up by competition. [44:51]The best years of 1990 and 1991 found Brad feeling exhausted that never quite cleared. [48:37]Get Over Yourself. Release your attachment of your self-esteem to the outcome. [50:17]Brad learned how to “retire” with grace and dignity and calm competition by watching his Dad. [51:48]Brad maintained his competitive intensity by coaching little kids! [55:29]Speed golf, sprinting, and high jumping has kept Brad’s focus on maintaining his skills with enjoyment and passion and personal growth. [59:08]You will slowly and imperceptibly lose your edge and extinguish your competitive spirit over time if you don’t keep up your passion for activity. Don’t obsess on the trappings of success. [01:08:02]When we succeed with tangible goals, we create oversized egos. Focus on making an effort towards improvement. [01:12:51]We become addicts to instant gratification at the expense of that long-term, happiness and contentment. [01:16:34]Don’t attach parental pride to the child’s accomplishments. [01:18:43]Cultivate the beautiful passion, curiosity, and competitive intensity that makes us human, but also release the attachment of your self-esteem to the outcome. [01:20:12]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBradKearns.comLuke Storey PodcastAbel James PodcastLuke Storey’s First podcastAbel JamesAndrew MacNaughton podcastScott MolinaKenny SouzaHow to Retire at 30Brad’s Speed Golf World recordBrad’s High Jump InstructionThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckEverything is F*ckedMark Manson PodcastDr. Ron Sinha PodcastAshley Merryman PodcastDr. Robert Lustig PodcastThe Hacking of the American Mind,Dr. John Gray PodcastQUOTES:“The essence of sport is that while you're doing it, nothing else matters. But after you stop, there's a place generally not very important where you would put it and you can take the word sport and fill in the blank for whatever challenge or peak performance goal you're facing in life.” - (Sir Roger Bannister)Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andre “Dr. Dre” Obradovic is a one-of-kind Australian national treasure and you will love his spicy, sporty positive disposition and no-nonsense approach to goal-setting, lifestyle optimization, and holding yourself accountable for both your attitude and behavior. In this lively show, we cover the benefits of micro-workouts and how to protect against overtraining, and how to stay focused and motivated when your routine is disrupted by quarantine. Andre admits that laziness got in the way of his twice-daily yoga routine, and shares how he quickly made it a habit again within just three days. He also gives some seriously great tips for productivity and explains why he doesn’t even turn his iPhone on until after he’s done training and/or has finished at least a “big chunk” of work. Then we delve into the important topic of how to stave off the accumulation of the unhealthy visceral fat (belly fat) that has inflammatory properties and creates a slippery slope whereby the accumulation of a little belly fat begets the accumulation of more fat. We discuss the ideal sources of motivation and accountability. For example LGN - is it silly, or a great motivator? Should we be more honest and direct with our buddies and training partners to keep each other accountable? Andre is a recovering corporate executive who endured a mid-life crisis and an awakening that led him to become a life coach, endurance training coach, and accomplished amateur triathlete in the 50+ division of half-ironman racing. You will love his no nonsense, no excuses, highly quantified approach but one that’s dispensed with kindness and sensitivity. Learn more about Andre’s coaching offerings and interesting fitness App at https://andreobradovic.com/ TIMESTAMPS: One of the topics of this discussion is LGN (Look Good Naked)! [03:38] Andre talks about how he converted his garage into a gym during the quarantine. [08:32] Micro workouts are a real asset to have around the home. It comes without risk. [10:58] It is important to make a real habit of sticking to an exercise routine. [14:04] Keep the phone charging in your workout area, so when you go to get it, you will be prompted to do a mini-workout. [16:27] Don’t get sore. Sprints should last no longer than 20 seconds. [19:50] When preparing for a race, you don’t need to work at that race pace. [22:33] People in the fifty plus age group need to talk about visceral fat (belly fat). It is inflammatory.  [26:20] In the Framingham Study, they discovered that obesity is contagious. [30:35] What holds guys back from getting in better shape? [33:19] How important is it to weigh every day?  [40:15] It is great to talk straight. Health is a choice. [45:08] Exercising is great but it is the diet that needs your attention. [50:38] Checking knowledge, not bullshit, and acknowledging your situation is the goal. [52:27] Calories in and Calories out…….It’s a myth. [55:05] It takes four to five weeks to see results. [58:54] What do you do if you have tried everything we have suggested here and see no results? [01:01:19] Is wanting to look good naked a good motivator? [01:06:09 LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Andre Obradovic Keto Cooking for Cool Dudes Brad’s morning routine Framingham Study The Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) One great question from Mike about how to return to running after a long layoff opens up a great discussion on the topic of pacing yourself appropriately to avoid the all too common breakdown, burnout, illness, and injury that comes from following the prevailing “no pain, no gain” approach to fitness. The truth is that getting sore after workouts is not a sign of a job well done, but a way to stall your progress and delay recovery time. A revolution is afoot in fitness, thanks to the great work of Dr. Craig Marker (listen to the HIIT vs HIRT Breather show), Joel Jamieson (listen to his interview here), Firas Zahabi (check out this clip on Joe Rogan where Joe trips out on the insight that you should never be sore after workouts), and Dr. Phil Maffetone (listen to his interview here). If you can perform well within your capabilities, you can build and build without the interruption, immune suppression, and cellular breakdown caused by overly stressful workouts. We also hear a great success story from Maciej that will get you inspired to put your ego aside and align your workout behaviors with your stated goals, instead of chasing instant gratification. Thanks to listeners for sharing questions and feedback, and please feel free to communicate with us: getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: Mike Green wants to know the best way to get back into running after hip replacement surgery. You don’t have to suffer. [03:25] You don’t want to introduce muscle soreness as a regular recurring element of your sprinting training program. [07:11] If you can’t hold a deep squat position for 3 or 5 minutes, you need to work on this by practicing lunges and stretching. [16:36] Maciej asks: Could you elaborate on how many workouts per week should be, could be glycolytic.? I'd like to know if you've noticed any changes in your running cadence, uh, or changes in your ego [19:58] Keep trying to become a fat burner rather than a sugar burner. [25:43] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Brad’s running technique Brad’s Running drills Hit vs.Hurt, Dr. Craig Marker Firas Zahabi Eliud Kipchoge Mark’s Daily Apple Vibrams Amazing Feets Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. John Gray will once again blow you away with a steady stream of life-changing relationship insights and distinct strategies to get things back on track when your relationship is feeling strained or downright broken. John lays the foundation for discussion by describing his “80/20” relationship principle. This means you should develop self-love and self-sufficiency such that you establish a baseline state of happiness and look to your relationship to make you 20% happier. A dull, strained, or broken relationship is a natural consequence of the stresses of modern life, the rapidly evolving relationship roles in modern culture, and the hormonal differences between men and women that make everything from basic communication to maintaining a romantic spark really difficult. Dr. John explains that it can be really helpful to break free from arguing and blaming by reading a book together. Such as, ahem, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, Beyond Mars and Venus, or Mars and Venus In The Bedroom. When you can gain self-awareness from a book, it’s easier to acknowledge your mistakes, apologize, and rebuild hope that a new strategy can work where your devoted efforts have failed. For a quick example, Dr. John says women should resist their natural tendency to interrogate a man, as this will agitate them further.  On the other hand, men should overcome their natural tendency to avoid lengthy dialogue by probing and questioning your woman to draw out further insights and understanding. Dr. John also contends that when it comes to implementing the recommendations, “Fake it ‘till you make it” is not only okay, it’s 10 times more important and effective for men to do so! “I’m sorry, I was wrong, I overreacted, I was inconsiderate, I was selfish.” It’s not that hard to say, come on men, you can do it! This show is nonstop action, entertainment, and life changing insights, so tune in, and listen again and again, ‘till you get it right! Dr. John’s discussion of his two-year grieving process over the passing of his longtime partner Bonnie gives us some important perspective and inspiration. We are all compelled to do the very best we can every day in life, take nothing for granted, cut out the ego-driven bullshit, and transcend the disturbingly common flawed relationship dynamics that we have come to perceive as normal. As Dr. John said to close a previous show, “If we can’t do it now and model this to our children, what hope do we have for the future of humanity?” Connect with John at MarsVenus.com and also enjoy his daily Facebook Live educational seminar at John Gray on Facebook, where he covers a different topic every day in live Q&A format.  TIMESTAMPS: You can heal relationships sometimes, just by laughing at your own mistakes. [04:19] A couple of quick gems to look at are: Women, don’t question men. And men, ask more questions. [07:11] John talks about his grieving process and how he has learned more about himself. [09:53] As men and women, we both have a male and female side. [17:23] Your partner can make you happier but they cannot make you happy. 80% of your happiness comes from within you. [19:45] Men are more affected by a woman’s negative reaction. [22:55] Lithium Orotate is a mineral that does wonders to calm the thoughts.  [23:45] The balance of the brain chemicals in your brain affects your hormones, but your hormones affect your brain chemistry. [26:49] Too much testosterone automatically goes into estrogen.  Road rage is not caused by too much testosterone! [29:12] Never look a guy in the eye when he is angry. [30:49] It is important to consider the woman’s cycle when knowing how to relate to one another. [33:30] When a woman is emotional, asking her questions will help calm her down.  When a man is emotional, it is not a good time to get him to talk. [36:35] What are some of the healing steps to be taken when the relationship has been suffering? [38:00] Sex is controlled by the unconscious mind. [41:13] The key to every relationship is based on a feeling of anticipation that I can get what I need. You need to have hope. [43:30] Most of us just don’t know better. See your mistakes without feeling guilt. [45:36] A good exercise is to write a letter to yourself as if the other person is writing it to you. [49:50] Rather than “I’m sorry if…….’, it’s better to say “I’m sorry. I understand that you were hurt.” [53:10] For men, learning to be apologetic is a skill you can practice.  Fake it ‘til you make it! [57:56] Women need to know they are appreciated.  Many times, the man thinks he is showing that, but it doesn’t feel that way to her. [58:36] If one person makes a change, there will be a change in the relationship. The letter writing exercise works wonders. [01:06:45] Women actually have 10 times more power to make a relationship better than a man does. [01:10:24] It is really important for men to learn loving behaviors. [01:15:12] LINKS: marsvenus.com Brad’s Shopping Page Lithium Orotate Mars and Venus in the Bedroom Gray’s TED talk Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, and her latest book, Dare to Lead, which is the culmination of a seven-year study on courage and leadership. Brené’s TED talk ― The Power of Vulnerability ― is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world with over 35 million views. Today, I’ll be sharing the most eye-opening revelations and life-altering lessons I’ve gained from Brené’s fascinating research and work. Empathy Developing empathy requires that you look into someone’s eyes and reflect their story back to them. But, “empathy is not the default human response.” Brené points out how hard it can be to “understand and accept other people, particularly when they behave disgracefully. You still have to work hard to tell them, ‘I get it.’ No one reaches out to you so that they can be taught how to behave better! They reach out because they believe in your capacity to know your darkness well enough so that you can sit in their darkness with them ― to have empathy for them.” Unfortunately, we have a tendency to flip on the lights. We say, “Don’t worry, it’s not a big deal. Everyone makes mistakes.” However, this is not empathetic. Neither is lecturing them about how lame they are (a good reminder for parents out there). Brené stresses that, “we cannot feel empathy for others beyond the love and compassion we have for ourselves.” Everyone runs into a moment (or two or three or fifty) of having screwed up something in their lives. And when this happens to someone you know and they come to you, Brené advises that, instead of reacting to the situation from a judgemental perspective or making light of it, the most helpful, effective, and empathetic response you can give them is to say, “You can do this. You can take this on.” Brené says you can “climb into the hole with them” but you also need to be sure that you don’t get trapped in that hole with them - you need to be able to get out. Of course you’re going to want to give your love, energy, kindness, and support, but you don’t want to get dragged down by other people’s issues. This is because doing so signifies that you are over-identifying, codependent, etc. Look at it this way: Sympathy is, “I feel bad for you,” not, “I feel with you.” Vulnerability What even is vulnerability? It is: Asking for help, saying, ‘I don’t know” Facing up to difficult situations and decisions Getting promoted and feeling like you’re not sure you’re up for it Getting fired Initiating sex with your partner It is uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure It is loving someone and knowing that you cannot control if they love you back Vulnerability is actually our most accurate measure of courage. It is not weakness ― that is the biggest myth. Brené says: “In the face of contention, don’t shrink, don’t puff up ― just stand your sacred ground: whole-hearted and empathetic. This is the goal for evolving to your highest self.” Brené then references studies of whole-hearted people, and highlights how they cultivate rest and play. She shares that these whole-hearted people actually “piddle around and waste time a lot.” And around 1/4 of whole-hearted, empathetic people are raised that way with optimal parenting. For the rest, empathy and whole-heartedness is a skill to cultivate. But, modern, messed up cultural dynamics have led us to regard exhaustion as a status symbol, and productivity as a measurement of self-worth (think of triathlete culture, workaholics that we all know or are personally, harried supermoms trying to do everything they can for everyone, helicopter parenting, etc.). Brené’s insights prompt you to rethink the ideas we all have and reprioritize being whole-hearted and taking care of yourself.  Another important part of vulnerability is accountability. Brené frames accountability as “authenticity, action, and amends.” A good example is saying, and acknowledging, ‘This is what I did, this is how I’m going to fix it.’ Shame Brené reveals that we always judge in the areas where we ourselves are most vulnerable to shame. Further, we always pick people who are doing worse than we are doing, because we are seeking validation, through the idea that, Well, at least I’m better than this person I am judging. The reason why shame feels bad is because it’s about your character. No wonder shame is strongly correlated with depression and addiction! Contrastingly, guilt can actually be productive and adaptive, because it’s rooted in your behavior. “The shame triggers are your prerequisites for worthiness,” Brené reveals, and these are usually handed down from our upbringing. As my show covering Dr. Bruce Lipton’s book, The Biology of Belief, explains, most of us are still carting around emotional baggage from early childhood programming and this has a serious effect on our bodies, precisely because of how strongly and directly our thoughts affect our cellular function. Brené says that shame “has one purpose only: to discharge pain. It serves no other use.” Here are some highlights from Brené’s Netflix special, Call to Courage: Vulnerability is not a sign of weakness. Despite what some may think, Brené says, “Vulnerability is our most accurate way to measure courage, and we literally do that as researchers.” Vulnerability actually allows them to assess fearlessness: “We can measure how brave you are by how vulnerable you’re willing to be.” There are numerous benefits that come with opening up. Brené says vulnerability is the “birthplace” of things like love and joy. Pointing out the risks that come with love, Brené asked her audience: “Are you 100% sure that person will always love you back, will never leave, will never get sick? How many of you have every buried someone you love? How many of you have lost someone you love? To love is to be vulnerable, to give someone your heart and say, ‘I know this could hurt so bad, but I'm willing to do it; I’m willing to be vulnerable and love you.’ When we lose our capacity for vulnerability, joy becomes foreboding. It becomes scary to let ourselves feel it.” Being vulnerable has advantages even at work. Brené’s advice to a company with a huge creativity and innovation problem was...you guessed it: vulnerability. “No vulnerability, no creativity. No tolerance for failure, no innovation. It is that simple,” she said, adding: “if you're not willing to fail, you can’t innovate. If you’re not willing to build a vulnerable culture, you can’t create.” Vulnerability is inescapable. Here’s the thing: even if you think you are avoiding being vulnerable, you are still, in fact experiencing the emotion. Brené says: “You do vulnerability knowingly, or vulnerability does you.” Highlighting the importance of openness, she said: “It is so much easier to cause pain than feel pain, and people are taking their pain and they’re working it out on other people. And when you don’t acknowledge your vulnerability, you work your shit out on other people. Stop working your shit out on other people!” The choice to embrace exposure is easier in the end. “Vulnerability is hard, and it’s scary, and it feels dangerous, but it’s not as hard, scary or dangerous as getting to the end of our lives and having to ask ourselves, ‘What if I would’ve shown up?’ ‘What if I would’ve said, I love you?’ Show up, be seen, answer the call to courage...‘cause you’re worth it. You’re worth being brave.” TIMESTAMPS: To develop empathy, you must look into the other person's eyes and reflect their story back to them. [05:29] We cannot feel empathy for others beyond the love and compassion that we have for ourselves. [07:20] Vulnerability is not a weakness.  It is being powerful. [08:24] Accountability is authenticity, action, and amends. [10:42] Shame is destructive because it’s about your character. [10:55] We can measure how brave you are by how vulnerable you’re willing to be. [12:26] There are many benefits to opening up. [13:23] Being vulnerable at work has advantages. [14:17] Vulnerability is inescapable. [15:00] Show up. Be seen. Answer the call to courage because you’re worth it.  [15:40] LINKS: Brad’s shopping Page The Power of Vulnerability “The Power of Vulnerability” Ted Talk Podcast on Biology of Belief 5 Takeaways on Vulnerability from Brené Brown’s ‘The Call To Courage’ Brené Brown Amazon Author Page Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barb Garrison is a Career & Money Breakthrough Coach and “Job-You-Love” expert at Internal Groove, the company she founded 14 years ago. This is an interesting show about doing some deep reflection to discover your truth and taking action to pursue the highest expression of your talents while making an economic contribution. Barb is walking her talk, having left a high-stress corporate job in LA that was destroying her health and tapping into her natural inclination to coach and mentor others. Soon after her career change, Barb upped the ante and bailed on her lifelong home base of Los Angeles for a quieter, simpler life in Boulder, CO with her husband. In this show, you’ll learn to reflect on your life journey to date and discover themes and patterns that suggest the nature of your true talents and passions. We’ve heard enough blather in the entrepreneurial realm about how you should be a badass and quit your job and go conquer the world. Barb cuts through a lot of the nonsense to explain that you can align your career pursuits with your personality, level of risk tolerance, and also the practical aspects and responsibilities of day to day life. For example, maybe you don’t need to tell the boss to take their job and shove it, but can find a more suitable position within your existing career framework. Barb does this type of coaching and consultation to help burned out, success-driven professionals move on from self-doubt to freedom. Informed by your natural gifts and highest truth, Barb is an expert at designing creative career solutions you might not see on your own. She can be found working one-on-one with clients around the country, in private retreats with those who fly in to work with her, plus teaching from the stage at workshops and leading mastermind groups. Barb is developing an exciting online course that will help you conduct some helpful exercises to discover your truth ― what makes you leap out of bed on Monday mornings! You’ll enjoy a profound insight about the ever-popular email inbox that came to her when she was tasked with taking over the inbox of her recently deceased father. Barb will also address that “elephant in the room” issue of what to do when your stated passion and calling has difficult income prospects. Yes, there are solutions and adaptations that can help propel you forward to a more rewarding career and a more peaceful, meaningful, stress-balanced life. As Barb explains: “I think the first step is getting clear. Many people want to jump to the end result, the final job title. I tell my clients, ‘We’re going to be collecting pieces of the puzzle to put together,’ but what I want them to do is suspend their need to jump to ‘What is the final result?’ Leave that to the side, slowly start collecting pieces of the puzzle, and watch the picture emerge. You can’t skip over the steps.” TIMESTAMPS: It takes a lot of courage to pick up your life and move to a new adventure. [04:46] Barb is a career, money, breakthrough coach, and a job-you-love expert. [08:35] Why is it so difficult to find a balance between chill time and a hectic career life? [10:02] What Barb learned after she had a “hit over the head with a frying pan” awakening in her hectic life is now being applied to her coaching work. [17:43] Many people want to change their job but don’t know where to start. [21:53] What if what you are passionate about doesn’t pay the bills? [24:52] Don’t assume that you have to start your own business.  There are ways to negotiate ways in your employment to access your talents and passion. [27:00] So, what happens to the person who feels inspired to move out, and then find it was a poor decision? {31:28] When you look at something you like to do, go deeper and see what it is about that that you like. [37:10] It’s a good idea to start a personal “Freedom Fund.” [40:24] Suspend your need to jump to the final result. [44:37] Sometimes we feel that when our email box is empty and our to-do list is completed, then we’ll have time to start living our real life. [48:11] No matter what choice we make, there are always tools for our toolbox that are being added. [52:13] Hopefully the COVID pandemic has taught us to simplify things, lowering the volume on the noise of the pings and dings from our phones. [55:21] LINKS: Brad’s shopping page Barb Garrison Monday Morning Leap Brad’s podcast with Dr. Goldstein Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) After learning how to strike a delicate balance between setting and pursuing meaningful tangible goals while adopting a healthy, process-oriented mindset, we cut to the chase with 5 tips that will help you quickly and efficiently reduce excess body fat. Well, it could be six tips with the first one being don’t get started down the slippery slope in the first place! Starting out, it’s important to accept the idea that losing fat is all about lowering insulin production, instead of the flawed and dated concept of eating fewer calories and burning more calories. This has now been scientifically proven to be ineffective per the compensation theory. Here are the five things that helped me, that I detail on this show: 12 noon: I re-established a firm rule of no caloric intake till 12 noon. This helps you bank more fasting hours, but also establishes structure, discipline, and a greater appreciation for meals. Carnivore-ish: Naturally low carb/low insulin, incredibly high satiety and nutrient density, and excellent for fat reduction. Also, any restrictive diet helps you eat less food, less often, and eliminates decision fatigue. Listen to my shows with Dr. Paul Saladino (#1 and #2) and Dr. Shawn Baker to learn more about the carnivore diet. Sprinting and Jumping: My properly conducted sprinting and high jump workouts send a powerful genetic signal to reduce fat, because the penalty for carrying extra weight is so severe in these activities (unlike shuffling along for a marathon.) Make sure your high intensity sessions are brief and explosive and not prolonged and exhausting, or you will trigger compensation theory dynamics. Cold therapy: I believe my morning routine of 4-6 minutes in 34-38F water accelerated fat metabolism because I often experienced a spike in hunger afterward. Since it was way before noon, I ignored it and it would pass in 20 minutes. I have to think this kicked me into accelerated fat burning mode, something emerging research is suggesting. More on this topic soon! Mindful eating: Eat in a calm setting at a relaxed pace. Notice the point at which you are satisfied instead of mindlessly chomping on while you watch TV. If you are going to indulge/celebrate, do so with full attention and appreciation instead of guilt. Hopefully these tips, whether applied exactly or just honored in spirit, will help you on your journey. Let us know if you have questions, comments, feedback by emailing getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. TIMESTAMPS: It will be helpful to narrow the focus to lowering insulin production as the gateway to dropping excess body fat.  [05:11] You must get your mindset completely away from “calories in and calories out!” [06:20] Effortless maintenance of ideal body composition comes when you produce an optimally minimal amount of insulin over the course of your lifetime. [09:05] Fasting is one way to lower insulin. [10:36] The other way is to reduce intake of dietary carbohydrates. [11:34] Keto ice cream is now in the stores. [15:48] As individuals, when fasting, there are various ideas about when it works best.  [17:47] Brad talks about the benefits of the carnivore eating pattern. [19:39] The most nutrient dense foods are grass fed, pasture raised meats. [23:40] Sprinting, jumping, and explosive movements send a profound signal to your genes and hormones to drop excess body fat. [26:20] Cold therapy has a profound effect on the genetic signaling for fat reduction. [29:44] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping LInk The Obesity Code Brad’s podcast with Dr. Shawn Baker MeatRx.com Brad’s podcast with Dr. Saladino Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I catch up with a longtime mentor and godfather of fat-adapted endurance training, Dr. Phil Maffetone. We discuss the hot topic of “overfat,” which Phil says is “having excess body fat that impairs health and fitness.” Dr. Phil cites data that 91% of the global adult population can be classified as overfat, despite nearly half that percentage having what is considered normal body weight. Overfat means having, “excess body fat that impairs health and fitness,” according to Dr. Phil. You’ve heard about the inflammatory visceral fat (belly fat) and all the adverse health consequences, and this is what Dr. Phil’s talking about. You want your waist circumference to be less than half your height in inches. Dr. Phil details how to get healthy, which can be summed up by the overarching goal of “getting better at burning fat.” This entails dietary modification (“ditch junk food,” Phil says!) a proper exercise protocol (not chronic), and managing all forms of life stress to avoid the cortisol-gluconeogenesis-sugar addiction patterns. Granted, it’s hard to drop stubborn belly fat, even for well-meaning, diet-conscious fitness enthusiasts. Dr. Phil talks about how we become more carbohydrate intolerant as we age, necessitating a reduction in carb intake. Dr. Phil also covers the role of high intensity workouts, including the interesting insight that as you improve fat burning from diet and aerobic base workouts, you can burn more fat and preserve glycogen even during hard sessions! Learn more at PhilMaffetone.com. TIMESTAMPS: Ninety-one percent of global population is what Dr. Phil calls “overfat.” [03:58] The MAF method is more than just going slow. [06:47] The bottom line is to avoid junk food. Exactly what is junk food? If it is sold in a health food store, is it okay? [09:25] You need to personalize what works for you. [14:33] Over 40 percent of non-obese, normal weight people are still overfat. [16:49] We have survived as a species because of our wonderful immune system. [20:36] If you are sleepy after breakfast, you probably had too many carbohydrates. [24:38] It is easy to measure if you are overfat. Measure your waist and your height. Your waist should be less than half your height. [28:50] As we age, we become more insulin resistant. We need to adjust the carb intake. [33:44] The problem with our sugar addiction is it changes our taste buds. [39:28] Apart from food and exercise, there are other physical stressors that affect us. [43:38] Most of the chronic diseases which are preventable are the downstream effect from overfat.  [47:11] “We are going to fix healthcare.” We aren’t looking at the cause. [50:51] Maffetone’s two-week test is a way to confirm the problem of carbohydrate intolerance. [53:37] Since so much our body is water, what kind of fluctuation do we experience from day to day when we are losing weight? [57:05] The brain is getting a steadier source of fuel because you are not so dependent on glucose. [01:00:21] The reduction of insulin triggers a significant balance of the hormones. [01:02:47] Poor brain function, as a result of poor diet, is a greater cause of driving accidents than even alcohol.  [01:05:56] Why can’t people understand that sugar is the new tobacco?  [01:09:25] We are all individually responsible for our health. [01:13:17] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Phil Maffetone tryLGC.com Revisiting the Overfat Pandemic Healthy Driving Heart Disease and Marathon Runners Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Yes this title sounds familiar to the 2019 show titled, The Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga. I’m alternatively embarrassed but also pleased to report that I have succeeded with a focused effort of fat reduction, and have some insights about mindset and practical tips to share with you. The Part 1 show wrestles with the philosophical aspects of taking on this challenge, while Part 2 covers five helpful tips to make it happen in real life. It’s very easy to slip a bit from your A-game with unbridled celebrations that become too commonplace, as well as mindless eating habits that aren’t aligned with your stated goals. It’s much more difficult to recalibrate and get rid of body fat that was unwanted in the first place. I gained a fresh perspective about the content I communicate in books, podcasts, and videos from fighting a personal battle instead of just being theoretical. The best starting point for a fat reduction effort is to get your mindset right ― do you really want this goal, or are you deep down okay being just okay? Perhaps you are giving yourself permission to celebrate life and use food as a release valve against all the pressure and expectation we face in other areas of daily life? That’s perfectly okay, but you have to have some honest self-assessment so you don’t set yourself up for disappointment. As you embark on the difficult task of dropping excess body fat, it’s important to strike a balance between harnessing the focus, discipline and competitive intensity to kick butt with not attaching your self-esteem or self-image to the outcome. Insights from shows with Mark Manson and Andrew MacNaughton apply here. You also have to recognize the strong influence of environmental factors, as revealed by Framingham Study data that identified social “clusters” for things like obesity, or happiness, that are contagious to three degrees. If one is obese, one’s friend and the friend’s friend are more likely to obese. If you are kickin’ it in Austin with thousands of people visible every morning cruising around the Town Lake trail, the fitness ethos of a community is most definitely contagious. You also need to be able to accept honest feedback from others, while remembering that it’s also a balancing act: you don’t want to let self-limiting beliefs and negative childhood associations run (and ruin) your life, but you still need to let enough constructive criticism in that you can make the necessary changes you need to make. Do your best to align yourself with a beneficial sense of self, or at the very least, a more positive one than you’ve had in the past. This is key when it comes to weight loss because your thoughts really do affect your cellular function, at all times. If this is a new concept to you, check out the book, The Biology of Belief, and the episodes (part 1 and part 2) where I discuss this concept and the power your thoughts (positive and negative) truly have on your body. Getting routine blood work done can potentially aid you immensely throughout your weight loss journey, because truthfully, even if you think you are doing well and are feeling quite healthy, a blood test might change everything. It could expose you to things you had no idea were happening in your body. Here are the top things to look out for when you get bloodwork done: Triglyceride levels: High triglycerides are not a good sign as they indicate the amount of fat circulating in your blood. Dr. Sinha says get this number under 100. HDL (aka good cholesterol): Aim for at least over 40. Triglyceride to HDL ratio: Dr. Cate Shanahan and Dr. Sinha both suggest striving for a 1:1 ratio Vitamin D: Most people are chronically deficient in Vitamin D due to our modern, indoor lifestyles, but it is more important than ever in these times that you boost your immunity by exposing large skin surface areas to sunlight. Sure you can take a supplement, but nothing will be as potent or efficient as the real thing. Inflammatory markers HBA1C If any of these show up irregular in your blood work, take their presence as a sign (and a powerful motivator) that it’s time to lose some weight. Learn from the Fatty Popcorn Boy’s journey and stay focused and positive. Try not to let yourself get too discouraged, don’t be too hard on yourself, and stay tuned for part 2! TIMESTAMPS: Brad understands the weight gain problem. He was not living in a manner that is aligned with his goals as an athlete.  [05:44] A tiny bit of unbridled celebration and mindless habits can really quickly send you off your A-game. [07:43] Dropping excess body fat is the number one diet, fitness, and health goal that we share in modern life. [09:42] What are you sacrificing when you give up the pizza and ice cream? [10:50] Don’t attach your self-esteem or your identity to the outcome. [15:38] Your social group, your community have a huge impact on how you live your life. [18:48] Sometimes we need direct unfiltered feedback. [22:17] We form these self-limiting beliefs and negative associations early in childhood that get programmed into our subconscious and we play them out for the rest of our lives. [25:02] It’s important to have your routine blood work done. [26:42] We have a widespread deficiency of Vitamin D. [31:08] Visceral fat that concentrates around the abdominal area is extremely unhealthy. [34:28] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Fatty Popcorn Boy Framingham Study Mark Manson Podcast Dr. Phil Maffetone Podcast Dr. Ron Sinha Podcast L-G-N goal: Looking Good Naked! Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the launch of my Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO), I present to all MOFO’s out there a comprehensive lifestyle plan to fight the battle against epidemic testosterone deficiency in hectic modern life. Did you know that the average American male testosterone level has declined at a rate of one percent per year since the 1980s! That’s crazy, and it’s time to fight back. MOFO is a unique supplement made with nutrient-rich animal organs from 100 percent grass-fed cattle from New Zealand. It’s designed to naturally boost your testosterone production, increase daily energy levels, and help replenish your body at the cellular level. However, for a testosterone boosting supplement to have a maximum beneficial impact, you must implement a comprehensive lifestyle plan to avoid the major stressors of modern life and give your body the food, exercise stimulus, rest and recovery, and emotional stability it needs to thrive. This recording could change your life, as it details 10 lifestyle tips that form the foundation for the MOFO movement. Here are the 10 lifestyle objections from your MOFO mission, as reprinted from the MOFO website. I’ll provide further details and inspiration for each item of the assignment. It will take some focus and discipline to correct some of the flawed patterns and bad habits you have fallen into, but everything on this list will feel natural and easy to maintain because it will give you more energy and peace of mind. Sleep is #1: Health, vitality and peak performance all flow downstream from getting outstanding sleep. Minimize artificial light and digital stimulation after dark, perhaps the worst genetic disconnect in modern life. Clean Up Your Act: Ditch toxic foods, toxic relationships, toxic substances, and toxic energy in your life. Summon the courage to face life’s challenges and take action, instead of drift into familiar–but dysfunctional–routines and ruts. Eat Ancestral Foods: Eat sustainably raised animals in a “nose-to-tail” strategy, complemented by nutritious whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Establish a zero tolerance policy for refined grains, sugars, sweetened beverages, industrial seed oils, heavily processed crap, and inferior quality feedlot animals. Emphasize superfoods like grass-fed liver and other organ meats, pastured eggs, oily cold water fish, and fresh local berries. Pound The MOFO!: Take six capsules per day for at least three months to fully replenish and rejuvenate your energy and help optimize male hormone function. This is honoring our ancestors by putting back in, what the modern world has left out. Guaranteed extra bounce in your step or your money back! Move Frequently: JFW—Just F—ing Walk—is the key to healthy fat metabolism and stable daily mood, appetite and energy levels. Take frequent walking/stretching/exercise breaks during the workday. Sprinkle formal movement practices (yoga, Pilates), calisthenics, and flexibility/mobility drills into daily life. Humans are meant to move! Hit It Hard!: Challenge your body with brief, intense strength training sessions and all-out sprints. Explosive efforts will prompt a spike of testosterone and human growth hormone in the bloodstream with tremendous adaptive, anti-aging benefits. A couple formal sessions a week lasting 10-30 minutes is plenty. Also include “micro-workouts” where you haul off a single set of deep squats in your office, or a set of pullups when you walk through the bathroom door. These really add up over time. Take Control: Overcome nonstop digital stimulation and distraction by focusing, prioritizing, and powering down with unwavering discipline. Implement proactive daily rituals, such as morning exercise before you reach for a bloody screen and kick into shallow, reactive brain function. Daily exposure to cold makes you more resilient to all other forms of life stress. Avoid Estrogens: Eliminate all plastics touching your food or drink; use stainless steel or glass containers instead. Ditch soy, flax, and corn-based foods; they have 100x more phytoestrogens than other plants! Use all-natural skin and personal care products, such as castile soap, zinc sunscreens, and eco-friendly home cleaners and laundry detergents. Rest Like A MOFO: Slow down and reclaim the lost art of down time. Try a midday outdoor stroll, a park bench meditation, or afternoon power nap. Rest and recover with the same focus and dedication as your ambitious workouts. Integrate more days off, easy aerobic sessions, foam rolling, breathing practices, and temperature therapy. Quit Being A Dick To Your Wife/Girlfriend: Real MOFO’s display emotional stability, kindness, and vulnerability. Relationship expert Dr. John Gray (Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus) says your primary biological drive is to protect your female from danger, but in the modern world her main threat is your own anger and emotional outbursts! Remain calm, cool, collected, and clear thinking amidst the daily stresses of life. “Don’t speak if you have a negative emotional charge,” commands Gray. Dudes, these are the marching orders of life and the time to start is right now. As you can read in detail on the website, if you fail to accept this MOFO mission, you can experience a slippery slope effect with dynamics such as prolonged periods of stillness and adding a lil’ spare tire around the midsection as you age. When your day includes long periods of sitting — commuting, office job, and digital entertainment leisure time, you become insulin resistant and glucose intolerant. This leads to sugar cravings and fat storage. When you pick up a bit of spare tire, known as visceral fat, it secretes inflammatory cytokines into the bloodstream that inhibit fat metabolism and make you more likely to increase the size of your spare tire. If you are occasionally a bitchy boy with your wife/girlfriend, it tends to happen more and more often. Why not instead become a full-time, full-on MOFO? TIMESTAMPS: How are you going to get your MOJO back? No matter how busy you are, no matter how stressed you are, you can do it. [02:50] Making an effort and improving is the secret to self-esteem. [04:45] Sleep is of number one importance. A dark room is a must. [05:29] When we are in constant summer mode, we are in constant fat storage mode. [07:00] Our hormonal processes are calibrated to wake up with the rising sun. [11:21] Make sure your bedroom is as totally black as possible. [14:11] You want a cool temperature in your room for optimal sleep. [16:59] Clean up the toxic portions of your life.  [17:55] Just getting rid of the crap (processed foods, feedlot animals and sugars) in your diet puts you way ahead of the game.  [19:55] Get your MOFO (male optimization formula with organs) to get your body rejuvenated. [22:09] Four pillars of human nutrition are organ meats, meats on the bone, fermented foods and fresh foods. [23:38] Get up and move throughout the day.  It makes your body work better and brain work better. [26:02] Brief explosive efforts don’t have to be long duration.  Hit it hard! [29:55] Take control of technology. Connect with nature. [33:27] Get rid of the estrogen in the environment. Avoid all plastics touching your food or drink. [38:16] Rest; not just talking about sleep. We are talking about downtime.  [41:11] In modern life, the male’s anger and emotional outbursts are a threat to the female. You need to get into testosterone balance. [44:16] Brad summarizes the ten points for getting your MOFO. [48:21] LINKS: Brad Kearns’ Morning Routine Brad Kearns.com/MOFO Brad podcast with Ashley Merryman UVEX lenses Deep Nutrition Brad Kearns Cold Therapy Active Couch Potato Syndrome Brad podcast with Jamieson Brad podcast with John Gray QUOTES: "Making an effort and improving is the secret to self-esteem." "Go for the SMASH foods. (Sardines, Mackerel, Anchovies, Salmon and Herring)" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) This Q&A breather episode exhibits great insights about evolving one’s approach over time from super competitive to enjoying the experience of nature and aging gracefully. Curly writes in about the dilemma of doing super fun endurance feats out in nature versus getting in the gym and doing strength sessions that deliver better hormonal and injury prevention benefits but are boring by comparison. How to balance aerobic base building, high-intensity strength training sessions, and all-out sprints week in, week out, and in the context of an annual training pattern. It’s much easier to slip a bit and lose your A-game with some unbridled celebrations and mindless habits. It’s much more difficult to recalibrate and get rid of body fat that was unwanted in the first place. I gained a fresh perspective on a lot of the content I communicate in books, podcasts, and videos from fighting a personal battle instead of just being theoretical. The best starting point for a fat reduction effort is to get your mind right - do you really want this goal, or are you deep down okay being just okay and giving yourself permission to celebrate life and use food as a release valve against all the pressure and expectation we face in other areas of daily life? As you embark on achieving a tangible goal, it’s important to strike a balance between having the focus, discipline and competitive intensity to kick butt with a process-oriented approach where you don’t attach your self-esteem or self-image to the outcome. Insights from Mark Manson and Andrew MacNaughton apply here. You also have to recognize the strong influence of environmental factors, as revealed by the discovery of “clusters” for things like obesity, or happiness, in the Framingham Study. TIMESTAMPS: Jose is asking about his training goals now that he is not competing any longer.  [04:55] Connor Curly is trying to find a balance between running and lifting that makes him feel best. We have to apply restraint to even to things that we enjoy, to act in our long-term best interest. [10:10] Harry has two goals: health and longevity, daily energy in a sedentary job, and getting strong and lean. If you have that aerobic base, you can survive and thrive in high-intensity training sessions, much better. [19:10] Harry, a non-competitive athlete, also asks if he should take a month off of exercise. [29:38] LINKS: Body By Science Brad’s Shopping page QUOTES: "Lifting makes me feel good, but it’s boring; running is super fun but makes me feel bad." (Curly) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Rinse, repeat, and live to fight another day.” These are the prophetic workouts that represent the cutting edge of athletic training and functional fitness. I catch up with former Los Angeles Lakers Strength and Conditioning Coach Tim DiFrancesco to discuss matters of great importance to weekend warriors everywhere: how to get the most out of your body and steer clear of nagging injuries and body breakdown that leaves many people on the sidelines or under the surgery knife before their time. Tim has retired from the grind of the NBA with many great insights and a tremendous database of assessments and exercises that help fitness enthusiasts of all levels correct functional weaknesses to improve performance and heal or prevent injuries. Tim’s best insight from his NBA experience is that champions don’t have any special magic formula, but rather an ability to lock into a winning routine, “nothing earth shattering,” that allows them to maintain an awesome functional fitness baseline. The best athletes establish a comfortable, do-able pattern of the right exercises without overextending themselves and breaking down. Learn more about Tim’s interesting customized approach to client programming at TDAthletesEdge.com. It starts with an assessment of how well you perform basic movements (the same thing he did to NBA draft prospects for the Lakers to see who’s been trained well and who has high injury risks before a multimillion dollar contract decision is made!), and then a consequent prescription of exercises to address areas of injury, pain and discomfort ― making them stronger without over-stressing them. Short of getting some custom programming from an expert, Tim offers listeners a cool Top 5 list of areas of most concern/injury risk, followed by a go-to exercise to improve function. Here is the list: Ankle/plantar fascia/Achilles: Do calf raises (off the edge of a step or any elevated surface) Patellar/quadriceps area near knee: The mighty wall sit is the isometric movement here! Quadriceps/hip flexors: The “Sprinter” exercise where you lay on ground, bring knee to chest, and apply counter pressure with your hand Adductor (groin): The “side laying bottom leg lift” aka the “TD Jane Fonda” move! Hamstrings: Partner-assisted Nordic hamstring curl is the best, or a bridge pose with legs extended out instead of the usual near-to glutes position. This informative show will give you a complete understanding of the cutting edge concepts in functional fitness, injury prevention and peak performance. TIMESTAMPS: Tim DiFrancesco formerly worked with the LA Lakers, now has a cutting-edge fitness program. [04:58] If you're enjoyable to be around, if you add positive energy to the room, how can you lose? [08:39] Feeling strong in what you do physically is a good way to feel empowered emotionally and in everything else. [08:55] How does one optimize minimizing injury risk? [11:52] One important aspect is the degree of difficulty of the regimen. [15:47] The goal is not to crush you. The goal is to see if we can build you up and make you last forever. [19:46] Twelve weeks is a physiological window for you to be able to feel like you’ve put in the right effort. [23:54] It's not just muscles that get strong and more robust and healthier. The common denominator is strengthening. [25:09] An example is the meniscus of the knee. If it has been overtaxed, Tim would NOT have you working through pain. [33:43] Hip replacement surgery is only the last resort. Even surgery for torn meniscus. [38:27] When Tim films a client, what is he looking for as you squat or do a pushup. [45:06] Each client is different but there are some guidelines that are offered here. [51:22] There’s a golf standard hamstring exercise called Nordic hamstring curl. [59:40] LINKS: TD Athletes Edge Instagram: TD Athlete’s Edge Firas Zahabi Zahabi on Joe Rogan podcast Dr. Craig Marker Dr.Phil Maffetone Primal Endurance Mastery Course QUOTES: "Rinse, repeat, and live to fight another day." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breather: “Mindless positivity isn’t practical or helpful for most people,” Mark Manson writes in his first book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck. He is, as usual, right on with this observation. Realizing that, “our modern, and maddening, urge to always find happiness only serves to make us unhappier,” Manson communicates clearly and concisely throughout his books about why we need to change the way we look at things like personal identity, hope, shame, and happiness. The reason why Manson’s message works so well is not just the power of the message itself, but the fact that, instead of trying to push the power of positivity onto his readers, he offers an entirely new perspective ― what if everything you thought you knew about happiness and success and yourself was wrong? And what if that was actually a good thing? Here’s the thing: as humans, we are all naturally inclined to feel attached to various parts of ourselves, especially the parts of ourselves that receive praise. Whether you’re a standout student or worker, an amazing athlete, a math genius, or a truly great dancer, it’s important to not fixate on the things about ourselves that we identify with the most. Why? Because Manson argues that identity is an arbitrary facade. He suggests looking at your life as a series of decisions and actions and try to maintain an identity that is defined by as little as possible. Our emotional feeling brain actually rules over our rational, thinking brain. Yet we think, or pretend, that the opposite is true! According to Manson, emotions drive our consciousness, and it is emotion only that can motivate us into action. “Emotions convince your thinking brain that you’re right,” Manson says. When emotions rule over the thinking brain, it can lead to narcissism, addiction, compulsion, self-righteous anger, and so on. This is because a person ruled by their emotions has no independent thought, so they only pursue things that bring them instant gratification. Ultimately the goal is not to suppress your emotional brain, but to get your thinking brain connected to your emotional brain. Manson says do not try to suppress your emotions, but instead, try to convince your feeling brain that you will benefit from whatever decision that you are asking yourself about. A good example of this is when people often fail to succeed with lifestyle changes ― this is because our “feeling brain” feels like we don’t deserve the success. Which leads us to self-worth. “Our self-worth is the sum of our emotions over time. If we can’t equalize, we accept inferiority, shame, and low self-worth,” Manson writes. Interestingly, both high and low self-worth are narcissistic, and self-worth is also an illusion. I know a thing or two about tying your accomplishments and/or abilities to your self-worth, so here’s a funny story from my college days: One day, the lockers got totally looted, so I had no choice but to jog home down a busy boulevard, for a mile and a half….in nothing but a Speedo and swimming goggles (and no shoes!). This was only one day after being the champion of a big tournament ― talk about being taken down a peg! “Your identity will stay your identity until an event changes it,” Manson writes. “It’s a network of value-based narratives that determines our identity.” There are two ways to heal from this: Examine the narratives of your life, and reposition them. Visualize the future you want for yourself, and make that your new identity. Let the feeling brain “try on” your new identity so it can become accustomed to it. This can be difficult, because it signifies that you’re really ready to change. “The stories of our future define our hopes, and the stories of our past define our identity” Manson notes, and he advises we take a look at both of those, so we can straighten them out, and get them right! Catch up with my recent interview with man himself, Mark Manson, here and if you haven’t yet read his books, check out The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope. TIMESTAMPS: It doesn’t work to try to be constantly happy. [04:11] Carefully choose what you give a fuck about and then reject the social pressures.  [07:06] Identity doesn’t exist.  It is arbitrary. It is a façade. [08:14] Some of the chapter titles of this book are intriguing: Don’t Try, Happiness is a Problem, You are Not Special, etc. [10:37] If you don’t have hope, you are basically headed toward depression and anxiety. [11:14] A quick history of the 20th century gives an idea of what many people have lived through and helps put things in perspective. [13:37] When life gets too comfortable, we have to pick a cause to worry about to give us meaning. [16:18] Our emotional feeling brain actually rules over the rational thinking brain. [17:42] The history of humanity features a major effort to conquer the emotional feeling brain with self-control. [19:50] There's a common notion in spiritual psychology that the affluence and love we achieve in life equates to our level of self -worth. [24:04] Every emotional reaction has an equal and opposite reaction. [25:11] Both high and low self-worth are narcissistic because they imagine themselves as something special. [27:25] Your identity will stay your identity until an event changes it. [29:52] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck Mark Smelly Bell Podcast with Mark Manson Podcast with John Gray Podcast with Luke Storey QUOTES: "Struggle gives richness to life." - Roger Bannister "Our modern and maddening urge to always find happiness only serves to make us unhappier." - Mark Manson Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an incredible honor and memorable experience to connect with the worldwide #1 bestselling author Mark Manson, author of the runaway sensation The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*&k, which has now sold over 12 million copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Mark also wrote a brilliant follow up book called Everything is Fucked: A Book About Hope and produced a creative audio project for Audible.com called Love Is Not Enough, where he coaches a handful of people immersed in relationship struggles. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss Mark’s observation at the end of Love Is Not Enough that relationships success is super simple, we just make it complex and full of pain and suffering ― likely relating to replaying flawed childhood programming or lacking self-awareness. Mark discusses the important first step of acknowledging your weaknesses or blind spots, perhaps with the help of friends, family or experts. We discuss the profound assertion framing the message of Subtle Art that we should, “maintain an identity that is defined by as little as possible, instead seeing your life as a series of decisions and actions.”  Mark describes how emotion, even negative emotions like fear, can be powerful catalysts to take action and repeat the action until it becomes habit. He describes his present difficulty with keeping to his workout schedule during quarantine. Mark details the insight in Everything Is F*ucked that the emotional brain actually rules over the logical brain, and how the logical brain convinces us to think otherwise. To avoid “persistent low level narcissism” that seems to be our collective ― default state these days, we must develop healthy communication and interaction between our emotions and logic. Mark also reveals how the unexpected runaway success of his first book caused him to lose his way for a while to the point of feeling depressed and unmotivated for around a year, and how his recalibration helped him develop the theme of the second book to make life all about “creating a string of hope narratives.” Enjoy this valuable and deeply reflective show from one of the leading modern philosophers and top authors. Order both of Mark’s bestselling books here so you can get up to speed! TIMESTAMPS: Love is great. Love is necessary. Love is beautiful. But love is not enough. [12:06] It is simple to break up with someone, but we make it difficult. [13:10] When an athlete retires, it is like an identity crisis. [14:45] To function well in a relationship, get your emotional health in order. [18:37] Recognize your own pattern and what gets triggered. [22:29] Therapists are taught to be very careful about inserting their own ideas in a session. They want you to find your way yourself.  [26:37] Being very analytical can be a problem. [31:35] There are two brains…the thinking brain and the feeling brain and they are not good at talking to each other. [34:51] What are some parameters to keep us away from the narcissism that comes as a result? [37:33] Stress is our body’s call to action. [41:18] Some people respond better to positive reinforcement and some people respond better to the negative. [44:35] When Mark’s book took off in popularity, he had a difficult time adjusting. [50:53] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck Everything is Fucked. Mark Manson Who is Mark Manson? Get Over Yourself podcasts Love Is Not Enough  QUOTES: “Maintain an identity that is defined by as little as possible, instead seeing your life as a series of decisions and actions.” “It’s important to recognize patterns within yourself.” “When you get your emotional health in order, the outward stuff starts to take care of itself.” “You can’t control the outcome, but you can control how you handle it.” “There are two brains…the thinking brain and the feeling brain and they are not good at talking to each other.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interesting mix of questions gives an opportunity to sound off on important insights covered in previous shows. First, a cross country skier says hills and altitude causing elevated heart rates can require possibly more dietary carbs? I say find a way to slow down - same for me on the mountain bike! Gabrielle the super mum from Aussie land references the great show about Ashley Merryman and Po Bronson’s insights about effort-based praise in the book Nurtureshock and the epic 2007 New York Magazine article, The Power (And Peril) Of Praising Your Kids, that changed my approach to parenting forever.  Gabrielle makes great points about separating specific praise with declarations of love and also being proud of a child’s character instead of achievements. I mention how I’ve had incredibly disparate guests on the show, like vegan advocate Rip Esselstyn and carnivore leaders Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. Shawn Baker. I reflect that I’m not an “in your face” host getting into controversy with my guests, as I prefer to cultivate an open mind and willingness to appreciate alternate points of view. Obviously, Rip and I have drastically disparate positions on healthy eating, but during our show and with our friendship, I prefer to focus on the incredible work he has done to motivate and inspire people to be healthy, and the common ground that we do share about healthy eating and living. Hopefully if I need to be badass at some point I will step up, we’ll see! Another commenter remembers the great show with boy wonder health expert Matt Maruca, founder of RAOptics.com, and how he is taking Matt’s message to his adult kids and himself. He also notes his excitement for my next venture into food, Brad’s Macadamia Mix, a combination of superfoods blended together to form the most delectable, nutrient rich nut butter. Seriously, this stuff is so delicious you will be eating it straight out of the jar. Stay tuned for that, and keep the questions coming - I love receiving, and reading through such compelling commentary, so email your feedback and any and all questions you have. TIMESTAMPS: Wade, a Nordic skier, has a question about maintaining heart rate.  Is a low carb diet approach consistent with the extreme metabolic demands of this athlete?  [06:12] Even with altitude and hills, it’s important to continue to maintain the heart rate under the aerobic maximum. [08:39] What is the role of carbohydrates in the lifestyle of a high performing athlete? [10:10] Females need to pay particular heed in order to be fit for reproduction. [14:31] Gabrielle asks about the parenting podcast where the message is:  When praising kids, saying you’re proud of them specifically on their achievement is ill-advised. [18:01] Should you tell your daughter she is pretty, when our culture tends to traffic on looks? [19:53] Be careful connecting “I love you” with the talent, rather than the effort, as this damages self-esteem.  [22:14] Brad is suggesting we keep an open mind on vegan, vegetarian, carnivore diets. [23:31] John is getting back into triathlon and working on getting competitive while staying healthy. [28:41] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Try LGC Autophagy Dr. Tommy Wood podcast Ashley Merryman podcast Matt Maruca podcast Rip Esselstyn podcast Dr. Paul Saladino Nurture Shock CarnivoreMD MeatRX Quotes: “The essence of modern life is overfeeding of the cells. When your cells are depleted of energy, that’s when your cells start to do better at recycling old material, repairing, rejuvenating, rebuilding, and you become a more efficient human being - the same with fasting. So if you put those two together, you’re achieving the same goals to the extent that it’s possible to overstress the body and stimulate a flight or fight response.”  "Don’t pile on too many stress variables particularly if you’re a female - fasting and low carb is just too much." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a wild ride with the multi-faceted Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of an exciting new book, Keto Green 16 and also The Hormone Fix. Dr. Anna is an OBGYN with a deep interest in holistic health, alternative healing strategies, menopause, sexual health, and pulling yourself out of health destruction and accelerated aging with integrative strategies that emphasize lowering your overall life stress level. This show covers a ton of ground and you will probably have to hit the replay button a few times to get a full appreciation for her insights. Anna talks about andropause and menopause, the do’s and don’ts of hormone replacement therapy, how stress hormones mess things up for us when it comes to sexual health and rate of aging, and how oxytocin ― the so-called “love hormone” that promotes feelings of bonding and connection ― is an all-powerful key to happiness, sexual health and aging gracefully. Lower stress, raise oxytocin and you will be inspired to pursue more oxytocin producing behaviors. When you are dragging ass and don’t feel like doing or being happy, that’s when you might need an intervention.  Echoing the message from a previous show with Dr. Michael Platt, Dr. Anna discusses the wide-ranging benefits for both men and women of bio-identical progesterone ― particularly for neuro-protective benefits. Dr. Anna relates how she nearly fell apart as she approached the big 5-0 ― brain fog, mood disturbances, weight gain, PTSD, and acidic pH. She was a hot mess but she turned everything around and then started honing and testing a healing protocol that eventually became the Keto Green 16 program. “Why settle for just normal aging, when our rate of aging is so accelerated? Let’s talk about being that aging couple who stand out from the crowd ― attractive, fit, happy, in love ― living their best life.” Yes, you will enjoy this visit with Dr. Anna and learn some fresh new insights. TIMESTAMPS: Brad introduces Dr. Cabeca who specializes in menopause and sexual health. [04:02] What shall we do about menopause symptoms? Do you want to be normal? [07:12] Regarding lab tests, one needs to do some research.  A woman’s testosterone level is often misread as it has been compared with men’s level. [10:49] It takes more than hormones to fix our hormones. We don't want to suppress menopause and andropause any more than we'd want to suppress puberty and our kids. [13:47] How does a male navigate andropause? [15:30] Oxytocin is the most powerful hormone of your body. [18:09] Adrenals are needed to take over when testosterone drops in the example of andropause. [24:51] With PTSD the cortisol production goes up, and the oxytocin goes down and you don’t feel love. [29:01] When women’s progesterone starts to decline, in our thirties, forties, we start getting other symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, irritability, decreased libido. [34:12] Dr. Anna talks about her problems with weight fluctuation and how it related to her hormonal imbalance. [39:37] The foods we eat as well as the people with whom we eat, support our body’s hormonal system. [44:13] In the Keto Green 16 system, they are creating insulin sensitivity, managing cortisol. [47:58] What is expected and what kind of commitment is needed to join the Keto Green Community? [54:29] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Keto Green 16 Andropause Mighty Maca Plus Dr. Anna Cabeca Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Enjoy more insights from Cal Newport’s book, Deep Work. In this episode, I discuss why attention is key to living a happy life, why you are the sum of what you focus on, and why you can find something positive in any and every situation ― even when you get into a massive blowout fight with a friend or family member! All the way back in 1993, the late Neil Postman warned us against the culture of technology, where anything representing technological progress was deemed as good, instead of weighing the pros and cons. Oh man, doesn’t this hit home with the Apple Watch? You can make a list of the good things about it if it counts your steps and get you more active. If an old person falls, it sends a warning and help is alerted. But shouldn’t we make a list of potential downsides such as the constant ability to be distracted from the present moment, or perhaps the constant emission of electromagnetic fields on a device strapped to your body? Newport talks about examples from The New York Times pressuring their top reporters to regularly tweet (while their prestige comes from investigative journalism and complex stories, they still want distractible, low value noise instead of quality work. And Marissa Mayer banned Yahoo employees from working remotely, entirely due to a perceived lack of productivity (they would track employees as they logged-in to a remote server to get email). It’s all because the deep work that provides the real value in today’s economy is invisible, along the way at least. What you’ll learn during this episode:     Human beings are at their best when they are immersed into something that’s deeply challenging.       Since depth (people who do deep work) is becoming more and more rare, those who disengage from the cultural momentum can create a huge competitive advantage for themselves by being more productive than those immersed into busyness. By rejecting pressure to answer emails quickly or participate in social media, you can also obtain an additional benefit, which is increasing the meaning and the sense of accomplishment you get from your work.       Winifred Gallagher’s 2009 book, Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life, drew some parallels between attention and happiness. The skillful management of attention is the key to living a good life and it transcends across all different kinds of endeavors, including parenting, friendship, family, relationships, personal health, and fitness.        Gallagher says who you are is the sum of what you focus on. Her insights came from a cancer diagnosis, where she was resolute to not obsess about the treatments or the prospects, but instead focus on enjoying her daily life. It was, of course, an extreme ordeal, but she still reports feeling quite pleasant most of the time.       You can use even unpleasant situations, such as an argument with a loved one, and turn it into a positive by declaring that the argument has uncovered a need to address an issue that’s causing pain and suffering. There’s always a positive attribute to focus on: Gallagher cites research with elderly folks showing that they were successfully able to rewire their brains, such that the amygdala did not respond to negative imagery in the same manner as a young person.       When you are deeply focused on something, you by definition ignore the little intricacies of your day that are not perfect and can add up to major frustrations.  You have no time and energy to worry about little personal slates or busy work that needs to get done. But, when we are constantly distractible and constantly checking inbox and text messages, we get dragged down the drain of negative energy, because the idle mind tends to fixate on the negative, such as FOMO (‘fear of missing out’) and FOKU (‘fear of keeping up’, as coined by my past guest, Dr. Elisha Goldstein).       Wise words from Gallagher after surviving cancer: “For the rest of my life, I’ll choose my targets with care, and give them my wrapped attention.”        Referencing the work of the great Flow state researcher Mikhail Csikszentmihalyi, Newport argues that, when we are in the flow state we are the happiest, and this happens more likely at work, than during leisure time.        Deep work leads to flow, it leads to deep satisfaction, and it leads to a happy, content life. Check out the show where I cover Dr. Robert Lustig’s book, The Hacking of the American Mind, and talk about how most people don’t even recognize that they are constantly flooding their dopamine pathways, to the extent that they suppress serotonin and can’t concentrate or obtain contentment or satisfaction.      So ― how do you kick some butt and become a Deep Worker??? Here are the top tips I’ve gathered from the book:   Schedule time for deep work. Block out (at least) one hour in your calendar to focus on working on high cognitive demand tasks. Most people prefer to do more mentally demanding tasks in the morning, when they have fresh and clearer mindsets (as opposed to later on in the day), and still have the discipline to enforce boundaries that ensure productivity.    Be OK with annoying people. Not by being annoying, but by not responding, or taking a long time to respond to messages and calls ― this is OK and oftentimes, very necessary for focus and productivity.    Track your time. Good to Great author Jim Collins sets a goal every year that 50% of his time will be spent on deep work or creative work. He also uses a spreadsheet so he can account for every minute of his time.  Protect the time that makes you more creative. For many people, this time is during the morning. But it doesn’t matter what time of the day it is that you’re able to get the most “deep work” done - just that you do it. If that’s mid-afternoon, then great! Just stay committed to doing deep work during a time that works best for you.  Don’t forget about distinct shutdown time. It’s easy to focus on the importance of productivity, but rest is equally important for focus and hard work. You won’t be able to get anything done well on little to no sleep, so take time to recharge.   “Inspiration is for amateurs.” If you are going to wait around for inspiration to just suddenly strike, then you will be in the amateur division. Don’t wait to get started on all of these very important steps, like scheduling time and tracking how you spend your time, because how can you expect to make any progress that way? Don’t hesitate, overthink, or wait for inspiration ― just go for it!   TIMESTAMPS: The morphing of technology with humanity is not necessarily a good thing. [05:04] Is commuting to work and school always best? [08:45] The skillful management of attention is the key to living a good life. [10:04] The idle mind tends to fixate on the negative. [13:12] Schedule some time (actually use your calendar) an hour in the morning to work on highly cognitive demand tasks when you are most fresh. [15:18] Be okay with annoying people by not responding immediately. Keep track of how you spend your time. [17:13] Have the discipline to protect your time. Have a shut-down time as well. [19:03] If you are going to wait around for inspiration to strike you like a lightning bolt, you’re going to be in the amateur division. [19:51] LINKS: Deep Work Dr. Elisha Goldstein podcast Rapt Attention Mihaly Csikszentmihaly QUOTES: "Human beings are at their best when they are immersed into something that’s deeply challenging." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Brad Kearns welcomes Luke Shanahan for the momentous occasion of unveiling the true identity of the bestselling book, The God Academy: A Master Class In The Power of Attraction, by Angelica Crystal Powers. ACP is in fact a pseudonym, and the true author of this Amazon.com classic is Luke himself! This book was written as a satire of the bestselling book The Secret, about the law of attraction. But if you flip through the pages just a bit, you will quickly realize that there are some powerful life lessons offered by Luke ― ideas like how your behaviors have a ripple effect on the entire world. For example, Luke mentions that every day our choice of words can either generate pride or shame in our loved ones. We can take things for granted and miss out on some of the precious simple pleasures of life, or we can jump to gratitude with a quick thought exercise, or by taking inspiration from those who have experienced setbacks and persevered.  In this interview, Luke touches on numerous aspects of the book content, but the discussion is framed by the circumstances of the day, namely the global COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing obligation. Luke discusses how we live our lives like a movie, injecting drama, and conflict to keep the plot interesting. He talks about how we grossly distort and misinterpret the law of attraction to believe we can call in our dream man or a big house to make us finally happy. Only when you live in gratitude for your present circumstances are you able to unlock the power of attraction. This is a wide-ranging discussion that will really get you thinking about the big questions of life, if not the classic movie Groundhog Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Deep Work is about building the mindset and habits to eliminate distraction and focus on producing high quality, meaningful work. This book was written by Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University who has authored six self-improvement books. He also writes the Study Hacks blog, which is focused on academic and career success. I obtained tons of helpful insights, motivation, and practical tips from this book that have helped me minimize distractions and improve my workday habits, so I consolidated them into two Breather shows providing highlights and tips from the book. Let’s start with the premise of the book, which is pretty simple: There is a huge penalty to pay when we engage in constant distraction. In today’s information economy, excellence is what’s going to pay off, because so many things can get outsourced now. But, if you are able to transcend the constant penchant for busyness and distractibility, you can gain a huge advantage in your career. So many great performers have systems in place where they can do deep, non-distracted work. My past guest Seth Godin said, “Turn that shit off.” Even Mark Twain had to go to a cottage to get some peace and quiet and get to work! He was so isolated that they had to sound the horn to call him back! JK Rowling rented a hotel suite to finish the final Harry Potter book, and Carl Jung went to a stone castle. Remember, Dr. Seuss wrote his books on a yellow legal pad. And then got on a plane from La Jolla to New York to hand-deliver them ― these were the only, original copies of his work! Great ones have the drive to cut themselves off from busyness. They have a greater level of satisfaction with their work when they get to focus on the peak performance task. But, unfortunately, the modern workplace is highly focused on busyness ― to our detriment. People who think they are multitasking are constantly distracted, and their performance capability drops significantly.  Other research shows we switch tasks every 3 minutes, and interact with an average of 37 windows per hour. Brief interruptions, such as checking text and email have a massive negative impact, due to something called Attention Residue. This is where each time you lose a bit of productivity/cognitive power when you return to the original tasks you were doing. Think of it this way: “If your brain is how you make a living, you have to be cognizant of brain fitness!” I spent some early days in a large corporate environment, and my opinion is that the only fool who should be up and about, with a constant open-door policy, is the CEO. Because that is why they are there ― to help make others better, to supervise, and support. This is the kind of leadership I saw Martin Brauns embody at Interwoven ― he always had his door open, and always had time for anyone and everyone, no matter how busy his already packed schedule was. And I never forgot what my boss at Interwoven, Kevin Hayden said: “Remember: I work for you, not the other way around.” He felt his role was to act as a resource for others, in order to make everyone else better and to be someone people could see for guidance and direction. Think of it like this: the manager works for the team, not the other way around. So, knowing how distracting and damaging hyperconnectivity is, and knowing how utterly useless multitasking is, why do we even engage in this bullshit? Newport offers a few reasons: To have a sense of being needed and feeling useful. Tribal wiring: The psychological pain associated with not answering emails, texts, calls from family and friends. Busyness is used as a proxy for productivity: Unlike assembly line days, it’s much more difficult to measure productivity these days. Newport calls it the “metric black hole,” meaning that we have no good way to measure the lost productivity created by busyness and distractibility. The truth is, “busyness” really just means that you’re doing lots of stuff in a visible manner. It means you are sending and/or replying to cc group emails, and constantly available on chat or on the phone, constantly attending meetings and conference calls. But why? Because in the modern workplace, without clear feedback and guidance, people gravitate toward the “principle of least resistance,” which is the stuff that is easiest to accomplish in the moment. That’s why we foster a culture of connectivity, when studies show that it is ruining productivity. Imagine if answering emails were to move to the periphery of your workday ― you’d be required to apply a more thoughtful approach to what you should really be working on. And sometimes it really is as simple as changing the conditions of your environment so you can adapt to that environment. If you’re distracted by the need to answer all your incoming emails in the morning, then just don’t let yourself even look at your inbox until later in the day, when you’ve already ticked off enough boxes on your to-do list. Newport tells an inspiring story of an accomplished physics professor in the book, a man who was measured by the frequency of publishing important papers. This professor created an image of irresponsibility and proudly, and continues to reinforce that to his colleagues. He doesn’t answer emails, turns down meetings and opportunities to serve on the committee or boards, he’s entirely focused on publishing research. And that’s all anyone can do: live and work in a way that ensures you will not get in your own way! Stay tuned for part two where I’ll discuss more of the amazing insights I learned from reading this great book, Deep Work. TIMESTAMPS: There is a huge penalty to pay in society at large when we engage in constant distraction. [03:42] If you can transcend the constant penchant for busy-ness and distractibility that we see in today’s workplace, you can gain a huge advantage. [06:44] When your inbox pops up with new things while you are working, it is an example of intermittent variable reward. [08:46] The bump of dopamine that you get with new “dings” on your screen, is similar to the addiction to sugar. [11:02] Just turn it off or go away in order to get work done! [12:22] Hand-writing pen to paper has more significance than typing because of the interaction with the brain. [14:12] Unfortunately, the modern workplace is highly focused on busy-ness rather than focus. [16:53] Attention residue is where each time you pull yourself away, and get distracted, you lose a tiny bit of productivity and cognitive power. [20:17] The manager works for the team rather than the other way around. [21:11] When you feel busy, you feel satisfaction that you are needed. You feel you have been pulling your weight. [22:31] Busy-ness is used as a proxy for productivity. [24:02] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Deep Work Seth Godin Study Hacks The Hacking of the American Mind Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ron returns to the show to focus on the topic on everyone’s minds these days, and provides an extremely compelling and fresh perspective about the true mechanisms for how the virus attacks the body and how you can greatly improve your chances of getting sick.  In short, your aerobic condition and your body composition are directly associated with your chances of getting sick, and how sick you get. But ― if you improve your aerobic conditioning and shed the inflammatory belly fat, aka visceral fat ― you greatly reduce your chances of trouble. Dr. Ron has promoted the connection between visceral fat and health for a long time, and now brings this topic into greater focus as we all strive to reduce the risk and spread of the highly contagious Covid-19. The reason why belly fat is relevant to Covid-19? “Because belly fat releases chemicals that cause your immune system to overreact ― which is what we’re trying to prevent with Covid-19,” says Dr. Ron. We hear plenty of anxiety-producing content from mainstream news outlets, so why not listen to this self-described “eternal optimist” discuss how to get healthier, how society will adjust in many positive ways (including more teleworking to increase worker efficiency), and more telemedicine (which can provide further insights to the doctor about how you live your life at home). Dr. Ron’s goal is to simply take people out of “panic mode” and prepare them for the “long haul” that lies ahead, which is why he thinks it is imperative that we, “Stop looking at Covid as an infectious disease, and more as a lifestyle disease.” Be sure to visit Dr. Ron’s highly informative site, culturalhealthsolutions.com, read the article when he affectionately calls the “Covesity” pandemic, and also download a free eBook titled, The Covid Survival Guide here.  You can also listen to past Get Over Yourself episodes with Dr. Ron, like Aging Gracefully, Medicine and Mindset, and Avoiding Heart Attacks and Evolving Your Perspective On Healthy Eating.  TIMESTAMPS: Introducing Dr. Ron, Brad mentions the new term “covesity” which is the association of the state of poor health during this time of COVID-19. [04:50] Dr. Sinha talks about the benefits of telemedicine with patients. [07:51] There are fewer medical appointments as people are sheltering in place.  This worries Dr. Sinha. [09:02] We've got to get out of the vision and thinking that COVID is basically exclusively an infectious disease. [10:06] It all depends on your body and your mind and how you are going to respond to this. [14:06] Brad asks Dr. Sinha whether we are making too much fuss of this. It’s about keeping your body healthy. [15:27] If you have elevated belly fat versus fat in other areas, there is increased risk factor for heart disease and cancer.  [19:52] Looking at the bloodwork can tell you about your risk factors. Vitamin D is also very important to look at.  [25:30] How are people getting taken down by this still since the shelter in place started? [28:57] You can be asymptomatic and be a carrier. There is still a lot of potential to spread. [31:48] Brad asks the doctor if his medical training included anything this severe as a pandemic. [34:16] Learning diaphragmatic breathing makes a huge difference. [35:22] Overall, it looks like physical activity is increasing during this time. [38:38] Micro workouts are a great breakthrough in the fitness industry. [40:20] It’s not just standing up and getting into that but having variation throughout the workday. [43:58] Get moving.  It is important to move every 30 to 40 minutes. [45:38] Maybe we can expect the corporate world to learn some healthy lessons during this COVID 19 sheltering experience.  [48:20] Around the 40 to 45-minute mark of sitting, we start to produce inflammatory cytokines. [50:07] The viral load versus the cytokine load is what causes the body to attack itself and you get taken down. [53:28]  LINKS:   CAR.O.L. Dr. Ron Sinha Podcast Cultural Health Solutions QUOTES:  “People still don’t have a good sense of what six feet is - and six feet is actually the minimum. And the longer people go without issues, they can start to get more lackadaisical about this stuff.” “I’m really trying to teach people how to breathe better.” “I tell my patients: run with the mask on because it’s almost like high altitude training.” “Individuals that are really physically fit and aerobically fit have more tolerance for sitting longer. It makes sense because their mitochondria are burning fuel even while they’re at rest" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so grateful that I’ve been able to connect with such a wide variety of interesting people through this show - to hear their stories, learn from their wisdom, and gain insight into experiences I never would have had access to. This show will encapsulate some of the best moments and lessons that have been featured on Get Over Yourself - from Dr. John Gray to Dr. Peter Attia to Amanda Renteria, this episode is packed with some seriously profound insights you will be able to apply to any area of life. What We’ll Learn From….    Dr. Peter Attia: “There’s enough information out there for people to get a sense of what we should and shouldn’t eat.” “People tend to get confused about things that don’t matter.” “The insight is: if you do this for long enough, it matters.”   Elle Russ, author of Confident As F*ck and The Paleo Thyroid Solution: “I was forced to follow my passion.”   Brian MacKenzie: “More is not better, better is better.” “We’re now starting to understand the interconnectivity of the brain and respiration and how your respiration is a part of your central nervous system. In fact, we believe it’s the remote control. Your emotions, your pain, your muscles going to work, stress of any sort, there are dedicated respiration patterns that go off the moment those are happening on an autonomic level.”   My favorite guest/person, Mia Moore: “You have to make a conscious choice not to sweat the small stuff. That’s not easy.” “When someone’s venting, you don’t want to hear [the other person] tell you what to do...they’re probably already figured it out. They probably just want someone to hear them vent.”   Dr. Elisha Goldstein: It’s important to learn how to actively relax your nervous system: “If your body is bracing, the first step is to actively soften your body.”   Mark Sisson: A calculated risk is still a risk.   Dr. Wendy Walsh: “When the man makes less than the woman, he is far more likely to cheat.”   Amanda Renteria: “We’ve got to start changing this image of leadership.”   Gitta Sivander:   “Being able to be authentic, and being able to be present, will allow for us to be more confident.”   “How can we be responsible for ourselves as adults if we don’t learn to be responsible for ourselves as children? We need to learn that from early on.”   Ben Greenfield: “Taking a step back and looking at this bigger picture of enjoying the entire experience of eating - I think it would benefit everyone to focus on that, rather than get into the nitpicking.”   Martin Brauns:   “Make sure you check your own intentions.”   “Look for the folks who get the results done, but through non-heroic, well planned and paced, thoughtful work.”   Dave Kobrine: “It’s not using willpower, it’s about habit. And habits you just do automatically.” “If you’re not in control of what you feel and what you say, then somebody else - and that somebody else is your fear mechanism - this big part of your brain that reacts for you.”   Enjoy the show, and stay tuned for part 2!   TIMESTAMPS:   First guest, Peter Attia, emphasizes the simplicity of the basic needs for a healthy lifestyle: nutrition, exercise, sleep.  [01:27] Elle Russ talks about her comeback from a serious arm injury.  [05:33] Brian MacKenzie talks about the interconnectivity of the brain and respiration. [11:32] People need to vent.  At that time, they don’t need advice. (The Mia Moore Show) [16:13] Elisha Goldstein talks about our addiction to our phones and how detrimental that is. [19:36] Mark Sisson talks about the proper mindset for an entrepreneurial journey such as his. [24:42] Psychologist Wendy Walsh puts forth her perspective on relationship dynamics in the modern world. [26:22] MacNaughton asks why risk the fun of training in order to get in an extra workout and taking the chance to get injured?  [30:43] Amanda went from modest beginnings to playing an important part in Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.  She says anything is possible when you believe in yourself. [33:28] Chris Kelly says overstressing during training has long term effects. [36:58] Dave Kobrine has many tips on parenting your children into athletics as well as how he manages his morning routine. [41:37] Isaac Rochelle talks about turning adversity into opportunity and taking control of his mindset. [46:05] Kelly Starrett stresses the negative impacts of technology and lack of movement on our lives. [50:42] You should create a celebratory environment for your family dinners and not get hung up on the macronutrients. (Ben Greenfield) [56:17] Martin Brauns was a CEO with a leadership style that made people feel empowered and valued. It's important to celebrate people who plan appropriately and get their work done in a paced and measured way. [01:00:18] Dave Rossi talks about our fears and our negative emotions take control of us. [01:04:06] Teaching public speaking, Gitta Sivander talks about being yourself…be vulnerable and authentic. [01:07:07] Commercially produced wine has a lot of sugar and has little health benefit. (Todd White) [01:12:50] LINKS: Peter Attia Podcast Elle Russ Paleo Thyroid Solution Confident as Fuck Brian MacKenzie Mia Moore Podcast Dr. Elisha Goldstein Mark Sisson interview Dr. Wendy Walsh Andrew MacNaughton Amanda Renteria Chris Kelly podcast Nourish Balance Thrive Dave Kobrine Isaac Rochelle Podcast Kelly Starrett Podcast Ben Greenfield Martin Brauns Podcast Dave Rossi Gitta Sivander Podcast Dry Farm Wines Todd White Podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I catch up with the Fat Burning Man himself, Abel James. Abel has been a prominent voice in the ancestral health community for nearly a decade with his sensational Fat Burning Man podcast (check out my episode on Abel’s show!). Abel is a free-thinking guy who is not afraid to speak his mind and call out the BS in the diet or fitness scene. He describes starting his podcast out of frustration that Jillian Michaels (the Biggest Loser trainer) had the top podcast (he later took her down with his fast growing show). Abel describes his background as a devoted distance runner who was getting fatter and less healthy despite his devoted training, thanks to an overly stressful lifestyle. A precocious and prodigious learner, Abel took matters into his own hands and embarked upon his path to reclaim his personal health and also become a thought leader in the process. He also expresses his creativity through music — Abel is an accomplished musician with a long career playing hundreds of shows annually. Abel’s approach to health is more inclusive and progressive than you will find virtually anywhere else. His sensational book, The Wild Diet, offers a simple, sensible, sustainable, non-denominational approach to healthy eating that cuts through the hype and propaganda and helps you enjoy the experience of eating a variety of foods as close to their natural — wild! — state as possible. Abel brings out his multi-dimensional personality in this show, as he describes his continued passion for music (and how it helps him rejuvenate from long days behind the mic!), his increasing attention to spirituality, primarily accessed by connecting with nature, and the vagabond travels that he and his wife and business partner Allyson have enjoyed in recent years that led them to a very special and spiritual current stopping point of Crestone, CO. Enjoy this episode with Abel, and to learn more about him, head over to FatBurningMan.com and check out his long-standing highly ranked podcast, The Fat Burning Man Show.   TIMESTAMPS: Abel, a musician, has connected with a community of close-knit people as he travels around looking for clean air which is getting harder to find. [05:57] He is finding spiritual growth by gravitating to the mountain communities. [14:11] The surrounding environment has a tremendous impact on us and sometimes we don’t even notice that. [17:44] When talking about diet, people get confused because the words don’t necessarily explain the concept. [22:39] Many athletes are raised to think: no pain, no gain. [26:44] Most people are generally too still throughout the day. Think about mini workouts. [28:48] If you surround yourself with reminders of things you want to accomplish, they will encourage you of what you need to do. [35:12] How does music play into the ability to be the best you can in the career and healthy living goals? [39:21] During a year without the internet, Abel created Virtual Reality videos. [42:07] We need to get our power back and be clear about what we deserve. [47:11] We are all consumers.  Make sure you are a conscious consumer. [51:52] We are conditioned to never be satisfied. That gets in the way of healthy living. [56:49] Fasting gives you experiences you’ve never had in your life. [58:12] Abel’s podcasts have giving him amazing lessons. [58:53] LINKS: Abel James CAR.O.L Brad’s Shopping page Let’s Get Checked Wild Diet Mark's Daily Apple.com Designer Babies Still Get Scabies QUOTES: "Emphasize the effort toward improvement, rather than the end result." "Do the things you’re bad at." "The Wild Diet simplifies things that are extremely complicated."  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lately, I’ve gotten quite a few questions from listeners about the importance of factoring in your maximum aerobic heart rate minus your age when exercising. I’ve talked a lot about the benefits you receive from doing this practice, but what happens when you (accidentally) exceed that figure? Unfortunately, it can be all too easy to go over your ideal training heart rate. But it’s very important to be careful about not exceeding that number when you’re building cardio endurance and getting better at burning fat - because if you do, the metabolic effects of your workout will be altered. This is because exceeding your maximum heart rate causes you to tap into “glucose burning,” which will make it more difficult for your body to go back to a fat-burning state. However, it’s totally understandable how people can easily go over their max heart rate, so be sure to use a wireless heart monitor and keep at it with the MAF method of training! Speaking of slowing down, I then tackle a question from a listener, a surgeon who has been taking a polarized approach to training (either low intensity or going super hard) and has been grappling with how he feels when he goes low-carb, for years. He also doesn’t find the literature or data supporting the low-carb argument to be especially strong, and wants to know if I know of any competitive Nordic skiers who have done well on a low carb diet? What an interesting question….as long as you’re doing a good job with your fat-burning workouts, and not drifting into glucose burning (by using the MAF training method) then you should be fine. But if you’re doing a lot of glucose burning workouts and consuming a lot of carbs, you will gain a lot from slowing down and pacing your workouts. This is because slowing down ultimately helps you go faster.  When it comes to the question of the amount of carbs that you should eat, focus more on the type of carbs you’re eating first. Try to stay away from refined carb products like pasta, bread, even those super tempting gluten-free pizza crusts - sure, they are gluten-free, but it’s also still processed food. You only live once, so of course you should enjoy some pizza every once in a while, but in terms of a sustainable carb source, you can’t go wrong with root vegetables. Because they’re whole foods, they make the best go-to carbohydrate option you can choose from. Plus, they’re loaded with nutrients. Try beets, sweet potatoes, carrots, potatoes, and things that are not as common, like taro and plantain, which are both super delicious. If you want to add some flavor, try mixing a little bit of curry powder with Primal Kitchen mayonnaise (and a splash of water or lemon juice) for an awesome dipping sauce for your sweet potato fries, or try frying some plantain slices in coconut oil and a little salt - delicious, easy, and satisfying! You also might find it most helpful to simply focus less on carbs, and more on nutrients. Most importantly - listen to your appetite. This has been a wonderful revelation for me recently and has allowed me to optimize my carb intake in conjunction with days that I perform more intense workouts. And, it also allows me to enjoy one of my favorite snacks, popcorn, without regressing into the Fatty Popcorn Boy again. Ultimately, going with the flow more and listening to your intuition is what I have found works best for me. Interestingly, one of the original definitions in the dictionary of the word “diet” used to signify a day’s journey, or a way of thinking. So why not approach your diet the old-school way? You can’t go wrong if you just take it day by day, go with the flow, and respect your intuition and your natural appetite. TIMESTAMPS: Justin asks what is damaged if you go over the Maximum Aerobic Heart Rate of 180 minus your age?  He says it’s easy to go over. [02:36] Lee from Manchester England compliments Brad’s work and accent! [12:06] A 61-year old orthopedic trauma surgeon writes in. He does polarized training and his concern is the problem he is having when he goes for low carbs. [13:43] Go by your appetite!! Go with the flow!! [23:35] Are you carrying excess body fat or not? [25:45] LINKS: Keto Reset Diet Keto for Life Human Performance Outliers Overcast QUOTES: "Slowing down will help you go faster, be healthier, and have more success." "Go by your appetite!!!" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome one of the most knowledgeable straight-shooting leaders in the health world, Dr. Cate Shanahan. Please enjoy her previous shows, Setting Things Straight, The Four Pillars of Health, and How To Become Cancer Proof! The occasion of her return visit is the publication of her long-awaited new book, The Fatburn Fix. In this show Cate will explain just why the nasty industrial seed oils (canola, soybean, corn, etc.), which are still very prevalent in most diets, thanks to widespread use in restaurants and in processed foods, will royally mess up the number one attribute for healthy living: Dr. Cate argues that this is your ability to burn fat. If you cannot burn fat efficiently, all bets are off when it comes to fasting, going keto, or even building fitness. Dr. Cate also breaks down the four aspects of our fat burning systems: mitochondria, hormones, body fat, and the appetite center in the brain. You’ll also learn the name of the man Dr. Cate believes is most responsible for our disastrous departure from natural saturated fats into the disease caused by excess consumption of unhealthy polyunsaturated fats. This dietary transition that occurred in the 50s and 60s, and spread across the world, has caused millions of premature deaths and health destruction...yes, primarily thanks to one “liar pants” man who Cate calls out for us. This is a fascinating discussion that will make you feel proactive about making some big changes in your lifestyle and diet, even if you already consider yourself to be a pretty healthy person, because as William Shewfelt said when he was on the show, “There’s always more you can do.” True, there is always more to learn about health, and there are always things you can try out and incorporate (or eliminate) in order to ensure you’re living as healthily as possible. If you’re someone who eats healthy food but still eats snacks throughout the course of a day, you’ll be inspired to change that habit once you hear Dr. Cate explain how snacking affects the body. If you’re someone who likes to get take out food from “healthy” restaurants, you’ll be compelled to check out what cooking oils they use, and will probably hold off from ordering from them for a while, unless you can get them to cook in avocado oil or butter! Enjoy the show, and empower yourself with the knowledge you’ll gain from some seriously fascinating insights about health and the food industry from a true expert, Dr. Cate Shanahan! TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Cate is going to talk about the four categories of the fat-burning system. [04:00] The ability to burn body fat trumps all other factors like family history, genetics, or whether you smoke, or how fit you are. [06:33] We screw up our natural ability to burn fat by eating refined industrial seed oils as a regular part of our American diet. [09:28] When the evidence is so clear, they still sell industrial seed oils everywhere. [13:49] You can make your own mayonnaise at home. [16:36] What is wrong with canola oil comparing it with the healthier oils? [18:45] If you still think saturated fat is unhealthy, you need to do some more research. [24:20] We are hungry shortly after eating if we don’t get saturated fats. [30:10] Metabolism is composed of mitochondria that produce energy, hormones that store and release energy, body fat itself and appetite regulator in the brain. [32:52] The reason we have Type 2 Diabetes is from eating too much polyunsaturated fatty acids. (PUFA), not from too much carbs. [35:23] The average person now is metabolically damaged, even children. [42:43] Once you start building a healthy breakfast and a healthy lunch, you will notice within hours that your mitochondria are functioning better. [49:34] Snacking doesn’t allow for the hunger clock to be reset properly.  [51:01] The Fatburn Fix book explains why you want to focus on energy gain rather than on weight loss. [55:39] You train your dog, or you train yourself to be hungry at certain times. Some people don’t realize when they are snacking! [59:14] There is an urgent need to eliminate processed oils and reset the need to snack. [01:04:10] How much fat is too much? [01:06:11] Yo-yo dieting sets up most people for failure.  [01:08:40] LINKS: Dr. Cate Shanahan Shanahan podcast about cancer The Fatburn Fix Dr. Cate YouTube channel Ancel Keys The Canola Blob Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much should you eat? Should you increase your carb intake? And if you’re eating six eggs for breakfast, but getting hunger pains by noon, then what is that a sign of? I cover all these questions and more in today’s breather episode dedicated to answering some awesome inquiries sent in from listeners.  Most of the questions I’ll cover today center around fitness, food, and fasting. First up is a question from a listener, Tim, who’s now at the half-way point of his Keto reset Mastery course (congrats!), and has found that he’s actually lost too much weight. I advise him to double his carb intake, as well as increase fat, in order to regain a few of the (many) pounds he’s lost. Up next is a question from a listener who is an active and healthy 32-year-old mother of two. She’s kept up with her running, does marathons, and eats very clean, nutrient-dense food. But she’s struggling with the fact that, after her breakfast of six eggs, she’ll still get super hungry by noon. She’s feeling frustrated by this as she would prefer to just eat in a smaller window, but there is no reason to get discouraged or frustrated. Listen to your body! When your hunger calls, go make yourself a healthy, nutritious meal. If you’re craving sweet potatoes, eat them! If you’re craving protein, go for that - just pay attention to what your body is telling you. Especially if you are breast-feeding, you will definitely need the extra calories and nutrients, not just for you, but for your growing baby! Here’s a great question: is it possible to effectively train for a 5K, while eating a keto diet? Sure, but you do need to train sensibly in order to support your ketogenic diet goals. Otherwise, it’ll be too much stress on your body. We wrap up with a wonderful, thoughtful message from Kristin, a listener who’s been tuning in to the podcast during her long commute to work. She shares the exciting news that she has been able to get off Nexium after 16 years of taking it! Turns out, acid reflux can easily be taken care of through diet, not medication. Kristin and her husband started a total lifestyle transformation after reading The Keto Reset Diet. They completely changed their diet, monitored their screen exposure, got on a great sleep schedule, and dropped 34 pounds combined! And all of this happened because Kristin’s husband just happened upon the book: “I think the moment he decided to purchase that book would be one of those explosive, random events that Art de Vany refers to...it certainly radically altered the course of our lives.” That’s huge, so congrats Kristin, and thanks so much for writing in. That’s all for today - I love reading your thought-provoking questions, so keep ‘em coming, and enjoy your life man! TIMESTAMPS: Tim, who is half-way through his Keto reset Mastery course, is asking what to do now that he has lost too much weight. Should he double his carb intake?  [04:08] A 32-year old mother of two runs marathons and eats large eggs for breakfast with butter around 8:00 or 9:00 and finds herself hungry again about noon. What is she to do? [06:26] People who are athletic or have additional demands have an even greater need for a nutrient-dense diet.  If you are hungry…eat (the right things, of course.). [11:18] Can you effectively train for a 5K to achieve a PR while on a ketogenic diet? [12:13] Kristin’s letter describes how hers and her husband’s life has changed drastically from following Brad’s advice.  She got off Nexium after 16 years by modifying her diet. [17:55] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping page Keto Reset Mastery Online Video Course  Art DeVany podcast William Shewfelt podcast Amberly Lago podcast Keto for Life  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Manning burst onto the global fitness scene back in 2011 with his incredible “Fit to Fat to Fit” experiment, where he deliberately gained 75 pounds of fat in six months. A lifelong competitive athlete and chiseled personal trainer, Drew purposely let himself transition to obese and inactive in an effort to connect and empathize better with his clients. Listen to Drew relate some amazing insights about his experiment. Of course, his physical function declined predictably, but it was the effects on his personality that provided the most profound insights. Drew relates becoming self-conscious and insecure, spurring an awakening that the fitness industry might benefit from a transformation. Drew suggests that if we started from a place of empathy instead of rah-rah exhortations, we might have more success in transforming lives. “Fall in love with the process,” explains Drew. You will also learn why willpower is overrated, how self-awareness might be the missing element for you to achieve weight loss and fitness breakthroughs. After we work through Drew’s vision for an evolved mindset about fitness, Drew shares an incredibly thoughtful and vulnerable story of his personal journey of transformation. Drew describes how his tightly controlled life as an athlete and fitness leader unraveled to reveal a life of lies, deceptions, and self-sabotage—in part driven by a strict religious upbringing and intense athletic experience. Drew keeps it real in talking about the shame of porn addiction, the pain and suffering of divorce, and how he was compelled to awaken to a hopeful new life of authenticity and mindfulness. For anyone wishing to take the first steps toward a more honest and authentic life, Drew offers some quick and memorable tips to establish a healthy baseline of mindfulness, positivity, and gratitude each day. You will get a ton of value and inspiration from Drew during this episode, and you can connect with Drew further at Fit2Fat2Fit. TIMESTAMPS: When Drew became a personal trainer, he became curious about what it was like to be overweight., thus began his interesting journey from Fit to Fat to Fit. [05:47] Drew gained 75 pounds purposely in a very short time. He became self-conscious and insecure. [07:36] The emotional attachment to food is way more powerful than imagined. [10:23] There was a severe detox reaction when he withdrew from the processed junk foods. {13:25] Drew developed extreme empathy for people struggling with their weight.  He felt judged by society. [17:37] It was easy to see how people get stuck in the desire to lose weight and the feeling of safety. [20:08] Focus on the process rather than the end result. [23:51] Changing your environment will help you learn to adapt. People struggle with willpower. [27:25] Some tips for promoting exercise are laying out exercise clothes for the morning or having a group setting for support and accountability. [32:03] The catalyst to change is self-awareness. [35:14] You can’t define yourself as someone who has been a failure. [38:08] You have to overcome mental and emotional challenges and release the self-hate. [41:12] What are some baby steps a listener could take? Meditation, Positive affirmations, journaling. [47:59] There seems to be a movement of mindfulness. [59:31] LINKS: Brad’s shopping page Complete Keto Fit2Fat2Fit Supersize Me Willpower Doesn't Work Episode 100 of Fit to Fat to Fit podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with another Q&A show! Today I’ll be answering some more questions sent in from listeners concerning sprint workouts, the MAF method of training, and finally, I’ll share how you can banish extra body fat - once and for all. First up is a question from Sheila, who wrote in wanting to learn more about my cure for plantar fasciitis. Sheila is understandably sick of waking up every morning, unable to put any weight on her foot. Ouch! I can relate to how uncomfortable and painful this can be, as I suffered from mild to severe plantar fasciitis (on and off) for 15 years. It can be so debilitating to deal with, so check out my YouTube video if you haven’t yet to watch me demonstrate the stretches that cured my plantar fasciitis. Just a few weeks of doing these stretches made a huge difference for me, and being consistent, and holding the stretches for a long period of time, was key. You don’t want to overdo it, but stay committed and try to hold them as long as you can - right up to the point where it starts to get a little uncomfortable. Don’t push yourself too hard and stay consistent, and you’ll see (and feel) the results. Next is in inquiry from Paul, who wants to know how to best balance basic marathon training with the MAF method of marathon training. I suggest doing predominantly aerobic training, mixed in with brief, explosive workouts to challenge anaerobic muscle fibers. But really, if you want to perform your best in a grueling, competitive environment like a marathon, then you have to work on honing your aerobic base. Extending the duration of longer runs will also help prepare you, but keep in mind the importance of rest when you are practicing these longer runs. I then tackle a question from a listener, Jason, who has been going between the keto and paleo diets for some years and is on blood pressure medication, even though he’s only in his 30s. But, Jason has also lost 28 pounds so far! Obviously, his goal is to lose more body fat. And interestingly, he has a twin brother, who has normal blood pressure and is also 20 pounds lighter than him. I understand the frustration of wanting to lose extra body fat as soon as possible (see my past episode, “Fatty Popcorn Boy”), but the best method here is simply slowing down, having patience, and staying consistent with aerobic exercise that allows your fat burning capabilities to continuously improve. You really don’t want to stress your system out too much, and sometimes that requires a lot of restraint and patience! But it is way healthier to lose body fat at a slower, steady pace, than a fast, hurried one. And, it’s much more sustainable. To quote the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” Take your time, stay committed, and you will see results that actually last. That’s all for today, and if you have a minute, I would greatly appreciate it if you could leave a quick review on iTunes, or share a clip of a show you’ve enjoyed with friends. This is super easy to do if you have the Overcast app, because you can listen to your favorite podcasts, make playlists, and also text audio snippets from specific episodes to your friends. Please continue to write in with questions - I love reading your feedback and comments! TIMESTAMPS: Sheila asks about Brad’s cure for plantar fasciitis. She continues to do exercises but fears she’ll never get better. [03:14] Paul in Minnesota asks: In keeping with the MAF method of training, how do I lay out my marathon training schedule? [07:54] Sprinting workouts are highly recommended. [17:16] Jason has yoyo dieted, has gained weight, and is on BP meds.  He wants to lose the extra body fat and get off the BP meds.  He is frustrated about sticking to the MAF method. [18:48] LINKS: My video on plantar fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis My Running Technique Primal Endurance Primal Endurance Mastery Course Sprinting Podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show was syndicated on the Primal Blueprint podcast. The main man of primal living, the mayo king of Miami joins the podcast again for more reflections about his wild entrepreneurial journey and how to leverage the concept of Mental Flexibility to live long and live awesome. Mental Flexibility is one of the four pillars of longevity covered in our new book, Keto For Life. This book takes the conversation further than the typical boilerplate of eating the right foods, doing the right workouts, and getting enough sleep to be healthy and fit. Mental flexibility entails learning how to go with the flow in life, and have the courage to change course when it’s time to move forward and grow, instead of remaining stuck in a rut. Mark loves the term “pivoting,” particularly in the context of his career ambitions. He was able to leverage seemingly disparate pursuits into continual personal growth and pursuit of new opportunities. If you are interested in thinking outside the box, taking advantage of exciting career opportunities, and especially learning how to not get stuck in personal or professional ruts, this will be a very informative show for you. We also extend the conversation into the other elements of the Mental Flexibility, including: the dangers of rumination and FOMO and how to reject the cultural momentum that pushes you in that direction; how to tap into gratitude when things get stressful and you most deserve a fresh perspective; the incredible importance of live, interpersonal social connection (Biology of Belief author Dr. Bruce Lipton calls it a “fundamental biological imperative”) and the perils of hyperconnectivity and distractibility. Mark’s first show, The Ultimate Mark Sisson Interview, was one of the most popular downloads ever on the Get Over Yourself podcast, so please give that a listen too. We know him as the founding father of the primal/paleo diet and lifestyle movement, but this conversation will give you a fresh new dimension into some other areas where you can transform your life. If you’re into symbolism and spirituality, you are going to trip out when Mark relates his childhood in the rockbound coast of Maine where he would hop from boulder to boulder running along the beach - a parallel to his entrepreneurial journey where he learned to pivot and leverage past experience into new opportunities. Mark then shares his go-to when he’s feeling down, sad or stressed: journaling, particularly gratitude journaling. We then touch on the tech overload and discuss the alarming stats regarding loneliness in America as Mark expresses his sadness at seeing so many people constantly glued to their devices. This leads into a discussion about the health benefits of human connection and social interaction, especially touching and hugging, which is ironic now, considering current events. Mark comments, “It doesn’t make me feel great about the future, if we can’t pull back and start to understand how important human connection is on a one to one basis.” Sure, we’re going to need to hold off on the hugging and touching for some time, but how lucky are we to live in a world that makes it easy to stay connected to our loved ones? Now more than ever, it is clear that human connection plays an integral role in our health and happiness. TIMESTAMPS: Exercise and diet are the easy part.  Mental flexibility is the more difficult part. [05:36] What does Mark mean by “pivoting”?  If something gets in the way of your goal, pivot into a different direction. [07:30] Mark’s entrepreneurial journey went from shoveling snow, to construction, to yogurt and on and on to the guru of ancestral health. [12:05] The common thread is passion and purpose. [17:46] It’s okay to go along with your passion, but how do you pay the rent and support family? [21:59] Business is just a roller coaster. [29:33] The ability to move on after a tragedy is a form of pivoting. [33:49] If you can pursue your goal and not the ego caught up in it, it works better. [37:49] If it didn’t go according to plan, it is not a failure. [39:46] Mark has had a huge effect on people’s health. [41:42] Productivity is measurable, not so much the hours one puts in. [45:04] LINKS: Ultimate Mark Sisson Podcast Keto for Life Mark’s Daily Apple Dr. Ron Sinha Podcast QUOTES: "People today tend to put too much time on the clock and not get enough done." "Our thoughts are at the root of our well-being." "Pivoting means the ability to see a situation that’s not working for you, and to be able to, with ease and grace, move in a different direction." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) After our awesome interview where Dave detailed the content of his new book, The Imperative Habit, I kept the mic running and captured some precious off the cuff commentary about how to stay focused on the seven habits when you need them most - when dealing with relationship conflict, facing tough interactions at work or in personal life, or experiencing anger and frustration. Dave talks about how you can use compassion and kindness to communicate your wants and needs and accomplish goals; how to live in acceptance and gratitude, but without getting taken advantage of: “You can say no with love and compassion,” Dave says. It’s a great little tidbit to close the book on the wide-ranging insights from our full-length interview. TIMESTAMPS:  When dealing with conflict, observations are not defensive, and stating your goals is not defensive.  [04:42] Sometimes it is the lack of awareness, not a value system that keeps you from doing something. [07:51] LINKS:  The Imperative Habit QUOTES: “Our awareness is a lot more powerful than our values.” “It’s not events that make us upset or angry, it’s our belief in them that does.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I catch up with the biohacking king of the universe Ben Greenfield on the wondrous occasion of the release of his incredible new book called Boundless. This is a 670-page monstrosity that covers all aspects of healthy living, peak performance, and how to attain the ultimate goal of healthspan - living a long, happy, productive life. But don’t be intimidated by its length and the wide variety of subjects covered - have fun with it! Take advantage of the variety in the different sections, flip through the book, and start reading whatever title piques your interest the most. “Hidden Variables That Make or Break Your Mind, Body, and Spirit,” and “How To Burn Fat Fast Without Destroying Your Body,” and “Maximize Your Symmetry and Beauty” are just a few examples of the wide-ranging and fun topics Ben covers in the book. At the time of this recording, the main subject on everyone’s mind was the quarantine, so we talk a little about how Ben is making the most of this time at home. He’s pretty used to it, since he was homeschooled from kindergarten through 12th grade, and he shares the reason why his children elected to opt out of traditional school and start homeschooling, or “unschooling” as he calls it. Unschooling is a simple concept: pay attention to a child’s interests and passions, and then surround them with as many life-based experiences as possible to allow them to pursue those passions. Ben is adamant about not pushing his kids to go to college, but he still is preparing them for any and all options through fun but rigorous at home curriculum. His intention is for them to really experience the things they are interested in, and if college is one of those things, then they’ll be prepared for all the standardized tests and applications too...basically, Ben’s kids are hardcore training, unschool style! Speaking of hardcore training, Ben shares how Boundless came about: “About three years ago, I started to pivot from a real focus on performance and focus on anti-aging and lifespan.” Of course exercise is important and key to longevity, but we know by now that overdoing it will never do you any favors. Pushing your body is just that - pushing - and hitting the pause button frequently enough in your life is integral to a long and healthy life. So Ben recommends you don’t focus too much on killing it every single day when it comes to your workouts. He’s a big fan of a simple but vigorously paced walk, as walking at a pace that gets your heart rate up is one of the easiest workouts you can do, and one that won’t put too much stress on your body. Ben also describes a few other easy exercises you can do for longevity, and we get into a discussion about the limitations in aging. Ben then shares some of his thoughts on vegetables (eat them) and I bring up a podcast he did with previous guest Dr. Saladino. Ben also brings up an interesting point: “You can disable every plant defense mechanism through fermenting, soaking, sprouting, and other ancestral preparation tactics.” He also points out that plant foods in older cultures were not just considered cultural staples but medicinal staples as well - things that could provide some amount of antioxidant protection or something like digestive enzyme support.  Along with relaxing the breaks on intense exercise, Ben has also been more relaxed about his diet. He’s a fan of consuming, “a wide variety of foods, preparing them properly, and also paying attention to the enjoyment derived from gathering this wide variety of food as well.” I bring up Dr. Bruce Lipton’s work and Ben agrees that since your perspective has a powerful effect on your body, it’s incredibly important to not use up “excess time” with activities that are ultimately, not worth it. Ben asks: “What good is it to live until you’re 100 if 30 years of that life is spent in hyperbaric oxygen chambers and with laser lights in your office, taking all sorts of supplements? All this time spent trying to live a long time is time spent away from the family. At a certain point, you have to make sure you’re using your time responsibly.” Enjoy this (walking) podcast episode with Ben Greenfield and be sure to check out his book, Boundless. TIMESTAMPS: Boundless is Ben’s new book with many interesting chapters such as dig deeper about sleep, how to fix jet lag, and how to burn fat fast without destroying your body, and many more. [04:34] Social ties to the community are very important. This experience of staying home has been a drastic change. [09:09] Things may change for the better. [14:30] Brad and Ben discuss the need to restructure the educational process. [16:58] Kids are individuals. They have different interests to which their education should be directed. [18:58] It’s still important to satisfy the core curriculum, however.  [23:46] There are five core skills you should be attaining: reading well, expressing thoughts in writing, persuasion, math and arithmetic, and finally logic.  [27:01] Ben’s book was originally looking at anti-aging and has evolved into a worldwide study of how people are living a healthy life. [30:06] Is there a tradeoff between maximizing your health span and trying to perform great things in athletics and other aspects of life? [36:37] Walking is always one of the best life-enriching exercises. Ben talks about other important exercises for longevity. [40:06] Be aware and learn about what exercises are beneficial but don’t overdo. [45:35] It’s good to have goals for maintaining fitness. [48:10] What are the limitations of aging? Are there concessions we make? [49:51] The carnivore diet is okay, but we still need vegetables, according to Ben.  [52:32] What is a special Greenfield family dinner like? [57:46] It feels really good to eat healthy rather than putting junk into your body. [59:09] Seeking a balance of all this information takes a lot of work. You can think yourself into sickness. [01:00:03] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Boundless Kion Range Sirtuins Tabata Set for Bicycle Boundless Book.com Ben Greenfield Fitness  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of myths about fat reduction and becoming fat adapted that we’ll be clearing up in this episode as I answer some more great questions from listeners. We start off with a listener who shares a crazy tidbit from his personal history: “At age 35, the doctor said I could drop dead at any moment.” Yikes! Scary statements like these can often lead people to follow ill-advised approaches to weight loss that unfortunately, will usually result in them struggling, feeling like they’re failing, and then giving up on their prescribed diet regimen. And people who struggle to stick to diets and weight loss programs sadly tend to blame themselves, feeling like it’s their fault: they’re not disciplined enough, or just lazy. But weight loss and metabolism are complicated subjects that we’re still learning more about to this day. People aren’t failures or undisciplined, or just flat out lazy if they’re struggling to get (and keep) weight off - they’ve just probably not been given the correct tools, or the right advice from the most informed people. I’ve actually been listening to a great book by Dr. Jason Fung, The Obesity Code, that absolutely shatters the myth that “calories in, calories out” is the way to fat loss. This has been scientifically proven to be incorrect, yet the myth is still being perpetuated, and so many people continue to adhere to it, thinking it will lead to fat reduction. Wrong! Fat reduction is ultimately all about lowering insulin. How do you lower insulin? Fasting is a great way to start - simply eating less frequently will help, and so will restricting (or eliminating) your consumption of refined carbohydrates, as these are all known to raise insulin. Dr. Cate Shanahan, author of the new book, The Fatburn Fix, recommends total elimination of refined industrial seed oils. This is a MUST: these oils cause dysfunctional fat metabolism….and if you can’t burn fat, then it’s going to be hard to cut carbs out of your diet - after all, what fuel can you burn if you already have dysfunctional fat metabolism? Back to our first listener, who lost 45 pounds originally through a plant-based approach. He stopped eating processed foods and stuck to greens and high-starch vegetables and carbs. And he was ok...for a bit. A few years in, his weight started to go back up, which is not surprising considering how difficult it is to sustain a low fat, high carb diet. If you listened to my show with Dr. Saladino, you know that focusing on nutrient density (via animal foods) is what will give you long-term results, allowing you to lose weight and keep it off - for good. I also talk about the importance of integrating the revised MAF formula into workouts, as it allows you to calculate the heart rate at which you burn the most fat. And keep in mind: you don’t actually have to do all your workouts at maximum aerobic heart rate - you can do the majority of your workouts at 20, 30, even 40 beats below your heart rate, because it’s simply not necessary to push it to the max each time you exercise. Remember that a comfortably paced workout can be both energizing and restorative, and that it’s very difficult for your body to kick back into fat-burning mode once you’ve tapped into glucose burning metabolism. Your body can’t easily switch back and forth between the two, so if you really want the maximum training effect, you have to stay aerobic for the entire duration of your workout. When Dr. Ronesh Sinha was on the show, he shared how he has been able to demonstrate, through his work with his patients, that it is possible to reverse heart disease risk factors through diet. He’s even given presentations to other doctors and cardiologists about it, and explained how a low sugar, high-fat diet will allow triglyceride levels to drop to the “safe zone.” While 150 is considered to be a pretty standard level, Dr. Ron instead advises that people get their total triglyceride level under 100, as the 150 figure accounts for how sick and unhealthy most of the population is. And what about testosterone? A normal range for serum testosterone in males is 200 - 1,000, so if you find your numbers fall on the low side of the scale, check out my MOFO (Male Optimization Formula with Organs) supplement to get into the healthy range. Next up is a question about plant-based eating: is it possible to become fat-adapted if you give up sugar, processed foods, and grains, forgo meat, and just eat plants? And are all grains bad, or is it really just processed grain products that do the most damage? Are whole grains still ok? Well, it depends on what your health objectives are….and your definition of ‘ok.’ The main issue with whole grains is that they raise insulin, in return for little nutritional benefits….Think about it this way: between a bowl of Skittles and a bowl of brown rice, there really is little to no difference, in the context of insulin production, in how they will impact your blood sugar. At the end of the day, it’s up to you….however, if you’re serious about reducing excessive insulin production in your diet, then why not make it a lot easier for yourself, and just stick to nutrient-dense, nose-to-tail animal foods? If you’re curious to read more about this topic in-depth, check out The Keto Reset Diet or The Primal Blueprint to get familiar with the foundation of the ancestral health movement and listen to my show with Dr. Paul Saladino. As he explains, what makes the carnivore diet so healing and energizing is its nutrient density, which is unparalleled in comparison to other foods, and is also frankly, a bit of a joke when compared to grains. The carnivore diet may seem ultra extreme to someone who’s been a plant-based eater for a while, but it always pays to keep an open mind so you can explore other options and really find what works for you. That’s all for today - have a good weekend, keep away from grains, and keep the questions coming! TIMESTAMPS: The myth that calories in and calories out has not been proven to lead to fat reduction, but rather the lowering of insulin. [04:02] The listener’s question is: In the newly revised MAF formula, does one add five beats, because of age, to aerobic heart rate every time? [07:41] The rider doing the hundred-mile event is asking about training using the MAF approach. The event is 99.9% aerobic so you need the proper training. [13:03] The measurement of cholesterol is not as important as the triglycerides. [15:39] Can you become fat adapted by just eating plants and giving up sugar? Grains? [18:08] Whole grains have a higher level of anti-nutrients that cause so much trouble for so many people. [20:26] LINKS: Brad’s shopping page Dr. Phil Maffetone The Obesity Code Fatburn Fix Brad Kearns MOFO Dr. Ron Sinha Dr. Cate Shanahan The Primal Blueprint Podcast with Dr. Saladino Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bee The Wellness founders Vanessa and Adam Lambert are here to talk about all things related to health and wellness today, with a focus on relationships. This power couple truly knows their stuff, as Bee The Wellness is a health and wellness consulting company that specializes primarily in retreats held around the world. People experience full-on lifestyle transformations during these programs and Vanessa and Adam’s warm energy and enthusiastic personalities bring a really special sense of camaraderie to the whole experience. Vanessa and Adam also host a “Bee The Wellness” podcast that allows them to further connect with their audience and also bring in some fun guests. You’re probably thinking now that that’s a lot of time for two people to spend together - collaborating daily for their company and their retreats, weekly for their podcast, and also just being in a committed partnership! Vanessa shares that, “One of the biggest things for us as we’ve grown in our relationship is actually to have permission to argue...to actually make space for that.” This was quite a discovery for Vanessa, as she grew up hearing her mother, who was divorced, press upon the importance of never arguing with your partner. However, Vanessa realized that if you’re always living in fear of not “getting along” with your spouse, that will do you both a great disservice. And as their relationship grew with time, she realized that she and Adam were able to communicate in a much healthier manner when they were getting stuff off their chests and expressing what was on their mind to each other. “You can’t just shove it away in a corner. It’s actually been awesome for us to learn how to fight!” Vanessa comments, laughing. Adam quickly clarifies that their fights are not “screaming and yelling sessions” but rather a way for them to simply have a rational conversation about information that just has to be let out into the open. And as they both explain, not taking things personally makes a huge difference, which is why they’re both so committed to letting the small stuff go. They understand that the other person might say something without thinking, or be running on little sleep, and something insensitive or unnecessary slips out...it happens, we’re all human. And not being nit-picky or overly sensitive to those very real, human moments, to simple mistakes, makes a huge difference in the dynamic of their relationship. Vanessa notes that often, a lot of people will “latch onto” one bad moment in their relationship and “become a victim of that moment,” but that kind of behavior will never help you move forward. Clearly, getting over yourself goes a long way, especially when you find yourself in a petty argument with your spouse and can’t even remember how you got there! Vanessa reminds us that no one will be perfect “every second of the day” and to just remember this when you find yourself in a challenging moment. “80/20 it!” Adam suggests. Yes, you can totally apply the 80/20 healthy eating rule to your behavior within your relationship - strive for your best most of the time, but don’t beat yourself up when a small mistake slips in. Recognize what happened, acknowledge the mistake and the part you played, learn from it, and move on. Next! More than anything, taking personal responsibility for the way you are in all areas of life is one of the major lessons people learn to integrate from Adam and Vanessa. They compare its importance to managing money to illustrate how much care people will pour into one area of their lives if they think it’s important. Well, if you don’t put the same kind of thought and responsibility into managing your emotions, then how can you be surprised when you realize you have no control over them? One big question Adam pushes people to ask themself is: “Where do I suffer more if I’m not the person I need to be?” Almost always, the answer to this question is work, as that’s where your income and reputation come from, not to mention how often it involves your ego. One of the best takeaways from this show is how deeply beneficial it is to work on your relationship because working on your relationships forces you to work deeply on yourself. This is because the simple act of being in a committed partnership will make anyone expand internally in a way that they wouldn’t have been prompted to, had that other person not been there for you to react to. As Vanessa notes, working through issues in a relationship is often the catalyst for you to say, “Wait, why do I react like that?” which allows you to really go deep and examine why you react to things in a specific way. Discovering where certain deep-rooted behavior comes from - “sifting through your files together” as Vanessa has coined it - is the “magic” that keeps them together - through doing the deep work. Adam and Vanessa have been together a long time (since they were “kids,” Adam notes) and fortunately, they’ve been able to grow together, and not grow away from each other. A huge part of that growth is thanks to their Bee The Wellness coaching program. One of the reasons why their retreats are so life changing is because Vanessa and Adam are constantly taking it to the next level and asking themselves the right (and sometimes hard) questions in order to deepen their emotional intelligence. One thing they point out is how everyone is always so focused on being healthy, but for what? “You’re not going to get a blue ribbon for being healthy….The real prize is in how you use it,” Vanessa says. She makes a great point - if simply being healthy, fit, and capable is the prize, then what do you really want to use it for?  These retreats are often centered around physically challenging exercises, like hiking Machu Picchu and white water rafting in Costa Rica, but as Vanessa and Adam explain, the physical fitness aspect is merely a conduit that leads people to develop a deeper and clearer understanding of what they’d like to devote their time to, and how to best utilize their strengths, both physical and mental. And more than anything, the camaraderie that develops between the other retreat members is truly invaluable: “It makes these once in a lifetime experiences even more special because you’re sharing them with people who are your friends, but who feel like family.” That’s all for today, but stay tuned for an upcoming show where we’ll discuss plant medicine and the role ayahuasca plays in their life-changing retreats. TIMESTAMPS: Adam and Vanessa balance the yin and the yang on their podcasts. [06:32] Their solid marriage is based on the ability to converse in an adult manner and not take things personally. [12:02] Adam points out the difficult adjustment people in powerful jobs have to go through when they get home. [17:27] Surveys show a surprising difference in what women and men really want from a partner. [23:37] You have to take creativity and understand how to create structure around your life. [30:25] How does it work with Vanessa and Adam to spend every waking hour together? [36:15] When the couple spends a great deal of time apart, there tends to be a lack of intimacy. [41:24] If your partner doesn’t not want to hear about your day, you will withdraw from them. [44:39] Vanessa and Adam began in the primal paleo scene many years ago in Chico, CA. [47:13] The community aspect of their training fosters their wellness program. [50:56] It’s much easier to eat primally when you are out of the States. [55:58] The battle to be healthy here in the U.S. is not a joke.  There is constant infiltration of crap. [58:37] You have to take a lot of personal responsibility to try psychedelics. One needs to be very cautious. [01:00:29] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping page BEE The Wellness Rythmia Center Ayahuasca Retreats MAPS QUOTES: "There has to be structure and commitment around the way you do your day." "Create your life in a way so you have things you’re committed to, that you follow through with." 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(Breather) Covering some great questions from listeners in today’s breather show. Thanks to everyone who wrote in for asking about a variety of topics - from fasting to aerobic vs anaerobic workouts, sugar cravings, how to make good bone broth, and more! We start off on a high note with a message from a listener named Jim who is now happily plantar fasciitis free, thanks to my video showing how to do two stretches that are major game changers for those suffering from plantar fasciitis. Next is a question about the best cooking methods for homemade bone broth. I personally like to put it on simmer for 48 hours and take the extra step of adding in a few tablespoons of white vinegar, which helps draw out nutrients from the bones. And as discussed during my show with Sharon Brown, a high-quality broth should be gelatinous when refrigerated, because that’s where the good stuff is - in the fat! I’ve also recently been taking 30 grams of collagen powder a day as per Mark Sisson’s advice - why not get a little extra collagen in there? We know that meat on the bone is one of the Four Pillars of the Human Diet, and collagen itself is a very interesting molecule because it has heliotropic benefits, meaning it travels to the areas in your body that need it most! We move onto a discussion of anaerobic vs. aerobic exercise, and a listener shares how maf has improved their tennis game so much that they are now dominating the very people who used to crush them in the game! They credit their success to taking a 3-month hiatus from tennis and doing nothing but “strict maf” runs using the 180 minus age formula (and incorporating plenty of recovery), which allowed them to strengthen their body’s fat-burning capabilities and nurture immune and metabolic function, without pushing themselves so hard that they crashed and experienced burnout. Knowing (or not knowing) when to take it easy can really make or break the success of your fitness program. In fact, this listener reveals that there is a lot of burnout among tennis players! Regardless of which sport you play, remember that all athletes should be careful not to push their bodies too hard. Ultimately, it’s about strengthening your aerobic base, so whatever workouts you do, you’ll be able to launch from a higher fitness platform. Next up is a question from a listener who’s been experiencing cravings for sugar (and more calories in general) in the evening - what’s that all about? Well, since the question comes from someone who 1) has a pretty extreme training regimen, 2) sticks to a strict intermittent fasting schedule, and 3) hasn’t been sleeping enough, then this could be a sign that they’re not getting adequate calories during their eating window. It’s also simply too much stress on the body. Someone with low body fat, who has done 14 Ironman competitions, and is clearly super fit could actually really benefit from consuming more calories, upping carbohydrate intake, and not sticking so diligently to a compressed eating window. Craving sugar in the evening is also usually an indication of being overstressed. When you’re overstressed, your body goes into fight or flight mode because of the overstimulation of your parasympathetic nervous system. Not having a healthy balance of stress and rest patterns throughout your day is what puts you right into sugar craving mode, that those cravings show up at night, when your body is dying for a quick source of energy. Adding more healthy carbohydrates and taking it a little easier should help any listeners who have been experiencing similar symptoms of overstress. Of course, some people are highly fat-adapted and can skip a meal or two with no problems, but it’s really important to be careful, and also realistic about what your capabilities and limits are, especially if you don’t have much experience with fasting. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with inquiries - I appreciate the support, and I look forward to the next batch questions and insightful comments! TIMESTAMPS: A listener shares how he was able to cure his Plantar Fasciitis after viewing Brad’s stretches. [05:24] A listener asks about making good bone broth. [07:05] Adhering to Maffetone’s maximum aerobic function theory helps this tennis player’s game. Take 180 minus your age and do your workouts at or below that heart rate. [09:33] Tennis and basketball players need to learn the difference between aerobic workout and an anaerobic session. [12:40] When a person practices intermediate fasting and is extremely vigorous in their workouts, and there is a problem with craving sugar in the evening, that’s a sign of probably not eating enough calories during that eating window. [15:29] Skipping meals should not be done until you are highly fat adapted and feel great. [24:00] LINKS: Brad Kearns Plantar Faciitis Brad podcast about bone broth The Fatburn Fix Podcast with Dude Spellings Luis Villasenor Zach Bitter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Dave “The Hurricane” Rossi back to the show! Yes, that was his nickname back in the day of being a high school football star and then running a large construction enterprise. You will see why soon into the show, as this guy brings the energy from start to finish. In fact, my first show with Dave ranks as one of the most downloaded episodes ever, despite his relative lack of superstardom. But Dave has a brilliant and deeply impactful message that really resonates with people: how to avoid the pain and suffering caused by the rat race mentality and live a more mindful, happy life. We discuss his sensational new book called The Imperative Habit, and the seven practices that you can implement right away to grow spiritually and live in a default state of happiness. Dave hits some pretty heavy topics with grace and memorable quotes, so this show can quite possibly change your life. Some tidbits from the book:   1. Spirituality can overcome the limits of your biology: An athlete pushing past the pain is a real example of accessing the spiritual plane, so don’t be intimidated by the term! Ditto for jumping into an ice tub, so my chest freezer cold plunge counts as a spiritual practice! You can leverage the ability to overcome biology the next time you take a breath to relax before reacting.   2. We operate from flawed subconscious programming: As detailed in my summary recording about Dr. Bruce Lipton’s work in The Biology of Belief, our programmed behaviors and thoughts can dominate our lives, usually for the worse. Dave’s 7 habits can help you overcome this flawed programming, and live in acceptance and happiness.   3. “You can change your beliefs at any time for any reason.”    Dave is all about helping you grow and strengthen your ability to differentiate between biological urges and spiritual desires, so you can make decisions based on logic and love, instead of fear and biological proclivities. Here is a quick look at the 7 habits from The Imperative Habit that Dave details on this show: Practice–Habit #1–Accept Practice–Habit #2–Do not fear the outcome Practice–Habit #3–Happiness as a practice Practice–Habit #4–Be present Practice–Habit #5–Do not judge Practice–Habit #6–Respond with love and compassion Practice–Habit #7–Have faith The effect of implementing these 7 habits was so life-altering that Dave ended up writing his book, so he could share what had helped him with other people. In his own words: “I failed. I failed so completely and utterly miserably...And I failed, trying so hard to do the opposite of failing! But I learned so much through those failures. I learned through transitioning back into a position of success. And I wanted people to understand what I’ve learned, without having to go through the same pain.” There was a certain idea that was a recurring theme in our conversation: “Everything comes to you in your life to bring you to a higher level of consciousness.” Keeping that perspective in mind, failure starts to look a lot less intimidating, especially when you hear Dave give examples of how often failure actually results in something positive. Obviously it can be hard to not think of failure as a negative thing, which is why Dave stresses the importance of knowing that you can change your beliefs at any time. Thinking of failure as a negative experience will never be helpful to you, but when you start to think of it as a road that leads to a higher level of consciousness, then it suddenly doesn’t look so bad. After all, what’s so bad about something that acts as a catalyst that propels you in the right direction towards something better? Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Dave, and make sure to check out his book so you can start “practicing towards happiness” today! TIMESTAMPS: This story is of Dave Rossi going from being successful by all measures and then losing everything. [04:03] Everything comes to you in your life to bring you to a higher level of consciousness. [08:56] External things cannot solve internal problems. [11:17] You have to practice what it is you are trying to learn, and you have to develop the power to make choices. [13:36] The rest of our life is set on a path based on the first seven years of our life. [14:37] People’s definition of spirituality is based on their early programming. [18:16] Biological responses are like fear, self-doubt, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress. [20:04] Our programming tells us the external thing is pleasurable. [23:35] Don’t be attached to the outcome. Find love in the journey. [26:50] Do we have permission to be highly competitive? [30:54] The people that find sustainability in excellence are the ones who do it because they love it. [33:28] You chose something new because of the information that’s being presented to you. [35:43] Live in acceptance. It takes practice. [38:25] When you hold a grudge, it means that you haven’t learned that lesson. [43:38] We learn so much from failures in struggles unless we hold on to them and they continue to be a source of stress forevermore. [46:13] The power of choice is the power to choose what you believe in first and then the power of choice to follow it. [49:14] Do not fear the outcome. [53:10] Maybe you should reassess your goals. [59:08] If you aren’t attached to the outcome, how do you gracefully proceed when there are roadblocks in your way? [01:01:45] Deal breakers are really only deal breakers at the moment. [01:08:45] Practice towards happiness. [01:12:18] Be present. Don’t let the past affect the present. [01:14:23] Do not judge. [01:16:01] Respond with love and compassion. [01:17:24] Have faith. You need faith to get through the rough times. [01:20:47] LINKS: Dave Rossi Brad’s Shopping page The Imperative Habit Biology of Belief Eckhart Tolle 7 Habits for Highly Effective People QUOTES: "External things cannot solve internal problems." "Everything comes to you in your life to bring you to a higher level of consciousness." 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(Breather) My good friend and old-time triathlon colleague Gordo Byrn writes a brilliant blog/email newsletter with concise and thoughtful essays confined to three subjects of his expertise and passion: Fitness, Family, and Finances. I string together two of them to provide insights and reflection for the competitive types who might be struggling with transitioning into the years past competitive peak, and trying to balance other life responsibilities with athletic aspirations. The first is titled, “Athletic Beyond 45,” followed by related insights in “Vanity and Victory.” As you’ll soon learn, Gordo brings 100% effort to everything he does in life, approaching all of his pursuits with the intention of true peak performance. He’s ambitious and goal-oriented, not to mention the super high standards (set by himself) that he adheres to. Now he’s a dad and raising kids in Boulder, CO, and is more insightful than ever, offering so much wisdom about topics we can all relate to: Family, Fitness, and Finance. Athletic Beyond 45 In this essay Gordo highlights how athleticism has helped him stay engaged and energetic throughout middle age. He says,“Middle age is going better than I expected. Why? Because choices that I made when I was younger have been replaced by a lifestyle that is a better fit for where I want to take myself.” He also notes that you’ll start to notice a change in how you respond to training once you hit your mid-40’s. He cautions people to be aware that a sustained tempo will “gobble up” your energy, leaving you absolutely spent for other aspects of your life. Gordo says, “Letting go of deep fatigue enabled me to re-establish consistency, which was being shot to pieces by minor injuries, slow recovery, illnesses, and low motivation...All of which stem from giving myself more load than I could absorb.” Try asking yourself the following three questions if you also struggle with this problem: Where is this likely to take me? What is my goal here? Is there a better way to achieve my goal? Gordo pushes us to expand our lives beyond athletics, and also remove whatever it is that’s messing with your sleep patterns. Victory and Vanity “How are you going to feed that part of your personality that craves recognition, thrives in adversity, and wishes to dominate others?” Gordo asks. He also brings up a good point: have you ever considered what is driving your desires? He recommends we look deep within ourselves to find the answer and adopt a new perspective on getting recognition for our pursuits. He repeats his “endurance mantra,” which is: “Many people would like the ability to do this, right now.” He also adds that if you want to change your motivation, then simply change your location! All you have to do is remove the “friction” between your current habits and the kind of life you really want to lead, and focus on doing activities that can actually help (instead of hinder) your future self. Enjoy the recording and be sure to subscribe to Gordo’s email list. These messages take only a few minutes to read and can provide valuable insights and perspective on the three F’s! TIMESTAMPS: Gordon Byrn’s blog is at Fitness, Family, Finances. He’s full of interesting insights worth listening to.  [03:38] Engaging in athletic competition is different from being athletic. [07:43] Coaching youngsters takes a lot of energy out of you. [10:32] Stop hurting yourself. [12:59] Ask yourself: What is my goal here? Where is this likely to take me? Is there a better way to achieve this? [14:02] How are you going to feed that part of your personality that craves recognition? [16:17] LINKS: Ultra Ironman Gordo Byrn Meet Brad Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the #1 longevity factor is not your diet or the quality of your sleep, but the health (or dysfunction) of your long-term romantic relationship? Yes, according to Dr. John Gray, it doesn’t matter how much you’re exercising or how healthy your lifestyle is - if your romantic relationship is a source of stress or unhappiness in your life, then that will inevitably take a toll on your health and affect your longevity. You can trust John knows what he’s talking about, as does happen to be the #1 best-selling relationship author of all time, and of course wrote the iconic bestseller, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus: The Classic Guide To Understanding The Opposite Sex. He has even more radical insights to share, and some of it might throw you for a second because his ideas are so fresh and alternative. But as you’ll hear, there is always a good explanation and/or scientific fact behind why John says what he does. As he noted during his previous show appearance, culture has changed, society has changed, but we as humans, biologically and hormonally, have remained pretty much the same. This is what usually creates issues between couples - the external factors we all have to deal with because of modern life. Interestingly, John points out that most women lose their attraction to men when they start to open up about their feelings. But wait, aren’t women always saying they want men to be more open and share more? Sure...but what happens with this dynamic is, the more hurt feelings the man shares, the more the woman wants to protect him. It’s not the sharing of emotions that is necessarily bad, it’s the timing of it. John strongly cautions men to not share their feelings when they are feeling emotional because the change of this dynamic - the woman becoming the protector, not the man - is what results in the woman losing her attraction to the man. John says, “part of intimacy is revealing what is inside of you,” so how do you achieve intimacy - how do you share in a way that keeps the balance of your relationship, instead of throwing it way off? It’s simple: men should wait to reveal what’s going on inside of them until after the woman has done this first. Once she has shared, then that’s the appropriate time for the man to open up about what’s been on his mind. John also talks about the importance of the unconscious mind, and not letting it “rule” or “control” us, and then we delve into a discussion about hormones. Did you know that for males, a high sex drive is directly correlated with high (or normal) testosterone levels? And whenever you do something dangerous, or something that gives you a thrill, or even something successfully, testosterone goes up. But what makes testosterone go down? When a man feels like his partner does not appreciate or value him. As John points out, life happens, and when it does, it can really knock you down. And it’s in those moments that couples will behave in a way that will either make or break the relationship. As a man, having a supportive partner who loves, appreciates, and admires you for what you provide/bring to the relationship, is a testosterone booster. But when the man has more needs than the woman, she becomes the man, and her testosterone will go up! The goal is for everyone to have a healthy balance of female and male hormones in their body because an imbalance in hormones will seriously affect your relationship. When a woman starts to slide into the “male” role in the relationship, her female hormones decrease as her male hormones increase, which changes her behavior: women get more stressed, feel more dissatisfied, and find it difficult to express appreciation, love, and acceptance for their partners. They will also start to project all their frustrations onto their partner because when they are testosterone dominant, this indicates that they are stuck in a place of doing things that cannot bring inner satisfaction. Inner fulfillment for women comes from being in alignment with female hormones - and as John explains, tenderness, vulnerability, intimacy, and love all stem from feminine energy. But men nowadays are being told to embrace being more emotional, which John sees as part of the problem, because any time men are emotional expressing their feelings, they’re making female hormones. It’s not the presence of female hormones that’s a problem, it’s just that the male hormones always need to be higher for a healthy balance - because when a man’s female hormones start to increase, his testosterone lowers. Basically, too many emotions for men lowers testosterone, which causes “female” emotions like love, tenderness, and happiness, to become negative, and so men who have dominant female hormones instead feel anger, hurt, fear, and anxiety when they connect with their emotions. “Anytime you’re arguing with a woman, you’re afraid,” John says. Women do not feel this fear, but it’s there, and it really manifests as defensiveness for men. This causes their estrogen levels to rise, and men often go into the default reaction of, “Well, whatever, I just don’t care anymore, I don’t give a -” etc. And as John clarifies, it’s not that men don’t care (even though they’re acting like it), it’s just that they have to detach in order to deal with these overwhelming emotions. But as John also points out, the fact that men can be closed off emotionally is terrifying to women, and it also makes them feel unsafe and worried. John then lays out two integral pieces of advice: Men need to watch the way they exit to their “cave,” while women have to watch out for how they pursue their man into his cave! A lot of his advice is actually quite simple: mostly, don’t take things personally, because even though it feels personal, it’s usually not. We have to honor the natural balance of our hormones in order to honor our partner, because, otherwise, it’s impossible to sustain a healthy relationship! Enjoy this stimulating conversation with the always interesting and inspiring John Gray, and remember these wise words: “Don’t let your fears control your behavior. Look at them, listen to them. Try to understand them...then take action, without letting your fears control you.” TIMESTAMPS: The health of your long-term romantic relationship contributes to longevity. [03:29] The point is to find balance with all the forces in the culture. [06:47] Don’t let your fears or anger control your behavior. [10:22] Sex drive is all unconscious. [13:42] Success stimulates testosterone and danger stimulations testosterone. [16:20] Too much emotion lowers testosterone. [20:02] If a woman is rational and logical, they suppress their emotions and can’t be orgasmic. [22:34] When a guy gets a negative emotion and goes off to do testosterone boosting activities, it really works. [24:28] The problem with relations is we men feel controlled and women don’t know it. [27:24] Women, you can’t look to your man to be responsible for your happiness. [31:56] If you are having communication problems, then you are not having great sex. [37:39] We love you but we want you to change. Really? [40:06] Nobody wants to be criticized. [41:59] There always has to be a problem to solve. It’s human nature. [48:08] We all have unprocessed feelings from childhood. [50:47] Women cannot hear men unless they feel heard first. Listening is the most masculine thing you can do. [53:28] When the man undresses the woman, it is very exciting for her. [54:42] How can we “not take things personally?” [56:15] The trouble with video games is they overstimulate your dopamine production in the brain and you become addicted. [58:55] You have to regulate your sexual energy. [01:01:51] How does a woman regulate her sex drive? [01:10:16] We need to find a balance between yin and yang. [01:12:25] Some people don’t know how to grieve properly. [01:18:38] LINKS: Brad Kearns Shopping Page Keto for Life QUOTES: "Women, your job is to be happy; his job is to make you happier." "Ninety percent of the things we get emotional about are an overreaction." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) I’ve been seeing a lot of content and sitting back; since I’m not a health expert, I felt I had nothing urgent to contribute. But lately, I’ve been thinking about the way life has changed, and so suddenly. Earlier this month, we were barnstorming Las Vegas for basketball games and checking out a magic show, attended a concert in Nashville, went to Graceland in Memphis, and were sampling bourbon in New Orleans. I felt a minimal personal connection to the news I was reading; I have to confess to a flawed mindset about the early news of the virus and the suggestion of social distancing. I was taking Dr. Bruce Lipton's Biology of Belief message to heart (more on that later), and refusing to live in panic and fear of contracting the virus. If you’ve listened to my shows highlighting Dr. Lipton’s work about how thoughts affect cell function (part 1 here and part 2 here), you’re familiar with the fact that stored negativity, fears, and anxiety elevate stress hormones, suppress immune function, and can cause illness... such as cancer and stress-related heart attacks. Healing with the power of the mind is profound, so check out books like Mind over Medicine by Lissa Rankin if you’re interested in learning more. I usually have a pretty positive mindset and in hindsight, I didn't fully appreciate the concept of contributing to the exposure and transmission to those who are weak and vulnerable. The Spring Break partiers in Miami might want to take heed. We are now being forced out of our self-absorbed dispositions to think about how our behavior impacts others globally. This is a huge positive takeaway and hopefully shift in consciousness for the future of humanity. Maybe more tolerance and acceptance will arise out of this, who knows? Also, something to keep in mind: not all youth are degenerate, insensitive partiers. There was a great LA Times article from UCLA baller Natalie Chou about how she’s been getting dismissive looks on the airplane because of her Chinese-American heritage, which she says has given her a slight sense of how her black teammates might feel every day. Chou also points out how inappropriate it is to call it the Chinese virus, especially certain leaders, considering it’s a global virus. Here are some things I’ve noticed so far have really helped me retain my positive mindset while dealing with this massive global life disruption: Challenge yourself to move away from complaining and focus on the positive. Anytime the slightest thought of ‘hassle” (“Oh man, this is totally messing with my spring break!”), I jump right to gratitude. Things could always be worse. Yes, the economy is taking a major hit, but people are resilient and will do their best to recover. We have survived worse as a society. My mother tells stories of growing up on the Oregon coast during WWII and following orders to turn off all lights after dark so enemy planes would not know where the coastline was! Outdoors: viruses thrive and transmit in colder temperatures (that's why this occurred during winter and cold/flu season) and because people gather more indoors. I’ve noticed more people out on my usual trail runs and hikes, including kids. At least for some, there seems to be more impetus to get out of the house and get some fresh air. A simpler life:  Life is a lot less stressful when you’re not running around doing errands and attending public events. Of course, this is not going to go on forever, but find things to be grateful for, instead of complaining about what you can’t control. Heightened productivity: I’ve had more time than ever to work on book writing and other content since life is simpler and more focused. Watching more digital entertainment than ever before (Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 10!). Greater appreciation for social connection in the experience of social distancing. More awareness of how illnesses are transmitted. I try not to be a germ freak, but I can sometimes err on the other side of being oblivious or in denial. I'd also suggest that we were all in denial, every step of the way. The President did “an abrupt turn” from saying it was business as usual to sayin, ‘We gotta shut down.’ Maybe everyone was dragging their feet one step behind optimum due to economic fears? Incredible gratitude for public servants on the front line, including Dr. Steve at Urgent Care, nurse practitioner Marie at Urgent Care, nurse Frances taking care of high risk populations near the epicenter of the disease outbreak in Seattle, and Dr. Katie dealing with administrative aspects as a medical executive... Back to early comments about going from personal to global, how about staying away to put less burden on first responders? Gratitude extends to people at grocery stores and restaurants staying open. In Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief, he notes that “your thoughts affect cellular function at all times.” Here are some other interesting details: Viruses thrive in the respiratory tract in the winter, due to the breathing-in of colder air. Flu season is annual and generally the differences among the viruses each new season represent mutations (variations) of previous flu viruses. Human immune systems have dealt with variations of common flu viruses over centuries. The cross-reactivity of antigen sites (the parts of the virus that induces an immune response) on older and newer versions of the flu have pre-primed the human immune systems to suppress the aggressiveness of newer flu mutations. But once one of these animal viruses mutates, and starts to transfer from animals to humans, then it’s a problem. Why? Because we have no natural or acquired immunity...the RNA sequencing of the genes inside the virus isn’t human, and the human immune system doesn’t recognize it so, we can’t fight it off. Now.... sometimes, the mutation only allows transference from animal to human, for years its only transmission is from an infected animal to a human before it finally mutates, so that it can now transfer human to human...once that happens...we have a new contagion phase. Fast forward. Now, here comes this Coronavirus... it existed in animals only, and nobody knows for how long...but one day, at an animal market, in Wuhan China, in December 2019, it mutated and made the jump from animal to humans. At first, only animals could give it to a person... But here is the scary part.... in just TWO WEEKS it mutated again and gained the ability to jump from human to human. Scientists call this quick ability: “slippery.” This Coronavirus, not being in any form a “human” virus (whereas we would all have some natural or acquired immunity) took off like a rocket. And this was because humans have no known immunity… doctors have no known medicines for it. And it just so happens that this particular mutated animal virus changed itself in such a way that it causes great damage to human lungs.. And this is why the COVID-19 is problematic: This novel version of coronavirus-19 has antigenic characters that have not been previously experienced by human immune systems. Consequently, without any previous infections, almost all humans are susceptible to experience COVID-19. The biological novelty of this virus makes it quite infectious, and for some, a serious illness. Still, try to remember that the COVID-19 mortality data is biased and massively stress-producing! The percent of victims dying from the COVID-19 flu is based upon the total number of patients dying divided by the total number of cases that have been tested by a doctor or a medical center. The problem with the math is that symptoms of tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients either did not warrant going to a doctor, or they simply didn’t even show up at the doctor’s! Unfortunately, the media’s emphasis on the COVID-19 death statistics is a mathematical bias whose stressful forecast is itself responsible for weakening the public’s immune systems and aggravating the spread of disease. The biggest problem facing the public in this epidemic is not the rate of mortality, it is the overwhelming stress on doctors, nurses and the medical system which is not prepared to deal with a massive epidemic. The truth is, the majority of COVID-19 deaths have occurred among adults aged 60 years and up, and among persons with serious underlying health conditions. The data is simple: COVID-19 deaths are primarily associated with the elderly and infirmed. If you are not part of that population, the vast majority of COVID-19 infected people will most likely not have serious symptoms. The government is also significantly responsible for the failure of our medical system to manage infected patients. Between dismissing the country’s governmental committee dealing with epidemics and reducing the budgets of the NIH and other health-related agencies, the medical community has been undermined and left profoundly short-handed by the current administration. To deal with this major COVID-19 threat, it is vitally important to reduce the load on the healthcare system. This is the intention implied in, “flattening the curve,” which simply means reducing the rate of infections through practices, such as those suggested by Dr. Bruce Lipton below. It should also be noted that it is a scientific fact that positive and negative thinking have a profound effect on the function of the immune system. One of the leading fronts in immunologic research is the field of Psychoneuroimmunology. Psychoneuroimmunology research clearly reveals that consciousness controls the function of the immune system. Positive consciousness is responsible for the Placebo Effect, wherein the mind can heal almost any disease, while stress and negative thinking create the Nocebo Effect, which can cause almost any disease. The fear of COVID-19, coupled with the resulting threats to survival, profoundly inhibits the population’s immune system and further exacerbates the epidemic. So, is the COVID-19 epidemic to go on and on? The answer is clearly: NO! As is evidenced by the almost complete cessation of new COVID-19 cases in China and South Korea, the epidemic will come to an end. But while we wait for that time to come, check out what Dr. Lipton suggests below. His advice is geared towards anyone wanting to stay healthy by using a few practices that will empower your immune system and lessen any COVID-19 symptoms: Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eat nutritious natural, organic food; take vitamins and supplements, especially large doses of Vitamin C; wash more frequently than normal, back away from the computer and move about (something I have to learn to do as well!). Recognize that the vast majority of healthy people, below 65 years of age, are likely to have only mild COVID-19 symptoms. Those whose health is already compromised and those who are elderly and receiving care are the most susceptible to severe illness. These individuals should take ALL prescribed cautions offered by the CDC. Make every effort to de-stress! Sports, play, nature walks, meditation exercises, be in love, read a book, watch a movie. Basically, RELAX, for this will significantly enhance the function of your immune system and reduce the severity of any COVID-19 symptom. You can help in “flattening the curve” to prevent overwhelming the medical system by taking care of yourself and supporting those in need in your community.  Following the present governmental guidelines to stay home and physically distance from others will also help to not overwhelm the medical system. These are health-enhancing practices that will empower your immune system while helping others overcome their fears and infection. In conclusion, many people who fall ill with the new COVID-19 disease will most likely experience mild, flu-like symptoms, fever, coughing and a sore throat, with over 80% of infected people having a mild to moderate illness that lasts about two weeks. The remaining 20% will have more severe symptoms that may need medical attention, but these symptoms can be relieved with proper treatment. TIMESTAMPS: If you are harboring negativity, fear, anxiety, you are going to have these feelings manifest in your physical health.  [04:01] Maybe a positive takeaway from this pandemic is that it is forcing us to get out of that self-absorbed disposition and think about how our behavior impacts others around the globe. [08:51] Escape the mindset of complaining and focus on something positive instead. [11:03] There is a noticeable increase in the number of people enjoying the outside. [12:34] We are leading a simpler and more focused life these days. [13:25] Brad has gained appreciation and awareness of how illnesses are transmitted. [15:34] We need to have incredible gratitude for the folks on the front lines. [17:18] In the beginning, the virus jumped from animals to humans but then in two weeks, it was able to transmit human to human. This is called Slippery in Scientific terms. [20:06] The medical community has been undermined and left profoundly shorthanded. [23:29] Consciousness controls the function of the immune system. [24:42] The media’s emphasis on death statistics is responsible for weakening the public’s immune system. [25:58] Stay healthy. Eat good healthy food. Wash your hands more frequently. Take more time outdoors. [26:57] LINKS: Keto Answers Perfect Keto.com Dr. Anthony Gustin Biology of Belief Primal Prescription Mind Over Medicine Natalie Chou Article Dr. Bruce Lipton Wim Hof Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I discovered Luke’s Life Stylist podcast a few months ago and was immediately drawn in. This guy is open, authentic, and vulnerable in his exploration of cutting edge health and spirituality practices. If you listen to his inaugural show, you will be captivated by the wild and crazy ride he’s been on to arrive at his position today as a popular health leader. Luke’s past includes a hardscrabble youth of rebellion, a rock and roll Hollywood lifestyle that turned into a downward spiral, and a remarkable awakening into first, sobriety, and later, a deep exploration into biohacking, natural healing, meditation, and spirituality. I wanted to get Luke on the show so you can become acquainted with his efforts on the Life Stylist podcast, and he definitely hit a home run. Listen to his commentary near the end about manifesting wealth - a beautiful encapsulation of concepts that you might initially resist or even recoil if they are presented poorly. I definitely was motivated, inspired and focused when Luke explains that to manifest the life of your dreams you must first live in gratitude for your current circumstances. Thinking that “things” like material wealth or even a love relationship will make you happy will keep you stuck in ruts. The next step is to envision yourself having what you desire, with great clarity and specificity, and also a deep acknowledgment that you deserve it. This is a wide-ranging and highly enlightening show that will really get you thinking and perhaps even plotting your next step toward the life of your dreams! TIMESTAMPS: Brad introduces his lifestylist podcast guest. [02:05] Luke’s background is varied. How did he become a lifestylist and what is that? [07:45] Motivated by pain and suffering, he had a spiritual awakening at age 26. [10:48] Luke went from being in the fashion industry to doing podcasts in health and wellness. [14:58] It’s important to be aware of a lack of balance in your life. [18:41] The electromagnetic field around us is dangerous. [23:21] A lot of the obsessive behavior in Luke’s life comes from his past life in addiction. [26:55] It is recommended that when you try to add new things like supplements, do it one thing at a time and see how it works for you.  [27:40] Because of his spiritual work, Luke has had access to memories from the past such as not being able to stand up for himself.  [29:09] Most of the time we are walking around reacting to things that are programmed behavior. [38:41] It would be good to have no fear while you look for your true authentic self. [40:37] Make plans, like a vision board, that will go into your subconscious right before sleeping. [45:14] Should one share their goals with others or keep them secret? [48:29] Intention is everything. Learn how to make gratitude a state of being. [53:44] You achieve as much success as your subconscious mind believes you deserve. [57:47] As the areas in life keep expanding, you fill up space with gratitude to fit that level of achievement. [01:11:04] You need to acknowledge that you are not in control of the results of your labor. [01:13:04] John Gray works to educate people on relationships through both scientific and spiritual eyes. [01:16:57] Generally speaking, females lower their stress by talking while males lower their stress by withdrawing. [01:20:49] Life is all about human connection and love. [01:25:02] LINKS: Luke Storey Ayahuasca Ceremony Kunalinga yoga Biology of Belief The Big Leap Ben Greenfield John Gray David Deida  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) We’re wrapping up with the final, fourth part of this series by focusing on stress, sex, and biohacks for increasing testosterone. STRESS. Reducing stress is crucial, as too much of it (negative stress, as opposed to challenge-related stress) or worrying will depress the immune system and reduce testosterone production. In fact, when Dr. Ron Sinha was on the show, he said that FOMO (fear of missing out) actually has metabolic consequences! Try to get away from depressive and anxiety-inducing thoughts simply by calling them out - Dr. Ron even suggests saying out loud, “There I go ruminating again!” to yourself, just to make sure you can catch the moment you start to spiral into a loop of thinking and worrying about past or future events. Think of it this way: when cortisol (the flight or fight hormone) is regulated, that gives testosterone a fighting chance at becoming optimized. Cortisol and testosterone antagonize each other, so monitoring your stress is key because when you have high cortisol levels, nothing you do to help regulate your testosterone will work. Show guest John Gray, author of Men are From Mars and Women Are From Venus, says that males should try their best not to get out of their calm, cool, and collected default mindset. A female’s “deepest biological drive” is to feel safe and protected by her male partner. The dominant male biological drive is, unsurprisingly, to be that hero and keep their partner safe and protected. But, as John notes, while our culture and society has changed greatly since our early days as humans, our biology has not changed. So now, females need to be primarily protected from their partner’s anger, not other, external sources of environmental danger. And how do you protect females from your own anger? How do you avoid those terrible fights that seem to spring out of the smallest issue and stop your relationship from becoming a war zone? SEX.  Here’s the deal: having a healthy sex life can either boost or trash your testosterone - it all depends on how you do it. Frequent sex is a good idea, as it is healthy and can boost testosterone. From a physiological perspective, having sex increases testosterone levels, which promote libido, strength, energy, aggression, and competitiveness. From a relationship perspective, it helps you feel bonded and connected to your partner, and also creates a positive feedback loop, because high sexual frequency creates higher desire. German scientists actually found that having sex or even just having an erection causes your circulating testosterone to rise significantly - and having one in the morning can goose your natural post-dawn testosterone surge. However, keep in mind that an excess of anything can have harmful effects. There is a big discussion about whether too frequent ejaculation is healthy in the long term, something John Gray also brought up during our conversation, as there is compelling authority that ejaculation control and discipline improves men’s health, vigor, longevity, and sexual vitality. A study done in Japan and published by the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health found that after 7 days of not ejaculating, men’s testosterone levels reached 145.7% of the baseline. The interesting thing is that they didn’t observe significant fluctuations from the baseline on days 2 through 5. The research also showed that the peak levels were at day 7. Also, after ejaculation, John Gray suggests males actually get up and leave their partners in order to take time for themselves and engage in problem-solving or challenging activities, which actually boost testosterone. BIOHACKS FOR INCREASING TESTOSTERONE Cold thermogenesis: Invest in a chest freezer or start by taking some cold showers. Make sure to keep your testes cool; wearing loose clothing helps. Dr. Oz suggests sleeping naked! Red light therapy: There’s tons of science (as well as years of use in beauty salons) that back up just how amazing red light therapy is for regenerating skin. It also increases cellular activity in the testicles. Be sure to get a 650nm red laser light, and that it doesn’t get the testes hot! You only need to do this for 10-20  minutes. Sun exposure: Recent research has found that Vitamin D increases androgen receptor activities in men (see my previous episode explaining this concept here), and male reproductive tissue also has Vitamin D receptors, so make sure to go outside to get some sun, even if it’s for 10 minutes! Ben Greenfield has also got some crazy, next-level things you can try: Electro muscle stimulation on your leg muscles: this helps up regulation of androgen receptors. PMF therapy (pulse electromagnetic therapy): At a low frequency, this counters the adverse effects from your cell phone and frequent WiFi use. Studies show sperm count is lower when your phone or laptop is near your genitals. If you have an iPhone, an Otterbox case really helps. PRP injections, stem cell injections, and GainsWave jackhammer treatment. Microdosing testosterone cream to testicles in the morning and evening: this mimics the diurnal variation in testosterone that occurs daily (compared to an unnatural surge in testosterone you’d get with an injection). MISTAKES TO AVOID Plastics: Don’t underestimate the power of plastic. Tests I had done revealed that I had traces of plastic in my blood, perhaps from cheap bottles that I left in the car that got super heated? EMF: Try using an ethernet in your office, and unplug your router and use an acoustimeter to measure EMF. Chronic cardio: It can destroy your testosterone, among other things. Stillness: Don’t let your balls get too warm, get up and walk around! Eating too often: Do your usual re-feeds, but don’t snack. HGH and testosterone spike after refeeds. Wait for 1-2 hours after a workout to boost adaptive hormones, but then eventually eat. Excess ejaculation: Ancient Taoist philosophy says that discipline in this area is the way to preserve the male essence. If you’re in your 30s, 3-4 times a week is ok, and if you’re in your 40s, it’s 2-3 times a week. In your 50’s, it’s 1-2 times a week, and just once a week if you’re over 60. Alcohol: 3 drinks a day, max. Alcohol affects the endocrine system, causing your testes to stop producing the male hormone. Smoke: smoking can reduce testosterone levels and, according to a recent study by the Boston University School of Medicine, decrease genital size. In the same way that smoking has been shown to damage the ability of the blood vessels in the lungs and heart to retain elasticity, the vessels of the penis may be equally affected. The blood vessels of the penis are much smaller than those of the heart, so constriction in this area may have relatively more severe consequences. Weight management: Obese men had a 60 percent higher chance of having a low volume of semen, according to Ghiyath Shayeb of the University of Aberdeen, who presented these research results at a meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. They also had a 40 percent higher chance of having some sperm abnormalities. And, if you need to measure testosterone, here are the best ways to do so: With a blood test. The con: It’s a snapshot in time (and hormone levels fluctuate throughout the day). Or, test cortisol with a salivary panel (cortisol antagonizes testosterone) or a Dutch hormone urine panel. Lastly, here are some herbal supplements recommended by Ben: Maca powder MiCacao 75% organic dark chocolate Eurycoma Longifolia Fenugreek Pycnogenol Tribulus Terrestris LINKS: Body By Science by John Little The Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn Dean The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams. Ben Greenfield says this is required reading for every man! Estrogeneration by Anthony Gay will teach you more about the dangerous effects of plastics on hormones. Vitamin K2 And The Calcium Paradox by Kate Rheaume-Bleau is an excellent resource for learning about why taking vitamin k2 in conjunction with vitamin d is necessary. Ejaculation frequency commentary  Jack Kruse circadian clock http://www.1vigor.com/article/increase-testosterone-naturally/index.html http://www.1vigor.com/article/ejaculation-frequency/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have the privilege of sitting down with a true game changer in the world of health and nutrition, Dr. Shawn Baker. Yes, this guy is breaking world records powered by meat. He shattered the masters 500-meter world record on the Concept 2 rowing machine, something gym-goers across the globe are familiar with. What’s more, Shawn claims that at age 53, his performances and recovery rate are superior to when he was in his 30s and 40s. During that time, he was an elite, drug-free power athlete, winning US and world championships in the Highland Games. Today, Shawn is one of the top-5 fastest rowers in the world of any age! How can an aging athlete perform at the highest level in sports requiring extreme power and explosiveness - stuff we are supposed to lose as we age? Shawn credits a switch over to a carnivore-style diet in 2016 with helping him alleviate an assortment of athletic aches and pains (he was an elite level rugby player in his youth, competing in New Zealand and all over the world with the US military) and prompt a spike in performance. Shawn had a long career as an orthopedic surgeon in the military before devoting his efforts to helping others heal through carnivore-style eating with his current operation called MeatRx.com. In this show, you will hear Shawn convey a simple and scientifically supported strategy of narrowing your food choices to alleviate an assortment of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Shawn keeps things simple by sitting down to a couple meals a day of mainly meat (~# 3 pounds worth) and perhaps some eggs and salmon as desired. If you are suffering from any kind of nagging health condition, or are a peak performer looking for a competitive edge, Shawn presents a very compelling case for at least trying out a carnivore-style eating pattern for 30 days and looking for improvements. Today, in the age of confusion and controversy in the diet scene, Shawn lets his athletic performances, his scientific and medical expertise, and his rapidly growing community of success stories speak for themselves. Enjoy the show! TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Baker is in the 50+ group and doing amazing athletic feats which he attributes to diet. [03:10] His dietary journey included paleo/primal, all sorts of diets, then to carnivore. [09:01] The idea of carnivore diet goes back many years. [12:35] The propaganda that is out there on carnivore can be confusing. [14:12] Shawn claims that many of his aches and pains have been alleviated. [16:25] What is going on, scientifically, when a person switches over to carnivore? [18:53] Get the junk out of your diet no matter what path you are on! [22:05] The scientific studies on diet vary and are difficult to draw conclusions from. [23:28] Does red meat really cause disease? What about sugar? [26:29] How can we define what is healthy? [29:46] Testosterone level is a marker for the aging processes. [35:30] A good longevity marker is to see if you can run one mile at age 50. [40:17] This concept of biological age is strongly validated. [43:34] As one ages, is it important to change training or recovery times? [45:21] Shawn has set a lot of world records. [51:20] The carnivore diet has many components are variables. [55:29] It is hard to tell if you are getting better if you feel good.  What do you compare with? [01:02:51] Try it for 30 days then add foods back to see you it affects you. [01:04:20] What is Shawn’s daily eating pattern? [01:07:42] The disease management industry is sick. [01:11:06] LINKS: Dr. Shawn Baker Mikhaila Peterson Dr. Zsofia Clemens and Dr. Csaba Toth Dr. Craig Marker podcast Professor Stuart Phillips Jack LaLane The Carnivore Diet. Dr. Paul Saladino MeatRX.com  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Last week we talked about optimizing testosterone through the right kind of exercise and specifying your diet to include superfoods (organ meats, pastured eggs, SMASH fish, and monounsaturated fats like avocado and coconut). But how do you factor in carbohydrates in a healthy way? How much should you eat a day, and when? My suggestion is: honor your natural appetite. If you are craving carbs, then just eat some carbs! Just be careful about what becomes a habit (see the lessons I learned from my Fatty Popcorn Boy saga). Also, Ben Greenfield recommends that you restock glycogen and optimize your hormones with nightly carb refeeds. Think of it as a “Best of both worlds” scenario - you bank lots of fasting hours and eat mostly keto meals, but then you can enjoy family time and liberal carb intake (100-150 grams, even up to 200 grams!), which ensures restocked glycogen and gets insulin to move adaptive hormones into receptor sites. In fact, these feast and famine cycles are gaining popularity, which is funny since Art DeVany said back in 2006, right out of the inception of the ancestral health movement, that, “We are most human when we don’t eat.” Interestingly, prolonged fasting drops testosterone and HGH (human growth hormone), but refeeds actually spike it higher. Now that we’ve covered testosterone boosting tips like exercise, sleep, and diet, it’s time to discuss supplements. If you’ve already done a little research on this subject, then you already know that there are tons of supplements out there that all pretty much claim to be magical testosterone boosters. But are any of them actually effective? That’s why I’m proud to stand behind my MOFO supplement. Made of desiccated and dried organ meats, this supplement is basically like a meal (or a snack) in pill form, because it’s made up of the most-nutrient dense organ meats. MOFO is so effective because we use the specific organs that have cofactors and molecular bio directors (a fancy way of saying the chemical agents contained naturally in animal organs are believed to heal the same target organs in your body). A traditional physician may balk at the idea, but in reality, people, like the Native Americans and Chinese, have used organ meats as a healing modality for centuries. Natural/Herbal Supplements to try: Magnesium and Zinc (but only if you are exercising and sweating heavily). Vitamin D: Most of us are deficient in magnesium and Vitamin D. Make sure you’re getting enough sun exposure! Boron  Creatine: One of the most proven supplements ever for muscle building and recovery, it’s also good for older athletes. Since you can’t absorb too much at one time, just mix a little in water - take 5g per day, but in two doses of 2.5g. Cacao powder: You can also eat cacao nibs, or add some cacao powder into your morning coffee. Or, try making a cup of creamy hot chocolate using my favorite cacao powder from Organifi. Maca root/maca powder Longjack Fenugreek Pycnogenol (pine bark) Tribulus Estrogenic Influences to avoid: Plastic bottles and food containers. Soy, corn, and flaxseed contain 100 times more estrogen than any other foods. All-natural skincare (sunscreen) and eco home cleaners. Parabens, phthalates, and PCBs: Found in shampoos and conditioners, these are easily absorbed into the body and unfavorably affect testosterone/estrogen ratios. I personally like to use Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning products for home and Dr. Bronner’s soap for personal care - classic, affordable, easy to find, and most importantly, a high quality, clean product that actually works and doesn’t disrupt your hormones. Yes, there are a lot of toxic products out there, but fortunately there are many companies that do care about your health, so you just have to do a little research to find which option works best for you. TIMESTAMPS: Remember that sleep, strength training, and diet are important for supporting testosterone. [03:10] Where do carbohydrates fit into the picture? [04:11] If you're trying to drop excess body fat, the most simple and direct way there is to minimize insulin production in the diet and upregulate fat burning accordingly. [08:11] Honor your natural appetite. [10:19] Are supplements good for you? MOFO supplements have natural organ meats in them that target specific organs.  [13:22] Magnesium and zinc are important and most of us are deficient in this. [16:44] Vitamin D is a huge cancer risk factor. You must have exposure to the sun. [18:35] Creatine is a bodybuilding supplement but not just for bodybuilders. [22:55] Brad talks about other supplements that can support your testosterone level. [24:37] Estrogenic influences are in our environment. The worst are the plastics that touch your drink. [27:46] LINKS: Dr. Cate Shanahan Ben Greenfield Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Peter Attia Dr. Tommy Wood Dr. Paul Saladino MOFO Weston A. Price Foundation Vitamin D Solution ORAC Organifi Maca Root Pine Bark Triobulus Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an immersion into the crazy world of EMF! Brian Hoyer is a geobiologist behind the company ShieldedHealing.com and he is going to walk us through the science of the voltage-gated calcium channels and how EMF’s promote stress hormones and free radical damage, and what you can do to protect yourself. Don’t worry if some of the terminology is over your head, Brian does a great job keeping the dialogue understandable and offering practical solutions at every turn. I learned a ton in this episode, and am inspired to take action on a top-10 list of immediate steps to take to make your home safer. You’ll get the list at the end of the show. Here’s a quick big picture view of the issue at hand: We are bombarded with unnatural electric and magnetic frequencies in high tech modern life (hence the term EMF) that mess with our cellular function. Specifically, EMF causes our calcium channels to open, causing calcium to flood the cell and generate free radicals. No bueno. This free radical production spikes the prominent stress hormone cortisol.  The EMF issue is drastically more destructive at night because this is when we exit sympathetic mode and (ideally) enter parasympathetic dominance to facilitate rest and repair during a good night’s sleep. Hence the discussion zeroes in on optimizing your bedroom environment. That’s right, you don’t have to get overwhelmed and further stressed about ditching your office job or your cell phone! You will be super-motivated to clean up your bedroom environment though.  Here’s the top-10 list of immediate things you can do to minimize the damaging effects of EMF:   Airplane Mode: Turn cell phone to airplane mode overnight. If you are an on-call physician like my sister Dr. Kate Kearns, go ahead and turn off Cellular Data in the Settings menu (iPhone) instead. WiFi Off: Turn router off at night: Don’t worry, the Internet will be there in the morning! Unplug: For all plugs near your bed, use a wireless remote control outlet so you can turn off a whole power strip at once. Ethernet: Use long ethernet cable for internet instead of WiFi when possible. Incandescent: Get incandescent bulbs of maximum wattage (150w) to avoid the harmful flickering of LED and fluorescent bulbs. Power bank: If you insist on recharging your phone at your bed, use a power bank instead of a plug.  Battery laptop: When working on laptop, try to operate off battery power instead of plug to minimize EMF. Molecular hydrogen boost: Put some H2 Elite tablets into water and drink like Alka-Seltzer. It does some immediate cellular cleanup. Supplements can really help with detox and free radical damage. Some of the leading suggestions are NAD for anti-inflammatory. Liver and bone marrow help with methylation. Transdermal magnesium oil is one of the most urgent supplement needs for all. Get outside: Getting the electrical energy from the sun and the earth is the healthy kind of electrical charge that helps optimize cellular function.  TIMESTAMPS: Brad and Bryan examine what is happening as technology advances with 5G. Is it a good advance? [03:06] What is the effect on the human body of these cell towers? [09:01] When your cells sense a voltage shift, it causes inflammation. [12:04] There is little dispute in this information. [14:37] This damage to your cells is more severe at nighttime than during your busy day. [18:22] There are eight hours at night that your body does healing therapy. You don’t need to be connected. [22:45] Often the electrical wiring in your home has not been done correctly. [24:32] You can create an ancestral sleep environment with curtains and paint. [29:39] REM is your brain resetting.  This can be disrupted when your sleep is disturbed. [32:48] How does one paint this shielding paint in the rooms they want? [34:44] You can start by unplugging. [36:31] Is there a way one can opt for lowering the pulsing electricity coming into the house? [44:44] The Smart Meter creates dirty electricity. [45:51] Is there a way to filter the dirty electricity that solar panels create? [50:05] People vary in their sensitivity to electricity. [52:14] What about grounding sheets? [54:47] A home assessment would be the best way to check to see if your home is healthy. [56:43] Aside from home inspection, there are things the individual can do. [59:26] We think we are saving the battery on the laptop by plugging it in. Should we unplug laptop? [01:03:02] A red light is incandescent which is much better for you. Get the highest voltage incandescent light bulb possible. [01:03:39] Hydrogenized water floods your bloodstream and helps protect you from exposure to EMF. [01:10:40] LINKS: Shielded Healing Dr. John Ott Building, Wiring, and Grounding Romex Ouraring Smart Meter Dirty Electricity Molecular hydrogen Elysium Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather)Here we go! Part two of this four-part series will continue to focus on what you can do to naturally increase testosterone, by utilizing these easily applicable methods to your diet and exercise routine. Strength training and sprinting are great ways to build up testosterone levels. The best form of strength training is anything that emphasizes lower body compound movements (meaning, something that requires a complete range of motion, rather than isolated movement, like doing leg extensions while sitting on a chair). Squats and deadlifts are great at activating androgen receptivity in the legs, which boosts testosterone optimization. Here’s a simple workout protocol you can try at home:   6 reps with a challenging weight, taking two minute rests between sets. A couple sets of deep squats every day doesn’t take a lot of time, but makes a huge difference. Finish with a “partial range of motion” that has some good receptor site activation. I randomly discovered that if I hold the deadlift hex bar a little below the top, and bend my elbows and knees and hold that for 20 seconds, that is not just good for muscle stimulation, but for stimulating androgen receptors as well. Forced reps are also recommended for when you are fatigued and just need an assist, as this has been shown to recruit muscle fibers and androgen receptors.   Let’s not forget about the importance of cardiovascular exercise! It’s key that you do cardio correctly, which means doing the majority of your cardio at or below your maximum aerobic heart rate. When it comes to exercise, regular sustained (at least an hour of) brisk aerobic exercise three times a week will help raise your testosterone levels. Daily is better. Cycling, Hiking, Walking, Swimming, and Running are all good aerobic exercises to increase testosterone levels. This aerobic exercise should be at a level to increase your heart rate. Why not try being a part of a sports team?! Let’s talk about recovery. Recovery is an essential component of weight training and long aerobic exercise. If you overtrain - meaning you don’t allow your body to recuperate adequately between training sessions - your circulating testosterone levels can plunge by as much as 40 percent, according to a study at the University of North Carolina. Interestingly, completing and facing challenges is definitely something to engage in if you want to boost testosterone. Competition raises the sense of mission, sharpens your focus, increases metabolism, gets juices flowing and with it, testosterone production. John Gray says males need to constantly regenerate and restore testosterone levels, since they are so easily depleted by high-stress, modern life, as well as dysfunctional relationship dynamics.  So how does John suggest you rebuild your testosterone levels? By going out into the world and “taking cave time.” This means tackling challenges and engaging in problem solving, since men are biologically wired to conquer their environment. You have to do something that honors your biology and the fundamental elements of what makes us human. “Do something that scares the shit out of you every day,” says Ancestral Supplements founder, Brian Johnson. Next up is diet, which is of course, extremely important for your hormones, as the food you eat determines whether or not your body will optimize insulin production. When you’re eating too many processed carbs, sugar, and grains, your body produces excess insulin, and that excess insulin removes testosterone from your bloodstream. So if you notice you’ve gained that all too common spare “tire” in your midsection, that’s a sign that your body is suppressing testosterone production. Visceral fat around the abdominal organs indicates there is not only excess estrogen in your body, but excess inflammatory hormones as well, which is why cutting junk out of your diet and lowering insulin is so important. You want to put the focus on superfoods: organ meats, pastured eggs, SMASH fish, shellfish with zinc, like oysters, monounsaturated fats (seeds & nut butters, avocado, and coconut). Some people don’t know how to prepare organ meats or just aren’t into the taste, but that’s ok, because there are great supplements out there, like my MOFO Supplement. I also have some great tips for preparing organ meats and making them palatable in my cookbooks, Keto Cooking For Cool Dudes and Carnivore Cooking For Cool Dudes. One of my staple recipes is a grass-fed liver burger and an omelet made with egg yolks and sardines - packed with nutrition, delicious, and easy to make. Even though I was already eating a super healthy diet, upping my organ meat game really made a huge difference in my energy levels, and it’s one of the best ways to increase nutrient density in your diet. And a quick note about protein: obviously, you want to ensure you’re getting enough of it, but here’s the thing: it’s actually quite difficult to become protein deficient (unless you’re following a very restrictive diet, like a plant-food only diet). But if you do become protein deficient, Chris Kresser notes that you’ll start experiencing intense cravings for high-protein foods. You’ll likely become emaciated, and your hair will fall out. This is when it’s time for a Liver Burger. That’s it for now! Stay tuned for part three and four, and if you’ve been trying out these tips for increasing testosterone, please drop an email or comment below to share your experience so far! Timestamps: The best form of strength training is anything that will emphasize compound movements that focus on the lower body. [02:41] What would be a simple workout protocol? [06:17] A partial motion rep is a good way to stimulate important androgen receptors. [08:47] Cardiovascular exercise should always be done at or below your maximum aerobic heart rate. [10:28] It’s very important to make sure you recover fully no matter what your exercise is. [14:02] The male needs to constantly regenerate and restore testosterone levels by competition. [17:01] Diet components are important for boosting testosterone. [19:44] Get rid of the fat around the belly. [21:27] Add organ meats, like liver to your diet. Also add SMASH fish. [22:18] Mono-unsaturated fats coming from nuts and seeds are important. [27:11] When you become protein deficient, it will tank your testosterone. [29:45] Links: Sarcopenia Ben Greenfield Maximum Aerobic Heart Rate Ralph Teller Brad’s podcast with Dr. John Gray Brad Kearns MOFO SMASH fish: sardines, mackerel, anchovy, salmon, and herring Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece Chris Kresser podcast with Rogan Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an amazing experience to catch up with Matt Maruca, a wondrous young expert in all things ancestral health. Matt has focused his efforts particularly on the wide-ranging harmful effects of blue light exposure and how you can mitigate it starting right now. Only 20 years old, Matt has been on a six-year obsession to reclaim his health, which started to decline in middle school with routine diet-related suffering such as digestive pain/gas/bloating, acne, and recurring migraine headaches. You will be inspired to learn how a member of the younger generation has leveraged the power of the digital age to overcome the hazards of the digital age amongst today’s youth and instead go deep into self-exploration, progressive health practices and even starting a thriving virtual business that he operates amidst his frequent global travels. I caught up with Matt at his most recent home base of Tulum, Mexico, tee’d him up and turned him loose. If you have young folks in your life that you can urge to listen to a podcast about health, choose this one. Matt puts some amazing pieces together starting with trying to cure himself after striking out with mainstream medical approaches; making some important intuitive observations about people with less technology and more natural health practices in Bosnia-Herzegovina (hint: the women have more attractive figures, especially breasts); and exhausting his attempts to optimize diet and then turning his attention to blue light exposure as the missing element of healthy mitochondrial function. Early in the show, Matt offers an important insight that really stuck with me: if something is wrong with your mitochondrial function, you won’t burn fat well, and you’ll default back to a carbohydrate dependency diet. Mitochondrial function is believed by many progressive experts to be the essence of health and longevity, or alternatively the origin of your demise. Hence, beyond diet we must investigate all ways to optimize mitochondrial function, especially becoming more closely aligned with our natural circadian rhythm. Simple takeaways from Matt’s message:   Follow your own passions and honor your own voice; the traditional path of industrialized education is not for everyone. Align with your circadian rhythm by getting direct sun in the morning, not too much artificial indoor light during the workday, strict protection from excess blue light in the evening, and honoring digestive circadian rhythm by not eating too much at night time.   Matt’s company is called RA Optics - named after the Egyptian god of sunlight, RA (pronounced “Rah”). Check out the stylish pairs of both daytime blue light blockers and evening blue light blockers, including prescription options! I just started using RAOptics evening blue blockers with my computer vision prescription and the experience is exquisite. Previously, I’ve tried to be devoted to using inexpensive orange or yellow tinted UV lenses after dark, but the cheap lenses cause a bit of distortion - tough to use with a computer! With my RA Optics prescription computer lenses, I have more compliance with my goal of using evening eyewear, and can enjoy a mellow computer use experience early in the evening and not disturb my melatonin production later. Visit RAOptics.com to learn more about his unique daytime and nighttime blue light blocking eyewear, and use the discount code “Brad” for 15% off your order! TIMESTAMPS: Matt shares his struggles as a very young person with health issues and talks about his early journey into using natural solutions to solve his health problems. [07:15] When he was doing the paleo diet, in just one week of trying to clear up his acne, he actually had a complete elimination of his gut issues, allergies, and headaches. [09:55] As a young man who was running 20 miles a week, he had to learn to slow down. [14:04] Looking for a cure of his acne, led him to his discoveries for his other physical ailments. [19:04] While fixing his diet, he learned about the artificial light exposure problem. [21:42] It is not easy to do this switching over, even when you try very hard. [25:28] Some people don’t even know what good health feels like. [27:13] Mitochondria are the cellular engines and play a more important part than we realize in your health. [28:29] Sleep disruption and artificial light are the main drivers behind sleep disruption. [35:18] When Matt was living in Bosnia and eating their cultural food, he realized he wasn’t having gas and bloating. [39:27] Women with healthy bodies are not only more attractive, they are in better able to have healthy pregnancies. [42:38] By Matt’s senior year of high school, he was able to have a start-up for optics. [46:53] So just by being exposed to artificial light after the sun goes down or not being exposed to sunlight in the morning, we're completely disrupting this against circadian rhythm. [50:52] The time of day that you eat your meals is affecting your circadian rhythm. [57:12] The RAoptic lenses are blocking the blue and green component. [01:00:38] Spending time under fluorescent lights and LED is stressful. [01:08:45] Light drives the function of our cellular engines. [01:14:49] LINKS: RAoptics.com Mark’s Daily Apple Epigenitics: the science that says your environment turns off and on certain genes. Rob Wolf Chris Kresser Dr.Jack Kruse Dr. Douglas Wallace Dr. Sanjay Panda Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Testosterone is the ultimate male hormone for peak performance (both physical and cognitive) as well as anti-aging. You might consider it a benchmark for how well you meeting your assorted diet, exercise, sleep and stress management objectives. In part one of this four-part series, I’ll cover the things you can easily do to help your body boost testosterone naturally and see quick results. That's right, you can go from low to bro' in a short time when you make some positive lifestyle changes. Check out this article, How I Doubled My Testosterone Naturally for more information on how I went from being in the clinically low percentile all the way up to the 95th percentile for my age group - simply through employing ten tips that I'll be covering in three consecutive Breather shows. Here are the first three from the list: HOW TO BOOST TESTOSTERONE NATURALLY #1) SLEEP The first thing you have to do is ensure you have a routine of regularly getting enough sleep. Lack of good sleep is probably the number one reason for compromised testosterone levels. Full sleep enables the body to repair and recover. The highest release of hormones into our bloodstream, including Testosterone, occurs while we sleep. (Read more here for 12 Tips to Good Sleep). Dr. Jack Kruse’s brilliant circadian clock article is a great resource for everyone and anyone. Did you know that the best time for sex is 9-10am? And when it comes to workouts, 2:30pm is ideal, since you experience a hormone boost from 12-3pm, as HGH and other adaptive hormones flood the bloodstream (hormone rejuvenation). Dr. Jack also emphasizes the importance of sleep, especially during that 12-3am period: “These are the anabolic times for sleep when we are rebuilding our proteins and recycling our cellular contents. They are three of the most important hours in all human biology. If you miss them, you can bet you have several neolithic diseases for sure. Why do you ask? If these three hours are not reached enough during our sleep cycle, autophagy is never optimized and cellular repair does not occur in our cells. This means we are using old broken down parts in our cells as the next day arrives at 6 AM and cortisol rises again to wake us up.”   #2) EXERCISE Chronic exercise is one way to surely cause burnout and mess with your body and your testosterone levels. Still, exercise is vital, so it’s all about maintaining a healthy balance and knowing when you’ve pushed it too far. Try incorporating the following tips into your workout routine:   Sprinting Sprinting is extremely beneficial as it up-regulates androgen receptors, which bind to testosterone, testosterone itself, and growth hormone. But keep in mind that longer does not equal better here - podcast guest Craig Marker's view on HIRT vs HIIT is that sprinting over 20 seconds causes oxidative damage and cellular damage, with long recovery for minimal extra return. So, there’s really no reason to, except to prepare for extreme competition, since a true sprint is just 20 seconds (or less!). Ben Greefield suggests a 6 second sprint if you really want to increase your testosterone, as a 6 second sprint will burn pure ATP in the muscle cell. Once you get to 8-30 seconds, you start burning lactate, then glucose at the 30 second-2 minute point. Beyond that, you’re burning a combination of glucose and fat. Long recovery time is crucial - you can even take as much as a 10-1 recovery rate, meaning a one minute rest between sprints. Since I started doing this, my sessions are so much better and I enjoy easier recovery, with longer rest and fewer reps. You can also try a Carol bike, rowing, or anything else short and explosive.   #3 CUT DOWN ON SCREEN TIME I’ve talked about the importance of cutting down screen exposure many times (see Tania Teschke’s Advice For Protecting Your Health in Today’s Polluted World). Get vigilant about EMF exposure, get your blue-light blocking glasses on, and watch out for your hand-held devices - do not charge them in your bedroom! - this is key. Especially at night - because this ties into my #1 tip, which is getting enough (and quality) SLEEP. Nothing will disrupt your sleep like even the smallest amount of light exposure, which suppresses your melatonin production and keeps you up all night, thus ruining your sleep, which in turn, affects your hormone balance. For additional references, check out Dr. Jack Kruse, my show with Ben Greenfield (which has tons of great content about boosting testosterone), as well as Ralph Teller’s book, Natural Health - Peak Performance - Longevity Lifestyle, and stay tuned for Part Two, Three, and Four! TIMESTAMPS: There are two important testosterone blood tests: serum testosterone which is the total, and also free testosterone which is the amount circulating in your bloodstream. [03:47] Chronic exercise is one of the ways you can trash your endocrine function. [05:30] If the female has an optimal level of testosterone, it also optimizes estrogen and other performance and health hormones, this can be a big win. [07:47] Presenting tips from various sources, Brad reminds us how important sleep is. [10:17] Wearing your blue light blocking eyewear while watching TV towards the bedtime hour is going to give you a good start in preparing for a good sleep. [11:53] The circadian rhythm plays an important part in our overall functioning. [15:07] The best time to have sex is around 9:00 to 10:00 AM. [17:09] If you exercise right, you get a fantastic boost of adaptive hormones. Sprinting is very valuable. [18:35] We are going for a testosterone boost here so learn to have a very long recovery time. [23:48] LINKS: Brad’s Podcast with Ben Greenfield Ben Greenfield Dr. Jack Cruz: Circadian Clock Lights Out, Sleep, Sugar and Survival Ralph Teller Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dude was a champion runner in his youth, then went down the tired road of decline to become an overweight, fatigued office worker with 45 pounds of excess weight. A portal opened by way of his exposure to the incredibly awesome sport of Speedgolf. After Dude’s first round, he was hooked! But he was also awakened to the idea that carrying around an extra 45 pounds was not helping his performance. Duly inspired, Dude dropped a quick 25 pounds with a traditional calorie restriction and regimented exercise approach. Then he stalled and started looking for a better way that would enable further progress. Dude did some careful research and planning and decided to adopt the Primal Endurance approach to his weight loss and endurance-related goals for Speedgolf. Boom! Dude dropped another 20 pounds in short order using Maximum Aerobic Function (180-age) training and a low-carb, Primal-style eating strategy. From his entry point as a dude trying to lose weight, Dude has gone off the deep end of health research and lifestyle practices. He talks about the dangers of blue light exposure and how to mitigate it. Did you know your computer screen is four times as bright as the midday sun? Blasting your eyeballs with this powerful artificial light source, especially after dark, can result in all manner of hormonal dysregulation. In particular, you will mess up your appetite and metabolic hormones such that you crave more sugar and store more fat. Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with Primal Health Coach Dude (or watch it on YouTube!) as we cover weight gain and long-term weight loss and the importance of protecting yourself from blue light exposure, as well as Dr. Robert Lustig’s book The Hacking of American Mind (which I covered in a previous episode) that apply to Dude’s own personal experience with healthy living. We ask ourselves: how much should we worry about things like EMF, without letting our awareness create more stress and negativity? Can fasting be the most effective way of recovering from grueling endurance performances? Dude may not be a household name pushing a hot new book or product, but hearing real people’s stories about living real life on the edge will be very inspiring and informative. He ends the show by delivering five quick tips to improve your health and daily energy levels - things that are simple, easy to apply, and do-able for anyone! TIMESTAMPS: The constraints of modern life have impacted our ability to take care of ourselves [7:20]. How Dr. Robert Lustig’s video Sugar: The Bitter Truth, changed Dude’s life [15:45]. Brad and Dude share effective parenting tips and talk about setting boundaries for kids growing up in the digital age [23:15]. The Biology of Belief and letting go of childhood programming to take control of your life [30:45]. Brad and Dude talk about applying The Four Agreements to daily life [38:30]. “Humans have a great propensity for fooling themselves”  [47:15]. Why 4am meditation sessions will rejuvenate your body better than sleep [48:30]. Why Dude thinks we were never meant to eat high quantities of vegetables [55:50]. How plant foods factor into our dietary history and Dude’s weight loss journey [1:00:15]. Studies show you don’t actually need glucose for your brain [1:11:10]. Dude lists his top 5, life-changing health habits [1:20:50].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather)In this breather show, I focus on the advice from experts that truly have changed my life, as well as my relationships. All of the advice is centered around what is most important to all of us: love and relationships, and living a happy, peaceful life aligned with our values. Highlighting the most integral messages and beliefs from visionaries like Dr. Wendy Walsh, Deepak Chopra, Dave Rossi, Dr. Robert Lustig, and more, this episode will show what you should be doing more of, as well as what you should be doing less of, to be truly happy in your life and relationships. I always come back to Deepak Chopra’s 4 Daily Intentions. These four intentions are simple but powerful. Every morning in meditation, he reminds himself that this is how he wants to live his life: Joyful Energetic Body: No toxic people, job, substances. He’s also become a plant-based and has little or no meat. Loving Compassionate Heart: People want Attention and Acceptance as they are. (Even Trump! See how he was able to speak to people’s hearts (crazy thought, right?) in his specific way, making them feel seen, sparking and emphasizing the collective insanity among his followers - how else would he have gotten elected? By giving a huge amount of people attention and acceptance as they were). Reflective Quiet, Alert Mind: This is how you access Intuition, Creativity, Vision, and Imagination, and are able to live life in a state of flow and have peak experiences. Lightness of Being: No resistance, no anticipation, and no regrets. Operate by the standing conclusion that there is no explanation for anything. And a little note about #3: Do not force positive thoughts. Dr. Chopra says that being exasperatingly positive is another form of stress. and can actually cause a turbulent mind. This was a big revelation for me — you can lose touch with your emotions, and fail to examine your present situation, weaknesses, and best possible future direction, all because you’re trying too hard to stay positive in a situation that is clearly causing some negative feelings or reactions in you. Instead, learn to listen to your intuition in those moments, because there is value in negative emotion, which is that it allows you to make adjustments based on what and how you are feeling. Without this contrast, how would you ever be able to consciously direct your life to go where you want to go? Two time Get Over Yourself guest Dave Rossi says that when you experience stress, fear, or pressure, redirect your thoughts to your values and your vision. Fake it till you make it, if necessary. Just do something about it! Since the subconscious mind is trained through repetition, winning behaviors no longer require a ton of discipline or commitment. And how about this great quote from Get Over Yourself guest, Seth Godin, who said, “The decline of our personal momentum might be the great untold story of our time. That electronic media, incoming, ‘breaking’, please reply, didn’t you see that, react right now, click here… this has a cost. And the cost is our internal drive to initiate, instead of to just react.” Let’s talk about the great work of writer Kris Gage, who writes for Medium.com, and wrote Good Love Is Boring, in which she argues that “boring is beautiful” and that good love is, “like honoring one another as our own people. Like a relaxed connection. Like respect, and lightheartedness, and calmness. Like eye to eye, and shared rapport. Like going on loving even when we’re at our most hurt, or most angry, or most anything. Like never playing the victim  —  or thinking in terms of how we hurt or what we don’t get. Good love is like mutual self esteem, and self-love, and self-care; like taking responsibility for own emotional wellbeing, owning what’s ours, and coming to each other with fairness. Good love is like an abundance mentality, and good love is like unconditional warmth.” Speaking of a healthy mentality, I talked about Dr. Robert Lustig’s mind-blowing book, The Hacking Of The American Mind, on a previous show, because it will make you completely rethink the way you think about your mind and how you operate on a basic, instinctual and biological level. When pursuing instant gratification, dopamine hits, and you flood the brain’s dopamine receptors. This suppresses serotonin pathways where you achieve happiness and contentment, and you are left with a high possibility of spiraling into addiction. Once you start to trigger dopamine pathways, you’ll find yourself needing more and more of the same in order to get that pleasurable hit. Powerful corporate interests are highly incentivized to hack our dopamine pathways, and do this through a variety of ways, although the following are the most popular: Sugar Digital technology/hyper-connectivity - especially social media Caffeine Marijuana and street drugs Antidepressant and painkiller Rx drugs Chronic/extreme exercise high Video games Porn addiction Another great person to consult on these matters is our past guest, Dr. Wendy Walsh, who has outlined the top 3 attributes that males and females look for in a mate….And if you’re thinking, hmm, I don’t know about some things on this list, well just remember that, as Dr. Wendy has emphasized, these are subconscious hard-wired genetic drives. Sure, you can put “sense of humor” on your dating profile as the #1 thing you’re looking for, but really, sense of humor is just proxy for #2 on the list, which is intelligence, right? If you’re funny, you’ve got to be smart, so those two things are really just two different ways of expressing the same desire. Dr. Wendy also points out how strong these hard-wired genetic drives are because even a female with ample resources of her own cannot escape her genetic drive to seek out resources and security. For Males Youth and beauty Loyalty Kindness For Females Resources Intelligence Kindness Next up is advice from Mark Manson, and I focus on his thoughts on the concept of ‘changing’ and how it’s an arbitrary definition. Here’s an excerpt from a recent email he sent titled, Stop Trying To Change Yourself:  “Here’s the problem with using the word ‘change:’ it gets your identity involved. And when you get your identity involved, you become really emotionally attached to imaginary things. You throw fits and beat yourself up and blame others and decide that you are, in fact, a worthless piece of shit who has no hope in this world. It’s one thing to say, ‘I want to start going to the gym every week.’ It’s another to say, ‘It’s time I finally change and become the type of person who goes to the gym each week.’ The first statement is simple. You want to go to the gym. So, you go (or not). The second statement implies that to go to the gym, you must completely reinvent yourself. And that raises the emotional stakes massively. If you succeed (spoiler: you won’t), you’ll gain this blissful feeling of being a ‘new person,’ which will last until the next time you feel crappy and want to ‘change’ again. If you fail, you’ll chastise yourself for your irredeemable sloth.” This falls in line perfectly with the title of this show - just get over yourself! We wrap up this show with a focus on mindfulness, citing writer Whitney Stewart’s article, 10 Steps to Mindful Conflict Resolution: “We appear to be devolving into our reactive emotions a lot these days: venting on social media, choosing to pay attention to media outlets that regurgitate our positions back to us, all of which further attaches us to our own views in a dangerous configuration that can fuel the flames of outrage, violence, and hate. Mindfulness, which has been shown to help mental, behavioral, and physical outcomes in both youth and adults, is a powerful tool that can help us respond to conflict in a non-reactive way. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), “Mindfulness is awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, non-judgmentally. With present-moment awareness, we learn to identify our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without defining ourselves by them. When we can patiently witness our own fears and hurts, we give ourselves the chance to release them, which in turn helps us develop understanding and compassion for others.” TIMESTAMPS: Tips from Dr. Deepak Chopra are these insights: Joyful energetic body; Loving compassionate heart; Reflective quiet alert mind; Lightness of being. [02:26] Dave Rossi says whenever you experience stress, fear, and pressure, redirect your thoughts back to your values and vision.  [04:49] Godin quote: the decline of our personal momentum might be the great untold story of our time.  [07:07] Take responsibility for your own emotional wellbeing. [08:30] When you eat sugar or use digital technology, the dopamine hits you and floods the brain’s receptors, spiraling into addiction. [09:29] What males look for in a partner and what females look for in a partner are mentioned by Dr. Wendy Walsh. [12:20] Stop trying to change yourself. If you fail the change, you’ll chastise yourself. [15:37] Praise the effort, not the outcome. [17:56] Mindfulness is awareness that arises from paying attention on purpose to the present moment non-judgmentally. [18:52]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and I go way back to our days on the professional triathlon circuit where Mark was the greatest triathlete on the planet and an absolute master of one of the most difficult and grueling sports imaginable. Mark had an evolved approach that was based on intuition, leading a balanced lifestyle, and competing with tremendous focus and intensity. He rocked two nicknames: the first, Zen Master, was for his thoughtful approach and injection of spirituality into the art of triathlon training and competition. His second nickname was Grip, short for “grip of death” which was what happened when you would take a bicycle training ride with him. You had to hold on to your handlebars for dear life because this guy routinely would open up the throttle and keep it open for as long as necessary to break the mightiest of men. Mark also knew how to disappear from the high-energy training scene in San Diego or Boulder when he detected his training and recovery energies to be even slightly out of balance. He was one of the earliest athletes to stress the importance of an intuitive and balanced approach rather than a straight-ahead macho approach that is more prevalent in sports involving suffering. Mark has a tremendous amount of raw athletic talent for swimming, biking, and running, but it was his thoughtful approach that set him apart from other big machines on the circuit. That said, it’s important not to sensationalize the zen mastery story too much, which seems to have happened frequently in endurance folklore. Mark did not use voodoo magic and incense meditation to win races. He won because he worked extremely hard, was smart in the way he trained, and pushed himself beyond the normal thresholds of pain that limit humans and into a higher dimension of intense suffering. Personally, I learned a lot from observing how Mark conducted himself as a professional, and how one could alternatively be an absolute beast of a competitor, but also a calm, centered, thoughtfully chill dude when he was off the racecourse. Yes, the complete package of Zen Master and Grip was virtually unbeatable. Mark won all over the world at all distances. He dominated the World Long Course Championships in Nice, France, winning in 10 of 10 visits and regaling the crowd at the awards ceremony by accepting in French. He raced much less than the typical pro on the circuit, but when he showed up, you knew it was going to be a tough race. Alas, Mark’s career was not without disappointment and raw failure. Despite being one of the very top guys since his first pro race in 1982, he was cursed again and again at the sport’s biggest race, the Hawaii Ironman. Six-time champ Dave Scott had his number; Dave had the uncanny ability to peak for Hawaii despite inconsistent results and numerous injuries at other times of those seasons when he won in Hawaii. In Hawaii, Mark’s first six tries involved lots of valiant efforts, podium finishes, big leads and breakdowns, but never victory. Pressure was mounting over his career accordingly, like a golfer anointed “best player never to win a major.” Mark even graced the cover of Kellog’s Ironman cereal but couldn’t close the deal. Alas, the stars aligned for Mark in 1989 where he narrowly beat Dave Scott in the legendary Ironwar—the greatest triathlon competition of all time where these two guys, at the peak of their careers, battled side by side for eight hours, destroyed the course record and beat third place by several miles—literally. Listen to the great show with both Mark Allen and Dave Scott as they reflect on the great battle of 1989 and offer never before told behind the scenes observations about what it’s like to deal with the pressures and expectations at the highest level of professional sports. Mark’s inaugural Hawaii victory launched him into beast mode and he won in his next five tries before retiring on top in 2005, becoming the oldest Hawaii Ironman winner at age 38 and beating his own record time. Today, Mark has a thriving multisport coaching business, hosts Fit Soul Fit Body retreats with spiritual leader Brant Secunda (based on the life lessons of the Huichol Indians), and likes to shred the local surf break near his home in Santa Cruz, CA. You will not find a more thoughtful athlete than Mark, and this show is sure to entertain and inspire. Mark has been on a ton of podcasts talking about his triathlon exploits (including my own Primal Endurance show a few years back), so this show is a little different. Actually it was a syndicated production destined for both the Get Over Yourself podcast as well as Mark’s clever new YouTube program called Shed Talks. Yep, I cruised down to Santa Cruz and went into his shed filled with nine surfboards, a bunch of old-time magazine covers and ironman souvenirs, and a makeshift studio with perfect lighting to record with Mark. You can watch us interview each other on Mark Allen Shed Talks, or enjoy the recording on this podcast. I tried to unplug a bit from the talking point template in order to really help you get to know one of the most amazing and evolved athletes in any sport, ever. TIMESTAMPS: It is important to have your own space where you can have good personal experience. [04:42] The training for speed golf is different from many other sports like triathlon. [06:49] Mark talks about how you need to keep your brain quiet in order to access your focus. [10:28] Participating in sport teaches valuable lessons that should make your life better.  More than just the competitive sport. [12:14] If you are doing something that is not your passion or calling, it’s going to be a big mistake. [15:42] How you do something is how you do everything. [17:43] Good sleep habits and disconnecting to tech are some of the things Brad focuses on in hopes of an amazing life and longevity in years ahead.  [19:52] Having a morning routine to get your day started is very important. [24:47] Mark talks about the incredible strength of the Huichol people and how he applies it.  [28:13] What have Brad and Mark learned from racing that helps in their current careers? [33:34] Brad explains why podcasting is such a good way to connect with people. [41:46] Brad is going to try to break another Guinness World record. [52:13] It is so easy to be a participant if you find your passion. [57:56]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Have you ever wondered just how much physical stress and emotions affect your body? Referencing back to a previous show with Dr. Ron Sinha, who has worked largely in the affluent Silicon Valley area, I talk about how psychological conditions can have a serious impact on your health, regardless of how “big” or “small” whatever problems you’re dealing with might seem. The point is: stress is stress, regardless of the source of that stress - the impact on your health is the same. Which brings me to the related concept of the hedonic treadmill. The hedonic treadmill (or hamster wheel) is a preset thermostat for your own intrinsic level of happiness.  So let’s say someone was wired to be generally unhappy from childhood. If that person wins the lottery and becomes instantly rich, there would be a momentary rush of happiness or a thrill, which over time would return back to your preset thermostat level of happiness.  Studies of lottery winners show that they don’t respond to ordinary situations or everyday events with an inflated level of bliss. The treadmill refers to how individuals are constantly spinning on a wheel where they seek outside pleasures, hoping that will somehow reset their thermostat to a higher level of happiness. “Maybe if I leave this job and join a start-up, run my own business, make more money, get a nicer car, or push my kids harder so I can live through their success, then I’ll be happier…” Angry, dissatisfied, unhappy, selfish people don’t all of a sudden become peaceful, happy, selfless individuals as a result of positive changes in their financial or personal situation. The converse is also true: If you are wired to be happy and more resilient, then sudden adverse changes in your health or your finances may temporarily move your happiness levels lower, but then you snap back closer to your pre-programmed levels. Again, in my neck of the woods, there is a tremendous focus on constantly driving towards external goals to hopefully reset the thermostat.  This rarely ever works. As a matter of fact, it just creates sequentially greater and greater expectations that result in temporary highs, but then you’re back to your preset level of dissatisfaction. “All these years of hard work and sacrifice, yet I still feel like this.” Sound familiar? I’m by no means encouraging you to demotivate yourself or your kids, but for every moment you set a high goal, take time to appreciate all the surrounding moments, achievements, and gifts you take for granted. If you are pushing yourself or your loved ones towards external goals and setting higher and higher expectations while consistently sacrificing nutrition, exercise, sleep, social connection, nature connection, and mindfulness, then you are chaining yourself to the hedonic treadmill and not making progress towards a more fulfilling life. I deliberately have learned to set really low expectations for most events and personal interactions in my life, and it really has made a huge difference for me.  If expectations are not met, no worries, and if they’re met or exceeded, then I feel joy and gratitude. Here are some tips that are seriously helpful when you find yourself faced with this issue: 1) Identify. Label rumination when it happens… “There I go ruminating again.” 2) Categorize. Be familiar with the common rumination movie themes you replay in your head like if-then, great expectations, and social comparisons. 3) Externalize. Grab some popcorn (a handful of nuts would be healthier!) and watch ruminating thoughts like a movie. 4) Detach and Distract. Rumination is sticky and it will pin you to your office chair, your couch or your bed, so you feel helpless and paralyzed.  You literally become a victim or prisoner of your own thoughts. Immediately detach yourself from your rumination environment and then positively distract yourself with exercise, reach out to a friend, read a book you enjoy, do something creative, get out into nature, etc.  Mondays are days I’m most susceptible to rumination and the simple act of working in a public place like a coffee house rather than in my solitary office makes a huge difference. 5) Be Present. Remember I said that ruminating about the past is linked to depression, while ruminations about the future are tied to anxiety.  The space in between is the present and mindfulness practices like meditation help bring you back to your center. 6) Pause and Reflect. Become the wise elder every now and then.  Ask yourself if you’re constantly running on the hedonic treadmill and forcing your family down a similar path.  Prioritize your mind and body and encourage those you love to do the same. Remember, you cannot reset your thermostat through incessant material pursuits and external goal achievements. 7) Get Help. For many, the rumination movies continue to dominate their lives despite using some of the above techniques.  There are past experiences and traumas that have become strongly embedded into our psyche and need to be addressed by a mental health professional.  Unfortunately, seeking help is often considered taboo to the very individuals and cultures that need it the most. However, it’s a necessary step if you want to be able to break free from the things that no longer serve you, and the truth is, we ourselves are often to blame for the cages we find ourselves locked in. Usually, we are the ones who got ourselves there - so, therefore, we are also fully capable of getting ourselves out of whatever restraints and constraints that we’re currently facing. TIMESTAMPS: FOMO is fear of keeping up, fear of missing out. These conditions impact our health. [02:53] Biochemical effects of the brain’s functioning show that all the cells of your body are affected by your thoughts.  [04:38] Studies of lottery winners show that they don’t respond to ordinary situations with an inflated level of bliss. [05:32] Individuals are constantly spinning on a wheel. [07:40] People are striving to reset their happiness thermostat. [11:39] Brad’s tips on overcoming the dangerous adverse consequences of FOMO are listed.  (1) is Identify. (2) categorize; (3) externalize; (4) detach and distract; (5) be present; (6) pause and reflect; [14:22] Set an example for your kids with a healthy mindset. [17:58] Social behaviors are contagious. [18:48]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back Dr. Paul for show #2! Our first discussion messed with my head forever, as the case Paul presents for a nose-to-tail carnivore diet is extremely compelling. Paul peppers his rapid-fire commentary with scientific terms that may escape you, but he does a beautiful job framing the discussion around two big picture insights that may change your life: #1: Plants are not necessary for human health and may be detrimental or extremely detrimental to many folks. The highly touted “antioxidant” and “super-nutrient” benefits are misrepresented and misinterpreted. #2: Animal foods have vastly superior nutrient density to plant foods, so emphasizing them in the diet delivers better performance, recovery, disease protection and satiety. Dr. Paul’s new book, The Carnivore Code, is a detailed look at all the scientific rationale and benefits of eating nose-to-tail animal foods. But he also offers some valuable first-hand knowledge by sharing the results he’s gotten from personal experiments he’s done - like his attempts to incorporate some plant food in the form of carbohydrates (kabocha squash, to be exact) into his diet. Dr. Paul was curious if adding some squash into his diet would help with his post-workout recovery, and how he would feel after a few days of eating a little bit of it. So, Dr. Paul added kabocha squash into his life, three separate times, for a few days at a time each time. And how did he feel after having it, even when it was just for a few days? Not any better - in fact, kind of worse: less focused, emotionally “jittery,” and hungry.  Yes, it turns out that adding carbs made Dr. Paul’s satiety go way down and he found himself way hungrier, much more often. So, back to the regimen of bone broth, bone marrow, and steak he went! And, unsurprisingly, he found that he felt amazing when he went back off of plants - he had improved mental clarity and focus, as well as tons of energy. And the hunger? Gone. Clearly, if you want proof of what works best for you, you’ve got to 1) examine how you feel and 2) pay attention to, and respect the science and history behind the human diet. Unfortunately, we seem to have an “epidemic of autoimmune disease” in the US, as Dr. Paul points out, and what is even at the root of all of it? Think about people you know - your friends, your co-workers, your family….we all know at least one person who’s been suffering from an autoimmune illness or a psychiatric disease for a long time, and if they’re not getting better, then it’s time to realize that it very well could be the plants - because of the toxins they contain. For a lot of people, plants are a huge trigger, and the main problem is that they don’t even realize it! And even if they do, the idea that plants are toxic and harmful to your health is extremely difficult to handle if you’ve spent your whole life believing that you’ve got to eat your greens to stay healthy. But, as Dr. Paul explains: “It is micronutrient density that determines our quality of life - and how do we get the most of that? In animal foods.” TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Saladino’s opinion is that we don’t need to eat fruits and vegetables. [03:11] After eating only meat, He actually felt worse when he reintroduced vegetables into his diet. [06:05] Paul eats about one gram of protein per pound of body weight. [08:20] The quality of the calories we use affect the way our body responds. [10:45] Losing weight is not about eating less food, it is about eating different food. [14:55] Food affects illness and disease in a huge way.  [18:55] There is much controversy between carnivore diets and plant-based foods.  What is wrong with veganism? [22:34] There is genetic variation in how well we tolerate plant toxins. [25:43]  If you are insulin resistant, you either need to go high carb/low fat, high fat/low carb, or mixed macronutrients with caloric deficit. [27:44] You can correlate the size of the brain with the amount of B12 in the body. [31:58] Fruit is a special case that we can consider with plant toxins.  [35:18] Vegetables like broccoli, kale, collard, cauliflowers when chewed, it’s kind of like super glue. [37:34] Paul debunks the Blue Zone. [46:55] Curcumin has been shown to affect many things negatively in the human body. [49:21] Plant foods are survival foods. [52:28] We can feed everyone beef in the US entirely by using grass feeding. [55:22]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning routines are all the rage these days, with lifestyle gurus claiming that you can crush all the objectives in your hectic day if you can just do some badass stuff after you wake up. Some of the hype has become ridiculous, and I recite the suggestions from a viral video by a prominent peak performance guru that numbers 15 things to do in the morning. Enough already, let’s get real. In this show, I offer some simple suggestions to make a morning routine a reality. Tips include: making a full commitment that you deeply believe will help you, including a fun factor so you get instant gratification as well as long term health benefits, and applying the skills of repetition and endurance to turn your routine into habit - no motivation or willpower necessary. Practically, I suggest you start your day with some form of movement, expose your eyes to direct sunlight and do something that helps you focus (like reviewing/creating your To-Do List). And by all means, do not forget the #1 rule: avoid reaching for technology first thing in the morning (like 84% of Americans do!). If you want to get super badass, consider a cold exposure session to develop focus, discipline, and resilience against all other forms of stress that lie ahead in your busy day. There are actually a lot of options here, and it’s up to you to figure out what works best for you - but the main object is sticking to it. Enforce healthy habits, stay on schedule, and commit to carrying out the tasks that you know will keep you in a focused, productive state.  TIMESTAMPS: Brad questions some others’ suggestions. Do we really need to make the bed in the morning? [02:57] Brad recommends his routine which is fun and energizing and not intimidating. [07:28] Number 1 is: make a commitment of five minutes. [08:38] Number 2 is: Make it fun and make sure you get some sun. [09:37] Apply the attributes of repetition and endurance instead of relying on motivation. [11:07] Get moving in the morning. [13:32]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon is the Founder and CEO of Bonafide Provisions, makers of the number one selling frozen bone broth in America. We will learn all about the amazing amino acids present in bone broth that support gut health, deliver a collagen boost for healthy skin and nails, and help rebuild broken down connective tissue. Sharon will detail how to make bone broth at home in the correct manner, how to discern what is quality and what is crap at the store, and how bone broth helped her child go from sickly and ADHD-diagnosed to a life of robust health. Prior to starting Bonafide Provisions, Sharon was a certified nutritionist specializing in a whole foods approach to health. She describes mechanisms in the digestive process whereby the presence of an agent on our tongue sets off an efficient chain-reaction of nutrient assimilation. She asserts that the best way to obtain the nutritional benefits of any agent (vitamin C, etc.) is through real food. In her practice, Sharon implemented the cutting-edge GAPS protocol to patients with great success, most notably with her own son. GAPS stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome and emphasizes the importance of the gut-brain connection in holistic healing. The gut and brain communicate via the enteric nervous system. Interestingly, in fetuses, the gut and brain originate from the same matter before they split off and progress into a fully formed brain and intestinal tract at birth. GAPS has been shown to be highly effective in addressing assorted mental health conditions that are typically addressed with medication, including depression, anxiety, ADHD and conditions associated with the autism spectrum. The rationale here acknowledges that dopamine and serotonin are largely produced in the intestinal tract, not the brain! What’s more, stress often manifests in the gut, such as the butterflies associated with nervousness. When you suffer from the common malady of leaky gut syndrome, it has a profound adverse impact on your mental health. This is the absolute cutting edge of medicine today, and Sharon weaves the story into the discussion around bone broth because bone broth helps heal leaky gut! Some key beneficial agents: Glycine: helps with protein digestion and fat absorption Glutamine: a potent amino acid that gut cells use to produce beneficial mucus for a strong gut lining. Bone broth battles leaky gut! Proline: An essential component of collagen to promote cell repair, healthy skin and joints. Bone broth is the best source of collagen — straight from the animal’s joints! Glycosaminoglycans: Often touted by Dr. Cate Shanahan, when you ingest these agents, they head to the areas of your body where they are needed most, where you have weakened or insufficient joints and connective tissue. Interesting historical tidbit: Bone broth was a staple of the human diet in recent generations, but the massive cultural shift to processed food that occurred around 1950 led us to disgracefully neglect bone broth. After life returned to normal after World War II, marketing forces pushed women out of the kitchen, enticing families with the convenience of TV dinners and later the explosion of fast food restaurants across America, as detailed in the iconic book, Fast Food Nation, written by Eric Schlosser. Dr. Cate Shanahan specifies the year 1950 as a cutoff for being reared with a decent diet prior, or a shit diet after that. Indeed, elderly folks today can harken back to their younger days when meals were home-cooked and prepared from scratch, and sweets, treats, and sodas were celebratory indulgences instead of dietary centerpieces they are today. How to make your own bone broth: Find joints or knuckles—the more joint material, the better! Chicken feet are particularly rich in collagen. Make sure you get organic/grass-fed/pasture-raised bones for the same reason we want naturally raised meat. Bone broth is keto friendly being high protein, moderate fat and low or no carb. If you add other ingredients such as veggies or sauces, you will alter the macros obviously Cook animal bones 18-48 hours on low heat. Sharon says the Instant Pot shortcut is not a great idea here, so use your Instant Pot low heat function or a Crock-Pot or best yet a giant saucepan. Ideally, you want a 10-to-1 ratio of water (make sure it’s filtered) to bones. Use a few tablespoons of a chelating agent like apple cider vinegar, which will help extract nutrients from the bone matter. If your broth is gelatinous when it’s cooled, you have succeeded! How to shop for quality products: Commercial “broth” products are devoid of the quality nutrients and basically a watered-down version of the actual bone broth. You should actually call this stuff “stock,” fodder for a liquid base of soup. Read labels! Bones should be on the ingredient list. You should see a prolonged cooking time specified on label or on website, and certified organic designation as well. This entails organic products all the way through the factory. Bone broth is stored in the fridge or freezer and will last a week in the fridge. As detailed in Dr. Cate Shanahan’s book, Deep Nutrition, bone broth is one of the ultimate ancestral foods, and it has been widely neglected (or watered down in the case of “broth-like” consumer products.) It’s time to get on the bone broth bandwagon and make it a centerpiece of your diet. Enjoy the show and learn more about Sharon at bonafideprovisions.com. TIMESTAMPS: Far from being a fad, bone broth has evolved over time [5:50]. How to figure out the proper amount of bones to use [10:40]. The benefits of using sun-dried sea salt [11:50]. Why homemade food went out of fashion [15:30]. What ingredients to look for when you buy bone broth from the store [21:05]. The true meaning of “certified organic” and the ideal cooking time [27:00]. How Sharon counteracts the issues that plague recovering vegans/vegetarians [32:40]. The reason why food is so effective as a healing modality for the body  [40:55]. Processed food items with “gluten-free” or “grain-free” labels are still junk food [45:20]. The effects of having gut dysbiosis and the gut-brain connection [50:05]. Using a Crockpot to make broth is not terrible, but it isn’t ideal [57:00]. The bones that make the best broth [59:19].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Lots of great stuff to cover today as I continue to go through all of the great questions you’ve submitted so far. We start with a question from a listener who challenges me to name the many things that I find more important to endurance success than the particulars of workouts and scheduling, so I spout 7 things quickly in response. I then share from recent success stories, including improved sleep from honoring digestive circadian rhythm and improving inflammatory conditions with dietary restriction. And what kind of dietary restriction do I mean, exactly? Well...of course, it all depends on the individual. For some people, that means eliminating certain foods that trigger inflammation. But for others, it just means working on timing and adjusting the way you schedule your meals, but not changing anything about the food itself - just switching to eating earlier dinners, for example. I also stress the importance of cultivating your intuition (in all areas of life, duh) when it comes to fitness and diet. Knowing how to employ your intuition will always serve you well because it allows you to go with the natural flow of things. So instead of forcing strict, regimented workouts set at specific times on yourself, try to balance honoring your commitments with an understanding and respect for your body’s natural needs, which are for rest and relaxation, balanced with a healthy exercise regimen. I then explain how to reconcile the seemingly disparate training approaches of aerobic-based versus explosive efforts found in a Crossfit Endurance workout (listen to my show with Brian MacKenzie for more details). I also talk about how consuming lectins may be triggering inflammation that worsens skin-conditions, like vitiligo, and how the elimination of night-shades can help with this problem. As I get down to the last few questions, I realize how many of them have had a similar theme, which is balance. How do you balance intuition with a set schedule? How can you begin to manage stress and rest most effectively? And how do you reconcile two diametrically opposed perspectives, like Primal Endurance vs CrossFit endurance? How do we move forward when there are things in our life that seem to contradict each other, or when we don’t quite know how to proceed? We get over ourselves and our negative internal chatter, and remember the importance of having a healthy perspective! Take advantage of support from your community, from your family to your friends, to your colleagues to your neighbors, because that’s what makes all the difference in the world in terms of your performance and your mindset. Just don’t get caught in the trap of stressing about not doing enough. We’re all doing the best we can (and if you’re not, simply recognize it, and make adjustments!) so, remember the importance of continuously committing to BALANCE. There is a time for action, just as there is a time for prioritizing resting and recovery. Do yourself a favor, and let yourself fully experience the benefits of both. Thanks for the thought-provoking questions! Keep ‘em coming by emailing getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. TIMESTAMPS: David is asking about workout scheduling. What is the order of importance?  [03:57] It interferes with our circadian rhythms to have this constant technology available. [05:30] Stress/rest management is so important for a balanced life, especially for an athlete. [07:13] Have a healthy perspective on setting goals. [08:22] Having a supportive family, community environment, or training partners makes your training more doable. [09:50] Cultivate intuition over a regimented schedule. [11:17j Think about the “breakthrough workout.” It should be the centerpiece of your training. [12:10] Morning flexibility routine keeps Brad in a stronger position to do other things the rest of the day. [13:04] Clean up your diet. [14:42] Ward is telling about what he discovered that, despite going keto, carnivore, changing sleep hygiene, he was still having disturbed sleep. The timing of eating was the secret. [16:46] Felix is asking about the skin disease of vitiligo which is believed to be caused by an intolerance to lectins. Eliminating nightshade vegetables from the diet can help with many conditions. [21:15] The next question is how does a middle-aged novice trainee reconcile two diametrically opposed viewpoints like Primal Endurance vs CrossFit endurance? [24:51] The two viewpoints go hand in hand, but the emphasis needs to be rest and recovery. [29:50] Holger in Germany mentions how many studies there are on diet that will support anything.  It’s confusing. You have to see what works for you. [31:57] Brian shares how he is living with ulcerative colitis but living the Keto lifestyle has kept him off meds for 8 months. [34:38]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) This show is inspired by a great article by Andrew Merle titled, “What Is Success Anyway?”. The author offers 7 insights that I cover with my added colorful commentary. Hopefully this show will get you thinking: Can money buy happiness? (research says only to a certain, seemingly low, point), and what is success anyway? According to Merle, success feels something like this: doing work that you love and living a long, happy, and healthy life. And yeah, that money can’t buy you happiness stuff is totally true - the fact is, once you’ve been able to cover all your basic needs (food, shelter, etc), money can’t produce the same kind of feeling of happiness in you - you plateau, basically. This is because consumerism locks you in a never-ending cycle of wanting more, more, and more...and you’re never satisfied. Small choices, like opting to make coffee at home instead of going out to your local Starbucks, will seriously add up in savings over time. Not only that, but look at what it’s doing to our planet! Simply appreciate what you already have, instead of constantly trying to collect more stuff. Remember - it’s just stuff. We live in a world where the new model of something is always just around the corner. There are always updates and upgrades, always something to buy - and there’s always a company out there trying to get you to spend your money. No wonder these things cannot give you sustainable happiness - the only joy they bring is fleeting. Real happiness comes from the substantive things in life - like making connections, engaging in or building community, service for others, living with passion and purpose... This is precisely why overworking yourself and overpacking your schedule absolutely destroys productivity and messes with your personal happiness. Research actually shows that once you’ve exceeded 50 hours of work per week, your productivity is seriously challenged. Push it to 55 hours, and your productivity basically drops off a cliff. Why? Because there’s no balance when you’re working without socialization. Social relationships are the #1 driver of happiness, so we have to work on creating, and maintaining that work-life balance. Otherwise, you’ll find your work suffers - when you’re overworked, your energy is low, your concentration is sluggish, your abilities are decreased. Who wants to work in a state where you’re barely functioning? No one can produce good work under those conditions, but unfortunately, it’s very common in our consumerist and capitalist-driven culture. No wonder the countries that rate the highest on the “happiest people” scale have an average workweek of 37 hours! And check this out: Europeans tend to vacation way more than Americans, who average only 11 days of vacation time a year. Compare that to studies that have shown 6 weeks of vacation time a year is optimal for happiness...clearly, we’ve got some catching up to do. One radical takeaway from this piece was the statement that happiness causes success, not the other way around. First, you gotta get happy, because 1) duh, it feels good and 2) because that’s what leads to success. Yes, we’ve had the formula backwards for years, and now we know: success does not bring happiness. Success follows happiness. That’s why we have to be super mindful about balance - because no one wants to have any regrets on their deathbed about how they balanced (or didn’t!) their personal life with their career. So why not start incorporating 5 habits into your day that Merle claims will boost your happiness? These habits will effortlessly get you into a positive and happy mindset, which is the key to happiness and success because having a negative and discouraged attitude will only get in the way of you manifesting your dreams. Start doing these 5 things daily, for 21 days, and see how your life changes: Write down 3 things you are grateful for.  Journal about a recent positive experience for 2 minutes every single day. Engage in (not strenuous) cardio, like brisk walking or jogging. Meditate, even if it’s just for a few minutes each day. Start your day by emailing/writing a 2-minute note of gratitude/thanks to a friend or colleague, or compliment someone you admire. The most important lesson I garnered from Merle’s writing was this: your true nature and highest calling is to promote happiness. When you think about life from that perspective, things seem simpler and easier. Is it really that simple? Nothing ever is, but the bottom line is: everyone wants to live a happy and healthy life. If your true nature and highest calling is to promote happiness, then how fun is that? Enjoy this show, and don’t forget: stay positive, remember to widen your perspective on any situation (meaning, just get over yourself), and promote happiness among your friends, family, even the people you pass on the street. A little kindness truly goes a long way, whether it’s to yourself or to others, it does matter. Every action has an impact, so why not slow down, and stop and smell the roses? TIMESTAMPS: What does success really mean? [03:00] Can money buy happiness? [04:05] It depends on the person. If you are in a position of doing for others rather than just gathering material goods, you would probably feel quite satisfied.  [07:08] Even people with lots of money experience FOMO (fear of missing out). [09:55] How much money would you have today, had you begun saving $5 per day at age 20? [ 12:42] Working long hours does not equal productivity or happiness. [15:17] Vacation time is critical. [17:49] Social relationships are the best predictor of overall health and happiness. [20:09] Happiness causes success.  Not the other way around. [25:39] Make sure you are not looking back in regret at the end of your life. [27:42] Slow down and savor life. [30:48} Have the courage to be true to yourself no matter what other people want you to be. [33:30]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I catch up with my old-time triathlon compatriot Andrew MacNaughton, who retired from the pro circuit a year before I did, which made him that much smarter back in 1993-1994. This show is a wild ride covering a huge array of health, diet, and peak performance topics. Most of the insights have application to all health enthusiasts, but we get a little technical here and there talking about sophisticated training matters, such as Heart Rate Variability (don’t worry, my BradBeat HRV App at the ios store is simple and user-friendly, as is this GOY Podcast episode about HRV.) Andrew kicks us off with the sensible but minimally respected premise that “Health and Fitness don’t really intersect much” and off we go. Andrew talks about his precise experimentations with different kinds of diets, and how your eating patterns might line up with your body type. We discuss the dangers of holding on tightly to rigid beliefs and the benefits of thinking critically and remaining open-minded. This is especially relevant when reflecting on “scientific studies” being the end-all. As we’ve seen so many times, a study can be devised to achieve just about any conclusion, especially when there are special interests involved! We talk about the pleasures of racing shorter distances where you can go faster and feel like an athlete instead of just “endure.” At the end of the show, we get a little revv’d up with some emphatic admonitions to make healthy choices, reject the horrible cultural influences toward laziness and indiscriminate dietary standards. Andrew proposes that making “sacrifices” such as getting up for an early workout, or cutting pizza and beer out of your diet, don’t really need to be seen as sacrifices, and are best viewed as choices. Conversely, when you fail to achieve the bare minimum respectable standard for food choices or exercise output, you are making the ultimate sacrifice of your health, because you are most certainly headed on a journey of pain, suffering, and accelerated demise. This show will get you thinking and hopefully get you focused to make some changes in your basic diet and exercise habits for healthy living. TIMESTAMPS: Health and Fitness don’t intersect very well. [04:38] In general, health is diet and sleep, while fitness is fitness. You can choose one or the other. [09:26] Age is not really a factor when you are in your 20s but as you age…… Andrew felt he didn’t rest enough. [13:20] There shouldn’t be a need to urinate in the middle of the night. [18:28] Diet success is dependent on body type. [20:21] Some vegetarians are carboholics and could probably make healthier choices. [26:55] In trying new diets, it often seems they are good for a while, and then they are not as great as you thought. [28:52] There are seasonal variations. [30:04] We have to continue to be on this quest.  The information is constantly changing. [34:45] How does the training differ in preparing for a race for six weeks or 24 months? [38:01] Going fast is more fun and harder than going long and slow all day. [41:20] The 60-year-old body just cannot do what the 20-year-old body can. [45:16] If you can hit this very low baseline of two and a half hours a week of very moderately paced cardiovascular exercise, you have an A+ in cardiovascular health. [49:23] Jump up and down 20 times a day and you preserve your bone density and decrease your risk of breakdown. [53:45] Andrew’s daily routine is effortless.  He changed from “have to” to “want to”.  He does nothing that isn’t fun. [57:50] Dehydration gives you a bad attitude. When it’s hot and humid, you have to go a little bit slower. [01:01:35] What are you sacrificing by not being as healthy? What foods that you believe are too great of a sacrifice to give up? [01:07:10]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) This show will help you understand the importance of perseverance (aka grit) and illuminate how easily youth are getting off track today due to the addictive nature of dopamine triggers (reference my breather show about Dr. Lustig’s new book, The Hacking Of The American Mind, for details). Some great parenting and personal reflections come through in this episode, one being just how important it is to let your kid get angry, frustrated and so forth, but never discouraged. I share the story of a life-changing conversation I had with my son when he was in 7th grade and feeling completely burnt out from basketball. After he abruptly quit the team, he felt terrible and just totally down on himself. Even though I didn’t have all the parenting tips I have now, then, I knew that it was crucial that I communicate one lesson to him: do not be discouraged. We have to let our kids feel out all their feelings, but we cannot let them spiral into a web of self-doubt, which is easy when you’re feeling emotional. But that’s what you’re there for - to help them see what works and what doesn’t, and to show them where to draw the line with certain behaviors. Since dopamine overdose downregulates serotonin, constant praise actually creates a terrible cycle for your children. According to studies, people who are on the receiving end of way too much praise are the types who “quit when the going gets tough.” This is a problem because it causes one to miss out on the intermittent reinforcement that comes with failure - that is what teaches the brain that frustrating spells can be worked through. But children who are complimented too much don’t develop persistence - no wonder, since they’re told how fabulous they are all the time, they have nothing to work towards! In fact, in college-aged kids, esteem-building praise has been linked with a noticeable drop in their grades! So watch what you say to your kids, and when you do praise them, make a point to praise the effort, not the result. Consider cooling off a bit and placing less importance on your kid’s everyday doings and struggles. Perhaps tone down efforts to boost your kid’s self esteem and let it happen naturally. Maybe do the same for yourself, getting over yourself and being mindful to deliver maximum effort and be a good person. Land the helicopter, praise the effort, don’t comment on everything, and place the emphasis on being a good person and other important character attributes. Yes, it’s a bit different from old-school ideas about effective parenting, but guess what? That’s why it works! This episode will alter your communication with your children for the better, open your mind to alternative methods of parenting, and change the way you look at praise. Maybe your kids are all grown up now, but remember that it is never too late to change your methods. Or maybe you’re not a parent yet, but these lessons are still applicable to your own feelings about yourself and your childhood. Ask yourself, what generation of parenting was I raised in? Research what kind of parenting was thought to be “superior” back then, and try to identify how that has affected you. Maybe there are some things so deeply programmed in your psyche from your childhood that you don’t even know how far those roots reach. You might also find my show with Anat Peri, who hosts personal transformation retreats, very helpful, as she focuses on healing patients by going as deep as possible into their flawed childhood programming. Just remember: no one is perfect, and no one is a perfect parent or child. But we can all work on the ways we approach failure and success, and a huge part of that is simply getting over yourself. TIMESTAMPS: You must never get discouraged and get down on yourself.  [03:54] It’s okay to quit. [06:31] Research suggests overpraised kids’ primary concern becomes their image.  [07:21] We become dopamine addicts and can learn to respond to failure with grit. [08:59] Young people, especially males, become addicted to porn and video games. [13:54] Parents do not need to make the kid’s life their life! Parents can be supportive and caring without giving up their own lives. [15:27] The wise parent can learn to redirect, not fix, the child after a disappointment. [18:01] High self-esteem is not necessarily the winning ticket that we think it is. [20:11] Athletes who are doing well struggle with getting over yourself concept. [24:37] Offering praise has become a sort of panacea for the anxieties of modern parenting. [28:34] We want the kids to call the shots. {30:23] The most important thing in life is to be a good person. [33:23]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keto is Krazy, man! Everywhere you look there's a new book, video or Internet article about the amazing ketogenic diet and the magical results you get if you just ditch carbs! Can keto live up to the hype? Well, yes it can, but you have to do it the right way, otherwise, you’ll just be in for a stress hormone binge followed by a crash and burn. Regardless of your level of awareness about keto, this show is a great resource. I start from the beginning and describe why keto is so beneficial to health and longevity, including disease protection, improved cognitive function, , reduced inflammation and oxidative stress (these represent the essence of disease and accelerated aging), and the rapid and efficient removal of excess body fat. Next, I walk you through the comprehensive, multi-stage process as detailed in our New York Times bestseller, The Keto Reset Diet and Keto Reset Mastery Course. First, a 21-Day Metabolism Reset where you escape carbohydrate dependency and progress toward fat- and keto-adaptation. The Keto Reset approach is lauded because it encompasses other lifestyle factors such as movement and physical fitness, sleep, and stress management. If you are exercising in chronic patterns, deficient in sleep, or living a hectic, hyperconnected lifestyle, these behaviors will push you back into sugar burning mode. After the 21-Day Reset, I describe the fine-tuning period where you track your ability to fast and feel comfortable. If you can eat your last meal at 8 pm and last until 12 noon without calories, maintaining peak cognitive function, mood, and energy levels, you are ready to try keto. The next step is a focused, six-week period of nutritional ketosis. When you complete the Keto Reset journey as described, you avail a lifetime of benefits from becoming metabolically flexible - being able to burn a variety of energy sources, especially ketones made in the liver and stored body fat. It sounds great, but we need to sort through the hype and misinformation about certain keto strategies and macronutrient ratios, and how to avoid common pitfalls and backslides. For example, the trend toward heavy and deliberate fat consumption in the name of keto misses the essential point that keto is a genetically programmed survival mechanism designed to fuel the ravenous brain when you are starving or extremely restricted in dietary carbohydrates. Keto is a way to avail the long scientifically validated benefits of fasting without having to starve yourself, and the best benefits of keto come from fasting and caloric efficiency – not fat bombs. I detail how to optimize your sodium and electrolyte intake, which can leave you feeling generally crappy and blaming it on macros instead of micros (micronutrients.) I also talk about the importance of toning down your overall exercise energy output when you start keto to prevent muscles and brain from getting into a tug-of-war for the same precious energy source of ketones when they are suddenly without their lifelong primary fuel source of glucose (from dietary carbs.) This show is deeply informative and illuminating, but always in plain talk so you can grasp the concepts with needing heavy prior knowledge. If you are thinking about keto, this show will give you the essential tools to succeed without the nonsense of the keto flu that some people describe as inevitable. It’s totally not true, and if you are struggling and suffering in your path to keto, you need to change things up, perhaps take a few steps backward and get healthy and metabolically efficient before worrying about aggressive macro guidelines. When you finish listening to this show, you will breathe a sigh of relief, realizing that keto is not complicated, not brutal, and incredible health and metabolic benefits are within your reach. TIMESTAMPS: Ditching carb dependency is the starting point. [03:58] Ketones are a much cleaner burning fuel source than glucose. [07:23] Brad uses the analogy of a campfire to show what happens at the cellular level when you’re eating junk food. [10:38] It is our default human factory setting that we are fat-burning beasts. [13:06] There is a step-by-step approach to follow to do this right. [14:01] One of the worst things in our modern American diet is high polyunsaturated vegetable oil. [16:14] What about rice and lentils? [18:23] You have to get the insulin production down. [20:36] You have to make this transition gradually and understand what you are doing. [23:46] We advocate for a comprehensive lifestyle approach because other elements of life are relevant to your ability to transition. [25:47] When thinking about exercise, realize that the miles on the road or trips to the gym, though important, first think about just moving every day. [27:20] Don’t overdo it when you workout. Workouts do not need to be more than 30 minutes. [29:20] Strength training needs to be brief, intense, and explosive. [35:59] Integrate sprinting into your game. [36:59] If you have a deficiency in optimal sleep, it throws off your appetite hormones. [38:57] The number one emergency thing to do is minimize artificial light and digital stimulation after dark. [41:17] Stress management includes many healthy practices that you can train yourself to do.  [43:32] Before you get started on this Keto thing, you want to see how well you’re doing without the input of a regular meal. [45:09] You want to limit your gross carb intake to 50 grams per day. [47:43] Just eat the fat you need to feel satisfied and don’t go over-consuming fat in the name of Keto. [52:57] Make it simple and functional at the onset. [54:58] If you are experiencing the Keto flu, just take a step backward and spend more time in 21-day reset mode. [56:59] You’ll feel like crap if you don’t get your sodium balance right. [01:00:44] What you are doing is you’re reclaiming your genetic ability and your genetic preference to burn fat as your primary energy source. 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The Get Over Yourself podcast is branching out into the topic of parenting tips, whoopee! In 2007, I read a landmark article in New York magazine called, "The Inverse Power of Praise—How Not To Talk To Your Kids." It forever changed my perspective about parenting and I referenced the insights on a daily basis for years after. You might be surprised to learn that you actually have less of an influence on your kid’s success than you think, considering there are so many other influences, like their peers, along with their own innate qualities, that factor in much more than you do!  Some of these suggestions will be shocking and deeply thought-provoking. Your mind may be blown to realize that lavishing effusive praise might do your kid more harm than good; that innocent comments like, “You’re a great athlete,” or, “You’re so smart,” can make your kid become averse to challenge and progress. It sounds crazy, but when you try too hard to set your child up for success, you’re kind of doing the opposite, and instead setting them up for failure. Of course, we all want our kids to know that we see their best qualities, but acknowledging those things too much and focusing only on what it is that is “remarkable” about them will never do them any favors. Instead of praising the end result, praise the effort that went into the process - your child will respond and react to that kind of positive reinforcement in a way that’s much more productive for their growth. This episode will give you some great tools and tips to improve your parenting skills and emphasize the research-proven effective strategies like praising effort that leads to improvement over end results. Also, check out my previous show with New York Times bestselling author Ashley Merryman for related details.  TIMESTAMPS: You have less influence on your kid’s success than you realize. [03:00] Sometimes we don’t realize the damage our good intentions cause. [04:44] Should every kid get a trophy? [08:30] The kids often attach their self-esteem to a compliment you’ve given. [09:33] Kids are smart.  They learn early on what attributes they have. [12:18] Allow your kids to fail and encourage them to keep trying. [15:53] When so say, “I’m proud of you” to your kid, you are taking the accomplishment away from him or her and turning it on to yourself. [16:37] Make your praise specific and sincere because general praise often has the opposite of the intended effect. [18:30] Sometimes it’s best to be silent until the kid wants to talk. [23:00] Comparing one kid to another is probably the worst thing you can do. [26:15] Overpraised elementary school kids who equate success with innate ability instead of effort, struggle. [28:31] Experiencing failure is a good learning experience because it builds resilience. [34:41]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of my conversation with Tawnee, we start off with a discussion about cold therapy and heat therapy. As many of you know, cold plunges have been an integral part of my daily routine for some time now, so I share a few choice tips, as well as some of the many benefits that I’ve been getting out of my daily practice. People have been doing this in Finland for many, many years, so clearly there’s something to it, but how do you do it exactly? Is there a right way and a wrong way? Is cryotherapy worth all the hype? Is it really an instant cure for anxiety? The answers to those questions are no, and yes, and soon, you’ll get way more information about the subject as I’m actually currently working on a book all about this ancient healing modality - there is still so much to learn about the benefits of cold therapy, as well as the best methods to use for maximum effectiveness. This segues into a discussion about heat therapy, and I tell Tawnee about the home sauna I’ve recently invested in, which I have been using frequently and really enjoying lately - so simple, and the perfect companion to a cold plunge. Speaking of cold water, Tawnee entertains us with some great stories about life on the road aka VAN LIFE! Can you imagine taking a cold shower when you’re in a van while it’s 40 degrees outside? Yikes! But as Tawnee explains, the main thing that got her through the icy shower was knowing that, since cold water is a hormetic stressor, the cold shower was actually good for her. You know what else is good for you? Not being tied down to having to eat regular meals as your main source of energy. We also talk about how I was actually advised by my doctor to “eat more healthy food” and why I advocate for being extremely strict, dedicated, and committed to the purity and quality of your diet, instead of just trying to discipline yourself through the use of “moderation.” I see “moderation” as a pretty ineffective method when you think about the fact that we are the fattest nation by far. As William Davis explains in his book Wheat Belly, the gliadin protein in gluten actually stimulates your appetite and causes you to eat more...and he’s not talking about eating a tiny snack here and there, he’s talking 300 calories per day more! My thoughts on moderation are, when these things like sugar and gluten are so powerfully addictive, how can you even really indulge in them moderately? It’s such a slippery slope... There’s a reason why Dr. Robert Lustig says a little bit of sugar leads to a lot of sugar, because after the inevitable blood sugar crash, you find that you’re instantly craving more. So, my view on moderation is, when it’s so tough to be moderate with these things anyways, why try and struggle so much, just to satisfy that craving to have “only a little bit?” I also think if you don’t place the highest priority onto your health and your diet, that in itself is a habit that is seriously worth trying to turn around ASAP. Some things might seem extreme, like automatically reading the labels on everything you buy. But since you can never really be sure that someone else’s health standards are up to par with yours, you’ve got to cultivate healthy habits, such as reading labels automatically, and make sure it sets in, so it no longer feels like this thing you’re doing that might be too extreme or make you too picky of an eater, but it’s just a normal part of your routine. This applies to bad oils too. Unfortunately, it can be quite challenging to avoid these since they’re hidden practically everywhere, so you do have to be proactive and assertive and just ask restaurants if they can cook your food in butter. Is it possible to be too strict on the bad oils stance? Is it ok to occasionally indulge? Unfortunately...no, not really. The reason why you cannot let this one slide is because the effects it has on your health are super serious: as Dr. Cate explained on the show, bad oils are so toxic that just one serving of French fries can harden your arteries and make blood flow less difficult for up to 24 hours. It’s actually worse for you than smoking!   OK, so we pretty much know what to do now, right? Just eat clean, whole foods, don’t smoke, don’t let bad oils sneak into your diet, and you’re all good, right? Well...not always. It’s just not that simple…. the reality is, so many people have autoimmune diseases and food allergies, which can complicate things. Avocados, almonds, and beets might be staple foods for one person, but will cause severe allergic reactions for someone else. As Tawnee points out, so many people think they’re doing the right thing for their health by eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and they don’t even realize that they’re inadvertently causing harm to their digestive system, because they don’t even know that some of the “clean food” they’re eating doesn’t work their particular body! And how do you know that you’re eating food that your body is sensitive to? Do you get bloated after eating? Do you burp or hiccup after meals? If you are experiencing these symptoms, then you know that internally, something could be way off. Tawnee also urges us not to forget the importance of testing - you can get blood tests done, you can take a stool test, and Tawnee also recommends doing a GI test, so you can get a feel for what is happening internally on a real, scientific level. Tests are not usually inexpensive, but they are undoubtedly worth it, considering the amount of information you will learn about your body, and what you can do with that information - which is know how to heal yourself by lowering inflammation and giving your body the proper fuel, so you can thrive, and not merely survive. Tawnee has helped countless clients with her knowledge about nutrition, so sit back, relax, and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from a true health and wellness expert.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the very first dedicated Q&A show for the Get Over Yourself podcast! It’s been a pleasure to review all the email commentary and feedback. Hopefully this show will increase the sense of community and also give you some practical tips and insights relevant to your own health goals. You will notice very quickly that I have a tendency to provide lengthy answers in the interest of making one person’s specific question relevant to a broad audience.  In this show, I cover topics like blue light blocking eyewear (check out my preferred brand, RA Optics, a cool operation started by Matt Maruca, who’s only 20 years old!) and the energizing effects of a negative ion generating air filter. Did you know that there’s a reason why you feel so energized right after you finish up with a shower? It’s actually because the cascading water generates negative ions. I also cover questions regarding optimal protein intake and the concerns about under-consuming or over-consuming protein (including some overblown warnings we’ve been hearing). Yes, protein consumption, like carbohydrates, stimulates insulin production in the body, but, as I detail in my explanation, it does so in an entirely different way. I then share the story behind the great work of South African exercise physiologist Dr. Timothy Noakes, who essentially refuted much of his life’s work when he discovered the ancestral/low-carb/keto eating pattern that helped him quickly drop excess body fat and escape type-2 diabetes risks. Enjoy this fast-moving show and feel free to email questions, comments, feedback to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com!  TIMESTAMPS: Brad gives recommendations for blue-light blocking glasses and air filters [2:45]. The history and science behind how negative ions impact the body [7:50]. Dr. Timothy Noakes changed his life when he changed his diet to a keto diet [11:50]. How protein stimulates insulin in a different way than carbohydrates[15:25]. Brad shares some basic ketogenic guidelines [19:40]. Are the “keto-approved” snacks in grocery stores really keto? [22:00]. Why it’s easy to meet protein needs on a keto (or any) diet [28:25].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawnee is the popular host of the long-running Endurance Planet podcast, accomplished amateur triathlete, and respected coach. She is one of the queens of the endurance scene, and her programming extends from endurance training principles to healthy eating and mindful living. She walks her talk with great devotion to not just racing fast, but doing it in a healthy manner. Our visit at her beautiful home overlooking the Pacific in Laguna Beach, CA was quite significant and impactful, for Tawnee has only recently returned to the public eye after a long period of mourning the loss of her baby Whitney after a full-term pregnancy and childbirth. Tawnee has been incredibly vulnerable and open about the entire experience, processing the extreme grief, and soul searching how to move forward and continue living life. Visit her Instagram @tawneegibson and her blog, Life After Whitney for some powerful reflections about grief and healing. It was a pleasure to reconnect with this smiling, vibrant, very pregnant woman in January of 2019 and we recorded a pretty great show. It turned out to be a hybrid broadcast of our original intent to record two separate shows: Tawnee interviewing me for the Endurance Planet audience about matters of interest like hormones, diet, and evolved training methods and competitive mindset; and me interviewing Tawnee for the Get Over Yourself show to discuss her journey of healing and returning to the groove of daily life and returning to Endurance Planet broadcasts. So we smoothly interchanged the roles of host and guest, and talked long enough to support two full episodes. You will be inspired by Tawnee’s strength and courage to not only tell her story in a raw and unfiltered manner, but also her commitment to healing and pursuing all manner of self-improvement, including a meditation retreat. On my side, I deliver choice plugs for my morning chest freezer cold therapy, maintaining my competitive intensity with Speedgolf competition, and my (soon to be) viral blog article about how I doubled my testosterone level in seven months going from what would be clinically a hypo diagnosis (below the bottom of the normal range) to the 95th percentile for males even in the younger age groups. We talk about a more sensible approach to diet than the warring factions and dogma of the various fad diets like keto and vegan. Yes, it’s a blending of different themes, in the spirit of the evolved medium of podcasting. Enjoy this hopefully interesting and thought-provoking conversation! TIMESTAMPS: Brad talks about the life lessons that come from competitive outlets like Speedgolf [10:30]. Don’t let your quest for physical fitness overshadow the importance of mental wellness and personal relationships in your life [15:25]. The experience of putting yourself out there and getting out of your comfort zone is more important than the actual end result [20:00]. There is a price to pay when you use positivity as a coping mechanism and ignore your true feelings and needs [23:00]. Tawnee shares how meditation and doing inner work was key to her survival after experiencing tragic loss [28:25]. Be mindful to not think in black and white terms when it comes to peak performance goals, as this causes most people to challenge themselves too hard, too frequently [36:15]. Tawnee and Brad talk about why minimally stressful exercise, like walking, is so key [45:00]. How to minimize the general decline that comes with aging [51:40]. Do you approach exercise strategically, or are you just burning off excess energy with ill-advised workouts? [54:50]. Brad shares details about the effectiveness of cold exposure and sauna use [57:20].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part two of the 2019 wrap up show covering 10 disparate healthy lifestyle practices that are really working for me currently. Please listen to part one where I covered items 1-5 on the list (relationships, finances, sprinting, micro-workouts, and morning flexibility/mobility routine). In part 2, I’ll cover items 6-10 as follows:    Cold plunge and hot sauna therapies: Tons of scientific evidence that temperature therapy delivers a variety or hormonal, metabolic and cognitive benefits.  Carnivore: Eating in a more nose-to-tail carnivore style pattern has helped with fat reduction and enhanced dietary nutrient density. Carbs: Intuitive carb intake eases the stress of regimented eating and might help with hormone balance and workout recovery. Avoiding chronic cardio: It’s easy to drift past that line and destroy your hormones and immune function. Disciplined use of heart rate monitor is key. Mindfulness: Choosing out of today’s hectic, fast-paced modern life filled with FOMO and consumerism and appreciating the present.   I have identified three needs to improve areas as follows: Hyperconnectivity/distractibility: This health challenge concerns me more than anything today. We must be highly disciplined with our use of technology! Evening artificial light and digital stimulation: I score 93% here, but I want to get to 99%, like Brian Liver King Johnson. Chronic cardio: Mirroring #9 on the good list, since I’m doing better, but still make training mistakes that dig me into a hole, needing rest and recovery.  One last note, it is never too late to make changes - don’t feel bad if it’s January 2nd, 3rd, or 4th...whatever day you start incorporating the things that you know work for you and help you accomplish your goals, is fine because the only really important thing is that you just do it. Get over any lingering negative feelings you have about what you should have done in 2019 - now that that year is gone and in the past, it’s time to focus on the present. There are a lot of corny “This is going to be MY year!” memes and messages on social media about 2020, but don’t let all the enthusiasm and excitement that accompanies a new year get you down, let it inspire you. For all of us, there is always going to be some space, large or small, between where we currently are and where we hope to eventually be. The key is letting the space/distance between your present self and your goals/dreams inspire you, not scare you. What is there to be scared of anyways? Failing? Failure isn’t scary when you realize it’s a necessary step in the path towards success. So, get over yourself, and just get moving!  TIMESTAMPS: The first five tips from the previous show covered family and relationships, health, finances and wealth, changing workouts, continuing the morning flexibility workouts. [03:48] Doing the cold plunge is beneficial in so many positive ways. [04:21] Following up with the sauna, the benefits continue. [08:54] Think nose to tail when you are thinking about eating meat. [10:56] Many different opinions on the best diet can be very confusing. [15:38] You don’t need to be rigid.  Maximize your healthy by eating nutritious food. [20:27] Eating and jet travel don’t mix well. [27:05] If you are not hungry, don’t eat. [29:04] Avoid chronic cardio exercise. [29:20] Deal with this stressful life by learning to let go of the hyper-connectivity. [31:13] Your thoughts are the source of all your pain. [35:41] Think about the artificial light you are surrounded by and realize that it is going against what is natural for your body. [38:28] Use logic and intuition regarding your chronic cardio exercise. [40:15] Feeling sore after a workout isn’t necessarily a good thing. [42:07] Brad summarizes his ten tips. [42:59]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am pleased to introduce you to a very colorful and insightful life coach, multisport coach, speaker, elite amateur triathlete and life philosopher, Andre Obradovic of Melbourne, Australia. I threw this guy onto my Primal Endurance Podcast show in early 2018, and he knocked it out of the park with his hilarious, fast-paced banter and Aussie-isms that honored the healthy, balanced approach to training advocated by Primal Endurance. Andre’s remarkable story of transitioning from a “little fatty carb burner, sucking up food like a pool sweep machine” back in 2011 to a lean, mean, fat-burning beast will inspire you to trust the process and be the best you can be. Andre cut processed carbs, slowed down his training pace, threw in some mobility/flexibility and power training, and started getting healthier and faster. He went from needing an energy gel to complete a 10k run, to improve his marathon time by 17 minutes despite being seven years older.  Now he is so committed to the Primal Approach that he refuses to train a prospective client in his gym until they agree to transition from a SAD diet (Standard Australian Diet - yes, they throw down Weetabix Down Under) to a nutritious, primal-style diet. In this show, Andre and I depart from the obsessive talks about training to discuss real-life matters not related to workout strategies, but of critical importance to your happiness and effectiveness as a parent, partner or career person. Andre and I are both 53 as of late 2018, so we reflect on our journey as fathers of children (two each) who are now adults. We cough up some choice feedback for young dads trying to balance raising kids who also have strong athletic and career goals. Yes, this show takes a meaningful and memorable detour from the constant talk about training. You will love Andre's insightful commentary in the fresh Aussie spirit that guides him. Andre offers the profound reflection that his competitive drive and desire to be a good breadwinner for the family made him constantly busy and hyperconnected. He believes he instilled these traits into his kids today! Ouch. Yes, it's time to reflect on our priorities as parents, the values we want to impart to kids, and how to best do that without being another talking head. Tips include walking your talk, sharing personal stories and life experience instead of just lecturing, and emphasizing higher ideals like being an all-around good person. This duo contends that these strategies will help counteract the unfortunate trend of helicopter parenting, or the dated old school disciplinarian parent who wants children to suffer because that's how they came of age. This podcast is a show to reflect upon, especially for the young dads out there trying to do it all.  Yes, you can find a sweet spot where you don't shelter or enable kids but also give them the advantages and support, they deserve. Andre describes a personal conduct contract he prepared for his children to sign; a unique concept that alone will be worth the price of the show and then some! The show ends with Andre asking the profound question to all father's out there: “If you die tomorrow, how will you want your kids to remember you?” TIMESTAMPS: How Andre recalibrated Brad’s whole mindset [09:10]. Staying focused on your priorities is an ongoing daily battle [17:00]. Block out time for computer/social media use on your schedule to avoid getting sucked in and wasting your time [21:15]. We can only focus intently for about 20 minutes at a time, so make sure you take breaks [29:30]. Stay accountable, not just to yourself, but to your specific goals [33:10]. You have to honor the spirit of your story [38:15]. What a lack of discipline and structure leads to [45:00]. Write down all the things you want, and identify what you can say “No” to in order to get one of those things [50:20]. There’s tremendous value in trying things that are far removed from your basic nature [55:10]. Don’t stick to structure and guidelines to the point where it’s unhealthy; orthorexia is an example of this [59:25]. The mistake Andre made that forced him to learn the value of sticking to his plans [1:05:15].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy my summary of Dr. Robert Lustig's excellent book, The Hacking Of The American Mind. Sir Roger Bannister said, “Struggle gives meaning and richness to life.” But what happens without struggle? In our world, our minds are constantly being hijacked by profit-seeking, corporate entities delivering instant pleasure at the expense of long-term happiness and contentment.  Humans are hard-wired to respond to novel stimulation, and our modern, high-tech existence has left us addicted to instant gratification pleasures, at the expense of enjoying our lives. Companies know this well, so they prey on our need for instant gratification by satisfying that need, through the products they’re trying to sell. What you have to watch out for is overdoing things in pursuit of the next dopamine rush...because that is when it becomes actually destructive, and it diminishes our ability to feel happy and content with our lives. So, what exactly is capable of hacking our minds? Sugar, digital technology, caffeine, drugs (from street drugs to weed) as well as prescription drugs, like antidepressants and pain pills. When you indulge in any of these, you hack your dopamine pathway, which is really like cheating your way to feeling better. Obviously, while this may make you feel better in the moment, this only hurts you in the long run, because you’re putting a Band-Aid over a bullet hole. It’s like the acne drug, Accutane. Sure, you can take it, but it’s never going to address the root of the cause, which could be a leaky gut, hormone imbalance, eating the wrong foods and/or using the wrong products. Still, thousands and thousands of people sign their life away in order to be able to get this drug. It takes an intense toll on your body, and then your skin clears up for a little...but then, a year or two later,  it starts to break out again….and then, like many Accutane users report, they’ve got to go back on the medication. It’s the same concept - you can’t just try a short-term solution - you have to deal with the problem, not the symptoms that arise out of the said problem. Another hugely popular stimulant, especially among young men, are video games and pornography. And it’s no wonder, considering they both offer a massive dopamine payoff that seems to be almost perfectly tailored to the male biological drive to “master one’s environment.” Research does suggest that playing video games can offer some positive benefits in terms of brain function because it prompts the user to build certain skills and make decisions quickly. But, ultimately, too much screen time, as well as reacting to, and engaging with an artificial environment, is never going to anyone any favors. Rather, you get a numbed mind, and a (temporary) soother for whatever it is you’re trying to ignore. Chronic exercise is probably one thing you didn’t expect to see on this list, but it is a serious issue many people deal with. Unfortunately, people can become addicted to the high they get from working out. This is a lesson I’ve had to learn: how to appropriately balance stress and rest. Of course exercise is healthy, but be careful of crossing that line: when you start to make unhealthy decisions and push your body too far in pursuit of that next dopamine hit, that is when you know you’ve run into trouble: when you’ll do anything to get that high, no matter the consequences. Obviously, we can’t talk about this issue without mentioning social media, one of the biggest culprits here. The problem with social media is that you can’t pick and choose what comes into your orbit - you go on Facebook or Instagram with the intention of reaching out to one specific person, but then you’re bombarded by all this reactive stimulus. This problem has become even worse considering how prevalent ads are on social media apps these days.  Are you familiar with the term neuro-marketing? Basically, corporate America has essentially imprisoned us in a loop of endless desire and suffering, with no obvious escape out of this destructive cycle. And why would they want us to escape? That would mean they can’t continue making more money - which is why these corporations exist in the first place. I won’t be calling out any specific brands, but think about all the packaged foods you see every day in grocery stores, the pre-prepared food that you know is filled with bad oils and tons of sugar. It’s not like companies think their product is healthy - quite the opposite, in fact. They just don’t care. There’s a reason why Americans are so plagued by cognitive diseases. Did you know that all cognitive diseases are marked by dysfunctional glucose metabolism? That’s why Alzheimer’s and dementia are also considered to be “Type III diabetes.”  When anyone experiences cognitive decline, it’s a huge load placed on the person suffering from the diseases as well as their family members. You would think that these companies, knowing what their “food” does to human health, would be ashamed and embarrassed to produce such a product. But not in America, where profit is the #1 driving force behind everything! And hey, making (and keeping) people sick means that pharmaceutical companies can extract even more money out of sick people! On the bright side, smoking rates have decreased as wellness and healthy eating have gained more and more popularity in the states. But the bad side is, in turn, tobacco and soda and soft drink companies have switched their focus to pushing their capitalist agenda on smaller, less developed countries. Real nice! Once you become aware of the ways that corporate America tries to insidiously hack both your mind and your bank account, you can take some of your power back. Knowledge is power, and this show will open your eyes and your mind to the bigger picture, and empower you to take a personal stand against all the American companies that are trying to give you your next dopamine rush, all so you’ll buy into what they’re selling. Remember the power you hold as the consumer (or as one who doesn’t consume!). And it’s not just consuming anything tangible or physical - it’s also about being hyper-vigilant about what comes into your space and into your mind, especially since what affects the mind manifests in the body as well. Once you know how certain stimuli affect your body, you can decide what you’re going to do about it, instead of just passively reacting to it.  TIMESTAMPS: American corporations are trying to hijack our dopamine pathways to make profit [6:50]. Hacking your dopamine pathway can affect long-term healing[12:00]. Shopping is just an innocuous activity, but part of the capitalist cycle [16:38]. How corporations use neuro-marketing against you [21:27]. The difference between pleasure and happiness [25:55]. According to Dr. Sinha, FOMO actually has metabolic consequences on your health [30:24]. Marketing hype will make you purchase things you don’t even need [36:00]. “If you want to cure depression, try something you suck at and try to get better [41:00]. Nothing makes you feel better than contributing and volunteering [43:20]. Why talking while driving is more dangerous than listening to music while driving [46:50]. How to get yourself out of the domaine-trigger trap [50:20].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Where Are You Setting?,” Anat asks of you right now. Yes, it’s a big question and one of the most important ones you will ever ask yourself in your life. “Where Are You Setting?,” Anat asks of you right now. Yes, it’s a big question and one of the most important ones you will ever ask yourself in your life. Anat offers intensive personal transformation retreats called TrainingCampForTheSoul.com and in this episode, we find out what her approach is all about. Oh, are you a little resistant to spending 5.5 incredibly intense days, with significant investment, to do some deep work and healing? That’s okay because this episode will give you a great overview of how we stay blocked and resistant and suffering in daily life. As you may have enjoyed on my Breather show highlighting the work of Dr. Bruce Lipton, author of Biology of Belief, there is significant scientific support for the idea that we spend most of our lives operating from flawed subconscious programming that happened in childhood from ages 0-7. Anat helps people unwind this flawed programming and become more mindful, more relaxed, and happier in life, job and relationships. In this show, Anat describes the five stages of the training that she offers as “spiritual surgery,” consisting of the following: 1. Awareness: Often you will uncover more than you thought upon reflection. 2. Acceptance and Commitment: This is where you identify your flawed behavior and lifestyle patterns, like how you might continue to attract a certain typecast of insensitive, narcissistic boyfriends. This pattern could be rooted in your daddy relationship, ouch. 3. Cause and Effect: Here, you get to the root of the problem at the cellular level. Anat says you don’t even need to have a clear memory of your childhood, but that your cells remember so it’s time to stop thinking and feel more. No need for stories, just open communication and corresponding open breathing and body position. 4. Release and Replace: This can include a physical release, such as anger or crying. Then it’s time to edit the script of your life and create some new story possibilities and alternate endings! 5. Education and Integration: This can take up to 18 months, starting with conscious competence (like when you are first driving a car and have to think everything through; or like reminding yourself to become mindful and not react during a contentious conversation). Then you transform into unconscious competence, largely because you have gone to the root of the problem rather than just “pulling weeds” in your garden. Yes, pulling weeds is how Anat describes much of our education and exposure to personal growth and healing, and puts in a good recommendation for going as deep as possible into your flawed childhood programming to enable true healing at the cause. TIMESTAMPS: Approach working on your mental health as you do your physical health: you just have to consistently show up [7:20]. Why you have to commit to recovery, every single day [10:00]. How do you know when you’re ready to do the work? [15:05]. Don’t waste time “trimming weeds” [17:20]. Anat takes us through the 5 stages of healing [19:20]. “Allow the body to do what it needs to do to heal….it just knows.” [21:18]. How to create safety through your body language [25:45]. Why the first two days of the retreat are focused on moving through what has been learned through Mom & Dad [30:30]. What does it look like to be truly vulnerable? [37:15]. Dr. Lipton’s 4 ways to reprogram the subconscious mind [42:45]. “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” [54:40].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Why not end 2019 with a bang and two-part wrap up show with some observations about what has worked for me in recent times and hopefully some tips and inspiration for you in a variety of areas. This show was inspired by numerous email exchanges with my childhood friend and devoted podcast listener Eddie Blau. Eddie is a busy business all-star and family man in Southern California trying his best to stay healthy and fit and delay age-related decline. We like to discuss the various topics and hot trends of the day, and try to sort through what’s hype and what’s sensible. Hence, I coughed up a disparate list of stuff that seems to be working for me to the extent that I feel noticeably more healthy and energetic in 2019 than I have in recent years. The main reason to claim success in 2019 is a leveling out crash and burn patterns that have plagued me forever. What happens is I feel great, have good daily energy and productivity, perform magnificent athletic feats and recover quickly, and generally hum along on all cylinders. Then, out of nowhere I have down periods featuring nagging muscle soreness, poor energy and motivation for workouts, and desperation afternoon naps where I feel like crap and have to leave the office to crash out for 20-40 minutes. Whatever lulls I have felt recently have righted more quickly, likely thanks to the aggregate of the 10 reasons I’m going to discuss. I cover a ton of ground with this list, so I had to break the presentation into two shows. Here are the first 5 on the list, and I’ll cover items 6-10 on the ensuing show. I’ll also cover three “needs to improve” areas so I’m not all about peaches and bubble gum. Everything is a work in progress trying to Get Over Myself and get over the figurative high jump bar with peak performance goals in all areas of life. 1. Family & relationship health: Many experts content this is your single most important criteria for a healthy, happy life. 2. Finances and mindset: Be grateful for what you have instead of FOMO, and also embrace the abundance mentality. 3. Sprinting: Modifying my sprint workouts to Dr. Craig Marker’s HIRT strategy (listen to my show on the topic.) 4. Micro-workouts: Adding in brief bursts of explosive effort throughout the day (listen to my show on this topic too!) 5. Doing my morning flexibility/mobility routine every single day: Helps me wake up and also launch all other workouts from a higher fitness/injury prevention platform.   TIMESTAMPS: How Brad kicked his consistent afternoon nap habit [9:10]. Try taking the Braverman test to identify your neurotransmitter profile and track your patterns [12:10]. Science shows that family and relationship health is the #1 predictor of your state of health and happiness [17:45]. Why Dr. Sinha says FOMO is actually a disease that has metabolic consequences [20:15]. John Gray’s perspective on relationship dynamics that changed Brad’s life [25:11]. “You only need one homerun to wipe out a lot of false starts and strikeouts” - Mark Sisson  [30:33]. Why HIRT is superior in terms of efficiency and recovery compared to HIIT [36:05]. Ammonia toxicity is a byproduct of overly stressful workouts [40:15]. The average person is inactive 21 out of 24 hours a day [44:22].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s easy to talk about the benefits of a good morning routine, but actually sticking to it is another story. However, I firmly believe that anyone is capable of repeatedly following a regimented morning routine, and it really doesn’t even matter if you’re the type of person who enjoys routine or not because once you start to see results and get into the groove of things, you won’t want to start your day any other way. I happen to be the kind of person who doesn’t necessarily love routine...at all. But, I’ve worked on perfecting the structure and tasks that make up my morning for a while now, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Every single morning, without fail, I do my stretching exercises and then spend some time in my chest freezer. Yes, these activities have numerous health benefits, but they go beyond the physical because it requires commitment and focus to perform a daily task before that task simply becomes a habit. Having a commitment to carrying out a set of specific tasks every morning strengthens your mind and your cognitive ability because you’ve already started your day off on the right foot. This makes it way easier to be productive and accomplish things throughout your day, and harder for you to get distracted.  The absolute worst thing you can do to start your day is looking at your phone and scrolling through your messages and social media apps. Don’t do it - ever! As we’ve talked about on the show before, doing this puts you in a reactive mindset that is hard to get out of, because you’re stuck in this place of reacting to things around you, probably getting distracted, instead of being in the ideal mental state, which is one where you’re being proactive and disciplined. For anyone who finds the aspect of sticking to a morning routine daunting, just remember that there are basically no rules. All you have to do is find tasks that you can do that put you in a proactive, efficient mode, instead of a reactive, distracted one. As I discussed in the previous episode, many great thinkers and leaders start their day by journaling and making gratitude lists, or by going for a brisk walk. Jotting your thoughts down in a notebook or going for a walk are low-stress activities that actually alleviate anxiety and make you feel better, both physically and mentally. It’s so easy to incorporate things like stretching, walking, journaling, or reading a chapter in a book that you don’t really have an excuse to slack on this one - just stick with it until it becomes a habit. And how do you do that? Through repetition and endurance. Try different things until you find what really works for you, and let me know if you too get hooked on a daily unfrozen caveman runner drill! TIMESTAMPS: Brad does these two things every single morning without fail [4:40]. How to put your mind in a proactive, not reactive state [11:50]. “My mind is telling my body what to do” - Tony Robbins [16:20]. Looking at your phone first thing in the morning interferes with your ability to prioritize tasks [18:55]. App developers design their products in order to get you addicted to them [21:20]. Listen to Seth Godin’s advice when it comes to your devices [37:30].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I share key points from a brilliant article by Michael Simmons about compound time. He implores you to think outside the box and look at somewhat contradictory things that super successful people like Oprah and Warren Buffett do that seem counterintuitive to success. Simmons proposes that this “counterintuitive” behavior, like slowing down, working less, taking some chill time, working on prioritizing and to-do lists, is actually extremely beneficial and maybe even the key to their success. Let’s break it down into 6 key tips: Tip #1: Start keeping a journal today. It will change your life. Many studies have shown the many benefits that come with keeping a journal each day, but why not try for a more active form of journaling, by using prompts, instead of just freewriting? Simmons cites Benjamin Franklin who asked himself, “What good shall I do this day?” every morning and ended his evenings by asking himself, “What good have I done today?” as well as Arianna Huffington and Oprah Winfrey, who both start their days by counting their blessings and writing lists in their journals of what they are grateful for. And remember, journaling really isn’t just for gratitude lists - it’s just as good for you when you’re taking notes, writing down observations, sketching - literally whatever it is that helps you make sense of life. Leonardo DaVinci filled tens of thousands of pages with sketches of art, observations and notes, ideas. Albert Einstein filled 80,000 pages, and President John Adams had kept 51 journals by the end of his life. And have you ever noticed that after writing down your thoughts and experiences, you actually feel clearer and more focused? Well, researchers call this “writing to learn” - a process that helps bring order and meaning to our experiences. It’s a great tool for knowledge and discovery because our brain can only really manage three separate complexities at any given moment, so writing things in a journal really helps you see things in your life clearly. I’ve actually kept a workout log since I was a teenager since high school, but it doesn’t really matter which areas of your life you start keeping track of, just that you know that writing them down is an essential tool for noticing patterns and getting more focused in your daily life. Tip #2: Nap’s are where it’s at! They dramatically increase learning, memory, awareness, creativity, and productivity. According to nap researcher Sara Mednick, author of “Take A Nap! Change Your Life,” “With naps of an hour to an hour and a half… you get close to the same benefits in learning consolidation that you would from a full eight hour night’s sleep.” People who study in the morning do 30% better on an evening test (if they have taken an hour-long nap). In fact, taking afternoon naps might optimize evening sleep for those suffering from insomnia! Unconvinced? Well, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Leonardo Da Vinci, Margaret Thatcher, and Bill Clinton are all famous nappers. Additionally, studies show that napping doesn’t just boost your productivity, but your creativity as well. After all, Salvador Dali, chess grandmaster Josh Waitzkin, and Edgar Allen Poe were all fond of using naps to induce hypnagogia, a state of awareness existing between sleep and wakefulness that could take them to greater heights in their creativity. Tip #3: Walk every day, even if it’s just for 15 minutes. Most people forget how powerful the simple act of walking is, but trust me, you do not want to let yourself slide with this one! Just 15 minutes of walking does wonders for you, enhancing your brain function, immune function, and fat metabolism. Charles Darwin, Beethoven, Charles Dickens, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, Gandhi, Steve Jobs, Aristotle, and Winston Churchill were all were notable walkers. Also, we now have scientific data that proves that taking a walk literally does refresh your mind and body, as well as boost your creativity. Plus, it can even extend your lifespan! Check out this one 12-year study focusing adults over the age of 65, who walked for 15 minutes everyday, which reduced their mortality by 22%. Tip #4: Reading is one of the most beneficial activities we can invest in. Winston Churchill is one of many, many notable people who love to read. He spent several hours a day reading about history, philosophy, biographies, and economics. Unsurprisingly, the list of US presidents who were also bookworms is looong: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, JFK, and Theodore Roosevelt of course, who would read one book in a day on a busy day, and two to three when he had enough time during a free evening. Other notable readers? Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban (3+ hours a day), billionaire entrepreneur Arthur Blank (2+ hours a day), billionaire investor David Rubenstein (6 books a week), Disney CEO Bob Iger, who gets up every morning at 4:30 to read, and Oprah Winfrey, who credits reading for much of her success (and was so advanced as a young child because of her literacy level that she skipped two grades in school!). Reading books isn’t just a pleasurable and educational activity, they improve your memory, increase your empathy, and de-stress you too. Bottom line: yes, reading books takes time, but it’s 100% time well spent. Tip #5: Conversation partners lead to surprising breakthroughs. Joshua Shenk makes a strong argument in his book Powers Of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs that the foundation of creativity is social, not individual. Citing academic research on innovation, Shenk focuses on famous creative partners like John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Marie and Pierre Curie, and Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky actually began working on their then-new theory of behavioral economics (that won Kahneman the Nobel Prize) during long daily walks they used to take (which surely sparked their creativity and cognitive function), and J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis used to meet at a pub on Monday’s share their work and discuss writing with one another. Check out the book, and think about the people in your life who spark your creativity and really stimulate your mind... Tip #6: Success is a direct result of the number of experiments you perform. Mistakes feel, naturally, super discouraging. No one ever feels good after messing something up. But being discouraged never helps you. Failing is ok. Learn to love failure! Look at Thomas Edison: it took him 50,000 botched experiments until he had success with a model of the alkaline storage cell battery, and then 9,000 tries until he perfected the light bulb. When he died, he had almost 1,100 U.S. patents!  All you need to do is experiment. And then experiment some more. Try. Try again. And again. Einstein utilized thought experiments (for example, he would imagine himself chasing a light beam through space) as a method to help his imagination as he worked on creating scientific theories. And Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.” We live in a frantic world where most people are hyper-focused on work, work, work. But these “top performers” that Simmons refers to are deliberate in how they spend their time and where they put their focus. A lot of that focus is on compound time: the things that create the most long-term value. Follow their example and invest just one hour out of your day on compound time: read a book, take a walk, sink down into a nap, call a friend and have a fun and interesting conversation...just do something. And don’t even dare to think you’re wasting your time, because that couldn’t be further from the truth! Stepping away from the things that stress you out is a great way you can invest in your future, and it also happens to be how some of the world’s greatest thinkers and leaders spend their time, so try it out - there’s clearly something to it. TIMESTAMPS: Brad talks about the best use of your time in order to enhance productivity. [03:35] Keep a journal. [05:57]  Overtraining can cause digestive system problems. [09:01] Taking a nap will not compromise your evening sleep patterns. [11:46] The big high energy workouts might not be as beneficial as taking a 15-minute walk. [17:01] Reading is one of the most beneficial activities we can invest in [21:02] Put down your phone and try face-to-face conversations with other people to make a solid social connection. [25:41] Keep experimenting. Don’t be afraid of failing. [27:50]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I travel to the beautiful University of Washington campus to speak with recently anointed Professor Tommy Wood. This interview was an urgent priority because Tommy is one of the most sensible and reasonable health experts, and things have been getting confusing recently on many diet and health optimization topics.   For example, Tommy recently appeared in debate format on the Minimalist Podcast with carnivore advocate Dr. Paul Saladino and plant-based advocate Rich Roll. If you are wondering how to make sense of the latest health trends, who’s right and who’s wrong, sit back and listen to Tommy explain things in a reasonable manner, while using in-depth scientific reference to support his perspective.   We cover some big-picture topics including how to reconcile the wonderful benefits of fasting and caloric efficiency versus the benefits of good nutrition and adequate fuel for peak performance and recovery. I reference my great success with Dr. Tommy’s 2017 suggestion to eat more total calories, but then extending my free pass all the way to fatty popcorn boy territory. Tommy presents is number-one bestseller book idea to eat things that “Look Like Food.” We hear about his horrifying ordeal with a snake bite in the Costa Rican jungle and recovery from a massive infection. We’ll talk a bit of testosterone, where mean realize that getting serum T above 500 is great goal, that more is not better, and how you might get confused by high readings for sex hormone-binding globulin if you are low carb and insulin sensitive.   We hit the hot topic of the carnivore diet, examining why people are reporting phenomenal results and learning the major insight that “high antioxidant” superstar plant foods like kale and broccoli actually have prooxidant properties that trigger an antioxidant response in the body. Do we need to eat them? Are they potentially bad for us? Tommy leverages his extensive medical training and scientific expertise to answer, “I don’t know.” What’s more important is that we maintain an open mind and not get dissuaded by the flawed logic that is tossed around so frequently in the health space. Few people are able to meld truth and humor (along with a very strong BS meter!) with scientific evidence and research the way Tommy can, so enjoy listening to this extremely informative and fun episode with a true leader in the Ancestral Health movement - you will not forget any of the truth bombs Tommy drops anytime soon!   TIMESTAMPS: Choosing the right workout environment to help you thrive [6:33]. Brad talks about how he gained weight and how he successfully got the extra pounds off [14:40]. Tommy explains why muscle mass is so important for longevity [21:50]. Why you have to get metabolically healthy before you do anything else [25:20]. Tommy tells the story of his recovery after getting bitten by a snake in Costa Rica [34:20]. “Change the things that you know you need to change” [44:10]. How much testosterone do you need at your age? What kind of behavior results from high testosterone levels? [49:00]. Tommy shares his thoughts on the carnivore diet [55:40]. Why people experience short-term success on the vegan diet [1:02:25]. Tommy explains how prooxidants in plant food affect the body [1:11:11]. Tommy describes who should, and who should not, incorporate plant food into their diet, and why [1:17:30].  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best thing about having a guest like Dr. Cate on the show is that she is not afraid to speak her mind - our conversations are a zero BS zone, where truth is the only priority. In today’s short but sweet blip show, I reflect on the best pieces of advice I’ve gotten through my conversations with this “contrarian by necessity”: the four pillars of health aka the four categories of food you need to include in your diet, how Dr. Cate helped me not only clean up my diet, but optimize it, and the hidden dangers of eating out at restaurants (hint - ask if you can get your food cooked in butter - you won’t regret it!) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) I don’t know about you but I can’t make it through the cold winter days without access to either a sauna or a hot tub. Once I get a little chill (usually from doing a workout and then not showering right away), I feel it the entire day. Facing a Lake Tahoe-style winter for the first time, my Almost Heaven Sauna is going to be a lifesaver, social centerpiece, and amazing tool for cardiovascular fitness and health, and disease protection. In this show, I walk you through the many scientifically validated benefits of sauna use, as well as the big picture benefits of achieving warmth any time you want, and experiencing an incredible general relaxation effect and social bonding experience. I describe my personal regimen where I want to get the most bang for my buck as fast as possible. So I crank up the heat on my Almost Heaven Harvia unit through a double cycle and get it up to 210F! By comparison, most health clubs and spas have saunas running at 175F, not wishing to over-stress a random user. As soon as I enter that crazy hot barrell, I immediately commence 40 pushups followed by 40 deep squats. This will prompt profuse sweating only a few minutes after I enter, and then I relax on the bench and enter an incredibly relaxed, trance-like state. I’ll get out after I’ve been sweating profusely for a good 10-15 minutes. This is a sign that the esteemed Heat Shock Proteins have been released to work their magic on my brain, cardiovascular system, and muscular system. The sauna is also your friend when it comes to the risk of cognitive decline and muscle atrophy that comes with aging, because of its detoxification, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. They can improve liver function, especially if your liver has been damaged or stressed, and help you sweat out nasty, bio-accumulated toxins, like BPA. BPA is a chemical you can find anywhere, and unfortunately, one that a lot of people don’t even know is in their system. After I did my Nourish Balance Thrive testing, I discovered I had toxic petroleum products, as well as plastic contaminants, in my system. My first move was to sweat it out until I was profusely sweating and then scrub my skin in the shower with a good soap, like Dr. Bronner’s. Moral of the story: be careful about those water bottles you leave in your car! And if you do forget to take some out of your car, use the leftover water to water some plants - but don’t ever drink it! A consistent sauna regimen of 2-3 times a week will lower your heart attack risk by 20%, while going 4 -7 times a week will result in a 48% reduction! Combine that with regular exercise, and your heart disease risk will lower even further, and improve your vascular function. Just as impressively, studies have shown sauna use can greatly improve depression and anxiety levels. Finally, I suggest you try going into the sauna after working out, as it greatly improves your conditioning response. Research, as well as personal experience,  has shown me that post-workout sauna sessions can significantly alleviate the muscle soreness one usually experiences the following day. I’m also a fan of taking a warm/regular temperature shower after my sauna session, as this allows your body to naturally cool down afterward. Check out Almost Heaven, or start small, trying the sauna out at your local health club, and let me know how your experience goes with this therapeutic practice! TIMESTAMPS: Regular sauna therapy has many benefits, especially keeping your body warm. [03:48] What are some of the other health and disease protection benefits of sauna? [07:47] Sweat contains nasty toxins that should be sweated out! [11:16] Heated plastic, like water bottles in the car, can be harmful. [13:32] Regular use reduces overall oxidative stress and inflammation. [16:43] It also has some good effects on depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions. [19:45] If you are tight and inflamed from a workout, the sauna increases the blood flow. [22:55] Before you do sauna regularly, be sure to have medical clearance. [23:26] Contrast Therapy is switching back and forth between hot and cold therapies. [25:16]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Cate Shanahan, author of Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, pulls no punches when discussing how our conventional view of screening and treating cancer could be ill-advised. Unsurprisingly, the “conventional” ways of viewing many things in our world do not hold up anymore - and this, of course, includes the food system, the hospital system, and most importantly, how we perceive health-care and the concept of sickness in this country. Could it be that we have actually gotten some crucial things wrong when it comes to how we view the screening and treatment process for cancer? If anyone would know, it’s Dr. Cate, as she has always been ahead of the game. Early on in her career, she had an epiphany that would change the course of her life: “My goal of making people healthy was not in alignment with the hospital’s goal, which was taking money out of sick people.” We once lived in a world where patients spent 90% of their doctor’s appointment simply talking to their doctor, but now, 90% of your appointment time is spent doing expensive tests! Still, Dr. Cate admits that when she first began her journey as a doctor, she naively believed that there had to be one hospital out there with a different way of doing things. Unfortunately, as we all know now, that’s just not the case. Thankfully, we have radical thinkers and pioneers in the medical field like Dr. Cate, who dedicate their lives to truly helping people heal. Referencing the work of Dr. Thomas Seyfried, Dr. Cate explains that cancer is actually a metabolic disease, rather than a genetic disease. This implies that instead of aggressive chemo and radiation treatment to attack cancer at the genetic level, dietary modification could be the most effective strategy. This aligns with the Warburg Effect principle, which suggests cancer cells feed preferentially on glucose, at a rate greater than regular cells. The idea is that starving cancer cells of glucose with fasting and ketogenic eating patterns makes it possible to shrink tumors and heal. To put it simply, metabolic diseases are most effectively treated through metabolic treatments. While it might be unsettling to rethink the template strategy of cancer fighting, Dr. Cate's commentary can help you reflect further about how your thoughts, beliefs, and food choices affect your overall health. Unfortunately, there are so many things that most people do in daily life, from certain lifestyle habits to not being aware that their salad dressing contains vegetable oil, that actually promotes cancer. There are so many hidden dangers lurking in this world, but luckily, Dr. Cate knows exactly what you need to do to protect yourself from them, so enjoy this discussion with one of the great leaders of the ancestral health movement, and be sure to read Deep Nutrition to learn the hows and whys about choosing the most nutritious foods that your genes expect for optimum health. TIMESTAMPS: How hospitals extract money from people [5:30]. It used to be that 90% of your appointment time was spent talking to your doctor, nowadays, 90% of your time is spent getting tests done [11:10]. The myth that catching cancer early on is better is not always true [16:45]. Metabolic problems need to be solved by metabolic treatments [21:40]. Why Dr. Cate feels like she is “cancer-proof” [28:30]. Familial and genetic diseases have a degree of penetrance, which is your chance of developing the disease [34:00]. The four foods that will give you everything you need [43:00]. 30-40% of the average person’s daily calories come from “non-food” sources, like vegetable oils, which actively promote cancer [47:25].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know we humans have an upper limit on the amount of energy we can burn each day? Not only that, but we will engage in assorted mechanisms to stay under this limit when we try to bust out more calorie burning with ambitious workouts (in pursuit of fat reduction, for example). An amazing recent study of the primitive living Hadza in Tanzania has cast more light on this subject. Our primitive counterparts who walk many miles and engage in many hours of physical labor each day burn around the same amount of calories (by sex and bodyweight) as a typical lazy modern human!  These insights have tremendous application to how you balance assorted forms of stress in your life. If you are trying to drop excess body fat, you best turn your attention to hormone optimization by lowering insulin production in your diet and kick starting the burning of stored body fat. The truth is, before you even think about how you’re going to go about losing weight, you’ve got to change your diet first. Then you can focus on calorie burning patterns, and start to simply MOVE. The more you move in everyday life, the better your body is at burning fat.  Not only that, but cognitive function improves when you move, so giving yourself regular breaks from work to just get up, take a walk outside, do some calisthenics, whatever it is that breaks up periods of stillness, is essential and incredibly helpful for refreshing your mind. We all know what it’s like when you’re in the zone, and you can’t stop working on whatever it is that you’re doing, and before you know it, it’s been over an hour, and you’ve barely moved! There’s nothing wrong with going with the flow when you get a good idea, but also remember this scary statistic: Just twenty minutes of sitting is known to increase insulin resistance and glucose sensitivity. Yes, sitting for long periods of time literally makes your body crave carbs and stop burning fat! So, try to find a good balance between accomplishing your tasks and avoiding prolonged periods of stillness. Just move when you can, wherever you can! To summarize:    1) Cut nasty processed carbs out of your diet    2) Move more throughout everyday life   3) Incorporate fitness into your life: comfortably paced cardio exercises and briefly paced, explosive workout efforts are best, but the most important thing is just to MOVE. Always remember to be mindful of overdoing it. Focus on a strategic blend of comfortably paced cardio, brief, explosive strength training sessions, and occasional all-out sprints, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how quickly the fat starts to melt off!  TIMESTAMPS: What happens when we go out there and expend a lot of physical energy is our body finds ways to compensate when we're at rest. [04:00] When we burn a bunch of calories at strenuous exercise, is that the best way to reduce excess fat? [06:04] The true path to fat reduction is through hormone optimization, primarily lowering insulin production. [09:56] Move more every day. [12:00] As you plunge into chronic patterns, when you overdo it, over exercise, your body finds assorted ways to slow down, eat more food, burn fewer calories. [14:13]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome my old friend, and longtime audio mentor Brock Armstrong, host of the Get Fit Guy podcast and co-creator of an innovative weight loss coaching course at weighless.life. Brock, the pride of Vancouver, B.C., Canada, has had a wild ride through life as a former professional ballet dancer turned heavy smoking band roadie, turned extreme endurance athlete, and recently has modified his approach to fitness to emphasize general fitness, functionality, and longevity. Brock is an enlightened dude who reports walking over to the gym for a planned session of heavy lifting, and then following an urge to bail on the gym and instead taking a 7-kilometer walk. Ever do anything similar? Why or why not? This podcast will get you pondering the deeper questions of life, health, fitness, and getting over yourself en route to ambitious peak performance goals. Ah, the beauty of podcasts where you get real insights and authentic conversation that extend far off the pages of a book or a magazine article. We attempt to steer the discussion to the interests of endurance athletes at times, for the show was syndicated for the Primal Blueprint endurance podcast. But hang on for a wild ride, because we take you where health and fitness podcasts have never gone before with no punches pulled. We ask you to ponder the elephant in the room question: Should you keep pursuing your competitive athletic goals? What about your career? Do you have an exit strategy? Are your identity and self-esteem intertwined with what you do? We get super deep talking about thoughts and energy fields influencing cellular function, how an intuitive approach to training trumps biohacking and biotechnology (or at least enhances the effectiveness of tech tracking), how fat loss is best achieved through mindset instead of calorie burning and calorie counting, and how to make recovery the central element of your fitness pursuits, and how an energizing morning routine (check on my morning routine video on YouTube and you can also see my step-by-step breakdown of cold therapy here) will help you build focus and discipline in all areas of life, and much more. Enjoy listening to wild times with my man Brock! TIMESTAMPS: Brock discusses his professional ballet career and why ballet can be considered an endurance sport [7:45]. The importance of having an exit strategy for anything in life [15:00]. Brad shares a story about the origins of the ancient Olympics [20:50]. Athletes are finding that sleep is almost half of their training [25:55]. The knowledge you gain through tracking biometrics is beneficial and empowering [28:30]. Sometimes (healthy) vanity can be a good measurement of fitness [41:00]. The importance of getting over yourself and going with the flow (whether you’re an athlete or not) [45:00]. The purpose of Brock’s Weighless program being a 1 year-long commitment [52:00]. Why Brad started fasting in the mornings again [55:45]. “Active couch potato syndrome” and what the endurance community needs to watch out for [1:01:30]. Should you really load up on calories post-workout? [1:10:45].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) This breather show is all about examining work ethic and work-play balance through the lens of legendary golfer, Tiger Woods. An athlete since he was a very young child (check out his first TV appearance in 1978!) Tiger loves to train every day for golf, to compete, and is on a constant quest to get better. A far cry from the golfer of the past who played hard, got rich, and got soft. And sure, we see still see him fist pumping and his unmistakable competitive intensity, but behind the wizard’s curtain, Tiger is viewing his competitive endeavors from a more complex perspective. Yes, the object of the game is to win, but the value and the meaning is found in the process, not in the mere holding of the trophy. Thinking about the trophy during the journey is a lethal distraction – as many of Tiger’s less-evolved opponents have discovered painfully. Extending your focus outward – worrying about opponents or what the world thinks of you – is also a distraction. Tiger steps on plenty of throats, but it’s inadvertently while trying to get a good stance to hit his shots. His enlightened competitive fire focuses on the process of peak performance, and it is directed entirely inward. In contrast, the prevailing psycho-emotional disposition of the modern competitor that we have been socialized to adopt in pursuit of success is to obsess on external variables and determine our self-worth according to results. He also showed this by being the tour’s greatest ‘grinder,’ still trying hard even when way back. Furyk said, “Most guys in that position aren’t still trying to win the tournament, but Tiger was still thinking he had a chance. He believes he can win even when he’s 10 down. He never makes a frustrated, hasty play. He always plays the correct shot. He never says, ‘Shit, I’m two back!’ and pulls the driver and hits it anywhere. He plays the course the way it should be played.” When I talk about work-play ethic, what I mean is that this really is a game to him; he’s playing Monopoly in real life with vicious competitive intensity, instead of fear of losing his buildings or being conservating with his 9 shot lead. His father Earl once gave him a very valuable piece of advice: “You know what? Just go to sleep. You know it’s going to be the most important round of your life, but you can handle it. Just go out there and do what you do. Just get in your own little world and go out there and thrash ‘em.” Note the contrast between another popular coping mechanism used by athletes facing pressure, the old, “Just pretend it’s an ordinary competition!” admonition. This probably messes up the subconscious more than anything! But then what does he do after? He retools his swing, and while studying videos, realizes he relied on timing more than optimal swing mechanics. This is a guy who says he’s obsessed with winning, but unlike many of his competitors, he’s answering to a higher calling REPRESENTED by winning - get the difference? At a press conference two days before the 2007 Masters (where he was runner-up to Zach Johnson) Tiger – holding trophies from the previous two major championships (’06 British Open and PGA) - was asked if he was thinking about another Tiger Slam (holding all four major titles at once, but not in the same calendar year ala the so-called Grand Slam). He replied: “No. I’m thinking about trying to place my golf ball around this course, that’s about it. My whole preparation is getting the ball in play and putting the ball on the correct parts of the green and getting the speed of these things…and that’s it.” Tiger gives the gift of this perspective to all of us, over and over, and we, with the help of the superficial media, keep ignoring it in favor of pressing the issue of our results-obsessed mentality. No wonder Tiger has little patience for the media! Here are some tips on how to cultivate a strong work/play ethic:   Make Work Fun: It’s not enough anymore to put your head down, work hard and produce results. Reject the “just make it through the day” mentality rooted in narrow values like puritanical social climbing. The most powerful competitive stance is to get the biggest rush from the battle itself. By releasing your attachment to the outcome, you can experience the pure joy of competition and push your limits without distraction in pursuit of peak performance. Cultivate a pure motivation that extends beyond winning and losing, as Tiger demonstrated when he overhauled his swing despite competitive success. Pursue endeavors that you love and represent the highest expression of your talents. Have fun at all costs, understanding that this is the true secret of champions.   Expand Your Horizons: Discard society’s harmful programming that values shortcuts, decadence, and conformity. Forget moderation in this context - take risks and push limits to realize true peak performance Transcend the energy struggle to beat opponents and the repetition of control dramas that you developed as coping mechanisms throughout your life. Realize that pursuing something bigger than your selfish needs will lead to performance breakthroughs thanks to the “love is power” concept. A selfless, evolved approach will create a collective escalation of passion among those around you and provide a more powerful, pure and long-lasting source of motivation than focusing narrowly on personal gain.   Be Comfortable With Competition. The negative emotional baggage connected with results-oriented competitiveness has led many to loathe putting it all on the line due to fear of failure. Winners contribute to the peak performance and personal growth of all competitors, so don’t be afraid to enjoy victory and the yachts and mansions that you might accumulate as a consequence; “you don’t have to apologize for anything.” Become comfortable “going for the throat in competition, then sportsmanship after.” If you’re seven shots back with seven holes to play, don’t give up; relish the opportunity to chase. If you are ahead or running neck and neck with a competitor, savor the opportunity to push each other to greater heights.   Work Smart – Having fun and working hard will not lead to success unless your work is focused, guided by expert coaching and directly applicable to your peak performance goals. Be brutally honest with yourself and make a clear decision to align your behavior with your stated goal of peak performance. Understand that this entails sacrificing things that bring you and your ego a certain measure of satisfaction, but will lead to more fulfillment, productivity and less stress. Pay particular attention to the importance of focusing on one endeavor at a time and achieving a smooth transition to the next. Seek out coaches, experts and friends who will tell it like it is. Do the same when you look into the mirror and then take specific and decisive action to address your weaknesses. Witness the example of scrawny Tiger and Annika venturing into the weight room and emerging with another distinct advantage over their rivals. TIMESTAMPS: Tiger Woods has just won his 82nd tournament on the PGA tour. It’s quite a record! [3:30] After so many setbacks and injuries, Tiger is undisputedly the greatest comeback athlete. [05:19] Tiger has set an example as a competitor. [08:00] The value and the meaning is found in the process, not in the mere holding of the trophy. [11:34] Focus on the process, not the result. [13:33] You play each shot independent on whatever happened before. [16:59] Tiger looked at the competition at the Masters as the most important thing in his life, rather than heeding some coaching advice that would say, “Just pretend it is an ordinary day.” [19:26] Four tips to cultivate your own strong work/play ethic are: make work fun, expand your horizons, be comfortable with competition, and work smart. [23:50]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a very unusual podcast with my old friend and former professional triathlon circuit cohort Rip Esselstyn. After our swim, bike, and run journeys ended in the 1990s, Rip and I both continued the world of diet, health, and peak performance, and have been working hard to help people get healthy and fit for decades since. Here’s where the story gets interesting: Rip has gone on to become a bestselling author and advocate...for the plant-based lifestyle! This honors the legacy of his father, mother, and sister, who are all involved in the movement and do cookbooks and retreats together. Rip’s father is Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn of the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, and is famed for reversing heart disease with dietary intervention of the low fat, plant-based nature. If you come from the ancestral health camp, this show is going to be an exercise in challenging your beliefs, being open-minded, and thinking critically. This could be a growth experience, even if you object strongly to a Rip’s passionate advocacy for radically different dietary strategy than the ancestral low-carb approach. Tune in as Rip and I bounce back and forth from exploring common ground (e.g., ditch processed food like nasty vegetable oils, avoid overconsuming protein and overstimulating growth factors, watch out for allergenic dairy products and excess calories from oils and juicing, get your butt moving more in daily life, pursuing athletic peak performance goals throughout life) and into the hot button, controversial items where ancestral health and plant-based are in direct conflict. I strive to be open minded and receptive to feedback in all areas of life, and it was interesting to reflect upon how Rip and his movement have delivered great results, a passionate following, and honor the compelling goal of being good stewards to the planet. When you hear the infectious enthusiasm in Rip’s voice, you will realize that he is getting people to wake up and take charge of their health and fitness. That said, it’s often a difficult exercise to have your own belief foundation rocked, and this will happen when Rip launches into his plant strong boilerplate that all meat is bad, eggs are no bueno, saturated fat intake is a heart disease risk factor, sugar is a scapegoat instead of public enemy number one, and so forth. Wild times! I always enjoy engaging with Ripper and absorbing his positive energy.  Who knows, maybe some of your own beliefs will be reaffirmed, and maybe you’ll come away with a renewed appreciation for being open-minded and seeing all sides of the coin. Backing up a few steps, it’s easy to conclude that any step away from the Standard American Diet, where an estimated 71% of calories come from highly processed edible food-like substances, you are going to be a big winner. Enough about diet, hang in there until the end when Rip talks about “The Feel,” a magical and metaphysical concept he exposed me to when we were athletes, that can be relevant in all areas of life. Sometimes when you try too hard, things get more difficult. And sometimes when you relax, go with the flow, you can get into the flow-like state that Rip calls “The Feel,” you access a higher peak performance state. Get ready for the one and only Rip Esselstyn and check out his Plant Strong podcast and website some time. PS – a short while after recording this show, Rip broke the world record in the men’s 55-59 swimming 200-meter backstroke with a time of 2:21! TIMESTAMPS:  We all agree that the first step is to get rid of all the shit in your diet. [04:49] Rip describes a study where patients with bad heart disease were using a plant-based diet to lower cholesterol. [14:25] When he was an athlete at UT between 1982 and 1986, the athlete’s dining hall was an “abomination!” [20:03] The packaged foods we buy are loaded with sugar, salt and fat repeatedly layered on each other that get us addicted. [21:51] Can different approaches work? [28:21] The danger is excessive protein which can overstimulate the growth factors. [39:06] We’ve been misled about milk. Olives have more nutrients that milk! [44:30] Can you consume carbohydrates without jacking up your blood sugar? [48:18] According to the American Heart Association, you should get around 10 percent of calories from fat which is lower that the Keto people. [58:10] What does it truly mean to eat healthy? [0:00:11] Does Rip, while espousing the plant-based diet, allow for any animal products? [01:02:15] Rip’s wife has made an amazing success story in the Texas school system. [01:10:24] Rip talks about “the feel”. [01:12:48]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) As promised on the Get Over Yourself podcast, we go where no modern media has gone before. After wrapping up a great interview about the carnivore diet, I decided to record William Shewfelt talking about his strategies for focus, discipline, and productivity in daily life. It starts with an “anchor’—in William’s case it’s waking up at 4:30am and getting to the gym for a nice workout before the crowds arrive and the day gets too busy. In this show, I wanted to get into the necessary balance between prioritizing sleep, being disciplined to get up and kick ass during the day, and also being gentle and nurturing to yourself and not pushing things too hard. In my case, I’m wondering if I’m harboring latent rigid programming from my days as a professional triathlete, whereby I am a little wimpy on the sleep thing instead of getting up and getting shit done like a real man? I was literally asleep for half of my 9-year career on the pro triathlon circuit: 10 hours every night and a two-hour nap every afternoon. I believed the more I slept the better I performed, and didn’t have real-life pressures to compromise my luxurious sleep practices. William says getting into the habit of getting up and moving gives him more energy for the day, not less. This Breather show will get you thinking about the relative merits of all your habits, the importance of engaging in mindful behaviors rather than let goals and focus drift (especially in today’s hyperconnected, overstimulated society), and also about the incredible wisdom of bodybuilders. Don’t laugh, the bros pumping iron have repeatedly been decades ahead of health and fitness trends. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his brethren in the golden age of bodybuilding in the 1970s and 1980s were eating keto/carnivore style diets, balancing stress and rest much more effectively than modern day endurance and CrossFit freaks, and had better physiques than today’s bodybuilders who are swole up on excessive doping regimens. Enjoy this lively and inspiring unplugged show with William Shewfelt! TIMESTAMPS: William Shewfelt has a routine that is a combination of regimen vs. nurturing yourself. [04:13] William talks about how the bodybuilders in the old days manage their carnivore diets. [09:40]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William enjoys the extreme honor of being on the show for a third time, a great opportunity to check back in and get refocused because this dude is super focused and superconscious. Our conversation kicks off with some great commentary from William about the importance of developing an “anchor” for a productive day, which in his case is waking up at 4:30am and getting to the gym. We did a whole Breather show about that deal, and I ponder the fine line between taking care of yourself and not overstressing, but also getting focused, disciplined, and getting shit done. Could me not wanting to awaken at 4:30am be a self-limiting belief that I manifest by being too tired to wake up at 4:30am? Could I manifest a more productive day from my wussy boy fragile ex-athlete mindset by waking up at 6:00am and kicking some butt, instead of waiting for that perfectly graceful awakening at 6:45-7:15am usually? After all, when I loosened my dietary guidelines in the experimental phase of eating more overall calories, including starting my day with a big green super nutrition smoothie instead of fasting, I admit that this became a slippery slope of indulgence and diminishing discipline. On the flip side, I share the benefits of my morning cold plunge and recent experiment of fasting until 12 noon every day being mainly to ingrain pro-active patterns and self-discipline. William definitely knows first-hand how essential discipline is, and as we discuss what it is that makes Tiger Woods such an exceptional athlete, William makes the astute observation that, “He has a mental edge that so many of the other guys don’t have.” Yes, being physically committed to your fitness is important, but if you don’t have discipline, how can you expect to get anything done? How can you expect to push yourself beyond what you think your limits are? William points out that, “Adhering to your goals comes down to understanding what your priorities are, and that comes from a certain awareness: What are your health circumstances, what are your goals, what’s important to you?”  He then shares the inspiring mindset he applied to his acting career, which he says anyone can apply to basically any circumstance in life. Once William got the “burning desire” to act, he focused on the vision he had of himself booking a starring role in a TV show to work towards. He broke it down extremely practically: he knew he needed an agent, credits on a resume, acting skills, but also to clear up his skin, since he had severe acne at the time. But he knew all of these steps, no matter how big or small, were crucial moves he had to make in order to achieve his goals. His priorities shifted, and he committed big time to pursuing his dreams, showing up to every audition he could, and creating a great daily routine in the process. What’s interesting is that William discovered during this extremely hectic time in his life that, “Putting my health and fitness at the forefront is the only thing that allowed me to work so hard my last year of college without having burnout or health issues.” He was dealing with an enormous workload while pursuing a career in an industry that is infamously difficult to break into, but his commitment to his fitness allowed him to balance his priorities as he steadily made moves in the right direction.  Yes, it’s turned out pretty well for William so far, and because of his success and positive perspective, he often gets asked for advice on his Instagram about what people can do to start making seriously affective changes in their life. A lot of the time people want all the answers and they want to start implementing every change they need to make in one day. But William’s outlook is much more realistic and relaxed: just change one thing - like starting to do as many pushups as you can in the morning, right after waking, for 1 month - and then get back to him. William believes starting people off with one specific fitness ritual is really where massive change can occur, because once people start being mindful about their fitness routine, then that bleeds over to their diet, which carries over to all areas of their consciousness. Once you start eating better and feeling better, you find that you have more energy, and then you realize you’re literally happier, and actually motivated to set goals and go after whatever it is that you want out of life. For William, the goal is to wake up excited about whatever it is you can accomplish that day, and not to feel like there’s this mountain of responsibility and doom looming over you, and the best way to do that is through discipline and self-awareness. This show will help you leverage your best intentions for diet, fitness, and lifestyle goals, and follow William’s policy of “take action, then ponder things later!”   TIMESTAMPS: Brad and William discuss outstanding sports performances. [05:01] Putting yourself in pressure situations teaches you a lot. [10:26] It depends on self-awareness of who you are that determines what your priorities are. [13:15] Putting health and fitness to the forefront is the thing that allowed him to work so hard. [16:36] You have to commit to something. [20:42] William’s wake up time is 4:30 a.m.  Doesn’t recommend it for everyone. [22:41] When you compromise, it leads to more compromise. [25:42] Instill the habit of ACTION. [32:55] William describes his transition from vegan to carnivore diets. [33:57] If you want to try carnivore, it’s important to check off some boxes. [39:19] If you have a compromised immune system, consuming those plant anti-nutrients can be a problem. [40:46] Is broccoli the miracle food? [44:15] There are many ways to supplement for calcium like eggshells or bone supplements. [47:48] Everything is up-regulated when we are fasting. [49:22] What is someone doing carnivore actually eating? [52:21] Brad wonders about the long term effects. [57:17] There’s a lot less to think about if you commit to this diet. [01:01:48] Food is an experience. [01:04:27] To do it right, a “cheat day”, is a social experience. [01:07:41] What is carnivore shredding? [01:09:42]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Writer Michael Simmons breaks everything down everything for us in this fantastic Medium.com article so we can incorporate the most useful and effective tips that will help us be more like Buffett. Enjoy this 13-step process to help you become more focused, strategic, and prioritized in investing and in life.  The first step is determining your true values and goals, otherwise, you’ll find yourself wondering, “Why do my goals leave me feeling so empty?” Well, here’s the thing: you need to reflect on where your values come from: are they truly your own, or are they the result of the culture and environment you grew up in? From your peers to your parents to the consumerist agenda permeating modern society, who knows how deeply ingrained certain ideas are into your mind, without you even realizing it?! It’s also crucial to make to-do lists and prioritize; go for the big rocks first a la Steven Covey and get good at it through repetition; identify your very top priority, do it first, and measure results carefully; filter out unnecessary stuff by getting better at saying “no;” and get expert coaching and accountability partners. Check in with yourself and your habits, and determine if you are guilty of “Procrasticlearing” - a term coined by Gretchen Rubin - as a way to avoid doing the necessary tasks on your to-do list. This is something so many people are guilty of, and it’s understandable: you’ve got a ton of tasks to tick off on the list, with no idea where to start. The pressure starts to mount, and it gets overwhelming. “I know,” you think to yourself. “I’ll organize all my utensils! Or my sock drawer! No, wait - I’ll wrap up all my holiday gifts, or clear out my computer…Then I’ll feel accomplished, like I really did something.” Wrong! That’s not the road to take, especially when you’re getting anxious about the things that you really need to just get done. Just focus on what you need to do, and do it.  Also, something that I don’t think a lot of people realize is that you need to make time for organizing your priorities. We’re so used to having calendars and reminders and all kinds of apps and tools on our devices, but what about investing in a plain old fashioned calendar? Yes, I’m talking about a literal calendar, one that allows you to physically block out your time and see how you’re balancing your priorities throughout the day and week. And if a physical calendar is not your thing, give Evernote a try, if you haven’t already. Evernote has been by far my favorite way to effectively organize all my thoughts, notes, schedule, to-do list, etc. Having a combination of a calendar, to-do list and notebook on a digital platform really helps me stay focused and clear, because it’s something I can update and have access to anywhere, which helps me keep myself accountable. Another important thing to note that Simmons says is that, “Prioritizing is a skill” and that every time you see all your priorities, it’s an opportunity to get better at prioritizing. Once you start to incorporate prioritizing into your daily habits, you’ll see that you get better and better at it the more you do it. A great example of truly incorporating prioritizing into your daily life is to, “Do your priority first,” something I’ve adopted from my friend Andre Obradovic. In the mornings, straight after my cold plunge and stretching routine, I went straight into a few hours of super-focused work (book writing) before even daring to check my emails and messages. Once I did the one priority I knew I needed to get done, I would email him to confirm that I did this, and then I would go on with my day. This kind of discipline is really integral to accomplishing things, and sometimes you simply can’t do it alone - having someone who holds you accountable just makes it a lot easier for you to actually follow through. Commit to doing that one thing first, because if you push it off for later in the day, you’ll often find that you just keep pushing it to tomorrow, day after day. Another thing that will help you stay focused and disciplined is by making an “Avoid At All Costs” list. These are the things you know that you can’t do without getting distracted, frustrated, or losing a big chunk of time out of your day. It takes a lot of energy and self-restraint to not do the things on this list, but the thing is, when you’re not deliberate in your actions, you’re likely to fall into old habits and lose time. Eliminate potential distractions before they can happen, so you’re not forced to confront them - this is why saying “No” is such a great skill to cultivate. We all have situations in life that we need to start saying no to, but you shouldn’t wait for the stress of battling those situations to drain you, simply remove them. Essentially: take the problem out of the equation for yourself. At the end of the day, we’re all guilty of putting off the most important item on our to-do lists. Why? Simmons, the author of the article, says he’s guilty of this because, “I often resist the thing that is most important, because it requires me to confront my fears and self-sabotaging beliefs. Therefore, I always operate more effectively when I share my priorities with others, every day, and every week. Accountability forces me to be brutally honest with myself...it helps me put my foot on the accelerator.”  To sum it up: Determine your true values. Determine your true goals. Set aside time for prioritization: daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Make a list of everything you have to do. Get your to-do list out of your head, and physically put it onto paper. Practice the 80/20 rule in all areas of your life. Identify your single most important priority, and do that thing first, every day. Message your accountability partner to confirm you did it. Collect and measure metrics primarily on that “one thing.” Put (mostly) everything else on your “Avoid At All Costs” list. Prepare for, and envision what will happen if you get distracted by things on the “Avoid” list. This will help illuminate just how difficult and energy-consuming it is to stay away from distracting stuff. Practice saying “No.” Get both accountability and coaching. TIMESTAMPS: Brad presents a 13-step process to get inspiration. Numbers 1 and 2 are: determine your true values and goals. [03:43] Set aside time for prioritizing. [06:54] Make a list of everything that you have to do.  Getting it out of your head and onto paper is cathartic. [09:46] Do your top priorities first.  [10:24] If you leave your one thing for later in the day, it probably won't get done that day. [14:23] Measure the metrics of the items on your list. [15:13] Put everything else on your avoid at all costs list. [18:04] Practice saying “no.” [19:52] Get both accountability and coaching. [20:43] Brad summarizes these steps from the article. [22:52]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Nelson is the co-founder of Joovv, makers of photobiomodulation devices, aka red light therapy. If you have biohacking fatigue by now, don’t worry. Red light therapy is a simple and scientifically validated way to improve cellular function and will help you get in closer alignment with your circadian rhythm. In this show, you will learn a nice overview of the different types of light on the UV spectrum, the disastrous impact of spending an average of 90% of our time indoors under artificial light, the importance of minimizing blue light exposure after dark, in favor of yellow/orange/red light sources, and the therapeutic benefits of exposure to the correct spectrums of both visible red light and (invisible) near-infrared light.  You may have seen small red lights used in beauty salons for years - because they are known to help fight wrinkles by stimulating collagen production and speeding the healing of damaged skin. But the big success here is that red light exposure has been proven to enhance mitochondrial function – essentially you get better at generating cellular energy and clearing out metabolic waste products from your cells.  Going from handheld wands to total body red light therapy is definitely cutting edge, and worth checking out - especially for the benefit of improving your circadian rhythm alignment when you use near sunrise or sunset. In this show, you will learn a nice overview of the different types of light on the UV spectrum, the disastrous impact of spending an average of 90% of our time indoors under artificial light, the importance of minimizing blue light exposure after dark, in favor of yellow/orange/red light sources, and the therapeutic benefits of exposure to the correct spectrums of both visible red light and (invisible) near-infrared light. Exposure to the correct wavelengths of visible red light (~660nm) and near-infrared light (~800nm) helps your cells produce more ATP energy and also to clear waste products more efficiently, by mobilizing nitric oxide trapped in the mitochondria and allowing oxygen to return to the cell and increase ATP production. This is so beneficial today because our cellular function is under assault by crap like EMFs at a level unlike any other time in human history. We necessarily get a little sciency at times to help you understand the different forms of light on the UV spectrum and how they impact health, but don’t worry—this show is great for the casual listener who is looking for simple, straightforward, sustainable ways to improve health. After all, a five-minute session each day is all you need to succeed. Scott’s Joovv operation is dedicated to education, so visiting their website is an excellent first step, and then you can decide for yourself if you want to try the product. As listeners may be aware, I have been an enthusiast of red light therapy for close to three years now, but I have used a handheld device for the specific purpose of optimizing testosterone production (yes, the wand is applied down the front of my pants!). After more reading and research, I decided to go all-in with full-body red light therapy. There are not many health optimization strategies that can deliver undisputed results with absolutely no negative side effects, so consider learning more and trying out red light therapy. TIMESTAMPS: Photobiomodulation is known as red light therapy that benefits cellular repair. [03:29] Exposure to this red light therapy can be a couple of times a day. [07:48] There have been very few negative comments about this therapy. [09:49] We spend 90% of our time indoors which is the blue light which is really artificial light. [11:28] Our bodies respond differently to different wavelengths of light. [13:31] If we are working in an area with nice window exposure to outside, is the window interfering with our healthy exposure to sunlight? [16:23]The warmer the color at night in terms of oranges and reds, the less disruptive it is to your, your circadian rhythms. [19:57] We are talking about the therapeutic use of red and near-infrared products as well as candlelight and orange glasses. [21:28] These wavelengths of red and near-infrared light help the mitochondria of our cells produce more energy. [24:32] There is research on the impact of this therapy on cancer patients and people wanting fewer wrinkles. [27:23] Why are we only hearing about this now? [29:26] Someone who is interested in this can learn what is best for their own therapeutic window.  [31:47] How is this different than an infrared sauna? [34:12] Is there a do-it-yourself way of getting these benefits? [37:44] What about ocular health? [42:48] Our cells respond very favorably metabolically to both the ketogenic diet and red light therapy. [45:51] There are many devices available; all sizes and prices. [51:00]Is there some way to kind of mitigate the damage by spending some evening exposure time in front of the red lights? [53:07]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) On the heels of the previous breather show about the constrained model of energy expenditure, I talk about what happens when you ignore these insights and try to power through hectic modern life like a rock star. You fall into what top MMA trainer (and previous GOY podcast guest) Joel Jamieson calls “recovery debt,” where important body functions get compromised as you overdo it. This can include immune function, inflammation control, and muscle repair, leading to the dreaded breakdown, burnout, illness, and injury. If you at times feel superhuman in go go go mode, realize that these highs of sustained work performance or training volume are fueled by the chronic overproduction of stress hormones — a state of “Adrenalin Dominance” as detailed by Dr. Michael Platt in his book of the same name. I mention briefly how Dr. Platt recommends applying progesterone cream to blunt the production of adrenalin, estrogen, and insulin, and how “adrenal fatigue” is misunderstood; the cause of this condition is actually adrenalin dominance. Insufficient attention to recovery, however, is the true cause of your demise here; maybe it’s not the workout itself, but what you did for the remainder of those 22 hours that day affects your body on a deeper level. Does the body like to be pushed hard and challenged? Of course, it does...but when you challenge your body (either in training or just in life, at work), then you do need to compensate with the amount of energy you exert. We know that anything that is stimulating to the body is a form of stress (positive or negative) and should be countered by restful, low-stress activities, but people often forget how important it is to make time for rest and recovery. Now, there are plenty of people who feel like they have an endless source of energy, who never get tired, who think, “I can go all day without taking breaks and I’m still energized by evening!” Unfortunately, that’s really not the case. People who have massive energy output at all times probably achieve this (in part) due to the fact that their bodies are overproducing stress hormones. They’re in flight or flight mode, and don’t even realize it, in spite of all the obvious signs: increased alertness, energy levels, and endurance… Some people can sustain this for days, some people can live like this for weeks, months, even years! But at what price? This overstimulation of your body’s natural stress response has serious long term health effects; suppressing your immune system and compromising your ability to control inflammation. To be clear, this is not just about workouts — there are other very important environmental stimuli people often forget even count as stress. An obvious one? The workplace. The moment you enter your place of work, you’ve entered high-stress mode, and regardless of if you love your job, your coworkers, and your work environment, your body still reacts to all the stimuli in your environment. Are you currently dealing with symptoms of adrenaline dominance? Do you crash out of pure exhaustion on weekends, crave sugar, or suffer from cold hands and feet? Another thing you can watch out for is salivary cortisol levels. According to Dr. Platt, when you test salivary cortisol and find it to be low, that’s a symptom of adrenaline dominance, not adrenal insufficiency, because your body has shut down “superfluous metabolic processes,” like immune function, good digestion, and circulation to your hands and feet, because your body is just trying to deal with the issues at hand: your stress. If you do suffer from any of these symptoms, it’s time to make some changes. This show will inspire you to examine your energy expenditure and also get real with yourself about how you’re really feeling, so you can make the necessary changes to ensure you’re prioritizing rest and recovery and functioning at peak performance. TIMESTAMPS: Do you turn a blind eye to your limit on maximum energy expenditure? [03:34] When you challenge your body, you need to compensate with the rest of your life behaviors to tone down your energy expenditure. [06:04] Re-bound workouts are specially designed workouts that can actually speed your recovery. [08:48] When you overstimulate the stress response, you are looking at a long-term repercussions with the suppression of immune function [10:45] Overproduction of adrenaline appears to be related to mental illness. [15:38] Around age 50, males stop producing normal levels of progesterone which leads to the spare tire! [17:59] Watch out for those overstress patterns. [19:16]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Zagarino is the mastermind behind the “1989TheStory.com” project, a historical account of the greatest triathlon race of all time. In the aftermath of the wonderful interview with protagonists Mark Allen and Dave Scott, I catch up with my old-time triathlon training partner, sponsor, and mentor to reflect not only on the significance of the Mark and Dave story, but how this athletic battle can translate into an assortment of life lessons and peak performance inspiration. Scott was a prominent figure in the triathlon scene for many years in the 80s and 90s. His entrepreneurial spirit ushered the sport into the modern era in many ways. He was the point man for huge sponsorship deals for the Hawaii Ironman, he dreamed up spectator-friendly competition formats and brought unique new events to life, and he was the first person to form a team of professional athletes under one sponsor and connected directly with his charity, Triathletes For Kids. His long career in sports marketing has recently returned him to triathlon for this ambitious multimedia project centered around the 1989 Ironwar. Even if you aren’t a triathlete, I think you will appreciate our discussion of how we can take inspiration from athletes putting everything on the line, dusting themselves off and carrying on after failures, and the need for all of us to pursue our passions and test our limits in daily life. TIMESTAMPS: Brad and Scott talk about the life lessons, the metaphors, and the inspiration that you can draw from the Ironman race itself. [04:08] The well known 1989 Iron War with Mark Allen and Dave Scott is historic. [07:23] There was no legacy in triathlon until the late 80s. [10:57] Did Mark’s marathon in 1989 set a record? [12:57] Scott talks about how this even taught us about real human character. [14:59] What was the level of Dave’s career at this point? [17:51] The relationship between these two men evolved over the years. [19:48] A demonstration of real human character is the way Dave Scott took his defeat. [27:56] Some folks are happy with “one and done.” [31:57] Is it mental toughness that carries the athlete above the pack? [35:25] The ability to focus has changed drastically in 30 years. [39:44] Peer pressure can discourage children. [43:14] Zagarino’s message is about building character and helping others. [44:18] Scott talks about becoming a monk. [49:17] There’s no correlation at all between triathlon and health. [56:22]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) I talk about my favorite subject of Speedgolf and reflect on the battle between positive and negative thoughts when pushing your body to its limits, as well as the delicate balance between unleashing your competitive intensity to kick butt in life and being sensible with your goals and pursuits such that you protect your health, and that your endeavors are appropriate and fit into your current life responsibilities, fitness level, and age. Instead of buying into the fanaticism and romanticizing of extreme goals, perhaps you can choose things you really love without regard to how they stack up tonpeer and cultural judgements. But what about when you take on a tough physical challenge and you’re confronted by the difficulty of being torn between positive and negative thoughts regarding your performance? I flash back to a hike Mia Moore and I went on one sunny day in Lake Tahoe. It was challenging, and it was pretty hot out, which prompted me to ask her, “are you doing ok?” so many times that she said, “don’t ask me that anymore - because I don’t want to distract my mind.” Sometimes, the constant checking in can open up a whole can of worms and lead you down what feels like a never ending spiral of negative thoughts: maybe I am feeling tired...maybe I am feeling dehydrated...maybe I can’t do this after all…. It was in this spirit that I chose to soldier on through the oppressive heat, a tough course I had never played before, as well as my own body’s symptoms as I committed to sticking it out to the very end with my Speedgolf game that day. However, as I learned the hard way, you never want to ignore how you’re feeling, and I experienced first hand exactly why it’s so dangerous to push yourself past your limits. Even though the balls were going long and straight, I myself could barely see straight. My arms were tingling and starting to feel numb; yes, it was that bad. While the entire ordeal was tough, so tough it had me feeling like I was hovering over the edge of death, it was also an extremely rewarding lesson to learn. One thing’s for sure though, I would have felt a lot better had I just used an RTX Cooling Glove. Sure, I felt proud of myself for finishing such a difficult course in such challenging conditions, but I also just really felt like crap for the next 14 hours. So please, do yourself a favor, and be careful about exercising in hot weather - it is the single most profound performance limiter. When striving for peak performance, make sure you do so in conditions that are both sensible and optimal for your body.   TIMESTAMPS: Brad uses the example of a recent speed golf tournament to talk about passion and competitive intensity. [04:29] It’s a battle between positive and negative thoughts. [07:06] The “Barbarian” workout is pure torture. [09:16] What your mindset is, can determine your strength under such circumstances. [10:11] Athletes need to be careful performing in heat. [11:59] Brad talks about thinking sensibly about what you do with your time and energy. [16:34] The concept of one and done has some good points. [18:07]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a great honor to connect with two legends of triathlon on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the greatest triathlon race of all time and what many observers call the greatest endurance competition of all time. That’s the 1989 “Ironwar,” where Mark Allen and Dave Scott battled for the Hawaii Ironman world championship title, side-by-side for eight hours, before Mark pulled away to achieve his long-awaited first victory in Hawaii. The race was special for so many reasons: First, it was a transcendent performance that has stood for 30 years. The times of 8:09 and 8:10 shattered the previous world record by 20 minutes. Third place Greg Welch and the rest of the world’s elite were 23 minutes+ behind the duo in front—two athletes at the very top of their game pushing each other to the best performances of their lives. Even today, no pro has bested the six-minute per mile pace these two held across the steamy hot lava fields of Kona on the heels of swimming 2.4 miles and cycling 112 miles. Second, the confluence of career arc’s made for high drama. Allen was the undisputed #1 triathlete in the world, virtually unbeatable at all distances from the Olympic distance circuit, to his 10 for 10 domination of the world long course championships in Nice, France. However, he was definitely cursed in Hawaii, with a string of mistakes and misfortunes keeping him from the victory that was the single void in his career accomplishments. Dave on the other hand was the King of Kona—six victories, many busting his own previous world record time and setting a superhuman standard for peaking on demand and performing in the extreme heat of Kona. By 1989 however, Dave seemed to be at the tail end of his career, was not racing much on the world circuit, and missed the 1988 Ironman due to injury. The pressure on both athletes to come through on the big day was enormous. Thanks to an ambitious project by the Scott Zagarino Agency, the story of 1989 is being told in more detail than ever before. Check out the website 1989TheStory.com for a serial publication of articles from Mark and Dave about all things relating to the big race and their career and personal challenges at the time. Thirty years is sufficient time for reflection and perspective, and Mark and Dave each offer vulnerable and revealing insights about the psyche of a champion athlete and the challenges and pressures relating to performing on the world stage and pushing the limits of human endurance. If you are a triathlon enthusiast, this will be a huge treat. But even if you’ve never heard of these two senior citizens, the insights they share have a powerful application to all manner of peak performance goals, and striking the delicate balance between competing hard and achieving goals, and trying to remain healthy and balanced along the way. TIMESTAMPS: Legends Mark Allen and Dave Scott connect on the eve of the Hawaii Ironman to talk about their Iron war in 1989. [03:36] Are they still enjoying their incredible story of thirty years ago? [13:20] They have many stories to tell of the experience. [15:32] 1989 was about a race but it was also about life. [30:57] You may as well be yourself; everybody else is taken. [39:41] In the old days, there were fewer “tools” with which to measure how you were doing. [41:43] Slow down to go faster. [47:10] How are they handling the memories of the big “Iron war?” [58:11]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Pursue your passions, be of service, make a contribution to the planet aligned with the highest expression of your talents! Don’t you love all the high minded talk that’s come out these days about having your cake and eating it too? I’ve always been good about pursuing my passions and not settling for a miserable existence in the name of economic security or consumerism ideals. However, there is a fine balance to strike between irresponsible surf bum and becoming consumed by unhealthy wealth ideals, isn’t there? In this Breather show, I share some of my personal journey as a writer/content creator as well as some insights from investor legend Warren Buffett, as detailed in a great article on the Medium.com. Buffett has long been the poster boy for minimalism (in life and in investment strategy), focus, discipline and long-term vision. You’ll get some memorable insights that might help frame not only your investment strategy, but how you conduct yourself in other areas of life, such as relationships and your diet/fitness regimen. One of the most inspiring things you can take away from today’s show is the idea that competition is good, even helpful. Don’t feel let down by those moments of extreme struggle and difficulty strewn along your path, because those hindrances are exactly what help you grow and achieve your goals. Take Mark Sisson and his super popular website, MarksDailyApple. It’s not like Mark started his blog and it was an overnight sensation: BAM, one blog post, and millions of readers! Instead, Mark’s blog was his passion project, something he did for many years before it became what it did. But when you have this kind of high-minded motivation and intention when pursuing your passions, things always seem to work out.  Another great idea to take from Buffet is the importance of saying “No.” Don’t waste time doing unnecessary things; instead be committed to staying focused, and prioritize things on your to-do list. Discipline and minimalism will take you far, and creating strict boundaries for yourself in all areas of your life is something you should view as a necessity, not an option, because it’s in your best interest to be strict with how you spend your time. Try implementing just a few of Warren’s tips into your daily life/habits to see for yourself just how much your life changes, and stay tuned for a piggyback show where we’ll cover 13 practical tips to be like Buffett! TIMESTAMPS: Find the balance between pursuing your passions and the work you do to contribute to society [5:53]. Why so many similar stores are within such close proximity to one another (theory of abundance) [7:00]. The truth about our current economy. 50% of Americans have zero net worth and don’t own anything [11:30]. How MarksDailyApple went from being a side passion project to a super successful blog [13:00]. How to find a happy medium between minimalism and consumerism [15:55]. Why Warren Buffet famously says “No” to almost everything [18:01]. Warren has no computer, no smartphone, and doesn't even monitor the stock market [22:01].Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William and I finally succeed in transitioning over to talk about his current area of passion and focus - becoming shredded and helping others achieve their ideal body composition goals. Now that you know where William is coming from, you can fully appreciate his recommendations for cultivating the proper mindset, exercise program, and dietary strategy to take your body composition goals to the ultimate level. William doesn’t only dream big, he has put all his lofty goals into action by sustaining a lifestyle that allows him to maintain food satiety and great body composition all while having the energy to spare. We speak passionately about “the black hole of cardio training” and how burning too many calories leads to sugar cravings and unnecessary cortisol hikes and he tells us how to get our dream bodies without calorie tracking or overtraining – methods that will undoubtedly exhaust you mentally and physically. William favors an intuitive approach when it comes to workouts and eating strategy, warning against the obsessive self-quantification and tracking that can drive you nuts and burn you out. “Tracking is like riding a tricycle,” he says. In this show, you will get past the knee-jerk criticisms about carnivore-based diets and learn from someone who’s made it work very well for 1.5 years and running. He speaks about the risks involved with eating a mostly-meaty diet and the ways he implores negating those risks altogether. William describes the rationale for leveraging fasting and ketosis and trying out the carnivore plan, whereby he increases protein intake and moderates his fat intake to make those final steps of progress to super-ripped. William lets us in on the secret of the kind of protein that took him to his ideal body mass in a brief time period. We figure out what collagen should actually be used for, the best type and right way to consume it as well as the supplements he believes in. By increasing nutrient density with the right foods and using the proper training, William promises you will get stronger, faster and leaner. He talks about the way to get better-looking and shapelier muscle by reverting back to the golden age of weight training. He also lets us in on the secret of just how many days we should really be lifting, how many reps we should be doing, and what pound of weights to use that hit the exact sweet spot. William demonstrates how old school beliefs meet new and how the future is unstoppable for anyone as long as they practice confidence and execution. TIMESTAMPS: The new trend of the carnivore diet is something to think about. [03:29] Always maintain a strong alignment between your stated goals and your diet, exercise and lifestyle habits. [05:17] William incorporated intermittent fasting along with carnivore diet. [07:45} How does William manage the fat burning? [09:56] When he tried to get as strong as he possibly could, he was stronger but looked worse. . [11:53] William’s diet philosophy is heavily influenced by Ketogenic diet and carnivore diet. He talks about how his diet has evolved. [15:03] Is eating so much protein bad for longevity? [17:36] If food is not nutrient dense, you don’t need it. [21:57] The purpose of tracking and biofeedback is to guarantee results.  Does it do that? [23:11] How do we best pair the fasting, the exercise and the meals? [25:24] William’s diet is based around beef, eggs and fish. [28:34] Egg yolks should be orange indicating the hen ate grass, worms and bugs. [31:48] William does not go for a lot of fat. [34:12] You can survive without plants. [38:51] When he was on Vegan diet, he felt great for several months and then slowly over time he got worse. [42:12] If you feel like crap, it's probably not good for you. [45:31] Usually 45 minute workouts are enough for William. [50:37] One does not need to make a huge time investment to do this. [52:43]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Happiness Report is the ultimate authority on global happiness, ranking 156 countries by their happiness levels. It’s pretty interesting looking at the list of the Top 10 happiest countries in 2018, as determined by the latest study: Finland Norway Denmark Iceland Switzerland Netherlands Canada New Zealand Sweden Australia   Similarly, The Bloomberg Health Index ranks the healthiest countries in the world based on several factors, including life expectancy, health risks, availability of clean water, malnutrition, and causes of death.   Here are the Top 10 healthiest countries in the world:   Italy Iceland Switzerland Singapore Australia Spain Japan Sweden Israel Luxembourg   I’ll add now that the US happens to rank as the #34 healthiest country, in large part due to its high levels of overweight and obese residents.   If you prefer to look at just life expectancy as the primary metric for health, here are the countries that come out on top:   Hong Kong (84.3 years) Japan (83.8 years) Italy (83.5 years) Spain (83.4 years) Switzerland (83.2 years) Iceland (82.9 years) France (82.7 years) Singapore (82.6 years) Sweden (82.6 years) Australia (82.5 years)   Where does the US rank? At #37 in life expectancy, with an average of 78.7 years. Now, there are currently half a million centenarians living on the planet - but the highest concentrations of them reside in places with infamously high longevity, like the Okinawa in Japan, the Ikaria off of the coast of Greece, but not in the US...unless you count the Seventh-Day Adventists in Loma Linda, California. And it’s important to note that the groups who had recorded the highest rates of longevity also seem to be the ones who have let’s say, less than impressive record keeping practices...But still, there is plenty to learn from the groups of people who have had consistently impressive longevity. And what about the world’s oldest person, Jeanne Calment? Her diet consisted of beef, chocolate, red wine, and... a lot of cigarettes (well, she was French)...and yet, she lived to be 122 years old. Of course, you can’t discount genetics - and maybe Jeanne had a little extra something going on to help her make it to 122 (there’s a whole conspiracy theory regarding her daughter about that now), but at the same time, genes don’t always factor in as much as you think. This is why it drives me nuts when I’m at the doctor’s office and get asked questions like, “What’s your family history with heart disease?” Hello! Maybe my family was eating nasty hot dogs, smoking cigarettes, and living an all around trash lifestyle - you never know - so why would that be relevant to my health, when it’s so far removed from my current lifestyle? That’s not to say you should completely ignore your genes. If you have a genetic predisposition to obesity, heart disease, etc, then you better be on top of it - otherwise those adverse genetic factors will manifest into some serious health problems later on. But regardless of genetic predispositions, you don’t need to suffer from the same fate as your family. On the opposite end of this spectrum, if your parents and family members enjoyed long lives in spite of eating crap, smoking, and drinking too much, then that’s not an excuse to follow their example and expect that you can do the same and enjoy good health. No way! Your genes should inform your decisions, but not rule them. I wrap up with a very important warning, cautioning you to be extra, super-hypervigilant when it comes to your devices, earbuds, and EMF. We haven’t even begun to tap into all the negative effects of EMF and yet the influx of new products and improved, faster, shinier, brighter technology is on a never ending loop. Never mind the fact that it might be seriously terrible for your health! Check this out: Dave Asprey got a bone scan that showed his right femur had 20% less bone density than his left - and where does he carry his cell-phone? For years, it’s been in his right hand pocket. Coincidence? I think not. I’ll admit, even I broke down and got the wireless Apple earbuds, and while I’ve been happy to be free of that pesky chord that I always found myself tripping on or getting tangled up in, I can’t help but worry: am I sending EMF waves directly from my phone to my ears? I try to use them as sparingly as possible, but you never know… What I do know is this: the US didn’t place in the top 10 on any of these lists. Clearly, we are lagging behind, stuck in the very sorry space on that list, the mid-30s, and it’s time we climb up towards the top! At #37, we certainly have a long road ahead of us to catch up, but there’s nothing wrong with starting small...Share this episode with someone you know who could use a little inspiration to improve their happiness and/or health. You never know... they could share it with someone, who could then share it with someone…. TIMESTAMPS: Brad discusses a study on happiness and how far away the US is compared to European countries in many attributes. [04:08] Another study on health index ranks the healthiest countries. [05:06] Life expectancy in the US is ranked 37th with an average of 78.7 years. [07:33] There are half a million centenarians on the planet now.  [08:54] What are the dangers of the new 5G cellular service? [14:44] The cell phone and ear buds and all those new devices are maybe harming  our bodies. [15:42] Brad summarizes the statistics and urges listeners to improve the stats. [16:59]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Deirdre is the Queen of Sacramento News with an impressive 20 year run as the morning anchor and particular feature reporter focusing on all things health. I met her many years ago, and have been on the morning news many times to promote books and events with her. Deirdre’s business is to create fabulously produced shows that tell a big story in quick three minutes, five minutes, or even 15 second sound bites. So, I wanted her to change gears with me, sit down, unwind and get talking about her fantastic journey that landed her in Sacramento and what’s kept her here ever since. When you hear Deirdre’s story, it will call to mind “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.” She is a real go-getter and a very inspirational force of nature. The theme of the show? We couldn’t decide. I think we are both super-fast-moving types and hit many tangents and insights so you’ll have to listen and reflect and pick up on the themes that resonate with you. In a nutshell, we talk about modern media and how it’s changed with the influence of mobile technology and social media, the impact it has had on our careers and how we divulge information differently now. We also discuss how she continually finds herself in new and exciting opportunities by making sure to take advantage of propositions when they knock at her door. Sitting back, wishing and hoping for the good life isn’t what got Dierdre where she is. It’s been all about enthusiasm and pushing forward at any given turn. Her career-transforming role as the Special Olympics correspondent for dozens of Hearst-owned TV stations across America, and the fact that she has been to ten different Olympics over her life is just one example of the chances she honored for herself that took her life in an upward swing. We also talk about identifying which of Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies you are and accepting that in your career choice and daily routine. You can absolutely work with tendencies and weaknesses that are unique to your character to create a stronger you. Of course, we also talk about her new podcast called Dying to Ask. I dig this wild, fast-moving interview with Sacramento KCRA 3 News Queen @deirdreFitzpatrick1. She indeed asked some great questions, and we covered a lot of new ground relating to Speedgolf, the ketogenic diet, and cultivating a pure motivation for peak performance. Deirdre manages to do the early morning news, train for great endurance feats, and be a super mom to two kids, and we talk about how she manages to keep up with it all. We go off on a tangent regarding parenting idealisms and strategies, and what it means to be a modern-day parent. Did she get into a peak performance lifestyle through being born with a truly gritty and resilient nature, or did she develop these attributes through hard work and habit? How does this change the way you think of your day-to-day capabilities and what small changes can you make that could potentially have a huge effect? Deirdre proves that action creates momentum and you are going to get a powerhouse conversation from a bundle of energy and enthusiasm from this one! TIMESTAMPS: Brad introduces the star of Sacramento news/sports scene. [03:26] Deirdre describes her job as a TV news personality covering the Olympics as well as local news. [08:23] What is the personal routine? [14:00] University of Missouri owns an NBC affiliate. Deirdre took broadcast journalism there. [18:37] She explains how she progressed in her career from Des Moines to Sacramento . [22:41] It’s not an accident that you can do something well if you do it a lot. [28:58] She developed a stutter when her position required five straight hours of broadcasting. [29:05] Technology as evolved in the 20 years since she has done this. How has her job changed? [34:27] We are going to learn that not having stricter control on our kids’ media use is going to create fallout. [37:24] Trying to control a child’s life is a huge task.  They have to figure it out on their own. [38:59] Four tendencies (Gretchen Rubin) are obliger, upholder, the questioner, and the rebel. [48:37] Kids need boundaries. [54:54] Deirdre details her athletic experiences and how she uses it for reducing stress.  She has the resiliency gene. [56:29] Ask yourself: How do I want to do life? [01:03:41] We don't always get to the destination we set out for, but the journey can be what we make of it. [01:11:12] Make an effort, then evaluate what went wrong, and see what you can do better. [01:12:13] Deirdre’s favorite part of her job of covering the Olympics is doing the interviews with the athletes in the more obscure sports.  [01:14:52] The podcast Dying to Ask looks at people about the backstory of their approach to their goals. [01:19:02]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) We all know about the importance of working out. But what is equally important is how you exercise - otherwise, you could fall into the “overtraining” category, where you can seriously hurt yourself, and/or compromise your health. As embarrassing as it is to admit, I have dealt with this in the past enough to the point where I have finally learned my lesson! I even got totally fried for a period of 3-4 weeks just this past summer, due to a pattern of excessive exercise. Ouch! I’ve definitely had to adjust my routine from what it used to be. These days, the longest I’ll run is between 20 and 30 minutes - if I really want to go for it, I’ll go until I hit the 45 minute mark. I’ve also shortened the duration of my sprints, and I’ve made it a point to take longer rests in between (at least one minute long), as this helps prevent the cellular breakdown and destruction that occurs when you push it too far by trying to sustain maximum speed for longer than 10-20 seconds. It also allows me to improve my sprinting skills as I can do sprint workouts more frequently, although it is important to keep in mind that they should occur every 7-10 days - otherwise you’ll likely feel like crap! I used to wake up with really tight calves the day after a hardcore sprinting session - this went on for years! Then, I’d crash 24-36 hours later, and have no idea why….Well, it all makes sense now, as we know that performing high intensity exercise without taking adequate rest periods leads to cellular destruction. A by-product of this process is ammonia toxicity in the bloodstream, which is especially sensitive in the brain cells - definitely not something you want happening in your body! You want to walk away from a workout feeling energized, not fatigued and utterly depleted. Elated to no longer be waking up to tight calves, and feeling great after my sprint workouts, I started sprinting more frequently. Instead of every 7-10 days, it was when I felt like going again - and often, this was every few days. But over time, I started to feel the effects, most noticeably in my digestive system - which is often the first thing to be weakened by the effects of overtraining, as it increases your gut permeability. I certainly felt this stress on my digestion, and thankfully, I’ve kept track of my workouts in journals since the 70s! This practice has allowed me to easily identify what is going on in my body based off my (recorded) behavior, and man, did it come in handy here! Turns out, I had done 7 high intensity workouts in a period of 11 days. No wonder I was feeling so lousy! I share this story in the hope of illuminating the real consequences that come with overtraining and the importance of taking appropriate rest periods. Think of it as “borrowing from the bank.” When you’re overstimulating the flight or fight response, you will inevitably crash and burn at some point - it’s undeniable. So, listen to your body, and be careful not to overdo it. Try my practice of keeping a journal that details your workouts - this will make it easier for you to balance training and recovery. Learn from my mistakes: no matter how good you’re feeling that day, if you’ve already recently performed a high intensity workout, then it’s simply not worth compromising your health to do another one just because you think your body can take it. Rest and recovery is an integral part of the working out process, and needs to be taken as seriously as the workout itself if you want to be functioning at peak performance. TIMESTAMPS: Brad over-trained and suffered and learned from it. [05:52] When you perform high intensity exercise with minimal rest periods in between efforts, you are engaging processes of cellular destruction.  [08:09] After years of “great” workouts, Brad realized he was damaging his body. The first symptom was digestive tract discomfort. [10:09] Keeping a journal of workouts helped Brad analyze what was happening during his workouts. [14:10] Fight or flight response kicks in. so the stress hormones flood your bloodstream and enhance your function.  [16:31] During the overreaching phase is when you often experience performance breakthroughs, however it is an artificial high because your body is filled with painkillers (stress hormones)  [20:17] Using intuition is tricky because we have to distinguish between intuition and animal instincts. [23:31] An important part of planning your workouts is scheduling the rest and recovery. [25:22]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My eye-opening conversation with this radical thinker continues, and we focus on an interesting subject, the future of athletic peak performance.   Back when Phil was working on his book, 1:59 he wrote about Eluid Kipchoge, and we start by discussing him and his Nike partnership, and why it is that Phil advises athletes to be careful when committing to sponsors.   In Phil’s mind, Kipchoge has not peaked yet as he is only 34 years old, so he poses the question: “What is going to be the nudge for Kipchoge?” for him to reach 1:59. Phil imagines that running barefoot would be the key to pushing him under the 2 minute mark, based off the fact that Kipchoge grew up running barefoot. This is what led him to develop the “spring mechanism” - when your (bare) foot hits the ground, the foot absorbs that gravitational energy, which is stored mostly in the tendons of the foot and the leg, and the body is then able to take that energy and convert it into mechanical energy.   “A bio-mechanical balancing act” is the term Phil has coined to describe athletes who deal with a huge amount of wear and tear on their muscles during training - even the people who train properly. The joints, bones, ligaments, and soft issue are all affected, but it is the muscles that bear the most weight (pun intended!) and therefore, need to recover. Phil uses the analogy of a race-car: if you never fine tune your engine, you simply won’t run as well. Similarly, he has always worked to help athletes balance their muscles, sometimes literally up until the moments before they started running - it’s that important.   As Phil explains, a lot can be learned by simply evaluating someone’s gait and posture - if you look at someone’s gait, and you see any irregularity, then you know it’s from muscle imbalance. The next step is to identify the cause of that imbalance, after which Phil will use biofeedback to correct it. When it comes to selecting the right practitioner you, Phil suggests going with someone who’s experienced with working with athletes and understands how diet affects the muscles. At the end of the day, he says, “I don’t care how you fix muscle imbalance as long as you actually correct it” and advises asking around and doing your research to figure out who does muscle testing.   When it comes to marathons, “People are slowing down, and they have been for decades,” Phil comments. This is obviously tied to a general increase in excess body fat, and Phil emphasizes that diet actually comes before training, as it greatly affects it. The bottom line is, “You cannot run away from a bad diet.”   Should we rethink the premise of certain endurance goals that have endured? Is it a young person’s game that begins to become unhealthy once we hit a certain age? Not at all, says Phil. Age is not the factor - it is the health and fitness level of the individual that matters most, but of course, there are always outliers in any field.   We examine the boundaries of intense workouts - how do you know when you’ve pushed it too far? - and Phil explains what muscle soreness signifies, as well as what you need to do in order to steer clear of pain, fatigue, and soreness. We then wrap up with why you need to prioritize warming up (it’s equal in importance to getting adequate protein!) and why you need to avoid synthetic vitamins. Regardless of how fit you are, your athletic goals, or age, you will surely benefit from this informative episode thanks to Phil’s amazing advice and truly extensive knowledge of the human body. TIMESTAMPS: Years ago, Dr. Maffetone predicted athletes breaking the 2 hour marathon record. [04:28] Phil asks how much are you going to let your sponsors dictate your public appearances? [07:31] Eliud Kipchoge grew up running barefoot.  How does performance change with shoes? [11:00] The wear and tear on the body primarily comes for the muscles. [14:06] If you look at someone’s gait and posture and see irregularity, it is because there’s muscle imbalance. [17:11] If there is muscle imbalance, what kind of practitioner does one want? [19:08] As a whole, except for the elite athletes, people running marathons are slowing down due to excess body fat. [21:04] Do we need to rethink our goals as we advance in years? [26:22] What about the explosive sports? [30:39] If you were a jock back in the day, are there some modifications that you would make to the training approach on account of being 50 or 60? [33:53] Having a great aerobics system is a requirement. [36:31] No pain, no gain? [41:37] How do you evaluate the intensity of a workout? [43:21] When you get sore, the muscle is weaker. [47:10] What you want to do is avoid pain, fatigue, and soreness. Here’s how. [51:55] You can train the brain to contract more muscle fibers. [54:59] People who put on a lot of bulk are not necessarily stronger. [58:32] Warming up before doing these exercises is important as well is getting enough protein.. [01:05:16] Synthetic vitamins can hurt. If your vitamin D is not at a good level, there’s no way you can perform, even if you do everything else right.  [01:07:10]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expanding on my show with Dr. Paul Saladino, “The Carnivore Diet to End Human Suffering, Challenge Your Fixed Beliefs, and Live a Radical Life,” I share details from the journey I’ve had so far experimenting with the carnivore diet.    It was just over two years ago that I ran into Danny Vega at Keto-Con in Austin, TX, who was raving about the benefits he was experiencing from the carnivore diet. However, at that time, I dismissed the idea because of my own fixed beliefs - doesn’t everyone know that fruits and vegetables are good for you? However, a lot has changed since then. I’ve done tons of research, and read some phenomenal success stories at Meatheals.com that show powerful health transformations occur when people cut out plants.   These days, either you have had extreme inflammation or an autoimmune disease, or someone you know has dealt with one, or is still trying to manage their symptoms. Acne, psoriasis, allergies, gastritis, arthritis, colitis, the list goes on...basically if you’re suffering from any kind of disease ending with “-itis” then you’re definitely dealing with some degree of gut permeability. So, how do you deal with that? Try going carnivore! Cut out plants - seriously. Of course, this is an odd idea to accept when you’re used to hearing about the wonders of greens all the time. However, the premise for going carnivore is centered around the fact that, for people who experience severe reactivity to the antigens in plant-food, removing plants from the diet has an incredible effect. When you read the testimonials from these people who’ve totally turned their life around from this simple dietary adjustment, it’s pretty hard to not want to jump on the carnivore bandwagon as soon as you can. Not only does it heal physical symptoms of autoimmune diseases, but followers report massive behavioral and cognitive changes too: ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism, even someone suffering from bi-polar disorder was able to get off her meds, all by simply eliminating plant food.   Obviously the carnivore diet is particularly enticing for anyone at their wits end, who’s just exhausted from trying to figure out what is wrong with them, and how they can help themselves. Most people who’ve come to the diet admit they tried it as a last resort, but the incredible benefits are what have kept them dedicated to it. However, even if you’re not suffering from terrible, debilitating autoimmune symptoms, this diet can still enrich your life and improve your health, because of what happens when you remove plants from your diet. The benefit of consuming plant food is the hormetic stressor it causes, right? But exercise is a hormetic stressor...and so is taking a cold plunge. My point is, why bother with the vegetables when you can rely on fasting and exercise as your source of stress on the body? The best anti-inflammatory response you can generate within your body is by fasting - no superfood or smoothie will affect your inflammation as well being in a fasted state. It’s all about efficiency - it’s not like our ancestors had access to food all the time. As weird as it sounds, starving a little does wonders for you.   So, I began my carnivore experiment, which went hand in hand with not consuming any calories till noon (thanks to my Fatty Popcorn Boy saga, I was already doing this). Have you ever cooked up some ground beef AND liver, then melted cheese on top? And then thrown in a few egg yolks in there too? Well, it’s certainly not a pretty, Instagram worthy lunch, but who cares when something this nutrient dense also tastes amazing? There are other options once you cut out plants - salmon is of course a classic staple, but what about one of my favorite things to buy from the grocery store, salmon eggs? Try fish eggs, try anything and everything that you, along with most people, used to ignore in the store: liver, organ meats. Sure, that stuff seems unappetizing or just straight up challenging to cook, but all you have to do is ask. Ask your butcher, reach out to people online - all the information is there for you. All you have to do is get over yourself and the old ideas you sometimes hold onto that can hold you back. This journey has led me to retiring my super nutritious breakfast smoothie, which happened to contain raw plant powder. Interestingly enough, I would often experience bloating and gas after ingesting this “super healthy” smoothie.    Sometimes when you embark on a new diet, it can feel extremely limiting. But experimenting with carnivore has had the opposite effect - it’s been an eye-opening challenge, with no deprivation in sight. In fact, it’s even given me a different perspective on things I used to eat, as well as the things I didn’t consume all that much - like fruit. After I started eliminating vegetables, I began enjoying the process of incorporating fruit back into my diet, especially eating the super-ripe fruit produced during the summer season. However, when winter comes, I won’t be eating much fruit. Why? Because our bodies are not genetically adapted to eat fruit during the winter, and since the quality of fruit is lacking then, why even bother? I’ll admit to being a dark chocolate snob, and now that I eat fruit, I’m a fruit snob as well. But in order to be healthy, you have to be a little snobby, meaning: you have to demand the best for yourself. The carnivore diet works so well because it forces you to focus on micro-nutrients, not macros. To think that I almost dismissed going carnivore because it contradicted my long-held previous beliefs!    I started this experiment as an already pretty healthy person, curious to see how this diet would impact me, and while I certainly have enjoyed the numerous health benefits, I have to say the best thing I’ve gotten out of going carnivore is that it’s allowed me to expand not only my palate, but most importantly, my mind. I’ll leave you with a Frank Zappa quote: “A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” TIMESTAMPS: Brad tried the carnivore diet even though when he first heard about it, it didn’t align with his fixed beliefs. [03:51] If you have some problems with intestinal permeability and you make a radical transformation in your diet, you can get sort of a reset affect or a healing effect. [06:10] Lectin proteins can irritate the gut lining. We don’t need these plants to get an antioxidant response. [08:27] Fasting is the foundation of healthy living, longevity and everything else. [11:23] Brad’s experiment with carnivore diet went hand in hand with not consuming any calories until 12 noon. [14:31] Learn to partake of nose to tail meats. [15:40] Brad describes his carnivore diet experience. [17:31] It is difficult to digest raw plant material, even nuts. [20:09] Our biology is more similar to the animals and dissimilar to plants. [21:13] So many people have not learned that ditching grains from your diet brings remarkable positive changes in your life. [24:13] Switching from vegetable concentration to fruits is a new idea from Brad. [26:10] So nothing is written in stone. Learn what is nutritious and healthy for you and enjoy eating it. 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Dr. Phil Maffetone is a legend in the world of endurance training, for he has been advocating for a healthy approach to peak athletic performance for decades, and finally getting his due for presenting the most sensible and effective way to train for extreme endurance goals. Dr. Phil has worked with some of the greatest endurance athletes in history, including triathlon legend Mark Allen, Mike Pigg, and Tim DeBoom. He was the first guy to call out the incessant use of sugary gels and drinks as lame and unhealthy, and advocate for the use of more nutritious fats to support fat burning during workouts. Phil’s other genius breakthrough was to tell athletes to slow down and observe their maximum aerobic heart rate during sustained cardiovascular workouts, for this would help improve fat burning efficiency and reduce the stress of the workout. Today, the “MAF heart rate” is endurance training gospel—  MAF being “maximum aerobic function,” but also an ode to Dr. Phil’s last name. Dr. Phil is a free-thinking individual who strives to second guess lame conventional wisdom while advocating for personal experimentation and intuition over the prevailing cookie cutter approaches to both fitness goals and traditional medical care. In this show, we get going on an assortment of topics relating to our constant exposure to manipulative marketing forces and sensationalist mainstream media. Consequently, Phil strives to exist in a bubble where you don’t consume mainstream media, barely knows what day it is, and is happier because of it.  You gotta dig this guy’s approach, and I for one try hard to emulate it. In fact, our first Skype podcast appointment came and went, not because I forgot about my long-awaited conversation with Phil, but because I forgot what day it was and played morning Speedgolf, instead of connecting with him early at his new home base of Florida.  Dr. Phil explains that the reason we are exposed to manipulative marketing practices is because advertisers know it works! We make decisions with our reptilian brain based on instant gratification, or we make decisions based on analytical processing — quite often over-analyzing or allowing the primitive brain to hijack the process. We are most receptive to considering new input or transformation when we have experienced pain and suffering. Notice how many people come to primal/paleo/low-carb/keto from disease conditions that couldn’t be righted with a traditional approach. Ideally, Dr. Phil argues, we would honor our instincts and intuition, and inform our decisions with personal experimentation, instead of succumbing to the cookie cutter approach that is the norm in both fitness and traditional medical care.  Dr. Phil is always good for some juicy sound bites, as he acknowledges that it’s essential to fight the daily battle against manipulative marketing and BS artists. A few tidbits: Physicians are no longer experts on diet, but they often believe that they are. Phil talks about the global “overfat” epidemic. Unlike visible obesity, being overfat is represented by an excessive waistline measurement. Strive for a waistline less than half of your height in inches. This will help you avoid the prevailing disease triad of chronic inflammation, carbohydrate intolerance, and insulin resistance. First step to health: Ditch refined carbohydrates (sugars, flour/bread products, sweetened beverages) for two weeks per the Maffetone “2-week test.” Then you can reintroduce natural carbohydrates back in (fruit, sweet potatoes, etc.) and see what you can tolerate without adverse symptoms. For many people with insulin resistance and decades of junk food consumption, keto might be warranted. And what’s with all this disparaging of red meat? FYI, chicken is the worst meat because it’s high in the inflammation-promoting arachidonic acid. And yet, people are still so fixated on the importance of eating “lean meat” like chicken. Thankfully Dr. Phil is here with the hard facts and a desire to expose the truth. Enjoy listening to this radically informative and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Phil, and check out his great articles and products at PhilMaffetone.com.  TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Maffetone talks about separating fact from opinion when one listens to interviews or reads about fitness.  [08:04] The experience of working with thousands of patients can bring information that might not be in a book. [12:08] One way our brains work is people are looking for instant gratification. [13:24] The analytical way the brain works brings you to a conclusion after much thinking. [17:15] One of the big problems we have in our society is people being overfed. [20:33] How do we get people to listen!! [23:17] There is a lack of consensus on things like diet and exercise and this causes people to be confused and not know who to listen to. [27:13] It’s all about money. [29:19] Much confused information about meats. [31:09] Many of the professionals we go to for advice are no longer experts and are influenced by the same articles and advertisers. [39:01] Dr. Phil is disengaged from media for a specific purpose: STRESS! [45:07] The answer to “What should I do?” is very personal. [49:36] Why are we all waiting around to go to a specialist when we could be more proactive? [50:51] What does he mean by “overfat”? [53:12] You can be normal weight and non-obese and still have excess body fat. [56:22] If we're concerned and we want to make some quick a redirection, turn things around, what would be the triad of things to do with our diet or our daily activity, physical exercise. How would you attack that? [01:02:35] When you eliminate the bad foods, our brains work better. 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In part 2 of this breather show, I dive even deeper into the topic of how to manage digital distraction and hyper-connectivity. I get honest about the shit that I struggle with by first acknowledging some things. This is the best way to heal and grow, because you heighten your awareness and give yourself a chance to do something about it.    One major thing I acknowledge we get a payoff (a dopamine hit) from receiving incoming stimulus. I acknowledge we then get another payoff from being helpful, giving advice or answers. The third hit comes from being focused and organized and getting our To Do List completed and our Inbox clean. This is good for the psyche, but obviously can be bad for productivity, as well as your overall stress level. Most of us can benefit from having a more focused and linear accomplishment of top priority goals and a more mindful approach.   Today, I see how the mobile device interrupts and corrupts live interpersonal interaction. Try to be aware of the intrusion, instead of just making it a given - at the same time, I hate being bored and wasting time, and I love to use technology to help me with a long drive or long line, so ultimately, it’s really all about balance.    I also try to remember the wise words of Tim Ferris, who says, “indiscriminate constant action” is a form of laziness. With his obsession with time optimization and systems’ efficiency in all areas of life, Ferriss strongly presses what a disgraceful waste of life it is when you find you’re repeatedly drawn to doing this:   “If you consistently feel the counterproductive need for volume and doing lots of stuff, put these on a Post-it note: Being busy is a form of laziness – lazy thinking and indiscriminate action.
 Being busy is most often used as a guise for avoiding the few critically important, but uncomfortable actions.
 Remember, what you do is more important than how you do everything else, and doing something well does not make it important.”    British author James Hewitt calls it the “cognitive middle gear.” You may be under the illusion that you are busy and productive, but you’re actually engaged in a string of medium-demand cognitive tasks that are a far cry from true peak performance. In an article on JamesHewitt.net titled, “The Attention Paradox,” Hewitt details the “interweaving tasks” of a hypothetical office worker’s day, with each quip validated by a footnote to actual research (we reach for our phones an average of 150 times per day, etc.) My favorite excerpt comes during a morning of conference room meetings, where the worker, “switches between checking his smartphone and replying to emails, while pretending to write notes on his laptop.” Ouch! But I can admit that I notice when I drift into this cognitive middle gear - usually when I’m tired or have been working too long. I find my attention is split, elsewhere, and I’m not really concentrating on my desired task at hand. When you feel your focus and attention is wavering, just simply identify what’s going on, and take a nap, or get moving.   My main suggestion that I can stand by is to carve out deliberate winning strategies that are dummy proof - this is very important. Put alarms and reminders on your phone to ensure that you aren’t just sitting there working for 5 hours straight! We’ve learned from brain research that we can only really focus on a peak cognitive task for about 20 minutes at a time before our attention breaks and we need to take our focus off the task at hand. Obviously, this poses a challenge because the world we live in is so hyper connected and technology driven that fighting digital distraction is something we must all work at daily. Taking a break should NOT be optional - it needs to be prioritized and even pencilled into your schedule if necessary. Taking breaks satisfies your brain and your body’s needs for movement and fresh air, gives you some rare distance from all your devices and screen exposure, while allowing your mind to rest and refocus. That’s why part 2 of this show is so essential: because by learning how you can stay truly focused in the face of so much overwhelming distraction, you can learn how to be as productive and stress-free as possible. TIMESTAMPS: What are the payoffs when we hear the ding of our phone?   [03:27]   It’s a highly stressful occupation to be on top of everything. [07:17]   Is it really a big deal when the absolute cutting edge of technology is not working perfectly?  [10:01]   Be aware of how the mobile device interrupts and often corrupts live interpersonal interaction, [12:15]   If we learn to use technology wisely, we can make our lives easier and simpler. [14:13]   Tim Ferris says, “indiscriminate constant action is a form of laziness.” [16:04]   You may be under the illusion that you’re busy and productive, but you’re actually engaged in a string of medium demand cognitive tasks that are a far cry from true peak performance. [17:25]   Take breaks. [19:23]    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Luke busts out of the gate with a hilarious freestyle rap of the rich arrogant entrepreneur buying and sellin’ companies, houses, and private jets. After five minutes we catch our breath and get into an incredibly deep conversation that will get you thinking and reflecting on the importance of pursuing the highest expression of your talents and contributing to the community at large. The funny stuff at the start does set up some moral questions, because things are out of hand these days with the glorification of wealth, celebrity, entrepreneurism, and of course social media. Nothing against sharing the exciting moments of your lives on social media, but it’s critical to remember that, as Luke says, “We don’t post things that are uninspiring.”   Luke is a Renaissance man who has had a long career as a writer in the realms of health and diet, Hollywood, and even fiction. He worked together with his wife, Dr. Cate Shanahan, on the mega-bestselling tome for healthy eating called Deep Nutrition. He has also done some masterful work that no one knows about due to the nature of the ghostwriting profession. Luke offers some reflection on the commonly-cited mission statement to “be in service.” This is easy for people at the top of the mountain to say, and also believe sincerely. For the rest of us, we have to strike a constant balance between serving the community and looking out for our own needs and best interests. Luke strongly believes that being in a perpetual state of service can actually put you at a disadvantage, because you’re not out collecting “the flowers of experience” - which you need to do in order to have balance in your life. As Luke so beautifully puts it: “It is your obligation, on occasion, to be selfish....It is absolutely necessary to the respiration of your own relationship with yourself.”   Yes, Luke’s got mad wisdom to drop and this episode showcases how this supremely deep thinker can effortlessly weave in facts from history and philosophy into a discussion on serious, personal subjects such as relationships, parenting, and values. Listeners of all ages will be able to get something out of this enlightening talk with a truly engaging conversationalist and storyteller, and thanks to Luke’s intelligence and depth, endless curiosity, and unique perspective, it’s a particularly special one. Enjoy!    TIMESTAMPS:  Luke Shanahan is husband and co-author of Dr. Cate Shanahan. He and Brad, looking at some podcasts, satirize an interview with a bullshitter. [05:17]  More seriously, they analyze the difference between high-minded ideas and reality [13:32] The people who are happiest have a network of fulfilling relationships where they feel significant and they can give back. [17:27]  If you are always in service to others, you don’t get to collect your own experience. [20:10]  Language is powerful. What is its function? [26:24]  Parents who do everything for their kid, are not necessarily giving the kid a gift. [29:39]  Values are not something you carry around in a satchel since childhood. [31:44]  To improve yourself in an area, competing with someone just slightly better leads to growth-full change. [37:32]  We often test our values because we haven’t exercised them. [38:21]  Throughout this show, they are asking you to ask “what is the function?” [41:43]  Why do we take such big risks? [45:17}  We create icons so we can tear them apart. [46:30]  When Brad was a triathlete, he started out unsophisticated, but then began to take himself seriously. [48:13]  You are not your business. [50:28]  What is the function of ownership? [56:16]  No matter how much you are serving, you do have to remember to serve yourself. [01:02:11]  Luke describes a good example of a subtle power play. [01:07:53]  What do your values do to you?  [01:11:08]  When you take it when someone puts you down, or you do something you don’t particularly want to do, you are memorizing that you are not important. [01:14:19]  Live your values. [01:24:53]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) This is a pretty important topic, and it’s something we all deal with daily. I talk through some great articles on the subject and offer a bunch of personal insights about stuff I do well, as well as the stuff I really suck at! In part 1, I focus on the positive things I have going in my daily routine, and in part 2, I get into the stuff I struggle with, and ideas we can all use to make things better. This all started when I read a great article written by Nir Eyal for Medium.com. In this article, Eyal details how researchers say our ability to pay attention is equal parts focusing and ignoring. Irrelevant information bogs down our ability to suppress distraction, especially as we age. Ouch! So, in order to increase our ability to focus, researchers suggest both boosting our ability to concentrate as well as reducing distraction. How do you reduce your chances of being distracted?  Use one screen, one browser window, and one computer program at a time.  Keep your physical and virtual desktop tidy.    This one is key. The average American spends 2.5 days a year looking for lost documents. You don’t want to waste your time like that, especially when you can keep your space clean by putting in a little bit of time every week to ensure everything is organized.  What about increasing your ability to concentrate? Try:   Exercise, meditation, and spending time in nature may help boost cognitive control. Some cognitive exercises and immersive action video games also seem to improve our ability to focus.      Julie Morgenstern, author of the book Never Check Your Email In The Morning, told the Huffington Post that when you check your email (or notifications)  first thing in the morning, “you will never recover.” In other words, much like Harris explained in his post for Thrive Global, your focus is pretty much shot when you begin your day with your eyes glued to your phone — or, at least, your focus won’t be what it could have been, if you’d only started your day off differently. Morgenstern explained, “It’s hard to go from your transactional, shallow part of your brain, the frontal cortex, to the other parts of your brain where strategy happens and relationships happen. It’s easier to start in the deep recesses of your brain and go to the shallow parts.” Basically, Morgenstern is saying that your mind sort of goes all over the place when you scan your email or notifications as soon as you wake up, and it can leave you feeling directionless and overwhelmed as you move forward with your day. But if you start off with something important and focused in the morning, Morgenstern explained, you’ll be well on your way to feeling, as well as actually being more productive.  This show is filled with helpful tips and useful strategies you can employ in order to ensure your days are as productive and distraction free as possible. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to get sidetracked, so you must be deliberate about how you spend your time and prioritize tasks. For example, when you’ve got something you have to do, you should first consider how long that task will take. Is it five minutes? Three minutes? If it’s longer than 60 seconds, then just put it on your to-do list. Otherwise, that’s how you lose time. Five minutes here and there really adds up! Speaking of to-do lists, have you tried Evernote? I have been using this organizational App for some time now and I’ve found it extremely helpful for keeping my notes organized and easily accessible. Then there are the other things you can do to help yourself, like spending time in nature. As I explain in the show, spending time in nature improves our cognitive control. Even gazing at a large body of water prompts a powerful, calming parasympathetic response, because it allows you to finally relax. You don’t have to go to a lake or the beach during the work day – who has time for that? – but you can simply incorporate photos of natural scenery into your work environment. You can also use pictures of the mountains, a beautiful forest, or the ocean as your screensaver – either way, your body (and your brain) will still respond to the image as if it were really in nature. As I explain in the show, you need to be proactive about doing things for yourself throughout the course of your day that actually help you stay focused, and steer clear of the habits that steal your attention and mess with your ability to stay on task. Taking breaks, meditating, keeping on top of clutter, and being mindful about your email and social media usage – these are all essential to dealing with the distraction we all struggle with daily. Enjoy part one of this show, and we will dive even deeper into this topic of how to manage digital distraction and hyper-connectivity in part two next time.  TIMESTAMPS:  Get motivated to get focused and take action on the digital distraction problem. [05:17]  As we get older, we have less ability to filter out distraction. [07:40]  Brad highly recommends to stay on top of your digital world. [09:55]  The cloud is the safest way to organize your stuff. [10:49]  Looking at stuff cluttering around your house or desk provokes flight or fight reaction. [14:25] Exercise, meditation and spending time in nature may help boost cognitive control. [16:02]  Looking at artificial scenery such as your screensaver of the beautiful oceans and mountains and deserts, natural scenery or putting up a print in your office of nature has a similar response in the brain to being in real nature. [18:47]  Never check your email in the morning. [20:17]  You need to find ways to advocate for yourself and do something proactive even in your busy day. [26:37] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Switch the B.S. meter to the “on” position, and listen to the wise and powerful Dr. Cate (DrCate.com) address many myths and misconceptions about keto and other ancestral health practices on this hard-hitting show. Brad has avoided caffeine his whole life so he wouldn’t “fry his adrenals.” Dr. Cate calls BS. How about eating in the evening – that makes you store fat, right? Probably doesn't matter that much, says Cate. We know lots of conventional wisdom that has been shattered in recent years by thought leaders in alternative health like Dr. Cate, Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, and the rest. Now it’s time to get further nuanced with Cate’s examination of some of the stuff even super cool progressive health folks might be stretching reality on.   One example is trying to go keto when you aren’t starting out as a healthy fat burner. Everyone talks about the “keto flu” as something to endure and tolerate on their journey to the promised land. This is simply not true. Of course, we get deep into Cate’s pet crusade against refined high polyunsaturated vegetable oils, called out as the single worst thing you can ingest. These toxic, highly reactive vegetable oils inflict damage at the DNA level immediately upon ingestion to the extent that Dr. Cate says they are, “literally no different than eating radiation.”  Speaking of vegetable oil, you can even generate ketones eating a crap load of toxic vegetable oils. You’ll get a keto gold star, and you’ll also feel fatigued and be inactive, and develop insulin resistance, fatty liver, and increase your risk of stroke. This may counter the recent popularity of “dirty keto” where you are “allowed” to eat a bunch of junk food as long as you hit the requisite macros.   Oh yeah, you know those headaches that happen during a busy, sugar crash burnout day? This pattern can become a serious matter whereby you suffer from frequent mini-strokes when your brain is deprived of oxygen due to overconsumption of carbs and the brains over-reliance on sugar. Prominent author Dr. David Perlmutter calls Alzheimer’s “Type III diabetes” due to the close association between insulin resistance and cognitive decline.   Good news shared by Dr. Cate is that you can reverse early brain problems and stroke risk by transitioning to a more nutrient-dense, lower sugar, and especially keto friendly diet. This is no funny business, as Dr. Cate offers the stat the typical western diet derives 66 percent of total calories from the big three main most offensive modern foods: sugars, grains, and refined vegetable oils. Dr. Cate is not afraid to call out entities like Harvard University for aggressively promoting nutrient-deficient diets for decades, spurred by corporate influences and the almighty dollar. This is highly disturbing, and greatly inspiring to take matters of health into your own hands.   Listeners, you can’t get any better than Dr. Cate when it comes to learning about breaking science and the practical application of simple, do-able, sustainable health practices free of hype and gimmicks and promoting of longevity. Enjoy the show and get things straight.   TIMESTAMPS: When you’re insulin resistant, pre-diabetic or diabetic, it's very difficult for your body to produce ketones even while following a ketogenic diet. [05:16]  Snacking on fat foods will help keep you away from craving sugar. [07:57]  There’s no such thing as a healthy snack. [09:34]  If people feel bad when they are fasting, it’s called hypoglycemia. [13:04]  Our body makes ketones for the brain. [14:02] Most people are not healthy enough to fast for very long because they have this toxic fat and their body is going to resist burning fat and insist on burning sugar. [16:43]  Some studies show that a ketogenic diet made out of vegetable oil instead of good fats, you really get fatter. [18:18]  If you are working towards a keto diet but you are hungry for a snack, you have to honor that hunger signal. [19:34]  Having frequent headaches when you are carb dependency eating pattern, could be a bad sign. [20:33}  99 percent of people who are overweight have a metabolic problem as a core issue that needs to be resolved before they can really regain control. [29:33]  Cate talks about the deceit that came out of Harvard studies on nutrition. [31:13]  Basically, if the American Heart Association says it’s “heart healthy,” it’s probably a red flag! [33:48]  Calories do matter. {38:57]  Alcohol is a precursor to acetate and ketones are also a precursor to acetate. [41:58]  What is the benefit of caffeine? [44:27]  How do supplements play a role? [49:54]  We are in a human experiment, eating junk food and seeing how fast we die! [58:31] Many doctors hand out nutrition information that is incorrect. [01:01:01]  What helps longevity? [01:03:44]       Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I introduce the fantastic breakthrough fitness concept that I’ve been doing more and more of in recent years: micro workouts. Micro workouts are explosive fits of strength, efficient and easy to do, and hits the #1 goal of being more active in daily life while also serving to elevate your baseline fitness level to do better workouts. They also take away so much of the stress that can come with working out. Let’s be real, even if you’re one of those people who loves to hit the gym, part of what puts most people off working out is just carving out the time – not just for the actual work out, but allowing for time to drive there, and find parking, etc. Micro workouts are the easiest way to slip in a little activity that really makes a big difference as your efforts will add up over time.   I initially began incorporating this practice into my daily life because of my desire to take work breaks and also because my own competitive intensity in gym – I admit to having the tendency to overdo it, something I am sure many can relate to. What’s nice about micro workouts is that they are so brief, it’s easy to set yourself up for success, since they’re way less strenuous and time consuming than a regular gym session or workout class. You can sneak them in at nearly any time or any place – I try to get one in while I’m already doing something else, like taking out the trash, and I’ve also set myself up for success in my home environment - I have a pull-up bar in one doorway, with stretch Cordz hanging from it. Obviously having equipment staring at you right in the face is a good motivator, but truthfully, you don’t even need this stuff around to perform micro workouts – you just need to get up off your butt and go! Do 20 squats, a single set of pullups, or run outside for a quick 1-minute sprint – and then bam! Back to work in no time, with the added bonus of elevated energy levels and improved cognitive function. It’s the ideal way to break up your work day, adds a little boost to your energy and concentration, and as you’ll see over time, your efforts really add up. Five to ten minutes really feels like two minutes throughout the course of a busy day, but those minutes will add up, week after week, as you continue to incorporate this revolutionary fitness concept into your life.    TIMESTAMPS:  Brad describes how to get a good workout without hassle. [02:07]  This system of mini workouts throughout the day is appealing because it prevents you from overworking at the gym for example. [06:17]  Maybe you don’t want to skip the gym all together but you can make it a pleasant routine part of your week for the camaraderie. [08:59]  Many leading fitness experts are now stating that general everyday movement is of higher priority than adhering to an ambitious workout regimen. [12:09]  Slow weights are an option. It includes lifting three or four days and each lift is modest.  [15:21]  You want to make sure that you got a little bit of blood flowing and some lubrication in the joints before you step over a weighted bar. [18:46]    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dr. Cate is second to none as a health resource, period. Does anyone else blend her disparate interests of hands-on patient care during her long career as a family physician, a deep interest in scientific research, and an ability to communicate practical tips to a broad audience through her books, videos and podcast appearances? Clearly, Dr. Cate is exceptional. In this show, we learn about her background and wild journey across the continent to pursue an assortment of career roles. In particular, her nine years serving a rural native population on the island of Kauai served as inspiration for her groundbreaking book, Deep Nutrition. This book was initially self-published in 2009 and became a runaway bestseller. It was expanded and updated in 2017 to become an absolute must-have resource on your bookshelf.   While on the island, Dr. Cate and Luke were exposed by longtime native Hawaiians to forgotten cooking traditions featuring nose-to-tail consumption of naturally raised animals and a devotion to fermented foods in honor of their ancestry. Dr. Cate noticed in her medical clinic that the elderly natives who had preserved these ancestral traditions were healthier than the more westernized younger generations. This led to the research and development of Dr. Cate’s trademarked “Four Pillars of the Human Diet”: Fresh foods (e.g. fruit and vegetables), fermented foods (e.g., sauerkraut, yogurt), organ meats (hey if you can’t stand liver, try the legit supplements from AncestralSupplements.com that package the purest sourced organ meats and bone broth into convenient capsules), and meat on the bone (bone broth is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, yet often completely overlooked even by devoted primal/paleo eaters).   The diet Dr. Cate follows now completely contradicts what she learned in medical school, which can be summarized as: “Fat makes you fat, cholesterol clogs your arteries, and salt gives you hypertension.” Unfortunately, Dr. Cate admits that: “As a doctor, I paid a lot for my medical education, and I did not learn anything true or worthwhile about nutrition or what people are supposed to eat.” And she’s hardly the only doctor to experience this – everyone who went to medical school during her time was fed the same incorrect information. Fortunately, she is a passionate advocate and spokesperson for living a natural, healthy, ancestral lifestyle, and her wealth of knowledge is truly boundless. Enjoy this show with the supremely well-informed, intelligent, and humorous Dr. Cate, as she shares so much of the invaluable knowledge she has accumulated over years of dedicated research and study – and before you start listening, you might want to take out a pen and paper – you will want to keep track of everything you learn from this radical conversation with one of the leading experts on nutrition and the history of human health.  TIMESTAMPS:  Cate talks about how she has lived in many different places and what it teaches her. [09:11]  Dr. Cate describes how her work with traditional Hawaiian diet brought her to the ancestral diet. [14:52]  In medical school, Cate didn’t learn true information about nutrition. [16:02]  Cookbooks that came out before the 1950s were the real nutrition science. [19:12]  The four pillars of traditional diet are (1) fresh (umbrella for variety, local, and seasonal), (2) fermented & sprouted, (3) meat on the bone, and (4) organs. [25:47]  Dogs are prehumen. What else came before us humans?  [28:62]  How did our ancestors manage their food? How do we know what tastes good? [30:34]  It is almost impossible to not become addicted to sugar. [33:34]  Learn how to use the bones in your diet to strengthen your joints and skin. [37:02]  In order to take advantage of what the bones provide, it’s better to use chicken on bone rather than boneless breast for example. [40:21]  It’s hard to buy natural fats any more. [43:06]  The fourth pillar is organ meats. Liver is especially good for anemia.  [45:06]  Try to train yourself when you are hungry to try these new healthy meats. [51:52]  Energy emergency crisis is a result from craving sugar. [55:29]  We have radically altered the composition of our bodies by consuming vegetable oils.  [56:05]  Dr. Cate acknowledges that sugar is important in this discussion, but she believes that the problem of the vegetables oils is way more important. {59:28]  When we decide to give up vegetable oils to clean up our diet, what happens then? [01:22:20]  Many people get headaches when their brain is needing energy. [01:07:00]  People trying to lose weight get into this vicious cycle when they have to work so hard.  It’s because their cells are dependent on sugar. [01:10:56]    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) As you can tell by the title, this breather show is all about sleep – and the specifics of sleep. That means: how you sleep, what your habits are pre-bedtime, what your bedroom environment is like – anything particular to the way you go about getting some Zzzz’s. This show will help you identify what you’re doing right, and what you’re doing wrong when it comes to sleep – which will in turn, ensure that you get the best sleep of your life. These are a few bedroom rules I won’t budge from. One of them is Establish a sleep sanctuary. This means that you need to commit to maintaining an incredibly tidy and minimalist bedroom, reserved for sleep, intimacy, and other restful activities like pleasure reading and meditation. Absolutely no screens, piles of mail, stacks of magazines, partially completed home improvement projects, or any such clutter allowed. Absolutely no mini-work areas! Google “minimalist bedroom design” imagery to get some inspiration to achieve a sanctuary feel. It’s essential to create both a physical and psychological separation between your bedroom and other areas of your house where you do work or consume entertainment. Maintain a temperature of between 60-68F (16-20C) to facilitate the slowing of assorted metabolic functions that help your body get and stay into sleep mode. For this same reason, you don’t want to do a workout or sauna in the evening hours.   The second important practice is achieving total darkness for maximum sleep efficiency. This one makes a huge difference. Use blackout blinds or drapery, and eliminate even tiny LCD screens and power indicator lights. Even minor light influences can significantly disrupt your attempt to cycle gracefully throughout all phases of sleep. Biohacker extraordinaire Dave Asprey, author of The Bulletproof Diet and host of the Bulletproof podcast, describes how he travels with a roll of electrical tape so he can cover up every random light emission in a hotel room, including fire sprinklers and other offenders.   As Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival details, it’s not only your eyes that are sensitive to light; skin cells all over your body have very sensitive light receptors. One study revealed that flashing a single beam of light on the back of the knee was enough to disrupt melatonin production. Taking a quick glance at your smartphone screen to see what time you stirred in the middle of the night can be surprisingly harmful beyond suppressing melatonin. Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan, sleep therapist and author of Tired But Wired: How To Overcome Your Sleep Problems, asserts that checking the time can “send you into a whirl of calculations and worry about how much sleep you will or won’t be getting.”   Strongly consider charging your devices in the hallway, or at least out of arm's length. Kelly Starrett calls this setting yourself up for success by eliminating even the possibility of temptation. Don’t be one of the 80 percent of Americans who check their phones upon awakening (per a 2013 Adweek report), or worse yet when you stir at some point during the night. Should you refuse, Julie Morgenstern, author of Never Check Email In The Morning explains that, “you’ll never recover.” Numerous studies reveal that once you activate the shallow, reactionary brain function in the frontal cortex with a smartphone engagement—especially first thing in the morning when you are locking habit patterns into place—it’s difficult to transition into high-level strategic problem-solving mode. Who wants to start their morning off like that? I definitely don’t, and I bet you don’t either. So many people are locked into bad habits and their sleep suffers as a result, thereby affecting their performance during the day. This show provides a remedy for this problem, teaching you how to align your circadian rhythm to natural light and helping you identify the habits that are actually a hindrance to your body and your mind, so you can finally experience the deep, restorative sleep you deserve.  TIMESTAMPS:  Most people don’t realize that it's not only the eyes bring light into our bodies. [02:22]  Think of creative ways to make your bedroom pitch dark. [05:39]  You really shouldn’t have to get up in the night to pee. [06:30]  Train your circadian rhythm by popping up early in the morning and exposing yourself to sun. [08:32]  Brad talks about his morning routine. [09:45]  Try the orange tinted glass in the evening to block the harmful spectrum of blue light. [11:29]  Jack Kruse’s article suggests the best time to have sex….and other activities! [12:43]  Even minor light influences can significantly disrupt your attempt to gracefully cycle through all phases of sleep. Get your phone out of the room!  [13:33]  We sleep less deeply away from home. [16:11]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest mistake in human history!? What is he talking about? We will get to that, and more in this very thoughtful show with Dr. Mark, pioneering physician and legendary endurance runner. Dr. Markhas been quietly changing the world with his devoted efforts to get people healthy, both inside the medical system as a physician and also a fitness enthusiast who conducts running clinics and opened the first ever barefoot-focused running store in the USA. He is a highly accomplished runner, with an absolutely astonishing and perhaps unrivaled streak of running a sub-3-hour marathon 30 years in a row. Mark recently wrote a book to convey his unique and broad-based health and fitness message, titled Run For Your Life.   As a cutting edge thought leader in ancestral health, you could say that Mark hails from an unlikely home state of West Virginia. This state just earned the dubious distinction of being the fattest state in America according to the CDC. Alas, they are also the most honest citizens, as they also admitted to their high obesity rates in the “self-reported obesity rates” graph that accompanies the official CDC graph.   This show gets into all kinds of juicy topics, and Dr. Mark pulls no punches. He observes that the creation and promotion of the USDA Food Pyramid has been “the biggest mistake in human history,” one that has led to millions of deaths, not only in America, but in all the other western nations that we export our culture to. Dr. Mark believes that the hyperinsulinemia (chronically excessive insulin production) that results from eating by the food pyramid is now the “biggest crisis in humanity” and everyone should stay away from foods that he refers to as “white death.” Indeed, as Dr. Doug McGuff observed in his book, Primal Prescription, if type 2 diabetes continues at today’s accelerated rate, the ensuing expensive long-term care for this condition is on track to bankrupt the US Treasury by the year 2060.   This is serious stuff that we seem to overlook, buried under the billions of dollars of marketing efforts by processed food manufacturers. American dietary guidelines are changing (at a snail’s pace it seems, but at least it’s still happening) but Dr. Mark rightfully believes that ridding the patient of the guilt they carry over their weight is key. They need to know it’s not their fault if they are obese or have a metabolic disorder, as the truth is, there are so many factors that contribute to this. Dr. Mark mentions a great Huffington Post article, “Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong” and uses the analogy of a classroom of kids to illustrate society’s view of obesity and fat shaming: “If one kid out of a class of 30 is failing, then it’s maybe about that kid, but when 2/3 are failing, it’s not about the kid – it’s about something else.” As he points out, “it’s inhumane” for people to pay for diet programs where they’re severely restricting calories to starvation level, because they spend all this money only to gain it all back, and find themselves again in the same place – shouldering the blame for something that they don’t even know isn’t their fault. Dr. Mark’s counter solution to this problem is empowering people by giving them the knowledge they need to truly understand that their health is in their hands. His patients have experienced enormous success because they have been given the tools they need to make lifestyle changes that have lasting, long-term effects. Enjoy this show as Dr. Mark fuses sharp intellect and curiosity with deep empathy for his patients, and illuminates many integral, underlying issues central to our food system that could be holding you back from thriving and functioning at peak performance.  TIMESTAMPS:  Brad introduces his guest who is actively changing the backwards medical community where he lives in West Virginia, the most obese state. [03:44]  The idea that eating fat causes you to get fat and causes heart disease has been refuted. It is widely accepted that sugar is the problem.  [07:06]  Medical schools are finally paying attention to diet. [09:40]  Some believe that you should have a plant-based diet. [12:44]  People don’t understand about fruits. If you want to build up body fat, eat fruit. [16:27]  What used to be viewed as the good diet for triathletes has to be refuted. [21:47]  Dr. Mark runs sub three-hour marathon. [31:18]  The US Dept. of Agriculture’s food pyramid could be the biggest mistake in human history. [33:05]  If your HDL is high it is a predictor of cardiovascular disease. [38:38]  Fat in the midsection is a warning. [44:36]  Fatty livers have now been seen in kids. [48:47]  Anything that involves calorie restriction to starvation levels, is unhealthy. [55:41]   US dietary guidelines are slowly changing. [59:50]  If the healthcare provider can assure the patient it is not their fault, it is a big step forward. [01:01:24]  “There is more money spent in the USA on medical care and consumer products relating to weight loss than on national defense.” [01:04:56]  Why isn’t there more talk about the blood test for insulin? [01:05:58]  Other societies do not have sugar sweetened drinks and garbage and junk food. [01:10:39]  Whether the change is slow or cold turkey, it is up to the patient how they want to improve the health. 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(Breather) For the past 10 years, I have modified my fitness regimen away from narrow endurance focus (including the extremely health-destructive chronic cardio training regimen that I followed as an elite competitor for 15 years) to a more balanced regimen featuring comfortable aerobic workouts (i.e., jogging daily with dogs), regular brief, intense strength training sessions, and occasional all-out sprints. It takes time, research, and a lot of trial and error to find out what works for you. A decade into this process of modifying my ever-evolving routine and here’s what I’ve come up with:  Establish a Flexibility/Mobility/Wakeup Call Routine. This is fairly new to me, something I started doing around 2 years ago. Check out my YouTube video here and note that I’ve found moving my practice from the bed to the floor has yielded even better results!   Increase General Everyday Movement. This one’s easy – just move! The goal is to break up the prolonged periods of stillness that most of us experience during the work day. Just freaking walk! Walk where you can, whenever you can, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and aim for frequent, very comfortable jogging (HR 130 bpm max) for 20 – 30 minute duration – something you can do with your  friends, your partner, your dogs ….and then there’s also one of my favorite ways to move: the Unfrozen Caveman Runner! And don’t forget that foam rolling actually counts as movement too!  Incorporate Micro-Workouts. These are brief efforts of explosive strength over the course of the day, one of my favorite fitness breakthroughs in recent memory. For example, hauling off a set up chin-ups when you enter that doorway, or doing a set of deep squats in your cubicle during the workday. Bring Brief Strength Training into the mix. It only needs to last anywhere from 5-20 minutes, 2-3 days a week. Save the extremely high intensity full-body work exercises (Schlepmo type-stuff—go hard or go home!) for the gym or outdoors.  Full Strength Sessions should consist of 5 sets of 6-8 deadlift/ 5 x 12 pullups. Or Cordz. This should take approximately 30-45 minutes.  All Out Sprints. Do this weekly. After 12 years of draining workouts (soreness, fatigue, etc.) I transformed my approach with Dr. Craig - HIIT v HIRT. 8 x 60m on field. Luxury rest intervals. 4-10. 10 minutes of quite challenging technique drills.   TIMESTAMPS:  Do your fitness goals fit into the reality of your real life? [04:35]  Brad suggests you custom design a routine for yourself that will fit into your flexibility needs. [07:20]  Move more every day. Take breaks. Walk. [09:18]  Adding other micro workouts during the day is easier than you think. [11:31]  At the gym, even once a week, high intensity explosive workouts works. [15:22]  Don’t forget to sprint. [16:47]  So many factors go in to the concept of anti-aging. [19:41]  Do not reach for your phone first thing in the day. [20:09]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I first encountered the remarkable Tippy Wyatt after she contacted me to pitch an idea for a keto cookbook. Well, turns out that not only were we living in the same area at the time, but Tippy has an awesome YouTube channel and has a couple viral videos for how keto works for her daily routine, Costco shopping, and “What I Eat in A Day.” The show evolves from a breezy discussion for how to get a viral YouTube video, into an interesting account of a young couple’s journey to health. After Tippy’s husband gained 70 pounds in college, he found MarksDailyApple.com, and came to her for support. Seeking support from your partner during a massive lifestyle makeover is not uncommon, and after being asked the question of “how do I get my partner to be as enthusiastic and committed to the Primal lifestyle as I am?”, Mark decided to post the answer on his blog, and the answer is surprising: “You don’t.” You have to wait for people to be ready to receive the message – the inspiration and motivation needs to come from yourself. But this was interesting twist on a common problem in the ancestral health community, which is not obtaining “buy in” from your partner.   The couple detail their whimsical journey to Austin, Texas and how that immersed them into paleo lifestyle. We need to give Austin a shout-out, because at this point, the city could very well be renamed PaleoLand (as if that would go over well!). But all joking aside, Austin is such an exciting place for those on the Paleo diet – the conference PaleoFX takes place there, as well as KetoCon. As the epicenter of the ancestral health scene, Tippy and her husband could not have landed in a better place for the journey they were about to embark on. This doesn’t mean it was a happy-go-lucky, super easy time of success flowing effortlessly to this couple – in fact, it was the opposite. They experienced some really tough and trying times, but as Tippy goes further into sharing her powerful story, you will start to understand how she got to be such a resilient person.  This becomes clear towards the end of the show, as things start to get pretty heavy and intense as Tippy shares the details of her amazing journey to present day. She came to America from a refugee camp in Thailand, her father literally carrying her and her sister into the land of opportunity in a backpack. They settled into an impoverished existence on a farm near Fresno, CA. Tippy explains that she didn’t have summers like a normal American kid – she wasn’t at camp, doing arts and crafts, or running down a SlipNSlide and pelting water balloons at neighbors. Nope, instead she spent those hot, long, summer days doing hard labor, farming assorted Asian vegetables. But her experiences served her well, and with her immigrant work ethic is full bloom, Tippy excelled in school and graduated Fresno State with a business degree.   She relates that her father’s American dream was much simpler than a house and white picket fence or any other material achievements; he simply dreamed for his daughters to obtain an education. Some important themes arise for reflection: one is: how do you balance the immigrant work ethic and constant drive with the ability to enjoy life? This concept applies to career pursuits and well as staying aligned with eating goals, something we all strive to do.  When Tippy shares her story and mentions the importance of expressing gratitude in everyday life, it will have a profound and lasting impact on you. Compare and contrast to the cultural stereotype of the entitled millennial and those of us at any age suffering from the modern afflictions of affluenza, FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and FOKU (Fear of Keeping Up). Yes, it’s easy to complain and tell stories when you can’t reach your weight loss goals, or when you don’t get all the stuff you wish for in daily life. But this is one millennial who’s not wasting her time with complaints and unrealistic expectations – her grit, perseverance, and sunny outlook on life will inspire you to look at your life in the same tough, critical, no-mercy way Tippy did when she examined her life, which prompted her to make a total lifestyle change. This show will inspire you no matter what stage or season you are at in your life, as Tippy’s journey truly showcases the strength of the human spirit and its capacity for change and evolution in the face of immeasurable challenges.   TIMESTAMPS:  How do I get my partner on board for this primal lifestyle thing?  The answer is you have to wait until people are ready. [03:33]  Tippy tells how to publish YouTube videos. [07:56]  Her videos are about her eating tips, especially for the Keto diet. [16:04]  You need to identify your why? [17:58]  Tippy’s first attempt at dieting worked but she didn’t enjoy the food. [24:59]  Low fat diets work, but you have to realize what is happening in your body. [27:37]  When you go Keto, you must be careful not to mess up electrolytes. You need salt. [32:23]  Fat does not make you fat! [35:32]  Tippy gained weight and found herself in denial that she wasn’t happy and had to deal with the reality of her situation. [36:36]  She tried many things until she discovered that eating what she liked (Keto) helped her come back to where she wanted to be. [41:47]  It’s a lifestyle, not a diet. [45:59]  Excess sugar is killing Americans. [49:24]  Now after many months of being on Keto, Tippy feels good, enjoys her food, and feels in control. [52:31] How do you strike that balance between being okay with departures but adhering to something that takes commitment and takes mindfulness all the time? [54:06]  She and her friends have a contest for the best physique by January. [55:31]  Tippy’s family were refugees from Thailand and were dirt poor. [01:00:38]  Work ethic: You show up and work harder. [01:09:00]  Tippy talks about why she is so driven. [01:12:00] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I keep the tape running as Dr. Ron and continue to talk, going into a discussion about longevity, some concerns related to menopause, when heart disease risk increases, and related concerns for aging males. Longevity promoting behaviors include keeping that visceral fat off the body, because it hampers hormonal function and can accelerate aging. Some great checkpoints to mitigate the effects of aging include keeping competency with squats, running the mile, and maintaining muscle reserves with regular resistance training. Also, monitor your blood values for triglycerides, glucose, HbA1c and inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein.  Surprisingly, women’s cardiovascular risk is lower before menopause – after menopause, their heart risk stats more closely resemble their male counterparts. Dr. Ron also warns us to watch out for the “skinny male” syndrome, when a thin man is actually at higher risk than his heavier wife, because more of the carbohydrates in the diet are going towards lipid production. As Dr. Ron explains, menopause can act as a sort of trigger – because pre menopause, women are fertile; a lot of the time, this means there’s more fat. This is not usually a problem especially during child-rearing years. Obviously, losing weight is a hot topic, and many women in the paleo community have asked for years why they can’t get rid of that last 10 pounds (something I expanded on in my article, How to Lose That Last 10 Pounds) but a lot of the time, it’s just because the female body needs that extra weight for hormonal reasons. But after menopause, Dr. Ron says the female body asks, “Why are we still eating this garbage?” because it’s aware that it doesn’t need to support a baby, and the excess fat is just that...excess.   As all of us get older, carrying a little extra weight has more serious ramifications – as Dr. Ron says, “With aging, you have to stay ahead of the insulin resistant race as far as possible.” This is why he advises patients to keep carbohydrates restrained, and stay on top of weight/resistance training for muscle preservation. “Muscle wasting with aging” is something Dr. Ron sees all the time with sedentary office workers, and adequate protein intake, along with weight training, are great ways to counteract this. Muscle mass preservation is particularly integral as you age because it helps you metabolize fuel, and the muscle cells themselves contain chemicals, that when released, can help with the aging process.  One of Dr. Ron’s most illuminating tests when checking his patients’ vital signs is, how are your squats going? Of course, he’ll check out the triglycerides, their stats, etc., but if his patients can’t do a few squats without getting out of breath, then he knows there’s an area that needs improving. We also discuss The Cooper Institute’s data about the mile run, and how one’s 1 mile run time at the age of 50 is strongly predictive of your changes of living to 80. Clearly, there’s so much you can do to increase your longevity and quality of life as you get older. And, sure, some of those things aren’t always fun or pleasurable – who out there actually likes doing squats? Not many people. Most people would prefer to be noshing on some French fries on the couch then to be sweating and squatting – but think about Longcuts, something I’ve discussed before (twice!). Nothing good in life ever comes easy, but thankfully, a healthy lifestyle is actually pretty easy once you commit to it. It’s just the mental part of it all that trips us up....so, get over yourself, and focus on enjoying the steps you take to increase your longevity and support your health.    TIMESTAMPS:  Brad and Ron talk about aging gracefully. [03:39]  Why is menopause such a trigger for physiological changes? [05:22]  With aging, you have to stay ahead of the insulin resistant race. [07:15]  Squats and mile run abilities are a good indicator of longevity. [08:42]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Fasten your seat belts for an incredibly fast-moving, wide-ranging, and deeply impactful show from Dr. Ron. This guy has fought a valiant battle against dated mainstream medical advice and in favor of a comprehensive ancestral approach emphasizing not just healthy, whole foods, but also choosing out of the flawed mindsets and hectic lifestyle behaviors that are on display in Silicon Valley like no other spot in America. Yes, Dr. Ron works in the most affluent community in America. Tech workers make some bank for sure, but we are talking $1.3 million for a median home price in the Silicon Valley counties. The affluence comes at a cost with a hectic workplace, painful commutes, and consumerism traps. Indeed, Dr. Ron observes numerous associated problems: scarcity mindsets (someone around you always has more); excessive rumination, leading to anxiety and depression; and adults pushing this crappy stuff onto their kids with over pressurized parenting leading to troubled, overstressed teens.   Dr. Ron works runs the corporate health division of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. He develops onsite health/wellness services for major Silicon Valley companies like the tech giants you have heard of. He delivers lectures on assorted health topics and also gets to do initial consults with patients that last for an hour — he can really get deep into lifestyle modification tips that will keep them away from the doctor’s office.   For the past decade, Dr. Ron has gained notoriety for fighting the valiant battle against conventional medical wisdom, particularly the widespread use of statins to address heart disease risk. Dr. Ron has succeeded wildly with dietary and lifestyle modification strategies, and communicated his approach to other physicians to inspire change. Dr. Ron is smiling now, and mainstream medicine has progressed over the last 10 years away from the flawed and dated notions about cholesterol, statins, and the proximate cause of heart disease.   Years ago, Ron promoted the results of a UCLA metastudy revealing that 80 percent of heart attack victims had LDL cholesterol levels widely considered to be in the “safe” range. As most of us have awakened to by this point, heart disease risk is not as simple as monitoring ones’ total LDL number. If one is concerned about high LDL, it’s important to test for small, dense particles as these are the potentially problematic ones that are small and dense enough to lodge on the walls of your arteries. In contrast, the large, fluffy LDL particles are commonly harmless. Guess what? If you have high triglycerides (over 150), you likely have a small, dense LDL problem. Even if your total LDL is artificially lowered by statin drugs, you can still be at high risk of heart disease. Remember CNN anchor Tim Russert? He passed of a heart attack in his 50s despite a total cholesterol number in the low 100s!  This is crazy talk if you compare to decades of conventional wisdom boilerplate: “Don’t eat fat or cholesterol, take statins if your total cholesterol is over 200 and then you will be fine.” Ron has bravely gone toe to toe with the establishment to convince other doctors that diet modification can reduce heart disease risk better than statins, and that statins can often compromise health and not address the biggest risk factors of heart disease. He, like Dr. Cate Shanahan and other evolutionary health leaders, favors tracking your triglycerides-to-HDL as the most relevant disease risk marker. It’s urgent to get 3:1 and optimal to get 1:1.   Dr. Ron shared his strategies for affecting lasting dietary transformation and lifestyle change among his patients. First, patients have to get interested in their health. Ron finds that many are too busy trying to make money or push their kids really hard to excel in competitive modern life. Second, to motivate them accordingly, Dr. Ron finds that educating them about the why’s, and offering incentives and competition with clear metrics is an effective strategy. For example, he might challenge a patient to focus on an important blood value like triglycerides and lower it by 100 points by the next blood test date. Third, and this is pure genius, Ron adopts an Additive approach to diet, focusing on efforts to include healthy foods rather than grind on people to eliminate many of their favorites. Some of Ron’s patients have wailed that, “rice is my drug,” so he tells them to add more nuts and meat to their biryani dishes! Fourth, don’t ruminate! This leads to depression when ruminating about the past and anxiety when ruminating about the future.   This show can get a little science-y but I urge you to play it slowly, repeat passages, and do whatever you need to do to fully understand the important insights and suggestions from Dr. Ron. The podcast is giving you the opportunity to get an hour-long private consult with one of the leading big picture health guides in the world. I am committed to getting Dr. Ron back on the show in the future, because we hit so many points so quickly that there is plenty of fodder for further focus. We have exchanged long thoughtful emails on the disturbing trend of helicopter parenting and over-pressurized youth experiences, and we get a bit of that going on the show. Hey parents, here is a both-parents-are-doctors family working hard to give their kids a balanced life and a healthy approach to education and sports goals. If they can get over themselves, so can we!  TIMESTAMPS:  Brad introduces Dr. Ron Sinha. [03:45]  Dr. Sinha health of the Silicon Valley employees, as nice a place as it is, a hotbed of stress related illnesses as well as physical.  [07:11]  The fast pace of life, the sedentary living, the high stress, it's accelerating aging. [11:36] So you have a strong genetic predisposition to how much and where you store fat. [14:17]  You can see major transformations in metabolic health just going back two generations. [17:50]  Technology has ruined the practice of medicine in so many ways. [20:04]  The concept of preventative health has been fading, especially from the younger generation. [23:20]  It affects your bottom line if your employees are healthy. [25:35]  It’s very important to get REALLY interested in your health. {29:14]  Motivation improves when patients can simplify their goals. [32:28]  So many people are not aware of having any health problems.  [33:45]  The metabolic syndrome is really the cornerstone of insulin resistance and heart disease. [36:54]  There's a lot of compelling data now around the fact that insulin resistance can get worse if you're on a statin for a long enough period of time. [40:36]  Your dietary changes can improve your numbers. [42:35]  The ratio of triglycerides to HDL is a prominent indicator of heart health. [47:16] What lifestyle and dietary changes can we make that has the most impact? [49:38]  Raising insulin sensitivity is good; insulin resistance is bad. [53:46]  Waist circumference is an indication that you are developing visceral fat.  [59:56]  Kids are showing up in doctor’s offices with anxiety, depression. [01:06:52]  Is your family bathing in screen light instead of sunlight? [01:09:02] Rumination is kind of like pre anxiety or pre depression because it is a common thought process. [01:11:25]  Parents send very subtle messages of which they aren’t aware. [01:14:41]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show goes into more detail about dietary strategies to ditch unhealthy modern foods and dabble in the various popular ancestral style strategies. This show will cover everything, from helping you switch fully into basic primal/paleo style eating, to going into things like keto and carnivore for distinct goals. The most important changes you can make right now in your diet are simple and easy, broken down into four categories:   Ditch grains and sugars: Refined grains and sugars are pro-inflammatory, accelerate aging, and promote fat storage. Cutting grains and sugars will minimize insulin production, which is unfortunately the #1 health risk of the Standard American Diet.   Ditch industrial seed oils and processed boxed/packaged/frozen foods:  Consuming industrial seed oils, along with any kind of “food” that still doesn’t resemble food in its natural form (this goes for anything processed, things that come already made/packaged, and the food you’ll find in the frozen section) has the same effect grains and sugar have on your system: because they’re pro-inflammatory, ingesting them causes free radical reactions in your body, accelerated aging, and cancer.  Emphasize primal foods: Primal foods are abundant, fresh, nutritious, and most importantly – delicious! On a primal diet you can enjoy meat, fish, fowl, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. The key is keeping it comparatively very low carb (definitely no sugars or grains, but if you’re female, you probably need a little more carbs, like sweet potato, than the average dude will, for health/hormonal purposes) and high in healthy fats (in comparison to Standard American Diet).  Stay flexible: When you become fat adapted instead of carb dependent, your meal habits can become more sporadic. A lot of people simply find that their appetite won’t emerge until around noon. Listen to your body. If you don’t want breakfast, don’t break your fast.   If you’re hungry for food, then by all means, eat! But if you feel like you should eat just because you’ve been told “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” then consider yourself off the hook. Intermittent Fasting is hardly a new concept (break-fast, get it?) and it’s a practice that optimizes fat metabolism, enhances cellular repair, and delays aging.  The Primal Blueprint lifestyle and ancestral eating philosophy is a powerful game-changer because it truly counters the “diet” concept of prescribed meals and regimented schedule. It is freeing and empowering for people to realize that they don’t need to overthink things and stay metaphorically chained to their old-school ideas of what a healthy diet means. When you switch over to an ancestral diet, your caloric intake and meal choices can vary wildly each day. Meals become predominantly fat-based and stimulate minimal insulin response, which keeps your energy, blood sugar, and appetite stable all day, even when meals are skipped/missed. Eating nutritious, fatty, whole foods that your ancestors ate allows you to enjoy your food and look as good as you feel.  Thankfully, it’s quite easy to find primal friendly breakfast options. There are so many ways you can start your day, and if you don’t feel like fasting, then how about a smoothie with coconut milk, protein powder, avocado, fresh produce, frozen fruit – an easy to make, quick process with no cleanup, that also tastes delicious, and is macronutrient balanced and high in antioxidants. For smoothie inspiration, check out this video on my YouTube channel where I show how I make my favorite super nutritious morning smoothie.  Then, there’s classic, satisfying and still so healthy options like, eggs and bacon: you can simply fry them up, or make an omelet with cheese and fresh herbs, or onions, mushrooms and bell peppers – get creative! On cold mornings when you find yourself craving something comforting, you’ll see there are so many fun ways to make primal style oatmeal, like Mark Sisson’s that uses coconut flour and assorted soaked nuts and seeds here or this chia-flax-hemp seed concoction from Healthy Sweet Eats.   Snacks are also easy on a primal diet. There’s definitely nothing wrong with a little chocolate macadamia nut bark busted out around midday – tasty, healthy, and definitely necessary as a mid-afternoon pick me up!  For afternoon or evening meals, go-to’ s can include large salads with vegetables, meat, nuts, and a simple olive oil dressing. Making an effort to find sources of grass-fed or organic animals, wild caught fish, locally grown or organic produce is not only good for the planet and for your community, but the food also just tastes better, and tests as healthier because of the integrity of the environment that it’s been grown in. Animals that aren’t pumped full of hormones and produce that hasn’t been doused in pesticides are shown to have higher nutrient and antioxidant levels than their mass-produced, chemically laden counterparts, so sourcing high-quality food will make a huge difference on the state of your health.  Next up is totally eliminating all grains (wheat, rice, pasta, corn, and all derivatives), sugars/sweets and sweetened beverages. Water is an amazing beverage to drink all day, but if you’re feeling something more fun, then try a Kombucha sparkling probiotic drink.   PS I should note that currently I’m in the keto-ish, carnivore-ish category right now – which is under 50 grams of carbs per day, or less than 10% of my daily total calories –  and enjoying eating mostly veggies and nuts and dark chocolate for my carb sources.  If you wonder if you are eating too many carbs, chart what you eat on a notepad for a day or two, trying to measure or estimate quantities as best you can, then visit fitday.com myfitnesspal.com and input your data. It will generate a nice report with macronutrient and caloric breakdowns and allow you to evaluate what you’re doing in your diet now, and how you’d like to change it going forward. The nice thing about a Primal diet is that the foods you eat primarily, like fat and protein, are so delicious and satisfying that it’s easier to not even worry about carbs as much as a lot of dieters do. People can be so obsessed with (and yet scared of) carbs, and a Primal diet really allows this fear and fixation to go away, because you’re getting the bulk of your nutrition from really satiating things like fat and protein, and then having much smaller amounts of healthy sources of carbs, like chocolate or root veggies. Ditching the Standard American Diet for an ancestral diet will blow your mind when you discover how rapidly you start feeling good, and looking good, all while eating delicious things that heal you from the inside out, like bone broth, bacon, avocado...the list goes on. Nothing is off limits (except for junk, but you don’t want that in your body anyways). This is a zero-deprivation diet, with an emphasis on what whole foods work best for you. Try it out, and witness how miraculously and quickly your life changes when you start implementing a sustainable, easy to follow lifestyle that helps you enjoy yourself and feel good in your body as you age as healthily as possible.  TIMESTAMPS:  Sugar is hidden everywhere, even in the Starbucks mobile app [6:30].  How hyperinsulinemia sets you up for heart disease, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and obesity [8:30].  Make nutrient dense food the centerpiece of your diet [9:50].  The types of industrial seed oils you need to eliminate are usually used in restaurants and have bad effects on your brain and cellular function [10:50].  The importance of applying an ancestral health perspective to your diet [12:00].  Industrial seed oils are hiding even in Ben & Jerry’s ice cream [14:45].  What happens after you become metabolically flexible [16:20].  Figuring out if fasting works well for you [19:16].  Ketones, blood sugar, and snacking [20:30].  Brad’s unexpected weight gain and subsequent weight loss journey [23:00].  Why snacking interferes with weight loss [24:35].  Be mindful of occasional indulgences becoming habitual [27:20].  Gluten is addictive and stimulates appetite; sugar is addictive and stimulates opioid receptors in the brain [28:10].  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m the subject of Jake’s interview — on how I became a pro triathlete! Jake Taylor hosts a very cool podcast called 5GQ: 5 Good Questions. He has an assortment of authors on the show to talk about their books and life’s works, and answer five or more good questions from Jake. What an honor to be on this show amidst Jake’s luminaries from the world of high finance and corporate leadership. He is close friends with Warren Buffett and a noted financial professional based in Folsom, CA. Okay, he’s not really close friends with Buffett, but he did hang with him in college (as the winner of a contest he was afforded this opportunity) and leveraged that opportunity into a career. Jake’s first book, The Rebel Allocator, is a novel dispensing business advice about the allocation of capital.  FYI: Jake’s wife is the one and only Lindsay Taylor, Ph.D., all-around Primal Blueprint queen bee, ketogenic ironman triathlete and recipe whiz. She worked with Mark Sisson for the recipes in The Keto Reset Diet, The Keto Reset Instant Pot Cookbook, and The Keto Reset Diet Cookbook.   Jake and I did something super cool: we tested out his novel idea to conduct a podcast during a hike! Yep, we donned portable equipment and hoofed it for a 48-minute conversation. Essentially, Jake started out asking me one good question and I took it and ran with it: “So, how did a kid from Southern California become the number three triathlete in the world?” Answer: I was too small for high school football, cut from high school basketball (albeit an LA City championship program at Los Angeles Taft High School), so I ended up running and running, till I got hurt from too much running and started swimming, biking, and running, until I became King of the Desert.  Hopefully, you will appreciate this different flavor of show, which is syndicated on Jake’s 5 Good Questions podcast channel.   TIMESTAMPS:  What would the world be like if we read books instead of TV? [01:27]  Jake asks Brad about his athletic journey.  [07:32]  Just because you’re a competitive due and go to full speed, it does not equate with success. [15:01]  Learning to be a cyclist, led Brad to triathlon after being a runner. [17:20]  After graduating College, Brad found himself working in a skyscraper!! [21:30]  Pure motivation helped his commitment towards his goal. [24:26]  When he achieved success, he started to be consumed by it. [27:31]  When you attach yourself to the outcome, you lose all perspective. [31:38]   How does one set an official Guinness record? [32:26]  Brad’s experience on breaking the record, taught many lessons. [41:37]  When high jumping, the significance inside for me to have a competitive drive to want to improve height over the bar from the last time and, by doing so, define the aging process in one small way. (Brad) [44:54]  Running a professional athletic career is like a business.  [48:34] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s make things simple with a big picture look at the most urgent and beneficial lifestyle practices you can implement right now to have more energy and better physical and cognitive performance. Future breather shows will provide more detail about each category, but this episode should get you focused on the big picture so you can explore these strategies further. This is one of my favorite topics to discuss, and it’s based around a concept called compressed morbidity. This means you remain strong, mentally sharp and physically healthy, living disease-free and illness-free for as long as you possibly can.  My father, the late great Dr. Walter Kearns (1922-2019) did a fantastic job of this, living to the age of 97 and having basically 95 years free of any physical ailments and health complaints. He was healthy and strong, and playing golf at a high-level for almost his entire life. By the time he was 95, he started to gracefully decline, but this period was for such a shorter time than most folks his age experience, and without the prolonged suffering so many elderly people endure at the end of their life.   As common as it is, it certainly doesn’t mean you have to deal with a long, drawn-out, painful decline into old age. It’s simple: implement the most important changes you can make to your lifestyle now, because it will pay off – not just in the short term, but in the long-term too. The four most important changes you can make can be categorized into four steps:    Eat primally: Ditch processed carbs in favor of nutritious primal foods, especially healthy fats. Keep it simple: eat real food, and make sure your diet works for your specific needs. Maybe you need to figure some things out first, like getting a food allergy test. An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to a leaky gut, which leads to a whole host of problems, including food sensitivity. Find out if any of the foods you’re eating are actually irritating your gut, so you can avoid them while you heal your body by consuming nutrient dense things like bone broth and liver. You’d be surprised at how many people are sensitive to foods that seem like they would be good for you (egg yolks, coconut, and blueberries are common), so it’s crucial you pay attention to your digestion and how you feel after meals. It’s also very typical that foods that were once intolerable are easily digested once you’ve worked on healing your gut. I know some people who could not have even the slightest bit of dairy without getting an eruption of acne the next day, who now enjoy grass-fed organic milk and cheese, daily, with absolutely no problems. Eating primally is simple, easy to do, and all about giving your body the best fuel – the kind it deserves – so it runs as well as possible.    Move around more:  Just freakin’ move! Wherever, whenever – just do it. Walk places, take frequent breaks, and do structured cardio workouts at a comfortable pace of (180 minus your age) heart rate or less. Maybe don’t try to find a parking space right outside the building you need to go into, but a block or two away (if you have the time to walk – or better yet, make the time). Little things like that make a huge difference. If you can bike or walk to the grocery store or farmer’s market, do it. Take the stairs whenever you can. Look for little opportunities everywhere to be less sedentary, and take them.    Use it or lose it: While walking is great and essential, don’t forget to sweat: getting your heart going is also key. Don’t overdo it, but be sure to include brief, high-intensity strength workouts twice a week, and all-out sprints once a week, every 7-10 days. This will help your body preserve muscle mass, reduce body fat, and delay aging.     Sleep/relax: Sleep is crucial to health, bottom line. Unfortunately, it seems like getting good sleep is becoming more and more difficult for some people – which is hardly surprising, considering the circumstances of our modern world. Because of this, you have to be mindful when creating your ideal sleep environment. It’s super important you align your sleep habits with your circadian rhythm. Start your day off right with a natural wakeup call and energetic morning as the sun streams in naturally and wakes your body. In the evenings, keep it mellow and dark with natural light, and don’t forget that it is critical you minimize your digital screen use after the sun goes down! Once it’s dark, you really shouldn’t be looking at screens – your body will be confused, and you be will miserable and exhausted from lack of sleep. Focus on finding times during the day and the week to relax, instead of being so go-go-go all the time!    I’ll expand on these four topics further in-depth for future breather shows, but for now, enjoy this show as an opportunity to learn about which lifestyle practices and changes you can make so you’re feeling as good in your body as possible.     TIMESTAMPS:  Brad shares how he doubled his testosterone levels entirely through lifestyle modification [5:45].  Brad explains the concept of compressed morbidity [6:54].  Put yourself into a position to succeed through your habits [10:00].  The top 4 lifestyle changes to make [15:20].  Active couch potato syndrome [16:22].  Brad talks about his morning routine and how he like to start his day [18:58].  Why slowing down is so important [23:33].  The kind of high intensity exercise you should be doing [24:10].  The importance of sleep and downtime [28:53].  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with Mr. Red Power Ranger and Carnivore Shredder himself, William Shewfelt. When you visit him on the Internet and see his shredded physique of 3.8% body fat, or striking a pose in his tight red Power Ranger outfit, you might form a superficial first impression that here’s another Hollywood poser but this show quickly proves that notion is wrong. Alas, you are in for a wonderful treat on this show, as I became educated and inspired from an extremely poised, thoughtful, driven, focused, yet fun-loving young guy, and his charming girlfriend Chelsea who accompanied him. Only 23 years old, William offers profound insights about the importance of dreaming big and then executing with a relentless passion for living life to the fullest and breaking past your personal limits of what you believe is possible.   This is a guy who can quote Tony Robbins and the other motivators but then actually back up the aphorisms with a distinct plan of action. William believes there should be a balance of risk taken in life and how holding on to past traumas prevent you from achieving your goals. He firmly believes it's not where you've been but where you're going.   I talk about the origin of the Get Over Yourself theme and the importance of cultivating a pure motivation for peak performance, and these were lessons I had to learn the hard way over years of struggling and self-reflection as an athlete and with career pursuits. This dude has a lot of stuff figured out already - no kidding!   How can he go from disinterested economics student at UC San Diego to dabbling in local theater acting, to a starring role in a major television program in one year? By formulating an entirely evolved and bulletproof mindset that was all about focus, dedication, and “protecting your mindset” against the trials and tribulations and heartbreak that is endemic to the acting game.   I was truly inspired and motivated by absorbing his energy and positive attitude. We were supposed to talk about the carnivore diet, his body fat reduction programming, and other such boilerplate stuff, but I was too captivated to leave the thread of how a young person overcame an unhealthy youth to dream big and then execute according to plan every day.   Eventually, we transition our focus into diet and exercise, making for a great stand-alone show coming soon.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a great show with Bordeaux Kitchen author Tania Teschke, we keep recording and I start to get freaked out over the health concerns relating to radiation from “Smart” utility meters and also excess artificial light and digital stimulation from various blue-light emitting sources like digital screens and LED light bulbs. After the recording, I headed over to Home Depot to buy some vintage style light bulbs with the yellow hue incandescent filament style light bulb. This type of bulb is far less offensive to your circadian rhythm and mitochondrial function than the popular LED lights and fluorescent lights. Look at these up close, and you’ll realize they are emitting an intense flickering that is invisible to the naked eye, but highly disruptive to your mitochondrial function and melatonin release at night.   How about WiFi? Are you ever freaked out when you login to a wireless connection and notice 27 other networks within range of your device? Scoff if you must, but we have no reference points for long-term exposure to modern tech devices. In addition to the devices, we must also be mindful of the health consequences of hyper connectivity and sensationalist media. This is a good breather show to get you focused on doing the best you can to live healthily in your high-tech modern environment.  TIMESTAMPS:  Tania talks a lot about the dangers lurking in our surroundings. [05:14]  Fluorescent light and LED light bulbs are harming us. [07:25]  The utility smart meters are also dangerous. [10:54]  Wearing blue light blocking glasses helps. {16:48]  It’s important to learn and be aware of these sorts of dangers. [18:44]  We trust our sources of authority and now we are learning they often aren’t correct. [21:35]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keen fans of Borat, the legendary movie my Sacha Baron Cohen, will realize I’m knocking off his movie title here. It’s appropriate to capture the theme of our conversation, which covered all manner of healthy eating and living, but hit the theme of healthy European traditions contrasted with hectic, hyper-speed, overly-stressful American life today. Tania was born and raised in America and graduated from Brown University, and has spent many years of her adult life in places like Japan, Russia, and is now based in Bern, Switzerland. She has been on amazing journey of health and immersion into her authoring of one of the most fabulous and comprehensive books ever written on the planet, titled The Bordeaux Kitchen, An Immersion Into French Food and Wine, Inspired By Ancestral Traditions.   This book represents her life’s work, filled with insights about improving health through ancestral-style eating, the rich tradition of French cuisine, always honoring the ancestral perspective, and a fabulous education about wine and how to pair it with assorted paleo meals. We talk about Tania’s quest to regain her health after a disastrous ordeal starting with a burst appendix sustained in Kazakhstan (speaking of Borat, that’s his hood!), and a long hospital stay afterward dealing with complications. She has studied the health consequences relating to mass produced food (including the recent alarming commentary about widespread ingestion of glyphosates, the toxic chemical found in RoundUp weed killer product), EMF exposure (SmartMeters from utilities, WiFi signals), excess artificial light and digital stimulation on your circadian rhythm as well as your mitochondrial function, impurities in the water supply, the consequences of gut dysfunction, and much more. Yes, Tania is a real forward thinker about health and natural living. It’s worth listening carefully to her concerns and insights, instead of our usual knee-jerk reaction to accept as normal all the health offenses in modern life.   TIMESTAMPS:  Tania has written a masterpiece of a cookbook that includes French Cooking recipes along with the wine and descriptions of life there. She focuses on ancestral health. [04:23] Her book is way more than a French Cookbook. Surprisingly the French culture is much aligned with the principals of Primal living. [09:08]  The Europeans seem to have a much calmer, socializing, relaxing lifestyle. [13:00]  People in the US need to slow down. [19:31]  The organic label does not entirely let us know the facts. [25:15]  Eggs’ labels are very confusing. [30:05]  From farmers’ markets in Europe, there has been a shift in some areas to super market, but most people still take advantage of the farmer’s markets. [33:48]  Public transportation functions well in Europe compared to US. [39:03]  Kid’s absorption with light from screens is damaging eyes. [40:25]  Blue light is the color we see around noon, so the artificial light at night from screens throws off our Circadian rhythm. [46:24]  A lot of the new light bulbs we have are a problem [49:17]  Sun exposure in the morning sets up your Circadian rhythm. [52:10]  They explain the difference between fresh air and stale air. [56:24]  Obesity might be a function of not getting the right amount and right type of light. [58:35] Many people don’t really realize the importance of being outside. [59:41] We are creating endless summer according to how our genes are wired to use light. [01:00:40] In Tania’s book she covers ancestral health, her health journey as well as French cooking and wine. [01:03:38]  If you use fresh ingredients, you don’t have to read labels.  Put the boxes away! [01:07:05] When you make desserts with rich fats, you don’t need as much sugar. [01:09:49] The moral of vegetarian versus meat eaters is another issue. [01:16:40] If you are taking an animal’s life, you’d better lead a purposeful and meaningful life yourself. [01:18:08] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m bringing you some of the best quotes from relationship expert John Gottman for today’s blip show. Gottman’s ideas are simple and straightforward, but radically different from anything you’ve heard before, and will change the way you approach relationships and your partner.  Gottman advises couples to stop wasting time arguing. Why’s that? Because most arguments cannot be resolved, yet couples still spend time fighting year after year, trying to change each other’s mind. This is a complete waste of time because the arguments stem from fundamental differences in personality, values, and/or lifestyle. Fighting about these differences is just wasting your time harming your partnership. Want to learn more? Tune in to the show to find out how you can enhance the harmony in your relationship and establish methods to help strengthen your connection with your partner.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My athletic friend reached out to me recently to tell me he had a body scan revealing arterial blockage issues and the need for a pipe cleaning procedure. Yep, getting old brings some surprises and challenges, and it’s important to implement healthy habits and track your risk factors. Today, it’s easier than ever to self-quantify with online blood testing, but when you embark on the process of tracking your heart disease risk, it is integral that you are looking for (and at) the right information.   To ensure you receive the most accurate results, I would follow the advice of Dr. Cate Shanahan and Dr. Ron Sinha, who agree that the most beneficial and reliable method of tracking heart disease risk is by focusing on your triglycerides to HDL ratio. We all know HDL: “the good cholesterol” (or “nature’s garbage truck” as some call it) - the higher the levels, the better. HDL goes through the blood stream, scavenging and eliminating damaged cellular material, like small, dense LDL molecules, which unfortunately have a penchant for lodging on the walls of your heart, prompting the oxidation and inflammation of these molecules that leads to heart disease. Not getting enough sleep, eating a high-carbohydrate, high insulin producing diet, and either not exercising enough or over-exercising can all greatly affect your chances of heart disease. Simply put, you want good things to be happening in your blood in order to lower your risk. Obviously, examining your blood is a great way to deduce what’s going on internally, and for decades, doctors have tracked LDL cholesterol levels with the belief that this was the key to detecting heart disease risk.  However, it’s clear now that examining your triglyceride to HDL ratio is vastly superior to the oversimplified obsession with LDL which has led to widespread statin use, despite a recent UCLA meta study revealing that 80% of heart attack victims had LDL values considered to be in the safe range. Instead, take the focus off the LDL numbers and check out your triglycerides. Firstly, if you’re over 150, it is time to get that down (like, yesterday) because that is too freakin’ high! A triglyceride level over 150 indicates that your bloodstream is seriously overwhelmed by the amount of fat circling around in it, so if you are over 150, then try minimizing (or even full-on cutting out) the amount of refined grains and sugars in your diet, and see what happens after three weeks of this change. Chances are, you’ll find your numbers have gone way down. 150+ is high, but you can decrease it in a matter of weeks if you really commit to making the necessary tweaks in your lifestyle.  For some, even under 150 is too loose – Dr. Sinha recommends you aim to get your triglycerides under 100. It is critical to get your triglycerides to HDL ratio under 3.5 to 1 (if you’re over, you’ll find yourself in the “ticking time bomb” category). Ideally, Dr. Shanahan and Dr. Sinha want to see a 1:1 ratio. Getting your triglycerides even with your HDL is the goal, so let’s say you get your HDL at 60, 65: then you’ll want to drop you’re your triglycerides to 60 - 65 as well.  Many more details are offered in this show about good tests to order and values to strive for. Visit places like DirectLabs.com or UltraLabTests.co m and order some tests. All you have to do is purchase your test, head to a nearby lab for a blood draw, then receive your results by email in a few days. Then you can take action with medical professional if necessary or do some dietary modification to correct red flags.  UCLA Study link: https://www.uclahealth.org/most-heart-attack-patients-cholesterol-levels-did-not-indicate-cardiac-risk   TIMESTAMPS:  Brad reminds you that it is important to get blood tests frequently. [04:52]  Stay strong and fit by modifying your lifestyle. [06:00]  The hard choices pay off down the line. Get a routine. [09:24]  What a disaster to think that 71% of the fuel we're putting in our bodies is merely low octane fuel to burn for energy that's almost entirely deficient in the micronutrients that we need to be healthy. [11:31]  Move around more! People with a devoted fitness regimen still show signs of metabolic dysfunction and disease patterns. [15:30]  Keep your heart rate in the low range of 180 minus your age when exercising. [21:07]  Once in a while push your body; do something challenging. [24:00]  Have workouts short in duration and explosive in nature. [25:22]  Should you feel sore after working out? [27:14]  We should have periods of brain downtime. [28:58]  Dim Light Melatonin Onset is when you allow the sleep hormone and restorative hormone flood the bloodstream so you can sleep. [30:54]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show is about rethinking the basic notions of athletic training, particularly the “no pain, no gain” model that’s been widely criticized but is still embedded into DNA of many competitive athletes. This show was syndicated on the Primal Endurance podcast, so if you are an endurance athlete, definitely check out that show and learn how to pursue endurance goals in a healthy, balance banner. I was a pro athlete for nine years and been in the fitness business for 30 years, but in the last couple years I’ve met some people that have absolutely blown my mind with evolved insights and athletic training, performance, and recovery. In particular, we are experiencing an awakening in the fitness world as to the importance of recovery in the big picture of peak performance. For decades, we’ve been stuck in a narrow mentality focused on conducting a thoughtful and effective pattern of workouts as the end-all for fitness success. What a joke. It’s time to wake up and learn some insights that will transform your approach to fitness, and help you preserve your health as you pursue ambitious fitness goals.   I compiled some brief insights from an assortment of fitness leaders, patching them together to an interesting and memorable. I know you may like to listen to podcasts on the go, but this show requires some note taking. Do what these folks say you will become a better athlete and healthier person. Here is the dream team for insights and a sound bite for the insights detailed on the show:   Dr. Phil Maffetone: The godfather of aerobic training and fat-adapted eating has been preaching the same message for nearly 40 years. Finally, people are paying attention and the MAF training concepts are becoming highly respected and adopted by endurance athletes.   MAF heart rate: The maximum aerobic heart rate is the upper limit for an effective aerobic workout. It’s 180-age in beats per minute. Go faster as a pattern (extremely common for endurance athletes of all levels) and you will dig yourself a grave of overtraining and overstress.   Stressful workouts—return on investment: You need never exceed 90% of maximum heart rate when conducting high intensity intervals, time trials, tempo sessions, or group classes. Topping out at 90 percent of max is vastly less stressful that taking things up to true max. You get only moderately different training stimulation but vastly more stress and recovery time necessary. Oh mercy, I wish I knew and honored this in my triathlon career. Lots of effort and money was left in workouts that should have been saved carefully for race day!  Brian McKenzie: The Power, Speed, Endurance guru and author of Unbreakable Runner is now obsessed with breathing and recovery as the primary focus for fitness enthusiasts. If you learn to breathe correctly, you minimize the stress impact of the workout and spend more time in healthy balance between sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system function. Brian helped endurance athletes embrace the importance of intensity instead of just road slog; now he is poised to help all athletes embrace the importance of recovery—including cutting edge techniques for breathing and hot and cold therapy. Listen to his show on the Get Over Yourself podcast!  Joel Jamieson: The guru of Recovery Based Training talks about Rebound workouts, where doing a focused protocol of movements in the gym can actually speed up recovery! I have only recently implemented Joel’s techniques, and with great success. Previously, I thought that sleeping more, napping, and relaxing on the couch were the ultimate recovery tools. Joel’s workout features breathing, stretching, mobility/range of motion exercise, doing positive lifts only (dropping the weight after lifting to avoid eccentric), and doing very short intervals with mindful heart rate lowering during long recovery periods.   Craig Marker: Craig and Pavel Tsatsouline of StrongFirst are making some awesome breakthroughs in training theory that you absolutely must try. First, dig the concept of HIRT instead of HIIT. The latter, High Intensity Interval Training, is a term that’s been bantered about for years as the foundation of serious athletic training. High Intensity Repeat Training conveys a different concept where you focus on producing repeat efforts of explosive, intense effort without declining performance and getting tired with successive efforts. This is similar to Jacques Devore’s breakthrough method called Maximum Sustained Power (MSP) that is detailed in the book Primal Endurance.   How to transition to HIRT and MSP? Freakin’ rest more between efforts man! And stop the workout when you notice performance declining! I have recently implemented the HIRT concept with fabulous success. I will be doing a whole show about it in the future, so stay tuned. HIIT workouts lead to exhaustion, extended recovery time and ultimately burnout. Why do almost all group exercise workouts, high school and college team workouts, and personal trainers believe that HIIT is the way? Dated and misinterpreted science, such as the “bastardization of the Tabata concept” as Craig says.   If you are a serious fitness enthusiast, this show can transform your approach, make recovery better, and change your entire life in the process!  TIMESTAMPS: Some exercise programs are disastrously flawed and set you up for an overly stressful life. [03:51]  Recovery is very important. [04:55] The most enthusiastic athletes as well as the casual fitness person need to learn how to work-out in a way that doesn’t do damage. [08:24]  The Maffetone method is: slow down and emphasize aerobic development. For heart rate, the formula is 180 minus your age. [12:11]  You need not ever exceed 90% of your maximum heart rate, even during the most intense and explosive training sessions. [14:09]  Brian MacKenzie,’s contribution to this is suggesting to endurance athletes to add Crossfit training into their routines. [18:30] What’s the big deal about breathing? [21:32]  Dial things down. [24:24]  Rebound workouts are sessions you perform when you are trying to recover from high stress training sessions. [26:13]  HIIT is high intensity interval training. [30:55]  Sprinting is very important. [32:32]  When lifting, pick a weight you could do eight times, make sure to do a succession of sets with a declining number of reps in order to make sure you are rested and explosive for each effort. [37:59]  Brad summarizes the messages in this podcast. 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By age 35, 95-99 percent of your thoughts and actions originate from the habitual programming of the subconscious mind—a combination of memorized behaviors, emotional reactions, beliefs and perceptions that run in the background like an app on your smartphone. Brain scientists report that we think between 12,000-60,000 thoughts per day, that 98 percent of them are identical to yesterday’s thoughts, and that 80 percent of your subconscious thoughts are negative.  Most of your subconscious programming happens in childhood, and Lipton explains the already obvious bad news that keeps therapists in business: “The subconscious mind has the tendency to interfere with our conscious desires by programming undesirable thoughts and behaviors, which could lead to a great deal of stress and turmoil in our lives.”  The good news is that the latest research in cell biology and quantum physics show that our bodies can be changed as we retrain our thinking! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fatty popcorn boy is me — two years after exiting a really strict ketogenic eating strategy (mostly on account of R&D while writing Keto Reset Diet with Mark Sisson) and embarking upon an experiment to increase overall caloric intake, including by default, carb intake. The experiment was inspired by my NourishBalanceThrive.com consultants Chris Kelly and Dr. Tommy Wood — both of whom have appeared on the podcast. From review of my bloodwork, there was speculation that I might be depleted from the combined stress of high intensity workouts at advanced age and ketogenic eating patterns with extended daily fasts.   The experiment worked really well and I enjoyed a noticeable bump in energy and recovery rate. Dr. Tommy assured me that I could hit the healthy foods hard, theoretically up to the point of maximum returns represented by adding body fat! Fast forward to two years later and this is exactly what happened: With standards relaxed, occasional indulgences started to become habitual indulgences. Without really noticing, I had packed on around eight pounds of extra body fat. Shown is a photo from March, 2019 weighing 172 pounds — the most ever in my life. The comparison photo is exactly three months later, weighing 164lb. I’ve been around this weight for over 20 years, but occasionally with varying levels of muscle mass and body fat. In this recent effort, my weight change would be mostly all body fat, so I’d guess I was 12% level at 172, and 8% level at 164.  This has never been a main concern, but it was an awakening to see a body built by popcorn, dark chocolate, and habitual mindless eating in the mirror. Always eating healthy food with high standards and keto friendly in recent years, but lacking any guidelines, structure, or discipline regarding caloric intake/meal patterns. I might as well have had a dark chocolate IV at times!  This got me thinking about the absolute importance of discipline in one’s diet. We’ve all heard countless success stories from people who cut processed food, grains, sugar, and bad oils, and immediately lost a ton of weight. However, it’s also no secret that many folks actually struggle with weight gain after they’ve switched to eating a whole-foods, nutrient dense diet. How can this be? Well, it can result from many different factors, but a lot of the time, it’s just the simple fact that you can’t expect to mindlessly eat and not gain weight – even if those foods still do fall into the “healthy” category, using discipline and following guidelines is still essential, no matter how strict the parameters you set for yourself already are. Yes, one of the great parts of following the paleo diet is that you aren’t supposed to have to calorie count and worry about straying off your diet – and this is true, but it doesn’t mean you can just eat whatever you want (especially as you get older) and expect to fit into the same clothes!  We all want our bodies to feel good and look good, but it isn’t always easy to get there.   Here are some insights I’d like to share if you have body composition goals or frustrations, and want to do something about it and succeed:     Writing a book causes body fat increase. Need to negotiate for fat farm/spa retreat tuition with future book deals.     Modern humans enjoy incredible luxury, comfort, decadence. This is mostly unhealthy. We need to orchestrate ways to move more, perform explosive fitness efforts, introduce hormetic stressors like cold or heat exposure, spend more time fasting/eat less food, disconnect from hyperstimulation.    We can benefit from implementing habits through repetition and endurance. A main success factor for fat loss has been no calories until 12 noon. Simple. Commitment. No will power or decision fatigue involved. Just wait for the clock to strike, then consider eating options.    Similarly, I believe morning immersion into 34-38F chest freezer cold plunge helps boost fat metabolism. I often get an intense hunger sensation afterward, which I ignore and it passes in ~15 min (Dr. Cate Shanahan confirms this is ghrelin spike in stomach timeline).    Dropping fat is way more difficult than adding fat, duh. I have more empathy and appreciation for the challenge.  It’s interesting to trace how the definition of the word diet has changed drastically over the years. But let’s go back to its original meaning – diete, as it was first used in the English language, used to mean “a day’s journey.” What a cool concept! Instead of thinking of diet as this restrictive, negative thing that you must follow exactly every single day, why not think of it as a day’s journey: a positive experience, a series of mindful decisions you make for yourself, as you nourish yourself, in order to continue on with your day. If this whole fatty popcorn boy saga has truly drilled in and cemented one thing, it is the very valuable lesson that self-discipline = self-love (Thank you Will Smith for that one!). It’s all about making the best decision for yourself in that present moment, and sometimes that means a healthy, homecooked meal, and sometimes that means you just need to munch on some popcorn and chocolate! Diet is a day’s journey, one that you are in charge of, and yeah, it’s easy (and even normal) to get a little lax now and then. But when you exercise discipline and mindfulness when it comes to the food you consume throughout the day, every single day, not only does it make it so much easier for you to stay on track with your health and fitness goals, but that kind of disciplined mindset bleeds into everything else you do in life. Self-discipline equals self-love (and, also allows you to enjoy eating your popcorn without becoming the fatty popcorn boy!)     TIMESTAMPS:  Brad talks about discovering that he needed to lose excess fat. [04:26]  Sometimes appetite regulation and caloric efficiency sometimes don’t line up well. [07:23]  Brad restructured his eating style and found it enhanced his enjoyment of eating. [10:14]  The idea of carnivore diet is emerging. [14:19]  If you're experiencing a fat reduction plateau, get in there and do some weight bearing sprints. [16:23]  Dr Phil Maffetone references the idea that a sprint workout can have a metabolic effect lasting for up to 72 hours afterward. [18:37] As soon as you spike insulin, you shut off fat burning. [20:36]  When Brad tried to change his eating habits, he found it more difficult than he thought. [24:30] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a different flavor of show, as I become (for the most part) the interviewee in a wild and wacky session with the dynamic duo from the Trail Runner Nation podcast, Dr. Don Freeman and Scott Warr. These guys have a super popular show, featuring nonstop repartee between the pair, as well as interesting guests in the world of ultramarathon running. Dr. Don is an absolute marvel of a human specimen; a busy chiropractor and entrepreneur, he runs in his spare time, and runs. And runs. He has completed countless 100-mile ultra-races and an epic event in the Pacific Northwest of 240 miles of nonstop running.  After this show in the summer of 2018, Don was headed to the French Alps to compete in a 6-day ultramarathon run of 225 miles and 90,000 feet of climbing over the high-altitude trails traversing les Alps. Yes, these ultrarunning folks are an amazing breed. They set a comfortable pace and keep moving for hours and hours and even into multiday racing. Don’s strategy is to sleep one hour per every eight of running! Let’s see, that works out to three hours of sleep per day... In this show, we talk about our shared appreciation for a relaxed and intuitive approach to athletic goals, the inspiration for the name “Get Over Yourself” for this podcast and the importance of getting over ourselves in everyday life, the nature of motivation and the influence of genetics, the importance of drinking only the healthiest and cleanest wine, especially as an athlete. Wine? Don’t whine, we indeed engage in engage in our specialty of tangents, asides, interruptions, and circle backs. Many podcasts have a distinct pattern of interview questions and start-to-finish progression, but sometimes it’s fun to just let it flow and see where the conversation takes you. I think you will enjoy connecting with these guys. This show is syndicated on the fabulous Trail Runner Nation podcast, hosted by in their fabulous Rocklin, CA studios.   TIMESTAMPS: This guy, Freeman, is going to the French Alps to compete in a six-day ultra-marathon.  [05:39] Podcasts are opening a whole new way of communicating. [07:09]  How limiting is your own brain to performance? [12:10]  Practicing doesn’t necessarily translate to the competitive arena. [16:29]  The work that a long-distance cyclist does, doesn’t even come close to what our hunter/gatherer ancestors did. [17:41]  What is the theme of Brad’s Get Over Yourself podcasts? [18:57]  Social media usually shows people at their best, ignoring the fact that sometimes we fail. [21:36]  Some of the GPS features can inhibit your ability to think on your own, however there are some great apps for racing. [26:29]  Screens are dominating our lives. [30:05]  Performance on cognitive test slows down when you are lacking sleep. [33:34]  Brad details what his experience was in becoming a pro triathlete. [38:09]  Brad talks about how he “got over himself.” [47:28]  It’s really important through for the duration of your life to have some compelling competitive goals, whatever that is. [56:30] Brad talks about his speed golf fete. [57:21]  Make sure you are doing what you are doing for a good reason. [01:01:16]  How would you advise an athlete to recognize comfort zone versus Wimp? [01:05:46] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micro workouts seem like an emerging trend lately, and with good reason! Hauling off super brief sets of explosive effort throughout your busy day can yield a variety of health benefits, not to mention stronger muscles and bones. Make sure to warm up properly prior to any heavier compound movements, such as one of my personal favorite lifts, the hex bar deadlift. Chin ups, push ups, bodyweight squats, the sky is the limit! Try them out if you haven't already, and begin reaping the rewards.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I discussed in the previous breather show, Dr. Lipton asserts that we spend 95-99% in daily life operating from subconscious programming. This show is going to get a little science-y as it’s extremely important to understand just how your thoughts are directing your genetic and cellular function. Each of our cells has extremely thin membranes with receptors that extend from the inside to the outside of the membrane. These receptors process signals from the environment and influence cellular and genetic function. I offer up my favorite example of a traffic jam, where you can perceive the experience to be miserable, thereby triggering a protection response and flooding the bloodstream with stress hormones; or alternatively taking the opportunity to relax, listen to a good podcast, or squirt nearby cars with window washer water. This show will help you make the important connection between your thoughts and your cellular function, and the extreme urgency to become conscious as often as possible so you are not a victim of your flawed and negative subconscious programming.   This is contrary to flawed and dated notions that the nucleus and the genetic coding contained inside the nucleus are the “brains” of the cell, with the membrane as a passive bystander enlisted to merely contain cellular material. Rather, the membrane and its receptors are the true brains of the cell. As Lipton explains, “The cell membrane is an organic information processor. It senses the environment and converts that awareness into ‘information’ that can influence the activity of protein pathways and control the expression of genes.”  If the perception switches in your cell membranes detect that you are having a lousy day (like being the victim of a traffic jam or having a mean boss), then they will consult the blueprint’s instructions for making stress hormones and tears of anguish, and gene transcription factors will manifest your tearful reality. But if your perception switches detect that you are taking the opportunity of a traffic jam to engage in deep, diaphragmatic breathing and listen to a great audio book, good vibes will literally permeate your being. You will instead produce mood-elevating hormones like serotonin and dopamine, along with a smile and a lightness in your step when you finally arrive at your destination. Lifting a simple insight from Einstein’s general theory of relativity, your perception of time itself will alter such that the hour in traffic either flew by or dragged along, and you will be literally correct in both cases. And while the fancy atomic clock at the military base can measure one hour perfectly as 60 minutes of 60 seconds each, time has no significance without a perception from the individual.   As Lipton explains, we have three fundamental categories of perceptions:   1) Those that promote a growth response (moving toward a stimulus)  2) Those that promote a protection response (moving away from a stimulus)  3) Those that do not trigger any response (Lipton calls these perceptions, “elevator music”)  Love is the most powerful trigger of the growth response, while fear is the most powerful trigger of the protection response. The HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis carries out both growth and protection responses in the body. When threatening environmental stimulus hits the hypothalamus (the brain’s control tower for assorted hormonal and metabolic functions) it signals the pituitary gland (the master gland coordinating activity in trillions of cells) to mount a protective fight or flight response, including directing the adrenal glands to flood the bloodstream with stress hormones. As you have already learned in depth, repeated and prolonged stimulation of the fight or flight response wears you down and accelerates aging. Cells are either in growth mode, protection mode, or listening to elevator music — they can’t multitask.  Hence, when our perception switches trigger the protective response on account of a traffic jam, mean boss, argument with a loved one, or fearful thought about your own cancer prospects as you depart from visiting a stricken relative in the hospital, it literally has life or death repercussions. In The Primal Prescription, co-author Dr. Doug McGuff references research published in the Annals of Family Medicine in 2013 about women who receive false-positive results on mammograms and have to sit in fear for a while until the accurate diagnosis comes through. These women experienced the same level of psychosocial harm as those with cancer for a full six months after they were cleared. Furthermore, negative health repercussions traced to the ordeal continued for three years. They don’t call it a cancer scare for nothing!  Whatever the circumstances that generate our negative thoughts, we might as well have a tiger chasing us for the level of destruction it causes to our “renewal” potential. The Biology of Belief  is not only a fascinating and highly compelling read, but most importantly it will change your life when you have such an in-depth understanding of just how powerful your thoughts are.  TIMESTAMPS:  Our thoughts can manifest a new reality. [04:26]  Environmental signals of all kinds affect genetic function. [[06:32]  We have three fundamental categories of our perceptions.  [12:14]  If you get a negative report regarding your health, the repercussion lasts for years. [17:17]  Your thoughts are the source of all your pain, not what's happened to you, but your thoughts about what's happened to you. [19:40]  Learn from other shows how to come to your relationship with an open heart. [20:45] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry and his friends attend the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy and have a great time. Larry goes on an Olympic spectating binge with ’08 Beijing summer, ’10 Vancouver winter, ’12 London summer, and ’14 Sochi winter. Meanwhile, he and his brother Big George have a fun excursion at a “sliding school” in Salt Lake City, where participants can learn to ride the skeleton on the Olympic race course. The Skeleton is that newer Olympic event where you race headfirst down the track in a manner similar to the bobsleds and the luge (feet first) competitors. Yes, you are sliding down the twisty-turny icy track at 85 miles per hour! This was the genesis of Larry’s Olympic dream, where he literally emerged from the crowd to pursue a longshot opportunity to represent the great nation of Israel in the Skeleton at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea.   Never mind that Larry is in his mid-40s at the time; he went all-in with this odyssey where he traveled the world to compete at the various international competitions where one accumulates points and angles for a precious few spots in World Cup events and eventually the Olympic field. This conversation will get you inspired to dream big and go for it! Regarding his age, Larry decided to turn this to his advantage, stating that he wanted it to become an inspiration to others rather than a handicap. While he fell short of his stated goal of competing in the Olympics, you will gain a deep appreciation for the true value of chasing one’s dreams, namely the self-satisfaction that comes from doing your best and inspiring peak performance in others. Larry relates an exciting anecdote about a breakthrough performance where he enjoyed what can only be called a “third place victory.” What’s more, a member of Larry’s Israeli Skeleton crew became the first athlete to represent that country in any sliding sport. Larry’s devotion to the Israeli program earned him a spot as a team assistant coach for the 2018 PyeongChang, Korea games. Enjoy this great show about pursuing peak performance goals throughout life and appreciate the most important lessons of the competitive experience.   TIMESTAMPS:  We find how Larry discovered, at an advanced age, his passion for the sport of Skeleton in the Winter Games and how this applies to all sport endeavors. [04:11]  What is it like to go downhill Skeleton style? [17:20]  He made the Israeli Olympic team. How does one qualify? [22:24]  On the different teams, are you helping each other or competing against one another? [38:05]  While teams are in training, the competitive nature can cause problems. [41:42]  One of the biggest parts of the Olympics is competing for something bigger than yourself. [47:02]  Age is not a reason to fail. [53:07]  Skeleton is the slowest of the three speeds: Luge, Bobsled, and skeleton. [01:02:33]  What was the process of Larry qualifying for the team? [01:03:20]  The dream happened. [01:09:08]  The lessons learned of giving 100% to get back 100% apply in all walks of life. [01:14:11] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no secret that having a morning routine has wonderful benefits like kicking you into pro-active mindset. Performing your routine each and every morning locks this pattern into place and keeps you on track when you have tendency to fade amidst the barrage of stimulation and distraction later in the day! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode one of these potentially life-changing Breather shows, I talk about insights from Dr. Bruce Lipton’s transformative book called The Biology Of Belief. Here is the foundational premise that will blow your mind: By age 35, 95-99% of your thoughts and actions originate from the habitual programming of the subconscious mind, mostly happening from ages 0-6 when we absorb our environmental happenings like a sponge. This is a combination of memorized behaviors, emotional reactions, beliefs and perceptions, that run in the background like an app on your smartphone. Brain scientists report that we think between 12,000-60,000 thoughts per day, that 98% of them are identical to yesterday’s thoughts, and that 80% of your subconscious thoughts are negative.   Are you pleased to hear this insight? Personally, I was pretty disturbed, because I prefer to think of myself as a mindful, conscious person. Actually, we are literally sleepwalking through life, reacting and getting stuck in patterns. It’s time to change, and it takes only a couple Breather shows! This book is a groundbreaking work in the field of new biology, and it will forever change how you think about thinking. Through the research of Dr. Lipton and other leading-edge scientists, stunning new discoveries have been made about the interaction between your mind and body and the processes by which cells receive information. It shows that genes and DNA do not control our biology, that instead DNA is controlled by signals from outside the cell, including the energetic messages emanating from our thoughts. Dr. Lipton explains that we spend 95-99% in daily life operating from subconscious programming. This programming happens when we’re “open” (ages 0-6). At that age, we are like sponges, absorbing every little bit of information from our environments: yes, all the family dysfunction, teachers scolding and criticizing, but we retain the good things too. By 6, we are fully programmed, and as we live and age, we continue to engage in behaviors aligned with our subconscious programming from ages 0 to 6. When we’re told we are not good enough, we play that out with 95 to 99% of our behaviors controlled by the subconscious mind, which is fully programmed by the time we’re 6 years old (something I touched on when I discussed parenting in part 2 of my show with Gitta Sivander). So what happens when you’re out of the super sensitive, sponge-absorbing-everything stage? You’re an adult, past programming, and like everyone else, working on sorting through and unloading all the baggage you’re still carrying around from childhood...and maybe you go to therapy to try to work it out. One important thing to note about therapy, though: Dr. Lipton believes that when you repeat and relive these traumatic stories in therapy, your physiology is reliving them as well, which is why he offers alternative ways to heal from these traumas. To understand Dr. Lipton’s book, it’s crucial to understand that genes are controlled by epigenetic influences that are mediated by our perception of these environmental influences. A good example is a traffic jam: I can easily sink into the mentality of: “Oh no, I hate traffic jams, what a F@^&$G waste of my time, I am SO mad!,” I can be honking my horn angrily, anxiously looking over at the next lane to see if I can squeeze myself in there and save an extra 12 seconds...or I can be like, “Well, ok, it looks like I’m stuck in a traffic jam, and I’m going to be a little behind schedule…” and I can take a deep breath, go with the flow, put on some classic music or a podcast, relax, and just go with it. The difference between these two outlooks is huge, and there is a massively different impact on your genetic health, your biology, and your hormones when you are completely in control of your thoughts in reaction to your environment. I have a future show coming up with Dr. Ron Sinha where he talks about how his practice is really focusing in on how rumination is a disease that manifests with all kinds of physical problems. The moment you go into rumination you start worrying about the past or the future, and then you are operating from the  subconscious mind — and that does not support you — not when 80% of our ruminating thoughts are negative. You have to learn how to interact with your thoughts and change them in real time, by becoming mindful, and by taking control — this is especially important during a time when people so easily say, “you triggered me.” This is something I discussed on the show with Mia Moore. It’s easy to be triggered - but where does that leave you? Powerless. Take control when you feel yourself reacting to something negatively. Then you activate the conscious to reprogram your subconscious. Unfortunately, life is way too hectic to allow us to do so, and our minds are too full to sit in quiet reflection and realize the significance of our thoughts and our subconscious programming, so Lipton suggestions these methods to become more conscious: Meditation Clinical hypnosis Plant medicine trip Energy psychology using EMDR (this helps us change self-limiting beliefs by slowing down our thoughts) So, what is one area of life that reprogramming your beliefs will directly affect? LONGEVITY. Mental flexibility is one of the four pillars of longevity (to be explained further in the Keto Longevity book coming Fall 2019!). The 5 communities that are home to longevity superstars? Okinawa, Japan.
 Loma Linda, California.
 Costa Rica's isolated Nicoya Peninsula.
 Ikaria, an isolated Greek island.
 The Italian island of Sardinia.
 What do all these people have in common? A youthful psychological age. There are significant scientific studies that support the idea that we have not one, but three relevant ages toward our longevity: Chronological age (the year you were born) Psychological age (how old you feel) Biological age (the state of your physical health) We make so many associations and attachments to chronological age that don’t serve us, and the reality is that science has revealed that your biological age and psychological age are vastly more important to your longevity prospects. This is something Deepak Chopra has discussed - how cultivating a youthful spirit, and the accordant beliefs that support it, can be manifested into reality on a quantum physical level. In Dr. Chopra’s landmark 1993 book, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, he corrects our flawed layman’s notion that we are physical beings separate from the world around us. What we perceive as our physical body — head, shoulders, knees and toes — is literally a swirling mass of atoms that are constantly dying and renewing based on signals received from the environment. This means that we have the power, at all times, to influence gene expression and cellular function through the thoughts that we think, the foods we eat, the movement we engage in, and so forth. In The Biology of Belief, Dr. Lipton says,  “The function of the mind is to create coherence between our beliefs and the reality we experience. Your mind will adjust the body’s biology and behavior to fit your beliefs. If the perception in your mind is reflected in the chemistry of your body, and if your nervous system reads and interprets the environment and then controls the blood’s chemistry, then you can literally change the fate of your cells by altering your thoughts.”    However, most of us are way too maxed out with stressing, obsessing, ruminating, and complaining to even begin to ponder evolved concepts like influencing cellular function with our thoughts. The Biology of Belief makes you realize that your swirling mass of atoms is literally floating through hectic modern life in a daze, but only if you let this happen. Like Dr. Lipton said, you can literally change the fate of your cells by altering your thoughts. Another great quote from the book: “The subconscious mind has the tendency to interfere with our conscious desires by programming undesirable thoughts and behaviors, which could lead to a great deal of stress and turmoil in our lives.” As dysfunctional childhood programming takes plays out, we adopt an assortment of narrow, flawed, and self-limiting beliefs. It’s common to believe that our genes are fixed heritable traits from our parents, and that they will largely determine our health destiny. You may have a family history of heart disease, obesity, breast cancer, depression, an impatient temperament, flat feet, or whatever else: yes, you are bestowed with these curses from your similarly-endowed parents and grandparents, and can’t do much to alter your course. Of course this stuff is relevant and important, but never forget that you have all the power. Otherwise, having a destructive, fixed mindset is the quickest way to ensure it WILL come true. This book reinforces that idea that your destiny is in your hands. The glass half empty saying has literal significance — this line of thinking is known as genetic determinism, whereby genes are erroneously believed to be self-actualizing. As Dr. Lipton explains in The Biology of Belief, the concept of genetic determinism has been completely refuted by recent discoveries in the field of epigenetics — the study of how environment influences gene expression. In the reality we create with mental flexibility, virtually every genetic and hormonal function that influences health and longevity is a product of environmental signals combined with your perception of those signals.   We all know senior citizens who are cranky and lonely, as well as those who are vibrant and happy. This is not random distribution of genetic good fortune, but rather a product of intention and execution. Dr. Chopra describes this as, “expectations determining the outcome.”  Granted, some people really are blessed with genetic variations (known as Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, or “SNiPs) that promote enhanced cellular repair. One study revealed that a group of centenarians aged 100-107 had higher levels of two specific DNA repair enzymes than a group of random seniors aged 69-75.  The less fortunate may have ordinary genes, and more destructive beliefs and traumatic life experiences to overcome in order to embrace new possibilities. However, regardless of the cards you have been dealt, a grand new vision for your life journey is within your reach, starting with the formulation of empowering new beliefs.  Here are Dr. Chopra’s marching orders accordingly: “By cultivating the habit of thinking of your body as a field of energy, transformation, and intelligence, you will begin to experience it as a flexible, dynamic bundle of consciousness, rather than a fixed, material thing.”  But it is also important to note Dr. Lipton’s argument that believing that genes are self-actualizing is akin to thinking you can take an architect’s set of blueprints, toss them into the dirt on your empty lot, and expect the blueprints to build your dream house by themselves. Stretching the metaphor further for a moment, if you toss your precious blueprints into the dirt of your magnificent lakefront lot and sit back and wait, they will eventually get destroyed by mud, rain, sleet, and snow. Similarly, sitting around all day while your genes expect and desperately crave movement, or staying up late into the night when your genes crave darkness and sleep, will result in the destruction of healthy cells. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to practice mindfulness, especially with your thoughts, and The Biology of Belief is an amazing tool you can use to truly understand how you can work with your mind-body connection to empower yourself to take control of your life by being in control of your beliefs. TIMESTAMPS: We spend 95 to 99% of our time in daily life operating from subconscious programming. [04:41] Programming happens between ages 0 to 6. [05:50] You can interact with your thoughts and change them in real time by becoming mindful. You can reprogram yourself. [10:36] How does the mind affect longevity? [14:56] The function of the mind is to create coherence between our beliefs and the reality that we experience. [22:00] Genes don’t determine our destiny, but rather our behaviors. [26:24]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela is the founder of Tribali Foods, makers of organic frozen burger patties of assorted creative flavors. The story of her entrepreneurial journey will inspire you to persevere through adversity and stay focused and resilient in pursuit of your dreams. Several years ago, Angela found herself a divorced mother of three young children, compelled to immediately switch from stay at home mom to breadwinner. She also was coming off a 35-year stint as a vegetarian and endurance athlete and experiencing what she described as a “hard drive crash.” In search of improved health and vitality, she cooked up a steak, took her first bite of meat in decades and loved it (condolences to those vegetarians who say the return to meat and are grossed out). This meal was the catalyst for Angela to transform her diet and dive deep into the primal/paleo scene, and also set the stage for her eventual entrepreneurial adventure.   She started buying quality meats at Whole Foods, getting a meat grinder off Amazon, and experimenting at home with assorted exotic burger patties. After all, her family is in the restaurant business and she spent decades working at her father’s hamburger stands in Southern California. Soon, her friends were begging for more and the butchers at Whole Foods were wondering what she was doing with all of her purchases! This led to a meeting with national Whole Foods buyers, who loved her samples and concept, and told her that if she could go start a business and get a product to market, they would place a big order. How’s that for marching orders?!  Angela immersed herself into this project, has enjoyed great initial success, and is eager to continue growing. However, we all know how difficult it is to maintain balance in modern life, and Angela has had some awakenings and recalibrations along the way that are valuable to reflect upon. She conveys that with the company’s destiny riding on her shoulders, she has to be in top physical and mental form, well rested and refreshed at all times. Witness her participation in pitch contests, where she endures a Shark Tank-like interrogation to attract potential investors. For this reason, she has established winning patterns and routines, such as making time for a daily walk, along with regular outings with her kids away from the frenzy of the office. She is committed to taking care of herself from the inside-out, and hearing about how she is making it work will inspire you to do the same. Angela’s journey will remind you that while the road to success isn’t easy, there is no doubt that it is always worth taking a leap of faith to pursue your passions...and hey, while you’re hard at work, super busy chasing your dreams, why not order a couple of Tribali burgers to keep in your freezer, so you can ensure that you are keeping yourself nourished, energized, and healthy!  TIMESTAMPS: Angela Mavridis was a vegetarian until she started her successful business. [05:25] Where did the name Tribali come from? [09:39] She did not have any digestive issues when she switched after 35 of vegetarianism. [11:05] After her making patties in her own kitchen, she was discovered by Whole Foods. [14:33] Being a single mother, she has learned about balance. [22:56] We are strongly influenced by the behaviors of people around us. [29:34] Angela compares her life in Greece with her life in U.S. Big Difference! [31:33] Angela had a good awakening when she discovered how much she was spending her time in her business rather than with family.[38:08} Brad and Angela point out the importance of meditation. [41:40] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s first super short, super sweet blip show is all about L-O-V-E as I share the most important practices and advice you can utilize (along with your partner) to build and sustain a successful relationship. Starting with John Gottman’s great statement, “You’re either a team or not a team, at all times,” I focus on his most helpful quotes, as well as some from Harville Hendrix and Esther Perel. Probably one of the most important arguments Gottman makes is that most marital arguments cannot be resolved, and this is because couples waste time trying to change the other’s mind, which usually can’t be done. This is because most disagreements couples have stem from fundamental differences in lifestyle, personality, or values. So, sure, you can fight all you want, but that just leads to wasting time and harming your relationship. Another crucial piece of advice: “Friendship fuels the flames of romance because it offers the best protection against feeling adversarial toward your spouse.” This show will open your eyes and change your perspective when it comes to healthy communication in a partnership, and make it easier for you to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of your relationships by empowering you to approach them from a radical, completely different mindset.  ____________  “Thus, the critical dimension in understanding whether a marriage will work or not, becomes the extent to which the male can accept the influence of the woman he loves and become socialized in emotional communication.”   “But in their day-to-day lives, they have hit upon a dynamic that keeps their negative thoughts and feelings about each other (which all couples have) from overwhelming their positive ones. They have what I call an emotionally intelligent marriage.”   “The point is that neuroses don’t have to ruin a marriage. If you can accommodate each other’s “crazy” side and handle it with caring, affection, and respect, your marriage can thrive.”  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no doubt that having healthy, productive morning habits is good for you. Having the “perfect” morning routine is often touted as a great solution to so many problems, the clear, unobstructed pathway to a better life: all you have to do is wake up, meditate for 22 minutes, have your wheatgrass shot and make your superfood smoothie (10 minutes), get dressed and ready for your day (15 minutes), then write in your gratitude journal for 7 minutes, then you’re out the door with 5 minutes to spare and ready to conquer the world!   OK, so we can agree that all that is a little stressful, right? Especially with social media these days! It can be overwhelming when you’re scrolling through Instagram and you see someone detailing their very specific, impressive, fancy morning routine, and you’re like wait – what? Should I be adding some of that into my coffee? What else am I missing out on? The answer is nothing.... While some people may thrive off having a perfectly regimented, planned out schedule where every 3 minutes is dotted in, the most important component of a good morning routine is that it includes what works specifically for you. A good morning routine means something different for everyone, but, if you want to get inspiration from a seriously impressive one, then check out my show with Dave Kobrine – The Morning Routine King, who starts his day at 4am with a two-hour meditation!   It’s no secret that I love a cold plunge, and it’s my favorite way to start the day, but if that doesn’t seem like it could be your thing, at least check out the video I made giving you the brief low down on the benefits, which are impressive and may tempt you into taking the plunge: our hormonal/nervous system responds to brief cold-water exposure with a reset effect that energizes your body at the cellular level, boosting your immune function and stimulating a spike in adaptive hormones like testosterone.  The most important takeaway is that your routine consists of proactive, deliberate behaviors that you repeat day after day until it becomes habit. I have a morning flexibility/mobility ritual for injury prevention that I do every morning immediately after waking up, without fail. It’s become such an ingrained part of my morning that if I skip it for whatever reason, I have to loop back and complete the sequence of exercises or I feel off/out of sorts – the absence of this habit is noticeable, and that’s what it’s all about: you want these proactive, deliberate behaviors to become an ingrained part of your morning, as simple as brushing your teeth – it really is that simple. But it’s the repetition that will get you there - the key words are deliberate and proactive for a reason. And don’t forget to get sufficient sleep – after all, how are you supposed to have a productive morning if you don’t have any energy to run on? A good morning routine is important, so think about works for you, and work at implementing it every day, until it settles into the kind of habitual behavior that you don’t even need to think about anymore! TIMESTAMPS: Start the day with this routine. [[01:28] Many sources have ideas they promote. You need to do your own thing. [04:40] There are wonderful hormonal benefits for the cold therapy. [07:09] Establish a routine of proactive, deliberate behavior that you repeat day after day. [09:18] Get sufficient sleep. [10:24] Movement is number 2 on the list of routine suggestions. [14:13] Exposure to cold is number three. [15:28] Hydration is extremely important. [17:44] What will be on your to-do list? [19:29] Meditation or enjoying the family are important morning rituals. [21:50]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two action-packed shows, Christopher and I focus on the amazing sport of Speedgolf and deliver some entertaining peak performance insights that can translate into many other pursuits…in case you are not interested in Speedgolf, which you should be by now. Christopher is a Guinness World Record holder in Speedgolf for best 18-hole round, set when he shot a 65 in 44 minutes in Chicago. Christopher describes the zen-like “flow” state that happens when you play Speedgolf, when you get out of the over-analytical and tense golfer mindset and just go with the flow.     He describes how our brains operate better with “ballpark” concepts rather than precision, such as a quick estimate of yardage or how a putt will curve on the green. He makes the interesting analogy of how we exhibit automatic, instinctive, graceful behavior when we drive our car to the market. We’re not thinking, “Don’t hit that car, don’t hit that telephone pole!” and other negative, fearful thoughts when we are driving, nor are we scrutinizing the angle of our wrists when we turn the wheel. But we do this type of stupid shit when we play golf every time!    However, since the rapid pace of Speedgolf means you don’t have time to ruminate on striking the perfect shot, you are able to unleash your natural athletic ability and intuitive skills to achieve peak performance. How else can you explain Christopher’s YouTube video at Bandon Dunes, where – on the very day when a sophisticated production crew shows up to film him for a Speedgolf promo video – he delivers an otherworldly performance? I recall Reggie Jackson in the 1985 World Series against the LA Dodgers hitting three home runs on the first pitch each time. Three swings of the bat, three home runs, on the grandest stage of baseball. These are supernatural feats that don’t happen when you are tense or up in your head, worried about results or making mistakes. Another time, Christopher was by himself on a rainy day at Pumpkin Ridge in Portland, and went out for a late-afternoon round of Speedgolf. At the first green, he realized he forgot his putter. Instead, he decided to putt with whatever club he hit into the green. He proceeded to make five birdies in a row, using hybrids, wedges, and 8-irons on the green. Crazy. Amazing. And indicative of the magic of Speedgolf.     Speedgolf also helps you forget bad shots since you have to hit another one pretty quickly. In general, when it comes to bad shots, Christopher says you should expect them (pros hit bad shots all the time, but we rarely see them on TV!) and be more compassionate about your mistakes. Along those lines, Christopher says, “You should stop ‘should-ing’ on yourself.” Don’t stress about your score, enjoy your walk in the park, and maybe – just maybe – you will access the peak performance state naturally. Again, with carryover into all manner of real-life challenges, Christopher suggests you “Adjust, Adapt, and Move On” as a coping strategy and remember, “stop trying to be so perfect....it does not help.” This isn’t just folksy wisdom; Christopher quotes numerous leaders in brain science and cutting-edge athletic performance.     The problem with the modern game of golf is that it takes too long, costs too much, and is too hard. When you try to get help, the focus on technical instruction misses the point entirely. Consider Christopher’s message to strive for peak performance in a more holistic manner, relax and have a little fun, get over yourself, and perhaps try your hand at Speedgolf!  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I cite some great ideas from peak performance leaders like “4 Hour” author and podcast host Tim Ferriss, the late “7 Habits” author Stephen Covey, and “Good to Great” author Jim Collins. These topics have become of central importance to me lately, because I feel like the world is getting more distractible and hyperconnected every day. We are losing our collective attention span to our great detriment! I quote Ferriss about prioritizing starting your workday and avoiding “indiscriminate constant action.” Begin your day with fresh air and sunlight by taking a walk outside, then continue with productive action: sit down with a pen and paper and write a list of 3-5 things that are making you feel uncomfortable. Watch what comes up on that list – they’re likely to be the tasks you’ve been avoiding, the things that have the most chance of bringing up rejection and conflict into your day. But ask yourself this: if you accomplished only the tasks on this list – would you feel satisfied after? It’s all about letting the less important stuff slide, and making the decision to prioritize the things that you know must been done. This ties into the iconic 4 Quadrants from Stephen Covey, and the idea that you should spend most of your time in the planning, reflecting, and prioritizing mode instead of in the reactive, distracted mode. The 4 Quadrants are broken down like this:  1st Quadrant: Urgent + Important  2nd Quadrant: Urgent + Not Important  3rd Quadrant: Not Urgent + Not Important  4th Quadrant: Not Urgent + Important  Covey recommended spending most of your time in the 4th quadrant – this means planning, analyzing your to-do list, listing your priorities in order, and doing all the practical things you need to do to in order to get the most done – things that don’t seem urgent, but are actually integral to focus and productivity. Best-selling author Jim Collins is a great example of putting in the work into making sure you’re spending your time as efficiently as possible: he’s set a goal to spend half his working time in “creative productivity mode” and charts his time out on a spreadsheet everyday – talk about getting things done! He’s got the 4 Quadrants down and it certainly shows.  It’s all too easy to become numb to this state of constant hyperconnectivity, and this show will help you identify the ways in which you can avoid falling prey to this, and work with the reality of our highly distracting world to create behavioral patterns that best serve you, allowing you to focus and prioritize your daily life to your benefit.   TIMESTAMPS: I talk about my cold therapy plunge and deep breathing. [03:18]  Distractibility and hyper-connectivity are hindering us all from productivity. [05:19] Step back and get more rest. Be open to feedback.  [08:03] There is difference between efficacy, efficiency, and effectiveness.  [09:59] Start your day with some sort of physical exercise before you get to your screen. [11:52] Next sit down with pencil and paper. [12:39] Learn to use the Covey Quadrant.  [13:43] If you lose focus, a nap is a good idea. Or get up and move! [17:37] Being busy is a form of laziness. [20:36]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome my frequent podcast guest from the Primal Endurance show, Debbie Potts of Bellevue, WA. Debbie is a coach, podcast host, and personal trainer who operates an evolved personal training facility in her town. She is a former elite level amateur ironman triathlete who destroyed her health from an overly ambitious approach to extreme endurance training. Since abruptly leaving the race course back in 2013, Debbie has been on a passionate quest to regain her health, lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and share her carefully considered approach with others. She is a devoted student of evolved athletic training methods, advanced recovery techniques, and the worlds of functional nutrition and holistic healing. Debbie delivers an extremely important message, having been there and done that with burning the candle at both ends in life. The WHOLEistic method helps you expand your horizons from the ill-fated Type AAA approach to life to increase attention to sleep, rest, recovery, downtime, stress management, healthy eating, and a sensible approach to exercise.   In this fast-moving show, we give you a general exposure to some of the particulars in the WHOLEistic method, setting Debbie up for future appearances to help you go deeper into potentially life-changing practices and habit modifications. You’ll learn about the healthy balance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system function. Today we are extremely out of balance with sympathetic stimulation such that we are either wired on adrenaline (racing through a hectic day running on fumes and not sleeping well) or experiencing a burnout situation where you are exhausted, craving sugar, storing fat, and experiencing poor immune function.   In this show, we focus on three elements of the WHOLEistic method:   Sleep: power down your cell phone, disable those dings and alerts and get some sleep! Napping and restorative activities activate the parasympathetic system. Important to switch on and off during hectic days!  Focus: Avoid multitasking, as this increases stress and reduces productivity. Correct your tendencies to respond constantly to emails, navigate between a zillion windows on your screen, or even talk on the phone while making a recipe or rushing out of the house for a busy day.  Eat: We talk plenty about which foods and healthy and which aren’t, but creating a calm, relaxing, low-stress mealtime is critical as well. It’s critical to be in a relaxed, parasympathetic state to allow your stomach acids to work efficiently. If you get gas, bloating, cramping or other issues during meals, make a better effort to enjoy relaxing and leisurely meals.   TIMESTAMPS: Debbie has a history that includes Ironman competition and then having to learn a hard lesson about not paying attention to the stress on her body. [03:33] Everyone in the society is dealing similar problems of trying to improve performance and risking burnout. [11:05] The world of functional nutrition presents some differences from some information that is out there. [13:45] From champion world athlete, Debbie crashed!! What happened? [17:27] There are a lot of times thinking the athletic experience is a stress relief from the other forms of stress in life. [20:25] It's tough to embrace the idea that doing less work can and will make you faster. [23:11] Can you still be in the Ironman community if you are not racing yourself? [25:18] It is truly the most dangerous state to be in because we don't have any awareness that we're burning the candle at both ends until the flame burns out. [28:38] How do we reset and reboot? [30:17] What are the symptoms you might see with clients who are stressed? [32:43] If you are engaging deep diaphragmatic breath, it is physically impossible for you to be stressed. [35:30] It’s important to learn to manage your competitive personality. [38:54] Today we have constant distractions, multitasking and addiction to buisiness that we have lost the ability to slow down, be present, focus and enjoy the moment. [42:09] Sleep is so important. You must limit your computer and phone use. [44:27] The use of phones can make or break your life balance. [48:02] Are you relaxed so you can support your digestion system? [52:57] If your HRV score is high, it is not necessarily an indication of health. [01:01:03] Multitasking causes stress. Better make to do list and put things out of sight. [1:04:13] Rather than take medication, look for the root cause of your health problem. [1:11;05] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I enjoyed an excellent article on the Medium.com titled, “How Technology is Hijacking Your Mind — from a Magician and Google Design Ethicist”, written by Tristan Harris. His bio says: Co-founder, Center for Humane Technology, Ex-Google Design Ethicist, CEO of Apture (acquired by Google), Philosopher, Entrepreneur, Friend, Human.  Quoting from the article, “Tristan was a Product Philosopher at Google until 2016 where he studied how technology affects a billion people’s attention, wellbeing and behavior. Started a Center for Humane Technology and the movement called Time Well Spent.   The article identifies 10 ways in which technology is hijacking our minds and quite likely ruining our lives, along with ways we can identify these issues and take corrective action. Tristan starts out making the astute observation that we usually only reference the positive attributes technology (e.g., “Google Maps gives you precise verbal and map directions for wherever you want to go; Yelp give you restaurant reviews”), instead of how this stuff things might be potentially harmful (e.g., using GPS technology compromises your natural sense of direction). Harris compares app design to how a magician operates, since both seek to exploit our “blind spots, edges, vulnerabilities and limits of people’s perception.” That’s a nasty accusation, but you will learn how accurate it is when we proceed through these 10, gnarly, scary and highly disturbing ways in which tech hijacks your mind. Briefly, the list is  The illusion of free choice: “technology hijacks the way we perceive our choices and replaces them with new ones.” Harris says they may not align with our true needs. A simple example, the bike shop is having a sale. You don’t need any gear but you are enticed to shop because of the sale.   The slot machine concept of intermittent variable rewards: Slots are highly addictive, as are mobile devices, because we are getting fresh and surprising stimulation each time we engage. Could this be the same for abusive relationship dynamics where you keep coming back for more abuse hoping that maybe today will be a good day?  FOKU (fear of keeping up. Foku too!), FOMO (Fear of missing out), FOMSI (Fear of missing something important). This is why we don’t unsubscribe from boring stuff (might miss a sale!) or turn off boring athletic events on TV (might miss a comeback). It’s also why we suffer from disastrous consequences of consumerism mentality and keeping up with the Joneses. Check the book Affluenze for more on this.   Social Approval: We like when we get more followers and when people accept our friend requests. “So when Marc tags me, he’s actually responding to Facebook’s suggestion, not making an independent choice. But through design choices like this, Facebook controls the multiplier for how often millions of people experience their social approval online." Social Reciprocity (Tit-for-tat): Quoting from the article, “You do me a favor — I owe you one next time. You say, “thank you”— I have to say “you’re welcome.” You send me an email— it’s rude not to get back to you.”  Bottomless bowls, Infinite Feeds, and Autoplay: Remember when you could go to YouTube and play the video of your choice and be done with it? Not any more. Ditto for Netflix. Bottomless bowls refers to a famous experiment where people ate more soup when the bowl had a secret trap door to auto-refill it from the bottom.  Instant Interruption vs. “Respectful” Delivery: App makers like to, “heighten the feeling of urgency and social reciprocity. Harris says this is, "maximizing interruptions in the name of business creates a tragedy of the commons, ruining global attention spans and causing billions of unnecessary interruptions each day.” His Time Well Spent movement addresses the issue by demanding better design features with social media.    Bundling Your Reasons with Their Reasons: Harris observes that the top two reasons for visiting the grocery store are to buy milk and visit pharmacy. Hence, this stuff is typically located in the back of the store, so you pass buying options. Ditto for the registration desk in casino hotels.   Inconvenient Choices: Harris describes just how difficult it is to cancel a New York Times subscription. Ever tried to delete a Facebook account? Many hoops to jump through.   Forecasting errors and “Foot in the Door” strategies: The apps and social media sites have assorted devious ways to lure you in and keep you there for a long time. Think of the clickbait that accompanies so many innocent Internet articles.  Harris explains that this is why he offers an “estimated reading time” at the start of all his articles. He is respecting your valuable time as a reader and says, “In a Time Well Spent internet, choices could be framed in terms of projected cost and benefit, so people were empowered to make informed choices by default, not by doing extra work.”  This tech hijacking is a serious matter demanding your serious attention and discipline. Hopefully, the show, this written summary, Harris’s original article on The Medium, and the humanetech.com website will help you fight a valiant battle against tech hijacking your life.   TIMESTAMPS:  Brad is trying to increase awareness of our behavior patterns and addiction to technology. [00.33]  We're always focused on the benefits of what the APP does. [06:44]  Magicians start by looking for blind spots, edges, vulnerabilities, and limits of people's perception so they can influence what people do without them even realizing it. [08:09]  Free Choice is an illusion you think you have. [09:39]  We easily become addicted to intermittent variable rewards. [10:32]  We are afraid of mission out. [12:41]  Social approval and social reciprocity are fundamental human drives. [15:04]  The concept of bottomless bowls, infinite feeds, and autoplay is another way they get you. [17:17]  Companies know that messages that interrupt people immediately are more persuasive. [19:29]  Another way apps hijack you is by taking your reasons for visiting the APP just like grocers or casinos do. [20:43]  Giving you inconvenient choices is another trick to hijack you. [21:59]  People don't intuitively forecast the true cost of a click when it's presented to them. [23:00]  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to have your mind blown with an in-depth exploration into one of the most intriguing dietary strategies we’ve heard about in many years: the carnivore diet. Yes, the strategy is legit, and Dr. Saladino makes one of the most compelling and scientifically supported arguments imaginable. This show moves at lightning speed and will slap you in the face with direct challenges to your long-standing beliefs about colorful, high antioxidant vegetables being the centerpiece of a healthy diet. If you are from the vegan/vegetarian world, watch out because the pillars of your belief system are going to get shattered. What if agriculture was no better than feedlot animals for the carbon footprint on the environment? What if even the most hardcore vegan still actually consumes plenty of animal matter, especially from the soil? What if broccoli and kale offered little or no health benefits, aside from being hormetic stressors – a brief exposure to toxins prompting an antioxidant defense response? And, it follows, that eating them every day can lead to chronic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions – part of the chronic stressors that are destroying human health today?   Essentially, Dr. Saladino is proposing that our devotion to eating colorful plants promotes chronic inflammation, which is especially destructive to the brain. For those who avoid animal products on moral, ethical or sustainability high ground, your high ground just got a flood warning. Watch Dr. Paul get into the mix with vegan advocate Rich Roll on the Minimalist Podcast! Dr. Paul Saladino is a classically trained psychiatrist and functional medicine practitioner obsessed with getting to the source of chronic health problems instead of just treating the symptoms. He has noted incredibly rapid and dramatic improvements in psychiatric conditions from carnivore diet interventions.   Dr. Saladino takes us through the compelling arguments against eating plants and in favor of a carnivore focus in an impassioned but logical manner, and ends with instructions for how to go about carnivore the right way. This diet is not about the old-time bodybuilder strategy of slamming steaks and hamburgers every day. Overall, our dietary emphasis on lean animal muscle meats these days is not nearly as effective as a nose-to-tail strategy. Here are some favorite foods and important checkpoints to hit when you try carnivore:   Nose to tail meat, with liver being the #1 most nutrient-dense food to emphasize. Also, transition the many other organ meats into your dietary centerpiece.   Extra fats: Cooking with animal fats will deliver those essential fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K.  Connective tissue: Delivers collagen, glycosaminoglycans, and other nutritious agents that are not found in muscle meat.  Organ meat.  Calcium: Eggshells or supplemental bone meal.  Iodine: Great sources are pastured eggs and Dr. Paul’s favorite, salmon roe.  This is a good time to plug the premier show sponsor Ancestral Supplements, as they encapsulate the 100% pasture raised/grass-fed organ meats sourced from New Zealand, free from any additives or impurities. Ancestral Supplements allows you to obtain nose-to-tail nutrition, even if you haven’t been doing a perfect job cooking up your liver, brains, and kidneys recently. Get started with their Beef Organs that might possibly blow doors off a whole cabinet full of synthetic vitamin supplements. Also check out Tania Tesckhe’s The Bordeaux Kitchen, a masterpiece on French food, wine, and culture. You’ll get many beautiful recipes and an intensive education for how to get organ meats back into central dietary position.  Dr. Paul also advocates for going all-in with the experiment so you can really assess how any inflammation, gut microbiome conditions, and cognitive conditions might improve from the carnivore diet. After listening to Dr. Saladino’s great interview on Ben Greenfield Fitness, he took up residence in my head every day and every meal for six weeks. I started trending more and more to carnivore, as did my primal and keto sidekick Brian McAndrew (we are working on two cookbooks just for cool dudes like us, coming in winter 2019-2020.) I told my friends privately I was pretty much following a C&C diet (carnivore and chocolate). Every time I consumed something from the plant world, I felt a negative emotional charge—a sense of uneasiness like I was doing something counter to my health instead of supporting my health! Dang son, the carnivore done got hold of my mind!  After this interview with Dr. Paul, I am convinced that it’s certainly worth the experiment to avoid plant antigens completely for a reasonable length of time such as 30 days, and see how you feel. Dr. Saladino said you can start adding foods back into the mix as your experiment continues. Whether you are like me: free from major inflammatory or autoimmune complaints at this time and just interested in living a better life, or someone who has some issues going on right now that can potentially benefit from dietary intervention, this show will give you plenty of confidence and guidance to try something that could deliver a breakthrough.  The success stories are piling up – check out meatheals.com for the profound impact the carnivore diet has had on sufferers of autoimmunity, inflammation, and all manner of cognitive and mood disorders. If holding onto fixed beliefs is more important than pursuing higher levels of health, go ahead and dismiss carnivore. I know I did when Danny Vega first uttered the term to me in August of 2017. Dr. Paul says “Live a Radical Life” and adopt a “Beginner’s Mindset” when exposed to new information. Ready for some fun? Enjoy the show!  TIMESTAMPS: The carnivore diet movement challenges almost every single long held belief. In medicine.  [07:30] The plant agriculture is essentially even more damaging in terms of greenhouse gases than animal agriculture.  [11:14] You put blood and bone from animals into the soil to add organic nutrients to the soil. [13:51] Saladino says it’s wrong that, as Vegans imagine, that plant based diets are saving the planet. [15:25] The argument about being kind to animals  in order to be a good steward of the environment vs. vegetables are bad for you is blurred. [17:03] Here is a good mind experiment: What would be the optimal thing for a human to eat?  [21:21] How much Omega 3 should we be getting? [25:30] There is genetic individuality.  [28:44] Getting away from the standard American diet as a starting point is beneficial [32:41] Is broccoli good for us or bad for us? [36:22] You're eating the plants for macro nutrients, not for micronutrients. [44:03] The essence of it here is that we're eating something that creates a stress response in the body. [45:27] One can only eat so many calories in a day. [49:29] Plants are using us with fruit. [52:49] Plants are really not that beneficial. You're not doing yourself any benefit by eating them. [56:30] Functional medicine is root cause medicine. It asks “why?” [01:03:57] How dramatic was his transition to carnivore diet? [01:12:25] What about the caution we hear about excessive protein? [01:14:25] Restricting protein is a bad idea for all kinds of things. I would argue for longevity from the standpoint of muscular health, bone health, we know that lean muscle mass is correlated with longevity and robustness. [01:21:25] Nose to tail consumption is eating the whole animal like our ancestors did.  [01:27:28]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I hit the record button and hit Mia Moore with a surprise question: why are you so chill? As we know from the mechanizations of the three components of the stress response (stimulus-perception-response), it’s not what we are faced with as much as how we respond to it that determines our ability to cope with hectic daily life. We agree that today we have opportunities, as well as the propensity to multi-task, and that we must do our best to regulate our attention optimally. When the stakes are low (like talking on phone while raking leaves), it’s pretty harmless, but if we are stressed and overburdened, sometimes it’s best to not talk and maybe just try giving your partner some space accordingly.   Mia is asked if she was born chill or can it be a cultivated skill, and you can be the judge of how you might up benefit from regulating your emotions and responses if you have a tendency to be reactive. Mia admits that even while growing up, she was always pretty mellow and even-keeled. However, that’s not to say she hasn’t had her moments – because some relationships unfortunately cause both parties to bring out the worst in each other. Aside from a few past incidents, Mia has managed to stay pretty much consistently chill – and despite her having an innately mellow disposition, it’s also a conscious decision she makes every single day to not react or behave in a negative way. Mia talks about what she learned from her dad, who worked as an accountant in the evenings after coming home from his regular 8 to 5 work day. Mia herself is the same, balancing a day job with real estate on the side!  Office environments can certainly be stressful, but since Mia learned long ago the importance of not being reactive, she has been able to help her colleagues foster effective communication and coping skills by empowering them to see things through a new perspective and think through their plan for action before they actually act. As Mia explains,   “It’s who I am...maybe that’s why I was so drawn to the book The 4 Agreements...because it is kind of how I live my life already, and maybe that’s why I am so chill. I don’t take things personally – that’s one of the things that people do that causes them not to be chill....”  How does Mia suggest other people cultivate and maintain their chill? By, “not taking it personally, not making assumptions, and knowing that other people are always doing their best. I’m not going to be like, ‘oh this person should have done this, or this person...’ I can’t do that, because they are doing their best with the tools they’ve been given.”  Do yourself a favor and see how your life changes when you are able to both cultivate and maintain a chill attitude. Don’t let yourself get too stressed about the inevitable distractions of daily life. Don’t take things personally. Make an effort to form true connections with people, and disconnect yourself from all the unimportant stuff. Do the best you can. We’re all trying to do the same, every day. But you can make it easier for yourself to do the best you can by adopting a non-reactive, chill mindset.   TIMESTAMPS:  Brad thinks Mia is “chill”. She doesn’t think so. How do their perspectives differ? [03:02]  It is important in relationship or workplace to listen before you react. [08:59]  One of the things people do is take things personally and that causes them not to be chill. [11:21]  If you can’t do anything about a situation, just chill! [13:00}  Try not to get too stressed about the inevitable distractions of daily life. [14:52] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a tremendous honor to connect with mega-bestselling author and award-winning podcast host Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen writes about habits, happiness, and human nature. She is the author of The New York Times’ bestsellers The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, Better Than Before, 4 Tendencies, and her most recent book, Outer Order Inner Calm.   I know there’s no way I am alone when I say I found The Four Tendencies to be a life changing book. A big takeaway is the importance of understanding yourself – understanding what your greatest values are, but also how to understand others and play to them.   First, we talk about Gretchen’s latest book, Outer Order Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make Room for Happiness. Gretchen has found that most people feel that when they have more control over all their possessions, they have more control over their life. Funnily enough, Gretchen’s sister is one of the rarer types who just doesn’t get bothered by clutter. But those who get very stressed out by messiness are often guilty of “procrasticlearing.” Gretchen coined this term to describe the act of procrastination by way of “productivity” – you decide to do a seemingly productive task, like cleaning out your pantry or your closet, vacuuming the floor, organizing your cookbooks in alphabetical order....instead of just doing the real, pressing, important task you’ve just been trying your hardest to avoid. I am sure you can recall a time or two (or ten!) in your past where you’ve chosen to do something that you could justify as   “productive” a form of procrastination from the true tasks you’ve had at hand.   Once you become aware of the hidden costs that come with having consistent clutter around, then it’s hard not to wonder how on earth people (including yourself) are ok with living like this. Gretchen’s book will help you decrease the stress in your life by decluttering your home and strictly sorting through your possessions. That might sound scary and overwhelming, especially if you’re a nostalgic person (or just suffering from hoarding tendencies), but Gretchen makes it easy: ask yourself three simple questions as you go through each item:   Do I need it?   Do I use it?   Do I love it? This will help you quickly and efficiently eliminate the items you do not need (the very same items adding onto your piles of mess, therefore increasing your stress). Most people’s days are jam-packed – work, hobbies, family and friends, and clearing clutter can easily wind up being the last item on your never-ending to-do list. Once you’ve managed to catch up with clearing up, you’ve got to stay consistent with keeping up. It’s so much easier to keep up a clean environment than tackle huge piles that need to be seriously sorted through. It’s the difference between waiting for weeks to do all your laundry versus doing a little bit each week. By doing small things to keep your environment clutter-free, keeping up will become habit: you will find yourself automatically putting books, dishes, shoes, various household items, all back in their rightful place, because you’ve ingrained this habit of keeping up into your daily practice.   At one point I ask Gretchen, ‘what should I do about my tendency?’ only to discover that I am not the first person to ask her about this. Gretchen says a lot of people actually wish they were in another tendency category – obligers wanting to behave more like rebels, upholders dreaming of acting more like a questioner. However, that is what The Four Tendencies is all about. We are all equipped with our own unique gifts – our own style of doing things and communicating ideas, and that is where your strength lies: in the fact that no one is you. Your power is rooted in your unique abilities. A rebel is never going to act like an upholder, but you wouldn’t want them to anyways! A rebel has their own specific gifts to offer, just as an upholder or an obliger does as well. To expect either of them to act like the other would be unrealistic. You can only be yourself, and as Gretchen points out during our discussion about what the key to happiness is, everyone is different.   People are inspired by and satisfied by different things, and the definition of “happiness” depends on the individual defining it. Like Gretchen said, happiness means something different for everyone, and some people (like her sister) don’t get affected the same way other people are by clutter! Reading Outer Order Inner Calm will give you the tools you need to recognize, and then eliminate what is no longer serving you in your life, and The Four Tendencies will help you identify specific elements of your innate personality so you can play to your strengths and learn how to work with your weaknesses. It’s all about empowering yourself through self-awareness of how well you truly understand your innate nature (your tendency). As Gretchen says, “Is it possible to really change your inborn, hardwired genetically programmed personality? I don’t think so, or if it is – it is very, very difficult. But it is very easy to change your circumstances.” Gretchen’s advice for anyone struggling with any aspect of their tendency is not to try to be like another tendency, but to do it things your own way. If you’re a rebel, you’re going to have difficulty following schedules and rules, but if you need to do something that involves some strict limitations, then work with those constraints in your signature, rebel way. We all have our own unique gifts, and Gretchen’s teachings help you thrive and live your best life through empowering self-awareness.  TIMESTAMPS:  There is disproportionate yields to the art of tidying up. [07:32] People differ in what their idea of good order is. [10:00] Is procratic clearing getting in your way to what really needs to be done? [14:53] Changing venues is a good strategy to avoid procrastination. [17:18]  Is there a key to happiness? [22:28] The kinds of things that make one person happy might not make another happy. [25:58] It's very risky for parents to overly intervene in children's career choices. [29:31]  The first step to cluttering is getting rid of stuff that really doesn’t need to be there.  [33:21]  The one-minute rule is a good one to follow.  Can I do this in one minute instead of postponing it? [35:44]  There are some simplifying routines that can help if clutter bothers you. [38:40]  We need to think about whether it is our own problem or someone else’s. If it belongs to you, you take care of it. [40:21]  The four tendencies are upholders, questioners, obligers, and rebels. 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(Breather) Once you grab what Dr. Peter Attia calls the “low hanging fruit” of healthy eating, movement, physical fitness and sleeping habits, it’s time to progress further with health, happiness, and longevity by developing emotional control/emotional self-stability (Thank you Kris Gage on Medium.com!), by implementing effective relationship communication strategies (tips from John Gottman, Harville Hendricks, Esther Perel, and Mia Moore, aka the “Big Four” relationship experts). First things first: stress management. Everyone deals with stress, but learning how to manage your stress and the way you react will change your life.  Your first priority should be emotional control. Self-stability is the number one relationship attribute and the number one psychological health attribute. Be aware of how your emotions can either help or hinder you in your life. Now, it may be easy for you to say: ‘Well, I’m a Type-A personality, this is just how I am.’ Well did you know the term ‘Type-A’ originated as a heart attack risk category?! Do you really want to be in ANY of those categories? Didn’t think so....so slow down, it’s going be okay.   Another factor in stress management lies in the fact that downtime is missing: social time is seriously MIA, having been crowded out by digital stimulation. Longevity superstars, the Okinawa in Japan, have social groups as the centerpiece of culture (“Ikigai”) but in our world, people really struggle with disconnecting. My advice? To turn that $#!% OFF. Escape tech addiction and hyperstimulation by taking a low-stress approach to a total lifestyle transformation, yet with discipline and focus to your natural full potential.  As Mia Moore says, don’t waste time sweating the small stuff! Make sure to carve out time for the important things, like taking care of yourself. How much time do you devote to self-care? Have you been too busy taking care of your kids? I contend ANYONE has time since we’re all checking our phones 150 times a day and gazing at screens for hours a day. Now, if you’re stuck in a pattern of prolonged stillness, then you’re used to having low to no energy, nor any motivation to go outside and do things. And because of this, it’s crucial that we keep moving. The good news? The more you move, the more energy you have!  One thing that takes time and energy are relationships. Whether familial, friendly, or professional, platonic or romantic, interacting with other people and handling the dynamics that can emerge between two different and distinct personalities is never easy. But your personal relationship should never be a source of stress in your life. As John Gottman says, when it comes to partnerships, you’re either a team, or you’re not a team – at all times, and within every interaction. It’s that simple – don’t be nit-picky or passive aggressive with your partner, and watch your words. Be mindful about the dialogue you create with your partner, and how much negativity is present in your words versus positivity, because keeping your positive comments to negative comments at a 20:1 ratio, as the Gottman Institute’s research has clearly proven, is key to a healthy, happy, lasting partnership.  Speaking of healthy and happy, Harville Hendrix has three rules to live by for successful communication in relationships. Number one is safety, number two is maintaining a zero-negativity policy, and number three is making constant affirmations to your partner. As Esther Perel says, “treat your partner like you would a great client.” Truthfully, we all deal with fear and anxiety, but it only harms your relationship when you let whatever is going on with you affect your partner in a negative way. When I had Dave Rossi on the show, we discussed fear and anxiety, and the importance of re-directing your mind and those negative, fearful thoughts over to your values and vision. Anxiety and fear are frequent visitors in daily life for most people, so instead of getting tripped up by every appearance they make, why don’t you just focus on your values, instead of trying to find the quickest way to make the pain go away? Unfortunately, in our stressful modern world, people can lose track of this. We all heard of the college admissions scandal earlier this year. All those parents who “just wanted the best for their children” are probably finding the more than likely prospect of jail time to be far more stressful than the college admissions process! Sure, hindsight is illuminating, but the point is not to have regrets, but to harness the right perspective, so you don’t react to life by coming from a place of fear and anxiety, but rather from a positive and confident mindset.  TIMESTAMPS:  Brad gives a quick summary of Basic Life Changing Insights breather show part one. {02:38]  Part of stress management is getting your romantic relationship under control. [05:51]  Relationship priority is emotional control and emotional self-stability. [06:51]  We have to always balance this quest for peak performance with downtime and optimal stress-rest-balance. [09:47]  Humans crave social connection.  Interact in a live manner, rather than a digital manner. [11:14]  When you continually do things that don’t bring you joy and energy, a sense of wellbeing and peace of mind, you’re going to drift away from those. [14:30]  Carbohydrates have addictive properties. Sugar is addictive.  [16:28]  Gluttony and sloth are not causes of obesity; they are symptoms of obesity; [19:06]  Try out some time restricted feeding and intermittent fasting. [21:51]  Your relationship is either a team or not a team at all times.. [23:54]  Try for a 5 positive to 1 negative ratio when communicating your needs. [26:10]  Fear and anxiety come up for all of us. [30:24] Safety, zero negativity, and constant affirmations are the foundations of a healthy relationship. [37:26]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I caught up with one of the most extraordinary athletes on the planet, the ultimate waterman of the universe and author of a new book called Life Rider. As a longtime very casual recreational surfer (I like my waves 18-24….inches), I have long been fascinated by Laird’s continued pushing of the outer limits of human performance in the water. Laird is best known as a big-wave surfer and innovator in the world of action water sports. Laird is credited with being the driving force behind tow-in-surfing (behind a jet ski, so one can ride larger waves than paddling in), stand-up paddle boarding and hydrofoil boarding.   One of my favorite Laird experiences came a couple of days apart during an epic storm pattern in Southern California. With record-sized waves pumping, Laird made it onto YouTube when he “shot” the Malibu Pier on a standup paddleboard. This is the extremely challenging and dangerous act of riding a wave all the way into the pier, passing through the huge wooden pylons underneath, then emerging out the other side. Considering you are traveling some 20mph on a big wave, if you hit a pylon you are likely toast. A video arriving two days later beautifully framed with a big picture of Laird. At the same Malibu Pier, a foolish body surfer became trapped in an undertow and was about to drown. Who jumps in to quickly save him but Laird. So you have the extreme athlete pulling off epic feats for the brah’s to marvel at, and then switching into his lifeguard hat to risk his own safety to save a Barney. Watch the video and look at Laird’s demeanor…  Laird seems to touch things and have them turn to gold. His Laird Superfood coffee creamer and related products have been a smash hit, as was his innovative GolfBoard that allows golfers to get a surfing-like experience on grass instead of a lame golf cart. Laird, along with Gabby, are pioneers in underwater strength training. TIMESTAMPS:  When surfing, you can tell what’s happening behind you by looking in front of you. [08:12]  Nurture the body and you’ll stimulate the brain and get it to work even better. [10:25]  It's a human responsibility to get out and, and live and experience life. Take risks.  [13:02]  There are three ways to approach dangerous things. [21:29]  Are we born to do certain things like extreme sports? [23:34]  Subconscious programming takes place from age zero to six. [25:30]  Some high performing people in all fields a lot of times come from some sort of shit in their background that was tough and, and challenge them. [27:36]  How does one juggle life in the big city with communing with nature? [31:05]  If you want to keep learning you have to seek out information. [36:14]  This younger generation doesn’t know how to have fun. [38:13]  If you stop having dreams, then you stop having hope.. [40:30]  We are each our own greatest restrictors. [44:34]  What did it take for Laird to learn to be more aggressive? [48:22] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is all about how we need to devote some time and energy in order to get more time and energy. Shopping one evening at Whole Foods in my hometown led to a chance encounter with a friend from high school, Mindy. It’s been 36 years - oh my gosh! Yes, time flies, and we quickly progress from young, carefree and taking health for granted to having to deal with real life stuff such as aging. I promise Mindy I will cough up some basic step-by-step tips to implement some healthy lifestyle practices, and hence the inspiration for a two-part show. Part 1 is about getting your mindset right and recognizing its time to make some changes against the unhealthy forces of modern life.  Speaking with Mindy really got me thinking about the aging process. I noticed she had a tattoo that read, “Love ya more than life,” which she explained to me was done in memory of her beloved, lifelong pet who she recently had to put down. It is so fortunate that with our pets, we are to be able to decide when it is time to end their suffering....too bad it doesn’t work like that in real life! When you hit your 40s and 50s, you realize it is never too early to start making the right choices for your health. Thankfully, the little changes are the ones that make the biggest difference, which leads me to the compressed morbidity theory. Introduced in 1980 by Dr. James Fries of Stanford University’s School of Medicine, compressed morbidity means delaying the onset of debilitating illness for as long as possible, such that whatever hits will arrive around the time you might be expected to die anyway! I have long promoted a similar concept, albeit with a little spicier description: “Live Long, Drop Dead!”   The number one change you have to make first is with your MIND. Yeah, there are great advantages to modern life, but it’s also trouble: your body has to deal with hypoconnectivity, EMF, processed foods, sedentary patterns, how light affects your system after dark, constant stimulation (and constant stimulation of stress hormones). Next, get your energy levels up by changing your DIET. Clean out 70% junk (grains, sugars, oils) and just eat colorful, wholesome, nutritious foods. Meals are a celebration and relaxed, calm, and slow, not rushed and gobbled down in a manner of minutes. The parasympathetic system is also referred to as “rest and digest” for a reason. The goal here is to escape carb dependency and get fat adapted. Can you skip a meal and feel great?  Then, you gotta MOVE. Moving isn’t the same as working out, which can be time-consuming, stressful, and exhausting. But frequent movement helps fat burning, brain function, and stress hormones. It’s not about calories because “metabolic compensation theory” suggests as you burn more, you eat more, and get lazier. The right kind of EXERCISE is integral. Life can be so sedentary, making it easy to avoid scheduling workouts. Primal keeps it easy with 3 laws: 1. Lift Heavy Things 2. Run Really Fast Every Once in A While and 3. Move Frequently at a Slow Pace. No matter what, be sure to avoid chronic exercise: it is crucial to respect your body’s natural fight or flight response and consider recovery pie slice. The harder you train, the harder you recover. And finally, SLEEP. Sleep deficiency will throw you back to carb dependency. We are so locked in these artificially lengthened days and it puts us in a sugar craving, fat storing mode because of our genetic hardwiring. Make choices that improve your sleeping patterns: Minimize light and stimulation after dark. Try making your sleeping environment your personal sanctuary: Mellow, simple, cool, and totally dark. Being awakened by direct sunlight, versus your phone, also helps.  Finally, consider how comfortable you are with being uncomfortable. The body actually likes being stressed and challenged (in an appropriate manner). I heard an interesting idea on a cold exposure show recently: Basically, when we constantly keep ourselves at a comfortable temperature, we are eliminating that hormetic stressor on the body, which compressed our longevity accordingly. Dr. Art DeVany is a big proponent of healthy hormetic stressors as they send a “renewal” signal to your genes. Doing a cold plunge, going to the gym or the sauna, all result in hormetic stressors: brief, positive, natural stressors that promote health and longevity by sending a renewal signal to your genes. Making the decision to turn the handle all the way to ‘COLD’ in the last few minutes of your shower isn’t easy, but it is really, really good for you, and once you change your mindset, it’s easy to choose the option that gives you longevity and good health over the so-called “easy” road. Pay now, or pay later: it’s your decision, but these basic life-changing insights are here to empower you to make the right choices so you enjoy your life, instead of experiencing a steady decline once you hit your 50s or 60s!   TIMESTAMPS:  Don't tell people they need anything or they will be immediately closed off rather than open. [02:41]  Compressed morbidity means delaying the onset of debilitating illness for as long as possible. [08:04]  We want to get unstuck and be aware of all the health challenges in daily life. [10:13]   When we constantly keep ourselves temperature comfortable, we are eliminating the hormetic stressor upon the body. [13:59]  We don't have to go to excess to receive the joy and the pleasures of modern life. [15:27]  Clean up your diet. [17:29]  JUST MOVE!! [21:02]  We want to keep things comfortable with our cardiovascular exercise for the most part. [22:58]  If you cannot hit the bare minimum standards in a mile run, or pushups, you have a very high increased mortality risk. [26:58]  Don’t forget sprint workouts. [28:45]  Sleep in a dark, quiet room is a priority. [30:03]  Brad summarizes the points for basic longevity. 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Enjoy this wide-ranging and deep conversation with international fitness celebrity, supermodel, and former professional beach volleyball player, Gabrielle Reece.  Gabby is a former women’s beach volleyball star, television host, supermodel, fitness expert, and author, columnist, and podcast host. She was named one of the “20 Most Influential Women in Sports,” by Women’s Sports and Fitness, and one of the top five most beautiful women in the world by Elle magazine.  Gabby and her husband Laird Hamilton have been celebrated as America’s fittest couple and have spent many years in the public eye as innovative fitness leaders.   What Gabby is perhaps most appreciated for is being the real deal – a breath of fresh air in the celebrity world of manufactured image and branding. While lunching with my main man Mark Sisson in Malibu, I have enjoyed meeting Gabby and Laird on a few occasions over the years. What struck me each time was how open and authentic and fun-loving Gabby is in real life. We chatted only briefly, but she offered up some deep reflections about athletes dealing with injuries and adjusting competitive goals over time and dealing with hectic modern life and her various roles of mother, celebrity, athlete, and coach.   After our first meeting, I was drawn to Gabby’s 2013 book titled, My Foot Is Too Big For the Glass Slipper: A Guide To A Less Than Perfect Life. She was raw, vulnerable, very funny, and very thoughtful. The book description sets the tone nicely: “With hilarious stories, wise insights, and concrete takeaways on topics ranging from navigating relationship issues to aging gracefully to getting smart about food, My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper is the brutally honest, wickedly funny, and deeply helpful portrait of the humor, grace, and humility it takes to survive the happily ever after.  I think you will absolutely love this interview with a peak performer who knows how to enjoy life, strive to keep things in balance, not take herself too seriously, and especially become a better person every day! TIMESTAMPS: Gabby is a very accomplished woman and well known in her field. She talks about finding a balance between fame and her real self. [09:33] Does Gabby's 6’3” height affect how she thinks she's perceived? [13:52] Once we forgo living up to others’ expectations, it is liberating. [16:09] How do you parent your kids to deal with having such well-known parents with well-known friends?  [18:18] Kids need to learn to navigate this world on their own. [22:26] People need a place to express themselves…who they are. [26:04] Gabby’s background wasn’t free and easy and she wasn’t groomed to be successful. [30:13] It’s important to put the past behind you and move on. [32:34] There’s a lot of beauty if life. You have to be willing to recognize it.  [37:55] Create a system that helps you navigate life. [43:19] When in disagreement, even if you are “right,” it is important to listen to the other person’s point. [47:16] Think about how you can be better today and you can be in charge of that. [49:21] If you are ‘triggered,” figure out why you are triggered. [51:39] As a parent, it is difficult not to put your crap on the kids. [55:24] It’s really powerful as a parent to give space to the child. [56:57] How does fitness commitment help achieve balance your life? [1:01:23] In a relationship, you bring both independent commitment and then nurture that in the partnership as well. [1:04:43]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After my great interview with Seth, I offer some further reflections about the breakthrough insights in his recent book, This Is Marketing. This show is a bit of a departure from the podcast theme of health, fitness, peak performance, happiness, and longevity subject matter, but it can provide valuable insights for how you can best make an economic contribution in most careers, and how to be a healthy, strategic consumer instead of succumbing to marketing manipulation. Seth’s premise is that we are in the middle of a shift from the dated old-time marketing-driven economy to a market-driven economy. In the old-time vertical economy, consumers had few choices (only 3 TV channels, the comparatively few books on the shelf at the bookstore, the morning newspaper or weekly news magazine, etc.) The corporate giants of old subjected us to aggressive, manipulative marketing messages trying to get us to buy their offerings. Today, consumers have massive choice and freedom and are one click away from a lower price and better service. Seth says the “race to the bottom” (who can be more aggressive, slick and clever to extract a purchase) was worth winning in the old days, but not anymore. Today we are obligated to listen to the hopes and needs and dreams of the market we wish to serve—a market-driven economy. Instead of trying for bigger numbers and broader territories, Seth argues persuasively that you are better off focusing on the “smallest viable audience.” Offer them a breakthrough product or service that establishes you as the single best resource to meet your customer’s hopes and dreams.  I offer examples of the changing dynamics of the real estate broker, who used to provide privileged information as their main value. Today, with Zillow and the rest giving everyone the same information, realtors are obligated to raise their game to something different. They must meet the emotional needs of the client by engaging their hopes and dreams. Seth calls this the “difficult work we signed up for.” He distinguishes it from the hustle of trying to fill a market niche, which will leave you constantly in fear, driven by scarcity, looking in the rear-view mirror at the competition. Relatedly, touting your honest, reliable, high-quality product or service is pretty much ridiculous these days, because these things are assumed and expected.   TIMESTAMPS:  Seth Godin’s book This is Marketing transforms our thinking about marketing. [04:05]  There are five steps to effective marketing. [07:24]  We must understand the irrational forces that drive us. [09:03]  When in doubt, assume people will act according to their current irrational urges. [11:24]  Serve the smallest viable market. [16:55]  With a new marketplace with tremendous consumer choice and freedom, we must be different. [20:09] Authenticity is overrated. [22:56] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Godin is one of the great thinkers of modern times, known for his string of 18 international bestselling books on topics relating to personal productivity, time efficiency, and evolved marketing philosophy and strategy. He calls himself a teacher first and foremost, and his Akimbo online learning center and alternative MBA course offer revolutionary approaches to online learning. He writes one of the most popular blogs in the world at Seths.blog, in a unique short form style that will give you a daily reminder to be the best you can be with profound and pithy insights. Type “Seth” into Google and you’ll find his blog, with 7,000 posts and one million readers – you absolutely must join the party!!  Seth’s most recent bestseller is called This Is Marketing, with the main take away message being that we are all marketers in every way that we make an economic contribution to society. The essence of marketing is transforming congruently with the changes in the information economy. The dated model of slamming an aggressive (and often manipulative) message down our throats is being replaced with what Seth calls a “market-driven economy,” where we are compelled to engage with and serve our audience.  His insights about focus, discipline, strategic thinking, and pursuing the highest expression of your talents have changed my life, and I ponder tips from his blog every day. On the show, I shared my pain point of distractibility, hopefully speaking for many listeners. We have the constant ability to become entertained and amused with digital stimulation, which can distract from our priority objectives, like writing a book for example! Seth keeps it real with some point-blank insights that we can all take inspiration from. You absolutely must sign up for Seth’s daily email newsletter/blog post – the messages are short and profound and will get you thinking about better ways to work and live life. Seth calls out what is wrong and lame in the economy and society and offers a strategy to think differently. After the interview, I read a couple of Seth’s recent blog posts to get you even more acquainted with this one of a kind thought leader. Check out his links and subscribe to his blog, you will be very satisfied. TIMESTAMPS:  Seth tells how to keep focused and guarded against hyper-connectivity and overstimulation. [3:40]  What is the difference between MARKETING DRIVEN and MARKET DRIVEN? [6:19]  A book is a socially acceptable way to talk about yourself. [07:29]  No one's going to buy a book as a favor to you. They're going to buy a book as a favor to themselves.  [09:39]  The smallest viable audience is what you are shooting for.  [10:53]  Ideas spread horizontally, not vertically. [14:05]  There is a concern that technology will eliminate many of today’s professions. Get ready for change.  [18:32]  In his book, The Dip, the basic concept is of persevering what you are passionate about. [20:50]  What does it mean to be the best? [21:18]  Actors have to depend on luck as compared to athletes. [23:23]  Don't sign up for a mismatch to live one life am expect it differently. [28:47]  The way jobs used to be is gone. Now we have to exert ourselves. [31:00]  It is hard to focus on your contribution when you are inundated with outside distractions. [32:58] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incredible benefits come from measuring Heart Rate Variability, one of the most valuable biofeedback information available today, which is why I am so excited to introduce the BradBeat iPhone app! Measuring HRV gives you a direct window in the functional state of your autonomic nervous system, so you can accurately observe your stress levels, recovery rate and readiness to train, and make better decisions to balance stress and rest in daily life. This is the age of high tech testing and wearable devices, but it seems like most of it is just gimmick or for entertainment value. HRV is different. HRV measures the beat to beat intervals between heart rates—the data you see as spikes on the graph of your EKG test in a hospital or laboratory. More variation indicates a harmonious balance between sympathetic (fight or flight) function and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system function, and delivers a higher HRV score on the 1-100 HRV scale. A metronomic beat indicates you are stressed, overtrained, or have poor cardiovascular health, delivering a low HRV score.   Recent technology innovation enables you to track HRV in real time using the BradBeat HRV iPhone app, which has been custom designed to my specifications by Sweetwater Health, leaders in mobile HRV technology. Yes, I had a ton of fun getting super technical with Jo Beth and Rhonda to develop this awesome app, and also go through an incredibly rigorous application process with Apple to get onto the App Store (nice to know there is no lame stuff on the App Store). For only $9.95, the BradBeat HRV app is easy to use by athletes or anyone else interested in monitoring stress/rest balance.   The BradBeat HRV (and other mobile HRV apps if you have Android), pair with a wireless chest transmitter to reveal real-time data on your iPhone, which you can archive online or download to a spreadsheet. My podcast guest Joel Jamieson tells me the HRV machines he used on athletes back in the day cost $30,000 and required 11 electrodes placed all over the body.   This show gets a little technical as you learn about the important nuances such as additional readings of low frequency (LF) and high frequency (HF) autonomic nervous system function, but you will come away with an excellent understanding of the benefits of HRV and how to use them to your maximum advantage to make better decisions and learn to gain more control over your stress response. For example, when you are cruising along on a stress hormone buzz, you might feel “great” and take on a stressful day or a hard workout, but you’re amped up state will deliver a low HRV reading. Consequently, you will be compelled to build in rest periods in pursuit of healthy stress/rest balance. It has been a great experience to bring this product to market, and I believe HRV can help you more than any other biofeedback metric or wearable device. HRV goes beyond the long-established tracking of resting heart rate to determine state of recovery and readiness to train. Visit the App Store to order and learn more about the features and benefits, including which chest transmitters work with the BradBeat.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like most people who grew up in Southern California, I understand that when you’re blessed with constant sunny skies, it’s way too easy to get used to that kind of climate and start to take it for granted. But what happens when you don’t have 365 sunny days every year? You have to get creative. You have to figure out how to live and enjoy the outdoors in relation to your current climate. I reflect on this while sharing some highlights from my trip to the Pacific Northwest - I visited Seattle, where I had enjoyed some delicious "Salty Caramel Ash” flavored ice cream aka activated charcoal vegan ice cream, as well as Eugene and Portland.    One of the most important things I took away from my trip was how the Pacific Northwesterners really know how to make the most of their time. They use the summer months as an opportunity to cram in a ton of activities into their day, and I know people who take trips to warmer climates during colder weather to make sure they’re getting their recreational time in.    I was so happy to be able to meet up with some cool people, like Debbie Potts, host of the Whole Athlete, to discuss her career and journey into holistic medicine, and High Intensity Health founder Mike Mutzel, who shared some amazing insights about recovery: “The harder you train, the more energy you need to devote to recovery.” We think in terms of ‘go go go’ and then collapse on the couch or into bed – but this doesn’t even qualify as recovery time. Mike’s concepts for recovery are way more sophisticated than that and he is a big proponent of Rebound Training. Another important piece of advice from Mike: When your HRV number is extra high you may think you’re recovering well, but it can mean the opposite – that your body is still fighting to recover fully, so you need to rest.  It was great to finally meet Dr. Tommy Wood (of Nourish Balance Thrive) face to face after having recorded (remotely) so many podcasts with him. Tommy is great company and super stimulating to speak with because he offers such interesting views on a wide variety of subjects. While he’s super academic and into studying scientific research, he’s also always making a sincere effort to brings things back to the simple, practical stuff - like emphasizing the importance of having a dog to literally boost your health because it forces you outside and makes you engage play. Another gem from Tommy: “You’re liquidating your assets when you overstimulate the flight or fight response with your hectic, busy life or extreme training regimen that’s too much for you.” This is so important to consider.  After seeing Tommy, I hopped on the train to head on over to the beautiful town of Eugene, Oregon. I met up with my Speedgolf mentor Christopher Smith at the Eugene Country Club, and we ran all over town, checking out the updated University of Oregon campus and the Prefontaine Memorial, and just enjoying some great conversation. We talked about his incredible training concept “Train to Trust” and the importance of context specificity when practicing golf or any other performance endeavor. This means simulating your competitive experience in practice so it actually transfers into effective brain learning when it’s time to perform.  I also had the chance to catch up (over Skype) with author Scott Carney, author of What Doesn’t Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude, and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength. As an investigative journalist, Carney was originally assigned to cover the famous ‘Ice Man,’ Wim Hof, meeting up with him at his training center in Poland, but soon enough he was participating in training, and performing amazing feats like climbing a snowy mountain in running shorts in the middle of a freezing winter in Poland.   My last stop was Portland, and I had a great time with Brian McAndrew, who masters all the audio and video content for Primal Blueprint’s YouTube channel. We had a great time discussing how he went from veganism and chronic cardio to finding strength training and the Keto diet. Brian has had such an interesting life at only 31 years old, and has great insights and stories to share about his career journey and pursuing your passions. I had such a fun time having incredible, stimulating conversations with so many great people, and I left the trip feeling so inspired.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I visit beautiful Lake Tahoe to hang with the mysterious and magnificent Big George, aka Dr. Ray Sidney. Ray was the fifth employee hired at a Silicon Valley startup named Google, which later gained prominence for taking over the world. Today he is Lake Tahoe’s most prominent philanthropist, enthusiast of the epic sport of curling, and master of trickery and gravity-defying stunts on the wake surfboard.   Ray has had a wild ride, emanating from a lifelong fascination with mathematics and peak performance in general. He hails from the highest levels of academia, having graduated from Harvard and then grabbing a Ph.D. from MIT in math), then headed west to land on the ground floor at Google. His first workplace was sharing a bedroom in a Palo Alto duplex; later he was the guy in charge of ordering fitness equipment for an early corporate campus! He was in charge of database security, and once (unknowingly) blocked the CIA from doing Google searches because they were flaunting the rules! Feeling burnt out from the crazy pace of Silicon Valley startup life, he took a sabbatical of a few months, which is stretching into a few hundred months, most of which have been spent on the water or frozen water with his tremendous passion for athletics. An important takeaway from Ray’s story, especially in today’s era of celebrity worship, wealth obsession, and social media posturing, is that he never intended to strike it rich in the romanticized fable of the dotcom world. Rather, he enjoyed math, and academics, and solving software engineering problems for the pure challenge. In fact, Ray reveals that his plans during sabbatical were to work on some personal math projects!    Alas, transitioning to sudden wealth and expanded opportunities have Ray diverted from the singular focus of software engineering to become involved in a dizzying number of causes, programs, and athletic interests. He is a competitive curler who funded Lake Tahoe’s fledgling curling club and travels around North America for camps and competitions. He is widely recognized (or barely recognized, depending on his attire) as Lake Tahoe’s leading philanthropist. He has donated millions to create fabulous athletic facilities around Tahoe and down in Carson Valley, including a new football/track stadium at Douglas High School and a championship running track at the middle school. His seven-figure donation supported free bus service to transport Tahoe casino workers to and from Carson Valley. He was the founding sponsor of Brad Kearns’s kids fitness charity called Running School. He supports a variety of academic causes like giving back to the Hertz Fellowship program that supported his academic journey and the X Prize Foundation. He recently earned an MBA degree from UC Berkeley just for fun!   This show will get your reflecting on the beauty of a pure motivation for life goals, the value of a focused, precise mathematical approach to peak performance, and the importance of getting over yourself even if you are a heavy hitter. Indeed, George takes none of this stuff too seriously, as evidenced by the nickname he bestowed on his eco-friendly architecturally wondrous home on the lake: Tahizzle—of course a nod to Snoop Dogg, who has yet to visit but has a standing invitation. Cruise on his boat named Jorge Mucho (como “Big George” in Español) and you are more likely to get Borat impersonations than Warren Buffet stock tips.   One can agree that Ray is living the good life and doing a great job giving back to all whom he encounters, but he also reveals that for all his freedom and folly opportunity, he struggles with overstimulation and a tendency to distraction like the rest of us. Brad and Ray agree to a future show addressing these matters of importance.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Art DeVany, ancestral health forefather and author of The New Evolution Diet, delivers some of the most profound life advice I’ve ever heard during a 2017 podcast interview on the Align podcast with Aaron Alexander. At 81, DeVany is retired from his professor career and is pretty minimal on the interview/podcast/lecture scene, so please listen to the whole podcast and reflect carefully on the following commentary that came at the end of the show (Aviso: I did a bit of cleansing and paraphrasing from the audio transcript):   Of course, you have to work at whatever you’re doing, you have to have high standards for your work. But you also have to realize that there’s a lot of stuff that you make too big of a fuss over. And when you stop that - it doesn’t mean you don’t care - but when you stop beating yourself or beating someone else up over it when you stop ruminating about it, you’re free.   And you gotta set yourself free - set yourself free from your old mistakes and things that happened to you. And even set yourself free from people, thoughts, foods, and habits that bring you down. That’s when you’re free! Then you can start anew. You can renew every day. Granted, you can’t forget the past. Then you wouldn’t have any memories. Appreciating your history as strength and wisdom gained and getting a move on is necessary for good health.   Brad Note: Realize that beyond his health interests, DeVany was an economics professor specializing in the complex aspects of how to predict how Hollywood movies make money. In that context, he often emphasizes the importance of random, explosive, life-changing events that apply not just to the economic realm, but in all areas of life. This will help you process a vital comment about “…it’s not the drip, drip, drip.” Can you reference explosive random events that altered your life path more so than plugging away day after day on a linear way? Pay attention to opportunities of all kinds and don’t be afraid to go for it!    Here is one of his choice quotes, from his professional realm as an economics professor:   “In any organization, half the work is done by the square root of the total number of workers. E.g., 100 workers, half the work is done by 10 workers.”   Here are DeVany's recommendations to deal with depression: “Starve and exercise. The starvation part of it is to eat up some of these dysfunctional synapses. My saying is, for every damaged molecule, there’s a damaged thought. Those are injured neurons inside the brain, and you just need to get rid of the dysfunctional molecules that are causing those neurons to malfunction. Then, heal the brain with neurotrophic factors. Be outside. New thoughts, new patterns of behavior. When my first wife was declining from a host of other things, I’d take her walking as much as I could. I would tell her bad jokes. Change her surroundings. The typical things people have to do. Being outside is enormously effective. There are stimuli you can’t even relate to, but you perceive them. Your unconscious brain is what’s going to heal you first.”   Here is a great show he did on the Tim Ferriss podcast.   I’m taking the starve and exercise thing to heart with an intuitive approach to keto. Some days I will wait till I’m hungry to finally eat at between 12 and 2 pm. I’ll do 10-15 min workouts, walking by deadlift bar. He has said ‘don’t jog it’s too dangerous’ and that one I have really begun reflecting upon. In November through January, I was playing too much speedgolf. I had classic burnout symptoms and can’t keep below 130! Now I play cart speedgolf for wind sprints. At over 50, it’s easy to become unhealthy with endurance training. Be sure that you are performing aerobically and that your metabolism has minimal stress. Pursue a shorter, more intense competition to avoid chronic overstimulation of stress hormones.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian McAndrew, the man behind the scenes of the Get Over Yourself podcast audio production, as well as Primal Blueprint’s audio and video production efforts, takes the stage as the honored guest on this wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion about life, peak performance, exploring your passions and dreams, learning from failure and setbacks, and of course ketogenic eating. At the age of 31, Brian has had quite a healthy journey of vast exploration and deep immersion. He’s been hard-core keto for over two years, all the while pursuing ambitious goals in the weight room. Brian’s life experiences include: dealing with a serious parasite infection contracted while swimming in an African pond (hey it’s hot in Sierra Leone for an Oregon coast boy!); plunging into the trendy LA juice bar health scene and digging a hole of veganism and chronic cardio; getting big into the familiar combo of Paleo and Crossfit; getting a burnt out on Crossfit and transitioning into a pattern of MAF pace cardio workouts along with high-intensity strength training; and finally gracefully pairing ketogenic eating with athletic training.   Brian offers some thoughtful insights while Brad intersperses several cameos for Brian’s amazing viral YouTube video that he made in college that was the genesis of his current career. Search YouTube for “I Love My Ducks,” and you will see a masterpiece of filmmaking and positive energy for the beloved Oregon Ducks football club. Brian is constantly tweaking and testing on our behalf and today has a very groovy rhythm of simple, delicious meals, eating enough food to fuel his ambitious workouts, not stressing about testing his ketone numbers, and enjoying occasional departures from keto followed by effortless recalibrations. There is much talk about how athletes should optimize carb intake. Brian offers a sensible recommendation to calm down: “Life will give you refeeds,” Brian says. Brian also conveys the benefits of a simplified approach, where you don’t get overwhelmed by excessive choice or temptation because you are honoring a distinct commitment to dietary guidelines without any will power or decision fatigue involved.   This is a very informative show where Brian shares insights from many resources; he consumes a ton of podcasts and has 14,000 followers on his Instagram account despite rarely writing anything more than, “I’m eating this” or showing pictures of his cute one-year-old daughter. Brian describes the magic and effectiveness of a simplified approach to ketogenic eating—the motto on his WholeDoods Instagram site is, “Eat boring food. Live an interesting life.” Brian believes one of the highest benefits of keto is the pleasure of a simplified approach. You don’t get overwhelmed by excessive choice or temptation, because you are honoring a distinct commitment to dietary guidelines without any will power or decision fatigue involved. Psychological studies confirm that when we are presented with too many choices, it compromises our enjoyment and increases our stress levels, likely due to FOMO – fear of missing out.   Brian relates some wild stories during the show, such as his wilderness survival retreat where things got dicey due to a flash flood leaving participants without food for 6 days. Oh, this was when he was parasitic and “wasting away” at a buck twenty! There are numerous insights about formulating an effective training program and avoiding the perils of overtraining that plague Crossfit athletes, endurance athletes, and even recreational fitness enthusiasts trying to be consistent about their 6am Spin classes. Brian says he “hates rest days” but emphasizes the importance of purposeful light days or weeks in the gym to keep blood flowing and hormones optimized. Regarding the ethical dilemma we face when eating animals, Brian was obliged to slaughter a sheep during his survival school and offer up the profound insight that if you are going to take another life to support your life, you best make the most of your existence.   Particularly for a younger listener, this will be a memorable story of exploring your passions and dreams, avoiding the pitfalls of fitness trends, and soul-sucking jobs in the world of advertising, and pursuing career excellence along with optimal health and fitness. Also, a reminder to appreciate your partner because Brian had to wait a freakin’ year to secure permission for his wife to join him in the crazy nation of America.   These two voices on the show have talked at length during their long days filming content for Primal Blueprint digital courses, trying to sort out hype from effective tips for athletic training, healthy living, and the best approach to a healthy, sensible, whole foods, whole doods diet. They have figured out almost everything for your listening pleasure, so don’t miss this show. Brian’s meals on Instagram, and Brad’s underground recipe videos have become so popular that the duo are working on a top-secret book for lazy doods who want to cook keto but can’t be bothered to follow complex recipes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is all about the legendary Tiger Woods and his incredible comeback. Most of the world is well aware of the scandals and very public downfall that affected Tiger’s life and career. What I am focusing on today is how he handled himself after his public scandal. He has had the greatest comeback in the history of sports – but how? How did Tiger manage to achieve such a feat? I cite Jeff Benedict’s Tiger Woods book – the first comprehensive, in-depth book on the athlete’s life. The book traces and highlights the influences and experiences that shaped him, notably his father, Earl Woods. He was instrumental in crafting Tiger’s public persona, as well as the driving force behind his son’s initial ambition.    How many “Helicopter Parents” have you encountered over the years? We all know parents like this – they are singularly focused on how to make their child a success. Unfortunately, the person who suffers most from this pressure is the child. Years ago, a friend of mine, an Olympic athlete who knows Tiger, shared an insight with me that I’ve never forgotten. He remarked, “Tiger rose to the highest competitive plane than any human has ever risen to. No one compares to what he has done.” Putting the circumstances of his daily life into context is crucial to understand both his public and private persona - the global level of his celebrity, the attention and scrutiny that accompanies worldwide fame, not to mention the money.... How else could he deal with it?  He was driven, by necessity, to foster this extreme, obsessive personality and become absolutely insatiable for achievement and conquest.   I draw parallels between Tiger and Michael Milken – remember him, the “junk bond” King of the 80s? He too was going and going and going, until he finally went off the rails. Like Tiger, he spiraled, and he couldn’t turn it off.   I wrote a book, How Tiger Does It, many years ago, in which I detail the three factors that have made him such a successful athlete. 1) Focus. 2) Work-Play Ethic. And 3) A Balanced Approach (or so I thought at the time). The book is all about how to banish self-limiting beliefs through hard work, believing in yourself, and focusing on your peak performance goals. Under the first topic, “Focus,” I talk about the importance of feeling absolute freedom from fear of failure or insecurity. I highlight how intense Tiger’s focus was, how he was working on his swing – even when he was already at the top – his only competition was himself, his only goal – to get better for himself.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia Moore returns to the show after a long absence to discuss relationship insights with her fiancée! We get John Gray’s marching orders: males: don’t speak if you have a negative emotional charge; females: frame everything as requests instead of complaints. We reflect on Dr. Wendy Walsh’s insight that conflict is healthy for a relationship, wondering if we really need to go there, or is it possible to be more chill. Mia says it is, and we do a whole Breather show on how to be more chill in life and relationships. In working toward healthier communication patterns, we mention insights from John Gottman about achieving a ratio of 5:1 positive to negative comments, even during times of conflict (20:1 during routine daily life!). We relate Harville Hendrick’s suggestions for effective communication: emphasize safety, establish a zero communication policy, and deliver chronic affirmations.   Mia mentions how Don Miguel Ruiz’s Four Agreements can help you be the best you can be, and bring out the best in your partner. Proper loading of the dishwater becomes an interesting central theme and metaphor for healthy relationship dynamics, including Mia Moore’s pure genius move of putting a new soap packet into the box right after unloading clean dishes, and how being told something once and executing every time is a winning relationship dynamic.   We present an interesting philosophical question about relationship dynamics: Do you want a mature, authentic, dynamic adult relationship with conflict, frank discussion, negotiation-compromise-resolution, or do you just want a cheerleader to stand by and cheer you on?  When we reflect upon how difficult daily life is—work, school, kids, hectic, high-stress daily routines—the answer might very well be “cheerleader.” Mia and I reflect on this big question and also make an effort to refine the definition of cheerleader: not a meek, submissive partner of old-time stereotypes. Rather, a partner who delivers support and encouragement, especially when you might be a little discouraged and need it most. With this explanation, Mia argues that you can have both a cheerleader and an authentic partner. She says there’s nothing wrong with mature, authentic communication, including negotiation-compromise-resolution, but perhaps we do without conflict and negativity.   Sounds reasonable, but Mia points out that some people get off on conflict for assorted reasons. It could be that conflict behavior delivers a payoff in the form of a hormonal burst and gets wired into an unconscious habit, or it could be replaying a familiar pattern from childhood. Witness how Dr. Bruce Lipton, author of Biology of Belief, states that we operating from subconscious programming 95-99 percent of the time. Mia Moore states that if you don’t stuff this about yourself, call the habitual patterns into your awareness, resolve to be more mindful about your communication, and Mia says, make a conscious choice for how to operate in a relationship.   Reflect upon Mia show #1 where she reveals that decades ago, she made a conscious choice to never again engage in yelling in a relationship. Done deal. And what happens if stuff like this drifts into the picture again? We need to reflect on what are, or what should be, your relationship deal breakers. This will be the topic of an entire future show.  When you are deserving of some honest feedback that’s not “rah rah” in nature, the feedback can be delivered with sensitivity and loving kindness. Recall noted author and relationship expert Dr. John Gottman’s data from the study of healthy, long-lasting romantic relationships: Even in times of conflict, healthy couples maintain a 5-to-1 ratio of positive comments to critical comments. During routine everyday life, the ratio looks more like 20-to-1! Gottman also says that arguments that come out of nowhere or seem to be about nothing merely represent a failed attempt to connect.   Some tips for how to be a cheerleader:   Don’t keep score, just go all in. This means maybe second-guessing a concept like “50/50 share on housework” and the like.   Mars&Venus: Recall the great work of therapist and bestselling author John Gray: Males must learn to just listen when females are venting, instead of trying to solve their problems. Females must learn to give males their “cave time,” and they will return to the relationship and intimacy with fresh enthusiasm.    Relationship communication tips from Harville Hendricks:  Safety: you know you can speak your truth. Zero negativity policy: otherwise defenses go up. It's not what you say it's how you say it. you could bring up issues just say them gently. use a respectful tone of voice and eye contact instead of entitlement.  Chronic affirmations: helps support objective #1—safety. Permanent damage can be caused by relationship dynamics that generate fears and insecurities.  Unfortunately, people today instead have a relationship baseline of power struggle and conflict, distraction, not much cheerleading. Are people afraid to be cheerleaders? Why?  Perhaps giving up your “side,” your self-sufficiency, tees you up for rejection and pain. In today’s high tech world, people may be averse to hitching their wagon to someone when they can slide or click to a new relationship opportunity at any time. Furthermore, economic opportunity for both males and females in modern life have altered the long-standing relationship dynamics to the extent the people may be more picky and choosy and, over time, more set in their ways and less willing to compromise.    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are diving into one of my favorite topics today: how to deal with hyper-connectivity and overstimulation. There is such an excess of content out there, but there is a way to deal with it: instead of feeling overwhelmed and stressed, you can utilize some strategies suggested by Michael Simmons in order to extract “breakthrough knowledge.” He argues that while everyone deals with social media excess, successful people have mastered the ability to find breakthrough knowledge in our era of information overload.  I go into detail about Dr. Matthew Walker’s views on sleep. Since we are simply less productive when we become deficient in sleep, you can actually get more done in less time – if you are taking care of your health. Many athletes and fitness enthusiast types have reported experiencing epiphanies and breakthroughs in their mindset and decision making when exercising. The brain on exercise is operating at a higher level, increasing creativity and cognitive function. This is why it is so crucial to make sure you get your 15-minute break every couple of hours and are mindful of moving your body, even just a little bit, after sitting for just 20 minutes. 20 minutes seems innocuous, but it makes a real difference.  Another seemingly innocuous but harmful daily habit? According to Dr. John Gottman - rolling your eyes. It’s a total relationship killer. Do yourself and your partner a favor and keep that contempt to yourself!   I delve into “Content Shock” and how I deal with the avalanche of information out there, and why it’s so hard to fight against Constant Distraction – especially with all the clickbait online and marketers, software developers, and hackers all focused on one thing: how to get you addicted to their product. Billions of dollars are spent getting your attention – and the more time you spend surfing their site, the more money they get. So how do you counteract all the efforts to steal your time and your attention? You have to be picky.  What more can you do for yourself than be picky? Having boundaries and standards when it comes to everything that enters your body and your mind is of the utmost importance now more than ever. The internet can be a “junk food information desert,” so you gain much more from being proactive instead of reactive. Ask yourself: “Does this content provide me with breakthrough knowledge that has the potential to change my life?” Work on implementing patterns in your life that improve it – like actively seeking out critical feedback like Elon Musk, who believes that pursuing experiences and knowledge that prove you wrong is far more valuable than things that confirm you’re right. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a little chit chat about Tiger Woods and his amazing comeback and legacy. Enough with the tabloid drama, if this dude is able to bag another major, it will go down as one of the greatest comebacks in sports history! Remember, it’s been 10 years since Tiger won his last major title. Ben Hogan had a great comeback after a life-threatening car accident in the 50s. Speaking of Ben, he was one of the best “practicers” ever in sports. Ben used to practice intently for 20 minutes in total solitude, then take a short break to reflect and absorb the neuro-muscular experience into his brain. Six decades later, the latest greatest brain research validates that we can only focus intently on a peak cognitive task for about 20 minutes before we require a break. Yes, you can bang out emails for longer than that, but your peak focus falters without these recharge periods.   Again we cover numerous concepts calling for deep reflection. “Humans are designed to solve problems.” This is when we feel most alive and fulfilled. Today as we pursue and avail ourselves to more and more comfort, we forget this truth and end up feeling unfulfilled. We speculate that Tiger in his prime had mastered the game and dominated the competition to such a great extent that he became bored and pursued the off-course distractions to his downfall. Now he has a daunting goal to try and return from layoffs and serious medical issues, so watch out!   More good stuff: “Failure is an opportunity to grow,” “emotions and subconscious are running the show”; The “10,000 hour rule,” popularized by Malcolm Gladwell but first conceived of by Christopher’s friend K. Anders Ericksson, has been misinterpreted and overhyped. Excellence and mastery are more about deliberate, context-specific, challenging practice. Yes, that could mean lots of hours are required, but we also have genetic considerations when we are in competitive environments.  Do the best you can, get over yourself and have fun out there at whatever level you perform at, and train to trust! Whew, what a killer show and time for a break to go pick berries in Eugene.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeping the momentum going and the dream alive with more tightly focused insights from John Gray's fantastic book, Beyond Mars and Venus, and his insights shared on episode 51 of the Get Over Yourself podcast. In this show, I discuss Gray’s insights about how trouble happens in a relationship. Men who are overstressed and underappreciated become underconfident and emotional, as estrogen increases and testosterone drops. This leads to unregulated emotions, manipulative, passive-aggressive, overreacting behavior, and feeling sad, depressed, resentful, angry, and tired. Males need to feel valued and appreciated and be able to say, “I got this!” They need cave time to replenish testosterone by doing things that come with an expectation of success and appreciation  An overstressed woman who overexpresses male side (e.g. the modern workplace) will resist help, be frustrated that she has to do too much, and feel overwhelmed, this is excess testosterone, not enough estrogen. They need to share feelings that they have suppressed during the male dominant workday - need Venus talk to rebalance estrogen. A female who tries to express herself and isn't listened to puts up walls and increases male side. An out of balance feel will become detached, cold, critical, independent (“I'll do it myself”), goal oriented (“got so much to do”). Eventually, this will lead to exhaustion, resentment, dissatisfaction, difficulty sleeping, mental rigidity, resistance to change, low libido, depression. John Gray says today’s female is really suffering like no other time in history, with record rates of depression, anxiety, and accordant medications being dispensed.   Are conflict-free relations just a dream? No! It’s possible, and studies with successful long-term romantic couples prove that it’s possible to maintain that romantic spark for decades! Functional MRI results show that happy long-term couples light up brain areas in the same manner as new couples who have fallen deeply in love. They are even one better than that because the familiarity and friendship bond developed over the years, combined with the attraction action, lights up the brain all over.  Most of the time relationship challenges come from unrealistic expectations of ourselves or our partner. Let go of resentment; open your heart to forgiveness. Transform anger into passing annoyance. Practice effortless patience.  Remember.. silence is golden! Learn it, know it, live it! Thank you John Gray, and thanks for listening to the Get Over Yourself podcast!      Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I travel to beautiful Eugene, OR to meet with my Speedgolf mentor and most excellent podcast guest, Christopher Smith. We had an intense all-day podcasting binge, interspersed with a long run around Eugene, including a stop at the Prefontaine Memorial high above the Willamette River. Christopher is a longtime PGA professional and the all-time king of the great sport of Speedgolf. He holds the official Guinness World Record for the lowest round of Speedgolf, when he shot 65 in 44 minutes at Jackson Park in Chicago in 2005. Yes, this guy can break par in under an hour! Can you? No, because he is the only person in history to do so in official competition. On YouTube, you can witness one of the greatest golf rounds in history, when Christopher shot a four-under par 68 in 53 minutes at the legendary Bandon Dunes course while shooting a promotional video. You can watch the entire round in only a few minutes on this entertaining high-speed video and it will absolutely blow your mind.   Christopher is much more than a Speedgolfer. He is one of the top-100 ranked golf teachers in America and travels the world as a teacher/consultant for both the PGA of America and Nike Golf. Christopher gets to beta-test the coolest shoes before anyone, and yes Nike is coming out with a Speedgolf shoe (Sssshhhh)! He is also a lifelong student of health and peak performance, with a particular interest in the psychology of optimal training and competition.   This first podcast covers many thoughtful topics about how to overcome fears, manage emotions, ask the right questions, and pursue true peak performance. Christopher is a passionate guy with an evolved perspective, and he has no problem calling out the many examples of bullshit in hectic modern life, whether it’s overhyped and misdirected golf instruction or the forces of consumerism that disconnect us from our appreciation of the natural and simple pleasures of life….such as his 22.5 year old cat whom he cares for intently. Golf is understandably the backdrop for Christopher’s philosophical observations, but his message applies to any and all peak performance ambitions in daily life. Sign up for his newsletter at ChristopherSmithGolf.com and you’ll see that’s is far more weighted toward life lessons than optimizing your swing plane.   Christopher calls his teaching method, Train2Trust. Accordingly, you will get exposed on this show to topics like: More is not better, working smarter and more intently is better. Whatever you are doing, ask yourself, “are you getting better?” Maybe it’s because you are comfortable with the status quo and fear the unknown. Sports psychologists talk about thinking positive and so forth, but Christopher asserts that thoughts are triggered by emotions, and we must reprogram ourselves from an emotional standpoint to achieve real breakthroughs. He quotes a favorite book, “We are feeling creatures who think, not the other way around.”   The most profound takeaway from Christopher’s approach is that for practice to be effective, you must have what he calls context specificity. Say that three times quickly so you never forget it! This means practice must resemble your competitive circumstances or your learning literally will not transfer over to a competitive environment. The concept of sinking ten short putts in a row on the practice queen is not very relevant to sinking a short putt on 18 to win the big bucks. Yes, you have to hone technique in practice so it becomes automatic (Christopher says you can do this very effectively in front of a mirror at home—don’t even need a club!), but you have to simulate competitive pressure in practice for maximum impact. For example, hitting a drive on the practice tee, walking around the parking lot, returning to hit a 6-iron, then walking over to the practice green and stroking a long putt, then a short putt, as if you were playing an actual hole.   Context specificity is a vastly more profound concept than my aforementioned breezy example. Functional MRI studies reveal that different parts of the brain light up when you are on the practice green versus trying to make a putt under pressure. Maybe this sounds familiar if you practice your presentation in front of a mirror and then feel a little different when you are called to the podium in a packed lecture hall! Furthering this concept, functional MRIs show profound changes in brain chemistry for people who are asked to go from an angry state to list things they are grateful for. If you get a triple bogey on the golf course or something similar in daily life, express some gratitude and you will calm down!   Regarding emotions, Christopher suggests that even anger is okay if it energizes you, but if your emotions weaken you then it’s time to do some hard work rewiring. This is a show of deep content that will really get you thinking, and with more coming in part two!   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show and the follow up part 2 breather show about John Gray will pull all of his life-changing insights—from both our podcast and his new book, Beyond Mars and Venus, together into a focused plan of action for both males and females to rid your love relationship of petty arguing, stress, and dysfunction and take it to the next level. Listen closely with an open mind as males get some in-your-face assignments to “man up” and “shut up” instead of turn into cranky bitchy boys when they experience a negative emotional charge.   That’s right, Dr. John Gray himself, the number-one bestselling relationship author of all time, is telling us to shut up and take some cave time instead of “express your feelings.” Your woman doesn’t wanna hear you bitch and moan. Her deep-seated biological drives want you to calm, cool, and collected and protect her from every danger in the world, including your negative emotions! WOW! Dudes, can you carry this assignment out? Or do you wanna trash your testosterone with negative, argumentative conversations that leave you feeling limp (literally) and drained?   In this show, I cover Dr. Gray’s foundational insights men and women experience stress, love, and success in different ways, through different filters. With hormone balance absolutely essential to a relationship, males have to engage in testosterone-boosting behaviors (“cave time”), females have to engage in estrogen-boosting behaviors (“Venus talks”) and both parties have to strive for close connection, respectful communication, and taking full accountability for their roles in relationship conflict.   If you are a wussy boy or a cranky chick, then this show will offend you and get you complaining about how both Brad Kearns and John Gray should mind their own business. If you have an open mind and open heart and want to improve your relationship, listen carefully and try these tips out! Especially the John Gray classic where he said males forget easily when they just take some time away, and female can settle any contention with a female by just taking matters into the bedroom! And be sure to tune in to Breather Show #2 to put all the insights together.   Life changing takeaways that you MUST listen to and absorb : Be accountable for your actions, otherwise, you are a victim.  We respond drastically different to moderate external stress: males detach (analyze calmly) females get strong emotions (assessing support). Men misinterpret female emotions as needing a solution.   Most couples get stuck in a pattern of she's giving more and he's giving less, then she feels resentful and he gives even less since he’s not appreciated.  Male takeaways:  Male’s main purpose is to make a difference and be appreciated for it.  Male is happiest when his partner is happy. This is a symbol that he has made her happy and respected her needs wishes and desires. He’s happy with his own success but only when it’s made a difference and has a meaning to others.  Males you DON’T need to complain, bitch n' moan to your partner. If you're too sensitive and emotional, needy and demanding, she’ll get turned off. JG says, “She wants your T, man! She wants you to solve problems, protect, keep her safe, understand her—and especially protect her from your own anger! Stop talking if you have a negative emotional charge. Females wanna be heard and understood. Venus talk! Males must NEVER express anger toward partner: expressing anger is damaging to the relationship (exacerbates testosterone/estrogen imbalance). Go into the cave instead. “As long as you have a negative emotional charge, don’t share feelings.”   Males can easily forget when matters are taken into the bedroom (also mentioned in the Mia Moore show). Males lacking cave “T” time: Suppression of male side causes internal heat and overexpression of female emotional side. “Sharing and caring leads to more stress"  Male develops exaggerated needs and sense of entitlement. Venus talk: Males must learn to just listen when females are venting (building estrogen), instead of trying to solve their problems (T).  Listen intently, don’t interrupt,  say “tell me more”. Validate their complaints. NOT about partner. End with positive/gratitude/ End with hug. Time apart after   Female takeaways: Female’s main purpose is to give and receive love from happiness, gratitude, appreciation, respect  The workplace is T dominant, so females must work harder to balance the female side outside of a kick-ass workday. At home, she will take on more and more and get further exhausted, when what she really needs is to be heard and appreciated, as well as take some "me" time. Female’s biggest stress today is too far on her doing side and not enough on her feeling side, due to evolving cultural roles.  Female assignment: Give males their “cave time,” (rebuild T, ball game, video game, tinker with the car, meditate, (Speedgolf). Male will return to the relationship and intimacy with fresh enthusiasm. Don’t chase after him and ask what’s wrong!  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an honor to meet this mega-bestselling author in person in Los Angeles and crank out an interesting podcast! Ashley has been spreading the word about her two very important books for over a decade, speaking and consulting internationally to sports teams, business leaders, and parent and school groups. She also operates a cool non-profit tutoring program for inner city kids in LA. Her books, written with Stanford professor Po Bronson, have rocked our world and make us rethink the most basic notions about parenting and the nature of healthy competition. Interested researchers and readers are transcending dated and harmful cultural values and embraced the new possibilities communicated wonderfully by Ashley and Po.   The first book was called Nurtureshock: New Thinking About Children. The world of Carol Dweck, Stanford professor and author of Mindset, was highlighted. The idea that this effusive praise, obsession with boosting self-esteem, and helicopter parenting to ensure kids don’t suffer or fail was called into question. Kids need healthy struggle and setbacks to grow and develop resilience and determination. They benefit from adopting a “growth mindset,” where the emphasis is on effort and improvement rather than results. The research from Nurtureshock was the inspiration for the next book, Top Dog. If you are interested in competition and peak performance in any area (business, athletics, parenting), this book will provide lasting insights and strategies to be the best you can be, and not succumb to the dangers of a lame, ineffective approach to competition.   Interestingly, Ashley relates that she has been rethinking the emphasis placed on effort and instead prefers to focus on improvement. We all know how misdirected effort may not lead to improvement and can even be unhealthy—such as with an overtrained athlete or the college student who pulls all-nighters and eats Top Ramen in the name of delivering maximum effort. In these examples, excess effort or a narrow focus on effort alone will not lead to success or happiness. Reference my podcast about the Japanese Soccer Team and the Japanese cultural ethic of doryoku, translated as honorable effort. You could infer this means dispensing effort in a focused and productive manner to stimulate improvement.   Ashley garnered attention years ago for stating that the long-standing practice of giving every kid a trophy is a bad idea. After much reflection and controversy, Ashley is more certain than ever that this is a really bad idea! Listen to her go off about the many ways in which our cultural trophy policy cheapens the experience for everyone.   We also get into the groundbreaking article that changed my mindset and approach to parenting on the spot when I first read it in 2007. It’s called the Inverse Power of Praise and I did a blog post about it that I send to anyone who will listen. This article led to the NurtureShock book project. The article calls into question the self-esteem movement that has led to the widespread concerns about helicopter parenting today. Ashley talks about how to set rewards to generate optimum outcomes for competition. A local 5k promoting a healthy community (everyone gets a finisher medal, that’s fine), versus a contest to discover the most distinguished performers. A college application process for an Ivy League admission could be a good example: many competitors, few prizes.   You will love this show and be compelled to grab these books and go in for a deep immersion. Following is some details about Ashley and Po’s work, and accolades, to get you excited about Ashley and Po’s work: Ashley and Po have won nine national awards for reporting. Merryman's been on countless radio and television shows, while email, Facebook, and Twitter are filled with demands to read her essays, such as "Losing is Good for You," "How Not to Talk to Your Kids," and "Creativity Crisis." Among the awards for Top Dog was a "Best Book of the Month" by both Barnes & Noble and Amazon, while Salary.com said it was the #1 book that every entrepreneur must read.     Top Dog is an astonishing blend of science and storytelling that reveals what's really in the heart of a champion. It's about the thrill of victory and the character-building agony of defeat. Testosterone and the neuroscience of mistakes. Why rivals motivate. How home field advantage gets you a raise. What teamwork really requires. It's baseball, Wall Street financial analysts, the SAT, sales contests, and Linux software. How before da Vinci and FedEx were innovators, first, they were great competitors. Olympians, professional athletes, and their coaches are already carrying Top Dog around in gym bags. It's in the briefcases of Wall Street traders and Madison Ave. madmen. Professional risk takers - from Silicon Valley venture capitalists to Vegas gamblers - are racing to master its ideas, while educators and philosophers are debating it the halls of academia.     Merryman and Bronson's previous book, NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children, is also a New York Times bestseller, translated into sixteen languages to date. But beyond that, it has become one of the most influential books about children ever been published. With impeccable storytelling and razor-sharp analysis, Merryman and Bronson demonstrate that many of modern society's strategies for nurturing children are in fact backfiring--because key twists in the science have been overlooked.    Merryman has written for Newsweek, Time, the New York Times, the Washington Post, New York, the Guardian, and many more. A frequent commentator on radio and television, Merryman has appeared on shows such as: Fox & Friends; CNN's AC 360 and CNN Newsroom; The Charlie Rose Show; The Tavis Smiley Show; @KatieCouric; Canada AM; BBC World News; NPR's Tell Me More and On Point; and many others around the world.    Honors for Merryman and Bronson include: the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Journalism; the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Award for Science Journalism; an "Audie" from the Audio Publishers Association; and two Clarion Awards. And their work is considered so substantial that scientists themselves rely on their reporting. Their work has been cited as a research authority in 80 academic journals and 260 books, and it is being used as text in universities around the world. You'll find references to their work in publications by the White House to speeches by politicians around the globe.     Merryman lives in Los Angeles, where she has directed a small all-volunteer tutoring program for inner-city kids for 15 years; in that time, her program has helped over 800 children. For her civic involvement, she received commendations from both the Clinton and Bush Administrations. An attorney, Merryman previously served as a speechwriter in the Clinton Administration. Merryman holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, a J.D. from the Georgetown University's Law Center, and a Certificate in Irish Studies from Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knowledgeable health experts are really making gut dysfunction the heart and center of a variety of real issues that can arise within. The recent discoveries being made is that the impact on our guts is enormous. Tim Noakes says insulin resistance and gut health are the future of medicine. Most of our immune function and half of our serotonin function happens in the gut. When you have a stomach that isn’t performing optimally, the digestion and assimilation of food as it’s passed doesn’t correctly absorb nutrients, and you're left with uncomfortable gas and bloating, and nutrient deficiencies as well. High stress puts a ton of pressure on your digestive system. For example, when performing a triathlete circuit, it’s your stomach that will be the first to suffer the consequences.    Getting off carbs is one of the best ways we can save our stomachs. You burn fewer carbs at rest, AND during a workout (including the warmup and peripheral movement before the meaty, hard stuff) where you definitely do burn carbs (glycolytic). BUT you can make carbs from fatty acid metabolism or have ketones replace your carb needs. You don’t need a bunch of carbs coming from your diet. Excess carbs end up wreaking havoc on your gut.   Tommy points out that if you cut dietary carbs, you can still meet your glucose needs. By making carbs via gluconeogenesis (your fat metabolism makes glycerol split off of fat).Glycogen stores carbs in your muscles and liver. It binds with 3-4 grams of water/gram of carb ingested. That’s why you quickly lose 10 pounds when you dramatically cut carbs out of your diet.   Polarized training is tremendous to metabolic efficiency. Working out at Maximum Aerobic Function (MAF) or at brief intensity works with our genetics and PB laws. We want to stay in a range of completing daily movement and entering a very short cycle of fight or flight overall. Going all the way to the threshold is a punishment not just for our hormones but our poor guts. If you don’t want a leaky gut, polarized training is the way to go.   Tommy counters the boilerplate keto talk that fasting is actually the ultimate health practice and that eating fewer calories equals longevity. I think my calorie increase experience has increased energy AT REST because I’m not overcompensating for exercise while fasting and on keto. This is the best step toward metabolic efficiency.  We also have to consider the emotional stress of adhering to keto. Peter Attia got tired of it after three years after all.   Tommy also believes that athletes that are doing depleting workouts also get autophagy. Personally, I like the intuitive approach where I may be fasting/keto several days and other days may pound out workouts in the morning.   How awesome is it to ‘eat more food till you get fat’? …Yes, you will find ways to increase thermogenesis. It is hard to believe though because the calories in/calories out concepts are so ingrained in us.   Tommy was talking about how we know what to do, but need the psychology part. Why is this so? We have so much temptation in modern life to engage in digital entertainment, exhaust ourselves in work or training. We also have poor mechanics like sleeping habits. We’ve become so far removed from knowing what our bodies really need.   Lack of respect appreciation for the importance of movement - Katy Bowman lazy athlete mentality. If we sit, we store fat, if we move, we burn fat. Don’t be a fitness freak. Nutritionmovement.com - mechanotransduction   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By now you know my affinity for cold water therapy, so it’s no wonder I was able to use my refined primal instincts to track down and land author Scott Carney as a guest for a fascinating discussion surrounding Scott’s book, What Doesn't Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength. The title says a lot, but what’s interesting about Scott’s journey is that he is an investigative journalist who specializes in exposing fraudulent gurus! His book, A Death on Diamond Mountain, uncovers the tragic consequences of an extreme meditation operation. When Scott was assigned to cover the amazing death-defying cold exposure exploits of Wim Hof, the “Iceman,” and his outrageous claims that his breathing exercises can make an ordinary Joe superhuman, he was delighted to head over to Hof’s training camp in Poland for a good old fashioned ass whuppin’ with a keyboard.  At the time, Wim was not the household name (if your household is into peak performance and alternative health) he is today.   Despite a sketchy first impression, Scott immersed himself into the program and experienced extraordinary immediate results.  After a week of devoted breathing and cold exposure training, he hiked to the top of a snowy mountain in Poland in the dead of winter…in his running shorts! Scott reports that he was, “boiling hot the whole time.” Yes, this is crazy stuff, and a few minutes on YouTube searching for Wim Hof will blow your mind. This dude set a Guinness World Record by remaining packed in ice for 1 hour, 45 minutes—plenty long enough to kill an average person.   Scott reports that performing simple breathing exercises can prepare your body to withstand extreme temperatures to the extent that it’s actually pleasurable and invigorating. Listen to my podcast about cold therapy as I detail the physiological benefits as the peripheral psychological benefits of nurturing increased focus and resilience through cold therapy. As Scott relates, “half of your problem is simple fear.” When you can manage that sympathetic (fight or flight) response upon cold exposure and train the parasympathetic (rest and digest) system to dominate, you can apply this technique to manage the assorted stresses of daily life much better. This is of critical importance when we realize the extent to which we abuse the fight or flight response in daily life, and how many autoimmune conditions can be managed via the practice of breath control and cold exposure.   Scott describes the technique of controlled hyperventilation, exhaling and holding your breath for as long as possible and being able to do more pushups than ever before while holding your breath! Yes, it sounds goofy, especially if you are steeped in the medical sciences, but Wim routinely submits himself to laboratory scrutiny, and has astounded researches by virtually shutting down his immune system after being injected with a bacteria!  The book is not just about the Wim Hof method, and Scott offers interesting insights about how legendary waterman Laird Hamilton uses breath exercises to hone his skills and boost his safety factor when surfing big waves. In summary, Scott delivers the important insight that we have absolutely gone soft in modern life, pursuing ever-increasing comfort at the expense of losing our edge that makes us human. “Dying comfortably is a nice goal, but it shouldn’t be the rule to live by the whole way.” Scott is working on a new book furthering theme of reawakening our primal survival attributes, so stay tuned and find him on social media, which neither of us are big fans of. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflammation is the root cause of all disease. It's normal and healthy when you have a good workout or twist your ankle, or even when you get stung by a bee, and your body puts up its defenses to heal – inflammation helps with recovery. Chronic inflammation, however, is the body’s reaction to copious stress that leads to a breakdown over the long term which can affect all different parts of your system over time. What starts as inflammation in your gut can lead to depression, anxiety, lethargy, or weight gain, just as an example.    When Tommy speaks of being careful of liquidating all your assets, he’s referring to the notion that causing absolute burnout to your mind and body will lead to chronic inflammation and a host of other problems over time. As an athlete, I used to be hard into the game in believing in just “listening to my body” and paying attention to my rising levels of cortisol as I was taken hard into fight or flight mode. Push harder your mind and body will figure it out! That’s what instinct is for! The problem is that once your brain is finally listening with cortisol heavily pumping into your system, your training has probably already gone too far, and this leaves your body fighting much harder than it needs to. This had been a puzzle that has repeatedly fooled me - “listening to your body” doesn’t work because what happens when you’re jacked with a wallet full of cash? You go buy a boat and don’t realize the actual cost until the bill arrives a month later. How do you prevent liquidating all your assets? By using instinct PLUS a higher level of reasoning. Be mindful and follow your desire to train with subjective guidelines as Kelly S. points out.   The Stress of modern life also has us prematurely liquidating our assets if we’re the type of person that gets highly stressed out during a traffic jam. Stress inevitably creates an unbalance, and if it isn’t managed correctly, you’re on the road to a case of unwarranted inflammation. There are those that lead a hectic and high stimulating lifestyle but always approach their day in a relaxed, unhurried pace.  This is the way to keep things balanced even in high-stress situations and a behavior we should try to model. It’s up to you to decide how you’ll react. Dis-ease leads to disease.   Modern athletic training consists of six times more training than what the busiest hunter-gatherer conducted. I read a triathlete book/article (Ironwar?) which posed the theory that a modern-day elite Ironman triathlete is working harder than any human in the history of humanity! This increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (inflammation and scarring) and CV disease (James O’keefe Ted Talk). These guys training so hard believe they're getting back to their roots, but they’re far exceeding it, in a harmful way, which makes us question the credibility of the paleo and keto diet premise that promises low carb intake of delivering fasting like benefits.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome author and motivational speaker Amberly Lago to the SoCal podcast studios to tell her amazing and inspiring story. Amberly is the author of True Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy into Triumph. Amberly offers a message of personal potential, acceptance, and living life to the fullest. Unlike the next motivational speaker or peak performance advocate, Amberly comes across as authentic, vulnerable, and overall the real deal. She offers up empowering insights and in the next breath describes how tough it is to use the tools we know we have at our disposal in daily life. Her story is going to blow your mind and give you a fresh perspective about managing whatever challenges you face each day with a little more sensitivity and gratitude.   One day in May of 2010, Amberly was coming home from another great day as a personal trainer and fitness enthusiast (hitting a PR for an 11-mile run that day!) and sustained a terrible motorcycle accident. She was T-boned by an inattentive driver, thrown 30 feet down busy Ventura Boulevard in LA. Her right leg was nearly shattered and the femoral artery was severed. Refusing the option to amputate her leg, Amberlyendured 34 surgeries and a severe complication of contracting the dreaded condition of Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. As Amberly details her story of suffering and recovering, beautiful insights arise from the nuances of the conversation and her speech patterns, so listen carefully! She talks about how her husband’s support carried her through the dark times, and came in different forms—including setting her straight when she was complaining too much. She talks about the “toolbox” she has developed to deal with her chronic pain and other life challenges, which consists of keeping physical, mental, and spiritually fit each day. She realizes that the chronic foot pain she deals with to this day serves as a natural governor for her to keep her Texas-tough competitive intensity in check, and emphasize downtime and stress management techniques.   Amberly talks about the importance of mindfulness—staying focused on the present and redirecting any “coulda, shoulda, woulda” ruminations from the past, or stressing about the future. She talks about how her morning routine gets her into a healthy mindset to tackle her day, especially the practice of expressing gratitude for three things in your life as soon as you wake up. Amberly offers up some memorable quotes, but in her case, it’s not just a pithy quote, it’s how she really lives her life. “Start where we are, use what we have, do what we can.” Can it get any better than that for direction on how to live a happy, healthy life?!   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After getting our gut check at the end of the first show, Tommy keeps the momentum going with some memorable sound bites and takeaway action items for a long, happy, healthy life.  Referencing the gut dysfunction that ended the first show, Tommy explains that the body can find other ways to replenish necessary carbs through internal mechanism and reducing your need by becoming fat and keto-adapted.  We talk about my successful experiment, inspired by Tommy and Chris Kelly in September of 2017, to start consuming additional nutritious calories to fuel athletic performance and speed recovery. In evaluating my comprehensive test results generated by the Nourish, Balance, Thrive program, along with my complaint of crash and burn patterns (feel great, performance magnificent athletic feats, then drag ass for a couple-few days or longer). Yes, Tommy said you can even eat ice cream now and then! I transitioned from a sustained pattern of fasting until noon or later to starting my day with my Brad Kearns super-nutritious green smoothie every morning (check my someday-viral YouTube video of that name). Tommy inspires athletic types to understand that more nutrient-dense food can support peak performance, general health, and longevity. He theorizes that if you under-consume calories while striving for athletic excellence, you may slow down your thyroid and experience a decline in general everyday energy levels and metabolic function. Granted, if you are carrying excess body fat that you want to remove, are trying to recover from metabolic damage from carb dependency and/or yo-yo dieting, or have blood risk factors like high triglycerides, you may have a greater benefit from carbohydrate restriction to achieve rapid fat loss.   We’ve heard in the low carb community how fasting improves autophagy (the natural cellular detoxification process) and that having an efficient metabolism is a longevity booster, but Tommy reminds us that athletes get similar autophagy benefits from endurance exercise depleting cellular energy, and that studies show those with a faster metabolism might live longer. Tommy keeps it pretty simple with the suggestion of eating as much nutritious food as you want without gaining fat.   We also learn how the real culprit for body fat accumulation is consuming fat and carbs in combination. Food manufacturers know this can have addictive allure, and have carefully designed most of our go-to shit products to contain both refined carbohydrates and usually unhealthy processed fats.   The show ends with Tommy offering color commentary on his delightfully simple and memorable five tips for living healthy:   Sleep enough: Make sure you have a quiet, dark environment and avoid excess screen time in the evening.   Move more: Lift. Walk. Sprint. Jump. Climb. How cool that Tommy combines all forms of exercise, training and movement together. It’s not about logging your miles or hitting spin class every day, its about an overall movement strategy.   Reduce stress: Meditate. Do yoga. Nap. Spend time outdoors. We often neglect this stuff on the other side of the balance scale. Tommy reminds us that stress is subjective (read book, The Myth of Stress). Is a traffic jam stressful, or is it just another great opportunity to catch up on podcasts?  Socialize: Put down the iPhone. Have fun with friends and family. Have sex.
Remember, Tommy is deep into the scientific research that validates how this breezy stuff can optimize hormone and immune function. He mentions the dangers of lingering in the “cognitive middle gear” that really trips Brad out because he realizes he is messing up this one big time.   Eat real food. Simple as that, let’s all tone down the hair-splitting and controversy surrounding the nuances of healthy eating. Both vegans and hardcore keto folks have lots of common ground and that’s what we should focus on.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an honor to talk with the #1 bestselling relationship author of all time, Dr. John Gray! John’s 1992 masterpiece, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus: The Classic Guide To Understanding The Opposite Sex, launched an enterprise that is still leading the pack to this day. His 2017 book and the centerpiece of this interview is called, Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills For Today’s Complex World.   Too young to have heard of Mars and Venus? Check this: “Now viewed as a modern classic, this phenomenal book has helped men and women realize how different they can be in their communication styles, their emotional needs, and their modes of behavior; and offers the secrets of communicating without conflicts, allowing couples to give intimacy every chance to grow.”    Over the past 25 years, John has authored numerous sequels and ascended to the highest level of prominence as an author, speaker, therapist, and—most interestingly—scientist delivering cutting-edge insights on how innate gender differences and hormone balances affect relationships.   John’s recent work is a real breakthrough because it breaks down relationship dynamics to the hormonal level. It also identifies ways in which we can achieve an ideal balance of testosterone, estrogen and numerous other hormones and neurotransmitters that help us become the best man or best woman we can be—especially in the midst of rapidly evolving cultural roles that make it difficult to stay in balance.    After binging on the 10-hour audio recording and conducting this interview, I dare say the experience will be life-changing. You’ll have to listen to a future show with Mia Moore to find out what happened with us the day after the interview!    Dr. Gray’s insights cover the stuff underneath the dysfunctional patterns that we get stuck in, the frustration and confusion of not being able to understand or connect with our partners, and the cultural prevalence for unhealthy distraction (Gray observes how males are addicted to porn and video games, and females are taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication in record numbers). One thing is for sure—with John Gray, you are in for a wild ride. This show is incredibly fast-moving and will compel you to read both his first book and current book very carefully if you want to thrive in loving relationships.    At one point, John breaks down in describing the difficulty of losing his longtime spouse, Bonnie, to cancer in 2017. Soon after, he goes on an epic binge of profound insights for how men can rebuild their testosterone and feel valued and appreciated, and how women can reawaken their estrogen-dominant, nurturing selves who love to be heard and receive pleasure. This is a challenge because the free and progressive modern culture has allowed us to awaken all sides of ourselves, whereby in previous generations men played the breadwinner role and females played the caretaker role. From his basic premise, John takes us deep into the bedroom, describing how great sex can wash away lots of relationship conflict, the importance of female orgasm for both men and women, and how to have sex for 10 hours (sneak preview of a future book project!).    John is an animated guy with a profound gift for analyzing relationship dynamics and telling you exactly how you can succeed, maintain passion and spark, become Soulmates instead of the dated concept of “Rolemates”, and escape from the frustrating patterns and repeated failures that seem to be the norm in modern culture. If you are not absolutely inspired and touched by this interview, email me for a full refund. This guy is a classic! Enjoy John Gray, Ph.D., author of Beyond Mars and Venus. Order it right now- it will transform your relationship.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have a powerhouse session with Dr. Tommy Wood of Nourish, Balance, Thrive where a great many topics are covered that can transform your health. This is the first of a two-part show, so fasten your seatbelts for a wild ride covering a wide range of health, fat burning, and longevity topics. Tommy is a medical doctor trained at Oxford and Cambridge, with a Ph.D. in neonatal brain research from University of Oslo. Of British and Icelandic heritage, Tommy has landed in the Seattle area, where he and his wife both do professor-ish stuff at You Dub, or the University of Washington. He is the Chief Scientific Doctor for the comprehensive health and peak performance testing and consultation service called NourishBalanceThrive.com. This is the absolute cutting edge of progressive health for athletes and anyone wanting to achieve peak performance. The NBT program goes beyond traditional medicine to identify hormonal and nutritional deficiencies through extensive blood, urine, stool and saliva testing, expert consultations, and targeted supplementation.  What’s most cool about Tommy is that he is as absolutely ankle-deep into the science of health, metabolism, and longevity as anyone on the planet, but he emphasizes the simple, practical healthy lifestyle practices above all. He did a whole show on the Nourish, Balance, Thrive podcast channel about how owning a dog can significantly boost your health (get outside frequently, engage in spontaneous play). Brucebowen, the regal white boxer seen in the show photo, has received the highest possible honor by the American Kennel Club of being banned from championship dog shows out of respect for fair competition for all lesser breeds.   Tommy talks about how positive social interactions help us manage our level of systemic inflammation—a key predictor of disease and demise when it’s out of control. We then talk about the prominent fight or flight hormone, cortisol. Understanding how to manage the chronic stressors of daily life and optimize cortisol is the secret to recovering from training, staying healthy, and minimizing disease risk. Tommy encapsulates this important concept by explaining that cortisol spikes “liquidate your assets,” quoting from a book he recommends, “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers.”  During my career as a professional triathlete, I was repeatedly fooled by the mechanisms of the fight or flite response that had me feeling great, albeit bathed in stress hormones on an artificial chemical high where I was liquidating my assets. A wallet filled with cash and credit card bills stacking up.   Tommy explains how we respond to stress differently, and how can teach ourselves to better handle traffic jams, work stress, and even training sessions, so the stress impact is minimized. Listen to Joel Jamieson’s podcast about Rebound Training where you can do workouts that nurture the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.    Tommy recaps his talk at Ancestral Health Symposium where he started with the compelling premise that today’s model of fitness and athletic training are wholly modern constructs that have little to do with our ancestral hunter-gatherer activity patterns. Studies from the modern day hunter-gatherer Hadza tribe in Africa show that they move around a lot but are never plunging into destructive chronic patterns like modern athletes. Tommy also talks about how gut dysfunction is very prevalent among hard training fitness enthusiasts, and how becoming fat adapted can help alleviate the stress on your digestive system caused by exercise.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitness and biofeedback apps are all the rage at the moment. They can help engage our workout decisions, workout performance and help track consumption of calories and macronutrients. Sounds good right? While they certainly can have their benefits, this show contemplates how being connected this way to your body’s nutrition and fitness needs actually spreads the gap further between your mind/body connection and produces an overly regimented life dependent on various gadgets. While such devices are lovely pieces of technology, on one hand, they also lead to not correctly exercising your most important muscle – your brain!    I discuss how some of this technology isn’t even viable for the average user because it’s so sophisticated in understanding your heart rate variability; therefore, such tools are rendered nearly useless to the average user.   While apps like the Primal Beat HRV are beneficial for heart rate tracking, this show lets you in on what Mark Sisson thought after using one of the sleep trackers available on the market, and I reveal which gadget, according to The Guardian, is the only tool that actually can improve your health over time. Surprisingly, this device has nothing to do with fitness gains or body fat losses. Any guesses?  There needs to remain an elegant balance between the relationship between you and your high tech versus the connection you grow or maintain with your intuition. Let your mind and body be your guide and keep the apps as a learning tool, not as a tool that directs your entire strategy toward improved health.  Hope you dig the show!  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am joined with Rick Mouw, the owner of Almost Heaven, who provides one-of-a-kind, beautiful quality, and hand-crafted sauna kits to his customers. Proclaimed as the largest manufacturer of do-it-yourself saunas, Rick is all for creating awareness surrounding heat therapy which comes from sauna use specifically. He stresses that a hot tub is more for relaxation purposes while saunas add a hearty dose of wellness into the equation. The structure is also nicely practical and low-maintenance as a bonus. My guest’s outdoor barrel saunas have an elegant barrel design, and you can tell they were made with love. My intention is not to sound like a salesman with this show but to provide you with the new and surprising discoveries that have been made about the insane sauna benefits which many of us weren't aware of previously.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m rapping again like I do on the Primal Endurance podcast! Horrors or cheers? Send your commentary to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. In this episode, I talk about the often forgotten negative aspects of fast-paced modern life: burnout. Regarding my show about maintaining competitive intensity throughout life and how valuable that is, there is a flip side where an overly intense approach can lead to breakdown and burnout. My old friend Johnny G, fitness celebrity who invented indoor group cycling with his Spinning program in 1995 and finisher of the nonstop bicycle Race Across America in 1989, likes to say that, “only things that are natural and easy to maintain are healthy.”  If you enjoyed my show with Dr. Peter Attia, you can reflect on an interesting insight that on the heels of his three-year experiment with strict nutritional ketosis (and 24/7 glucose monitor implanted into his abdomen to generate smartphone app readout.) It’s cool to pursue crazy and extreme goals as I did when I was a professional triathlete, for growth experiences are generated when you push yourself beyond your existing comfort zone and test out the limits of your physical or cognitive abilities. However, you must implement a sensible approach that is aligned with your current age and lifestyle circumstances. Over your lifetime, it’s best to continually recalibrate your goals to keep things fresh and healthy and avoid getting into ruts or burnout situations when your life gets out of balance. People ask me all the time, “do you still do triathlons, just for fun?” No, I’ve been there and done that and   I share an epic quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger that I clipped from a bodybuilding magazine 23 years ago (while working with muscleheads at a bodybuilding supplement company, trying to convince endurance athlete to pound the same powder and recover faster.) Arnold was asked in this magazine interview if he ever yearned for the days when he was back on stage, oiled up, the most muscular man in the world? “No.” was his answer! He elaborated that because he was a healthy man, he is able to grow more easily through the various stages of life. Obviously, in his case, pursuing a succession of daunting goals like becoming a movie star (with a crippling accent that they tried to choke out of him at first), and then to enter politics in a major way when he served as the Governor of California.   I have thought about this quote frequently over the past couple of decades, as I have continually recalibrated my goals as a parent, athlete, and career person to keep things fresh and exciting and healthy. That said, is there a risk of burnout when you plunge deep into peak performance goals while you are trying to manage assorted other responsibilities of daily life, and also counting the decades going by. Indeed there is, and we must be realistic with our goals and daily routines to make sure they support health and longevity, but keep us feeling fresh and energized and competitive in a healthy sense.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I visit the beautiful waterfront of Kirkland, Washington to get some breakthrough insights on athletic training and recovery from Joel Jamieson of 8WeeksOut.com. Months prior to our meeting in summer 2018, my mind was blown by an article Joel wrote on his website called “All Pain, No Gain: Why The High Intensity Training Obsession Has Failed Us All.” In it, Joel reframes our basic notion of recovery from a static activity to something that actually requires energy to achieve. If you envision your weekly energy expenditure in a pie chart, you devote slices to workouts, your career, coaching soccer, whatever, but we must also acknowledge that refreshing brain neurons and restocking muscle glycogen require energy to perform!   The harder your train, the more energy you need to devote to recovery. Unfortunately, athletes usually think in the narrow dimension of training hard and then crashing on the couch to “recover,” or worse, training hard and heading to their high-stress desk job to “recover.” What happens when you disrespect the energy requirement of recovery is you get into what Joel refers to as “recovery debt.” Listen to Joel’s show on the Primal Endurance podcast where he details these concepts.  Joel brings some more mind-blowing insights to this show when he discusses his interesting concept of Rebound Training. Here again, fitness enthusiasts are compelled to reframe our notion of recovery from inactivity to something perhaps more effective—distinct physical exercise that is designed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and tone down the usually predominant sympathetic nervous system activity. Some more interesting food for thought: Unlike primal humans, exercise and food are no longer inextricably linked. This royally screws up our genetically hardwired dopamine reward system. In short, when we are inactive and eat in modern life, we short circuit our motivation to work out.    Joel is a longtime enthusiast of Heart Rate Variability and his new app Morpheus App (find in App store and start using it!) allows you to aggregate assorted training and lifestyle factors, including HRV, to auto-generate a Recovery score. Knowing your state of recovery, you can make more informed training decisions and stay away from the dreaded recovery debt.   Here are some examples of Rebound Training: Extensive breathing, stretching, and mobility exercises to get blood flowing without stressing the body; Doing only the concentric portion of a deadlift, then dropping the weight to prevent muscle soreness. Here you get the nervous system activation without the muscle damage; Doing very short intervals (say 10-12 seconds) and then allowing long recovery period (like 60 seconds) where you make a devoted effort to lower your heart rate quickly (Yes, amazingly, you can get better and better a this skill! Work on it in the gym and then you can use the same tips to control your stress response in the traffic jam or workplace). Joel coaches world champion MMA fighters, but every fitness enthusiast can learn to make recovery an absolute top priority and do it the right way. Since recording this show with Joel, I have altered my approach to recovery workouts to integrate some of the rebound training techniques instead of just sit around and wait for my muscles and body to feel better and then hit it hard again. It freakin’ works man! Get outside and move and you will recover faster.   Joel is a big-time helicopter pilot so you may get a fun outtake where he is talking about the importance of relaxing and going with the flow in whatever you do, including landing a freaking helicopter on a random mountaintop in the Pacific Northwest, which is one of Joel’s hobbies. After the show, Joel was headed out into the beautiful Pacific Northwest sunset for a quick helicopter trip to Vashon Island. Four hours by car, 30 minutes by helicopter. More time to recover!  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s my pleasure to serve as the curator of the museum of healthy living and share some interesting and informative quotes on an assortment of topics, hopping from one to another. First, we cover the most simple and profound dietary advice imaginable from bestselling author Michael Pollan: “Eat food, mostly plants, not too much.” Note his epic follow-up one-liner, which is the importance of avoiding what we call junk food, but what is more literally accurate to describe as “edible foodlike substances.” We cover seven additional details of dietary advice from Pollan. Moving on to one of my favorite ancestral health movement forefathers, Dr. Art DeVany, who says “starve and exercise” to heal damaged cells in the brain and the body. DeVany also asserts that “we are most human when we don’t eat.” Science confirms that we function at highest efficiency when we are in a fasted state, where the natural cellular detoxification process of autophagy is optimized and the process of (desirable) programmed cell death called apoptosis are upregulated.   Next, a quick tidbit from Medium.com relationship columnist Kris Gage, talking about the importance of keeping promises you make to yourself in order to build healthy self-esteem. My favorite blogger Seth Godin weighs in with a classically pithy suggestion to “have the discipline to say no to distractions” and fix up flawed systems and dysfunctional self-talk that is holding us back. I share a message from Ben Greenfield where he discusses insights from Robert Greene’s book, Laws of Human Nature. We can aspire to model Leonardo da Vinci and his motto in life of ostinato rigore (relentless rigor.)   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Dr. Wendy Walsh back for a repeat of her awesome performance on Episode 15 when she talked about her area of expertise, evolutionary psychology applied to modern love. Dr. Wendy brings her “A” game again with an effortless and effusive dispensation of extremely memorable and life-changing insights about relationships, parenting, the future of humanity, and her provocative new podcast called Mating Matters on iHeart Radio.   We pick up where we left off at the last show, with the examination of modern mating dynamics, and Wendy describes the attributes necessary to nurture and sustain a healthy, happy, long-term love relationship. It’s a delicate balance between healthy autonomy and sustaining a strong connection. Wendy asserts that “too much autonomy means no intimacy. Too much union means fusion, and that’s not healthy either.”  We transition into one of her most passionate subjects, parenting. Wendy points out that “parenting” wasn’t even a verb word until recent years! Wendy counters some of today’s boilerplate assumptions about parenting, observing that many parents are doing not enough instead of too much, and that raising your children should be a priority for that small 20-year window of time when you are on duty.   Oh, if you are patting yourself on the back as a hugely devoted parent running around orchestrating a perfect life for your precious superstar kid, you may want to reflect on whether it’s really about the kid, or about your ego—living your dreams through your kid. Instead, Wendy advocates that you should tune into your child, learn who they really are and what makes them tick, and facilitate the pursuit of their goals and dreams. In light of our cultural concerns that today’s kids might become hapless drones of the digital age, Wendy observes that children are extremely smart and adaptable, and they are simply adapting and leveraging the necessary skills to survive in today’s world. And keep in mind that the older generations always think that things are in decline when looking at younger generations  Wendy takes a segue to fawn over her celebrity crush, Elon Musk. You’ll realize why this dude comes to mind when you learn the recording location. Wendy says he’s definitely a genius; alas he might not be dateable material. Wendy is ever sharp, spicy and humorous, but we also get deep at times when she reflects on the future of humanity, on how to come from a position of gratitude in daily life, particularly how it relates to not sweating the small stuff in relationship (Check out Mia Moore show, episode #9 “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff” for more on this critical relationship attribute. Another relationship tip: If you treat your partner like the king or queen they deserve to be treated as, and consider them to be a king or queen in your mind, you will manifest this into reality. Human psychic energy is real, as proven by the work of Dr. Bruce Lipton, author of The Biology of Belief (e.g. walking into a conference room and sensing low energy, and arriving to a party and becoming enveloped in the positive energy.) Consider that your brain knows no difference between what is real and what is imagined, so envision an ideal relationship and true transformation is possible.   We end with Wendy describing what’s in store for the Mating Matters show, enjoy this blurb: Hosted by psychologist and relationship guru, Dr. Wendy Walsh, Mating Matters explores the secret evolutionary motivation for virtually every human behavior. We are here to reproduce and behind everything is a desire to increase our mating opportunity. Season 1 looks at how concealed fertility has created the sexual double standard, why high testosterone men may be lousy husbands, why religions make rules around sex and how dating apps bio-hack your brain.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Speedgolf mentor Christopher Smith is the greatest Speedgolfer ever, a master of this crazy sport such that he has played countless rounds under par in under an hour. He is the Guinness World Record holder for the best Speedgolf score, 65 in 44 minutes in Chicago in 2005. He came thru under pressure of a film crew to shoot this amazing 68 in 53 minutes at the world renowned Bandon Dunes Golf Course.  Christopher writes a thoughtful newsletter at ChristopherSmithGolf.com with commentary that extends far beyond golf instruction into the philosophy of living a healthy, happy life and optimal golf experience. One of his key teaching principles is to “have compassion for your mistakes” out on the golf course. Oh man, during a playing lesson with him one day in Portland, he had to remind me of this idea several times on the occasions of my habitual verbal outbursts after bad shots! Most everything Christopher talks about in the golf context translates well into any other peak performance endeavor in life—pursuing an education, a career, being a parent, or pursuing any healthy eating or exercise goal.   Here is an excerpt from Christopher’s recent email newsletter:   Self-critic alive and well?  I understand, and so does Adam Phillips, English psychoanalytical writer. This self-critical part of ourselves, Phillips points out, is 'strikingly unimaginative' — a relentless complainer whose repertoire of tirades is so redundant as to become, to any objective observer, risible and tragic at the same time:  {Phillips quote}: Were we to meet this figure socially, as it were, this accusatory character, this internal critic, we would think there was something wrong with him. He would just be boring and cruel. We might think that something terrible had happened to him. That he was living in the aftermath, in the fallout of some catastrophe. And we would be right.”  Ouch man!! Could you say this stuff honors the theme of Get Over Yourself kinda sorta? If you can do it on the golf course, you can have a growth experience that translates into the rest of your life. Ditto if the self-critic is flourishing—what you do on the golf course are character-revealing insights that play out in all other areas of life. A great article in golfsouthwest.com quotes Tobias Schreiber, a licensed professional therapist in Augusta, GA: “Golf and business are both competitive arenas,” he says. “Any trait you see in a person repeatedly on the golf course is probably part of their personality and carries over into other aspects of their lives.”  Schreiber identifies a few golf course personality types in the article. See if you can relate to any of these: The Rager: “Rage is an infantile emotion — a primal defense against feelings of weakness,” Schreiber says. “Rageful people are actually age-regressing and acting out frozen emotions. Rage usually masks deeper feelings. Such people are often infuriated at their own sense of vulnerability and inadequacies.” Schreiber echoes another teaching principle of Christopher’s where you want to cultivate an optimal level of arousal and focus depending on your sport. Golf requires careful management of emotions at all times, unlike the more aggressive sports like fighting or endurance racing where you can just floor the gas pedal and excel. Schreiber explains that Ragers tend to do the same things, particularly to subordinates.   The Obsessor: Instead of outbursts, the obsessor internalizes things. Schreiber says, “They are not living in real time. Instead of shaking off a bad shot and moving on, obsessors tend to replay it again and again in their minds, chastising themselves for poor performance in a kind of mental self-flagellation. They focus on the negative. Golfers who ruminate about their play are likely to micromanage in a business environment. They don’t like to delegate because they fear no one can do the job right.”  The Sulker: “Sulkers don’t have a healthy view of themselves in relation to the natural frustrations of life. They tend to feel persecuted by the same minor problems that plague us all,” Mr. Schreiber says. “They exaggerate the importance of small things and focus on the negative. Sulkers really want sympathy and nurturing, but their behavior actually has the opposite effect. It pushes people away. This means they are fixated on the end results rather than enjoying the course, the camaraderie, and the weather. Golf, for them, becomes just another stressor.”  Here are some questions from Christopher as it pertains to your efforts on the golf course, or any other peak performance endeavor really:   1.  Did you do your very best (no - not just try - DO)?  Plan, focus as befits you, and give it your all?  Or, did you go at it half-assedly, 'hoping' the ball and the round were going to mythically cooperate?  2.  Did you trust and follow your gut, your instinct, your intuition - or did you abide by some supposed smarty-pants' rules, regulations & rigamarole?  3.  Why do you play the game in the first place?  Bragging rights are your low index?  Nourish the narcissist?  Or to relish the walk in the countryside (the golf course, people), the camaraderie, or the challenge to self?  If you not golfer please plug these insights into your role as a student or parent or career track. Oh mercy, when I was a college student I stressed about grades the whole time and took accounting courses I was not interested in because of the economic prospects. I lasted in my accounting career for only 11.5 weeks before quitting to pursue my dream as a triathlete. With my kids, both college students, I try hard to emphasize the importance of enjoying the educational journey and not stressing about grades or where one's career is headed before it even starts. For anything to do with parenting in today’s age of the helicopter parent/entitled child, it’s really helpful to ask yourself questions like these and listen to your intuition instead of caving into the measuring and judging forces of the modern world. Enjoy some exposure to the musings of Christopher Smith, with more feature-length podcasts coming soon with the Speedgolf King! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I travel into the beautiful Pacific Northwest summertime to visit a true powerhouse of health knowledge and Internet broadcasting, Mike Mutzel of High Intensity Health. Check out his YouTube Channel and you will experience a stunning library of cutting-edge health content, including interviews with the world’s leading experts in functional medicine, ketogenic eating, athletic performance, and health science. Amazingly, Mike can totally hang stride for stride with his guests that often discuss advanced scientific content—including the popular shows with his chiropractor wife Deanna. Subscribe to the channel and you are getting a college level educt in the health sciences.  Mike does a beautiful job weaving some hard-core science into a user-friendly discussion regardless of your level of health expertise. Mike talks his background pursuing a high-level competitive cycling career in Boulder, CO, then getting an epiphany after a serious accident and concussion that he might be better suited as a health educator than a pro rider! After running up against uninformed doctors in his supplement sales job, he started interviewing experts in keto and other progressive health topics, acquiring an impressive content library that progressed to his amazing YouTube channel today. Yes, Mike travels the globe on our behalf capturing exceptionally high-quality video footage of his expert guests. He has plunged so deep into this that he even has a training course teaching you how to produce quality videos!  Mike clears up the major misconceptions about keto, especially the mistaken notion that keto is about stuffing your face with fat. Instead, we learn how keto is intended to mimic the health and metabolic benefits of fasting, how ketones are both a superior fuel source and a high potency genetic signaling molecule with profound anti-inflammatory benefits. We get a basic introduction to the world of functional medicine, where the emphasis is not on disease prevention or treatment per western medicine, but on promoting peak function in a holistic manner. This entails looking upstream at the causes of dysfunction instead of treating the symptoms. For example, a 50-ish male with low testosterone can commence a hormone replacement regimen, but if deficiencies and adverse lifestyle practices are present, Mike speculates that you are likely converting testosterone into estrogen. Supplement with more T and you will make more estrogen and get “man boobs.”  Mike ends with a surprising emphasis on the practice of mouth taping to facilitate optimal evening sleep by breathing through your nose. Breathing through your mouth while you sleep is no bueno, as the tongue can often obstruct your airway and limit oxygen supply to the brain. Nose breathing, both at night and during the daytime, stimulates parasympathetic activity (the “rest and digest” component of the autonomic nervous system) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I go off on interesting tangents en route to asking you some important life questions out of Tim Ferriss’s personal journal, as communicated by an excellent article on forbes.com by Benjamin Hardy. Ferriss is going great things with his podcasts, helping us with personal improvement and self-reflection, and landing A-list celebrities that serve to advance the podcast medium in general. For example, Ferriss recently had LeBron James and his trainer on the show, and that started a tangent about how lame it is that LeBron still thinks an egg white omelet is a winner’s meal. Yes, the King and his trainer concur that this is a winning move. Weird because a couple of summers ago there was a big to-do about LeBron going keto to drop some body fat. I guess he’s back to the golden land of egg whites. He also mentioned stretching as the key to his longevity and injury prevention, which I also call into question as outdated.   After torching LeBron a bit and discussing how egg yolks are super nutritious, I mention how the Framingham Study and much more emerging science has refuted the decades-long egg yolk/cholesterol scare, and how the true risks for heart disease—oxidation and inflammation are caused by high carbohydrate, high insulin eating patterns, chronic exercise, insufficient sleep, and general overly stressful lifestyle patterns. Then I get to the centerpiece of this show, Hardy’s article about Ferriss’s journaling exercises. The article describes how Ferriss’s recent early midlife crisis/reflection time led him to journal important questions for all of us to ask ourselves about the direction and purpose of our lives. Along the way, I give another plug for my daily morning cold plunge, explaining how making this ritual a habit helps build focus and resilience in other areas of life (hopefully including disciplined use of technology!). This show may inspire you to start journaling to sort things out and empty your brain of clutter. Please play along and ask yourself the questions that Ferriss did.     Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toréa Rodriguez is a certified Functional Diagnostic Medicine practitioner in the Santa Cruz, CA area who is a big-time dark chocolate connoisseur. I booked her on the show to learn all about the details of dark chocolate, but we go much deeper into important health matters first. Toréa relates her story of illness, healing and transformation—an interesting journey of going from hard working Silicon Valley scientist to commercial airline pilot to a basketcase who trashed her thyroid, was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, and was left unable to work. Faced with a doctor’s recommendation to radiate her dysfunctional thyroid, Toréa instead went looking for alternative healing strategies and discovered that she actually had an autoimmune disease! Such a common story as we know from Elle Russ’s book, Paleo Thyroid Solution, and her many shows about thyroid with Dr. Gary Forsman and others.   Toréa talks about how she healed with Dr. Chris Kresser’s help (ditching grains, healing co-infections in the gut, and rebalancing thyroid and adrenal function). Duly inspired, shetransitioned out of flying and into a practitioner role helping others with FDN and also Transformational Coaching Method. Toréa talks about how she had to adjust her mindset from a Type-A overworker/overexerciser, and implement cool strategies like taking a “personal offsite” day once per quarter devoted to unplugging and reflection.    Regarding cravings that potentially throw you off track, Toréa reminds us that we are always seeking: “love, safety, and belonging,” and that cravings and binges could be related to filling an emotional void. We learn about her Detox program, where we want to prioritize cleaning up our cosmetics and body care products and our drinking water.   With those important matters out of the way, we finish up with a discourse on the health benefits of dark chocolate, and how to choose the healthiest, purest bars. Toréa details the importance of the “bean to bar” and “fair trade” designation on your dark chocolate bars. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd is the founder of the truly revolutionary company called Dry Farm Wines. I intended to talk with Todd about the absolutely mind-blowing transformational workplace culture and healthy, balanced family atmosphere that he has created at Dry Farm Wines, but instead went deep, deep into the world of clean wine and the marketing hype and junk food nature of mainstream wine offerings. Todd will be back on the show to blow your mind and detail arguably the most progressive workplace environment in the world. Based in the Napa Valley, Dry Farm Wines source and distribute the world’s cleanest, most naturally produced wines—free from chemical additives, from entirely non-irrigated vineyards, and 100% naturally sugar free. Each wine in the Dry Farm catalog has been extensively tested to qualify under stringent standards. Todd only started this company in late 2015 and it has grown like crazy by appealing to the ancestral health community who have a deep concern for the quality of food and beverages they ingest.  You will be alternatively disgusted by the crap found in a regular old wine bottle (evading routine labeling requirements by aggressive government lobbying) and inspired by the amazing traditions of dry farming that go back for centuries in Europe.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driving from upstate New York to New York City after the World Speedgolf Championships, Mía Moore notices an Apple news story about the world’s oldest barber - OMG his town of Newburgh, NY is en route! And I also need a haircut. So, we exit the turnpike or whatever you east coast people call a “freeway” and drop into a nondescript strip mall, enter a Fantastic Cuts shop, and there he is: Anthony Mancinelli - Guinness World Record holding oldest living barber - age 107. He’s been cutting hair since he was 11 years old, for 96 years and counting. Mr. Mancinelli is as sharp as a tack and we had a great conversation during my excellent cut, where he was on his feet for 25 minutes concentrating hard. When asked his secret to his longevity, he said confidently that, “there are no secrets.” A widower for the past 14 years, he lives alone, makes his own food, does his own chores, drives to work, and puts in 40 hours a week of hard work on his feet most of the time. He reports no aches or pains, takes no prescriptions, and only visits the doctor (“what for?,” he exclaims) when his loved ones force him to. Mancinelli discounts any genetic advantage, noting how he lost six brothers and sisters in their 70s-80s. His father lived to “only” 80, mother 70. Which are actually quite impressive when you consider how long ago that was. He says that the Lord must be watching over him as explanation for why he is still going strong.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I stay true to his mission on the Get Over Yourself podcast and record the stuff that happens after the stop button is usually pushed on a formal show. Sure enough, Gitta and I kept rolling after wrapping up our previously published show. After a few minutes, sensing the momentum, I reflexively pushed the record button again and away we went. I explain how at the end of the first show, I experienced an epiphany about why I was alternatively a painfully shy teenager in normal social settings, but a brazen class clown inside the confines of the classroom. I could pop off with abandon, perhaps emboldened by the notion that the teacher would eventually reign me in. However, I could never close any deals outside of the classroom, which required being more authentic and vulnerable than I was capable of at that age. Gitta delivers some winning tips about how to overcome adolescent shyness; alas, 35 years too late for me, but whatever. The discussion flows with a shout out to film and television star Robin Wright (whom I reparteé’d with at high school high jump practices), my epic quip in 8th grade sex education class that launched my career as class clown, and how I decided to transform my personality with a snap of the fingers upon leaving for college. Parenting is the next topic tackled head on, particularly the disturbing trend of helicopter parenting and over pressurized childhoods. Compare and contrast with Gitta’s German and Swedish cultural influences, where kids are less sheltered, less pressured, and given more responsibility and accountability (you won’t believe what Gitta allowed her kid to do in the kitchen when he was 18 months old!) Gitta explains how she attempts to reconcile personal and cultural values with the guilt and pressure elicited by prevailing parenting and cultural values in the affluent Marin County scene (former hood of Robin Wright, yo.) I mention the fabulous New York Times article that instantly transformed my attitude about parenting, and that he thinks about every single day since: How Not To Talk To Your Kids—The Inverse Power of Praise. This piece, which we will discuss further in future shows, honored the revolutionary work of Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, promoter of the growth mindset over the fixed mindset. With your kids, praise the effort, not the character attributes. The provocative suggestion is offered that you might never want to tell your child, “I’m proud of you.” OMG, horrors! Instead, consider reframing to say, “You should be proud of yourself,” so the kid can own their own accomplishments instead of become a show pony for parent amusement and cocktail party fodder. Gitta speculates that we have most influence over our children when they are ages 0-6. After that, we have much less than we might think. Plug into this unplugged show and see what you think!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gitta is an expert on dynamic expression, the integration of various modalities to improve your communication skills, including integrated physical therapy, yoga, dance, neurolinguistic programming (NLP), Somatic Movement and Laban Movement Analysis. Gitta will discuss her PACE approach to improving not just your public speaking, but your overall communication skills in any setting. Yeah, including dating, job interviews, managing others, or being a partner or a parent. PACE stands for Presence, Authenticity, Confidence, and Expression. We’ll also talk about introverts and extroverts, and common misconceptions around these characteristics. Learning more about somatic movement, the blending of mind and body communication, and how Gitta’s term “body communication” is more useful than the more common term, body language.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rossi is a motivational speaker, retreat leader, and personal, business, and achievement coach. I spoke at one of Dave’s leadership retreats and saw something special in his message and the passion and intensity with which he delivered it, so I caught up with Dave at the swanky panky Courtside Athletic Club in San Jose, CA. Dave brings his A-game to the podcast with some fabulous insights on leadership, peak performance and overcoming fear and anxiety. “Fear is like a giant App on your phone, running in the background and using up battery life.” Don’t live like this any longer! Dave will help you address and process your issues, reprogram self-limiting beliefs, and understand that stress, pressure, fear, anxiety and the like are choices that you have the power to change. Even though the recording session got busted up a few times at the noisy health club, Dave kept bringing the heat and delivering valuable insights. Take some notes, take this stuff to heart, and execute the objectives. Learn more about Dave and his amazing journey of personal transformation that led him to this calling at DaveRossiGlobal.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Start HIRTing instead of HIITing - this show will transform your approach to training. Let’s call this a long Breather show to honor the message that you should take longer breathers during your high intensity training sessions. This show is appropriate for all fitness enthusiasts, because we have widespread training protocols that are fatiguing and destructive at the cellular level. Thanks to Craig Marker at StrongFirst.com for the inspiration and detailed quotable material that formed the foundation of this show.  It’s time to evolve from the dated and misappropriated HIIT training (High Intensity Interval Training) concept to HIRT (High Intensity Repeat Training.) Essentially, you want to focus on shorter sprints that will stimulate maximum fitness benefits before generating too much cellular damage and ammonia toxicity that can compromise your fat reduction goals. You also want to allow  I talk about a recent breakthrough in my fitness performance and recovery where I do fewer sprints, rest longer between efforts, and have better results. I also tone down my ambitious high intensity workouts that last too long and overstimulate stress hormones in favor of what Dr. Phil Maffetone calls “slow weights.” Here, I do spontaneous efforts of only a single set of a single exercise. For example, I invested in a hexagonal deadlift bar, which sits in my backyard and gets some action several times a day to the tune of 6 reps and I drop the bar and go about my business. I also have StretchCordz hanging from a pullup bar in my recording studio, which I will hit a couple/few times per day for single set efforts. If you add this up over a year’s time, I will obtain fabulous strength benefits but avoid the overstress consequnces of heavy duty workouts as I exist here in the 50+ age group.  The conversation gets a little sciency, as I wanted to attempt to explain the cellular damage that occurs when you try to sprint for longer than 10 seconds. This stuff was detailed beautifully in Craig Marker’s HIIT vs HIRT article. Another insight from Marker is that, "Your feelings don’t matter! That is, your subjective feeling of the effectiveness of a workout is not as important as what science tells us is important to building an impressive base of endurance and changing your body composition.” Marker explains that people love to do exhausting HIIT workouts, end lying in a pool of sweat on the floor and bathe in the cocktail of endorphin hormones that deliver that drug-line painkilling sensation. The problem is we tend to eat more food and become lazier throughout the day as a consequence of our high stress workouts. Please enjoy this show and don’t learn the hard way like I did that you should not feel sore and tired after hard workouts over and over for years and years. Go harder, go shorter, rest longer, and forget the grueling ethos that many group workouts promote. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin is the retired CEO of Interwoven, Inc. and all around peak performer striving to balance his natural competitive intensity with an evolved perspective. At Interwoven, Martin presided over a classic dotcom startup sensation, taking the web content management software company from the basement to a successful public offering at breakneck speed, riding the wave to a $6 billion valuation at one point, and then having to abruptly shift gears to weather the economic collapse and keep the entity thriving. Interwoven was later acquired by a larger enterprise and technically still exists today—probably a one in 100 success story in the world of high flying software startups. Martin is an understated guy quick to bestow credit to others. He avoids the spotlight and the silly excess consumption seen with many of his ilk. Only with coaxing from me did he dispense some of his fabulous leadership and peak performance insights that can help you understand how he got to the top of the most competitive economic environment on the planet by being kind, generous, open-minded, and leading a healthy, fit, and balanced lifestyle. You’ll hear how Martin worked his way through college, reached for and thrived in jobs that were above his qualifications, and managed the disparate challenges of growing Interwoven at record pace and then quickly having to tighten the reins and get lean ‘n mean. While Martin followed the classic script of striking Silicon Valley gold and retiring to the top of the hill before reaching 50, the story takes some surprising twists and turns toward the end. As he (literally) sailed off into the sunset, Martin relates how his competitive drive got the better of him and led to disillusionment in the face of a great competitive victory. He was compelled to slow down, get off his boat, get over himself, and reflect more carefully on what it means to win in whatever game of life you are playing. Martin may suggest that he is “old news” in the age of Facebook and Google tech hotshots, but his valuable insights may get you to think differently about your role as a leader, your career aspirations, and constantly assessing and reassessing your priorities. There are so many cool tidbits in this show, including how Lance Armstrong himself (at the height of his fame in pre-scandal Tour de France legend mode), was “intimidated” when he first met Martin, how Martin likes to hire people with an “owner, not renter” mentality, the mandatory best practices and stratification for email, telephone/voicemail, and in-person communications in the workplace, how young aspirants might best put some time in with bigger operations and avoid startup fever, how we best pace ourselves instead of romanticizing workaholism. “Be suspicious of heroism,” Martin says. Enjoy this show and pull down some memorable insights to be the best you can be in all of your competitive pursuits.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to part two breather show; Long Cuts to a Longer Life. Getting your diet and exercise routine dialed is certainly an essential entry point to leading a long, healthy, happy life. But it’s only a portion of the big picture. Sleep is arguably more important than any other lifestyle practice, because if its compromised than other bets are off. In hectic, high-tech modern life, our stress management skills are in higher demand than any other time in the history of humanity. Finally, relationships are what make the world go round, but we often neglect them in favor of tangible objectives like filling our plate with healthy food, filling our logbook with impressive workouts, and filling our bank account with money. With sleep, the biggest objective is to minimize artificial light and digital stimulation after dark. This interferes with your circadian rhythm where you are programmed to slow down, wind down, release melatonin and get sleepy in the hours after dark. It’s also important to create a quiet, cool, clutter free, dark sleeping environment. With stress management, our main objective today is to manage our use of technology so it doesn’t overwhelm our lives. Give your off button a good workout every single day, your health depends on it. Suffering from FOMO—Fear Of Missing Out? Don’t worry, you’re not that important (unless you’re my sister delivering babies at night, then you can leave your phone on. Otherwise, power down!)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Greenfield is gonna rock your world. No one, and I mean no one, is out as far on the cutting edge as this guy! Ben’s deep deep immersion into bio-hacking, peak performance, and health optimization is enough to make your head spin. At times, he may seem over the top to the average citizen trying to cover the basic health objectives and then get enough sleep, but those who follow Greenfield quickly come to understand that the trail he is blazing is for not just our education, but also amusement and inspiration. He is like the George Plimpton of bio-hacking, submitting his body to science for our edification. Get a load of his bio to get you in the proper frame of mind for the show: “Ben is a biohacker, human body and brain performance coach, ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, professional Spartan athlete, anti-aging consultant, speaker and author of the New York Times Bestseller, Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life. Ben is an extremely knowledgeable and serious scholar of health science, but I really love his lighthearted side where he makes goofball selfie videos and gives his followers unfiltered access to the way he and his family life daily life. He touts so many cutting edge products and strategies you are going to want to pick and choose stuff to try out, but if nothing else, Ben will get you thinking and reflecting about how close to your personal A game you are getting each day—especially because today, we are leading lives of unprecedented ease, luxury, and convenience. Of course, there are all kinds of disastrous consequences to leading our soft modern lives, and sometimes we forget about simple, fun changes you can make to optimize your daily routine. Take some notes about the amazingly adventurous and productive typical day of Ben’s, and you will get pumped up to tackle new challenges. Enjoy some more background about Ben, and check out his blog and podcast at BenGreenfieldFitness.com. He has recently started a grand endeavor called GetKion.com that features his custom designed nutritional and health products. In 2008, Ben was voted as NSCA’s Personal Trainer of the year, in 2013 and 2014 was named by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness, and Ben's articles, podcast and videos reach over a million unique views each month. Ben resides in Spokane, WA with his wife and twin boys. With nearly two decades of experience working as a strength and conditioning coach, exercise physiologist and biomechanist, Ben is also the man responsible for maximizing performance, recovery, fat loss, digestion, brain, sleep and hormone optimization for CEO’s, ultra-endurance competitors, and a wide variety of professional athletes, including poker champions, tennis players, motocross competitors, the NFL, the NHL, the UFC and beyond. Using his vast knowledge of science and research, in-the-trenches experience, and unique set of cutting-edge brain and body biohacking techniques, Ben cuts through the clutter, confusion and snake oil and instead delivers total human optimization in the fastest, cleanest and safest way possible. Let’s roll!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you tired of hearing the terms “hacks” and “shortcuts” when it comes to healthy living? So am I! Leading a healthy, balanced life is inherently enjoyable. Sometimes the best things in life take extra time. For example, preparing a fresh, home cooked meal. These Longcuts are related to diet and exercise. These tips are simple, common sense and easy to implement into daily life. Eat only clean, colorful, nutritious foods. Ditch toxic modern foods like sugars, grains and refined vegetable oils. Make mealtimes calm, relaxed, and unhurried. Eat in a maximum window of 12 hours (e.g. 8am to 8pm). Strive to ditch carb dependency and trend toward becoming fat- and keto-adapted. With exercise, it seems like increasing general everyday movement is becoming the number one priority, arguably more important that actual workouts! Honor the Primal Blueprint philosophy of moving frequently at a slow pace, lifting heavy things, and sprinting once in a while. Brief, intense workouts optimize hormones and stimulate fitness improvement. It’s critical to avoid anything resembling a chronic exercise pattern. This is a huge and common mistake for everyone from elite athletes and novices. Also realize that the harder you train, the harder you have to recover. Stay tuned for an important Part 2 of Longcuts, relating to sleep, stress management and relationships.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly is one of the great thought leaders on the planet earth. In person, he is the funniest and most dynamic presenter you will ever see. When he wowed guests at our PrimalCon retreats, he had people alternatively in stitches and absolutely captivated by his breakthrough approach to mobility, flexibility, and correct human functional movement for all activities. Kelly, aka K-Starr, is a physical therapist, former elite level whitewater kayak athlete, proprietor of San Francisco CrossFit, creator of the popular MobilityWOD.com website, and author of Becoming a Supple Leopard—perhaps the most comprehensive volume on mobility, flexibility, functionality, healing and prevention for athletic folks ever in the history of the world. Visit MobilityWOD.com to get a free 10-day dose of Kelly and his highly engaging, informal, and humorous style with which he conveys his unique and effective approach.   Via his books and MobilityWOD videos, you can get everything you need to heal lifelong injuries and dysfunction quickly, and improve your performance dramatically by optimizing technique and minimizing injury risk. Kelly has basically created an entire new language and colorful vocabulary relating to warm up, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and improving fitness technique and general function. Terminology like “flossing,” “bashing,” “tacking,” and “mobilizing” relate to creative use of implements like foam rollers, golf balls, long rubber “voodoo floss” straps, and (his favorite) lacrosse balls in an aggressive and focused manner to increase blood flow, improve range of motion, and facilitate healing in muscles and connective tissue. Once your mobility improves, you then have a fighting chance at exhibiting correct functional movement during exercise and daily life (e.g., running with a balanced center of gravity over your feet and an efficient dorsiflexion of the foot on each stride), such that you won’t be doomed to a lifetime of repeating injuries, both acute and overuse.  While Kelly was classically trained as a doctor of physical therapy, but this stuff is leaps and bounds beyond anything you’ve seen before. If you standing at the cutting edge of fitness and performance, you will bump into Kelly for sure. I relate on the podcast intro the single sentence he uttered to me on a phone call that helped me cure my long-starting and treatment resistance case of tennis elbow (tennis elbow caused by excessive golf!).   If you search your podcast app for Kelly Starrett, you will get an abundance of content options for Kelly going off on his area of expertise. Tune into one of the shows and get a megadose of awesome. What’s great about our conversation is I wound this man up in the back room of SF Crossfit and he went off on a beautiful theme of simplicity and simple strategy to live a healthy, balanced life. We get so wrapped up in the details and sophistication of modern health practices that we forget how tech addiction and unconscious lazy habits can trash the best laid plans and the most motivated Type A peak performers.   Kelly’s show will trip you out and will inspire you to relax, slow down, take a baby step in the right direction each day, and make some simple changes to daily habits that will make success and compliance easier and easier.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After my interview with LA Chargers defensive end and all-around thoughtful guy Isaac Rochell, we keep talking about how college and pro sports can improve the way they conduct business and treat athletes. I propose numerous innovations I would make as a professional team owner, such as giving each player a free driver, chef, bodyguard and massage therapist. After all, these guys are each multimillion-dollar economic entities individually, so they should be cared for as such by the team. On the flip side, Isaac explains the importance of athletes investing in their own health and well being—not just to sustain a productive career for as long as possible, but also to support long-term health after retirement.   Isaac then hangs up the phone to go make a healthy meal and do some yoga, and I go off further on the topic of fixing pro sports. First (sorry Isaac), we probably should phase out tackle football and replace it with soccer. Football is a magnificent athletic spectacle, and a tremendous growth experience for players working hard to contribute to a team effort. I also think the players are pushed too hard to play too many games. This is driven by money and disregarding player health and longevity. Recall a few years back how coach Greg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs stood up to the ridiculousness of the NBA schedule by benching star players who weren’t injured. This is against the rules, drew a big fine to the Spurs, and the coach said “whatever” because he wants to win in the playoffs.   You’ll be shocked at the crazy reason why NBA teams fly their private jets all night, trashing the players’ sleep cycles. And the disparate types of NBA athletes—some incredibly committed to training/recovery/healthy living (aka Kobe Bryant and LeBron James), some pretty much there, and some pretty much just coasting along on talent and blowing lots of Benjamin’s leading the high life. Are you one of those people who think athletes are paid too much? Think again, as we learn some free market realities from economics 101. I share the top-secret sage advice that I dispensed to Lance Armstrong that was brilliant at the time, but came back to bite him in the bust and cost big legal fees years later.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles Charger defensive end Isaac Rochell is a second year player out of Notre Dame. He has an incredibly empowering and evolved mindset for such a young athlete; unlike many in the athletic scene, he seems to have gotten over himself! Isaac describes how he transformed his body and his mindset by diving into the ketogenic diet in preparation for the NFL draft. In five months, he went from 23% body fat to 16%, and was selected in the third round of the NFL draft by the LA Chargers. Isaac talks about his development as a young athlete and how he ended up at Notre Dame (“my mom made me visit, and I fell in love with the place, especially the tradition”), his emphasis on getting a degree (I wasn’t going all the way to cold South Bend and not finish with a degree…NCAA athletes in revenue sports may be exploited, but the athletes have to understand that they need to exploit that opportunity for a free education!”).   After surviving the dreaded 53-man cut at training camp, Isaac details the first true adversity he experienced as an athlete—being relegated to the practice squad early in the season. While many young athletes coming from the stardom of high school and college might make complaints and excuses, Isaac explains that, “I was definitely frustrated, but you have to self-evaluate in these situations.” This empowering mindset and work ethic were Isaac’s most lauded attributes by the NFL scouts. Asked how he made it all the way to the highest level of sport, Isaac relates: “Step one is just showing up, and then working hard when you get there.” Simple as that!  Isaac also talks about how the focus and discipline he applied to his ketogenic diet and physique transformation delivered benefits in many other areas of his life. In particular, it gave him a sense of control in a world where team sport professional athletes don’t have much control over their days or their destinies. Today his prominent dietary goal is to reduce inflammation, and he follows a plant-based, nutrient-dense diet that avoids sugar and dairy and emphasizes plants as well as fish and eggs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I cover tips and research from various sources, including an excellent show with neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker of UC Berkeley on the Joe Rogan podcast. Walker hits us hard with some amazing stats about increased dysfunction and accident risk when you skimp on sleep. The function of over 700 genes are distorted when you skimp on sleep to the tune of six hours a night for a week. Walker says we all need 7-8 hours, countering a common assertion that a certain select few of us can function well as short sleepers. Walker also mentions how you can kiss your fat loss goals goodbye if your sleep is less than optimum. In short, you stimulate appetite hormones and mess up fat metabolism when you blast your eyeballs with artificial light and digital stimulation after dark.   I mention a Scientific American article from Dr. Tafti about sleeping more efficiently. One sign is that you have more intense dreams. Dang! That never happens to me! I talk about a recent show on Dr. Peter Attia awesome podcast, The Drive. He mentions a study from Eve Van Counter talking about how easy it is to become measurably insulin resistant due to sleep deprivation. I discuss a great article in Paleo Magazine that describes how sleep benefits to the brain (literally detoxing waste products from brain cells), and also provides a ton of practical tips to improve your sleep habits. Among then, getting direct sun exposure in the morning, having dark, quiet, calm evening ritual, keeping a simple, Spartan bedroom used for only two activities—definitely no screens! Finally, I talk about some of my favorite tips, like switching to vintage light bulbs with orange hue instead of the traditional white bulbs that blast you with the blue light spectrum that can harm your hormonal function in the evenings. Ditto for orange lenses, candlelight, salt lamps, and general using minimal light in the evenings. Enjoy the show and get motivated to bring your A game to the challenge of sleep! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I visit with my old friend Dave Kobrine (whom I have known for a long time, too!) to discuss his remarkable athletic journey, lifelong commitment to fitness, the amazing athletic exploits of the Kobrine family, and how to nurture two kids to become national-caliber high school athletes in two sports and NCAA Division I scholarship volleyball players for UCLA (hint: don’t do much, let them explore their passions naturally.)   Dave is an understated guy and you won’t pull much down if you Google him, but his morning routine will inspire the most hardcore peak performer. Up at 6 AM and into some gentle basic movements and calisthenics. Then it’s time for a 24-ounce water with lemon and salt. Then into the chest freezer cold plunge for a 3-4 minutes at 36-40F, then preparing a nutritious smoothie for consumption later that day (Dave usually fasts till noon or beyond. He was sharp for this late afternoon show despite not eating all day!) Then it’s off on a gentle aerobic run of two miles, mainly for the “sun and air”. Then it’s off to the gym for a 20-minute sauna and cold shower. At this point, he feels fantastically ready for a busy day at the office, where he runs an actuarial consulting firm with his hard working brothers. That’s just his morning “habit.” His actual workouts, like evening strength sessions in the gym (heavy lifting and mobility stuff), along with endurance runs and faster runs are thrown into the mix as well.   Many Kobrine’s get a cameo, including my high school teammate Dr. Steven, who does running vacations of 100 miles in a week (including a double Grand Canyon crossing where he fried his beloved Apple AirPods with excessive sweating); mysterious brother Rob as the “maybe the family’s best all-around athlete;” father Ron who ran 30 consecutive Boston marathons, many under 3 hours despite starting the streak in his 40s and carrying on into his 70s (read more in the last chapter of Primal Endurance); brother Eric who is carrying the Boston torch with 23 consecutive finishes and counting; and sister Joni the queen of hot yoga.   Modesty aside, know this about Dave: At Los Angeles Taft High School, his team was runner-up in the LA city championships, played in front of 10,000 fans at UCLA Pauley Pavilion. In the quarterfinal qualification game for the big dance, his favored Taft team was down big with time running out. On his home court, Dave went on an epic binge, scoring 7 points in 10 seconds (bucket; steal off the dribble for dunk; steal inbounds for a basket and free throw). He blew the roof off that high school gym! I remember it as one of the greatest athletic spectacles I’ve ever seen in person, next to Seb Coe winning the Olympic 1500 meters in 1984 LA Games, and the LA Kings Miracle on Manchester in 1982.   As a UCLA sophomore, Dave bravely knocked on coach Larry Brown’s door and informed him he was ready for varsity basketball after a stellar season on the UCLA JV team. From there, this decent high school guard of 6’2” found himself on the practice court daily with the number-one ranked team in the nation, including seven future NBA players. Dave remembers, “I was the 13th man on a 12-man team…” But still! After a season with the Bruins and some cameo appearances on the hallowed Pauley Pavillion court where he watched the Bruin dynasty throughout his childhood, he realized that his basketball career had reached a pinnacle. After watching the epic 1982 Hawaii Ironman broadcast with the crawling Julie Moss crawling across the finish line, Dave whimsically decided to redirect his athletic focus and enter the race despite zero experience. Sure enough, he completed the 1983 Hawaii Ironman World Championships as a college junior.   Dave talks about pursuing a variety of competitive goals throughout life, how his high school basketball teammates have maintained strong lifelong bonds, getting together frequently over the years for fun and games, and his relaxed approach to guiding his boys Sam (UCLA ’20) and Kevin (UCLA ’22) through the highest levels of elite youth basketball and volleyball. “I wish I’d made them read more, that’s about it,” Dave reflects. In the age of helicopter parents and overly competitive and overly accelerated youth sports, it’s refreshing to realize how little parents have to do with a kid’s success, besides being positive and encouraging at all times.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I  start  talking  about the  life changing  insights from the  great Deepak Chopra,  and end up going off  on numerous tangents, crossing  over the Breather show barrier and  into a full length show. I mentions  the benefits of maintaining passionate competitive  goals throughout life. Of course there are periods  in life where you are totally consumed with athletics,  your heavy metal band, or building your business. These are  healthy phases to strive for your absolute potential, but when  life moves into other phases it’s essential to adjust your goals  based upon your life circumstances and your advancing age. I mention  how today, on the other side of the big 5-0, I want my athletic goals  to promote health and longevity, rather than compromise them as my professional  triathlon career most certainly did. I  cover  highlights  from a wonderful  podcast with Dr. Chopra  on the MindBodyGreen channel.  Chopra, the most peaceful of humans, manages to get in some choice digs about  the current US President. Deepak observes that  we are living in “collective insanity,” best characterized  by the fact that a “dysfunctional narcissist” is able to win  the Presidential election. Deepak speculates we are in an age of  excessive violence at all levels: from global conflicts to emotional  violence in interpersonal relationships. It’s interesting to think of violence  in this perspective, since we usually associate violence with the narrow definition  of physical violence (guns, war, police brutality, etc.) Deepak says humanity is on a  time clock to extinction if we continue at our current pace of dysfunction. However, he  sees potential if the “collective consciousness” progresses as we see signs of today (especially people who are listening to cool podcasts, you know?). Deepak mentions how he starts every day by reaffirming his “4 Daily Intentions.” This stuff is solid gold – please consider integrating it  into your consciousness. Follow Deepak on social media and check out the MindBodyGreen podcast too. Here  are Deepak’s four daily intentions: 1. Joyful Energetic Body: No toxic people, jobs, or substances. 2. Loving  Compassionate Heart: People want attention and acceptance as they are. EvenTrump, Deepak says, speculating that Trump  didn’t get that necessary attention as a kid. 3. Reflective Quiet, Alert Mind: Deepak says this is how you access intuition  and the creative flow. This is different than forcing positive thoughts, which can be merely another form of stress. 4. Lightness  of Being: Appreciate the present; no anticipation, no regrets.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazingly, Vinnie’s home base is the great nation of Woodland Hills, CA, which happens to be my hometown. That little aside is representative of the direction of the conversation on this show—get Vinnie and I revv’d up and they take off in assorted directions. One thing is for sure, this guy is the real deal. He shoots straight and has no problem calling out BS when he sees it. He’s not afraid to call out Oprah and Jillian Michaels and others in the fitness game who prey upon your weaknesses and dispense ineffective advice. E.g., Oprah buying a big chunk of Weight Watchers stock in 2015, then telling her followers she’s going on Weight Watchers (again)! That’s some nasty stuff if you pause to think about it. Check out Vinnie’s Fitness Confidential show and you will see that this guy is perhaps the most prolific podcaster on the planet. He cranks out five lengthy shows every week! I appeared recently on episode one-thousand-something! The show starts with Vinny going on a political rant, then Vinny recounting his amazing story as America’s Celebrity Trainer. He relates a crossroads in life and career that happened in 2007 when was stricken with cancer, couldn’t train clients, and was running up big medical bills. A Hollywood writer friend urged him to write a book. Vinny’s Fitness Confidential was self-published (why suck up to publishers who might dilute his message?), became a bestseller and inspired the launch of the podcast. Thirty years ago as a New Orleans coach and trainer, Vinnie made the brilliant connection between the Atkins diet and what is today called the Compensation Theory of Exercise—the idea that calories burned during workouts don’t really help you lose weight. He has been preaching his tag line, “No Sugar, No Grains” since that time with great success. One of the most heart-warming character-revealing insights was how Vinnie helped an office admin who couldn’t afford his services to lose over 100 pounds. This caught the attention of her employers, and soon Vinnie was helping Playboy centerfolds stay trim during their 15 minutes of fame on the party circuit. Soon he became the go-to guy in Hollywood to keep people drop excess body fat and stay healthy. Vinnie does some crazy stuff in his own life, including 500-mile ultra marathon bicycle races. He is currently training for a solo 100-mile kayak excursion from his hometown in the Louisiana Bayou to the Pacific Ocean (that’s his super bad ass kayak in the photo, what a beauty!).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a follow up to my detailed account of breaking the Guinness world Speedgolf record, I discuss how, on the day of my record attempt, I experienced a flashback to my high school track days. Relaxing in my childhood bedroom before heading to the golf course, for the evening attempt, I reflected on doing the same thing—killing time relaxing after school and before heading to track and cross country meets. Well, “after school” often came at midday, as I would ditch afternoon classes on account of pre-race nervousness. Indeed, back then I would feel a profound sense of dread and negativity, fearful of the pain involved in distance racing and anxious about the outcome. Speaking of pain, when I raced in high school I didn’t realize the severe burning of the lungs and coughing for hours afterward was not due to the effort, but due to the terrible smog in Los Angeles at the time. This only became clear after my first collegiate meet on the oceanfront course and pristine air at UCSB! As a young runner, my self-esteem and sense of belonging was tied to my athletic success. While this serves as a significant source of external motivation, it’s not as effective as cultivating a process-oriented approach. A results-oriented mentality can easily be shaken by failure to the extent that competitors in any area of life get discouraged and give up instead of persevere. I relate how I felt those same nervous butterflies before my Speedgolf effort, but only in the positive sense of striving for a fun peak performance goal, with a light-hearted approach. I had trained very hard and was highly interested in breaking the world record, but without the unhealthy dynamics of having self-esteem tied to outcome. This represents the ideal peak performance mentality, best captured by a beautiful quote from the late Sir Roger Bannister (first man to break the four-minute mile): “The essence of sports is that while you're doing it, nothing else matters, but after you stop, there is a place, generally not very important, where you would put it.” While I’m committed to getting over myself per show mission statement, I also strive to keep the competitive fire burning and have ambitious peak performance goals that hopefully inspire you too.  Consequently, the place generally not very important where I put my Speedgolf World Record performance is on YouTube, baby! Hit the link and make it viral!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an breathlessly-enthusiastic account of what I consider to be a miracle athletic performance, where I accessed that lauded flow state and transcended my normal athletic limitations to deliver a top performance under pressure and break, for the second time, the Guinness World Record for the fastest hole of golf ever played (minimum hole length of 500 yards.) On June 1st in Los Angeles, I played a 503-yard par-5 hole in one minute, 38 seconds. The effort entailed an all-out sprint from start to finish, carrying only one club (3-wood) and making a birdie four on the hole. The record performance came on the heels of months of specific practice simulating the competitive effort (“Context Specificity” as my Speedgolf coach Christopher Smith calls it), and strategy improvements such as choosing to play with only one club (that means pitching and putting with a 3-wood—not easy!) to save time. My first record attempt came in Sacramento, CA on May 8th, 2018. My time of 1:40.24 busted the previous Guinness record of 1:50. On this occasion, I scored a smooth 6 on the 503-yard par-5 ninth hole at Bing Maloney Golf Course. I kept his shots straight and in line with the hole to save time, but hit a couple less than stellar shots and was not completely satisfied upon reflection. As I reviewed video and photos for my Guinness submission, I saw a couple distinct areas for potential improvement, and the competitive juices started flowing again. Soon, I was orchestrating another do or die effort, this time in Los Angeles. The most rewarding aspect of this whole journey was sharing it with family and friends. As you can see on the video, we had a fun time celebrating out on the course! Per Guinness record attempt guidelines, I had to rally a separate dream team of supporters in each city (Mia Moore saw both records) to fulfill the Guinness record attempt guidelines. Here’s what it took to break the world record: Humility: In late 2017, I stumbled upon this awesome YouTube video of British Speedgolfer Steve Jeffs breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest golf hole. Dig the 161,000 views (okay well, 1,000 of them are mine, but still…pretty viral!) and the dog pile celebration at the end. Jeffs did a 1:50 to beat the old record of 1:52 at his course in England. Being the soñador that I am, and knowing my basic competency in sprinting and Speedgolf, I thought I could easily bust this record. The very next day I made an official attempt at Bing Maloney. I ran pretty hard, hit some good shots, and was absolutely shocked to see the digits on my stopwatch read 2:12 – 22 seconds off the pace! A few days later, I tried again. This time I really opened up the throttle, going a nearly full-speed 400-meter sprint pace. Thanks to a couple off-center shots and sloppy putting, my time was 2:13. Clearly, this record was legit, and it was time to train hard and prepare carefully! Do or Die Mentality: Due to the sprint speed required to take a healthy dent out of the record, I realized that I had best make the magic happen on my initial attempt. Returning to the tee to make successive efforts of sprinting 500 yards would clearly result in losing several seconds of sprint speed due to fatigue. Guinness rules allow multiple attempts, but I didn’t even wanna go there in my mind. Do or die! Excellent Shots: Hit any shot flying significantly off the center line and the smooth fairway grass and you are done. Hit a chip shot slightly too hard and past the hole and you are done. Muff a chip shot and you done. Miss a short putt and you are done. These latter examples are all easy to do when you are holding a highly inappropriate club for these delicate shots. Strategy: Get comfortable with one club, hit the ball straight and never past the hole, and train mind and body to swing virtually right after arrival to the ball. There is no time to waste catching your breath before a shot. I trained my brain and body to immediately take a full swing, a delicate pitch, and a smooth putt while my chest was heaving and heart pounding out of my throat! This contrasts the typical approach in Speedgolf tournaments, where running pace is steady but not sprint, and you take several seconds over the ball to get settled and take careful aim before swinging. Logistics: For official Guinness status you have to complete a 12-week application process, get approved for an official attempt, then arrange for 10 people to time, witness, film, and photograph the attempt, and complete sworn statements and evidence submissions afterward. It’s a big deal with lots of pressure! My friends Shawn and Maria drove three hours to support my Sacramento attempt, so I knew I had to come through on the big day! In the show, I detail how it’s essential for peak performers, especially those with an athletic background, to maintain a passion and competitive intensity throughout life, a concept detailed in the MarksDailyApple.com post called, “Going Through Life With an Edge” Your competitive goals should be constantly recalibrated and updated to be age appropriate, promoting health and longevity (instead of compromising these things, as with elite level triathlon training), and fitting nicely into a healthy, balanced lifestyle. I relate how my competitive focus transitioned from the pro triathlon circuit, then to the goal of dominating young athletes whom I coached in basketball, soccer, and track. Indeed, I dominated the kids from their 3rd grade through 8th grade seasons. In a short time coinciding with growth spurts, I quickly matched (in height and abilities) and then left in the dust. When my youth sports dynasty wore off, I turned my attention to my present day passions of high jump and Speedgolf. This Guinness effort is just a sideshow for my main focus on professional Speedgolf tournaments, where we play a normal 18-hole round or 36-hole tournament and add strokes and minutes together to post a Speedgolf tournament score. For example, my best round in competition is a 78 in 47 minutes = a Speedgolf score of 125—good for 3rd place in the 2017 California Professional Championships. I’ve also placed in the top-20 in the Speedgolf World Professional Championships three times. I relate how these are mostly personal challenges and “just for fun,” but not really. I’m very focused and serious about clearing the high jump bar or breaking the world Speedgolf record, but in a way that promotes personal growth and self-satisfaction, without an unhealthy attachment of self esteem to the results. Developing this mindset requires getting over yourself, a concept I elaborate upon in a follow up Breather show. Enjoy this hopefully inspiring account about taking aim at a unique and challenging competitive goal and going for it!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Kelly is the founder of the comprehensive health and peak performance testing and consultation service called NourishBalanceThrive.com. This is the absolute cutting edge of progressive health for athletes and anyone wanting to achieve peak performance. The NBT program goes beyond traditional medicine to identify hormonal and nutritional deficiencies through extensive blood, urine, stool and saliva testing, expert consultations, and targeted supplementation.  Chris is also a high performing masters mountain bike racer who has overcome serious health challenges and training mistakes to embody a healthy peak performance mindset and training regimen that doesn’t compromise his health. Visit the Primal Endurance podcast channel and listen to my past shows with Chris, and his associate (and future podcast guest) Dr. Tommy Wood, where we detail my journey through the NourishBalanceThrive testing and consultation program. Yes, I play real-life guinea pig and we talk through the crazy stuff found in my blood, stool, urine, and saliva and how I can fix things up! Chris talks about his journey from Silicon Valley tech geek to intensely competitive mountain bike racer and ultimately to pushing too hard, sleeping too little, eating like crap, and burning out. His journey back to health led to an empowering career change, where he applies his computer programming skills to the challenge of solving health problems that are not generally addressed by mainstream medicine. Chris is deep into making predictive models that can very accurately guess health problems that would otherwise cost hundreds of dollars in sophisticated testing. Chris covers so many interesting topics in this wide ranging conversation, especially the hot button items like gut health and adrenal burnout (is there really such a thing?). Try taking the “7 Minute Analysis” questionnaire on at NourishBalanceThrive.com to identify areas where you might be deficient in your functional health. It’s free and can be highly accurate start leading you down the path to further healing. Here is a sneak preview of what NBT calls the “five performance killers”: Low Oxygen Deliverability Glucose Intolerance Gut Dysbiosis Hormone Imbalance Circadian Dysregulation Good stuff! Worth doing for anyone, not just athletes. If you are currently spending money on vitamins or meds or super healthy food and have an inflamed gut, you are literally wasting your time until you attack the cause of the problem.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some topics and quotes that I offer color commentary on: Mark Manson, author of Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, offers great one-liners relating to the clever title of his runaway bestselling book. This guy has really delivered a masterpiece and you should check it out. Mark, come on the podcast man: email info@getoveryourselfpodcast.com! Tim Ferriss about having objectives and measurements for everything, and also on the dangers of email. I feel that one, ouch! What would we do without email? Ferriss is big on batching, which is a tough challenge at times, possibly due to humans being wired for that addictive hit of dopamine we get whenever we are exposed to fresh and novel stimulation in our environment. In primal times, it was a rustling in the bushes requiring our acuity. Today, each text message or new inbox arrival gives us that same hit of dopamine. We are drawn to novel stimulation as a hard-wired survival attribute. More commentary comes on quotes from Sam Harris and Dan Millman, on the topic of separating who you are from your thoughts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One evening prior to 2018 election day, I discover an intriguing YouTube video from an unlikely candidate for the Governorship of the great nation of California. A couple weeks later, after a longshot email solicitation to her campaign office, I find myself chilling in the Silicon Valley home of the remarkable Amanda Renteria. We hit it off immediately, discussing Mexico’s chances in the World Cup (not great, as it turned out when they got stuck with Brazil in the first knockout round), and then onto more important matters such as the importance of giving the people a real voice in the political process. Through hard work and determination, this child of a former immigrant farm workers in California’s central valley found her way to Stanford University, then Harvard Business School, then into a fast rising political career where she became the first Latina Chief of Staff in the history of the US Senate, then National Political Director for the Clinton Presidential Campaign, then taking a crisp 7th place in the California governor’s race against the behemoth candidates of big politics. In her spare time, Amanda became a two-sport varsity athlete at Stanford (walking on, literally with the wrong shoes, to the defending NCAA champion women’s basketball team! Then earning a scholarship in another sport!), ran the State of California Department of Justice (they wanted her so bad they said she could telecommute to oversee her 1,000 member staff!). She also did some time at Goldman Sachs to pay off student loans, taught high school back in her hometown, and is raising a couple little children. Uh, how about you? Whatcha been up to the past couple decades since college? WOW! Yes indeed, you might call Amanda a true peak performer, o en Español: chingóna. This is a great conversation that will inspire you and awaken you to the power of dreams, resolve, fearlessness, and hard work and all that cool stuff we talk about but rarely get to experience personified.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out the Medium.com they have great articles on assorted topics. An article by Clint Carter offers insights from eight technology leaders about how to best manage our mobile devices to minimize stress and make life more productive and relaxing. Carter makes the convincing argument that we are feeding the tech beast with our obsessive use. We must recognize that companies are working hard to get and keep us addicted. Heed some awesome tips as follows: Get a solid hour of work done before you launch your browser. Quit video games cold turkey if they are messing with your life. Manage your use of email with group project apps and the Gmail snooze function. Take breaks from social media when you feel overwhelmed. Keep your device at a safe distance, both to avoid EMF and also to avoid temptation. Get email off your mobile device so you aren’t constantly compelled to keep up. Consider swapping out social media apps for legit news resources. Schedule down time from phone use, like using airplane mode on weekends and taking photos instead. A great quote from Dr. Peper in the article: “The phone hijacks our evolutionary patterns. We don’t do good with multitasking, so if you’re writing an article, and every five minutes you pop back to answer a message, you’re much less productive in the long term.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew is an evolved coach of endurance training and life, my longtime friend and triathlon mate from the pro circuit and popular recurring guest on the Primal Endurance Podcast. Andrew had dozens of wins on the pro triathlon circuit from ’86-’93, as well as some extraordinary performances as a master, including a national XTerra triathlon title and destroying the Wildflower 50+ course record with a pro-level performance even as an old dude. Andrew’s lifelong commitment to health and fitness involves exceptional dietary quality standards (along with constant experimentation and evaluation), maintaining elite level fitness in the decades after his retirement from the pro circuit, and a deep immersion into functional medicine, both as a patient and as a coach.   Andrew is a strong proponent of how mindset affects physical health and promotes the importance of being an intuitive athlete above all else, especially with our modern obsession with technology potentially compromising intuitive skills. In this show, the pair talk about how important it is to make health your number-one priority in life, for you can’t reach your potential, nor be of best service to others without a baseline level of health. Unfortunately, many of us just don’t do it. We make excuses and rationalizations, we become martyrs, workaholics or overtraining junkees, we disconnect mind from body, and finally wake up with regrets when the aging process takes aggressive action. Andrew says, “The new wealth is time, not money,” and how he knows a great many affluent people, but, “I don’t know too many happy rich people.” He also observes that many people have never experienced optimum health or fitness, so they think they are “okay” without any better reference point.    How to get better and make health #1: Understand and take action with what you can control, and let go of what you can’t control. Get your physical body right (with healthy diet, exercise and lifestyle practices), and get your logistics right (sleep routines, de-stressing behaviors, healthy home environment.) Only then can you have a fighting chance at peak performance.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy blows into the SoCal Get Over Yourself studios (aka my old childhood bedroom)  and leaves a vapor trail! What a wild and fast moving show, with plenty of asides, profanity, Borat references, and Brad rapping to punctuate the conversation. Dr. Wendy Walsh is a Psychology Professor, an Award winning television Journalist, a radio host and a brand ambassador. As a Silence Breaker, she was named one of Time Magazine’s Persons of the Year. Her voice helped pave the way for the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements.   We start off covering the fascinating story of how she called out Bill O’Reilly for harassment, a critical step in exposing his long-standing and long covered up pattern of harassment behavior that led to his downfall. Previous victims had been paid off to the tune of millions of dollars before Wendy bravely stepped up and told the story of how her Fox appearances magically dried up after she rebuffed O’Reilly’s cheesy advances at a business dinner. Wendy gives big credit to Mercedes Benz for taking the extraordinary step of yanking their advertising from Bill’s show upon the breaking of Wendy’s story, which led to dozens of other advertisers pulling the plug.   The conversation proceeds into Wendy’s main area of distinction and expertise: evolutionary psychology and Attachment Theory—why we bond with romantic partners and the complex interplay between our hard-wired genetic drives and the influence of culture and civilization. Wendy explains why we engage in repeated relationship patterns that are suboptimal, and the idea that we really can change with the right approach. She talks about the complex interplay between our hardwired genetic drives and desires and the influence of civilization and modern culture. We are in wild times when it comes to romantic partnerships, because culture is changing so quickly and the long-standing currencies and exchanges that framed partnerships and marriages no longer apply.   Hang on for a wild ride, because Wendy is definitely high energy with a high spice factor. We will learn the top three things men, and women, look for in a prospective partner, and how we must navigate these hard-wired drives in the modern dating scene.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy some reflection inspired by my lengthy conversation with Mark Sisson. This show features extensive color commentary and outright tangents on matters relating to the big themes of Mark’s story, such as the ideals of entrepreneurism and competitive success, and how we often distort these ideas to day. Having worked closely with Mark for a decade and known him for over 30 years, I have a deep appreciation for the attitude and behavior characteristics that make him not only a successful entrepreneur but also able to actualize his branding motto of “Live Awesome.” He calls himself a stress-head at times, and admits to assorted shortcomings and imperfections, but he has a marvelous ability to take both success and failure in stride and keep pursuing his grand mission to help people live healthy, awesome lives.   In contrast to a wise, well-balanced peak performer, we seem to be living in an age characterized by social media overload, self-absorption facilitated by social media overload, extreme consumerism, and assorted highly offensive disconnects from our genetic expectations for health—hyper-connectivity, insufficient sleep, sun exposure or play time, eating crappy food, and not moving enough throughout the day. Regardless of our level of affluence, we suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out) and FOKU, too (fear of keeping up.)   Yes, Mark’s entrepreneurial story is quite inspiring, but we have perhaps gone overboard glorifying the risk takers and the solo flyers of today. The thought leaders in new media—YouTube sensations like Casey Niestat, and podcasters like Joe Rogan, Ferriss and many others, are communicating a message that might easily be misconstrued because of their rare and unique perspective. The people we are listening to are those compelled to step outside of the mainstream channels, create original content, and promote the crap out of their message until it catches on. They can’t help communicate from their own point of view, and that’s where their greatest value and beauty are found. However, it’s important to appreciate how their values and recommended approach to life might not be a good fit for you. It’s super important to recognize this distortion in modern media—particularly the “life is perfect” aspects of social media—and have some compassion for yourself whenever you feel like your life is not cool or grand enough. With a healthy perspective, you can honor your own basic nature and calling for whatever kind of life feels most comfortable to you. Stay true to your own path, and you will protect yourself the excess of blather and positive energy and self-glorification and narcissism that prevents you from focusing sufficiently execution, patience, and paying your dues the old fashioned way.   Alert to the prevailing cultural phenomenons of helicopter parents and entitled millennials! Reflect when Mark observes during the show on the value of investing in yourself, and how there is a shortage today of skilled laborers—perhaps because the millennials don’t want to engage in hard physical labor. You can invest $4k in welding school apprentice training and go make a six-figure income!   Reflecting on all the twists and turns and detours and dead ends in Mark’s journey, it’s likely that the Mark Sisson coming of age today woulda become a doctor. That’s just fine, but it turns out that Mark’s destiny was to save 10 million people from needing a doctor, and the steady decline into old age and extensive medical care, by making lifestyle changes that optimize gene expression. Seriously. Look at MDA success stories and the explosive popularity of the ancestral health movement that was fringe and highly criticized at the outset, but has now gained mainstream acceptance. Yes, Mark has had a mission statement of “influencing 10 million people” for over a decade. Recently, I noticed someone in the health space had repurposed it with a mission to affect 100 million lives!   This example (sorry I can’t remember who it was, but all power to them for their ambitions) is exactly what I’m talkin’ about! Too much hype and blather and not enough focus on execution, appreciating the process, and paying one's dues. Mark’s once preposterous statement is now emerging as a reality, what with Primal Kitchen products in 9,000 stores and total book sales in the millions of units. Besides, Mark has published a post every day for 12 years in support of actualizing his mission statement.   Indeed, there backlash to this today’s frenzied ethos of “believe in yourself, think positive, dream big, conquer the world.” Most visible is the modern cultural trend of helicopter parenting and entitled millennials. We seem to want to force the destiny of our golden children today—make every kid valedictorian (impossible, but at a recent high school graduation I noticed 13 of them) or every a superstar athlete with an NCAA division 1 scholarship handed to them. It’s become so ridiculous today that high school sports now resemble college sports of past generations, and college sports represent professional sports of the past. In the high school scene, you have kids routinely holding back a grade for non-academic reasons, the better to mature physically and dominate in competition.   Two ridiculous examples out emerge out of sports powerhouse Mater Dei HS in Santa Ana, CA. A point guard and top student held back two years to star on the court and gain a coveted Ivy League student-athlete opportunity. Current USC quarterback JT Daniels repeating 9th grade, becoming one of the greatest high school quarterbacks in California history, then skipping his senior to jump over to USC and earn the starting spot as a freshman. They usually call athletes who have not redshirted “true freshmen” but not much about this story rings true or morally acceptable.   We also have the many disturbing high profile examples of peak performers who become incredibly poorly adjusted to normal life, most spectacularly Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong. What’s great is to see both of these dudes, now in their 40s, work hard to learn and grow from their flameouts and present more mature and well-adjusted public personas in recent years. So if you are young and ambitious, or a parent of people young and ambitious, or someone of any age wondering if you can or should be more than you are, let's take a deep breath, take a cold plunge and get over ourselves for a moment. Maybe it’s highly overrated to be a go getting hustler super performer as glorified today in a 24/7 manner by hyperconnectivity and social media? Maybe it’s healthier to honor your basic nature, strive to be a kind, happy, well-adjusted person who finds a comfortable fit into society, makes a positive contribution, but doesn’t necessarily have to win awards or become famous. Recall the Martin Luther King (remember him?) message to the street-sweepers of the world: “If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, 'Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.’ " Back to the Sisson show, Mark’s inspiration as a scrawny high school sophomore from Maine to apply to the most badass prep school in the land was simply an unfiltered, unregulated, uncompromising answering of his calling and his destiny. You can’t will anyone into this type of disposition and mindset. Certainly not a young person, and most likely not that manager on your team who is underperforming and doesn’t seem to harbor that competitive fire that you wish for him or her. Add to this insight the many detours on Mark’s journey, where he seemingly had it made but hopped off the train to stay true to his calling: bailing on med school opportunity to do crazy stuff like run marathons and ironman triathlons and build refrigerated salad bars; bailing on a lucrative job while feeding a young family to take massive risk and go it alone; and also the recent occasion where he stretched himself too thin and embarked on a disastrous restaurant venture that he is still unwinding. And while we see Mark as a huge success and living the awesome dream life, it’s important to acknowledge that there is an extreme negotiation and price to pay if you are gonna blaze a big trail. The complexity and intensity of Mark’s career life would make most people crack. Recall how Elon Musk told Joe Rogan point blank: “You would not want to trade places with me.” Ditto for Mark. Get this - he thinks he is, “fairly risk averse.” Obviously, his insight comes from his unique point of view, because this guy has been swinging for the fences, buoyed by one from a list of life changing insights he has dispensed to me over the years: “All you need is one home run.” Enjoy the Breather show and be sure to listen to the full-length Ultimate Mark Sisson Interview!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know Mark, his background, and his entrepreneurial spirit like never before! Mark Sisson has been a great friend and mentor of mine for 30 years. As one of the founding fathers of the primal/paleo/keto/ancestral health movement, Mark has probably been on a couple hundred podcasts, including perhaps a dozen of our own for Primal Blueprint and Primal Endurance shows (listen to the very first Primal Blueprint podcast, published December 30, 2013, where he talks about the dangers of chronic cardio.) Since you can grab a lotta content on healthy eating and primal living from Mark with a push of button, we aspired to do something special with this conversation. Enjoy this lengthy and intimate conversation where Mark covers seldom heard life journey material starting from childhood and continuing to his present day role as a prominent health expert and entrepreneur. We rolled for a couple hours, and the end product is now destined to be archived for eternity in the Library of Congress as The Ultimate Mark Sisson Interview.   If you know all about Mark as a longtime follower, this interview will give you a more complete picture than what’s offered by his public image. Even I was surprised to hear some of the details about his early years! If you’ve never heard of this blond guy, you will enjoy a fascinating account of the wild and wacky journey of a born entrepreneur and intense competitor. You will reflect on the importance of trusting your gut, never giving up on your dreams, taking action rather than just talking a good game, and honoring your basic nature (whether you’re risk averse or are repeatedly called to grand ambitions.)   The show begins with a check-in about Mark’s surprise 2018 relocation from Malibu to Miami. He loves the warm water and the awesome restaurants, and the Ultimate Frisbee games are just as hard-core as in Malibu! Then we take the narrative back to his childhood in a small fishing village in Maine. A fascinating insight about the genetics and disposition of a born entrepreneur prevails throughout the conversation. From day one, this guy has shown industriousness, vision, and a fearless competitive drive that has led him to pursue ambitious goals, keep going when others might give up, and change direction on a dime when most would stay the course on the comfortable beaten path.   As a pre-teen, Mark harbored a desire to “participate in the economy,” so he built a thriving lawn mowing business in the summer. Feeling restless midway through high school, Mark took the initiative to apply to the prestigious Philips-Exeter Academy prep school in Exeter, NH. Yes, this place is a legit, boasting a billion dollar endowment and an alumni list featuring 19 US Senators, a US President (Pierce), a Mark Zuckerberg face, Dan Brown of DaVinci Code fame, and Mark Sisson of Primal Kitchen fame.   While Mark showed some early promise as a big fish distance runner in the small pond of Maine, he experienced a breakthrough in confidence and performance after an epic Outward Bound summer experience on an island off the coast of Maine. He excelled at Philips-Exeter in academics and athletics and was off to Williams College (often ranked as the #1 liberal arts school in the nation) to pursue his dream of becoming a physician. You’ll start to notice a recurring theme in the story: numerous pivots and redirections from even the best-laid plans. Mark’s medical school ambitions were detoured by a random knock on the door of his dorm room by a nostalgic Williams alum who had occupied the same room. The alum was so amazed by what he saw inside he challenged Mark on the spot to second-guess med school and pursue other passions. No, it was not a jacuzzi and live band party setup that Rodney Dangerfield created in the movie Back To School…I guess you will have to listen to the show to discover the details.   Indeed, Mark’s entrepreneur gene was in full bloom even in college. He became such a skilled house painter that he was making what most would consider an excellent annual salary in a few summer months of wielding a mean paintbrush. Forget scaffolding, just race up and down a ladder all day like a marathon runner, and paint with the dexterity of a gymnast, to finish houses in a fraction of the time a professional crew could.   With med school plans on hold, Mark headed out to Northern California to pursue his dream of qualifying for the US Olympic trials in the marathon. He had some fantastic success as an endurance athlete, running a 2:18 marathon (5th in the national championships), but overuse injuries ended his career before he could even participate in the 1980 Olympic trials. Mark had a fabulous swan song as an elite athlete when he moved over to the sport of triathlon. With running injuries managed on account of swimming and cycling sharing the training load, Mark gained competency quickly and placed 4th in the Hawaii Ironman world championships in 1982. Since Mark’s endurance career predated the days where elite athletes could earn a decent living, he was hustling all the while in the background. He operated a thriving frozen yogurt shop in Palo Alto, CA, custom-built a restaurant featuring the world’s first refrigerated salad bar, and did more house painting and construction work.   In the mid-80’s, Mark chased a new dream, heading to Los Angeles in hopes of becoming a sportscaster. This entailed immersion into the model slash actor slash personal trainer scene in LA, and Mark soon emerged as a top trainer and health expert. Mark and I first met back in 1988. There was a newly-formed team of professional triathletes, and Mark was enlisted to coach us. His methods were revolutionary at the time, when he argued for athletes to avoid the chronic training patterns that led to breakdown, burnout, illness and injury. Instead, he told us take it easy at many workouts and focus on the occasional “breakthrough” workout where you could push yourself enough to break through to a higher fitness level.   Mark was ahead of his time with these insights, as the prevailing approach to endurance training was to grind out as many miles as possible and hope to avoid injury or breakdown. Mark’s own breakdown experience as a marathoner had prompted his awakening to a more sensible way of training. Mark would prove the value of his approach by occasionally jumping into high profile races or competitive workouts and hanging with professional level athletes, despite training minimally while pursuing a full time career as a personal trainer and nutrition consultant.     Mark also did consulting work to design nutritional supplements for various companies, and became the central figure in the first anti-doping organizational efforts in triathlon. In 1990, Mark was invited to serve as Executive Director of the national triathlon federation out in Colorado Springs, CO. After a few years of growing the sport wildly, Mark returned to LA to embark upon a lucrative career in the nutritional supplement world.   Yes, here as Mark humming along, making a great living and raising two young children with his wife Carrie. Alas, the entrepreneurial gene switched on again, and Mark decided to leave his cush position to plunge into debt and uncertainty, strike out on his own, and develop the world’s most comprehensive multivitamin, mineral, antioxidant, anti-stress supplement formula, aptly named Damage Control Master Formula. The venture became an immediate success, and Mark quickly ascended into the role of vitamin king living at the top of the hill in Malibu. Yes, this operation was dialed, with only a handful of employees and millions in revenue, mostly from a single product with a high profit margin. This gave Mark plenty of time to work on his golf game, to no avail. His grain-based diet causing hand arthritis was a worthy excuse. Seriously, but we digress…   Mark “fed the beast” (his term, not mine. Love it!) by hopping on a plane to Dallas every two weeks to tape a couple talk shows that were broadcast across the Bible belt to viewers whom apparently desperately needed the world’s best vitamin by “calling now” to the number on the TV screen. Alas, the infomercial era ended with a big giant thud. With the beast starting to get hungry, Mark blew a million bucks trying to keep the dream alive by producing dozens of episodes of his own TV show, which he quickly pulled the plug on before most of them ever aired (wouldn’t you love to see these now on YouTube?).   At this point, now 2006, Mark turned his attention to something called blogging. The launch of MarksDailyApple.com was inauspicious. After a year of devoted effort and a six-figure investment in the team and infrastructure, MarksDailyApple.com was pulling in a whopping 1,000 readers a day. Staying true to his values and vision despite the stress and anxiety of declining sales, Mark and his team stayed the course, cranking out great content without polluting the message with supplement marketing.   Over time, Marks Daily Apple readership continued to grow exponentially. The publication of The Primal Blueprint in 2009 was another watershed moment, as the reception was excellent and served as a catalyst for the overall explosion of the primal/paleo/ancestral health movement. Funny now, but Mark was turned down flat by many big time New York publishers when he pitched The Primal Blueprint. The prevailing rejection theme was that Mark was not an MD so he lacked the necessary credibility. True to form, Mark decided to self-publish and sell the book out of the Malibu warehouse—about as far away as you can get from the big time publishers on Madison Avenue! Indeed, once upon a time you could only find The Primal Blueprint for sale at Primal Blueprint.com.   As we reach the final decade up to present day, Mark covers the crazy explosive growth of his enterprise, and the consequent challenges and complexities this brought. You will be inspired by his well-placed enthusiasm and resolve to stay true to his vision despite challenges. #ListentotheSisson carefully and notice the difference between someone spewing shallow positive affirmations versus someone who faces the day with a healthy but realistic competitive intensity, a willingness to fail and grow stronger accordingly, and an emphasis on leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle. It is here, with his “Live Awesome” ethos, that Mark distinguishes himself from many narrowly-focused peak performers who succeed on a material level but neglect health, fitness, family life, or being kind in the process. While we didn’t discuss this in the show, “pivot” is Mark’s favorite word to describe the necessary skills and disposition to succeed in a competitive environment and be happy in general life. You have to keep moving and growing as a person, adjust to uncertainty and setbacks without falling apart, and generally becoming skilled at pivoting to take what life gives you in good spirit. Enjoy the Ultimate Mark Sisson Interview and stay tuned for a follow up Breather show called Deconstructing The “Listen To The Sisson” Show.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show is an interesting compare and contrast to my earlier breather show about the Japanese men’s World Cup soccer team, and the evolved competitive spirit of doryoku (“honor in the effort”) that is a central element of Japanese sports culture. In America, we have the win at all cost ideal that can often run amok and reveal as disgraceful behavior by our champion athletes. Tennis players have long been known for on-court tantrums. Granted, it’s a tough environment with the 1:1 nature of the battle and the fans breathing down your neck. John McEnroe, king of tantrums, revealed that his antics help him turn up his competitive intensity and killer instinct in matches. Don’t try this at home! At the recent US Open Tennis Championship female final, tennis legend Serena Williams came unglued and melted down en route to her loss to a young underdog named Naomi Osaka. Osaka represents Japan but hails from New York. I criticize Serena for disgracing the sport and also have some harsh words for the notoriously rowdy US Open tennis fans (event is always held in Flushing Meadow, NY). They booed during the awards ceremony, ostensibly in support of Serena’s disappointment with the match umpire. The whole scene was a disgrace to the sport of tennis and disrespectful to the great performance of Osaka. Serena does get some credit for trying to reign things in, urging the crowd to stop booing during the awards ceremony and graciously congratulating Osaka. But none of this would have happened had she been able to control her competitive emotions a bit during the match. Billie Jean King, great champion of gender equality notwithstanding, weigh’s in with breezy and poorly timed commentary that taints what she stands for. Yes, Billie Jean and Serena make a good point that male players seem to get away with more without sanction, but when Billie Jean makes a scene, she should remember Michael Jackson’s strong advice, and remember to always think twice (“don’t think twice, do think twice!”) At least I end on a high note, celebrating the composure and grace displayed by Osaka during the awards ceremony, where she bowed to Serena and thanked her for the opportunity to play the match. Reminds me of the Japanese soccer team. It’s great to see a young player with a healthy competitive mindset become a champion! Maybe hyper-competitive, over-pressurized youth sports coaches and parents can take notice, get over themselves, and focus on the honor in the effort.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perhaps you saw the headline stories about some Harvard professor calling out coconut oil as “pure poison?” Her ridiculous lecture sound bites were seized upon by the modern media machine and turned into a salacious international news story. Predictably, folks in the primal/paleo community quickly weighed in to discredit her irresponsible comments, which are remnants from the decades of flawed conventional wisdom that issued a blanket condemnation of saturated fat as the proximate cause of heart disease. MarksDailyApple.com always does a great job providing a thoughtful perspective with numerous links to respected science when the debate of the day arises. Here’s Mark’s take on the coconut oil issue. Perhaps you’re old enough to remember the aggressive and highly successful movement in the early 1970s to transition Americans from butter to margarine? Yes, refined high polyunsaturated vegetable oils, now acknowledged by respected science to be directly responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths from heart disease and cancer each year, were highly touted by the pillars of conventional wisdom for decades. This sad story is a fascinating example of what happens when special interests intersect with government and educational bureaucracy heavily invested in the status quo (in assorted ways, including ego, tenure, and profit interests), and the individual consumer ends up royally screwed. It’s still confusing to process today’s passionate and disparate opinions about diet. Today we have the seemingly opposing camps of the plant based folks versus the primal/paleo/keto folks. I prefer to focus on the common ground, such as eating a colorful, nutrient dense diet with abundant intake of vegetables. No one argues with that! If you decide not to eat some of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet (meat, fish, fowl, eggs) in favor of a commitment to vegetarian or veganism, this may work well for you with a careful approach to ensure you get the nutrients you need. Similarly, if you decide to adhere to ancestral eating patterns and end up with most of you calories from fat and comparatively minimal carbohydrate intake, there is great scientific and anecdotal evidence that you can thrive, drop excess body fat, and reduce disease risk factors. One thing is for sure: we have enough sensationalism, controversy and irresponsible cultural influencers out there to proclaim that enough is enough. This coconut oil story is a good example of bullshit of the modern media machine and entrenched conventional wisdom spouters creating massive damage to humans interested in eating and living healthy. Hence, I am compelled to squeeze this show into the lineup ASAP and go off! Hopefully, you will obtain a basic education and fresh perspective on the matter of consuming a healthy, natural product like coconut oil in your diet, and the general rationale for an ancestral style eating pattern. Here’s my starting point: How can something that’s easily and naturally extracted from an edible plant, something that humans have been eating for thousands of years, be a “poison”?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relax, retrain, forgive, repeat! Dr. Goldstein’s show is going to stop us distracted, multitasking, text binging, social media addicted modern humans in our tracks and rock our world! We all know the dangers and drawbacks of hyper-connectivity and distractibility, and our diminishing focus and mindfulness in hectic modern life, but we seem to be collectively shrugging our shoulders, complaining a bit here and there, and carrying on, glued to our devices. My visit with Dr. Goldstein had a deep impact on me, because he explained beautifully how our repeated use of technology gets integrated into habit. We have engaged in “intentional practice and repeated it until it becomes automatic--until it becomes habit.”   We often talk about habit-forming in a positive context. Hey, I love my morning chest freezer cold plunge—listen to my podcast on that topic! We are all good at fastening seat belts and brushing our teeth each day. But what about undesirable, stress-producing behaviors that have become habits to our detriment? We know that humans are wired to respond with a dopamine burst to novel stimulation in our environment; in primal times it was a rustling in the bushes, today it’s the ding of text message. Consequently, a couple years ago, I bravely and proudly turned off all notifications and text message sounds on my phone. Oh yeah, but how many times do I reach for my phone over the course of a day—to see if I have any text messages, because my text messages don’t beep? OUCH! It’s hard to talk our way out of the negative aspects of technology.   I tried when I explained how I love my iPhone because I’m no longer bored when standing in line at the bank. Now I can be productive. Dr. Goldstein explains that he too loves technology and it can improve our lives in many ways, but we have to be mindful and disciplined in our use of technology. Yes, I know how importance your text messages and emails are, and obviously so do your friends who endure repeated distractions during live interactions in favor of you attending to your dings and buzzes.   We acknowledge that hyper-connectivity makes us tense and stressful, but have difficulty transforming to a new way of being because of the powerful force of habits. Dr. Goldstein explains how we can take control and experience more happiness and peace in daily life. First, actively relax when you notice the routine daily events that cause your body to body tense up (traffic, social media binges, contentious conversations). Second, retrain your attention away from multitasking or feelings of anxiety and into a relaxed state of present awareness. Third, when you fall off track and succumb to the distractions of modern life, forgive yourself, and invite yourself to begin your practice anew the next day or the next minute. Finally, repeat steps 1-3 for the rest of your life. Habit retraining requires repetition and endurance.   Dr. Goldstein has written books like Uncovering Happiness, The NOW Effect, Mindfulness Meditation, MSBR Every Day stands for (mindfulness based stress reduction). He operates the Center for Mindful Living in Los Angeles with his wife Stefanie. They offer an awesome six-month intensive online Course in Mindful Living with expert guidance and group support. Slow down, relax, and listen carefully to this show.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Mia Moore to the studio for her first show, appropriate being that the Get Over Yourself Northern California studios are located in her house! (SoCal studios are at my mom and dad’s in case you are curious). Mia is seen by many, or at least and perhaps most importantly by Brad, as an ideal relationship partner. Hence we aspire to have her as a recurring guest to talk about healthy relationship dynamics and strategies. In the future, we will zero in on specific topics like show #2’s “Cheerleader Show”, or discuss popular relationship theories (The Four Agreements, Mars and Venus, John Gottman’s work, Kris Gage’s articles on Medium.com). This conversation moved quickly through many topics that will make great centerpiece discussions for future shows. The central theme of the Mia Moore shows was presented, which is that we might want to second-guess our baseline beliefs about relationships. We see so much struggle, stress and dysfunction in romantic partnerships that we become socialized to believe that relationships are mainly about hard work, compromise of beliefs, values, and preferences, frustration, heartache, and extra stress, with glimpses of bliss thrown in now and then. These realities pair with the routine venting and commiserating sessions with the boys at bowling league or the girls at book club.  Mia talks about how life experience, including both positive and negative aspects of past relationships, can frame one’s perspective and stimulate personal growth for more happiness, peace, and fulfillment in future relationships. Mia suggests that those who complain about relationship imperfections are advised to show up at a singles meetup or engage with an Internet dating service to gain a fresh perspective and perhaps experience more gratitude for what they got at home. Mia suggests that the worst mistake parents make is prioritizing kids before the nurturing of a loving partnership. In the age of helicopter parenting in general, kids come to believe they are at the center of the universe, and likely will bring these unhealthy perspectives into future love relationships of their own. Most importantly, Mia has adopted a lifestyle motto of, “don’t sweat the small stuff,” which helps her navigate potentially contentious situations with work, family, friends, and our partnership with great patience and peace. Recall the popular book title and subtitle, “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff.” That said, Mia observes that small stuff is relative. If chronic lateness is seen as trivial by one but highly offensive by another, these people might not be poised for a healthy relationship because of such a fundamental difference in values and beliefs. The show is not merely warm fuzzy fun with a kudo kounter. We stay unplugged and authentic without script, notes or agenda. At one point, Mia calls me out for getting “butt hurt” when random interruptions occur (e.g., a GPS navigation voice) while I am busy blabbing away on the important topic of the day. Mia also calls B.S. on my emphasizing the concept of “drawing boundaries” as a relationship strategy. This gets me (and maybe you) to rethink a basic premise: should we really have to draw our boundaries again and again in relationship? Could we instead express our needs and preferences and expect that partners respect our boundaries pretty well? So what about stuff like explosive arguments and emotionally-charged communication? Kris Gage on the Medium says “emotional control/emotional self-stability” is the mandatory top priority for a healthy relationship. Gage argues persuasively that everything else flows from this starting point; otherwise the relationship is doomed. Mia draws a critical distinction between “venting” (about a tough day at work or challenges with family members or friends), and “kicking the dog” with emotionally abusive communication. It seems people often get a free pass here; that they are allowed to figuratively kick the dog, say sorry, and carry on with dysfunctional communication dynamics due to their stressful lifestyle circumstances wearing down their emotional stability. How about we call BS on that?! Mia and I strive to adhere to a relationship ideal that feedback of any form can always be dispensed with loving kindness. Mia suggests going to therapy to discern the difference between healthy venting and dysfunctional venting. She reflects on some of her past relationship dynamics that “weren’t pretty,” and how she one day resolved to never again accept or engage in yelling as a relationship dynamic. Mia explains that when someone is venting, it’s a great idea to just listen and validate instead of the common knee-jerk reaction to dispense advice (or worse, dispense critical feedback and veiled judgment). Deepak Chopra reminds us that all of us want “attention and acceptance as we are.” John Gray, author of Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus, reminds us that men are naturally wired to solve problems, while women are wired for connection. So if a woman is venting to a man, the man might resolve to listen and validate instead of solve the problem for her. I believe the Mars and Venus corollary to that is men need “cave time” instead of nagging when they are emotionally disturbed, and that they will eventually return to with a fresh perspective accordingly. We will have to ask John Gray when Mia and I get him on for a show. Teeing up an important theme for future shows, is a natural match in attitude/behavior/life disposition a better idea than the “opposites attract” concept where people think disparate dispositions and values have a complementary effect? Mia suggests we should sort through this stuff in our youth and not get married until age 30! Alas, when we get older, we often get set in our ways and experience more mismatches and less inclination to compromise relationship goals and ideals. This stuff must be considered in negotiating agreeable circumstances, or perhaps walking away from assorted relationship “dealbreakers” (another future show theme.) I ask Mia how she maintains her perpetual smile and sunny disposition. She claims she was born that way, with the glass half full. I ask if her emotional control and discerning communication skills were honed in her decades of existence in a large bureaucratic work environment. Not really, says Mia, reminding us that there are plenty of pop-offs in the workplace! Mia also explains that being in a healthy partnership helps her maintain her sensitive and effective communication skills. The show gets a little spicy when Mia suggests that taking matters into the bedroom can help assuage routine day-to-day relationship challenges and build a stronger baseline. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I complain about the trend of overused, over-glorified peak performance tips and tricks. How about this one: "Making your bed could change your life and increase productivity 10x!" We get the spirit of the idea—that doing proactive stuff builds focus and discipline. Do we really need to exaggerate it to the level of a life-changing habit? Además, other research suggests that making your bed can trap microbes and pollutants all day, which is why many European cultures frequently leave the covers off all day to let the bed breathe. Unfortunately, Make Bed, Trap Farts might not be a good title for a bestseller. Speaking of 10x, let’s maybe tone down the awesomeness of many other routine health and productivity practices are. Let’s save 10x for things that are really 10x, if there is any such thing? If so, you are probably pretty sorry ass to begin with, you know? Conversely, elite athletes in a variety of sports regularly express the goal of getting incrementally better each day. Athletes generally don’t traffic in exaggerations, because they know that blather doesn’t get them very far in the competitive arena. Granted, I have been going off lately on my beloved chest freezer cold plunge, how it really does improve confidence and focus, because I have trained my brain to make the plunge an automatic behavior—a habit—with no will power or second guessing involved; how being submerged in ice water and counting out 20 slow, deep diaphragmatic breaths is a legit meditation session, and so on. However, I do indeed exit the tub after 6-7 minutes, dry off, and have to go make something of my day afterward. There is no magic here. For example, we’re told by the hippest among us that meditation is the key to being an evolved person, but if you feel inferior in this area, realize that meditation can happen any time, any place—including while sweeping the driveway or cold plunging! Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior, one of my all-time favorite books, sets us straight when he says, “Actions define our lives; don’t get too caught up in thinking….Just do it!”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian is the co-author of an epic textbook on training titled Power, Speed, Endurance, and the New York Times bestseller, Unbreakable Runner. As the founder of the CrossFit Endurance movement, Brian gained notoriety for challenging the dated conventional endurance wisdom of a mileage obsessed, “more is better” approach. Brian’s comprehensive program blending traditional aerobic mileage with varied forms of explosive strength training, flexibility/mobility work (he’s a close associate of MobilityWOD.com and Becoming a Supple Leopard author Dr. Kelly Starrett), breath work and recovery has busted the boundaries and barriers of the old school approach. Brian has occasionally faced challenges and controversy by those favoring status quo. Consider this salacious magazine article title from Outside magazine in 2013: “Brian MacKenzie's Controversial New Approach to Marathon Training: The mastermind behind CrossFit Endurance says the best way to train for a marathon is to run less and torture yourself more in the gym.” Well, it’s not nearly as simple and crude as the frequently referenced juxtaposition of “quantity versus quality” suggests. It’s now becoming clear that chronic cardio is not only ineffective but can also destroy your health. Furthermore, it’s also evident that endurance athletes are deficient in many areas of general fitness, especially preserving efficient technique as they become fatigued. If your low back and hip flexors get cooked at mile 20 of a marathon (because, for argument’s sake, that’s a butt-long way and you’ve perhaps never run further than that in training), some of the energy your cardiovascular machine is still able to produce for the final six-mile slog is wasted. Instead of maintaining a balanced center of gravity and generative efficient explosive force with each stride, you center of gravity caves and you collapse a bit into the ground on each stride. This is where the explosive training goes in. Loading a squat bar with weight, running sprints or performing any other explosive efforts is in many respects simulating what happens to your body at mile 20, but without having to exhaust yourself by running the first 20 miles in training before obtaining that desired breakthrough adaptation. Explosive work is not an endurance “hack” (you will never hear Brad use that word on this show or in life, ever). Rather, it’s adding a critically important training modality to your game in order to best prepare your body for daunting competitive challenges without falling apart. With Brian passionately advocating to expand our training consciousness, he has come off as an intense guy, which he is. After all, that’s him sprinting in Tim Ferriss’s epic Four Hour Body book trailer and his thumbnail image with his individual finger tattoos spelling “U-N-S-C-A-R-E-D.” What was cool in meeting Brian person was how thoughtful and chill he is. The conversation went off into the metaphysical and reflective direction instead of just going into his boiler plate PowerSpeedEndurance message. Brian starts by discussing the perspective he has gained from his recent terrible accident, surgery, and recovery process, gives a refreshingly expanded perspective of the dated and oversimplified quality versus quantity debate, countering the “more is better” mentality with the priceless maxim, “Better is Better.” Perhaps the best takeaway from the show is Brian’s emphasis that the next evolution in human performance will come in the area of recovery, and complementary practices such as breathing, cold therapy, and heat therapy, of which he is super focused on these days. Visit PowerSpeedEndurance.com to learn all about the progressive offerings of Brian and his team.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I offer up memorable nuggets from some of the world’s leading relationship experts, including John Gottman, Harville Hendricks, and Esther Perel. When in conflict, call to mind the acronym WAIT: “Why Am I Talking?!” Understand Gottman’s profound assertion that at all times in relationship interactions, you are either operating as a team or not a team. There is no gray area. Even if the issue is, “hey, you’re kinda being a jerk right now,” this issue can be addressed and solved as a team (e.g., “let’s discuss what’s bugging you and work through it”.) Gottman also asserts that the start of a conversation (whether pleasant or contentious) predicts the direction the conversation ends up 95% of the time. Gottman mentions that his decades of studying couples reveals that healthy partnerships have a 20:1 ratio of positive comments to negative comments in everyday communication, and even during times of conflict they preserve a 5:1 ratio! Harville Hendricks says to establish a “zero negativity policy” to avoid raising people’s defenses. His most important relationship attributes are: Safety (to communicate your truth), Zero negativity, and dispensing Chronic Affirmations. Helen Fisher says successful long-term relationships show empathy, emotional control, and overlook negative attributes to emphasize the positive. Esther Perel says treat your partner like you would a top client: you have to woo them initially, and continue to treat them beautifully, because you know they can bail at any time. Don’t take partner for granted any more than you would a client. Great stuff, but often hard to embody in real life when you are too busy and too stressed. A UCLA study of DIWK (Double Income With Kids) reveals busy couples talk for only 35 minutes per week—and then mostly about logistics instead of levity or intimate conversations. TIMESTAMPS: When you are in a conflict situation, use the acronym WAIT. (Why Am I Talking?) [00:00:26] John Gottman states: In a relationship, you are either a team or you are not a team.  There is no in between. A conversation starting point can predict the direction that it is headed. [00:01:20] The ratio of positive to negative comments during a conflict is 5 to 1 and during everyday normal conversation the ratio is 20 to 1. [00:03:02] Harvelle Hendricks suggests you establish a “zero negative policy” when you are in conflict. It's not what you say; it's how you say it.  Does your relationship include safety, zero negativity, and chronic affirmations? [00:03:47] Helen Fisher says the traits of successful relationships are empathy, emotional control, overlooking the negative, and focusing on the positive attributes.  [00:04:54] Study from UCLA showed busy couples talk only 35 minutes per week! [00:05:34] If your life stress level is high, then your relationship stress level is going to be high. [00:06:28] Esther Perel, not without controversy, talks about keeping the polarity going in a relationship. [00:07:04] Christopher Ryan says humans are not wired for monogamy, but we have a strong desire to conform to society.  [00:07:36] In today's world we have more choice than ever before in how we choose to live. [00:09:17] Treat your partner like you would a good client.  You have to woo them in the first place and then you know they could leave any time so you continue to treat them with the highest standard at all times. [00:11:01]   EMAIL: podcast@bradventures.com   REFERENCES: Helen Fisher: She is a anthropologist who studies gender differences and the evolution of human emotions. John Gottman: Gottman’s “Four Horsemen” Predict Divorce: Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt, and Stonewalling Harville Hendricks: He is the author of “Getting the Love You Want” and “Keeping the Love you Find”. Esther Perel: She is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Christopher Ryan: Author of “Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What it Means for Modern Relationships”   QUOTES: “A conversation starting point can predict the direction that it is headed.” - Gottman “Treat your partner like you would a good client.  You have to woo them in the first place and then you know they could leave any time so you continue to treat them with the highest standard at all times.” - Perel Gottman research reveals that healthy couples have a 5:1 ratio of positive to negative comments, even in conflict. “You are either a team or not a team” – Dr. John Gottman “3 important relationship attributes: Safety, zero negativity, chronic affirmations”  - Dr. Harville Hendricks   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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Welcome to a detailed account of the benefits, rationale and how-to instructions for the fabulous health regimen of cold water therapy.  As you may know from watching my soon-viral YouTube video, I am big into his daily morning and evening chest freezer cold plunge regimen, for a variety of reasons detailed in the show. Cold exposure delivers an instant boost of mood elevating hormones into the brain, namely epinephrine and norepinephrine. It enhances blood circulation and oxygen delivery throughout the body, and delivers a potent anti-inflammatory effect. These are all hormetic benefits, meaning a brief, natural stressor that makes the body more efficient and resilient. Sauna exposure delivers similar hormetic benefits, as the body is challenged to work hard and cool back down or rewarm, in the case of a cold plunge to homeostasis.   TIMESTAMPS:  The benefits of cold therapy include honing our resiliency in overall immune function, cognitive function, and metabolic function.  However, it might not be the ideal way to recover from intense exercise. [00:00:37]   People who use cold water therapy actually have fewer upper respiratory infections than people who don't. [00:07:55]   Tony Robbins says this cold therapy actually trains his brain not to hesitate, but to act. [00:11:54]   Brad is really meditating while in the cold tub. Breathing is a huge component of cold exposure. [00:13:19]   Brad’s friend Dave Kobrine finishes his morning cold plunge routine with a jog for a couple of miles. [00:22:00]   Dude Spellings is convinced that cold therapy resets the autonomic nervous system. [00:24:28]   Being in the water long changes your mitochondrial heteroplasmy to look more like a young person. [00:29:45]   Brian McAndrew: "All I know is that the worse I made myself feel in the moment by staying as long as I could in the cold, the better I felt afterword in regard to mood."[00:32:41]   Mark Sisson talks about cold therapy "I'd also suggest that cold exposure helps improve your focus, confidence, and mental resilience particularly since you will improve your tolerance and appreciation over time. These benefits will carry over into all areas of life." [00:35:08]   “Dr. Dre”, a young friend of Brad, mustered up the courage to try this and as soon as he did it, he found his anxiety reduced. [00:36:11]   Brad describes his own fitness routines. [00:37:11]   Here the benefits and science of cold therapy are examined. Cold therapy helps your body control inflammation and blood circulation improves. [00:39:58]   Cooling the body and lowering of heart rate helps you fall into a good night's sleep. [00:42:22]   Cold exposure right after workout hampers the desirable inflammatory processes.  That's why it feels so good. [00:43:41]   Cold exposure also inhibits the functioning of the lymphatic system in clearing the inflammatory toxins from the blood stream. [00:44:01]   Andrew MacNaughton: "Don't help your body.  Otherwise you lose some of the adaptation you're seeking through your challenging workouts."[00:44:37]   The more counterintuitive it is, the more intuitive it becomes.[00:44:55]    Cold Therapy is not a proven way to stimulate fat reduction. [00:45:26]   The best practice is to warm up naturally. [00:47:02]   Norepinephrine can rise 200 to 300 percent with just a 20 second immersion into freezing water just a couple of times a week!  Norepinephrine helps reduce inflammation. [00:48:02]    Stay in until you shiver. [00:51:59]   How to get started on this cold therapy regimen. [00:55:29]     LINKS:  Brad’s viral YouTube video, Chest Freezer Cold Therapy  The exquisite MarksDailyApple article, The (Maybe Not So) Definitive Guide to Cold Therapy  Tony Robbins Cold Plunge  Aubrey Marcus Cold Shower and Breath Work  Epson Salts: Good for your chest freezer  What doesn’t kill us  Wim Hof: His method shows proper exposure to cold starts a cascade of health benefits.   Mitochondrial Heteroplasmy: A look at genetics in evolution and disease.  Rhonda Patrick: There’s more to our genes than just the so-called good and bad.   Telomeres:  If cells divided without telomeres, they would lose the ends of their chromosomes, and the necessary information they contain.  Kelly Starrett: A coach, physical therapist, author, speaker and creator of Mobility Wod  Whole Doods: Great photos on Instagram of delicious healthy meals.    QUOTES:  “The more counterintuitive it is, the more intuitive it becomes.” - Brad Kearns "Be sure to unplug the freezer before you jump in." - Brad Kearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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In this wide ranging and surprisingly vulnerable interview at Elle’s top secret crib/film and recording studio in the Santa Monica mountains, Elle describes the unlikely journey to her current position as a thyroid expert and health author, coach, and speaker. Dang, a few years ago Elle was doing personal assistant work (“window or aisle on that flight?”) for the Sisson family! She dreamed of writing a book about her arduous journey to healing your thyroid naturally, and finally made the dream a reality with the publication of The Paleo Thyroid Solution. For the past couple years, Elle has been promoting the book nonstop and it has sold through five printings. Elle mentions how her commitment to improv acting classes helps her gain confidence as a podcast host and public speaker. “If you can get on stage and do improv in front of strangers, you can do anything!”   Timestamps: What has been her journey through Hollywood to get her where she is? [00:02:11] Dr. Gary Forsman had a memorable podcast with Elle regarding your thyroid problem. [00:10:20] The podcast with Bethany Hamilton is so inspirational as she discusses what she has done with her life since losing her arm to a shark while surfing. [00:11:09] How can one maintain a positive attitude when things seem to go wrong? [00:13:36] Elle's life was progressing beautifully and her suddenly her arm stopped working! [00:15:12] How is she handling her disability? The disability of shame is brutal. [00:24:26] One of the messages for life is there are no failures, just learning experiences. [00:32:09] Brad talks about the former endurance athletes coming up with heart problems which have been attributed to the overtraining they did.  [00:35:42] Elle talks about how she was injured and how so many other hand and arm injuries occur just doing their jobs. [00:36:40] Elle has a governor helping her protect herself from anything repetitive that could injure her arm thus keeping her life in balance. [00:39:56] How can a listener use what they are hearing here to get such a positive attitude?  [00:41:03] How does one contract hypothyroidism? [00:49:47] Maybe the chronic cardio is from walking on egg shells and stress. [00:52:32] Sugar ingestion wires the pleasure center in the brain to the extent that it is similar to reaction from hard drugs.. [00:55:20] Elle's diet includes periods of fasting, but there is a correct way to do it.  [00:59:32] There are many doctors are poorly informed about the most recent findings in the field of nutrition. Depression can be the result of thyroid hormones. [01:04:34] Thyroid disease is greatly undiagnosed.  If you have some mysterious symptoms, ask for thyroid testing. Sixty percent of people go undiagnosed with hypothyroid disease. Learn what you can about your body so you can help your doctor take care of you.  [01:07:25]   QUOTES: “The disability of shame is very brutal.” - Elle Russ “Everyone has been to hell and back one way or the other.” - Lance Armstrong “Sugar ingestion wires your pleasure center in the brain to the extent that it similar to hard drug reaction” - Dr. Cate Shanahan   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page ElleRuss.com Soul Surfer movie My Foot is Too Big for the Glass Slipper “The Paleo Thyroid Solution” Louise Hay, “You Can Heal Your Life” Stop the Thyroid Madness (Best website for thyroid information)   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. 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After the most devastating loss imaginable on the biggest athletic stage on the planet—the World Cup—the Japanese men’s national soccer team cleaned up their locker room, leaving it spotless, and left a handwritten sign saying ‘thank you’ in Russian. Reaching the knockout rounds by surprise, Japan then faced the mighty Belgium (eventual finalists). Performing out of their minds, they took a 2-0 lead, setting themselves up for a historic upset. Unfortunately for Japan and their followers, they allowed three consecutive goals by Belgium. The final dagger came with only seconds left in regulation time—an absolute devastation when all observers fully expected to enter into a 15-minute overtime period after a draw in regulation time. When the whistle blew amidst Belgian bedlam celebration, Japanese players were sprawled out on the field, pounding the turf and fighting tears. Under these circumstances, what happened next was mind blowing. First they gathered to bow in unison to their supportive fans. After they showered, packed up, and departed the stadium for the final time in this 2018 tournament, their locker room was discovered to be absolutely spotless. The simple photograph went viral. The Japanese have a name for their evolved competitive spirit: doryoku (Door-e-oh-koo). Loosely translated, it means that the honor is in the effort, in contrast to the western fixation with winning at any cost. I compare and contrast the Japanese team’s evolved competitive attitude to the sordid tale of the USA men’s soccer team, as detailed in a Ringer.com exposé about dysfunction and infighting in the organization that culminated with them choking a chance to even qualify for the World Cup. Yes, this and other crap like Super Bowl heroes deflating footballs and denying it when caught, or “winners” misbehaving in real life ala Tiger Woods all stem from an unhealthy obsession with winning and misplaced competitive intensity that overlooks the higher ideals of competing. Please realize that the show title of Get Over Yourself was inspired by my own athletic experience; when I was able to maintain a healthy perspective, inspire others, and emphasize effort over obsession with results, I was able to thrive as an athlete. When I got “caught up” in a superficial obsession with winning, this resulted in extra stress, wasted energy, and poor decision-making. This led to overtraining and getting discouraged, instead of turning failure and defeat into growth opportunities and positive experiences. This is a brief, fast-moving, and pretty intense show with a profound message to reflect upon by all competitors in sports, career, and life in general. Take a breath, listen and reflect.   LINKS: Clean locker room: The Japanese team cleaned there locker room spotless when departing from the World Cup tournament. Fans cleaning up after themselves in the stands. Ringer.com: USA soccer team dysfunction: It was the culmination of nearly a decade of mismanagement that broke the U.S. soccer team’s spirit and condemned them to failure.   REFERENCES: Tiger Woods: This new book on the famous sports legend opens some doors about Tiger’s life that been unknown to the general public. It is a good example of our obsession with winning John Wooden: Wooden was basketball player and eventually was  regarded as one of the wisest and best college coaches in the history of basketball. He’s famous for some unforgettable quotes about life. You’ve Gotta Have WA: A book that remains the definitive text on Japanese culture seen through the lens of sport.   NOTES: Doryoku: Japanese word meaning effort or hard worker. A visible demonstration of hard work and giving one's best effort where commitment and effort are rewarded over achievement.   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. 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I head to San Diego, via Mexico (relevant shortly) to catch up with one of the great health leaders of the planet, Dr. Peter Attia. Peter is a prominent longevity physician, ketogenic diet expert, ultra-endurance athlete, crazy self-experimenter (always in the name of science!), and as of July 2018 launch, host of an outstanding new podcast called The Drive. His A-game is now all organized at PeterAttiaMD.com. Sign up for his newsletter, subscribe to The Drive podcast and digest the great “Nerd Safari” articles on his website. Hang on for a wild ride with Peter and learn about the best way to live a long, healthy life, escape the trap of disease and dysfunction that have reached epidemic proportions today, and go off onto interesting tangents. As Peter describes on his Twitter bio, he is a man obsessed with living a passionate and intense life, whether in his career in health and medicine or his hobbies like auto racing, archery, well-chronicled dietary and fitness experiments, or trying to be a super dad to kids 10, 4 and 1. Yes, Peter is a rare and exalted breed of chingón- Spanish for bad ass. Dropping Spanish here is appropriate because I had just returned from a Mexico vacation the night before our podcast, and with a only a couple minutes left in the interview, I suddenly became super dizzy and sweaty and had to collapse onto the couch of Peter’s guest house! After a recovery period under the watchful eye of a physician (that would be Peter) and a Nurse Practitioner (Peter's wife Jill, who arrived from the beach to discover this interesting situation), we finished the show with a perfectly-timed cameo from daughter Olivia. Now you have to listen to the whole show! Anyway, Peter lives his life with passion and intensity – attributes sorely missing as we grow more affluent, screen-addicted, and lazy in modern society. You’ll pick up on Peter’s A-game when he goes off on motorists who mess with cyclists on the road. He relates how lost a friend from a cycling accident, so this issue understandably strikes a deep chord. I also picked up on this theme when he arrived at Peter’s house as he was having an extremely animated telephone conversation with the f-word getting lots of action. He explained that he was talking to a close business associate (Bob Kaplan, head research analyst for PeterAttiaMD.com) and how they benefit from venting to each other on occasion! In the next breath, he explained the importance of compartmentalizing and controlling emotions, relating that he would never want his kids to hear such a phone call because they are too young to understand the context. Peter’s calling is to fight the epic battle to cure diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease. As evolutionary health enthusiasts realize, this is truly a battle against the forces of flawed and dated conventional wisdom, and manipulative marketing from big food and big pharma entities. Watch Peter’s amazing TED MED talk where he breaks down at the end, apologizing for feeling judgmental about a diabetes patient, while suggesting that we may have the story of obesity and diabetes all wrong. As Gary Taubes wrote in his book, Why We Get Fat, “obesity and sloth are not causes of obesity, they are symptoms.” What this means is that getting fat is your body’s effort to mitigate the damage caused by the disease condition of insulin resistance. Are you with me? People who put together the one-two punch of unlucky genes and high carbohydrate dietary patterns become insulin resistant and get fat. The high insulin-producing diet messes up their appetite and fat storage hormones so that they are hungry too often, more likely to end up storing ingested calories as fat, and feel too tired to be physically active. Commanding a human to not eat when they’re hungry or to get their ass off the couch to exercise when their bloodstream is literally starved of energy, is missing the mark. In his TED MED talk, Peter draws the analogy of doctors treating patients for bruises caused by repeated whacking shin on a coffee table, when you might instead just move the coffee table! Peter’s reflections on this important matter started years ago when he was adding excess body fat despite doing literally hours of endurance training each day in preparation for his 2006 swim from Catalina Island to Los Angeles (21 miles!) He was diagnosed as pre-diabetic despite his athletic (but massively carbohydrate-dependent) lifestyle, which is as good a wakeup call as you can imagine to second guess the mainstream notions that portion control and vigorous exercise are the keys to staying trim and healthy. The show gets rolling with Peter discussing how to avoid the most common disease conditions of modern life: heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease. Peter’s approach is to tackle the “low hanging fruit” and reach 80 percent of your longevity potential. While he’s been deep into study of diet, and himself remained in strict nutritional ketosis for three years from 2011 to 2014 (monitoring his glucose levels with a surgically implanted glucose monitor in his abdomen), he prefers to dispense the simple advice of eating wholesome natural foods and staying away from processed modern foods. Beyond optimizing your diet, implementing some sensible exercise habits and obtaining adequate sleep get you pretty darn far down the road to longevity. Simple as that, but Peter relates that many of us know what to do and simply don’t do it for myriad reasons. Peter’s been on many podcasts with detailed scientific discussion of his longevity and scientific interests, so pursuant to the Get Over Yourself mission of emphasizing the unplugged, we go off on some tangents—all credit to Peter here—and cover some stuff you might not hear from his other show appearances. For example, he delivers some impassioned insights that may save the life of a road cyclist out there listening someday. No kidding. Peter discusses how insulin AUC (area under the curve) is perhaps his favorite longevity marker. Impossible to measure practically, but the concept is that you produce an optimally minimal amount of insulin over your lifetime to get the job done (deliver nutrients to cells throughout the body) and how this goal might reconcile with the seemingly disparate idea of eating plenty of nutritious calories to fuel athletic performance and recovery. It gets a little sciency at times but you’ll get quickly brought back to some relevant takeaway points, especially if you do a little googling as needed. The show progressed into the science of athletic peak performance and genetics, with cameos here for Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and Tour de France champ Chris Froome. You will pick up some great tips about being a peak performer because this guy is like no other; he just goes hard in every direction and lives by this fundamental principle of pursuing mastery in whatever you do. Be sure to subscribe to his newsletter and podcast at peterattiamd.com if you care about getting the very best health information. Here’s a great quote from his introductory website message to give you a further appreciation for what Peter is all about:  “If the title of an article starts with “8 Essential Foods for…,” or the like, chances are it’s not worth reading. To really learn something requires contemplation and thinking—even as the reader—and over time this leads to new insights, which is one of the most rewarding experiences I have come to know. It’s the reason why I get so excited when a patient asks me a question I don’t know the answer to. I want to learn more each day, ask better questions, create and connect more dots, and engage my curiosity.”   TIMESTAMPS: Peter is working with an exciting research team of people from many different backgrounds always searching for answers to longevity. [08:04] His medical practice is located in San Diego and New York City basically helping to implement a model into the patient's own individual needs. It differs greatly from regular medical practice. [00:11:25] Peter’s recommendations to avoid disease. [00:13:32] What about eating things in moderation? [00:18:04] Depleted glycogen is not a problem for ketogenic athletes. [00:22:03] How does Peter's current diet work when he is in and out of ketosis? [00:24:49] Does he ever cheat? [00:29:00] Can one get up and over one's previous fitness level by virtue of having better fat burning? [00:32:58]Is the amount of insulin one produces affecting longevity? [00:33:46] Peter has a quarterly eating system he describes here. (Ketosis, fasting, nutritional ketosis, time restricted feeding.)[00:37:49] What you eat post workout makes a real difference in how one recovers. [00:39:42] What is the psychology that comes into play when one gets emotional? [00:44:20] Road biking is one of the most dangerous activities in the world. [00:49:10] Peter trained and then swam from Catalina Island to San Pedro, California in 10 hours. Wasn't he worried about sharks? [00:54:54] When you are a performing athlete, can you still have excess body weight? [00:58:22] What would be the ideal physique of a good marathon runner? Aerodynamics are important. [01:00:10] Swimming is different because of the density of the water. One wants to avoid drag. [01:07:50] The disastrous effects of overtraining are underestimated. [01:10:22] When you compare yourself with other accomplished athletes, you can learn a great deal. [01:12:11] What are Peter's athletic goals? He talks about working to improve his skills in varied activities. [01:15:26]   LINKS: Peter Attia, M.D. focuses his medical practice to applying nutritional biochemistry, exercise physiology, sleep physiology and basically studying how to improve your longevity. He is a very accomplished athlete in many different fields that he talks about here. Usain Bolt: The world’s fastest man. He is playing soccer now. Breaking 2: Documentary from a 2017 race with three runners attempting to break the two-hour marathon barrier. Tom Dolan: Doesn’t look like a swimmer, but he has won many races. The Drive: Peter Attia has entered the world of podcasting. His new series up every Monday is hyperlinked and has lengthy show notes. Chris Froome: British cyclist winning the Tour de France in 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2013. TED MED Speaker: Dr. Peter Attia talks about the “Obesity Crisis”. Is it a disguise for a deeper problem? Phil Mickelson: a fine golfer, who under the shadow of other golfers, had many second places. Michael Phelps: By the time the Olympics were in Rio in 2016 Phelps had collected a total of 23 gold, three silvers, and two bronzes at the Olympics. RAAM (Race Across America): The World’s toughest bicycle race starts in Oceanside California and finishes at City Dock in Annapolis, Maryland. Get ready…Next one is in June 2019! Swimming the Catalina channel: Swimming about 30,000 strokes for 20.2 miles, he was the 120th person to do this. View the YouTube of this feat.   QUOTES: "The journey of getting better at something is very important." "The best outcomes are when you are cycling between periods of anabolism and catabolism." "Thrust and drag avoidance are everything in swimming."   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! 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Welcome to the B.rad Podcast! This show is about pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life. This is the mission I want to inform, inspire, and motivate you to join me on! The B.rad podcast show covers diet, fitness, peak performance, personal growth, relationships, happiness and longevity. I'm serious about my peak performance goals and the information I share, but I think we can all benefit from a light-hearted approach to kicking ass - so you'll get the message with a sense of humor and a little spice at times. The B.rad podcast delivers lively mix of long-form interviews with unique and super-interesting guests - bestselling authors, thought leaders and champions, detailed presentations from me to get you focused on optimal diet, exercise, sleep and recovery practices, and brief “Breather” shows where I give you a short message about the important topics I cover in detail during the interviews and longer presentations. You'll learn from some of world's leading experts on ancestral health, athletic performance and recovery, healthy relationship dynamics, sleep, stress management, mindfulness, how to focus in the age of distraction, and many other interesting subjects. My favorite part of about the podcast is learning life-changing insights from these amazing experts and sharing them with you. Check out my podcast website to see some of the great interview guests and engage with all the content. So, I'm a former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete, Guinness World Record setting speedgolfer, New York Times bestselling author with Mark Sisson - we've written many books together and promoted the Primal Lifestyle for many years and of course host of this Apple Podcast top-10 ranked FITNESS category podcast. Today, my passion is sprinting and high jumping in masters track and field. My expertise comes from elite athletic performance, and that certainly frames my message today. I'll help you sort out what's hype from what's sensible, and make sure that your fitness and athletic goals successfully support health and longevity. Oh another thing - I'm trying hard to be myself at all times, and be open, completely honest, authentic, and vulnerable. We have so much great information these days, but there's also too much posturing and promoting and showing off to the extent that it's easy to feel like you're falling behind and not enough. I want us to do the best we can with our current circumstances, and get away from superficial motivators and the measuring, judging forces of modern life. When I was a professional triathlete, I learned that it was critical to release the attachment of self-esteem to the outcome in order to be your best. Instead, its essential to cultivate a pure motivation and an intuitive approach to peak performance goals - to get over ourselves and appreciate the process of personal growth. Thank you so much for finding the B.rad podcast and checking it out. I encourage you to connect on email: podcast@bradventures.com or with me on social media. It's time to B.rad!   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.