For this episode, we welcomed back Neil Gyte to discuss his recent feat of swimming 22 miles with his brother in a cold Scottish lake. Quite an undertaking, to say the least, and I know you'll be fascinated with this conversation.    What we discussed:    Brief overview of the swim challenge emphasizing the goal of demonstrating metabolic flexibility by using fat as a fuel source (1:58) His motivation for the challenge and how he prepared (4:58) Challenges he faced, including balancing...

Are you tired of being content with a dad bod? Dane Palarino, founder of Dad Bod Sculptors, noticed a decline in his health and fitness by the age of 42. He decided to do something about his declining health and physique, and Dad Bod Sculptors was born. This was a great conversation that I'm sure you'll enjoy.    What we discussed:    Dane's journey to health and fitness and the catalyst that caused him to make a change (1:19) The impact that career success can have on your health (3:24)...

Are you frustrated with the healthcare system–health insurance, in particular? Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a company that deploys a crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills. I am a member of CrowdHealth and have had nothing short of an amazing experience with them thus far. It was a pleasure to speak to Andy and I’m excited to share this episode with you.     What you’ll hear:    Andy’s background and motivation for starting CrowdHealth (1:34) ...

Marc Lobliner has been in the fitness space for as long as I can remember.  He's got a wealth of information to share regarding fitness, habits, longevity, and much more.  We covered a little bit of everything in this episode and I'm looking forward to welcoming him back for another discussion.  What you'll hear:    Marc's experience with a ketogenic diet and the benefits it offers everyone from sedentary individuals to athletes (1:00) His unique metabolism, and the importance of...

For this episode, I welcome back former client and good friend, Michael Denehy, to discuss our recent elk hunting trip in the Rockies.    What you'll hear:   Our previous elk hunting trip and how we prepared for this one (2:08) Big Texas steak challenge and our covered wagon experience (4:02) Traveling to Pagosa Springs and our initial preparations (8:38) Gun zeroing and trailhead scouting (12:25) Our opening day and initial encounters (19:39) Spotting the bull and taking a shot (31:28)...

How is the quality of your sleep? Dr. Peter Martone has been dedicated to creating the happiest, healthiest most well-rested tribe of people on the planet for over the past 20 years. He is the owner of Atlantis Chiropractic Wellness Centers and the inventor of the Neck Nest, a revolutionary new pillow that is designed to improve your posture while you sleep. Dr. Martone's techniques have been featured nationally on CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX news stations and currently travels the country teaching...

Are you a woman approaching 50, wondering if this is as good as it gets? Lori Balue is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Adapt-Certified Functional Health Coach who is helping women over 50 lose weight for good and to reclaim the 2nd half of their life to live pain free, stay active, and reverse age beautifully.    She is on a mission to empower women to choose health as their wealth over becoming overweight and having more health issues as they age.   After...

If you're interested in the science beyond detoxing your body of heavy metals and free radicals, this is the episode for you. Dr. Nayan Patel is a sought after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom develop medication for their clients and design a patient specific drug and nutrition regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEO's and physicians themselves.   He recently published his...

Do you practice breathwork techniques? In this episode, Niraj Naik shares his transformative journey from a pharmacist to a breathwork expert, highlighting the health benefits of breath techniques. He discusses his experiences with ulcerative colitis, which led him to explore alternative health methods. Niraj explains the importance of carbon dioxide in oxygen delivery and the effects of nostril dominance on brain function. You will learn about aligning biorhythms with breath practices and...

Dan Turner is a former pro-wrestler turned business owner. He spends his time working with people living with two diabetes, helping them to get healthy and fit. Dan totally turned his health around and is in inspiration to those in his community. It was a pleasure to speak with him and I know you'll enjoy this episode.   What you'll hear:   Dan's background and current ventures (1:13) Travel hacks and health routines (3:12) His wrestling career and lifestyle (4:14) Transition to business...

Miguel Bautista suffered from, and overcame, chronic fatigue syndrome, and has dedicated his life to helping others break free from this debilitating disorder. This was an uplifting and inspiring conversation and I know you'll find it helpful.    What you'll hear:    Miguel's background and handling burnout and anxiety (2:09) His diagnosis and medical journey (4:40) Understanding the root cause (7:34) Symptoms and multiple medical tests (10:04) His recovery principles and mindset towards...

07Andy Triana is a fitness expert, philanthropist, and likely a genius. He has his hands in a little of everything, from exercise physiology to a nonprofit benefitting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I learned so much from this conversation and can't wait to have him back for a follow-up.  I know you'll take something from this episode as well.    What we discussed:    Andy's background and current projects (1:20) The importance of versatility in fitness (2:40) Natural bodybuilding...

Have you considered eating Oreo cookies to lower your cholesterol numbers? Nick Norwitz did just that, with success, along with many other metabolic experiments. Nick is an academic, a researcher, and a scientist at heart. It was a lot of fun to do a metabolic deep dive with him and I know you'll also enjoy this episode.    What we discussed:    Nick's background and personal journey with illness and nutrition (2:15) His personal experience with the ketogenic diet and his frustration...

How do you respond to adversity? Morgan Arbez is a distinguished entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary CEO of GRIT Distribution, renowned for her ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. With a proven track record of scaling and exiting businesses, she is deeply committed to empowering others to realize their inherent potential and achieve greatness. She has battled adversity and came back stronger because of it. Morgan and I have a lot in common and it was a very...

If you've been following me for a while, you know how strongly I feel about extreme caloric restriction and how important it is to reverse diet. For this episode, we welcome guest Joe Hoye, who knows his way around reverse dieting and how crucial it is to healing from chronic undereating. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast and I know you'll learn something from this episode.    What we discussed:    Joe's journey into fitness and coaching (2:11) Challenges and the unexpected...

Nathan Johnson seeks to help the South Asian community create lasting health transformations. A self-proclaimed "fat kid," he became a personal trainer by accidentca and has found his niche with the South Asian population. It was a pleasure talking about fitness and business with him and I know you'll find this episode helpful as well.  What you'll hear:   How he niched down to this particular demographic (2:23) Challenges with South Asian and Indian cuisine (3:32) Dietary habits and...

Bo Eason is a former NFL standout, acclaimed Broadway playwright and performer, and international presence/story coach. He has trained with some of the world's most brilliant performance and movement coaches, logging over 20,000 hours on stage crafting and presenting his personal story. Bo is now dedicated to helping others tap the power of their personal story and become effective, persuasive communicators. (https://boeason.com/) Bo and I discussed the many ways you can bring your best self...

Do you struggle with mindset when life throws you challenges? Alyssa McClellan is a keto-fueled ultra-endurance runner and an absolute beast. We discussed fueling strategies, mindset, and much more. I know this episode will inspire you.  What we discussed:    Details on competing in the Habanero 100 (2:18) Lessons she's learned from previous races (4:48) Gear and footwear preferences (6:33) Transition from CrossFit to ultra running (11:05) The importance of setting goals and pushing...

I met Raymond at Hack Your Health this past year and was delighted to find we have a lot in common. During this episode, we had a great conversation and covered everything from food production to parenting. I know you'll find something to take away from this episode.    What we discussed:   Raymond's homesteading journey and USDA challenges (2:24) Natural bodybuilding and a ketogenic diet (6:29) Regenerative agriculture and local community support (7:39) Benefits of supporting and...

For this episode, I welcomed a good friend and creator of the best meat sticks on the market, Trevor Gibbs. We met at last year's Keto Con and discovered we have a ton in common. He sent me a sample of his meat sticks and I was hooked.  It was great to chat with him on the podcast and I know you'll enjoy this episode as well.    What you'll hear:   Trevor's backstory and how we met (1:47) Rebranding and market strategy (5:16) Product development and quality assurance (11:28) Challenges...

Have you watched someone you love suffer from Alzheimer's? Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to dementia patients. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and...

Do you get lost in the weeds when it comes to sugar-alternatives? Neil Gyte is the Chief Business Officer of RxSugar, a company that produces allulose and other delicious products. It was a pleasure speaking with him about his passion for helping others with their metabolic health and learning about his company. I'm sure you'll take something from this conversation.    What we discussed:   Neil's mission (1:51) What exactly allulose is and its benefits (3:55) Allulose as compared to...

If you think you know everything there is to know about menopause, think again. We've had multiple episodes on this topic, and this one was especially informative and easy to understand. If you're struggling with menopausal symptoms, this is definitely the episode for you.  What you'll learn:   Kristin and Maria's background and their motivation for writing The Great Menopause Myth (1:44) Misinformation and poorly designed health advice for midlife women (5:17) Hormone replacement...

If growing a business is your focus, this episode is for you! Yuri Elkaim is the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur. He has built multiple 7-figure health businesses and has coached more than 500,000 men and women towards their goals, and has battled his own health issues as well. It was a very informative conversation and I know you'll enjoy it.   What you'll hear:   Yuri's origin story and health journey (1:31) His transition to healthpreneurship (5:14) The challenges of being an...