The B.rad Podcast

The Three Most Important Workouts For Longevity (That You Probably Aren't Doing!)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Hey, Brad Kearns here with some thoughts from my morning walk about the foundation of any excellent, well-rounded fitness program for peak performance, vitality, fat loss, and longevity.

Did you know half of regular runners get an overuse injury every year, and 25% of regular runners are injured at any given time?

In this episode, I explain why the modern endurance running approach is deeply flawed, why walking provides an excellent aerobic conditioning effect with minimal impact load or injury risk, and why it should be the foundation from which you launch your more ambitious fitness activities. I also share why resistance training is the missing link for many people, including Dr. Doug McGuff's “Big Five” workout, and why true sprinting—not long HIIT sessions—is the single best workout ever known to mankind in terms of return on investment for reducing excess body fat, promoting overall functional fitness, and supporting longevity.

Research reveals that anaerobic muscle fibers decline at a rate of around 40% per decade without intervention, compared to roughly 10% for the aerobic system. That's why we have a critical obligation for longevity to hone the anaerobic system with brief, explosive maximum efforts.

The three fitness laws are simple: move frequently at a slow pace, lift heavy things, and sprint once in a while. That is the winning ticket for true fitness, weight loss, and longevity.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad emphasizes the importance of walking as an activity from which to launch your more ambitious fitness activities. [01:51]

Steady state cardiovascular exercise and other extreme endurance exercises often create injuries. [03:01]

Sprinting is the single best workout known to mankind! It's all about quality, explosiveness, power, lots of rest in between. [08:30]

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Manage Your Emotional Response With 4 "Tiny Shifts" | Dr. Elisha Goldstein

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000

What if the emotional patterns you struggle with aren’t actually who you are? What if they’re just patterns—and patterns can be interrupted?

I’m joined by Dr. Elisha Goldstein, returning to the show eight years after his first appearance, to talk about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health Transforms Stress, Relationships, and Longevity. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about healthy eating, exercise, fitness, sleep, and all the things we do to live a long and healthy life, but what about the emotional stuff? Because Elisha makes the case that emotional longevity is just as important as physical longevity—and that living in a high-stress, agitated pattern can potentially take years off your life.

We get into his simple 4-R method: recognize, release, refocus, reinforce, which can help you catch yourself in an overwhelmed loop before you spiral into those undesirable, repeatable patterns. We talk about why the skills we learn can easily fail us when we need them the most—when we’re under pressure, agitated, or triggered—and how to create more space between stimulus and response.

Elisha explains why emotions are biology, how getting in touch with what’s happening in your body can change the way you respond, and why asking your brain better questions can lead to better answers. We also talk about the everyday moments that can send us into these patterns, from traffic to social media outrage to difficult relationships, and Elisha shares a personal story about getting scammed online that puts all of this to the test in real time.

This is a fascinating conversation about emotional health, longevity, and learning to recognize the patterns that drive our behavior so we can interrupt them and give ourselves more choice in the moments when we need it most.

TIMESTAMPS:

Can Dr. Goldstein's 4-R method be the tool we need when we get under emotional stress and dysregulation? [01:03]

We live in stressful times. Even when we see ourselves as living a healthy life, we might not be aware of how this stress is effecting our body. [07:01]

The moment of awareness when you realize that you are tense, your heart rate is up, that's when you begin to recover. [10:25]

Your body always has a physical response. You can learn to map your feelings on your body. [15:10]

Our responses are just a pattern, not part of our identity. [20:01]

If a label (diagnosis) is helpful to you to identify something so you can better understand the pattern and create an intervention, it can be helpful. [25:24]

Trauma can be passed through generations. [27:14]

We learn to refocus. What do I need right now? [30:47]

When you can identify what you are feeling, your brain is mapping the sensation. [38:33]

Asking yourself questions like "What do I need? "Why aren't I kinder to myself?" puts you in a more empowering place. [44:15]

When dealing with being taken advantage of, what comes after anger? [46:21]

An example could be if there was friction in your relationship, you can ask yourself, "What would it be like if I just stopped trying to argue and just listened instead?" [47:44]

Social media can be very much a detriment in a lot of ways to our minds and our culture. [49:51]

If you get wrapped up in some news that upsets you, it makes you obsess about it, creating anxiety. [51:24]

If you can overcome a pattern once, and not react with that triggered response, it's a huge breakthrough. [54:27]

Listen to your experience. [01:02:03]

If your message to yourself is, "I should be able to shift my perspective and feel better," you are just feeding the feeling of shame. [01:05:39]

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"A Tweak A Week": Secrets to Transforming Your Diet And Health The Right Way | Ben Azadi

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Get ready for another great show with Ben Azadi, author of the new book KetoFlex. Ben has an incredible story—after struggling with obesity and depression in his early 20s, he lost 80 pounds and completely transformed his health.

Today he's helping people better understand metabolism, fasting, and the ketogenic diet by simplifying complex science and turning it into practical, actionable habits that don't feel overwhelming.

We talk about why eating too close to bedtime can interfere with your body's biggest fat-burning window of the day, why Ben believes in making just one "tweak a week" instead of overhauling your life overnight, and why he says, "You don't lose weight to get healthy—you get healthy to lose weight."

We also discuss metabolic flexibility, the role of hyperinsulinemia and seed oils in today's obesity epidemic, why keto isn't meant to be a forever diet, and the simple mindset shifts that make lasting change possible—including Ben's memorable reminder: "If you treat your health casually, you'll end up a casualty." Ben also shares the productivity habits that have helped him write multiple bestselling books while staying focused on his mission of helping others reclaim their health.

Ben Azadi is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and functional diagnostic nutritionist known as "The Health Detective." After struggling with obesity and depression in his early 20s, he transformed his health by losing 80 pounds and reducing his body fat to 6%—an experience that inspired his mission to help others improve their metabolic health. Today, Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp, where he educates people on intermittent fasting, the ketogenic diet, and metabolic flexibility. He is also the host of the award-winning Metabolic Freedom podcast, which was named Keto Podcast of the Year at the 2022 Metabolic Health Summit.

TIMESTAMPS:

Ben Azadi explains in this podcast some complex scientific insights about sleep, about metabolic health, about how the body's supposed to burn fat while we sleep, about what's going on during the day and how to manage this global obesity epidemic. [01:05]

Ben's story of being a very unhealthy depressed young man involves an 80-pound weight loss he experienced. This started his journey toward better health. He will explain the basics of the ketogenic diet. [04:55]

If you treat your health casually, you'll end up a casualty. If you are 23 years old or 63 years old, your body will respond when you change the signals you're giving it. [10:10]

What does it take to get motivated and inspired to take on the responsibility of managing your own health? [16:31]

When you eat too close to bedtime, you're missing out on the most important window within a 24-hour period for fat loss and fat burning. [18:14]

If you eat the same meal in the morning and evening with exactly the same calories and micronutrients, the insulin response is different. [22:44]

When you are most insulin sensitive in the morning, is that a good time to fast? [28:40]

If you put rules and guidelines into your life, that is a really nice method of succeeding. [32:34]

Start with whole foods, start with good sleep, start with movement and then build from there. [37:33]

Keto Flex is a spin on metabolic flexibility. It's do keto but don't do it forever. [38:22]

When you're in ketosis, it signals to your body that you're going through kind of like a famine. It's a stressor to the body. [43:13]

How did Ben lose 80 pounds in nine months? You don't lose weight to get healthy, you get healthy to lose weight. [48:54]

Are seed oils promoting hyperinsulinemia or are there other things at play here that's interfering with our ability to burn stored body fat? [52:33]

The definition of whole food is that it is a single ingredient food. [58:11]

What kind of application does the consumption of exogenous ketones have? [58:42]

Ben explains his KetoFlex plan here. [01:01:04]

Ben shares some of his secrets of managing his busy life, writing books, teaching, podcasting and keeping that 80 pounds off. [01:06:16]

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Could Cacao Be The #1 Superfood Of All-Time?

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to a most informative and inspiring show about the amazing ancient superfood of cacao!

This episode will give you everything you need to know about its remarkable health benefits, healing properties, and how to choose the most sustainable, eco-friendly, fair-trade bean-to-bar products. You will learn about the fascinating history of cacao as a sacred food, currency, and medicine, why it remains one of the most highly regarded superfoods on the planet, and how the food industry took this extraordinary raw material, stripped out everything useful, and transformed it into little more than a heavily sugared version of the original.

Along the way, I explain the science in plain English—from the powerful polyphenols that support your heart, brain, blood pressure, gut microbiome, metabolism, and mood, to why cacao may be the single most antioxidant-rich food you can eat.

I also reveal the disturbing reality behind much of today's commercial chocolate industry, including how mainstream processing destroys many of cacao's most valuable compounds and why ethical sourcing matters. You'll learn the difference between raw cacao powder, cacao nibs, and high-percentage dark chocolate, how to identify truly high-quality bean-to-bar chocolate, why I became a dark chocolate connoisseur, and the artisan brands I recommend.

When this episode is over, you're never going to look at a chocolate bar the same way again, and you'll be fully armed to make the best product purchasing decisions and obtain the maximum benefits from consuming foods high in nutritious cacao.

TIMESTAMPS:

Cacao is one of the most highly regarded superfoods on the planet. [00:56]

When you are finished listening to this episode, you will never look at a chocolate bar the same way again. [02:28]

The best way to enjoy chocolate is to put it on your tongue and allow the flavor to dissolve in your mouth. [06:38]

The history of cacao is fascinating. It is one of the most nutrient dense, biologically active foods in all of human history. [08:10]

Early civilationa learned to ferment, roast, and grind cacao beans into a drink. It was more than a flavoring agent, it was very much a spriitual centerpiece as well as used for medicinal purposes. [10:11]

After the Europeans added sugar to cacao, it lost some of its medicinal purpose, although it still is a good source of antioxidants. [12:29]

There are many cardiovascular benefits from cacao. It improves platelet function. [18:17]

Cacao has been shown in studies to produce meaningful reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. It is also known to help boost levels of HDL (high density lipoproteins.) [20:55]

Cacao consumption improves your overall lipid profiles, including helping with healthy triglyceride levels. [27:24]

Does cacao help with weight loss goals? [28:27]

Cacao has an impact on brain function and mood. [31:37]

In contrast to the powerful, hard and fast effects of caffeine, theobromine in cacao works more slowly. It has a gentler mechanism and a longer half life. [35:08]

Studies show wonderful benefits from cacao on the gut. It has been identified as a potent prebiotic which is what feed probiotics to flourish in the intestinal tract. [38:59]

Reasearch shows cacao has properties protecting you from UV damage from sunburn. [46:35]

Just how damaging to health is mainstream modern chocolate processing? One of the terrible aspects of the low-priced chocolate is because of the support of child slave labor harvesting these beans. [50:02]

Look for the designation of "bean to bar" on the product. It should also have cacao beans as the first ingredient. [55:05]

In mainstream processing of the beans, they have to use super high temperatures which degrades the polyphenol. [57:17]

There are three categories of products which can deliver these wonderful health benefits. [01:00:07]

When the bar is above 80%, this is where most of the research showing cardiovascular cognitive benefits was conducted. The words "cacao beans" should be the first ingredient on the label. [01:05:53]

Brad lists his recommendations for good chocolate bars. [01:19:44]

How much chocolate should one consume? [[01:29:06]

Do not refrigerate high quality dark chocolate. [01:32:50]

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The World's Fittest Woman Trains Easier Than You Think! | Lauren Weeks

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Hey, how about a podcast guest of the fittest female athlete in the world?

Her name is Lauren Weeks and she is a Hyrox legend and a three-time world champion widely considered to be the most decorated competitor in the sport’s history and the world’s fittest woman. That’s a title you can throw around and argue about, but she has a legitimate claim because Hyrox is an incredible athletic challenge that demands both extreme endurance capability and the strength and power to perform these challenging stations that happen in between one-kilometer runs.

Lauren breaks down the entire Hyrox competition, how this fitness sensation has taken the fitness world by storm, and her journey to becoming a three-time world champion—including winning world championships, competing while eight months pregnant, returning to take second in the world, and eventually breaking the world record in both the pro and open divisions.

You’re also going to learn some really interesting insights about her training. Sneak peek: most of her training is comfortably paced. I want to pound this message into our heads over and over—here is a woman performing at the very highest level ever seen in total athletic, functional fitness, and most of the time she’s training well within her capacity.

Lauren shares how she balances aerobic training, strength work, and specific Hyrox preparation, and why building your aerobic system, staying strong, and training consistently are the foundation for performing at the highest level and staying fit and healthy throughout life.

TIMESTAMPS:

Lauren Weeks, World Champion in Hyrox, is here to give an explanation of the sport and some trips for training. [01:03]

It's a sport that encourages you to have an aerobic base, but also work on strength, which I think is really important for longevity. Lauren explains the stations. [04:29]

So pacing, no matter what level you're at, is gonna be incredibly important. [12:18]

If you're racing full bore for around an hour, that's pretty much the definition of the anaerobic threshold. [16:01]

The participants in these events vary in their skill level. There are divisions differing in the weights at the stations. [19:11]

On average, the average time is probably just about 90 minutes, but the range is anywhere from just under an hour to probably just over three hours. [22:31]

Range of motion might be a problem for folks who haven't trained for these stations. [25:17]

Did it take a long time for Lauren to get to the world champion level? What is it like being a professional these days? [27:04]

How many different events are there on the calendar? [32:48]

What does her daily training regimen look like? [34:54]

How can you be 8 months pregnant and compete in a Hyrox competition? [45:55]

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Four Rest Days A Week To Become World Champion? The Truth About Recovery | Cynthia Monteleone

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

I am so excited to welcome back to the B.rad Podcast, Cynthia Monteleone, my good friend and sprinting mentor coach to numerous Olympic and world champion masters track and field athletes, and a former world champion herself in the 400 meters for women aged 45 and over!

Our last show was dedicated to discussing the dangers of chronic endurance training and the wide-ranging physiological benefits of sprinting. This conversation is focused on another hugely important topic: recovery.

The workout is the signal. The recovery is where the adaptation occurs.

You’re going to learn how Cynthia became a world champion in sprinting while taking four days off per week to recover, why cortisol is not the enemy, and the difference between the productive stress of training and the chronic stress that can interfere with health, hormones, and performance.

We also get into sprinting for longevity, chasing youth versus chasing longevity, and the simple recovery habits that matter most: sleep, walking, sunlight, spending time with family, and creating space where your body and nervous system can rebuild.

TIMESTAMPS:

The body doesn't know whether the stress comes from sprinting, scrolling, financial pressure, or a difficult conversation. It simply responds to stress. [03:37]

Cynthia publishes a free newsletter with educational information on various topics such as the importance of recovery. [05:51]

There is a difference between chasing youth and chasing longevity. [08:44]

The problem of taking outside hormone replacements is common. [12:23]

There are natural ways to get around some symptoms like those that hit women in midlife. Men often aromatize testosterone into estrogen, thus the spare tire. [18:10]

Cynthia uses a metabolic pinch to analyze what is going on in a client's body. This is based in Chinese medicine. [21:04]

The workout is the signal and the recovery is where the adaptation occurs. [22:03]

There's a lot of misunderstanding and misinterpretation about what cortisol does in the body. Learn to use Eustress in a positive way. [24:07]

Beer creates this enzyme aromatase that changes the testosterone to estrogen. [33:27]

If anyone wants to track their longevity potential and their overall wellness and vitality, test your sex hormones frequently. The more calories burned, more classes attended, more miles run, still creates worse results, especially for the menopausal female [34:80]

Aging with a broken body is not the best quality of life. [39:04]

How can someone become a champion and win the medal but take tremendous amount of recovery time? Don't you have to train every day? [43:18]

Walking after meals is such a great habit to adopt. [47:27]

Walking in those barefoot shoes basically strengthens your foot. [50:17]

Getting the right amount of sleep is essential for all your endeavors. [56:86]

Find joy in what you are doing. Decompress, let go of stress. These are very important for recovery and longevity. [01:03:11]

Some people think if you have a good diet, you don't need supplements. Some are based in ancestral medicine. [01:03:47]

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Five Ways You May Be Screwing Up Your Fitness Goals - Even If You're Hard Core!

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

The more hardcore and devoted you get to fitness, the more risk you bring that you might actually be doing things the wrong way and getting counterproductive results.

In this episode, I break down 5 ways you may be screwing up your fitness goals—even if you’re consistent, disciplined, and training hard.

We talk about why sleep, rest, recovery, and downtime are the foundation for everything else, why the body is a dynamic organism and not a machine you can program, and why you have to be careful about outsourcing your intuition to technology.

I also dive into why VO2 max is overhyped, why zone 1 deserves more attention, how chronic cardio and narrow fitness goals can compromise longevity, and why so many people are missing the most important pieces of lifelong fitness: strength, power, and sprinting.

In this episode, I reveal that the solution is simple: move frequently at a slow pace, lift regularly, and sprint occasionally.

Whether you’re an athlete or someone focused on staying fit, strong, and capable throughout life, this episode will challenge how you think about training for true full-body functional fitness and longevity.

TIMESTAMPS:

The more hardcore and the more serious and devoted to fitness you get, the more risk you bring in that you might be doing things the wrong way. [01:27]

Everything flows downstream from getting a good night's sleep, rest and recover. The hyperconnectivity that we now experience interferes with that. [01:58]

We have chronic low level stress hormone production from consuming variable digital content like text messages or scrolling through social media. [05:26]

Some of us are so devoted to exercise, that we don't know that we are overdoing it. What are some of the biggest signs that we are overdoing it? [07:21]

When you try to apply too much regimentation to a fitness program, you can very easily get yourself into trouble. [15:24]

There is technology measureing your HRV telling you what your body is doing but don't obsess about it. Listen to you body. [25:50]

Zone one exercise is all than most people need. [30:48]

Let's look at endurance training in general. It is a very narrow sliver of total body functional fitnes. [34:55]

There is a cutoff point where doing too much can put you into elevated risk for metabolic problems, including adding excess body fat and not being able to remove it. [37:47]

By exercise physiology definition, anything lasting over a few minutes is strongly emphasizing the aerobic system with minimal stimulation to the anaerobic system. [41:50]

The anaerobic muscle fibers are in that "use it or lose it" category. [50:52]

The void of strength training and sprint training in one's program is a great way to screw up everything. [52:11]

The general guideline for a great sprint workout template is four to eight reps of 10 to 20 seconds duration with a six to one recovery to work interval. [58:05]

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Beware of Drinking Coffee, Workout Soreness, And Garbage At Whole Foods

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

In this Q&A episode, I answer questions about how to train for varied competitive distances without getting pulled in too many directions, explain my compelling stance on avoiding coffee (and NSAIDs), and give a plug for Dr. Doug McGuff’s “Big 5” total-body workout—a simple, highly effective way to stay strong with just one workout per week.

I also share thoughts on how corporations like Whole Foods Market and PF Chang’s continue to sell plenty of crap despite their healthy reputations, discuss the magic of Zone 1 walking for building awesome aerobic fitness, and explain one of the best ways to tell if you’re doing too much strength training. Hint: you shouldn’t be getting sore.

These are practical, everyday insights you can use right away to simplify your training, improve your health, and avoid some common mistakes.

TIMESTAMPS:

Jack, age 60, asks about his running goals. He says he is confused about what Brad says the parameters should be. [01:11]

Jack has another question about coffee. Is having that stimulant in the morning helpful for your overall well-being as an athlete? [07:38]

Another listener asks: Should I take my high intensity interval training, my strength training like Dr. Doug McGruff's Big Five and a basically walking approach to races? [15:45]

Some comments from YouTube include this with Brad's comment: How long should you sprint to achieve all the health benefits? Brad's answer: All your entire life. [17:56]

Monica initiates a discussion on the industrial seed oils being used rather than butter in restaurants and even Whole Foods and P.F. Changs. [18:50]

Anthony asks about building up aerobic fitness by walking. Brad's response is that
the aerobic base is built at the lower exercise intensities where your body has sufficient oxygen to develop and fine tune your mitochondrial function [27:00]

Chad experiences soreness after trying to complete body weight exercises every other day to failure. Brad answers: If you have recurring soreness from your strength training regimen, you are most certainly overdoing it. [30:48]

Dr. Doug McGruff's book, Body by Science, has a great regimen of five big workouts to do once a week. [32:22]

Chad is also asking about his schedule for training. You want to have ebbs and flows in your schedule such that you have built in downtime and you always respect the importance of intuition and adjusting on the fly. [37:37]

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Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Goals? Most Likely Yes! Here's How To Reprogram Quickly! | Thais Gibson

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Today’s episode is a special rebroadcast of one of my all-time favorite conversations on the B.rad Podcast!

Every so often, I like to revisit episodes that made a profound impact on me personally and delivered tremendous value to listeners, and this conversation with Thais Gibson is absolutely one of those episodes.

I am so pleased to introduce a fantastically awesome show with Thais Gibson, creator of the Personal Development School!

When Thais first sent me an overview of what she wanted to discuss, I thought, "Sure, let's talk about it." But I have to tell you, I was completely blown away. This became one of my favorite shows I have ever recorded.

Listeners, I truly believe this episode has the potential to be life-changing. I know it was for me. It probably helped that I unknowingly became the guinea pig for much of the conversation. What you'll hear is essentially a live coaching session where Thais demonstrates her expertise and methods using real-life examples from my own experiences—particularly the disconnect between my stated goals and some of my behavior patterns.

We focused on the pursuit of wealth and financial security, an area where I occasionally feel frustrated or deficient, perhaps because of subconscious patterns operating beneath the surface. Thais explains the causes of self-sabotage and how to reprogram limiting thought patterns. One of the most fascinating parts of the discussion is when she explains that we're operating from our conscious mind only about three to five percent of the time.

If you're someone who listens to podcasts, reads books, and continually educates yourself, your conscious mind may be doing a great job acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. But your subconscious needs and programming can still interfere and pull you off course. So in this episode, it's time for Brad to get processed, dig deep, and explore what's really happening when self-sabotage kicks in.

Thais Gibson is a counselor, bestselling author of Learning Love, and co-founder of the Personal Development School. She holds a Ph.D. and more than 13 certifications in modalities including CBT, NLP, somatic experiencing, Internal Family Systems, shadow work, and hypnosis. After nearly a decade running a successful private practice, she founded The Personal Development School—an online learning platform designed to provide a more accessible and authentic way for people to transform their lives.

In fact, after we finished this recording, I enrolled immediately. I encourage you to visit her website and explore what she offers. She offers a test run where you can see what it’s all about—check it out at personaldevelopmentschool.com.

Enjoy this special rebroadcast with Thais Gibson!

TIMESTAMPS:

People may not always be aware that they are self-sabotaging because it usually occurs at a subconscious level. [00:53]

Your conscious mind is responsible for roughly 3 to 5 percent of all of your beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and actions or decisions. Your subconscious is responsible for 95 to 97 percent. [04:48]

We all have subconscious personality needs. [07:54]

Thais uses Brad as an example to unpack what needs it relates to. She asks first, what does he do in his spare time? [09:34]

Where does he spend his money? What does he like to learn about? [12:10]

Our subconscious mind is also the host of all of our limiting beliefs. [19:46]

There is a tool for how to pull up what your limiting beliefs are. [21:42]

We're scared of something that's hidden in the periphery at a subconscious level of mind [24:29]

Reconditioning is a tool for reprogramming. [26:25]

Thais identifies characteristics of people who have been in a relationship with a narcissist. [30:41]

Look for the things that trigger you. Plan your limiting belief and use its opposite. [33:02]

Step one: What is your core belief and its opposite? Step two: what are 10 memories to support? They can be recent memories, really old memories, doesn't matter. 10 memories to support this new idea about yourself. I am, in fact, good enough. Step three: listen back for 21 days. [34:17]

When thinking about financial security, many people struggle with their subconscious as in feeling they don’t deserve it or some parts of society that have a distaste for the inequitable distribution of wealth. [43:10]

There are seven areas of life that need attention. Career, financial, mental, emotional, spiritual, physical and relationship. To ignore one area, we will pay for it later. [52:45]

What specific things or set of things are you going to do on a daily basis to reprogram? [59:13]

So much futile energy and effort toward change without addressing these core issues is going to be tough. [01:06:13]

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Running A Marathon Causes Shocking Damage To Brain And Body! (Here's What To Do Instead)

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Running a marathon is a bad idea—and in this episode, I explain why. I react to a shocking new study suggesting that during a marathon, the brain may actually consume myelin (the fatty insulation around nerve fibers) for fuel once glycogen stores run low.

The researchers reassure us that the brain “bounces back naturally over time.” I’m not so reassured. I talk about the acute damage caused by marathon running—not just to the brain, but also to the heart, kidneys, hormones, immune system, and inflammatory response.

I also go deeper into the long-term concerns around extreme endurance training: the diminishing returns of chronic cardio, why endurance training often fails as a fat-loss strategy, the “struggle and suffer” ethos of the endurance scene, and the opportunity cost of spending all your fitness energy shuffling down the road instead of building strength, power, explosiveness, and resilience. I explain why “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is often misunderstood through the lens of hormesis and cumulative stress load, and finish with my preferred approach to lifelong fitness and longevity: walk more, lift weights regularly, and sprint once in a while.

TIMESTAMPS:

Running a marathon is a bad idea. Running those 26 miles can transform your brain. [01:05]

Myelin is the fatty insulation around nerve fibers used as fuel when we run out of glycogen during a marathon. The brain fog one gets is caused by the loss of myelin. [02:24]

Brad is looking at the stress on the brain as a result of metabolic myelin plasticity. [04:35]

Long distance running places significant demands on the body and brain. [07:10]

Numerous critical health immune inflammatory and cardiac biomarkers get temporarily blown off the charts even in the best prepared athletes, but more so in the recreational athletes. [09:45]

If you were to go directly from crossing a marathon finish line to the nearest emergency room and have blood drawn, you would have the same lab results as someone suffering from a myocardial infarction, a heart attack. [10:47]

There's also prominent research revealing how the immune system is suppressed for a significant period after the marathon. [14:15]

The essence of peak performance and achieving bucket list goals is to do them correctly rather than drag a tired, unprepared body to the finish line. [17:58]

One study suggests that conducting around two and half hours a week of endurance exercise comfortably paced is sufficient. [20:07]

There's extensive and mounting research that endurance training simply does not work for fat loss. [22:14]

An overuse injury is an obvious sign that the body is being overwhelmed and the training is not appropriate. [27:38]

The obligate runner is one who has taken to the extremes similar to the anorexic needing control. [29:10]

Effort and struggle are deeply satisfying when you're pursuing peak performance goals with honor and maintaining constant vigilance over your mental and physical health. [31:52]

Putting all that energy to a narrow fitness goal like endurance training, precludes other far more valuable fitness endeavors. [33:53]

Broad-based, full body fitness is the key to general health, vitality and longevity. Endurance competency is a small sliver of the big picture. [35:10]

Shoes enable poorly adapted people to do an activity that they really shouldn't be doing. [37:16]

Running a marathon is such an extreme challenge and it is very difficult to train in an appropriate sensible manner. A low-key casual approach can even lead to excellence in endurance training provided we don't succumb to these crazy influences that turn you into an obligate runner. [39:24]

Is the old saying; What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." really accurate? [43:47]

You do not have to have sore muscles to grow stronger. Stress and breakdown are a byproduct of something you're doing to try and improve your health [46:27]

You can get a detox effect from fasting but you can also improve your digestive system by just changing your diet. Or you can try a cold plunge. [47:24]

Benefits come from the mechanical load or the cardiovascular load not the damage to the brain you get when you are overdoing it. [50:46]

When thinking of a marathon, think about the pounding of the cement for 26 miles rather than a century bike ride or long distance hiking with low or no impact on your feet. [51:42]

We want to create a fitness program where you spend a lot of energy on resistance training for your muscles and dedicate a portion to explosive efforts. [55:39]

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8 Rules For A Better Life; Or, How To Get Over Yourself

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Here’s a quick show about getting over yourself, inspired by a passage from Tony Robbins called “8 Rules for a Better Life.”

As I read through the rules, I realized they all kind of hearkened back to my old podcast title, Get Over Yourself, which I believe is a quick and effective mantra for happiness, relationship harmony, and continued personal growth instead of getting stuck in ruts and rumination—which seems to be a common problem these days.

I talk about how anxiety comes when we ruminate about the future, depression comes when we ruminate about the past, and how so much of our suffering stems from an obsession with the self rather than a focus on service or growth. I also reference comments from former podcast guest Dr. Ron Sinha, who points out that rumination may actually show up as a measurable disease state, with blood markers and physiological effects to support it.

Along the way, I go through all eight rules with my own commentary and stories from life, sport, competition, parenting, and everyday stress. I reflect on the pressure and self-importance of racing as a professional triathlete in my 20s, share a memorable finish-line exchange with rival Miles Stewart that changed my perspective on blaming and complaining, and talk about why people almost never change their minds no matter how certain you are that you’re right.

I also get into social media giving us “the most intense and graphic scorecards ever in the history of humanity,” my late friend Don Weaver’s hilarious approach to road rage where he would “flip people off five times in a row,” and why happiness and freedom come from growth—not control.

I finish with thoughts on Tony’s idea that changing your body changes your emotional state, while also cautioning against turning that insight into the modern “stay hard” mentality where we feel like we always have to push a tired, exhausted body just to feel worthwhile.

TIMESTAMPS:

Actual blood markers can reveal the effects of rumination about the future, which is a common
problem these days. [01:03]

There are eight rules for a better life. Number one is don't judge yourself. [02:20]

Not everything is a matter of life or death. [04:07]

Seek to make a contribution. Self respect comes from making a contribution. [07:17]

Don't get caught up formulating some elaborate life purpose. Do the right thing and your purpose
will unfold. [08:40]

Stop patterns of blaming and complaining. [09:57]

People in situations that push your buttons, provide an opportunity for spiritual growth no matter
what. [17:54]

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Sprinting The Right Way, Beware of Influencers Going Outside Their Lane; Are Chemicals (Not Calories) Making Us Fat?

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Get ready for a wild one!

I dive into this Q&A with interesting insights on a variety of topics: designing your own intuitive diet instead of outsourcing decisions to others; the benefits of the hex bar deadlift; how the chemicals in American food—more so than calories—could be driving the obesity epidemic; how to address the root cause of runner’s knee (hint: it’s not switching to minimalist shoes!); and why sprinting for just 10–20 seconds can deliver huge fitness breakthroughs.

I also talk about how prominent influencers sometimes overstep their areas of expertise, and why we should perhaps look more to elite athletes and coaches than “the science”; my commitment to total honesty on the show while staying in my lane and preserving personal privacy; and how I balance the Doug McGuff “Big 5” strength workout with sprint training.

TIMESTAMPS:

This is a Q and A show where Gung Fu asks about eating a tiny piece of potato with his steak. Brad says gather the information yourself and be cautious about outsourcing your decision-making to "experts" on the internet. [02:11]

From Allen Drone Services, we get the question, "What goal are you trying to reach by deadlifting?" [05:55]

"Are barefoot shoes good for runners knee?" asks JS. [08:29]

It is shocking to discover the research from around the world of the rate of overuse injuries among regular runners. Half the regular runners are injured every single year. [11:42]

Daniel writes about comparing the food supply in the US as compared to Europe. What is causing the obesity in the US? [14:42]

Brad, how many six-second sprints should I do? And how much rest should I take between them? [19:08]

Vince says he is a 52-year-old runner who is tired of getting injured. What is Brad's view of his training regimen? [22:46]

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Should You Broadcast Your Goals, Or Quietly Pursue Them?

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about whether you should announce your goals to the world with great fanfare—or just quietly plug away and pursue them.

The topic was inspired by a couple of social media clips, including a “sub-11 second 100 meters in 90 days” project, which sounds exciting…but also highlights what we’re seeing more and more today—spouting big goals, getting instant attention, and receiving that payoff without having to continue on and struggle and suffer through the process.

I get into the brain science behind this, including how simply announcing a goal—“I’m working on a book,” “I’m training for an Ironman”—can trigger a dopamine spike that tricks you into thinking you’ve already made progress. I also cover the flip side, with research showing that sharing goals can increase accountability and support when done correctly.

From there, I break down the nuances: why announcing vague or unrealistic goals can backfire, how you risk turning into a “dilettante” chasing attention instead of results, why process-oriented goals beat outcome obsession (with insights from elite sport and my own experience), and when it actually does make sense to share what you’re working on—like being fully immersed in the journey or reporting real progress, not just talking about it.

I also explain why who you share your goals with matters, and how the wrong approach can leave you stuck while the right one can push you forward.

It’s a thoughtful look at motivation, accountability, and what it really takes to follow through on meaningful goals in a world full of hype.

TIMESTAMPS:

We have some differing expert opinions about the value or the strategy of announcing goals to others. Some say it helps keep you accountable. There's good research there. Others reference the emptiness and the risk [01:06]

Troy is an example of announcing to all that he will be breaking 11 seconds in the 100 meters. [01:35]

Josh is another example of sharing his ambition to try a feat and asks that you follow along to see what goes into this attempt. [03:13]

Brad discusses the differences in these two styles. [03:37]

It is harmful to attach your self-esteem to specific outcomes. [09:37]

Try to let go of the pressure and enjoy the process with a positive attitude. [11:49]

Brain research confirms that we can elicit a spike of dopamine by simply announcing a big goal to the public or to your friends. [13:40]

The same dopamine hit—with potential backlash—happens when we announce success prematurely. [17:50]

There is a meta-study from the American Psychological Association in 2025 that found that sharing a goal was linked to receiving more support from others. [23:41]

Do not broadcast vague goals that might be deemed unrealistic by an expert outsider observer. [26:27]

Set process-oriented goals. Basketball coach John Wooden said, "Worrying about the scoreboard is a big mistake. Instead, focus on the perfect execution of every possession." [29:02]

Announcing goals when you're actually immersed in the difficult and meaningful journey works well. [31:11]

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Faster Than College Athletes at Age 50! Meet World Record Holder Kristy Matthews

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Enjoy this engaging interview with Kristy Matthews, the world indoor record holder in the 400 meters in the female 50+Masters division of Masters track&field!

She can run 58 seconds for 400 meters, which is on a par with collegiate level athletes! Indeed, Kristy was a collegiate track star at San Diego State University - a conference champ in the 800 meters and qualifier for the 1992 Olympic trials.

Kristy eventually took a 30-year break from competitive track, played adult soccer at a serious level, and then burst onto the masters track&field scene in recent years. She excels at distances ranging from 100 meters to the mile! (in 2025 Midwest championships she swept all these events!). She also competes at the elite level in adult soccer leagues - a versatile champ defying our typical notions of aging.

In this episode, Kristy describes her empowering mindset that she claims is the centerpiece of her success, her lifestyle routine that allows her to continue to perform at the highest level, and some tips that we can all implement immediately to pursue and achieve worthwhile goals that promote longevity.

TIMESTAMPS:

This guest has set world records in the 400 and is in the 50 to 54 age group. [01:17]

Kristy's athletic life started as a runner in college where she was on a full scholarship. [06:11]

Even as she grew older and became pregnant, she was highly motivated to stay very fit in order to give her child a long presence in her life. [09:30]

She had a 30 year hiatus from competitive track. [11:36]

What is her secret to being able to run at age 52, with the same times as college comepetition? [18:32]

Take the time to ask yourself, "How are you doing?" Embrace who you are. [21:31]

Accept where you are. Identify what you want to accomplish. [23:06]

Ask yourself, "Why are I doing this?" Make sure you understand all the reasons. [29:55]

What does Kristy's training look like? [32:21]

Kristy also plays soccer and sprints. [37:56]

Unfortunately, we do not see many people competing in the over 50 age group. [39:41]

Kristy is trying out Peluvas and tells Brad what experience she is having. She likes feeling the ground. [45:23]

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3 Ways To Get Superfit - Without Going To The Gym!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about how to get super fit without going to the gym—and how it doesn’t take much time, equipment, or even budget to get started.

I share how a simple morning routine—even just five minutes to get the blood flowing and shake the cobwebs out—can become a powerful daily habit, and how I originally built this to “elevate the platform” after dealing with nagging injuries from that weekend warrior approach.

I also break down what I call micro workouts—short bursts of movement to break up long periods of stillness, which can start to impact your metabolism in as little as 20 minutes—and why I consider this one of the biggest breakthroughs in fitness. And finally, I explain why you still “have to hit it hard” with brief, high-intensity efforts to preserve muscle and cardiovascular health—but without the overly stressful, time-consuming routines most people default to. The goal isn’t to grind yourself down—it’s to challenge your body, then stop. These are simple strategies you can start today to increase energy, avoid breakdown, and age gracefully from the comfort of your own home.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad is in this podcast to talk about three easy ways to stay fit. The first one is establishing a morning exercise routine. [01:02]

Microworkouts are fun, easy to do and very important. [07:01]

Having exercise opportunities in your visual field throughout the day is very helpful. [11:39]

Number three is you have to hit it hard. When you are not using it, you are losing muscle mass. [18:13]

USA is the most sophisticated and wealthiest society and has the highest access to medical care, but when compared to other countries, we are number 49 in life expectancy. [22:43]

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The Rise Of The Omega Man—A Vulnerable, Authentic Approach to a New Masculinity | Dave Rossi

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk with my good friend and greatest mentor for personal growth and self-awareness, Dave Rossi—appearing for his fifth time on the podcast, a new record, in the B.rad studio during his tour for his new book, Alphas Die Early: For the Man on a Mission — And the Women Who Love Him.

The book is so rich and deep, and I strongly urge you to read it—it can be life changing, as it has been for me. I had the great privilege of contributing to the book, and every time I talk to Dave, it’s like a 10-hour therapy session packed into a short conversation, where you get these awakenings and ideas that can help you navigate every single day.

We discuss the rise of what Dave calls the Omega man—a new, evolved definition of masculinity—and the central argument of Alphas Die Early: that the traditional Alpha male model, driven by dominance, control, competition, and relentless achievement, is ultimately destructive. The very traits that create success in business and status—stress, emotional suppression, ego, and constant striving—can also lead to burnout, poor health, and shortened lifespan.

Dave explains the shift toward leading from self-awareness, emotional control, authenticity, and purpose, emphasizing inner calm over constant pressure, authenticity over performance, vulnerability over emotional suppression, and sustainable purpose over endless achievement. It really comes down to this: the traits that help men win in modern society can also destroy them—unless they evolve toward a more balanced, self-aware way of living and leading.

Finally, our conversation ends with me throwing a few "Rossi-isms" back at him—ideas and notes I’ve taken from our many conversations that really stick with me and continue to shape how I think and show up day to day, and Dave shares his perspective on each of them.

TIMESTAMPS:

The traits that help men win in modern society can also destroy them unless they evolve toward a more balanced, self-aware way of living and leading. [01:54]

Society is taking a whole new look at masculinity. We don't understand what it means to be Alpha. [08:06]

Being masculine wasn't a behavior 80 years ago like it is today. [12:39]

Learn to not be reactive to pushes that come at from others. Learn about what triggers you. [16:55]

Gratitude stops the landslide of negative thinking. [22:43]

We're all biologically driven to be Alpha, but then in real life, we learn to cope. [24:42]

Every day is going to be another opportunity to get triggered. [28:52]

You shouldn't have to compete to survive. When you are competing, it isn't really you, it's your identity or your ego that is competing. [32:50]

When you develop your awareness of your reactions, you can begin to slow down and develop techniques. [40:50]

Brad and Dave talk about a coaching method and how it works or doesn't work. [47:22]

Apologies are nice but sometimes they don't satisfy. Compassion for the person you hurt is very effective. The only true apology is a changed behavior. [53:33]

It's not the events that makes us angry, it is the belief in them that does. With that awareness, you can chose your behavior. [56:11]

In the business world the same sense of the need to survive exists. [01:01:21]

Are you doing things for the right reasons? [01:11:13]

Do you have to be successful to like what you do? [01:21:40]

Are you stuck with your desires and don't know how to get what you want? [01:22:13]

We have to stop looking at the rest of the world as our example for success. [01:27:53]

Don't react to emotions. They're not the truth. Emotions cannot exist without thought. [01:29:23]

It is important to let people with whom you deal what your preferences are, what you think, what you want, your values, your principles. [01:34:42]

You don't have to let go of your beliefs to accept somebody else's. [01:38:14]

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4 Ideas To Make America Fitter (Since Only 21% Of Americans Are Part Of The Fitness Boom)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about why only about 21% of Americans are regularly active despite today’s booming fitness culture—and I share 4 simple ideas to help make fitness more accessible, affordable, and doable for more people.

Inspired by Derek Thompson’s “The Great American Fitness Boom” and data from the American Time Use Survey and Sports & Fitness Industry Association, I break down how fitness participation is highly stratified, why exercise is arguably the #1 longevity intervention (impacting inflammation, visceral fat, and neurodegenerative disease), and how modern habits and complexity have kept so many people on the sidelines.

Then I get into four practical, low-cost approaches—walking more, micro-workouts, brief high-intensity efforts, and simplifying your overall fitness habits—that can help cut through the hype, make it easier to stay consistent, and keep fitness simple and doable.

TIMESTAMPS:

Only 21% of Americans are involved in this fitness boom. The suggestions Brad makes here for getting more fit are not time consuming, not expensive, and should be within reach of everyone. [00:43]

Seniors are 50% more likely to be inactive than 18 to 24 years olds. [02:25]

Exercise may be the single most broadly beneficial health intervention in the world. No other medication or behavioral remedy is so effective at simultaneously combating system-wide inflammation. [05:31]

Inflammation can be caused by poor sleep habits, too much stress, poor stress management, and chronic overproduction of stress hormones. [08:35]

What is the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat? Visceral fat is very health destructive. [11:13]

The disturbing rate of cognitive decline are now being strongly associated with one's activity pattern. [15:31]

Motor learning builds brain plasticity during exercise. Going barefoot in daily life to give our brain more neural feedback so we can move with great precision and great awareness. [20:03]

The number one tip is to walk more. It is free and accessible. Even taking a few minute break from your work desk is helpful. [22:12]

Micro workouts are brief bursts of explosive efforts sprinkled throughout the day. [30:01]

Conduct brief high intensity training sessions. [36:33]

Make fitness simple, doable, and enjoyable. Make your equipment where you see it all the time to remind yourself to do a mini break. [42:03]

Be sure to educate yourself on what you are putting into your body in the way of supplements or nutrition smoothies. There are many products available, but some are not that healthy. [51:32]

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Why The "Quarter" Is The Best Fitness Marker For Longevity

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000

This episode describes why your time in the 400-meter run could be the single best indicator of your longevity potential and your overall fitness competency.

The 400 is known in track & field as the “race of truth” because it sequentially exhausts the various high-intensity systems of the body—testing all of your attributes: speed, strength, power, metabolic fitness, and your ability to hold it together when your body is under maximum stress. No hiding, no faking it. While your aerobic competency is also a great longevity indicator—things like your mile run time (per Cooper Institute and UT Southwestern Medical School research) and your daily step count are great ways to track longevity potential, the 400 reveals your competency with the anaerobic energy systems and muscle fibers that are often ignored—even by devoted fitness enthusiasts.

In this show, I break down the fascinating physiology behind this brutal event—how it uniquely blends anaerobic power with aerobic support—and why it reveals far more about real-world fitness than jogging miles or grinding through long workouts. Here’s the problem: modern fitness culture is heavily biased toward endurance—steady-state cardio, group classes, even so-called broad based or hybrid fitness formats like CrossFit and Hyrox that, in the big picture, are still dominated by the aerobic energy systems. Meanwhile, the qualities that decline fastest with age—and matter most for longevity—are strength, power, explosiveness, and the ability to produce force quickly. Those are the attributes that protect you from the number one cause of injury and death after age 65: falling. And they’re exactly what the 400-meter run demands.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why the 400 might be the ultimate longevity benchmark, why most fitness programming has it backwards, and how to start tracking your own performance—whether it’s a full lap or a scaled effort—to keep score as you age.

Time to hit the track, fire up the stopwatch, and find out where you really stand!

TIMESTAMPS:

The 400 meters is called the race of truth because it exposes everything about your fitness. [01:13]

When we overemphasize endurance with our fitness pursuits, it comes at the expense of the qualities that are probably the most critical for aging gracefully. [01:42]

Much of the fitness information out there is not based on real science or exercise physiology. [03:32]

People who are fast, explosive and powerful, and have good competency in the 400 meters have, by necessity, tremendous aerobic endurance. [05:49]

Walking forms the foundation of tremendous aerobic endurance for all other fitness attributes that you pursue. [07:22]

What Masters Track and Field has observed across many events is a round a 6 percent decline per decade in the peak performance standard. [09:54]

You can factor in a 6% decline per decade to compare yourself to the other challengers in your event. The records, the milestones need to be adjusted for age. [11:00]

What is the single best exercise to promote longevity? The answer is....the thing that you enjoy doing the most. [15:19]

Doing what you love to do is the number one best longevity exercise, but we need to integrate challenges that include functional muscle strength, cardiovascular enduraance, and mobility flexibility. [18:47]

You have to load the skeleton with resistance exercise on a regular basis to prevent sarcopenia and dynapenia. [24:12]

The 400 meter competency might be more valuable and more illustrative of your fitness and longevity potential, than simply your ability to throw around heavy weight. [27:33]

Your body is not capable of delivering pure maximum effort for longer than seven seconds. [31:46]

The 400 meters is only one lap around the track and in most cases, for fit people, it is about 66% contribution of the anaerobic system and 33% of the aerobic system. [35:56]

If you are training for a race that lasts for one hour, you are depending on fat as your fuel source. Depending on your sport, your body composition needs differ. [37:07]

One's time in the mile run at age 50 is strongly predictive of the potential to live to age 80 in good health. [39:56]

It is extremely important that you learn to rest during your workouts. Even if you are at the low fitness level, hit it hard for 10 seconds and rest for one minute. [44:06]

Why is anaerobic exercise so important for everyone? [51:27]

The true sprint from exercise physiology is only up to seven seconds. [55:44]

Preserving your anaerobic function, muscle power, and explosiveness is what's going to keep you safe from what the Centers for Disease Control calls the number one cause of demise and death in seniors over age 65, and that is falling and adverse related health consequences. [58:28]

A 400 meter runner has a balanced metabolic engine of high glycolytic capacity, strong acid buffering capacity, and a meaningful anaerobic contribution. [01:04:16]

Go out there and try the 400. Once a week for a sprint type workout is fine. [16:00]

LINKS:

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Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience
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3 Steps to Control Chronic Inflammation (And How to Keep Score On Your Progress)

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about three simple ways to control chronic inflammation—and how to keep score on your progress instead of chasing expensive supplements.

The topic was inspired by a friend who texted me a photo of a pricey bottle of antioxidants and asked if it would help with inflammation, which prompted some classic Brad-splaining. I explain why the biggest drivers of chronic inflammation are everyday lifestyle habits—especially diet—and why heavily processed foods, refined industrial seed oils, refined grains, sugars, and alcohol disrupt metabolic health and promote visceral belly fat, the dangerous fat around your organs that actively releases inflammatory agents into the bloodstream. The goal is shifting toward a protein-centric, nutrient-dense whole foods diet.

I also cover the other major pillars: movement and sleep. Sitting too much can promote inflammatory processes, while chronic overtraining can keep the body stuck in a sympathetic stress response—so the goal is regular daily movement paired with a sensible fitness program.

Finally, I explain why sleep, rest, recovery, and true downtime are essential for repair and brain health, including the role of the glymphatic system. Before spending money on exotic supplements, focus on the basics: clean up your diet, move more throughout the day, and prioritize sleep.

TIMESTAMPS:

The inflammation in your body is believed to be the root cause of virtually all disease. [01:00]

Chronic inflammtion is mostly caused by a poor diet. [03:00]

Watch out for the oils you are served when dining out. In your kitchen toss out the soy bean oil, corn oil, safflower, sunflower, cottonseed oil, and canola oil. [06:16]

Oil that is naturally yielded such as first cold pressed virgin olive oil as well as coconut oil are better. [08:35]

Be careful when you look for avocado oil because some have been altered and mixed with cheaper oils. [09:27]

If you're snacking and consuming a lot of these foods throughout the day, throughout your life, you're going to have chronic overproduction of insulin. [11:25]

We have to put alcohol and most energy bars on this list of causes of systemic inflammation. [13:00]

Steak and eggs are good breakfast choices. [14:59]

Having an accumulation of visceral fat is a huge red flag. [16:33]

Exercise and movement influence inflammation. In order for our organs and systems to work appropriately, we need to be in near constant movement throughout the day. [22:00]

Learn what works for you. Sitting to much promotes chronic inflammation and over exercising promotes chronic inflammation. [28:46]

Sleep is more important than most people think. [31:02]

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein! Get 20% OFF your first order!
Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
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!

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Why Your Feet Are The Most Overlooked Element Of Lifelong Health | Dr. Courtney Conley

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Courtney Conley, world renowned foot expert and author of the sensational new book, Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity One Step at a Time.

Mark Sisson and I are big fans of Dr. Courtney’s work—there’s so much crossover with what we wrote in Born to Walk—and she does a beautiful job not just highlighting the wonderful benefits of walking, but getting into the specifics of how to create lifestyle habits so you can put in more steps, strengthen your feet, and rethink concepts like the 10,000-steps-a-day recommendation.

We talk about why walking is not exercise, but a physiological necessity—our survival as a species has hinged on one key factor: movement. Dr. Courtney makes the bold case that walking speed should be considered the sixth vital sign, explaining how slower walking pace is predictive of dementia and increased cancer risk, and how simply adding 500 steps to a 2,500-step baseline can reduce all-cause mortality by 7%. We challenge the 10,000-step myth and break down why living in the 5,000–8,500 step range delivers powerful benefits, especially when you sprinkle in five-minute movement snacks and intentional faster walking.

We also go deep into foot strength and modern footwear, including why one in three people over age 45 has foot pain, how constant cushioning can weaken the foot, why pronation is mandatory for a healthy gait, and her 24-hour shoe clock concept—there’s a time and a place for everything, but the goal is trending toward barefoot functionality so the foot can do what it was designed to do.

Dr. Courtney Conley holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Human Biology. She is the founder and creator of Gait Happens and has worked with professional athletic organizations including the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings. She serves as Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance, premier healthcare destinations known for their comprehensive, science-based approach to patient care.

TIMESTAMPS:

Our survival as a species has hinged on one key factor: movement. (Dr. Conley) [01:17]

Why are we treating the foot so much differently than we're treating the rest of the human body? [07:07]

Gait Happens is an online educational company. [10:48]

The super cushioned shoes can improve performance because it allows your foot to not have to do the work that it is designed to do. But you need to get your feet stronger. [14:32]

One out of three people over the age of 45 have foot pain. [18:39]

Walking should be integrated throughout the day. [24:10]

On the bottom of the foot, we have many sensory receptors. When we put cushioned shoes on, we compromise some important sensory information. [27:09]

The speed of one's gait can be predictive of longevity. [28:43]

When the heel hits the ground, it starts the cascade of the foot unlocking or pronation. That is a mandatory thing that has to happen. [34:46]

The 10,000 steps we have heard so much about is kind of a myth. [39:36]

Walking is all about rotation. You are nourishing your joints. You’re loading your spine and bones. Your muscles are active and your nervous system is engaged. [46:28]

There is a difference between ambient walking and intentional walking. [47:40]

In her clinic, the most common things she sees are heel pain and big toe pain. [49:18]

Many folks in the running population who are heavy users of the elevated cushion shoes visit her clinic to learn ways to strengthen their feet. [53:17]

What exercises and strengthening can people learn from the book? [54:38]

Your shoe should respect the anatomy of the foot. The widest part of the shoe should be the toes. [58:44]

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein! Get 20% OFF your first order!
Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
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!

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Do These Five Things Right Now To Prevent Dementia Later | Dr. Tommy Wood

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tommy Wood about how to protect and strengthen brain health across the lifespan—how overstimulation, chronic stress, and not giving your brain time to rest and recover undermines focus and productivity, and why restructuring your workday, prioritizing sleep, and building in real cognitive breaks can help you think more clearly and perform better.

We discuss how the balance of stimulus, supply, and support shifts as we age, why retirement and prolonged illness can accelerate cognitive decline without ongoing challenge, and how physical activity, deep work, and continued learning help maintain function and even build “crystallized intelligence”—wisdom—later in life.

We also get into genetic risk and why it’s largely a probability game where lifestyle can stack the deck in your favor; the powerful role of social connection and helping others in reducing dementia risk; how to use digital tools for real connection instead of passive consumption; and the cognitive effects of substances like nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, and stimulants. Dr. Tommy shares practical strategies—from structuring your day around focused work and restorative breaks to picking hobbies that challenge your brain—as well as simple ways to maintain cognitive function, extend the time you stay sharp, and lower the likelihood of decline over your life.

TIMESTAMPS:

Tommy Wood's new book explains the environmental impact on your brain health. [01:07]

In adults over 40, dementia is the number one health concern. [07:21]

Why haven't we done a better job of understanding the brain's neurological disease? [13:28]

Studies have shown that an older adult learning a new language or musical instrument, experiences significant changes in the structure of the brain. [20:45]

Failure is the primary driver of neuroplasticity. [21:35]

If you do one of two activities such as attending lectures, writing, classes, volunteering, sports and such, you are best protected from dementia. [ 26:00]

What are the three S's that are the key to long-term brain health and disease prevention? [29:08]

Metabolic disease like high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for dementia. [35:13]

People who are stressed usually don't give their brain time to recover. [36:03]

Some people do have genetic influence and possibly have a higher risk that they can learn to work with. [38:33]

It's estimated that 45 to 70 ish percent of dementias are preventable. [39:53]

We can eliminate this accelerated decline that we are seeing around us by hitting the checkpoints like move, nourish, stimulate, connect and adapt. [47:06]

Social connection is terribly important. [47:43]

The areas of the brain that are most susceptible to decreases in function as we age, are the areas of the brain that are negatively impacted by being socially isolated. [51:27]

What is the impact of the digital world that surrounds us? What about smoking and alcohol? [52:26]

Marijuana use definitely has an effect on the brain. [01:02:46]

If someone only has a small amount of time to learn these things, what would be the tips you would give them? [01:07:34]

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein! Get 20% OFF your first order!
Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
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!

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Why Protein Supplements Are Getting More Expensive (And Less Potent) And How To Source The Best

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I answer the question of “Why is your B.rad protein so expensive?” and dig into why protein prices keep rising—and why lower prices often mean watered-down products.

You will hear about the huge distinction in quality in the protein supplement marketplace, why the gold standard is grass-fed whey protein isolate, and how it stands in stark contrast to whey protein concentrate and plant-based proteins, which are less pure, less potent, and harder for the body to digest and assimilate. I also explain cold processing, lactose sensitivity, and why many people think they can’t tolerate whey when they’re really reacting to lower-quality products with leftover lactose, milk fat, and fillers.

You will learn why protein supplements are getting more and more expensive and what’s happening in the marketplace, including ongoing supply chain pressure since the global pandemic, increased demand for protein, large buyers dominating supply, and reduced milk output from heat stress on cattle.

I explain how lower prices often reflect cost cutting and diminished product quality through proprietary blends, nitrogen spiking, amino acid fillers, and additives like maltodextrin, and why I put my name behind a food-grade product and why paying more for very high-quality protein is a worthy investment.

TIMESTAMPS:

There is a huge distinction in quality between whey protein supplements, thus the pricing variation. [00:01:54]

Why is this happening in the marketplace? Bro Science gives us much information. [00:02:17]

In cost-cutting, we are seeing a diminished quality of the product. [00:04:28]

If you see the word "proprietary," it's a red flag meaning secret ingredients. [00:06:19]

When you have a protein centric diet, you're giving yourself a chance to excel. [00:11:17]

The price of protein in many different forms is increasing as it becomes more popular to focus your diet on protein. [00:13:02]

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein! Get 20% OFF your first order!
Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
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!

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Are You Overdoing Cardio and HIIT (And Missing Out On the Single Best Fitness Stimulation For Longevity and Fat Loss?)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Are you overemphasizing cardio in your exercise program?

The answer for almost everyone out there is yes. We are doing too much cardio at the expense of the most beneficial fitness stimulations by far (as known to exercise physiology, not just my opinion): anaerobic system development, true sprinting competency, and true muscular strength and explosive power. The biggest drivers of accelerated aging are sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass) and dinopenia (age-related loss of muscle power and explosiveness).

Falling is essentially the first step in accelerated aging, because the body naturally loses anaerobic muscle power faster than aerobic fitness. This means you can maintain good cardio capacity for decades while becoming increasingly deficient in the qualities that prevent decline and falling—the number one cause of injury and death in Americans over age 65.

In this episode, I explain why brief, explosive exercise is the most important and most neglected fitness stimulation, and why so many popular workouts are still overwhelmingly aerobic. I clarify the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and share exercise physiology data showing that activities like HIIT, CrossFit, group exercise classes, and events like HYROX rely far more on the aerobic system than most people realize.

I also explain how to bring true sprinting back into your program with minimal time commitment and minimal risk of burnout, using short, fully rested efforts that preserve muscle power, resilience, and healthy aging.

TIMESTAMPS:

Are you over-emphasizing cardio in your exercise program? [01:05]

Falling is the first step in accelerated aging. [02:56]

Brief explosive exercises are recommended. [03:45]

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise? [04:50]

All your intense activies like HIIT, Crossfit, and anything that lasts longer than a few minutes are primarily aerobic. [11:40]

High Rocks is a template of challenges that stay the same in every competition. It is 98% aerobic. [14:00]

Instead of all the endurance work you do now, something that uses minimal time, minimal risk of burnout, you can develop your power. Throw is the sprint routine that Brad talks about. [21:40]

Rest and relax in between your efforts. Put a true sprint workout into the mix. [26:48]

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein! Get 20% OFF your first order!
Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
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!

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Brad Reacts to Alex Hutchinson's "6 Supplements Worth Trying" Article

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I explain why my stance on supplements has shifted and react to a New York Times article by Alex Hutchinson (author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene) that cuts through the hype surrounding fitness supplements and asks a simple question: which ones actually work?

I break down why the supplement industry is such a mess, including research showing that many so-called workout boosters contain unlabeled stimulants, steroids, or dangerously high doses of caffeine, how one study revealed that creatine gummies made by several leading supplements brands actually contained zero (or just trace amounts of) creatine, and why “more” is rarely better when it comes to performance enhancement.

From there, I walk through what Hutchinson calls the “Big Proven Five”: caffeine, creatine, sodium bicarbonate (yes, baking soda), beta-alanine, and nitrates. I explain how each one works, who it’s actually useful for, and the real-world tradeoffs—like why caffeine’s performance benefits depend heavily on dose and timing, why creatine’s gains show up over months rather than days, and why elite endurance athletes are suddenly embracing bicarb gels despite decades of GI horror stories.

I also touch on supplements that have come and gone since the I.O.C.’s 2018 position paper—ketones, collagen, antioxidant cocktails—and where protein powder fits on the blurry line between “food” and “supplement.”

If you’ve ever wondered what’s legit, what’s risky, and what’s just expensive hype, this episode will help you make sense of it all.

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein!
Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off!
Ketone-IQ Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
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!

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Whey Protein And High Intensity Exercise - Two Key Longevity Drivers

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I dive deep into why protein—especially high-quality whey protein isolate—becomes non-negotiable as we age, and why so many popular products completely miss the mark.

I explain the real differences between whey concentrate, isolate, and hydrolysate; why lactose intolerance is often a quality issue, not a whey issue; and how misleading media “best of” lists often favor cheaper, inferior formulations loaded with additives, sweeteners, and questionable sourcing. I also share why I launched B.rad Nutrition in the first place: after struggling as a consumer to find a truly clean, grass-fed, cold-processed whey protein isolate sourced directly from small family farms in Wisconsin and verified free of heavy metals.

We also zoom out into the bigger longevity picture—how whey protein works with exercise to preserve muscle mass, grip strength, gait speed, and explosive power as we age. I break down the research, including a 2024 meta-analysis on whey protein in older adults, explain why leucine thresholds matter more with age, and connect the dots between strength training, sprinting, and long-term health markers like mile time, 400-meter performance, and grip strength.

If you’re older, trending plant-based, short on time, or simply confused by the protein aisle, this episode lays out exactly what to look for, what to avoid, and why protein needs to come first—every single day.

TIMESTAMPS:

Whey protein continues to earn scientific support for its powerful health benefits. Pure and
bioavailable whey isolate is the gold standard for whey protein. [01:05]

It is recommended that you prioritize high-quality when it comes to supplements. [05:29]

When wanting to purchase organic, bear in mind that if the item has thick skin like an avocado, it is not necessary to buy organic, but berries and other fruits and vegetables with the skin that is consumed, it is preferable to go for organic. [06:30]

Whey is a byproduct of cheese manufacturing. [07:37]

In older adults, whey protein can help maintain strength and muscle mass. [09:39]

The time in the mile run is regarded as the single best predictor of one's ability to age gracefully
than any other thing, any blood value or laboratory test. [12:41]

A missing feature of a longevity exerscise program is that brief explosive effort, sprinting and
strength training. [14:45]

The body's ability to synthesize proteins, called protein synthesis, after a meal declines with age.
[20:44]

You need to focus on getting quality sources of protein that contain adequate levels of all nine
essential amino acids. [22:51]

It is recommended your goal to be around one gram of protein per pound of your ideal body
weight. [26:08]

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein!
Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off!
Ketone-IQ Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Reacts To Paul Saladino's Whey Protein Claims (Sorting Fact From Hype)

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:14:10 +0000

In this episode, I do a reaction—and a critical deep dive—into Paul Saladino’s newly released Heart & Soil grass-fed whey protein.

I explain why whey protein is considered the highest biological-value protein on the planet, why I’ve personally been very selective about using it, and what immediately caught my attention when Paul repeatedly claimed his whey is “better than all other proteins” because it’s made directly from milk instead of cheese—without explaining why. Since that claim matters, I dig into the details to see whether it actually holds up.

I share insights from a third-generation family cheesemaker I trust, who’s been in the whey business for decades, about how whey is actually produced and why making whey directly from milk requires much higher processing temperatures—up to around 160°F—compared to the cold-processed methods used for high-quality whey protein isolate. I explain why higher heat can damage nutrient potency, bioavailability, and immune-supporting proteins, break down the key difference between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate, and why the Heart & Soil product appears to be a concentrate despite being marketed as superior. I also talk about red flags around “proprietary” processing claims, compare this kind of marketing to similar claims made about creatine products, and give credit where it’s due—grass-fed New Zealand sourcing and third-party heavy-metal testing—while encouraging listeners to look past hype and understand how their protein is actually made.

TIMESTAMPS:

Let's look at the protein supplements and how they are described. When you see the word “proprietary,” it throws up a red flag. [02:02]

Making whey from milk instead of cheese requires higher processing temperatures. [04:08]

Be careful when you hear the sales pitches. Of course, the product sounds great when presented enthusiastically. [06:35]

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein!
Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off!
Ketone-IQ Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Champion Sprinter Gives The Secret To Lowering Inflammation and Getting Fast and Strong For Longevity | Cynthia Monteleone

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Please enjoy a great conversation and in-person show here in the Sacramento studios of the B.rad podcast with my good friend and sprinting mentor Cynthia Monteleone, coming to you all the way from the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii.

We had a long, wide-ranging discussion on health, fitness, peak performance, and longevity—especially in Cynthia’s area of expertise, acting as a truth seeker and naysayer in the health and fitness scene. She isn’t afraid to speak straight, challenge prevailing opinions, and back it up with deep research and her experience working with elite athletes. We talk about the popular idea that preserving muscle mass is the key to longevity, why that insight is incomplete, and why muscle power, explosiveness, and strength are the real drivers of healthy aging. Cynthia also explains why jogging can actually make you slower and age faster—while walking does not—and why tired training backfires, along with the idea that recovery is just as much about the brain as it is about the muscles.

As a Team USA world-champion sprinter and coach to Olympic and world-champion Masters-level athletes, Cynthia shares her thoughts on sprinting as an anti-aging strategy, creatine and why it’s not for everyone, diet—including dairy—and we even have some fun breaking down Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s viral green smoothie and the potential downside of consuming large amounts of plant toxins. She also talks about how she trains everyday people the same way she trains elite athletes, and why we should all think of ourselves that way. Cynthia has been a huge source of inspiration and reason for me over the years, and I really appreciate her willingness to think deeply, challenge trends, and always speak honestly about what actually works.

A Team USA world-champion sprinter, Cynthia Monteleone is a highly trained metabolic health analytics practitioner who coaches numerous Olympic athletes and world-champion Masters-level athletes. She goes deep into the nuances of what delivers peak performance and helps people overcome health challenges to reach personal goals, especially weight loss and excelling in athletic goals. You can follow her at @FastOVER40 on Instagram and learn more at mamstrong808.com. Cynthia also has a healthy, natural skincare line: Earthen Hawaii.

TIMESTAMPS:

We talk about the difference between just holding on to muscle mass and maintaining muscle power. [02:24]

After being a college athlete, Cynthia married and had children. When her 11-year-old showed interest, she went back to the track. [06:52]

There are many people who aren't reaching their genetic potential. [13:04]

Walking versus jogging: when you are jogging you are preserving slow twitch muscle fibers. [19:43]

The power matters more than the muscle size. [26:18]

When you do slow eccentrics (lowering the weight during the bicep curl), you are recruiting more muscle fibers. [29:48]

Unless you are doing the Olympic Lifts in perfect form, the injury risks outweigh the benefits. [34:11]

If you're an advanced sprinter, and you're training by doing hills and doing sled pushes, it's important at some point closer to your season to follow that resistance with flat work that's fast. [36:59]

People often overdo jogging. It can be detrimental to your health. [40:03]

It's good to do a dynamic cool-down. Little drills, like instead of jogging, you duck walks or toe walks. All manner of static stretching is ill-advised. [42:02]

It takes years for medical textbooks and journals to be updated to current findings. [46:12]

Cynthia is a metabolic practitioner. She works with elite athletes as certified strength coach, encouraging diet and supplements. [50:58]

What is wrong with the basic dietary notions we've been taught to believe are healthy? [53:02]

Earthen Hawaii produces healthful skincare products rather than chemically laden things. [53:41]

When working with a client's diet what Cynthia does is specifically pinpoint to that individual what they need most of and what is holding them back? [57:48]

She teaches her clients to eat for neurotransmitters. [01:02:33]

What about fasting? A workout of an hour gives a similar autophagy effect to fasting for 48 hours. [01:09:12]

AI and algorithms are causing a problem with misinformation. Be careful. [01:17:20]

The best athletes are always open to hearing all the information they can use for their competitive lifestyle. [01:21:35]

Every supplement is not right for everyone. [01:25:06]

What other foods and what other dietary patterns come up that you would suggest some experimentation and some trial and error if I'm trying to optimize my diet all the way? [01:28:22]

There's a huge disparity in the quality and purity of whey protein. [01:32:21]

Venison is highly nutritious. [ 01:35:11]

Limiting grains is the key. [01:38:26]

The type of exercise we do affects what kind of gut bacteria we produce. [01:40:05]

Sugar can affect the hormones. [01:44:56]

What is the difference between muscles and brain recovery? [01:55:39]

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The Best Fitness Benchmarks For Longevity (Better than Lame Internet Clickbait)

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I get into all these viral “every man should be able to…” fitness challenges you see on Instagram and YouTube—the ones with the deep-voice narrator rattling off random benchmarks that aren’t age-graded, aren’t grounded in any science, and somehow declare you “top 10% of health.”

I talk about why the subject is relevant, what these lists get wrong, and how to think more clearly about real fitness benchmarks—especially as we age. I share the simple 6%-per-decade decline metric from masters track, my own goals in the 400 meters and high jump, and the example my dad set as he gracefully slowed down from walking entire golf courses in his eighties to looping the backyard in his nineties. The big point: we all slow down, but we don’t have to fall apart.

From there, I take you through the real markers that matter for longevity and everyday vitality: walking as the centerpiece of aerobic conditioning, maintaining functional muscle strength to stave off sarcopenia and “opia,” and why explosive power—being able to save yourself from a misstep—is literally a one-rep-max that can determine your fate.

We get into the dangers of falling, the massive brain-health benefits seen in active seniors, why VO₂ max is just one slice of the picture, and why the best longevity challenge of all is simply doing something you love enough to keep doing it for life. I also make the case for the 400 meters as the ultimate full-body benchmark—an event that forces you to tap every major energy system and says way more about real-world fitness than shuffling through a half marathon or throwing around big weights.

If you want a clearer blueprint for staying strong, powerful, mobile, and fully alive deep into your later decades, this one pulls all the pieces together.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad questions the validity of some fitness challenges on the internet. They should be age graded. [01:02]

The best longevity fitness challenge is doing something you personally enjoy doing and would like to continue doing for the rest of your life. [07:44]

There are important benchmarks in the areas of mobility and flexibility as well as strength, power, explosive power, as you age. [12:32]

In one study of seniors, it was found that the group who walked at least 4000 steps per day had bigger brains because of their walking habits. [16:47]

You have to preserve that functional muscle strength throughout life to avoid the single most prominent marker of accelerated aging, which is sarcopenia, age-related muscle loss. [18:49]

Running the 400 meter says volumes about your overall physical fitness and vitality. [21:49]

Jogging 2.0 on the YouTube channel shows a typical morning session for Brad. where he shows a variety of fitness drills. [30:24]

What is your mile time? Brad talks about a study that predicted longevity more accurately than blood work. [34:20]

There are many other benchmarks to measure your fitness. [36:29]

“Lift heavy things” means to engage in regular bouts of brief, explosive, high-intensity strength training. [38:22]

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Beware of BS Exercise Physiology Data - Use Critical Thinking Instead

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about the modern tendency to obsess over “science says…” posts—like the viral claim that slapping your quadriceps ten times will wake up your motor cortex, spike your stretch reflex, and increase vertical jump by 18% and sprint speed by 12%.

I describe why these numbers raised my hackles, walk through the reality of neural activation and theatrics we see from athletes like Karsten Warholm and Noah Lyles, and explain why a 12% speed boost would mean my 60-year-old 400-meter time drops from 60 seconds to 53.8, which is royal screaming BS. You’ll hear reactions from world-class masters sprinters like Lion Martinez and Cynthia Monteleone, and my reminder that most of these studies are done on minimally conditioned college kids getting paid $60—not real sprinters suddenly finding new superpowers.

I also broaden the discussion to our habit of oversimplifying fitness with VO₂ max numbers, zone-two worship, HRV scores, and morning heart rate, when the truth is much more nuanced. VO₂ max is highly constrained by genetics, zone two is overrated, and walking and zone one deliver tremendous aerobic benefits—just look at Eliud Kipchoge spending 83% of his training there.

I emphasize that intuitive readiness to train—your bounce, your warmup feel, your own voice—will always beat a wearable metric, and even the “best” performance booster (a gun to your head!) won’t give you a magical 12% sprint increase.

This show is all about using critical thinking, not getting intimidated by data, and remembering that nothing is more powerful than your own intuition.

TIMESTAMPS:

There is some validity to the idea of waking up the central nervous system and priming it for a peak explosive effort, but Brad has some problems with "facts" that are on the airwaves. [02:06]

We need to apply critical thinking to these scientific insights that get pounded down our throat every day. [05:26]

V02 max is overrated and Zone Two is overrated. [08:57]

Always come back to the intuitive approach which is the foundation of making correct training decisions. [12:51]

LINKS:

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Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

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Start Here: A Master Class in Sleep, Diet, Movement, Fitness and Stress Management

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000

A friend recently asked, “What’s a good episode to start with?” for a basic overview of health and lifestyle optimization. Great question—and honestly, I didn’t have a good answer. So here it is!

This show covers the basics from a big-picture perspective—the one to share with friends and loved ones. It’s not sciency or intimidating, just a simple, reasonable framework for how to live a healthy, happy, long life.

I hit the five key areas: sleep, diet, movement, fitness, and stress management. You’ll hear why sleep, rest, and recovery are #1—everything flows downstream from there—and how artificial light and digital stimulation after dark wreck your hormones and metabolism. I explain how walking (yes, walking!) delivers a powerful aerobic effect, why sprints give the highest return on investment of any exercise, and how most people are overdoing “chronic cardio.”

You’ll learn the simple diet fix of ditching processed junk—refined grains, sugars, and seed oils—and focusing on the nutrient-dense, animal-based foods that fueled human evolution. And we’ll finish with stress management: escaping chronic low-level stress, ending rumination, and carving out real downtime, nature time, and meaningful connection.

TIMESTAMPS:

Where should you start in your healthier living endeavors? [00:51]

The statistics for longevity for the United States population are horrifying. [02:11]

Because of artificial light and digital stimulation after dark, most of us throw off our circadian rhythm which prevents us from getting good sleep, rest, recovery, and downtime. Sleep needs to be your number one priority. [04:18]

There are many warring factions of people arguing about diet that confuse us. The number one thing you can do to optimize your diet is to start by cleaning up your act and removing the nutrient deficient heavily processed foods from your home. [17:23]

In the heavily processed foods, it's the foreign chemical agents that cause inflammation, that cause gut dysfunction and promote obesity above and beyond their calories. [24:59]

The visceral fat is especially health destructive because it accumulates in your abdominal area around your vital organs. [27:07]

Focus on the ancestral foods: red meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. [29:39]

The highest rated category of fish is the oily cold water fish...the SMASH family: sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon, and herring. [38:30]

Some restrictive diets cause a stress response in the body. They do help as an intervention, but not as a permanent diet. [43:54]

When you are looking at the tremendous number of supplements available, you really have to understand what you are getting. [01:01:32]

Have a goal of increasing all forms of general everyday movement in your life. [01:03:48]

If you get too extreme into workouts that are medium to difficult, that are slightly too stressful to promote that long-term health benefit, you actually do the opposite [01:10:19]

Sprinting is the best workout known to mankind, the highest return on investment of any form of exercise for overall fitness benefits. [01:16:14]

You can easily overdo it when it comes to endurance training. [01:23:06]

Stressful training diminishes your testosterone. [01:26:05]

Stress management is crucial as you look to improve your well-being. We live in very stressful times. [01:29:23]

relationships, especially the romantic ones you may have, really need to be smooth functioning. [01:35:05]

Rumination has been categorized as a metabolic disease with actual blood markers. [01:37:23]

In summary, get good sleep and take breaks during the day. Clean out your food pantry by removing the nutrient-deficient chemically processed foods. Move every day. Adhere to sensible exercise patterns. Don't overdo it. Manage your stress. [01:42:50]

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Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience
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Discipline, Motivation, and Will Power Are Overrated: The 3 True Secrets To Becoming a Fitness Champ

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about why “inspiration is for amateurs,” and why discipline, motivation, and willpower are some of the most overrated concepts in the fitness world.

We’re surrounded by grind-culture blowhards bragging about 4 a.m. wake-ups and superhuman discipline, but the real secret to becoming the person you want to be—on the track, in the gym, or in any area of life—is much simpler and far more sustainable. I break down the three things that actually work if you want to avoid distractions, stop chasing motivation, and finally build momentum.

I share how flying under the radar, focusing on the entire process (not just the instant gratification), and wiring habits so deeply they feel automatic can change everything. You’ll hear how my own morning mobility routine—now as familiar as brushing my teeth—became a daily anchor, why elite athletes don’t rely on willpower, and how tiny, enjoyable, repeatable actions beat the no-pain-no-gain nonsense every time.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “falling short,” this episode shows you how to reframe everything: stop trying to psych yourself up and start creating systems that make doing the right thing natural, rewarding, and something you’ll actually keep doing.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad is going to give you three secrets to help you become the person you want to be. [01:03]

Winning habits and success patterns are formed when you get inherent enjoyment from the pursuit that we're talking about. [04:17]

Willpower is a finite resource. Your habits become automatic behaviors. [09:21]

The first of the three secrets is to fly under the radar for the most part. Don't even worry about that very, very fragile resource, which is your willpower, the discipline to get there and show up. [11:25]

Loving what you are doing is persevering through difficult challenges. [18:45]

The constant comfort that we now can experience in life, most of us makes us physically weaker, mentally less resilient and spiritually unfulfilled. [25:05]

Build your fitness endeavors into a habit. Start with something that makes it super easy. [29:00]

LINKS:

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Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience
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Four Ways To Be More Active In Life

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about four simple but powerful ways to be more active in daily life.

Experts now agree that your overall level of movement—not your formal workouts—is the single most important factor for long-term health. You can’t just hit your morning spin class and then sit around the rest of the day. In fact, research on the “Active Couch Potato Syndrome” shows that even devoted exercisers can suffer from the diseases of sedentary living if the rest of their life is spent in a chair. Katy Bowman calls this the “lazy athlete mentality,” where you give yourself a hall pass for inactivity because you already worked out.

I share four specific ways to break that pattern: start a morning exercise routine to set the tone for the day, sprinkle in brief micro workouts whenever you can, find more opportunities to walk (yes, even laps around the block count), and finally, add properly structured workouts to maintain strength and muscle mass.

These habits not only boost energy and focus, but form the foundation for longevity, vitality, and graceful aging.

TIMESTAMPS:

The single most important obligation for human health is to just increase all forms of general everyday activity than it is to adhere to a devoted fitness regimen. [01:01]

Burn more energy and get out of this energy toxicity situation. [04:10]

Starting your day with an exercise routine has many benefits. Do something toward movement as soon as you wake up every day. [06:12]

Micro workouts are described as just a brief interlude from your busy life. It can be something explosive and powerful like taking the stairs instead of elevator or even squats at your work cubicle. [08:50]

Walk more in general every day. [11:36]

Of course structured workouts are wonderful and contribute to a long, healthy, active, energetic life. [12:57]

LINKS:

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Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

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How To Avoid Crappy Protein Supplements (And Choose The Best)

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I dive deep into protein supplements—how to avoid crappy products loaded with questionable ingredients, and how to read labels like a pro.

We break down how whey protein is made, why it’s the most potent and bioavailable protein powder, and why it’s far superior to plant-based sources. I also tackle the myths around protein timing and protein bars: you don’t need protein on the go—the goal is adequate protein intake averaged over time, about one gram per pound of ideal body weight. Protein is the foundation for muscle, organ health, and overall performance, while carbs and fats serve mainly as energy.

I compare B.rad Whey Protein Isolate + Creatine Superfuel to a competitor product loaded with processed additives, artificial sweeteners, and flavor chemicals. I explain the difference between whey protein concentrate, isolate, milk protein isolate, casein, and egg white protein—covering digestibility, nutrient density, and potential digestive issues. We also discuss why a few grams of natural sugar in protein is better than chemically intense sweeteners for performance and recovery.

Finally, I share my approach to sourcing animal-based proteins—pasture-raised eggs, ground beef, and affordable grass-fed steaks—and why combining these with a clean, high-quality whey protein powder gives you the building blocks for health, muscle, and longevity.

If you want to navigate the supplement world safely, skip the junk, and prioritize truly effective protein, this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

We are looking at the good and bad of supplementation. [01:10]

We don't need protein on the go. We need to average an adequate amount of protein intake over the long term. [02:18]

Over the years, we have learned that one gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight is recommended. [05:20]

When you think about the protein bars that are on the market, realize that there is a large amount of processing involved in making them. [09:50]

Learn to read labels and know what they mean. [15:22]

Sunflower lecithin is a natural fat used as an emulsifier in protein powders. [16:25]

Compare other protein powders that have been processed. [17:18]

What is whey and how is it made? [19:34]

The term milk protein isolate lets you know you can consume it even if you have lactose problems. It depends on how lactose intolerant you are. [33:04]

The egg yolk is one of the most nutritious sources of energy on the planet. [35:03]

There is no reason to consume a product loaded with chemicals when you can get some product using natural ingredients. [39:35]

A small amount of sugar is burned in the cell for energy during your active life. [40:36]

Commodity dark chocolate that you find in popular brands doesn't compare in quality with the high-quality artisan bean to bar chocolate. [46:40]

Wine is the only product in the United States that is not required to put all the added ingredients on the label. [49:11]

If you're gonna put something into your body that's in supplemental concentrated form, make sure you navigate to the cleanest, purest product. [53:19]

LINKS:

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Ketone-IQ Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

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Training In 100F Heat, And Other Horrible Fitness Advice

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I call out some dangerous and misguided fitness advice floating around on social media—like a post from a PhD in exercise physiology suggesting that everyone should go run for 45 minutes in 100-degree heat to boost their VO₂ max.

Sure, the science on heat training is interesting and real, but context matters. For elite athletes training for world championships, carefully managed heat exposure can make sense. For the other 99.9% of people, it’s a fast track to burnout, breakdown, or even the ER.

I break down the difference between training stress that builds fitness versus stress that destroys it, explain how to recognize the signs of overtraining, and share why fatigue is feedback, not weakness. I also revisit my critique of Layne Norton’s “push through it no matter what” philosophy and contrast that with what smart athletes actually do—monitor recovery, track readiness, and adjust daily.

To wrap up, I share lessons from my own mistakes, insights from coach Cynthia Monteleone, and why true recovery days sometimes mean actually resting.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad takes issue with the recommendation that people exercise in 100 degree heat. [01:10]

If you are talking about competitive athletes, rather than the general population, that would be different. [03:30]

Running is too stressful for the vast majority of participants. [06:37]

The main two reasons for poor performance and workouts are one, over training and two, de-training. [10:27]

You are literally training the body to get slower, weaker and less efficient with poor technique when you train and push your body through signs of poor movement patterns. Fatigue is feedback, not weakness. [12:10]

If you don't feel like working out one day, that is a signal from the control center, your brain. [17:57]

There is a huge distinction between endurance athletes where they always have that obligation to keep that aerobic system going with low intensity recovery days versus a true recovery day for a high intensity power athlete which entails sitting around and resting. [21:41]

LINKS:

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Ketone-IQ Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ!
Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD.
Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

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Allen Iverson Was Right! Practice Is Overrated - Here's Why

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I revisit one of the most infamous press conferences in sports history—Allen Iverson’s legendary “practice” rant from 2002—and explain why I think he was actually right all along.

Iverson’s words have lived on as a punchline for decades, but when you look closer, you realize he was speaking some deep truth about recovery, workload, and the impossible demands of a grueling NBA season.

I share the backstory behind that moment, the tension with his coach Larry Brown, and how the whole thing became cultural shorthand for “bad attitude”—when in reality, Iverson was way ahead of his time in understanding how fragile the human body is under chronic stress.

You’ll also hear some fun clips (including the Ted Lasso parody and a brilliant remix), and I’ll make the case for why Iverson deserves recognition not just as one of the most electrifying players ever, but as a pioneer in the conversation around athlete recovery and self-preservation.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad is taking a look at Alllen Iverson's "practice" rant. [00:51

Iverson was right in talking about the imperative for players to save themselves in order to survive a grueling NBA season. [04:16]

Is it a disgrace to the team and the NBA to stick up for your own well-being? [07:34]

Coach Phil Jackson created unity on the team by ensuring that they were together turned against him for some enfraction. [17:51]

Iverson took a hit so that today's modern athlete would not have to endure this decades of abuse at the hands of old school coaching. [18:55]

LINKS:

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Hicham El Guerrouj: The Most Talented, Most Focused, and Best Trained Athlete of All-Time?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000

I take you through the incredible story of Hicham El Guerrouj, the Moroccan middle-distance legend who was virtually unbeatable for nearly four years, only to face heartbreaking defeats at the Atlanta Olympics.

I walk through the agony of those losses, the silver medal at 1500 meters, and the mental and physical toll of carrying the expectations of millions while chasing perfection. We get into how he used that disappointment to fuel one of the most remarkable comebacks in track history, leading up to the 2004 Athens Olympics where he finally won the gold—and not just in the 1500, but also the 5,000 meters, a feat not accomplished in 80 years.

I break down the races, the strategies, and the legendary final laps where El Guerrouj “floored the gas pedal” and ran splits that would have qualified in an Olympic 800 meters. I also reflect on what his story taught me about dealing with setbacks, staying focused, and turning misfortune into motivation, drawing parallels to challenges we all face in our own training and lives.

Along the way, we touch on the evolution of running technology, the rise of super spikes, and why El Guerrouj’s records still stand as some of the most impressive in the sport.

TIMESTAMPS:

This video of El Guerrouj shows the most genetically gifted, most disciplined and best trained athlete of all sport. [01:06]

The insights about discipline focus, dealing with adversity and creating a lifestyle of total dedication to peak performance can be tremendously inspiring and life changing. [04:14]

How do you set a world record that holds for 27 years? [09:00]

Genetically gifted athletes have the 'gift' but they need the old school focus, total dedication and monastic lifestyle. [13:24]

The mile run is 79% contribution from the aerobic system and the rest is anaerobic. [18:14]

In the modern more digital world, we get to know the athletes better.
El Guerrouj lead a more monastic life when training. [20:08]

El Guerrouj has amazing genetic gifts. He was of very light body weight. [23:08]

The proper running form is landing over your midfoot with a balanced center of gravity. [24:09]

Research has shown that there's a direct correlation with an adequate or good or great VO2 max with longevity. [27:30]

It helps to be tall like Usain Bolt. Increased ankle bending during a moment allows him to utilize the spring-ilike mechanism of the calves for increased power as he pushes off. [32:49]

What's the best form for you? It's figuring out what works for you and your own natural athleticism and your own physical particulars, your level of flexibility in your trunk, your shoulders, everything goes into the equation. [37:39]

Do you know why all the track and field races are run in counterclockwise manner? It's because the natural human bio rhythms have a counterclockwise nature to them. [39:39]

Genes do not determine your destiny. [41:30]

El Guerrouj 's competitive intensity and focus make his champion mindset. [45:59]

Highschooler Alan Webb had the chance to run against El Guerrouj. Webb broke the record. [50:34]

El Guerrouj's career has had some disappointments and setbacks. [54:13]

Try to release the attachment of your self-esteem to the outcome. Let go of the "Why me?" mentality. [01:15:01]

What about the shoes? How do they make a difference? [[01:27:30]

Quote from El Guerrouj:
"The values of life are work, patience, defeat, learning from defeat, perseverance and regularity, and all that I learned with sport and above all from my Olympic journey." [01:31:44]

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Don't Run In The Heat! It's A Dumb Idea (But Go Ahead And Sprint In The Heat)

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about a couple of articles I saw recently about running in the heat—about heat acclimation and endurance training—that honestly kind of rubbed me the wrong way.

So alert runners: we need to have a talk about this. I start by reading an excerpt from one of these popular running websites and unpacking some of the flawed assumptions behind this kind of messaging.

You’ll hear me break down why the obsession with suffering—grinding through extreme conditions, chasing bigger mileage, and pushing your body to the limit—has become so normalized in endurance culture, and how that mindset can quietly lead to overtraining, burnout, and hormone dysfunction.

I also share a more sensible approach to building heat tolerance and aerobic fitness that honors health, balance, and long-term consistency.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad talks about some of the "running in heat" articles he has read, and points out some disagreements he has with those articles. [01:06]

The compelling argument that for the vast majority of recreational runners, running is a very bad idea. [04:00]

The popular modality of high intensity interval training, by and large is conducted in an ill-advised manner in workouts that last too long and are significantly too stressful for the vast majority of participants. [06:05]

If you stop sweating, you know you are close to heat stroke. [15:19]

There's no justification to go out there and stick it to yourself in heat preparation. [22:09]

Even though Brad is talking about the danger of racing in the heat, he understands the need to do it. [24:03]

If you're running in the heat, but you're totally oblivious to how hot you're getting, that can be a recipe for disaster. [33:35]

Some of the world's best runners do not workout at top speed. [36:50]

If you insist on performing the workout in a fatigue state, you are literally training your body to run slower because the central nervous system is protecting you. [45:57]

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How Dreaming Big And Going All-In Made The Greatest High School Athletic Team Ever | Sean Brosnan

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000

I’m so excited to welcome Sean Brosnan to the B.rad podcast!

Sean is the author of Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running, written with Chris Lear and Andrew Grefe. And yes, it’s a book about running—about high school workouts, races, and championships—but it’s also so much more than that.

In this episode, you’ll hear Sean break down how he coached some of the fastest high school distance runners in America, including strategies for teaching athletes to embrace the challenge of intense training, embrace discomfort, and push past perceived limits. He shares the thought process behind skipping traditional state meets to chase world-class opportunities, why mindset and belief can transform performance, and how he cultivates those breakthrough moments that turn talented athletes into record-breakers.

We also dive into the realities of post-collegiate professional running: the struggles of sponsorship, building a pro training group, and creating a sustainable system that lets elite athletes thrive without being weighed down by financial stress. Along the way, Sean reveals his personal coaching philosophy, the influence of legendary mentors, and why connecting with athletes on a human level is often the difference between good and extraordinary performance.

Whether you’re a runner, coach, or simply interested in peak performance and shattering self-limiting beliefs, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and strategies that will inspire you to think bigger and train smarter.

Sean Brosnan is the author of Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running, written with Chris Lear and Andrew Grefe. A two-time national high school coach of the year, he turned Newbury Park High School into a national powerhouse with multiple state and national championships. A native of Long Island, he began coaching as a volunteer at Queens University of Charlotte and now lives in Big Bear, California, where he coaches a professional running team. Follow him on Instagram @RealSeanBrosnan.

TIMESTAMPS:

Sean says it's essential to stop placing limitations on ourselves. [03:05]

What happened when Newbury Park headed out to Alabama for the national championship? [07:20]

Newbury had multiple national championships, both boys and girls and JV. [11:46]

On a team, you can be competitive, but you can also be happy for the others' successes. [17:48]

Starting as a new coach in 2016, Sean brought the team to winning the State meet and on to Nationals in two years time. [22:41]

A month training camp seemed to be what really worked. [24:03]

How do you get better without running harder and breaking down, like the programs that grind these kids out? [26:33]

There was a huge shift in the training schedule during COVID times. [33:18]

There were people who criticized the program at Newbury Park. [34:59]

There are many different ways to get to the final result that you want. [40:07]

Why aren't there more programs like Sean's at Newbury Park? [44:51]

Focus on the personal development of the athlete. [55:55]

Everyone can do better. [59:07]

What happens when Sean moves on to his next coaching position? [01:06:09]

Nico Young 's progression has been sensational. [01:15:43]

Sean can be contacted @realseanbrosnan on social media. [01:18:56]

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Endurance Running is a Bad Idea For Most People!: 40 Mind-Blowing Assertions From Born To Walk

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this show, I share 40 mind-blowing assertions to recalibrate modern fitness philosophy, inspired by content in the book Born to Walk, written by me and Mark Sisson.

Walking is universally health-boosting, delivers excellent aerobic conditioning, stabilizes energy, mood, and appetite, and carries near zero overuse injury risk. In contrast, endurance running—even at a comfortable pace—is too physically stressful for the vast majority of participants, promotes breakdown, burnout, and chronic injury, and is most likely bad for your health when done in the typical modern manner.

You’ll hear why walking is a genetic expectation for health, why most endurance exercise should be conducted at or below your fat max heart rate, and how chronic cardio promotes stress hormone overproduction, suppressed immune function, and visceral fat storage. I also explain why elevated cushioned shoes enable poor running technique, drive injuries, and why recreational endurance running has only been possible in modern times because of them.

Key points from this episode:

Walking is universally health-boosting and delivers excellent aerobic conditioning with minimal risk
Running is too strenuous and stressful for most participants; walking should be the baseline
Fat max heart rate (180 minus age) is the true measure for energizing, fat-burning cardio
Chronic cardio promotes overuse injury, stress hormone overproduction, suppressed immunity, and visceral fat
Elevated cushioned shoes enable poor running technique and are the driver of chronic injury rates
The most celebrated endurance events (marathon, Ironman) are antithetical to health and fueled by marketing hype
Humans never ran for recreation until the modern running boom; ancestral movement was built on walking, strength, sprints, and play

Learn more at BornToWalkBook.com, where you can also download the free PDF resource with all 40 assertions and more tools for building lifelong health.

TIMESTAMPS:

For the vast majority of participants, running, even at a comfortable pace, is too physically stressful. [00:50]

The vast majority of your training should be at a medium or perhaps brisk walk if you're really fit, with a minimal amount of anything faster because it elevates the heart rate too high and it's too strenuous. [04:34]

Fat max heart rate represents the intensity at which you burn the maximum number of fat calories per minute. [06:27]

If you cannot proceed faster than 14 minutes per mile while you're at your fat max heart rate, you should be walking, not running. [08:32]

Maintaining muscle mass strength needs to be added to your bicycling, jogging, stiar climbing. Those simply aren't enough. [13:44]

It's not about the calories burned, it's about the movement. [16:50]

Running is catabolic. It breaks your body down and requires recovery while walking is anabolic, which means it sends the genetic signaling for efficient metabolic immune cognitive and endocrine function [24:54]

Running on elevated shoes enables poor running technique. [30:25]

When you're running barefoot, impact forces are similar whether the surface is hard or soft. [35:15]

Chronic cardio can suppress immune function, promote chronic inflammation, compromise gut health and damage mitochondria. [37:50]

The monotony of repetitive impact trauma and mental and physical suffering associated with steady state cardio can easily breed an obsessive addictive mentality. [43:08]

Don't overdo the search for that endorphin rush. [46:12]

Any homo sapiens genetic gifts for endurance are buried today under excess body fat, insufficient daily baseline activity, weak musculature and dysfunctional feet caused by a lifetime in shoes [53:50]

Recreational runnung is a new thing. It has come about only by elevated cushioned shoes. [59:56]

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Dr. Layne Norton is Giving Horrible Fitness Advice - Beware!

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000

The foremost health authority, the contrarian, and voice of reason is spouting this level of misinformation, so I think it deserves the acronym: A-Y-F-K-M.

Dr. Layne Norton, internet health influencer and self-titled Truth Seeker and debunker, has delivered the single worst piece of fitness advice imaginable. There is no more potentially destructive message to convey besides telling people to push through fatigue, crappy workouts, and poor movement patterns. So inspired by the Debunker himself, I'm going after you.

Layne Norton has a PhD in nutritional sciences, a background as a champion powerlifter and bodybuilder, and is known for debunking fitness misinformation and pseudoscience. But recently, he posted one of his many deadlift clips with the message that training is like investing in the stock market. He even detailed a week of “moving crappy,” “moving really crappy,” and being “happy” about grinding it out anyway.

Here’s what you will learn from this episode:

Why pushing through fatigue and poor form is a recipe for injury, burnout, and attrition
The flaws with the dated no pain, no gain mentality that simply won’t die
Exercise physiology insights: ATP, lactate, glycolysis, and aerobic energy systems
Why the anaerobic system requires extensive rest and recovery, not grinding through bad workouts
Technical failure versus pushing to failure, and why form matters most
Interesting science-based insights on the power of performing theatrics before a peak performance effort and why lighter weight and excellent form are the real win
Deadlifting dangers, proper technique, and why novices should get expert guidance

Finally, you will hear about what you should do when experiencing symptoms of suboptimal recovery and the value of applying an intuitive approach—especially when it comes to times that you “just don’t feel like it” and what that feeling can signify (hint: it has to do with your emotions and your central nervous system).

TIMESTAMPS:

Dr. Layne Nortron is known for debunking some of the science that is out there telling us what is good to eat. [01:03]

Brad confronts one of Layne's posts about training and recovery. Layne treats training like investing. [04:39]

Elites manage their energy very carefully every single day, week, month of training. [10:02]

ATP, the source for immediate explosive efforts lasting from zero to seven seconds, becomes completely exhausted after seven seconds [14:33]

Working through crappy form and feeling horrible during your warmup is in direct opposition to how the anaerobic system develops. [20:59]

Doug McGuff has come up with the Big Five Workout strategy, which you do only once a week that keeps you strong. [31:47]

If you attempt to work through crappy form and low scores on the readiness-to-train scale, you are training the central nervous system to fire less explosively and teaching your brain to be able to left ledds weight. [35:38]

Pavel Tsatsouline explains why he doesn't see the point of training to muscular failure. [38:37]

Six sets of three is the same as three sets of six, but you get less tired. [40:45]

Brad critiques Layne's analogy of exercising is like the stock market. [43:56]

Performing theatrics before a peak performance effort actually does help prime the centtral nervous system for peak performance. [45:41]

You want to preserve a straight and elongated spine with eveything you do in the gym. [50:06]

Deadlifting is a random exercise and potentially dangerous. If you're novice, get that trusted expert for one-on-one instruction before you even try. [58:19]

Beware of internet blather from influencers. [01:01:21]

Always take what your body gives you each day and nothing more. [01:02:06]

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The Ancient Ayurvedic Path To Better Digestion and Better Breathing | Dr. John Douillard

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. John Douillard, a leading expert in Ayurvedic medicine and founder of LifeSpa.com.

I read his book Body, Mind, and Sport about 20 years ago, and it was one of the first books I found that combined breath work and movement. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. John blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science to help people achieve lasting health, vitality, and longevity.

We talk about how aligning your diet and lifestyle with your dosha and the seasons can optimize gut health and detoxification. You’ll learn why today’s extreme wellness trends might work short-term but often miss the root causes of poor health. I discuss how nasal and diaphragmatic breathing techniques—practiced by elite athletes and used by Dr. John in his own triathlon training—can improve oxygen delivery, reduce stress, and open up the diaphragm.

Dr. John explains that 91% of athletes don’t have a fully contracting and relaxing diaphragm because of excessive sitting, which keeps the diaphragm in a pre-contracted, rigid state. He walks us through a basic Ayurvedic breathing technique called DPR—breathing through the belly, chest, and upper chest while raising your arms—to fully engage and loosen the diaphragm. This breath work pumps the lymphatic system, clears toxins, and helps with brain health.

We also cover the “bellows breathing” exercise, or “The One Minute Meditation,” a powerful technique to open the rib cage, increase energy, and enter a deep state of calm. This conversation cuts through the noise of trendy health advice, so if you want to reconnect with time-tested strategies rooted in Ayurveda that support long-term well-being, you don’t want to miss this show.

Dr. John Douillard is a globally recognized expert in Ayurveda and the founder of LifeSpa.com—one of the world’s most trusted sources for evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare. He’s authored seven books and over 1,500 articles, helping millions reverse aging and heal naturally. Dr. John began his Ayurvedic studies in India in 1986 and later partnered with Deepak Chopra to train Western doctors in Ayurvedic medicine. He also served as Director of Player Development for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and has applied Ayurvedic techniques to improve athletic performance, working with top athletes including Billie Jean King. Check out his website, www.lifespa.com, and explore his books—especially Body, Mind, and Sport, which explores how nasal breathing can enhance performance and reduce the stress of exercise.

TIMESTAMPS:

Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. It is heavily practised throughout India and Nepal. We will learn much of this science as related to our diet and training. [00:58]

It's not really the food that is causing the problem, it is your body's flawed internal detoxification processes. [04:07]

It's easy for people now to disregard this ancient medicine, and think only modern science has credibility. [09:40]

You can bring wheat and dairy back into your diet. Wheat is not the culprit. [11:42]

The most common elective abdominal surgery in America today is having the gallbladder taken out because of the sludge that we eat. [17:14]

We have done away with the seasonal pattern of eating. [21:10]

The Ayurvedic philosophy looks at body types to see what really works for us. [24:09]

More than diet, lifestyle preferences differ with these three different body types. [30:16]

After taking a quiz on LifeSpa.com a person can get a better understanding of what their body needs. [38:02]

We dump 70 million tons of toxic chemicals in our atmosphere every year in America according to the EPA, that filter down on everything we eat and breathe and drink. [41:50]

Breathing correctly adds so much to your well-being. [45:49]

How does one get started learning nasal breathing? [55:18]

LINKS:

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The Importance Of Social Connection For Longevity | Christy and Ana of the Girl Can You Talk Podcast

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:29:37 +0000

In this episode, you’ll learn about the powerful role of friendship and connection in promoting physical, emotional, and even cognitive longevity.

I sit down with longtime (40 years long!) friends Christy and Ana from the Girl, Can You Talk? podcast to explore their BOND method—Be Open, Offer Invitations, Nurture Consistency, and Deepen Through Vulnerability—a simple, intentional approach to building real relationships that help you live better, feel better, and not feel alone.

This show is great if you want to learn more about how connection impacts your health, why friendships can be more than just brunch buddies, and how simple things like sending a voice memo or asking a friend, “have you been outside today?” can literally change someone’s day. You’ll hear relatable, heartwarming (and often hilarious) real-life stories about perimenopause, empty nest syndrome, and navigating one-sided friendships. Christy and Ana share how getting in front of people, even just once a week for coffee, can turn into something meaningful—and how just one close friend can make a life-changing difference.

If you want practical tools, some good laughs, and an important reminder about the importance of building and maintaining social connections, this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

Sometimes we forget that friendship and connection are very important to our overall health. [01:03]

Having a society inundated with the internet has changed the way people relate. [07:07]

Your relationships at 50 predict your health and longevity and happiness at 80 [10:39]

B is for be open. O is for offer invitations. N is for nurture, consistency, and D is deepen through vulnerability. [13:11]

Loneliness is the new smoking as far as damage is concerned. [15:45]

You need to learn how to engage. [21:15]

There are methodical steps one can take to learn how to engage with people. B is for be open. [24:00]

O is for offering invitations without fear of rejection. Think about including someone with something you are already doing. [32:41]

N is nurturing consistency through intentional habits. [40:49]

Deepen your connection through vulnerability. [44:25]

What if your friendship feels unbalanced.? You give more than you receive. [49:08]

Be inquisitive. You learn a lot that way. [54:56]

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The Dangers Of Chronic Endurance Training and the Benefits of Sprinting | Cynthia Monteleone

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Please enjoy a great conversation with my friend and sprinting mentor Cynthia Monteleone, coming to you all the way from the beautiful big island of Hawaii.

A Team USA world champion sprinter, Cynthia is also a highly trained metabolic health analytics practitioner who coaches numerous Olympic athletes and world champion masters-level athletes, and she goes deep into the nuances of what delivers peak performance and helps people overcome health challenges to reach personal goals, especially weight loss and excelling in athletic goals.

In this episode, Cynthia tells us why chronic cardio might actually be hurting your health—and how training like a sprinter can lead to better longevity, hormones, and overall energy. We discuss the important principles outlined in Born to Walk and get into the damage that can happen to the heart from excessive endurance exercise, how living in that black hole heart rate zone keeps your body in fight or flight, and why you might be storing more visceral fat or throwing off your thyroid just from overtraining. Cynthia shares some eye-opening examples, like a fit masters track athlete who started marathon training and ended up with a heart attack—and we explore how too much endurance training can lead to electrical signaling issues in the heart and chronic inflammation.

We also push back on the grind-it-out mindset that’s become so common—where suffering and pain are glorified as signs of discipline. Instead, we highlight a more empowering, intelligent approach to fitness, based on sprinting, walking, lifting heavy things, and prioritizing recovery. This conversation is all about training smarter—not harder—for the long term.

TIMESTAMPS:

Fitness people may need to rethink their idea of what is good for the body. [04:25]

Brad talks about his participation in sports as a kid and his evolution into triathlon. It took a toll on his life. [06:48]

As a parent coach for the kids, is it effective to push the kids hard to teach them life's lessons? [10:38]

What are the lessons to be learned from this crazy running boom that we've had where people think that when they turn 40, they should run a marathon? [17:22]

Why do people think it is hard to sprint? [18:52]

What is the best way to balance your exercise regimen? [25:53]

A combination of walking and sprinting is preferable to steady state cardio. [33:12]

You can exercise the heart too much. [40:10]

There's a disconnect between mental strength and hurting yourself. [47:38]

All your training and all your fitness endeavors have to factor into the same equation as all the other forms of stress in your life. [51:06]

Is your training making you feel empowered or tired? [59:48]

LINKS:

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Personal Health Optimization And Comprehensive Testing With Stride DNA

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:52:12 +0000

In this episode, I go through my deep and fascinating experience with the Stride health optimization program.

You'll hear me walk through the six detailed reports from my DNA and microbiome testing—starting with the methylation report, where I had impaired efficiency in the folate cycle, methionine cycle, and BH4 cycle, and finally got a normal score in the transsulfuration pathway. I talk about the role of key nutrients like B vitamins, choline, magnesium, and zinc, and how specific gene variants like MTHFR affect my ability to methylate, detox, and produce neurotransmitters efficiently.

I also share my microbiome results—including a 93 out of 100 for diversity—along with some areas for concern like low serotonin and dopamine, which matched my long-standing results from the Braverman neurotransmitter questionnaire. You’ll hear about the consultation I did with Bianca from Stride, how she helped interpret the results, and the personalized supplement stack they created for me based on everything. Then I wrap it all up by pulling up years of blood test data, going through my male hormone panel, fasting insulin, and cortisol patterns, and why I don’t stress over red-flagged total cholesterol.

This is a detailed breakdown of how genetics, gut health, and blood markers come together—and how Stride helps make sense of it all through one powerful platform.

TIMESTAMPS:

This show takes you through amazing package of benefits and information that you get when you sign up for personal health optimation. [00:51]

Stride combines DNA test results, gut microbiome testing. and blood tests. [06:22]

Gathering this information, you see your likelihood and your propensities for certain elevated dietary needs. [08:19]

Brad demonstrates, with his own use of this service, how it applies to his dietary needs. For example, he talks about the need for vitamins B6 and D. [11:09]

Beyond the 60th parallel, the human is not able to synthesize vitamin D at all because the sun's rays are never intense enough to trigger that tanning, [18:01]

There is a tendency for middle aged men who are otherwise healthy, athletic and fit to develop sludgy blood with too much iron. [21:01]

There is a large concern for females for iron deficiency. [22:23]

Lactose intolerance is a term we hear often. [24:41]

Is there a difference in how breads and grains affect the body? [26:02]

In the fitness portion of the report, Brad found that he has a mix in his muscle fiber composition between power and endurance. [29:58]

What are you doing with your training and do you have any genetic information to help? [38:43]

Recovery efficiency is also measured with these tests. [39:46]

Your genes have much to do with your skin. [41:02]

Humans and all other living things on earth are highly calibrated to circadian rhythm. [46:06]Genes affect methylation. [54:34]

It is important to cross reference your blood test and you genetic and miocrobiome testing. Looking at LDL cholesterol is not a great predictor of heart disease. [01:03:56]

It's important to test male hormones. [01:09:33]

LINKS:

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Beware of Superstar Athletes Embellishing Their Training And The BS Of The 10,000-Hour Rule

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I take a hard look at the glorification of obsessive training habits in elite sport, using Michael Phelps’ famous claims—like eating 10,000 calories a day and not missing a single day of training for six straight years—as a springboard for discussion.

You’ll learn how research from top performance labs has shown that these types of extreme regimens aren’t just unsustainable, but unnecessary and often harmful. I talk about the real caloric demands of ultra-endurance events like the Tour de France and Race Across America, and how even those athletes only maintain extreme intakes for short periods of time—not year-round.

I also discuss the psychological cost of the “no days off” mentality, and why it’s so important to push back against this toxic messaging, especially for young athletes and their parents. You’ll hear about the groundbreaking research of Dr. David Costill showing how cutting training volume in half for seven weeks actually leads to peak performance, and we debunk the widely misinterpreted 10,000-hour rule. I share the incredible story of Donald Thomas, who became a world high jump champion with barely a year of training, in stark contrast to Stefan Holm’s lifelong grind. We also cover mental health struggles among Olympic athletes like Phelps, Simone Biles, and Caleb Dressel—and why balance, perspective, and accurate storytelling from public figures matter more than ever.

TIMESTAMPS:

There are many impressionable people watching and listening to star athletes who put out less than truthful advice on podcasts. [00:51]

The human is only capable of ingesting a certain caloric limit each day. [07:46]

If these athletes want to give advice, why not be truthful so followers can learn. [12:48]

An obsessive training approach is absolutely not necessary. [17:18]

Do you need 10,000 hours of practice to master your skill? [24:27]

If you are going to reach the highest level, know that the healthiest, most well-adjusted athletes are those that have a healthy, happy, balanced lifestyle. [32:33]

LINKS:

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Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!

Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience

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Your Indoor Air Quality Sucks And How To Fix It With Jaspr | Wes Greenwood

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000

During this episode, I talk to former firefighter and chief breath officer of Jaspr, Wes Greenwood, about the unseen world of air quality and what’s really in the air we breathe—both indoors and out.

You’ll learn how air filters like the Jasper actually catch pollution, what particulate matter is, how cooking (even clean, grass-fed steak) produces airborne compounds, and how most kitchen range hoods are either undersized or vent directly into your house. If you’ve ever wondered how smart air filters work without Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or why your sleep might drastically improve just by cleaning the air in your bedroom, this is the show for you.

Wes also shares the personal story of how his health was deeply affected by mold exposure in a home with a dirt-floor crawlspace, explaining how most of the air in a two-story house actually comes from below due to the “chimney effect.”

If you’re curious about breath, air, ions, and the electric charge in your body, and how they all connect, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

TIMESTAMPS:

Indoor air is not as clean as you think. When did you last change the filters on the HVAC? [02:21]

The sun and trees are good for neutralizing bacteria and viruses. [05:50]

Most people don't realize how much they are asking of their lungs. [09:46]

If it is a polluted day outside, is it better to exercise inside? [10:59]

Even months after a fire, during the cleanup, we get much exposure to the pollution depending on how the wind is blowing. [13:01]

How does a filter actually catch the pollutants? [19:40]

Even when you're cooking healthy nutritious food, you're still creating these volatile organic compounds. [25:54]

Some air purifier machines have very sophisticated filters that can distinguish the amount oif dust currently in your air. [28:16]

Hot air rises and creates a pull. The system, especially in a two story house, is filtering in a different way. [31:57]

You should get your indoor ait tested for mold and other particles that make people sick. [36:09]

Learning proper breathing exercises is very helpful. [37:53]

Wes, as a fireman, was terribly ill from not breathing clean air. [40:38]

Breath work was the mainstay of his recovery. [44:37]

People need to understand the importance of breathing. [52:21]

Breath through your nose rather than your mouth. [58:30]

What size area is covered by one JASPR purifier? [59:57]

LINKS:

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Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

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How Sports Will Save Us All, And How To Navigate Today's Overpressurized Youth Sports Culture | Sasha Graham

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Please welcome Sasha Graham, the host of the Sports Will Save Us All podcast!

What a great name for a show, and I had a great time being a guest on it—we had a wide ranging conversation and really hit it off as she hit me with some surprise questions, trying to put me on the spot…it was wonderful that I said, you know what—how about I bring you onto the B.rad podcast? We turned the tables and while I didn’t put her on the spot too badly, we did talk about some really interesting and thought provoking topics in this episode—one of them was her description of herself as overly competitive, especially in her youth, and how she had to learn the hard way to manage that natural competitive intensity.

I asked her if it was inherent or environmental, which led to a really interesting discussion about that and how, as she matured as a person and an athlete over the years, she realized that the most important thing was to have fun and appreciate the journey rather than obsess about the outcome.

I think you're going to love some of that commentary, which might get you thinking about your own competitive mindset and the relative importance of appreciating the process versus setting and achieving goals. Sometimes we can get out of hand with that stuff, especially these days. Our conversation then transitions into a discussion about the overly pressurized, overly competitive youth sporting experience that seems to be the norm today, and what we can do about it as well-meaning, devoted parents who want the best for our kids and want to give them all the opportunities they deserve. But we also touch on some of these disturbing phenomenons that have been really highlighted these days, like the expense, the pressure, and the selectivity of competitive sports and how so many kids end up dropping out of them, so it’s also sort of an all or nothing approach.

We also get into some parenting and some kid topics, like the potential solution of bringing back the emphasis and the promotion of recreational sports. I also asked Sasha what her relationship with sports means to her today and throughout her life. We had such a fun conversation and I think, after listening to it, you will be inspired to go listen to some of her great content on the Sports will Save us All podcast. You can start with my interview, but for now, here we go with Sasha Graham.

Sports Will Save Us All is an award-winning weekly podcast from Sasha Graham and is available on every major podcasting platform.

TIMESTAMPS:

We explore many aspects of sport itself, looking at competition intensity and youth sports. [01:03]

In a children's book, Sasha writes about a girl who is not invited to a party because she is always so competitive. She learns a good lesson. [06:09]

Is an overly competitive nature inherent? [09:05]

Endurance athletes might be different. [14:04]

How do you categorize where the healthy competitive drive can drift into something that is not wholesome or has a negative aspect on your life? [16:47]

Happines can be complicated but also deliciously simple. Have fun. Just don't focus so much on the outcome. [23:54]

Look around your work or at your peers. Are they having a life like you want to have or are they so absorbed in their careers that they don't have family or other sources of happiness. [28:48]

The state of today's youth sports is arguably overly competitive and pressurized. [32:43]

Parents, let your kids play sports to have fun. [38:40]

How can we guard against those negative repercussions in high level competitive in youth sports? [42:16]

Why are parents so invested in what they perceive as success for the kids? [45:44]

There's a kid at community college who is happy and a kid at an Ivy League who is merable. Which kid is the most successful? [54:04]

Sasha has a successful podcast. What are her favorite things about doing it? [58:48]

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Achieving Metabolic Freedom With An Empowering Mindset, Optimal Sleep, And Good Eating Habits | Ben Azadi

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0000

I welcome bestselling author Ben Azadi to the show on the occasion of the release of his new book called Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones & Burn Fat.

Of course, we get into all the important talking points about the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, how to lose body fat safely and sensibly, but this show is also going to be way more than you bargained for, because we got into a nice groove, starting with Ben sharing his amazing backstory. You will hear about how he suffered for some 20 years as a child, going into early adulthood with obesity, depression, lack of self-confidence, and suicidal thoughts, and he turned everything around by making a change to his mindset. We went really deep in this show and I can appreciate how the discussion really colors how we can approach diet and fat reduction in the most effective manner, rather than just focusing on the mechanics.

You've probably heard some podcasts already with people telling you which foods to eat and which foods to avoid, but we do have a good discussion on all those levels. Ben also talks about things like constant spaced repetition—empowering thoughts or statements or phrases that you write down and you look at and repeat every day.

You will also hear him talk about the difference between faith and fear, as well as how you cannot outperform your image, so you first have to change your self image, your thought patterns, and that is how you progress toward lifestyle transformation. It's not about smooth sailing every step of the way; he talks about how to navigate setbacks as well, so you will get a really broad based, colorful conversation from a colorful guy down in Miami in this episode, Ben, who has a great program going called Keto Camp, and I think you're going to love our conversation and his new book, Metabolic Freedom.

TIMESTAMPS:

This discussion looks at how we can approach diet and fat reduction in the most effective manner. [01:07]

Is ChatGPT going to replace the act of sitting down and writing a book on your own? [04:39]

Ninety-three percent of Americans are metabolically handcuffed. [07:00]

When insulin is chronically elevated, it's a fast path toward metabolic disease. One of the most important tests you should get done is the insiulin blood test. You want to see that between three and six. [11:10]

Are there actual symptoms supporting to indicate when you get metabolic insulin resistance? [18:40]

Keto is a good way to go but it shouldn't be the only way. You can go back and forth. [20:44]

So someone looking to lose extra weight would be told to firstly look at their sleep regimen. Sleep is the foundation that builds the house of health. [24:06]

A study on metabolism found that between the ages of 20 years old and 60 years old, there were no significant changes in metabolism. If you are after 60 and start showing a decline, in metaabolism, it is indicative of a loss of muscle mass. [31:26]

Ben is physically active with healthy blood work now. In the past, he was obese and was pre-diabetic with low testosterone and, at times, suicidal. This is why he wants to teach others. [35:56]

The health of the Population of the United States is horrible, especially with Type 2 diabetes. The US ranks 37th right behind Costa Rica on health. [38:27]

The second you take responsibility, the second you create change. You cannot blame others for your situation. [42:54]

Your thoughts, you image of yourself, influence your metabolism, disease, or healthy and longevity. [53:48]

Seed oils stay in your body for years. They create inflammation. One French fry cooked in vegetable oil is equivalent to the tobacco in one cigarette smoked. [58:26]

LINKS:

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Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

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Brad's Dexa Scan Results Summary, The Dangers Of Visceral Fat, And The Truth About Body Fat Percentage

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I share my full DEXA scan results, including a visceral fat score of 0.38 pounds, which I’m determined to drop to “0.0 fricking zero” through sprinting—shown in research to preferentially burn visceral fat.

My body fat is 21 pounds (12.5%), and I break down the fat and lean mass distribution throughout my body, including minor asymmetries. I was advised to gain 2–3 pounds of muscle for longevity, though my sprinting and high jump goals favor staying lean. I discuss why chronic endurance training can increase visceral fat due to cortisol overproduction, while short, explosive workouts like sprints or strength training create a healthy stress response.

You’ll also learn why bone density suffers in cyclists and astronauts, what makes muscles a glucose sink, why Dr. Ron Sinha and Dr. Gabrielle Lyon emphasize maintaining muscle as the key to long-term health and metabolic flexibility, and I end the show with a plug for muscle-centric medicine—focusing on building and maintaining muscle as the key to longevity and leanness.

TIMESTAMPS:

There are three types of body fat. Brown fat is what cold therapy tends to activate. [01:07]

The viseral fat collects in and around the abdominal organs and is extremely health destructive. [03:05]

Testosterone replacement therapy is popular however one can also choose to focus on lifestyle optimization before you consider it. [04:20]

The accumulaition of viseral fat is a sign that the body's fat storage systems have become overwhelmed. [10:34]

Subcutaneous fat is soft and squishy. [12:38]

The DEXA scan can examine the inside of your body. Sixty-eight percent of Americans are classified as overweight or obese. [13:31]

If you have competitive goals, your body is going to respond to the training stimulus and create the body that is optimal for what you are doing to it. [22:40]

For endurance training for a marathon or Ironman Triathlon, you to store visceral fat. [26:47]

Our hectic stressful life causes a chronic overproduction of stress hormones. [28:41]

More summary of the DEXA scan shows bone density, the weight of the skeleton, and how the viseral fat surrounds your organs. [30:01]

The Tour de France cyclists lose bone density because they are sitting on their bikes instead of doing weight bearing exercise. [31:54]

One can check out you viseral fat score by measuring your waistline. People have experimented with changing their body weight in a single day. [35:48]

Focus on muscle mass. [39:02]

LINKS:

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Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

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Dr. Jonathan Sanburg: The Cutting Edge Of Sports Performance Physical Therapy

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I sit down with my go-to expert for all things sports performance and injury recovery—Dr. Jonathan Sanburg, a highly respected physical therapist who’s changing the game when it comes to getting people back to peak performance.

We dive into what’s truly cutting-edge in the industry right now: treating injuries from a fitness and athletic performance lens, instead of the outdated “rest, meds, surgery” approach most of us have been conditioned to follow. Dr. Jonathan breaks down how and why this mindset shift is essential—not just for athletes, but for anyone who wants to move and live pain-free.

I also share my personal journey: how I narrowly avoided an unnecessary exploratory knee surgery (yes, really!) thanks to a referral to Dr. Jonathan and his dream team at PT Revolution in Tahoe. Turns out, all I had were some deeply knotted muscles causing inflammation near my joint. Since then, I’ve been working with Dr. Jonathan for over 2.5 years, learning firsthand that the real path out of injury isn't rest—it's doing the work. He even shares his tip at the end on how to find a great sports performance physical therapist, as well as how to spot the approaches that just waste your time.

Dr. Jonathan Sanburg is a Sports Physical Therapist and Performance Coach with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University, where he focused on return-to-play for athletes. A Sacramento native and former elite-level soccer player, he competed at Gonzaga University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology. He has trained at the world-renowned EXOS and Champion Physical Therapy and Performance, where he worked with NFL, MLB, MLS athletes, and members of the U.S. military’s most elite units. Dr. Jonathan specializes in guiding youth and professional athletes from injury recovery to peak performance.

TIMESTAMPS:

Dr. Sanburg has changed the way Brad looks at physical therapy. His emphasis is on "return to play" athletes. [02:16]

Kime is a physical center where the focus is on sports performance and injury rehab rather than treat and go home and rest protocol. [06:48]

At Kime they work closely with physicians, many times including post surgery treatment. [10:04]

Do people go to physical therapy for injuries or are they seeking advice on performance? [14:34]

Jonathan had studied strength and conditioning to add to the PT training. [16:01]

Where does rest come in these days? [19:35]

How does one work around the pain without doing more damage? [21:45]

Is there a difference between treatments for an acute injury vs. overuse injury? [26:40]

Resistance training is probably most important if you were going for longevity. [29:27]

You should move a lot throughout the day for cardio respiratory fitness. [31:04]

A good PT provides the value that the patient expects for their particular performance or body . It is not necessarily pain related. [35:30]

We need to strike a balance between like muscle strength and tendon rigidity or stiffness. [37:42]

How does one get bone spurs? [40:21]

Is there a difference between pain and soreness? How does the brain determine? [44:50]

Do we always honor the aches and pains? Check with your body after 48 hours. [52:54]

Are athletes' performances getting better in the modern days? [01:01:18]

Jonathan is a competitive racer besides serving as physical therapist. [01:04:13]

How can a person be sure they are finding the best in physical therapy care? [01:07:53]

LINKS:

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Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount!
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!

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How I Modified My Fitness Routine To Avoid Burnout and Promote Longevity

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0000

This show was inspired by a very thoughtful question from a college-aged listener named Justin who wanted to know what my current training regimen is like, and if I believe zone two training is really necessary, if VO two max workouts are really necessary, and if I think he should just take up a sprinting regimen (since the sprinters seem to look the best and be the healthiest)?

Thanks, Justin, for teeing me up—I thought his questions would make an interesting show and update on my current fitness routine, and in this show, I explain everything I am doing and why. You will hear my number 1 recommendation (extricating yourself from that extreme exhausting endurance training program so that you have some energy to pursue fitness goals and longevity properly), why I believe aging gracefully depends far more on maintaining explosive power than grinding out long cardio sessions, and why your 400-meter time might be one of the most telling longevity markers. I explain how aging affects the anaerobic system and why preserving fast-twitch muscle fibers is critical for staying strong and functional—especially as we get older.

I challenge popular ideas around zone two and VO₂ max training, and make the case for true sprinting (not HIIT or steady-state cardio) as the most efficient and powerful intervention for fitness, fat loss, and longevity. I walk through my exact training regimen, from my morning mobility routine to high jump drills, strength sessions, and sprint workouts—highlighting how I structure my week around short, explosive efforts, long rest periods, and intuitive decision-making rather than weekly mileage.

Whether you’re 21 like Justin or well into your 60s, this episode offers practical insights for anyone looking to train smarter, avoid burnout, and build lifelong athleticism.

TIMESTAMPS:

The first step is to extricate yourself from that extreme exhausting endurance training program so that you have some energy to pursue fitness goals and longevity properly. [01:01]

Looking at Brad's current training regimen, we learn the benefits of maintaining that anaerobic conditioning, that explosive power in terms of longevity and a well-balanced regimen. [05:49]

The Cactus to Clouds hike is an example of Brad's performance of a 15-hour hike after he had no endurance training to prepare. [09:03]

The experts are now strongly concurring that preserving functional muscle strength and power and explosiveness and muscle mass is the single key to longevity. [12:41]

The fast twitch muscle fibers decline much more quickly and significantly than the type one endurance fibers. [15:01]

Falling is a huge risk factor as we age. It is very important to remain strong. [18:58]

Brad has switched from a lifelong endurance emphasis to recalibrating his mentality to appreciate stress and rest. [19:56]

If you drift beyond the fat max heart rate, you are inviting the opposite of your desired benefits from exercise. [24:56]

Kipchoge practices at about 83% of his weekly mileage in zone one. [27:15]

Now that Brad has hit the 60-year-old mark, how does he train? Brad's morning exercise pattern has changed a bit over the years, since he also has to prepare for his sprint workouts. [29:13]

Go barefoot as often as possible to regain the best foot functionality. [31:54]

Through trial and error, Brad has discovered that a high-intensity day followed by two easy days in a row, really works for him. [40:02]

It's not about burning calories through strenuous exercise, but rather fat reduction is about hormone optimization. [44:12]

The sprint workout always begins with extensive warmup and preparatory drills. [46:44]

Strength training is when you calculate 85% of your best time. You don't want to overdo it just to make it, you really want to feel it and feel like you're working hard. [54:52]

In the high jump practice, Brad does a variety of drills. [01:01:36]

After your tough workout you can bring back your parasympathetic system by lying down, resting, elevating your feet, and doing some nasal breathing. [01:03:22]

In the book, Body by Science, there is listed the Big Five exercise protocol. They are the Chest Press, Overhead Press, the Lat-Pull-down, the Seated row, and the Leg Press. [01:05:16]

The ways Brad uses CORDZ vary and there is little chance for muscle soreness compared to lifting weights. [01:09:38]

Keep your exercise things in plain sight around to entice you and remind you to take a few minutes to use them. [01:10:32]

Rest and recovery days was the third step to Brad's routine. This includes two full days after high intensity sprinting or high jumping sessions. [01:13:42]

Sometimes the tendons fool you when they become inflamed. [01:17:49]

Try to build a habit of blocking out a time of day for your training. [01:21:25]

Brad's diet is focused on meat and fruit. [ 01:23:10]

De-emphasize your devotion to steady-state cardio. [01:26:18]

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High Protein Bars Are A Scam—I Have Some Much Better Ideas!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of the popular practice of consuming energy bars as a supposedly nutritious snack on the go.

The inspiration for this show was an exciting spicy battle between health experts Dr. Layne Norton and Gary Brecka on Instagram, where they debated the merits of the new David High Protein bar. I talk about the ingredients in these bars, the processing methods, and the overall sketchy nature of the energy bar industry, even when the bars are touted as super healthy.

I also reflect on the history of energy bars, my personal experience as one of the first PowerBar-sponsored athletes, and how the original idea of energy bars was for elite athletes, not for snacking during your workday. I challenge the whole premise of needing energy bars and advocate for metabolic flexibility, fasting, and focusing on nutritious meals instead. I share my go-to snacks, why I’m such a fan of dark chocolate, and why even the so-called cleanest protein bars are not a nutritional centerpiece.

Let’s rethink our approach to energy bars and focus on fueling and recovering the right way!

TIMESTAMPS:

Are energy bars as nutritious as we think? [01:10]

Most of these bars are processed in giant factories using highly processed dairy products. [06:15]

If a person has problems digesting whey, it is probably because they've used the less expensive,
less pure sources of whey protein. [08:14]

To make the bars palatable, the manufacturers need to make them sweet and there are many other
ingredients used to make the basr keep their shape and to have a long shelf life. [13:10]

The oils used promote cellular stress. Many of the oils are offensive to ingest. [15:13]

Be careful of labels that say "Natural Flavor." [16:10]

Just because a bar is labeled with whey protein, it doesn't mean it is good for you. [18:12]

How does one objectively define gut health? Many of the flavors offered on these bars are
terribly unhealthy. [21:45]

There is much confusion as to the validity of the bar industry podcasts. [25:38]

Brad was one of the first sponsored athletes by Power Bar. [27:45]

It is believed that HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) is strongly associated with obesitiy. [30:24]

Brad looks at labels carefully. Here he has example of marketing where a well-meaning
consumer can be thrown. [38:29]

If you don't have any calories around, you can easily and gracefully turn to stored body fat.
[41:23]

What is best to consume after a workout to speed recovery? [43:14]

A bar is simply not a great delivery system for protein, nor is a liquid beverage. [50:41]

Brad explains the characteristics of good dark chocolate. [55:35]

If you enjoy energy bars from time to time, choose the least ofensive ones that are made with
whole foods and minimal ingredients.[59:34]

Brad lets you know all about dark chocolate, his favorite snack. [01:01:42]

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How To Achieve Maximum Dietary Nutrient Density - The B.rad Nutrition Guide

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to class!

In this episode, we dive into the B.rad Nutrition Guide—a simple, practical, and totally free resource you can download at bradkearns.com. Print it out in full color, stick it on your fridge, and use this tiered ranking system to navigate the world’s most nutritious foods with ease. It’s really this simple: ditch the processed junk and aim for maximum dietary nutrient density. At the very top? Meat and fruit. That’s the next big dietary trend—global All-Stars like red meat and fresh, locally grown fruit that taste great, provide essential nutrients, and deliver healthy carbs and fiber.

This show will walk you through the guide step-by-step, highlighting nutrient-dense favorites like pasture-raised eggs, wild-caught oily fish (think sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon, and herring), shellfish, animal organs, high-fat dairy, and the best plant foods like avocado, dark chocolate, fermented foods, raw honey, and more. I get into the details on choosing the highest quality oils, the importance of saturated fats for cooking, and why industrial seed oils are a major no-go. We also hit on smart supplementation with whey protein and creatine, the importance of mineral water, and which beverages get the green light. It’s a comprehensive, practical, and refreshingly simple approach to eating that you can start today.

Download free B.rad nutrition guide here: https://bradkearns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NEW-B-Rad-Nutrition-Guide_r2.pdf

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad reviews his B.rad Nutrition Chart. Step one is to get rid of the processed food and strive for maximum dietary nutrient density food. Meat and fruit are at the top of the list. [00:51]

Oily cold-water fish are accessible and affordable. Shellfish have great nutritional value. [02:45]

If you want dairy in your diet, choose organic high-fat, preferably raw dairy. If you are looking to eat chicken, turkey and pork, look for sustainability and humane care of the animals. [04:07]

Colorful, nutritious, easy-to-digest plant foods include avocado. It is actually a fruit. Anything with a seed is a fruit. When it comes to dark chocolate, look for bean to bar. [05:50]

Fermented foods have many benefits. Navigate carefully with vegetables. [07:06]

Honey is a great thing to add to your daily routine. Nut butters are very helpful. [08:33]

There are many differences when we look at the various oils. Saturated fats are best to cook with. [09:46]

We all need protein. Not just athletes. [12:50]

As far as beverages go, mineral water and kombucha are at the top of Brad's list. [13:51]

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How To Optimize Pronation, Glute Activation and Big Toe Functionality Like A Good Human

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to another show about the big toe (hopefully you heard the first presentation, What’s the Big Deal About the Big Toe?) because in this episode, we’re taking it further.

You will learn why your big toe is crucial for efficient movement, and how its functionality influences everything from your running stride to balance. I reveal how wearing tight, restrictive shoes can hinder your big toe’s ability to function properly, leading to muscle imbalances, poor glute activation, and even overuse injuries.

You will hear about the myths surrounding “over-pronation” and why it’s not the enemy—and why poor big toe function is. I also dive into the science behind conditions like “runner’s hallux” and the role of the big toe in controlling pronation, explain why two-thirds of endurance runners have a dysfunctional big toe, and why barefoot-inspired footwear like Peluvas may be the best path to restoring foot health and strength.

This is a great episode to listen to if you want to learn how to improve your big toe health and take your movement and fitness to the next level!

TIMESTAMPS:

Big toe functionality helps influence and optimize pronation. [00:58]

Pronation is the natural inward and downward rotation of the foot and the flattening of the arch during the walking or running stride. [02:02]

There has never been any research to reveal that the most high-tech modern running shoes or any running shoe ever invented can actually control pronation. [05:38]

How can we get better at pronation? [08:03]

Walk around barefoot as much as you can. [12:27]

LINKS:

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What's The Big Deal About The Big Toe?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, you will learn about the critical role the big toe plays in human movement and athletic performance.

I reveal the truth about how shoes can weaken and restrict your big toe, leading to imbalances and a higher risk of injury, especially as we age. You'll hear how the big toe impacts everything from balance to the activation of your glutes, which are essential for powerful movement.

I’ll also guide you through a simple Toe Test to assess your big toe’s functionality and share a fix to strengthen it—just a few minutes a day can drastically improve your athleticism and help prevent pain.

Tune in to discover how taking care of your big toe can change the way you move and live!

TIMESTAMPS:

The big toe is one of the most critical functionalities of the homo sapiens species. [00:59]

In order to function properly, the big toe must be able to move dynamically through multiple planes of motion independently from other toes. [01:46]

With poor balance, people fall, and that is a leading cause of death of the elderly [05:03]

The big toe is the initiator of the activation of the glutes. [09:47]

Can you move your big toe separately from your other toes? [12:53]

LINKS:

B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein!
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Ketone-IQ Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ!
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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
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% grass-fed animal organ supplement

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Dr. Casey Means: The New Surgeon General Talks About Good Energy And Talking Responsibilty For Your Health

Tue, 27 May 2025 11:30:00 +0000

It’s time for a rebroadcast of a wonderful interview with my old friend, Dr. Casey Means, where she talked about the launch of her book, Good Energy.

It has been a year since we talked on the eve of her book launch, which was just about to go number one and become a New York Times bestseller, and in other news, Dr. Casey has just been appointed to become the Surgeon General of the United States of America. Amazing news, a bit controversial these days since everything in politics is controversial, but long time listeners know that I steer completely clear of politics on this show, however I did want to give a plug for Dr. Casey and encourage you to listen to this interview if you didn't hear it the first time around, as she now rises to the highest position in America for doctors.

In this episode, you will learn all about Dr. Casey Means’ book Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, which she wrote with her brother, Calley Means, and hear her talk about the broken medical industrial complex—a subject that is of deep significance for her since (as she talked about in her first appearance on the show) she used to be a dutiful doctor, a highly trained throat surgeon who was just trying to do her best, until she realized how dysfunctional the whole system was. She had a realization: no one was really getting better. They were, however, coming in for more surgery, and this sparked her decision to pursue a career in the alternative health world instead, an issue that only became more important and personal to her after she experienced the deep pain and frustration of watching her mother die of a preventable disease. This is a great episode to listen to if you want to learn about all the nuances of our profit-driven medical system, the science and details of how mitochondrial function essentially represents the essence of our health, why mitochondrial dysfunction represents the whole cause of all disease, the scary statistic about Americans and metabolic syndrome risk factors that shocked me, and more!

Casey Means, MD, Surgeon General of the United States of America, is a Stanford-trained physician, the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Check out her website and visit CaseyMeans.com/goodenergy to read her best-selling book, Good Energy.

TIMESTAMPS:

Sixty-eight percent of Americans are classified as metabolically unhealthy. [03:08]

It's a totally unstainable path that we are on as a country. [09:04]

After becoming a head and neck surgeon, Dr. Means realized that she was not improving people's health. She wanted to focus on prevention. [12:00]

Cancer is a metabolic dysfunction. We are focusing on the wrong problem. [14:41]

The health care industry is fast growing and it makes more money when you are sick than when you are well. [20:02]

Everything in moderation is a very bad way to look at diet. [29:48]

There is such a thing as bad food. [35:19]

You need to understand your own body and read the signals your body sends to you. [36:23]

We have normalized not feeling well, that we don't notice it. [41:55]

When we eat processed foods, they are not benign. It's more than just calories. [46:53]

The ingredients in the processed foods trigger your desire to overeat. The bigger the glucose spike, the bigger the crash [53:54]

High fructose corn syrup is in so many foods and is very problematic. [58:39]

There are five foods that you want to include to support your mitochondrial function. [01:01:36]

In a few months, if you follow those suggestions, your markers on your blood tests will show a huge difference if you were pre-diabetic. [01:09:24]

Why isn't the medical system focused more on prevention? [01:15:03]

LINKS:

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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% grass-fed animal organ supplement

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Brad's "Perform, Recover" Mantra Contrasting With Calorie Restriction And Extreme Biohacking

Tue, 20 May 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this show, I share more thoughts on my new, recent longevity mantra: perform, recover, perform, recover.

These thoughts were inspired by an interaction I had with my friend Michael Kummer—host of The Primal Shift podcast—who recently wrote a newsletter article about the longevity practices of the increasingly prominent biohacker Bryan Johnson.

While I appreciate a lot of things that Bryan does in service to the health community by trying all these cutting-edge strategies and then reporting back on his results, I do have some thoughts on the tendency many people have these days to drift a little too far towards high-tech anti-aging methods—particularly when it comes to taking a flawed approach to a biohacking strategy.

Just look at Bryan Johnon’s decision to eat fewer calories based on the assumption that calorie restriction does indeed help with healthy aging….When it comes to biohacking, are some extreme methods too extreme? And could we be making some huge mistakes in the process? Find out in this episode!

TIMESTAMPS:

Calorie restriction studies have mostly been done on animals. How do they apply to humans? [00:45]

Many people are equating fasting, ketogenic diet and other, strategies and interventions with longevity. However, these are things that that promote a stress response. [05:41]

Ditch the nutrient deficient processed foods. [07:57]

Brad takes a look at Brian Johnson's longevity goal. [10:38]

A glucose spike is not inherently a bad thiing. Is there such thing as having insulin that's too low? [13:56]

Brad tries to limit stress in his life in many ways. He has found that shortening his time in the cold plunge is more beneficial. [16:55]

Some people get so obsessed with their training, they get into orthorexia which is an unnatural and unhealthy fixation on doing things correctly. [18:55]

Brad discusses his new dietary patterns. [24:38]

Should you feel sore after a good workout? [27:40]

Eat more and move more is a longevity strategy. [29:59]

Perform, Recover, Perform, Recover is Brad's mantra. [32:40]

LINKS:

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Ketone-IQ Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ!
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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
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% grass-fed animal organ supplement

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Henry Abbott: Ballistic Training To Prevent Injuries, And High-Tech Training Practices Of Elite NBA Players

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:30:00 +0000

I'm pleased to welcome Henry Abbott, the author of a new book called Ballistic: The New Science of Injury Free Athletic Performance!

What an interesting conversation we had, and we went on a wide ranging journey through several topics of interest in modern big time sports. Henry has a longtime sports background–he is an award-winning journalist who led ESPN’s 60 person NBA digital and print team. So he is a longtime NBA guy behind the scenes, and in this episode, he tells us what it's like out there, touching on concerns like this crazy long 82 game season where we expect these powerful, explosive athletes to perform night after night—this kind of turns the sport into a severe long endurance grind where you can pretty much predict the athletes are going to get injured. So Henry went on a three year long quest to determine what cutting edge scientific advancements we have to measure and program athletes to train properly to prevent injury.

The title Ballistic is interesting because he focuses on the importance of ballistic high impact training, which we typically shy away from, thinking that it's too traumatizing. I really appreciated this because you've probably heard me on the show talk often about my nagging minor injuries that are always a battle and a challenge as I strive to compete in masters track and field. So you're going to get some good tidbits and also learn what the top of the line athletes are doing—he references his connection to this training facility in Santa Barbara, California called P3, it's operated by an old triathlon friend of mine named Dr. Marcus Elliott, and he is doing some really interesting data collection and analysis.

You will learn why Henry says that almost everyone has some sort of hip dysfunction, whether it's hip flexor weakness or a lack of mobility, and ways that you can progress to become more functional, especially in the three most important joints that control impact forces—the ankle, knee, and the hip. Enjoy this fun and wide ranging talk with Henry Abbott, and I highly recommend you read his book Ballistic, the New Science of Injury, Free Athletic Performance, which reveals a surprising takeaway: The explosive moves and ground impacts we often avoid in everyday workouts might provide the secret to an injury-free athletic life.

TIMESTAMPS:

The three most important joints that control impact forces are the ankle, knee and the hip. So how do we best take care of them? [03:01]

The popularity of Track and Field is still struggling in comparison to other major sports. [05:00]

What is it like to cover the NBA? What about the players being prone to injury? [08:09]

Eighty-two games are too much for the players. Humans can't do more than five max effort workouts every two weeks before their performance declines and injuries skyrocket. [10:43]

Are the players, trainers and coaches doing their best to prevent injuries? What is P3 in Santa Barbara? [12:12]

In the book, Ballistic, Henry explains about the force at the moment of landing. [16:42]

One of the most dangerous foot positions that a player can encounter is a toes-down landing. [20:11]

We want the lower body to be loose, mobile, and flexible but we also want some areas stiff. How does it all come together? [25:01]

Injuries occur when you come back down to earth, not by jumping up. It's the impact of landing. [28:17]

You need to learn how to jump properly to prevent injury. [31:55]

The WHO says immobility is the fourth leading cause of a global death. [35:23]

Every athlete needs help with their hips. [36:17]

Henry talks about dirty money and sports. There can be an adverse influence on sports. [43:09]

What really makes a champion athlete is the work ethic, resilience, family-oriented, well-blanced lifestyle. [51:18]

Is there any financial incentive in modern day NBA players to continue since they get so money? [56:31]

Henry's book Ballistic talks about caring for your body...paying attention to it to prevent injuries, but also use your body to have fun. [58:48]

LINKS:

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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
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% grass-fed animal organ supplement

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Shawn Stevenson: The Shocking Health Challenges and Triumphant Journey Of The Model Health Show Host

Tue, 06 May 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Shawn is one of the world’s leading health experts as the bestselling author of Sleep Smarter and host of the #1 rated Model Health Show.

The first part of the discussion is about foot functionality. Shawn mentions the emerging research on how minimalist shoes can address the cause of foot dysfunction, “nourishing and rehabilitating our feet.” Then describes the awakening he has experienced using Peluva five-toe minimalist shoes, with increased proprioception and ease of movement.

Then the show gets personal, as Shawn describes how his journey to becoming a health leader took shape. Growing up as an athlete in St. Louis, MO, Shawn suffering a serious injury on the running track and discovered that he was severely malnourished and had a degenerative bone disease. With his athletic dreams compromised, he lost hope, endured further suffering that included his mental health and putting on a bunch of excess body fat, and had to start from the bottom to turn his life around.

Shawn’s struggle included having to reject mainstream medical treatment and a “poor me” attitude and discover a path to health on his own. Shawn’s grandma gets a huge plug here, and you will be touched by Shawn’s emotional recount of how he turned the corner and truly saved his life.

You’ll also learn that Shawn’s malnourished youth was not some bizarre bad luck, but rather the norm in modern life today. Shawn cites research published in JAMA that kids today are eating 70% ultra-processed foods; the situation worsens with low socio-economic conditions.

Shawn tells us the main ways we are still screwing up our health, even with lots of great information and awareness today. He urges us to prioritize sleep and take bold steps to optimize health. It starts with controlling your use of digital technology, forming an empowering attitude where you place health #1, creating a winning evening ritual, and more.

Shawn Stevenson is the host of the Model Health Show and author of the best-selling books Sleep Smarter and Eat Smarter. Check out his Instagram @shawnmodel and his YouTube channel @TheShawnModel

TIMESTAMPS:

The wonderful cushiony shoes you are wearing feel terrific because they dull your sensations. [07:45]

When you get into the Peluvas, it is important to start slowly, making sure your feet that have been stuffed into shoes have a chance to adjust. [16:43]

At 20 years old, Shawn was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. [20:00]

A 20-year study found that about 68 percent of America's children's diet consists of ultra processed foods. [21:29]

Shawn could not imagine spending the rest of his life with the pain he was experiencing, so he began to research for a solution. [25:48]

The most overlooked aspects of exercise is that it increases assimilation. [29:03]

He began to understand how important his sleep and the proper nutrition are to his recovery. [30:40]

Sleep impacts people's nutrition and general health. [36:11]

Even though there is much information available for people to be informed on sleep and nutrition, we are still falling behind. [38:54]

Shawn has suggested 21 tips for better sleep. One of the most important is the evening habit of being on screens. It interferes with your circadian rhythm and melatonin. [42:24]

Having a cool bedroom is very important. [52:01]

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How To Sail To 100: Research, Insights, and Forming Empowering Beliefs

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I’m diving into some fascinating research and sharing my own opinions for a fun, insightful show about longevity and living to 100 years old. It is amazing to think there are 722,000 centenarians alive today, but only 219 people who’ve made it to 110. I think genes affect your potential to live to 110, but most of us should form the empowering belief that we can sail to 100, if we just get out of our own way. Reference my previous show, Longevity Science is Wrong—Don’t Succumb to BS Commentary and Self-Limiting Beliefs.

In this episode, I explore how lifestyle factors like staying active, managing stress, and keeping a positive mindset are key to longevity. We’ll also touch on the surprising traits that many centenarians share—things like emotional awareness and optimism—and how they contribute to a longer, healthier life.

So, join me as I unpack some longevity stats and challenge you to embrace the belief that living a long life is within your control. Oh, and stay tuned for a fun surprise at the end—a little freestyle rap from my 60th birthday party earlier this year!

TIMESTAMPS:

The United States is rate4d 35th in world ranking in longevity statistics. {00:54]

For the first time in recorded history, those of us in the younger generation have a lower life expectancy than that of our parents. [02:45]

Surprisingly, according to the UN there are 722,000 people in the world right now who are over the age of 100. There are more women than men in that bunch. [07:06]

Does genetics play a role in life expectancy statistics? [10:21]

There are three kinds of resilience that are connected to longevity: cognitive resilience, economic resilience, and personal resilience. [17:11]

Loneliness is a huge factor in all age groups. [21:48]

Your heart and lungs working well will help mental acuity. Dementia statistics show 50% have symptoms. Walk your way into better brain health. [28:05]

Lifestyle studies have shown centenarians tend to share personality traits: a positive attitude and emotional awareness. [34:07]

If you think you have genetic predisposition for something that you can prevent, then you don't have to follow that history. [39:37]

To stay youthful, you gotta do things right. [43:28]

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Alex Hutchinson: A Friendly Debate About The Benefits Of Running

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Enjoy this second show with Alex, where we left the mic on after our interview emphasizing his book, The Explorer’s Gene, and started talking about Mark Sisson and my new book, Born To Walk.

We planned to have a “friendly debate” about the book’s premise that running is a bad idea for most people. Alex, as a longtime runner, had a much different basic notion—that running is a rich and meaningful form of enjoying recreation, physical fitness and health.

Well, there were no fireworks during our talk, but rather a nuanced discussion of the benefits of running when you do it correctly. The best takeaway from Alex is: If you are able to run and recover from running workouts, it’s great. But of course you must avoid overtraining.

Enjoy our discussion and please check out Alex’s excellent column in Outside magazine online called Sweat Science.

Visit alexhutchinson.net for more details.

TIMESTAMPS:

Alex, a long time runner and promoter of endurance running, brings his perspective to Brad as they discuss the book Born to Walk. [00:46]

Alex is not as worried about the dangers of training at too high a level. [09:30]

There are no magic bullets for dropping excessive weight. [14:31]

Don’t be under the impression that running a marathon is the path to better health. [16:49]

If you have aches and pains after running, don’t run more. It is not going to make your pain better. [18:25]

A 10K would be an amazing achievement for the average generally inactive person. If they worked hard and prepared properly for six months, it'd be all a celebration in every direction. [21:02]

The longevity research is pointing toward attributes like your strength training regimen. [24:09]

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Alex Hutchinson: Why Humans Are Wired To Explore

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Please enjoy my B.rad podcast conversation with Alex Hutchinson, the world’s leading science-sport journalist and NYT best-selling author of Endure.

The occasion is the release of his long-awaited next book, titled The Explorer’s Gene, and in this much-anticipated follow-up to Endure, he refutes the myth that, in our fully mapped digital world, the age of exploration is dead. Instead, the itch to discover new things persists in all of us, expressed not just on the slopes of Everest but in the ways we work, play, and live.

The Explorer’s Gene combines riveting stories of exploration with cutting-edge insights from behavioral psychology and neuroscience, making a powerful case that our lives are better—more productive, more meaningful, and more fun—when we break our habits and chart a new path.

Alongside our deep dive into The Explorer’s Gene, we also enjoyed a lively and friendly debate about my latest book, Born to Walk, sparked by Alex’s unique perspective as a long-time runner and promoter of endurance. Spoiler alert: we have lots of common ground, so it’s a peaceful, enlightening discussion; my favorite take away from Alex is: “Running is fine, as long as you recover from workouts.” You will hear his thoughtful critiques and insights, helping to clarify the message of the book while reflecting on the value of endurance pursuits—like why training for the mile might be more beneficial than pushing for a marathon.

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning science journalist and Outside magazine’s longtime Sweat Science columnist. Before journalism, he was a postdoctoral physicist and a long-distance runner for the Canadian national team. Check out his website here.

TIMESTAMPS:

Modern technology has an impact on our hardwired drive to explore and be creative. Intelligence is going up and creativity is going down. [02:14]

Why are we drawn to explore different horizons? [06:02]

We athletes need to change our approach when our goals change. [12:41]

What are the effects of aging on athletic performance? [16:24]

Alex explains the inner drive that makes us push ourselves to such a degree. [26:29]

This trait varies from person to person. [31:36]

If you have one person choosing what to look at, and the other person being shown the same thing as the person who's making the choices, the person who's active learns more than the person who's passive, even though they're being fed the same information. [39:23]

Brad and Alex talk about the process of beginning to write a book. When and how does the research come about? [44:06]

How is ChatGPT influencing writing? [48:08]

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B.rad Highlights #5: Animal-Based, Protein-Centric, Nutrient-Dense Diet Insights From Experts

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to part five of the B.rad podcast highlight series!

In this episode, we dive into the juicy, interesting, and possibly controversial topic of diet. You will hear quotes from some of my favorite guests and key moments over the years, focusing on my “meat and fruit” lifestyle—the animal-based, protein-centric, nutrient-dense eating style that I’ve honed through years of experimentation and immersion.

We’ll revisit my first interview with Dr. Paul Saladino from 2019, when he was first starting to rise and drive the increasing popularity of the carnivore diet movement, plus hear compelling insights from other experts. If you want impactful, eye-opening quotes on diet, protein-centric eating, and the animal-based approach, this episode is a must-listen!

TIMESTAMPS:

Animal organs, nose to tail, are the most nutrient dense foods in the diet. [00:50]

Plants are the backup foods. Plants have defense chemicals that can be toxic depending on your sensitivity. [03:16]

Fruit is the least objectionable type of food. The longer you cook something, the more you degrade the nutritional value. [09:26]

If you do have a history of digestive distress or an assortment of autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, it is highly likely that you can draw a correlation to the foods that you consume in your diet. [15:03]

Try an experiment on yourself if you have any digestive discomfort. Eat just steak, salmon, and eggs for a week or two. See if your diet should change. [16:53]

Much information about ancestral nutrition has come from studying the Hadza. [18:55]

We have to make a clear distinction between natural nutritious carbs and the nutrient deficient, heavily processed carbs, [21:47]

Fasting periods will result in greater nitrogen loss no matter how fat adapted you are. [28:25]

Timing of food goes hand-in-hand with timing of being asleep and awake. [30:13]

“You simply will not get fat if you eliminate processed foods.” (Dr. Robert Lustig) [32:26]

Jay Feldman says: “If we were to evaluate the use of interventions like ketogenic diets, calorie restriction, or intermittent fasting, we would see that they're generally a terrible idea because they're disastrous for energy production.” [37:15]

If you are going to take supplements, get the very best, highest quality, highest potency, least objectionable form. [42:37]

We humans can have issues like mental health that relate to our diet. [45:53]

Be aware of the stress impacts of what you are doing with fasting or cold plunge and such activities. [47:42]

If you buy the 2 or 3 dollar chocolate bar, you are no doubt supporting child labor and ripping off the farmers. [51:56]

The body has a natural, deep-seated biological drive to survive. And its most prominent dietary need is to consume sufficient protein. [57:03]

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Michael Brandt: The Performance and Brain Benefits of Supplemental Ketones

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000

I welcome Michael Brandt, co-founder and CEO of Ketone IQ, to the show for a conversation about supplemental ketones!

Ketone IQ offers supplemental ketones, or ketones on the go, for an instant high performance energy source. I have talked about the ketogenic diet for many years, writing many books with Mark Sisson about the amazing benefits of the ketogenic state for anti-inflammatory and immune boosting and antioxidant and protein sparing, and the keto diet has risen to popularity and become a huge fad. However, it is a little difficult to adhere to this extremely strict dietary protocol to limit carbs to the extent that you force your liver to make ketones internally. So a wonderful breakthrough in high performance supplemental technology is the availability of consuming what they call exogenous ketones—outside source of ketones—directly for athletic performance recovery and improved brain function. I have been excited about this technology for many years now and tested these products out over time, and while Michael does talk a little bit about his product, this episode is not really a commercial show. You will hear about the benefits of ketones in general, and we also talk about his own high performance athletic training, athletic training regimen, and how pursuing these daunting goals that we put up there with our competitive aspirations carry over into all aspects of daily life.

I hope you enjoy this conversation, which ended up being a really interesting one centered around being the best you can be and learning about this exciting, cutting edge intervention for your training, which is supplemental ketones. You will hear all about my experience using this product on my Cactus to Clouds hike, how I felt an immediate boost in mental clarity, as you often hear about people talking about when it comes to following a ketogenic diet. If you’re an athlete, it is a really useful supplement because it plays an important role in athletic performance by keeping your brain engaged and well fueled so that your body can work as best as it can—there’s a reason why he’s got Tour de France athletes using them, as well as Ironman Legends, and MMA fighters. It’s really cutting edge stuff and I think you're going to get a lot of value out of it and probably want to try the product. If you do, I have a special discount for you and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how effective supplemental ketones are. The Ketone IQ product is a special type of formulation called a ketone diol that has a longer lasting duration in your bloodstream. I think it’s a great product, one I use a lot myself, and I welcome the idea to learn more about it. Enjoy this episode with Michael Brandt, a former marathon runner with such an interesting story to share, who founded Ketone IQ on the heels of getting a huge grant from the United States government to research the benefits of supplemental ketones for soldiers.

Michael Brandt (@michaeldbrant) is an avid triathlete and marathoner, and co-founder and CEO of KetoneIQ. A lifelong student and leader of designing products around new technologies and emerging needs. Prior to starting KetoneIQ, he received his BS in Computer Science & Design at Stanford, was a Product Manager at Google, and Adjunct Professor at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, California.

TIMESTAMPS:

Ketones play an important role in your training regímen by keeping your brain well fueled. [01:03]

How did Michael get into creating the ketone supplements and how did it affect his performance? [04:24]

Your body learns and gets better. You don’t need to slam yourself. [07:58]

Everyone, even the top athletes, should have a coach. [13:33]

Let your intuition guide your training rather than follow a strict planned schedule. [19:01]

Ketones are a source of caloric energy. You have better mental clarity. [25:25]

The brain is the central governor and needs glucose around the clock. But then what about your muscles? [35:29]

How do you use Ketone IQ in a day-to-day manner? [39:37]

Brad found a tremendous boost in his energy and mental clarity when he used it on the famous Cactus to Clouds hike. [43:32]

Tour de France riders use this to keep up their endurance. [47:41]

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Philip Pape: Building Muscle First To Lose Fat

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

I have a great discussion to share with you from Philip Pape, the host of the Wits and Weights podcast.

I had the pleasure of joining him on his show, and he was a really sharp guy with some nice, focused, and quantified insights about how to lose excess body fat the right way. If you visit witsandweights.com, you'll see some nice free offerings of his free metabolic assessment, nutrition coaching, nutrition guides, and some great content at the Wits and Weights podcast.

In this episode, you will hear us discuss the fitness industry, what he's doing, and the always popular topic of trying to drop excess body fat. Phillip stated what I believe to be a life changing insight about weight loss by saying: it all starts with strength training. You have to work on building muscle in order to succeed, even with dietary transition, because if you don't, you're going to fall into old habits—you're going to get hungry, you're going to want to chomp on something. As you will learn in this show, when you start working hard on strength and resistance training, you are going to have muscles actively taking glucose in from the bloodstream and replenishing the larger muscle, the more muscle mass that you build, as well as recovering from the workouts where you are burning glucose in the workout, burning glycogen, and then replenishing stored glycogen. What an interesting and very simple takeaway—that it's not just about locking in on your diet, watching your portion sizes, and all the things that we've been programmed for so long to think is the main starting point to getting the physique that you dream of. It starts with hard work and pumping the iron.

We also have a fascinating conversation in the middle where we talk about this theme that I've talked about on the podcast often—the fully fueled approach to fitness and longevity, where you're eating more food, moving more frequently, recovering faster, and living longer. This topic came up as Phillip was describing a gaining phase that he goes through in his training where he's doing some strenuous workouts, the hypertrophy style workout, and deliberately and systematically consuming more calories over a sustained period of time, whether it's a month or six weeks. And during that time period, what a surprise!—he has more energy, he's more active, he’s tapping his foot more at his desk and feeling great and recovering and building muscle. So I think it's a nice reflection on the importance of fueling yourself with natural, nutrient dense food exclusively, and then getting to work and working those muscles. That is the path to not only getting off that stubborn, excess body fat that might have been sitting there even when you're doing hard work on your diet, but to opening a new portal and exposing yourself to new possibilities. Enjoy this show with weight loss and fat reduction body composition expert Philip Pap of the Wits and Weights podcast.

TIMESTAMPS:

Philip Pape talks about the best way to lose weight is with strength training. [00:56]

When you start the program with Philip, you start with self-awareness of how much you are eating, what you’re eating, the composition of there food and the movement and the training you are already doing. [08:41]

What is the muscle centric approach? Burning calories is not the best way to lose weight.
[11:14]

What is the biggest offense to healthy living and longevity? [16:05]

When you have a lot of muscle mass on your body, or you're stimulating the muscles in a
workout, the glucose is going into the muscle to refuel and replenish. [19:34]

How’s it that a person can have good muscle mass but still need to lose weight? [21:52]

Philip explains how and why he purposely gains weight as he is trying to put on more muscle. [23:22]

The consumption of more calories is fueling a more ambitious training regimen. [31:37]

How does one deal with the struggle of reducing excess body fat when they have been “doing all the right things?” [37:17]

Steady state cardio is touted for weight loss. How does that compare to lifting and just moving more every day? ? [40:13]

How important is the HRV monitor? [56:35]

Just getting started, you don’t have to have a big gym-full of equipment. [01:02:26]

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B.rad Highlights #4: Relationship Tips And Insights From Experts (Including Mia Moore!)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to another highlight show!

In this episode, we continue our series of relationship tips and insights from some experts I’ve interviewed over the years. You will hear from Dr. Wendy Walsh about the top 3 qualities men and women seek (qualities that are based on deep-seated wiring, that we can’t ignore or reject), advice from Jillian Turecki on the right and wrong questions to ask while dating, why we can make bad decisions during the first two years of a relationship, why we downplay negatives and red flags, and what happens when we get too stuck on rationality. Got relationship problems? They likely stem from your own issues—your own personal life problems, self-esteem issues, etc.

You will also learn what 7 things destroy attraction and hear wonderful insights from Mia Moore, who highlights the adverse effects of becoming socialized to believe that relationships are mainly about hard work. Mia discusses how life experience, including both positive and negative aspects of past relationships, can frame one’s perspective and personal growth for future relationships. Another important part of relationship health? Parenting. If you have kids, don’t make the (common) worst mistake most parents make (putting kids before the priorities of nurturing a loving partnership)!

Mia mentions the “cheerleader” concept of 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?

According to Mia, you can have both—a cheerleader and an authentic partner, and you will also hear some great applicable tips for healthy communication—recognizing and avoiding passive-aggressive dynamics, the power of dismissive language, being aware of how you use “but” in the middle of a sentence, developing the ability to listen more and talk less, how to allow for healthy venting without going overboard, the importance of working on emotional control and sensitivity, and more!

TIMESTAMPS:

What are the qualities we are looking for in a partner based on our biological wiring [00:46]

It is important to be authentic. [05:16]

What should you talk about when first dating? [06:25]

People that look good on paper, might not be a good match. [07:44]

The chemical attraction is there, but sometimes we make bad decisions. [10:59]

Don’t downplay red flags that you may notice. [13:15]

Be comfortable around each other. You don’t have to dress up or put on an act. [14:09]

There are seven things that destroy relationships. One is stress. [15:31]

Master your inner voice, and you master your life. [16:17]

Are relationships really such hard work? [19:58]

There are helicopter parents and lawnmower parents. How does that effect your relationship? [23:32]

Do opposites attract or is a better match with someone who is more aligned with your behaviors and values? [27:06]

As we get older, we get set in our ways. [29:58]

Say something once and have the expectation that your message will stick. [30:50]

Do you say “whatever?” Using “but” in the middle of a sentence usually negates what you said before. [31:47]

Resolve to listen more and talk less. No one learns anything by talking. (Confucius) [36:10]

Think about what kind of partner you want? [41:06]

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Creatine Is Also Beneficial For Heart Health

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

In this episode, you will hear about the many benefits of creatine—widely known for its role in muscle building and athletic performance.

Recent research has highlighted its potential benefits for cardiovascular health: a 28-day study demonstrated that creatine supplementation led to a 1.4% improvement in blood vessel function, a change associated with a 13% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes. Participants also experienced a nearly five milligram per deciliter drop in fasting blood glucose levels, and a significant 17 milligram per deciliter decrease in triglycerides, both important markers of heart health. The dosing protocol in the study involved an initial loading phase of 20 grams daily that's separated into four five gram scoops for five days, followed by a maintenance dose of five grams daily for the remaining 23 days. Another study showed that just seven days of high dose creatine, 20 grams daily, improved artery stiffness in older adults, a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

In this show, you will learn just how creatine works to support heart health beyond boosting energy production. Because creatine increases cellular ATP levels, creatine acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant supporting vascular tone and endothelial function. It also energizes blood vessels, helping them maintain their ability to expand and contract for optimal blood flow. While creatine is not a substitute for exercise or a healthy diet, these findings suggest it could serve as a valuable addition to a heart healthy lifestyle. Unlike many medications, creatine offers these benefits with minimal risk of side effects. Whether you're focused on improving athletic performance, cognitive function, or longevity, creatine's wide ranging benefits make it a supplement worth considering. From supporting muscle strength to promoting better heart health, creatine is emerging as an all around powerhouse for enhancing overall wellness.

Consider adding five grams daily to your routine for long-term health benefits. If you haven’t tried supplementing with creatine before, it has zero flavor and dissolves super easily into beverages.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Creatine does much more than muscle building. While creatine is not a
substitute for exercise or a healthy diet, these findings suggest it could serve
as a valuable addition to a heart healthy lifestyle.

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Is VO2 Max Overrated? The Truth About This Popular Fitness Test

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Let’s talk about VO2 max—a laboratory cardiovascular performance test that began rising to prominence in the mainstream medical, fitness, and biohacking communities in the 2010’s as an excellent way to measure general cardiovascular health, disease risk, and longevity potential.

It’s great to see the integration of performance-oriented metrics into wellness and medicine, and in this episode, I tell you all about VO2 max, its ability to predict your longevity, why some say it’s a superior way of predicting longevity, as well as why it can, in some ways, be overrated.

In this episode, I discuss all aspects of the VO2 max test—what it is, what it means, how to train for it, and how it rose to prominence, despite being a key performance metric for endurance athletes to predict competitive potential for decades.

I explain how the VO2 max test works (by measuring your amount of oxygen usage as the test gets increasingly harder), why most cardiologists are now touting VO2 max as superior to anything found in bloodwork, EKGs, and other routine screenings, the insights about your health that you can learn from taking the test, why the VO2 max test can be overrated, why the performance metric Running Economy is considered a better predictor of competitive success than VO2 max in elite running circles, the reason why VO2 max scores vary between men and women, and more!

TIMESTAMPS:

VO2 Max is a fantastic marker for overall health and longevity status. It measures the maximum amount of oxygen you can consume per minute when performing near maximum effort. [00:46]

A low VO2 Max is a huge red flag for your being fit. [05:46]

Once you get your VO2 Max up to a good level, it ceases to be an important measurement. [07:42]

Rather than go to the strenuous Four by Four workout, Brad recommends putting your time in at a comfortable heart rate to build your aerobic system. [08:41]

What is a good VO2 Max? [11:33]

There is a way to prolong a long healthy life and that is to avoid the nutrient deficient junk foods and move your body frequently. [19:36]

Texas A&M did a great study to measure the performances of 50 year olds running the mile. If males were unable to break 12 minutes and females unable to break 13 minutes, they were at high risk. [22:14]

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Tania Teschke: The Benefits Of Ancestral Cuisine, Slow Food Culture, And Natural Skin Care Products

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Please welcome my good friend, Tania Teschke back to the show!

Tania is the author of the book Bordeaux Kitchen, which by many accounts is the best book ever written in the ancestral health scene—it is an absolute encyclopedia of healthy living, French food, wine, and culture. She has studied under some of the finest chefs and sommeliers and brings you the full scoop in this episode with all kinds of tips about nutrition and health, including a discussion about the integral role animal organs have played in not just French cuisine, but in many different cuisines around the world.

This show will inspire you to bring organ meats back to your routine dietary patterns, and we talk about the value of the cultural aspect of food in France, as well as the importance of being mindful of what you put on your skin and Tania’s wonderful product line, The Bordeaux Kitchen. I’ve been using her lip balm and deodorant for the last few years and they’re all fantastic. When you think of all the offensive chemicals in mainstream beauty and body products (especially the ones that contain endocrine disrupting chemicals), it’s such a relief to know that there are skincare and cosmetic products formulated with clean ingredients, that work well, and are easily available on Etsy.

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Susan “The Sexpert” Bratton: How To Regain Lost Relationship Intimacy

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Susan Bratton, the sex expert, is back for this episode and she brings the heat as usual. Please listen to our first show where we talked about all things sexuality and received her many tips and tricks and exciting stories getting you fired up to improve your sex life.

But in show number two, I thought we would start with the idea that a lot of couples are less than their best in this category these days. Susan took that ball and ran with it and rattled off 5 main reasons why sexual intimacy could be faltering in your love relationship, and you will hear her share three awesome tips to help you revive your sex life and the best way to regain lost intimacy in your relationship.

Be sure to also check out all the free course material, downloads, and videos Susan has available on her website—she really does give quite a bit to the community, has helped so many people, and has become a good friend of mine. She really is so caring and interested in helping people improve their relationship.

Susan Bratton is an author, award-winning speaker, and serial entrepreneur who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to her fans around the world. She has authored and published 20 books, including Relationship Magic, The Passion Patch (which she mentioned during the show), and 30 Romantic Tricks That Work Like Magic. She also has her international number one Amazon bestseller, Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex. You will hear a ton of practical tips and information during this show, as well as a really nice big picture perspective about why relationships might fall off their game a little bit, and most importantly, how to get it back quickly. As Susan explains, there is great research showing that when you have a healthy sex life, you live longer, you have better immune function, you have better anti-cancer protection, you have more longevity, you have more energy, you have better sexual hormone health—all things that really do contribute to a better life.

Enjoy listening to this show and make it a top priority to take note of all the suggestions and recommendations that she offers up.

TIMESTAMPS:

Many couples can use some advice to enhance their sex life. This is the podcast to give some tips. [00:52]

This is a stressful world we live in, and sometimes there are frustrations outside the bedroom that prevent couples from getting inside the bedroom. [06:30]

Low energy is a big factor. [11:32]

Much of what we see in the movies, TV, and in books is based on men’s arousal patterns. [14:04]

Make a commitment to have a better sex life. You will live longer. [19:41]

It is normal for women to take longer to get aroused. [23:17]

Learn how to hold each other and touch each other. [28:25]

Men tend to overestimate their skills because the testosterone makes them very confident. [31:19]

Susan offers a 5-step process that couples can do themselves. [33:06]

Be more fun to have sex with. Go to sexlifebucketlist.com. [40:13]

Orgasmic intercourse is a learned skill. [51:19]

Is there a huge percentage where it's psychological and there's nothing wrong with the plumbing? [53:11]

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Brad Kearns: Analyzing Shelby Houlihan Insights About Aerobic Base and Anaerobic Threshold Training

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0000

In this show, I break down and analyze comments from my recent interview with one of the greatest female middle distance runners in the world, the American record holder Shelby Houlihan.

It was a pleasure to drive up to Flagstaff, Arizona to meet Shelby at her high altitude training camp as she prepares for her long awaited comeback after a ridiculous four year suspension for a very questionable doping violation. In our interview, which you can listen to here (or click below under "links"), we talked about the tragedy she experienced when she had her career taken from her right in the middle of her prime, right as she was getting ready for the Olympics—then having to sit for four years.

You will learn about the nuances of how that whole incident went down and the injustice of the anti-doping system in the world of elite sports. Of course we have to keep these sports clean, but can there be room for some imperfections and some victims too? You will also hear about the many aspects of what it's like to be an elite athlete, how Shelby expanded her horizons and her competitive disposition to try to become a more well-balanced person by getting her master's degree in sports psychology, and much more.

Shelby said such amazing, thoughtful comments during the interview, and I think so many of her comments are truly profound insights that will help you as you navigate the very difficult challenge of designing an optimal training program that balances stress and rest (and also keeping your ego in check) as you pursue ambitious competitive goals. These big picture insights are especially helpful now, as the biohacking scene is currently getting a little out of hand—focusing on a regimented, high-tech, glossy, glitzy approach towards pursuing longevity, instead of just covering the basics—and the Blue Zones movement is getting torched by The New York Times’ revelation of the manipulation behind their messaging and how they drew inaccurate conclusions from the data they gathered. It all comes down to basics and consistency, so this show will highlight important insights about Shelby’s approach, from details of her weekly training patterns to how she is deliberate about what she does to unwind and rest during the off competitive season, and how she generally balances the physiological impact training has on her body.

TIMESTAMPS:

Biohacking is getting out of hand these days. [04:04]

The Blue Zone studies are now being questioned. It looks like it has been manipulated to promote a plant-based diet. [05:15]

It is refreshing to hear that Shelby deliberately takes the time to unwind and chill out rather that becoming a cyborg robot in pursuit of improving. [10:59]

Most champion runners do their training in a more relaxed way, not obsessed with biohacking behavior. It is so important to have balance in your life. [13:11]

Developing that aerobic system so that the faster paced runs can become less stressful and less destructive is the only path to success. [17:51]

Shelby trains three days a week then on the off days, she just runs. Her eight-mile runs are at an eight-minute pace. [21:13]

If you go faster than your anaerobic threshold, your body would start to accumulate lactate faster than you can remove it. [23:12]

Shelby has complete trust in her coach who allows for input and flexibility on the athlete’s side. [36:30]

A lot of people are talking about the super spikes and how they are distorting world records. [40:47]

Brad talks about Shelby’s problem with the accusation of doping. Was she cheating? [41:49]

You can’t roll back technological advancements in sport equipment. [45:34]

The incentive to cheat due to economic desperation is a real problem in elite international sport. [47:57]

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Brad Kearns: How To Avoid Todays Epidemic Decline In Testosterone Levels - 4 Hot Tips

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0000

This breather show is about the epidemic and steady decline in the average level of testosterone in today's male compared to years and decades past, and what you can do if you want to avoid tanking your testosterone levels.

You will learn about a variety of factors that influence testosterone, like the health of your relationship, certain kinds of exercise, and even engaging in anger, resentment, arguing, and nitpicking. You’ll also hear some truly brilliant, life-changing advice from John Gray and learn about the importance of doing certain testosterone boosting activities.

TIMESTAMPS:

There is an epidemic in a steady decline in the average level of testosterone in today’s male. [00:38]

Much of the loss is directly tied to unhealthy living as well as to a high stress level. [03:18]

Testosterone is not only what we think of as an aggression or high-performance hormone, it is a social status hormone as well. [06:29]

Females must have an appropriate level of testosterone in order to function at her best as well. [09:36]

There is a big distinction between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat. [10:44]

There is a huge difference between exercising the right way and exercising in a manner that is too stressful. [14:26]

Research is showing several things to avoid in order to focus on testosterone levels. One is to get away from plastics and chemicals that go into your food or your body. Anything with a scent contains chemicals is offensive to the estrogen in your body. [16:58]

Sleep, recovery, rest, and downtime are so very important. [20:45]

Junk food is one of the driving forces of this global obesity epidemic. Especially the processed seed oils do harm. [24:57]

We have to have a healthy, loving, romantic relationship to be at our best hormonally. [29:12]

The wrong kinds of exercise can tank your hormones. [34:04]

QUOTES: "Sitting is the new smoking."

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Olympian Shelby Houlihan On Elite Training, Resiliency, Mindset, and Her 2025 Comeback

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Welcome to this special episode of the B.rad podcast, where Brad Kearns visits American record holding middle distance runner Shelby Houlihan at her high-altitude training camp in Flagstaff, AZ.

This is an incredibly powerful and in-depth discussion about all aspects of what it's like to compete in elite level sport. Shelby has just completed her four-year layoff from a highly unjust and controversial doping suspension and is returning to competition as the 2025 US and world indoor season approaches. This wide-ranging discussion is a master class on developing the ideal perspective and mindset of a champion athlete. Shelby has been through hell like few other athletes—her livelihood and status in elite sport taken away in an instant with the four-year suspension. Please watch our first interview where we discuss the details of her doping violation and her legal case and the incredible injustice and lack of due process that athletes face if they test positive. We recap it a bit in this show, and you’ll learn about the nuanced dynamics of doping in high level sports, how the system works, and how we might do things better and more fairly.

You learn about how a champion athlete has to cultivate a singular focus and narrow mindset but how this can lead to disappointment and frustration when you attach too much of your self esteem to results. its double edge sword but we talk about the sweet spot where you can still be a vicious competitor but also a well-balanced person. You learn about how Shelby spent her off time still training at a high level, doing some incredible time trials, getting a masters in sports psych, and making a great effort to broaden her perspective about life and sport. You learn about the business of T&F, a somewhat unpleasant topic when you realize how even the greatest athletes have very tenuous career prospects. This is a woman who has dedicated her life to elite sport and it was an honor to see such amazing resilience and maturity as she tells her incredible story. You don't have to be a track fan to deeply appreciate this interview.

Please listen to the entire riveting two hours as we get the lowdown from someone who is about to go wild on the track and get some more records and titles.

TIMESTAMPS:

Shelby Houlihan has quite a story to tell about her experience with the anti-doping system. [02:02]

After her four-year suspension, Shelby is looking forward to coming back into competition, although she is feeling frustrated. [05:15]

For her comeback she still doesn’t want to use super spikes. She wants to run fast naturally not faster because of her shoes. [08:20]

There are people, the haters, that don’t believe Shelby’s story. [14:06]

Track and Field journalism field is rather small. Have they treated Shelby fairly? [18:09]

Even when disqualified, Shelby ran because it was her identity. [20:57]

Teaching sports psychology is a good place for her with all her experience. [25:52]

A lot of athletes have a hard time with retirement….trying to figure out who they are without competition. [29:57]

Has Shelby been able to cheer her friends on even though she, herself, isn’t running? [32:43]

The biggest problem with elite athletes is over-training. [38:20]

There are many injured athletes that return to competition too soon. If you rush it, you’re going to pay later. [54:48]

Upon Shelby’s suspension, she lost her sponsors. [57:53]

Unfortunately, some other elite athletes were not supportive of Shelby. Most athletes don’t understand what happens with the testing system. [01:02:11]

Many athletes are doping and fans like to watch the sports. [01:08:51]

How is Shelby going to handle the comeback? She hopes it will still be fun. [01:12:35]

How will the crowd receive her? [01:16:24]

How did she handle the fact that she knew she was clean, but had accept the suspension? [01:18:58]

How is the team environment with her comeback? [01:22:01]

Why are shoe sponsors so important over other products? [01:31:24]

The Beer Mile World Championship was a fun challenge. [01:31:41]

How much importance does she put on breaking her records? How does aging effect the athlete? [01:42:54]

What does Shelby’s training week look like? [01:50:10]

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B.rad Highlights #3: Relationship Tips and Assignments From John Gray

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Once again, it is time for a refresher course inspired by the teaching of four-time podcast guest John Gray, the #1 bestselling relationship author of all-time with his Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus franchise.

In this highlight episode, you will hear life-changing advice and insights into relationship health, including the specific “assignments” John Gray has designated for men and women and why. You will learn about the importance of being a “Kung Fu Master”, why men should never speak when they have a negative emotional charge, and the #1 danger women face today.

I also include tips from author David Deida, talk about the effects of complaining or nitpicking and what happens when you instead express everything as a preference, and how to overcome emotionally fragile reactions. You will also learn what causes arguments to escalate, why women just need to vent, what kills the passion in a relationship, what causes women to end up anxious and depressed, and more details about the different fundamental biological drives and hormonal underpinnings that influence our behavior and wants and needs.

TIMESTAMPS:

After the first two highlight podcasts, Brad looks at relationship insights. [01:04]

The male’s relationship assignment is to be a kung fu master by remaining calm, cool and collected. [02:43]

The female needs to vent, to talk out her problems, concerns, challenges, and complaints. [09:55]

Leave the petty grievances alone. Decide what is really important. [14:59]

The female should never complain and nitpick your male partner. [18:11]

You are responsible for your own happiness. You cannot depend on another person to make you happy. [20:10]

The evolving culture and evolving relationship roles lead to challenges, mainly with the female. [23:23]

Another dynamic is the increased isolation of society. [26:16]

John Gray’s anatomy of an argument: Female feels unhappy and starts to feel disconnected. The males responds by telling her why she shouldn’t feel that way. [30:27]

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Brad Kearns: The Benefits Of Foot Functionality, Minimalist Shoes, And A Barefoot Inspired Lifestyle

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

I want to talk about the benefits of Peluva, five toe minimalist shoes, and a barefoot inspired lifestyle overall.

A commercial recording, perhaps, but we are committed to promoting foot functionality and overcoming this disastrous slide into foot atrophy and dysfunction—that is the essence of a modern lifestyle and a life lived in elevated, restrictive shoes. If we’re going to talk about ancestral health and getting back to basics, eating the right food, getting your sunshine and getting your exercise, we also have to look after our feet. When we encase them in restrictive shoes, we develop lifelong bad habits, dysfunction, weakness, and atrophy—no wonder we have these ridiculous statistics, such as the 78% of Americans who complain of chronic foot pain. “Solutions” to their chronic foot pain range from orthotics to prescription medication to surgery. And did you know that Medicare covers only two pairs of shoes per year for elderly Americans that are in the Medicare system? Isn’t that kind of ridiculous? Of all the things that your standardized, nationalized healthcare policy should cover, they threw in a couple pairs of orthopedic shoes because everyone, of course, is going to experience foot problems and foot pain.

But there is a way to escape from this disastrous decline, and that is to rebuild your foot functionality very carefully by transitioning over to a more barefoot inspired lifestyle. In this episode, I share how to get started, why you want to go barefoot as much as possible (and how do it safely!), why your big toe must be allowed to operate independently from the other toes and in multiple planes of motion, why a truly barefoot style shoe must have a zero drop sole, what experts have deemed as the single most destructive feature in the modern shoe, and much more!

TIMESTAMPS:

What happens to your feet in the modern day restrictive padded athletic shoe? [00:56]

You need to rebuild your foot functionality very carefully. [02:21]

You must have the articulated five toes. [03:16]

It is very important how and where your heel hits the ground in the middle of your stride. [04:34]

The Peluva shoe that was designed for basically everyday use has 9 millimeters of protective cushioning. [12:39]

Just moving in everyday life is the number one fitness objective. [14:43]

Ground feel of the shoe means that with every foot strike, the neurons in your feet send a message to your central system. [20:06]

If you took off your shoes now and started running on a hard surface, you would probably exhibit the most graceful midfoot landing. [25:52]

The best part of wearing the Peluva shoes is that your feet achieve their full range of motion and functionality. [27:57]

The big toe initiating the takeoff portion of the stride is the key trigger for glute activation in the body. [32:32]

The big toe needs to operate independently through multiple planes of motion. [35:55]

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Dr. John Gray—The Essential Male And Female Relationship Assignments

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Rebroadcast: 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.

In this rebroadcast of one of my favorite shows ever with Dr. John Gray, you will learn why most women lose their attraction to men after they open up about their feelings (and how to achieve intimacy while keeping a healthy emotional balance in your relationship), the actions you can avoid that tank your partner’s testosterone, what happens when a woman slides into the masculine role in a relationship, why Dr. John says: “Anytime you’re arguing with a woman, you’re afraid,” what causes men’s estrogen levels to rise, why men need to watch the way they exit to their “cave,” and why women have to watch out for how they pursue their man into his cave, and so many more helpful insights that you can apply to your relationships.

Enjoy this informative and helpful show with Dr. John Gray, who offers this sage advice: “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 number one longevity factor of all is the quality of one's romantic relationships or lack thereof. [00:38]The male's major assignment is to be the kung fu master remaining calm, cool, and collected at all times. And the female's main relationship assignment is to express everything as a preference rather than complain. [03:04]

Some women lose their attraction to a man if he starts sharing his feelings. [06:40]

When you have anger, you don’t let it control you. That is the key to being masculine. [08:16]

Sex drive is very important to a man. Whenever you do something dangerous, the testosterone goes up. [11:45]

There is a societal problem with boys’ testosterone when there is no male role model. [14:14]

When the man has more needs than the woman, she becomes the man. [16:07]

If a woman is more emotional, she will be more orgasmic. [20:19]

Men need to minimize as a source of stress reduction. [23:52]

Women don’t realize that they have controlling behavior, and women don’t usually understand why men feel controlled. [25:18]

You can’t look to your partner for everything. [29:48]

Yes but, yes buts are common answers to solutions. If you are not having great sex, clearly there is a communication problem. [34:23]

Nobody wants to be criticized. A response can be “I hear you” rather than “I’m sorry.” [39:17]

There’s always something to be upset about. [46:45]

She will not be able to hear a word you say if she doesn't feel heard herself. [51:16]

How can you not take it personally? [53:59]

Your testosterone level fluctuates depending on how often you have sex. [59:30]

It is important to find balance between your feminine and masculine side. [01:10:03]

John talks about the process of grieving. [01:15:43]

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Brad Kearns: Overview Of The Most Comprehensive Online Fitness Course In The World

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

This show is all about the amazingly comprehensive, interesting and valuable Primal Fitness Expert Certification course.

Tune in to learn about the most valuable and fun online fitness course you can take, as well as why there is simply nothing else like it as far as the diverse subjects and topics that we cover and provide instruction on.

If you are thinking about a career in fitness or helping others, or if you’re just interested in broadening your own personal education, this will be an inspiring and informative episode to listen to.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad tells about the comprehensive Primal Fitness Expert Certification course. [00:53]

What is the difference between health and fitness? [02:44]

There are many benefits of increasing all forms of general everyday movement. Our species is designed to be in near constant movement. [06:53]

There is a biomechanically correct way to stand and to walk and to run, and also to sit and bend and extend and move your body in a manner that will preserve it will be safe and it'll preserve spinal integrity. [10:53]

There is a whole chapter in the book about breathing, especially the energy-boosting strategy of minimized nasal diaphragmatic breathing. [13:20]

In the chapter on stretching, you learn whether you should do static stretching or dynamic stretching. [16:13]

Mobility, flexibility, balance, and injury prevention is the next section with some amazing strategies. [16:54]

How do you determine what is the appropriate intensity for a steady state cardiovascular aerobic conditioning? [18:02]

When you are starting to dabble in high intensity exercise, realize the importance of resting, recovering, and being prepared to push your body hard. [21:50]

Deadlifting and squatting are covered in the next chapter showing the correct techniques. We also discuss using free weights and other machines at the gym. [23:13]

When you become competent at sprinting, you perform better at all lower levels of exercise intensity. Weight loss does not come from calories and calories out. [24:38]

The Mindset and Peak Performance chapter includes how to get out of your own way and to expertly manage your competitive intensity. [31:39]

Overtraining and overreaching are two different things. [34:23]

Because of the influx of hyperconnectivity and nonstop access to stimulation, entertainment, and mobile technology, we also have to hit these objectives of sufficient rest, recovery and downtime during the day. [40:07]

QUOTES:

“What is the best strength training exercise for you to do? It’s the one that you actually enjoy and will stick to.”

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Brad Kearns: How To Ensure You Consume Enough Protein

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Today, dietary experts agree on one thing—that protein is the #1 dietary priority to survive (and thrive).

Yes, humans need carbs to fuel an energetic life and natural, nutritious fats for hormone and cellular health, but protein is the #1 dietary priority—and this episode will explain why.

You will learn exactly why we need sufficient dietary protein and why many people fall short of this goal, why restrictive diets (like fasting, keto, or being plant-based) put you at an automatic disadvantage, why getting enough protein can be a challenge and how to overcome that challenge, and the differences in bioavailability for different proteins—such as beans and rice vs. steak, hamburger, eggs, and the #1 supplement whey (which is vastly superior to unhealthy plant proteins).

We also talk about the 9 essential (and 11 non-essential) amino acids and the reason why the essential ones must come from your diet. You will learn about the “Leucine threshold” to trigger muscle protein synthesis, the optimal times to consume protein and how much to eat, and why protein is an integral part of achieving long-term weight loss. I also explain what crash diets that feature low amounts of protein do to your body and metabolism and why the goal is to be in an anabolic or metabolic state, and not a catabolic state.

As you will hear, the most important thing is to simply try to raise awareness of where you fall in terms of protein intake, and then prioritize! This dietary strategy will keep you away from indulgent foods and lower nutrient density foods. For a quick, easy protein boost, get a bag of B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel on Amazon or BradNutrition.com and stir into a glass of water.

TIMESTAMPS:

Protein in the dietary centerpiece. We don’t need to meet our target perfectly every day as long as we make it up. [01:00]

Many people are believed to be falling short these days on optimal protein consumption because of the popularity of so-called restrictive diets. [03:00]

It is difficult to optimize protein because there are not a lot of quick on-the-go snack foods that are high in protein. [05:00]

We have to be concerned about the amino acids and getting leucine. [07:00]

Sarcopenia is the age-related muscle loss from lack of protein. [11:00]

Eating whey is a good way to supplement your need for protein. [12:00]

What is the recommendation for sufficient protein intake? Consume one gram per pound of your ideal body weight. [17:00]

What is the protein content of an egg? There are 6 grams of protein in the whites whereas the yolk is rich with fat and other nutrients that are difficult to get from other areas of the diet. [22:00]

If you are habitually under consuming protein, you will soon develop a disease. [29:00]

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B.rad Highlights #2: Personality Tendencies, Focus, Motivation, Decisions & Actions, & Rewiring The Brain

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the second of a multi-part series where I cover brief and not-so-brief highlights from many of my favorite podcast guests!

Learn about Gretchen Rubin’s 4 Tendencies (Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel), hear a major life lesson from my 107-year-old barber, and another one from Seth Godin, who reminds us to “turn that s*it off!” when faced with distraction. You’ll hear from Ray Sidney, Google’s fifth-ever employee, on the importance of pure motivation, why Mark Manson says “self-worth is an illusion”, and that our purpose in life is to “create a string of hope narratives.”

I share key advice from John Assaraf on how to rewire your brain for success, as well as important words from Dr. Ron Sinha, who warns us of the dangers of rumination and consumerism—the “hedonic treadmill.” You will also hear from Dr. Robert Lustig, who describes the “hacking of the American Mind” with corporate-driven instant gratification dopamine hits, Dr. Judson Brandeis on sexual health, and learn how to improve your eyesight with Jake Steiner.

Finally, William Shewfelt offers a powerful perspective on having a resilient success mindset and Jeff Kahn explains the sleep bank account.

TIMESTAMPS:

In her book, Gretchen Rubin categorizes four main categories that people fall into with their behavior patterns. They are the upholder, the questioner, the obliger, and the rebel. [00:49]

Here's what the research shows. The population, 41% of the population are obligers. 24% are questioners, 19% are upholders, and 17% are rebels. [12:55]

The world’s oldest barber, at 107, gave Brad a haircut and inspired Brad’s longevity aspirations. [13:40]

Seth Godin talked about persevering especially in athletics. [17:24]

You must motivate yourself for the right reasons. [19:50]

Mark Manson says that self-worth is an illusion, and it's actually a form of persistent low-level narcissism. You can learn to merge your thinking brain with your feeling brain. [23:11]

The brain-training expert, John Assaraf, talked about the obstacles to rewiring our brain. You need to take baby steps. [30:31]

If you are on the treadmill of the rat race of trying to achieve more and more, you are sacrificing your health and mental well-being. [33:57]

When you ruminate about the past, that generally promotes depression and ruminating about the future, generally promotes anxiety. [37:08]

Dr. Brandeis contends that 95% of erectile dysfunction problems are psychological. There is nothing wrong with the plumbing. [40:51]

Jake Steiner is an expert on vision is challenging some of the foundational premises of using corrective eyewear. [42:47]

William Shewfelt talks about having a plan, locking in that mindset and just never giving up. [44:26]

Jeff Kahn, sleep expert suggests that you treat your sleep like a bank account. When you experience a deficit for whatever reason, strive to make that up. [48:48]

In the last 40 years, government legislation and subsidies have promoted an ever- available temptation combined with constant stress, with the end result of an unprecedented epidemic of addiction, anxiety, depression, and chronic disease. [51:29]

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B.rad Highlights #1: Mindset, Parenting, Self-Sabotage, Manifesting, Tech Addiction

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the first of a multi-part series where I cover brief and not-so-brief highlights from many of my favorite podcast guests, starting with Dave Rossi, who offers an invaluable perspective on redirecting your thoughts and actions when you experience stress, as well as some parenting tips.

You’ll hear some more parenting tips from Ashley Merryman, like the importance of emphasizing and praising effort made toward improvement, and truly fantastic advice from Thais Gibson to help you overcome self-sabotage. I’ve also included some of my favorite clips of Dr. John DeMartini talking about following your inspired purpose and from Dain Heer on formulating a healthy perspective. You will also learn how thoughts manifest cellular function from Bruce Lipton and how to overcome dopamine addiction with Dr. Anna Lembke. Finally, Luke Storey teaches us about manifestation and Don Goewey discusses self-awareness.

Some of these personal growth insights are quite short and some are more lengthy, but what they all have in common is their wisdom and ability to stay with you and help you improve your life.

TIMESTAMPS:

As Brad shares some of his favorite excerpts from some of his many podcasts. He firsts asks “Should I be doing this right now?” (Dave Rossi) [01:57]

About parenting, Rossi says, “When talking to the kids, have good eye contact and constant affirmations of love and support.” [03:15]

It is not necessary to praise the child for athletic ability, beauty, or smarts, it can sometimes be detrimental to their self-esteem. [08:05]

Be honest with your feedback. Praise the effort toward improvement. [11:36]

Thais Gibson used Brad as a subject by which she could describe her work as a personal growth expert.

When there is a conflict between your goals and behaviors, that is the definition of self-sabotage [14:12]

Manifestation usually does not work because our mindset cuts us off from the potential power that it might have. {20:52]

Don Goewey describes a four-step process to become more self-aware and well-adjusted. [24:39]

What do you do spontaneously every day that requires no motivation and brings you joy and fulfillment and makes a positive contribution to the world? [27:16]

If you don't empower your life, other people will overpower you. [33:54]

When you get frustrated, ask yourself a question. Who does this belong to? [34:45]

Bruce Lipton believes that our thoughts affect the cellular function in our bodies at all times. The messages we get in the first seven years of life continue on into our adult subconscious. [40:20]

When you change your thoughts, you can change your energy level and interest in your situation. [47:37]

There are three ways to reprogram your subconscious and change your life. [49:11]

The powerful pull of hyperconnectivity has landed just about everyone in the category of addiction. [52:54]

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. [57:16]

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Brad Kearns: Insights On Testosterone, Libido, And Sexual Function

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Rebroadcast: 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 previous episodes with Dr. Wendy Walsh (click here for the first and here for the second) 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]

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Take The Cold Plunge online course!
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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!
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Q&A: Sprinting Tips and Tricks; Breakfast - Yes or No? Intuitive Training

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000

In today’s Q&A show, we have an interesting mix between lengthy emails and quick quips on YouTube—and lots of sprinting commentary in this episode!

Other topics include: Is building an aerobic base necessary if you have minimal training time? How often should I sprint? Can AirDyne sprints replace running? How much rest should I take when sprinting? And when it comes to eating breakfast: yes or no? And should dogs eat a carnivore diet? What about Omega-3 salmon: yes or no? I also answer comments on restrictive dieting, respond to feedback from an appreciative listener about a John Gray show, and talk about being intuitive to avoid overtraining.

Thanks for your interest and please participate in the conversation by emailing podcast@bradventures.com or commenting on my YouTube videos!

TIMESTAMPS:

Jim asks about the conflicting advice from people about slowing down to establish your aerobic base. If you don’t have time to train you still must build your aerobic base. If you can’t carry on a conversation, you are breathing too hard. [01:53]

The human is only capable of maximum explosive energy for only up to around seven seconds. [13:12]

Luke wants to know how often he should be sprinting in order to avoid injury. This really has to do with how much rest you take. [19:27]

Zanado asks about riding the Airdyne bike as he tries to keep training after a bad accident. [23:43]

Michael is asking to clarify how much rest should be between sprints. When you want to sprint, keep it between 10 and 20 seconds. [26:54]

Donna from Kona asks “Breakfast or no breakfast?” One has to be careful adding fasting, which is stressful in itself, to one’s very stress everyday life. [29:49]

Bacon is not one of the nutritious meats that you need in your diet. Chicken and pork have a very low score in comparison to cattle raised in the open. [36:09]

Sophia wonders if the Airdyne bike is a good substitute for sprinting since she pulled her hamstring. [40:12]

Grandma Patriot wants to know the best way to get her puppy started on a carnivore diet. [43:58]

Regina asks “Can sprinting work for people with exercise intolerance where they crash after walking?” [49:42]

Dee Bradford commented on Brad’s video where he was talking about hematocrit. A very high hematocrit is a concern. [52:16]

Angela was concerned about Brad’s mention of eating wild caught salmon. What about the Omega 3s and Omega 6s? [53:23]

Another YouTube comment points out that if our ancestors had more food, they probably would have lived longer. [56:47]

Ian writes in the whole point of working out is to cause stress spikes to your system. [59:18]

Quill5 heard the show about relationships wisdom from Dr. John Gray, and Quill learned that if they are about to get angry, they just hold on and think about it and relax and then they’re able to respond instead of react. [59:47]

Chad comments that it is easy to get carried away with strategies that could be characterized as biohacking. [01:00:22]

James is commenting on overtraining. When he realizes that he has been overtraining, he loses his motivation to get out there and exercise. [01:02:05]

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Mark Sisson: Born To Walk - Endurance Running is Unhealthy and a Walking-Oriented Lifestyle Is Essential For Health

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000

I am joined by Mark Sisson for the wonderful occasion of a new book coming out—Born To Walk.

Tune in to hear us talk all about the book, from the title to what made Mark realize that this story had to be told, what the research about running has actually revealed, and why running is, in many cases, antithetical to good health for a lot of people. You’ll hear us talk about the fascinating research we discovered that supports this idea that humans were born to walk, and while we are able to run (and can run occasionally as a result of walking a lot, sprinting once in a while, lifting heavy things, moving around and moving through space and time), we were not born to run metronomic eight-minute miles every day, day in and day out as some means to achieving some longevity goal or some health goal.

As you will learn in this episode, the running boom of the last 50 years was built upon a House of Cards, and on the idea that humans are born to run. But, humans were not born to run—we were born to walk, and in this episode, you will find out why!

TIMESTAMPS:

We are looking at increasing your longevity through low level aerobic activity. {00:48]

The idea that running was the best route to longevity has been downplayed. [05:56]

Shoes have made big changes in the way people run. With the thick soled running shoes, there has been no decrease in running injuries. [08:03]

Everybody assumes that running is the sort of gold standard of weight loss, of achieving good health, of mental fortitude, and being able to overcome discomfort. [14:32]

What is so appealing about a marathon? [16:47]

There are much kinder, gentler ways to achieve great health, not get injured and support the other things that you're doing as part of your longevity program. [21:10]

Why doesn’t running and burning calories work in pursuit of reducing excess body fat? [22:27]

There are two kinds of fat. The subcutaneous fat which is simply unpleasant and the visceral fat which is terribly harmful for your health. [24:51]

They promised better results with new cushioned shoes but these shoes have done nothing to decrease injury. [27:21]

Understanding chronic cardio is so important in the endurance scene. You can take a good thing too far. [36:52]

Mark had to change the way he pursued his athletic life.

After retiring from elite competition, how did he learn to train at a lower level? [45:09]

The Ordeal of the Obligate Runner is the title of one of the chapters. What does that mean? [48:31]

What is the difference between being a sugar burner and a fat burner? [56:54]

There is research showing that if you just have a lighter shoe, you save four minutes over a marathon. [01:02:36]

We encourage you to walk but you need to learn the proper form. [01:07:06]

What is the primal approach for getting more energy? You don't need to run to give yourself immortality [01:18:27]

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Brad Kearns Describes the Process of Writing A Book And Introduces "Born To Walk"

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000

I'm so pleased to introduce another show with my main man, Mark Sisson, especially on the occasion of yet another book launch of the exciting new title, Born to Walk!

We can't wait to release this book to the world and promote the heck out of it, but this episode is a nice comprehensive overview of the content in the book as we try to stick to covering things chapter by chapter. You will hear about the intriguing presentation—it’s really a two part book where part one details the broken promises and the unintended consequences of the running broom and how running is quite likely unhealthy for the vast majority of participants, while part two is embracing the Born to Walk lifestyle. You will hear about the comprehensive benefits of aerobic conditioning and building a base the correct way, the genetics of walking and the human imperative to walk for optimal health, foot functionality, and how to embark upon a full-body functional fitness program that is rooted in general everyday movement as a foundation, but also requires you to engage in the primal approach of strength training, brief intense resistance, exercise, occasional all out sprints, and of course, playtime.

One question I hear a lot is: “What's it like to write a book? What's the process like?” and in this show, I answer that question, sharing details of my writing process, the things I’ve learned from years of working on books, and my advice to people who want to write a book.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad’s advice is if you want to write a book you need to just start typing. [01:57]

Part one of the book covers broken promises of the running boom, weight loss, calorie burning, padded shoes, and chronic cardio. [04:44]

Part two is more positive, telling about the benefits of building an aerobic base and the benefits of walking in barefoot shoes. [07:48]

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Brad Kearns: Longevity Science is Wrong - Don't Succumb to BS Commentary and Self-Limiting Beliefs

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:40:59 +0000

Let's talk about longevity and how the science can sometimes be BS.

A listener recently shared a prominent news story with me that suggests that humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy and that people will top out at a maximum age of around 87, 90 for women and 84 for men. To quote the lead study author, S.J. .Olshansky, professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at University of Illinois, Chicago: “We’re basically suggesting that as long as we live now is about as long as we're going to live, we're squeezing less and less life out of these life-extending technologies.”

In this episode, I talk about why this is a great example of how science can be stupid, inapplicable, misinterpreted and misapplied. There are highly competent researchers doing great, important work, with likely highly reliable results, but we also know that this is not always the case. In the case of the Blue Zones, principal researchers admittedly took their liberties with the information about eating habits in order to advance their plant-based agenda. The ways that research relating to exercise physiology can often deliver distorted conclusions because of factors like the nature of the subjects, the duration of the study, and the failure to control confounding variables is something I’ve discussed on the show before, and while I agree that we’re not magically going to live longer because of amazing new drugs, a far more interesting discussion to me is how we are ruining our natural human lifespan potential in modern times.

My personal view on this is that almost everyone has the potential to sail smoothly to 100, taking advantage of modern medical intervention when necessary, but mainly by simply not getting in our own way (and this even includes people that have been dealt a bad hand with genetics such as a family propensity for obesity, heart disease, cancer, and so forth). In this episode, I talk about some ways to not become a statistic and how to actualize your human potential by getting out of your way and doing some cool stuff too, and why the main emphasis must always be on health span, not lifespan.

TIMESTAMPS:

According to a recent article advances in medical technology and genetic research are not translating into lifespan overall. Are we really at a plateau? [00:51]

The problem with these studies is that the scientists are looking at a population that is leading a very unhealthy lifestyle in general. [06:57]

In any scientific study, there are many variables so one always needs to view the results accordingly. [11:08]

You may have familial genes for predisposition for things like obesity, heart disease, cancer and so forth, but you need environmental influences to trigger those diseases. [12:07]

Can we do anything to defy those statistics about how long we are going to live? [17:05]

Sleep, rest, relaxation, recovery, and downtime are critically important. [21:45]

Circadian rhythm is a number one concern, according to Dr. Kruse. Minimize the light in your home after dark. [23:47]

Clean up your act. You cannot focus on longevity if you have crap in your life. This includes toxic relationships. [34:58]

Look at your behavior patterns. Be positive. Envision your happy healthy life because you are taking control of your diet and exercise for sailing into the long future. [40:22]

The media programs us to believe something that gets us to limit our thinking. [43:49]

When you focus on plant-based eating, for whatever reason, it is high risk unless you also get nutrient-dense foods. We need protein. [46:35]

Walking is the single most essential requirement for your health and longevity. Move frequently and take breaks from your work. [49:57]

Sprinting added to your daily routine is very valuable. [59:56]

Digital technology has played havoc on our social connections. Don’t put health and longevity on the back burner. Care about it! 01:05:42]

Beware of how consumerism is luring you with its profit-based goal of making money. [01:11:38]

Set simple doable goals. [01:17:33]

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Tom Hodge: A Sensible, Empowering Approach To Endurance Training, Dealing With Childhood Issues, And Rejecting Victim Mentality (With Mark Sisson's Help!)

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Get ready listeners for a most unusual and heavy and unique show with my old friend Tom Hodge!

Tom is an endurance adventurer living an interesting dream life of enjoyable but extensive endurance exercise every day, traveling the globe for major events, mixing with top athletes and watching them perform, and being on this amazing journey that he's going to tell you about in this episode. You will hear about his recent global odyssey and how it turned into a fantastic exploration of how childhood trauma affects us all our whole lives, how we use distraction, endurance, suffering, and drinking to avoid facing things and also how Tom hit rock bottom and then abruptly turned everything around by staring at a wall.

You will hear Mark Sisson’s name brought up often in the story and learn about the special relationship Tom and Mark share and how Mark was the only person who “saw through everything.” I think this show will be really valuable for everyone to reflect on how we carry stuff our whole lives and the benefits of waking up and doing honest self-assessment. As my former podcast guest Bruce Lipton says, our subconscious programming occurs from age 0-7 and then we operate from our subconscious 95% of the time, for the rest of our lives! Listen as Tom goes deep and gets vulnerable, incredibly honest, and reflective as he talks about his wild ride. It’s a pretty colorful show—you will hear about how he went from UCLA student to being a highly paid model in Japan after getting randomly discovered—a career that took him around the world for 25 years. You will learn why Tom eventually rejected his victim mentality, reconciled his childhood issues with gratitude, self-exploration (without any outside help), and turned things around to where he stands today.

It’s wild, it's mind blowing, and you are going to love this show, especially if you’re a younger listener and dreaming of a career and trying to figure out which career path to take. Regardless of age or where you’re at in your life, there are so many valuable lessons to take away from this show, especially the importance of self-exploration and honesty and avoiding our collective penchant for distraction every second of every day so we don’t have to face things that might unlock a path to a more fulfilling and grateful life.

TIMESTAMPS:

Psychological experts today talk about how our childhood programming is something we play out every day. [01:08]

It shouldn’t matter if you are first or last. It is what you get out of the activity itself. [06:12]

How does one define failure? How can one deal with insecurities? [07:52]

Childhood programming is being studied more and more as for its effects on our current personhood. [15:42]

Usually when are drinking excessive alcohol, you are trying to numb some childhood trauma. [17:40]

Tom had to leave his dysfunctional family and try to make it on his own. [20:56]

Because of Tom’s dyslexia, he had difficulty reading. He bought a book to read, determined to master that skill. At the same time, he committed to exercise, all this to avoid alcohol. [30:32]

Addiction to exercise can be toxic. [43:58]

If your grip strength is weak, it is directly correlated with your predicted lifespan.

The greatest currency one can have is time. [01:00:32]

How does one learn to deal with this subject of childhood trauma? [01:07:42]

There is much more distractibility in today’s world. Much more stress than before advanced technology. [01:12:26]

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Brad Kearns: Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle Tips For Natural Testosterone Optimization

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000

This is an important show to help you be the best you can be throughout life, instead of following the typical path of accelerated aging and hormone decline driven by adverse lifestyle practices.

Besides doing regular blood tests for male sex hormone panels, there is an obvious scoreboard to monitor in the form of visceral fat. Fighting the spare tire battle is the essence of aging gracefully, as visceral fat accumulation begets the accumulation of more fat and suppressed hormones.

The tips outlined in this episode are simple, doable, sustainable and inexpensive—I will cover fitness (emphasizing sprinting and lower body strength training), diet (emphasizing protein and ditching processed foods), some talk about supplements, healthy romantic relationship dynamics, and a bit of proven biohacking such as red light therapy and therapeutic cold exposure.

TIMESTAMPS:

How about some lifestyle tips for natural testosterone optimization? [00:54]

When you want to think about hormone optimization, look first at sprinting. [04:18]

You have to watch out for a pattern of overly stressful workouts. [07:29]

The proper way to sprint is to give a near maximum effort of 92 to 95% and also take good recovery period. [09:27]

Brad talks about how he does his own sprint workouts. A six to one ratio recovery to work interval is the goal. [14:19]

Strength training involves emphasis on correct form, precise technique, and keeping your core stabilized. [21:09]

Monitor your testosterone level for your overall level of energy, vitality and anti-aging longevity status. [31:19]

When looking at your diet, the foremost objective is to consume sufficient protein. [34:27]

Vegans and vegetarians need to be very careful in your efforts to consume sufficient protein. [36:35]

People who engage in intermittent fasting need to be concerned about getting sufficient protein. [39:52]

As we age, our protein synthesis diminishes our ability to digest and assimilate and use protein as the building blocks for muscle and all other organs. [41:47]

There have always been arguments about the macronutrients, fat and carbohydrate, but the bottom line if you eliminate the nutrient deficient foods, you are on the right track. [42:52]

A spare tire is a sign of serious health disturbance. [46:48]

Whey protein, and creatine are the very best, cleanest, freshest natural sources of protein. [51:17]

There are many supplements that claim to boost your energy, strength, build muscle and increase libido. [57:56]

There are hormonal underpinnings that influence relationship dynamics. [59:45]

Red light therapy can also boost your testosterone production. [01:04:08]

There are some things to avoid that tank your testosterone. Stay away from plastics. [01:06:50]

A sedentary lifestyle promotes chronic inflammation. Keep moving. [01:08:44]

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Brad Kearns: 3 Tips For Young Career Aspirants (Be Like A Machine!)

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000

If you want some career advice, this is the episode for you!

While the topic of this show will be particularly relevant for younger listeners, listeners of all ages can relate to struggling with maintaining a positive attitude and hopeful prospects about the future. This episode was inspired by a young friend of mine who has just finished schooling and is looking to embark on a career, but feeling stressed about the opportunities, challenges, financial stresses-loans—the usual suspects.

A relatable issue for most people, and more than ever these days as the younger generation faces much difficulty with landing jobs and other challenging external issues (such as the rising cost of living in urban areas and housing prices). It can be immensely challenging to find time to even enjoy your free time when you have a life burden like this hanging over your head, and when is it going to change? Not likely anytime soon, so in this episode, I offer three pieces of advice I shared with my friend for acting most effectively during challenging times and for accomplishing your career goals.

You will learn how to “be like a machine,” what it means to pursue your inspired purpose, the one question to ask yourself any time you experience anxiety, stress, or fear, my thoughts on asking others for help, and more advice to help you navigate your pursuit of your goals.

TIMESTAMPS:

It is difficult these days for young people to find their way in a career path. [00:49]

It is hard to maintain a positive attitude and focus at this time in your young life. You have to be like a machine. [02:50]

Learn to deal with setbacks and misfortunes that will come your way and keep going. Pursue your inspired purpose. [10:16]

Look at your progress as stepping stones. [15:22]

Sometimes your inspired purpose does not bring financial success. [20:58]

Ask yourself what should I be doing right now? When you experience fear and anxiety, redirect your focus to your values. [28:05]

If you tend to carry around your worries, fears and anxieties, instead of enjoying your life, realize that this is a game you play with yourself so you can save face. [32:42]

Reach out for help in a polite and considerate way and make sure you have something to offer. [35:55]

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Brad Kearns: Disciplined Open-Mindedness, The Real Secrets Of Blue Zones, And Focusing On The Big Picture

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000

A listener asked me about what I think about the resets…..fasting, keto, carbs, hormetic stressors, and vegan propaganda..

My knee-jerk reply was that we all need to step back and focus on the big picture. It's also important to never get frustrated, and to work hard to stay open minded and think critically instead of succumbing to the marketing hype and the controversy and confusion in the health game.

It might be a great strategy to focus on self-experimentation. Be willing to experiment, measure results, and evaluate for future modification and refinement. I get into some of the Blue Zones talking points that can be described as propaganda and flat-out unsubstantiated (plant-based promotes longevity!), versus the most valuable takeaways for happiness and longevity (move more!)

If you hear anyone spouting maxims like this, turn and run screaming in the opposite direction: "A cup of beans a day could add two to three years to your life.” Here's an awesome Blue Zones insight: "They're driven by life's meaning and purpose. They’re investing in family, keeping their minds engaged and there’s no existential stress of being worthless in life like so many Americans."

Enjoy the show and check in with me at podcast@bradventures.com

TIMESTAMPS:

There is much controversy and confusion in the progressive health scene about how to pursue longevity. [00:48]

It takes a concerted effort to maintain our open-mindedness and our ability to think critically. [02:44]

Human life expectancy has fluctuated in the early years and now, with all the medical improvements, it has gone up, however, the USA is not rated very highly compared to other countries. [07:49]

When in doubt, do self-experimentation rather than relying on some information that is out there like the Blue Zone. The plant-based diet has been attacked by people in the know. [12:05]

A good goal is you should have around one gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight. [19:58]

What about fasting, time-restricted feeding and calories restriction in pursuit of longevity? [21:49]

Brad is pretty sure he does not want to take any prescription medication unless absolutely necessary. He wants his body to work naturally. [27:08]

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Katy Bowman: Integrate Movement Into Daily Life, And Don't Overdo Your Fitness Efforts!

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000

It is time for more Katy Bowman!

Katy is one of my favorite educators in the health and fitness scene and her Nutritious Movement movement is so awesome and has such a great following (check out her Instagram to see her thoughtful commentary and the beautiful, Earth-based lifestyle she is living out there on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington).

This is a very educational episode as Katy illustrates the importance of a movement-oriented lifestyle separate and distinct from one’s fitness regimen—so integrating movement into your day, throughout the day, and not just for one isolated block of time. Katy is also a book writing machine with a new book, My Perfect Movement Plan: The Move Your DNA All Day Workbook.

This is an unusual book because it is formatted like a journal, asking you to participate in the process and further connect with the message.

Instead of a simple Q&A about her book, this episode is a thoughtful conversation about the impact movement and fitness can have on the human body. You will learn why athletic training can often be counterproductive to health, and how to integrate movement into your daily life in a graceful and sustainable way. It’s really not a huge ask and it has a massively beneficial impact on your health because instead of trying to get your butt to the gym and get in shape, it’s more about being mindful of your environment and your surroundings, and utilizing Katy’s quick, actionable tips so you can enjoy a more movement oriented lifestyle.

Katy Bowman, M.S. is a biomechanist, bestselling author, and founder of Nutritious Movement. She has written many books on the importance of a diverse movement diet including Move Your DNA, Rethink Your Position, Whole Body Barefoot, and her latest My Perfect Movement Plan: The Move Your DNA All Day Workbook. Follow her on Instagram @NutritiousMovement and enjoy listening to this practical and informative episode with Katy.

TIMESTAMPS:

How does one integrate movement into daily life? Even athletes need to get way better at having a more movement-oriented lifestyle. [00:51]

Most casual endurance athletes are overdoing it to the extreme excess and the extreme detriment to their overall general health. [7:04]

Cardio, strength, and flexibility should all be packaged together. [12:03]

By watching the Paralympics, people will be inspired to improve their exercise habits. [13:34]

People easily lose motivation like when they used COVID as an excuse of why they got out of shape. [18:32]

Sometimes we are strong in only one narrow area of fitness rather than all around fitness. What movements are functional for an average human? [21:34]

It really is quite easy to integrate movement into your lifestyle. Do squats in line at the taco truck, anyone? [27:48]

The fitness industry is pervasive. You are told you must buy exercise equipment and dietary supplements when maybe you can get what you need at home. [29:30]

Psychologists are exploring the reasons or excuses people have for not being more active. [33:10]

There seems to be a focus on athleticism rather than just recognize movement as important. [36:43]

Living in the digital age, we find ourselves constantly entertained and connected which compromises movement. {48:19]

Life is busy. It is so important to walk, walk, walk. [57:47]

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Brad Kearns: Brad Is Now Taking Days Off - The Continued Evolution And Refinement Of Training

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000

My recent focus sprinting and high jumping in masters track & field competition entails a completely different approach to training than the endurance protocol and endurance mindset.

My former podcast guest Cynthia Monteleone (@fastover40 on Instagram) has been a big help recently for me to continue to evolve my approach and my mindset so I can thrive in track & field. In short, I've been applying endurance training principles to my high intensity peak performance goals and it's been hampering my performance and recovery. This is where you have to make the crucial shift in mindset to prioritize high intensity training.

I reached out to Cynthia for more guidance because I'm getting annoyed at my frequent minor injuries that linger for too long. Immediately it became clear that I'm unwittingly trying to train disparate energy systems and it's too much for my body to handle. In this show, I'll describe how I'm evolving from "easy/recovery" days in the endurance paradigm to proper rest days for a sprinter/jumper. Remember, the aerobic system responds well to low intensity, consistency and volume. The anaerobic system responds well to high intensity, short duration, extensive rest, and low volume.

I've also learned in recent years that the more specific and lofty your goals become, the more you have to narrow your focus. I can't pursue the disparate goals of Speedgolf and sprinting/jumping. Listen to my great show with Cynthia to learn more about her innovative approach and services at Mam808.org

This show will also inspire you to perhaps shift from an excessive emphasis on cardio/endurance training in favor of doing high intensity exercise and enjoying the best benefits for fat loss and longevity.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad is taking days off. It’s a new approach to his training. He’s found he doesn’t take enough rest and recovery days. [00:54]

We see most fitness enthusiasts are way heavily weighted to the cardio side and usually highly deficient on the explosive high intensity side. [05:41]

Around 50% of regular runners are injured every year from a flawed approach that is characterized by running at a pace that is too strenuous. [09:10]

You are encouraged to do harder, shorter duration but really explosive workouts. [11:24

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Scott Chaverri: The Light Show—Understanding The Hormetic Benefits Of Red Light Therapy And Outdoor Light Too

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Hey listeners, it's time for the Light Show with Scott Chaverri, founder of Mito Red Light!

He is doing some amazing work with his therapeutic red light exposure and the familiar panels that you can find on mitoredlight.com, the most powerful and the most affordable red light panels on the market. But, he's also an inventor at heart who loves to spend his time tinkering with all kinds of different technology. And at the end of the show, you're gonna hear about some of his dreams and big picture ideas that are really fascinating—one of them has to do with how unhealthy our typical sources of indoor light are and the popularity of energy efficient LED lights, which are constantly flickering (120 times per second)—something that is not good for the brain. But as you will hear, Scott is actually working on a solution for that, and it could change the planet.

In this episode you will learn about the wonderful story of how red light therapy can improve your health and the ways it improves your mitochondrial function will finally be explained in detail so you can really understand all the science and the research behind this and why red light panels work. You will hear some great takeaways from this show, such as why 10 minutes is the ideal exposure time and why more is not better with your red light practice. It was so interesting to hear Scott explain the whys behind the health practice of therapeutic red light exposure—a health practice I have been committed to for the past five years now. Every day, I devotedly stand in front of my panel, exposing my eyeballs and other important balls to the red lights for the optimal duration.

If you want to know the science behind why I do this and why this works so efficiently, you will love listening to this informative show with Scott.

TIMESTAMPS:

Scott Chaverri is here to talk about therapeutic red light exposure. Many of the indoor lights we have are not healthy. [00:53]

Scott started on this journey of exploring the scientific benefits of red light therapy when he himself was dealing with health problems. [03:15]

Red light therapy helps with testosterone. [07:18]

How does red light therapy benefit sleep? [10:32]

So the safest and most beneficial parts of that UV spectrum are helping with mitochondrial function, cell repair, removal of waste products, that kind of thing. [14:12]

If you're worried about photoaging your skin and you don't want to be in direct sunlight, go to a green space, sit in the shade. [20:59]

Do we always need to wear sunglasses? [26:17]

Spending too much time in the sun is counterproductive. How is red light therapy different? [30:47]

So many people tend to trade their health for dollars. [36:11]

Besides red light therapy, what else is going on in this area? [40:06]

Some people might put green tea bags on their crow’s feet area for part of the red light therapy. Sometimes it helps with hair growth. [42:53]

How does a hydrogen water bottle work? [48:26]

The LED lights that we are exposed to so much have some drawbacks. [52:28]

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Q&A: Relationships, supplements, daily protein intake, minimalist shoes, correct sprint workouts

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000

I respond to some great comments from listeners in this Q&A show!

We are starting off with John Gray’s famous essential male and female relationship assignments, what supplements I am taking (and not taking) these days, and how protein intake warnings have been refuted (10 eggs a day is okay!).

I also answer a question about the minimalist shoe fad–is it dead, or is barefoot the way to go? You will learn how elevated, cushioned shoes enable poor form and are the driving cause of injuries and finally, what the optimal duration for high impact and for low impact sprinting is.

TIMESTAMPS:

The first question Brad is answering is from Lily who comments on the podcast with John Gray regarding respecting the biological and hormonal underpinnings in a relationship. [01:42]

This question asks about which organ supplementation should be avoided. [04:06]

Sugar is not your enemy. Processed foods are. We want a nutrient-dense diet. [06:00]

In the podcast with Jay Feldman, it is mentioned that Andrew is consuming 100 eggs every day. The reader is questioning that. [12:46]

The next writer is challenging the five-toed shoe benefits. You have to transition carefully. Running shoes are not as safe as we have been told. [25:25]

Novice joggers have the inclination to heel strike and overstride for an assortment of reasons beyond wearing a cushion shoe. [35:04]

In referring to Brad’s ideal of 20 second maximum when sprinting, the questioner asks, “should I sprint for longer if I have excess body fat and need to burn more calories?” And the answer is absolutely not. [41:55]

Patricia is asking about the amount of time one should use HIIT. [48:25]

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Mike Scannell: The Mysterious Coaching Hero Of 2x Olympic Medalist Grant Fisher

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Formerly anonymous Arizona high school running coach Mike Scannell has become a sensation in the American distance running community with the amazing success of his runner Grant Fisher, the undisputed king of American long distance running!

Grant had a sensational Paris Olympic Games, winning bronze medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. These are events where only a handful of Americans have ever won Olympic medals, ever! Mike is an old friend, a former elite collegiate runner, and a fellow competitor on the professional duathlon circuit, and it was amazing to catch up with him and detail the amazing Olympic journey!

The backstory of Grant and Mike is pretty amazing. Mike coached Grant in high school in Michigan, where he became one of only eight high schoolers ever to break four minutes in the mile. Grant then headed off to a great NCAA career in Stanford and a pro career with the elite Bowerman Track Club team in Oregon. In a surprise mid-career shift, Grant decided to go about it his own way. He moved to Park City, UT for altitude training, and phoned up his old high school coach looking for guidance. This is less than a year before the Olympics as America's top distance runner! In this show, Mike will discuss the risks and pressures elite athletes face (and their coaches!) You'll be taken behind the scenes for the Paris Games and the extraordinary measures Grant and Mike took to ensure he could focus and succeed.

You'll love the story of how Grant and Mike were locked inside the Olympic stadium late at night after winning his 10,000 meter bronze. You'll learn about Mike's evolved approach where he is solely focused on serving the athlete and avoids getting the all-too-common coaching ego into the mix. You'll learn about today's popular scientific approach to endurance training centered upon measuring and controlling blood lactate levels during workouts, and why many runners "ruin their workouts" with a less disciplined approach. You'll learn the benefits of altitude training, and how Grant's mindset and extensive rehearsals helped him execute awesome strategy at both Olympic races.

At the end, Mike provides some profound insights for young runners and their parents about the importance of being motivated naturally and intrinsically. You'll also learn why, a couple decades ago, crime didn't pay in Tucson, AZ, where you might have gotten into a foot pursuit with someone who would most definitely outlast you...I've known and studied lots of coaches over the years, and I don't think you'll find a more healthy and evolved disposition than that embodied by Mike. No wonder Grant phoned him up out of the blue and asked for help going and getting some Olympic medals! Enjoy the show. Young runners can get a daily tip of inspiration by following Mike on X @realironmike

TIMESTAMPS:

We take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on with Olympic athletes and their coaches. [00:53]

Coaching Grant Fisher in the Olympics, Mike is able to share his expertise. [06:06]

What we commonly see these days are high profile teams with big sponsors. It’s a different approach from what Mike and Grant have done. [07:54]

How did Mike’s own experiences with coaches help him to get this particular disposition? [13:43]

With the scientific approach, the thing the runner can do is check blood lactate. [16:20]

Besides checking blook lactate, Mike checks heart rate, hematocrit and hemoglobin and other things. [19:38]

When training at altitude or in the heat of Arizona, you have to cut the tempos why back. [21:19]

It is very easy to ruin a workout by using that competitive intensity to work really hard. [23:40]

What kind of volume and load can you put on the runner so that he absorbs the training and is ready for the next session? [27:33]

You can have all the tech toys in the world but you have to listen to it! [29:48]

When you make a detailed plan for the athlete, how often to you deviate from that plan? [31:17]

Grant takes good care of himself. He takes care of sleep, massage, his food at home. [39:58]

How do they manage the constant risk of overuse injuries? [41:05]

In taking on the job to coach Grant Fisher, did you feel nervous about the whole USA expecting some medals? [45:36]

What was his experience in Paris? What was the race strategy? [50:00]

Living and training at altitude helps your body build additional red blood cells, but when you come down to sea level, you lose some of the benefits. [59:34]

When running in the prelim, all you need is to be in the eight finalists. [01:04:13]

Staying in the Olympic Village with the other athletes can be fine for social interactions, however, when you have big important events to still compete in, being around rowdy parties doesn’t work. [01:05:53]

You have to plan on when you need to go faster when you are in the big race. [01:09:15]

There is no reason for Grant Fisher to take the lead in the Olympics first 4,000 meters. [01:12:46]

Mike’s coaching method involves only when the athlete himself asks for coaching, not if the parent asks. [01:21:50]

High school kids don’t know what they can’t do so please don’t tell them. [01:25:55]

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Brad Kearns: 5 Tips To Lose Excess Body Fat The Right Way

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

My friend sent me a recent DEXA scan report and was distraught about his body composition score.

This is a lifelong athlete—excuse me—super-athlete, who has performed at the highest level in his sport for decades. After being sidelined by surgery, and perhaps some less scrutinized dietary choices, he drifted outside his familiar performance zone into the softy zone.

If we all consistently deployed our vast knowledge to our lifestyle habits, we would all be kicking ass all the time. That’s not so easy, so we are often compelled to try and correct course. Sometimes, driven, focused, highly competitive types will get the urge to take desperate measures: “That’s it! It’s time for exhaustive workouts and prolonged fasting!” It’s also becoming a popular theme where “calorie deficit” is the end-all. This insight might be true in a vacuum, but we have to think about real-life variables, such as hormone optimization (especially for women), lifestyle factors including access to nutritious foods, psychological issues relating to food, the difficulty is accurately counting calories burned, the difficulty in accurately assessing what your body does with ingested calories, and so forth.

If you want to lose excess body fat, know that while it is a complex challenge, it is actually completely possible to accomplish if you follow a sensible approach. In this episode, you will hear the five tips I suggested to my friend to get things headed in the right direction. If you or someone you know wants to lose weight, this show will put you on the right track and help you lose excess body fat in a healthy way.

TIMESTAMPS:

What are we to do when we drift from being a solidly built athlete into the softy zone? [00:47]

First, we have to acknowledge that we probably haven’t been using all the knowledge we have about good nutrition. [01:56]

Extreme diet restriction and grueling exercise habits are not the best way to go. [03:08]

We want to have a healthy psychological relationship with food. [05:45]

We need to pay special attention to visceral fat accumulation. [07:23]

One thing to try is fasting. This gets you away from access to calories for a certain period of time. [10:26]

You can try restricting certain macronutrients. And eliminate processed foods. [15:17]

If you overconsume processed sugar, you will store it as fat. However, sugar itself is burned for energy. [18:00]

Eliminate overly stressful exercise patterns. [19:23]

To really get the best benefits for reducing excess body fat and for overall fitness breakthroughs, you must introduce brief, explosive, high intensity strength workouts and sprint workouts. [23:23]

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Brad Kearns: Improve Communication And Sexual Connection So You Bond Instead Of Break Up

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Did you know that defensiveness not only causes a cortisol spike, but also releases the powerful enzyme aromatase, and that has an effect on testosterone?

In this show, we’re hearing some more reflections from John Gray—one of my favorite podcast guests ever who always brings the most profound insights—about how to avoid breaking up and instead, reconnect with your partner. You will learn the most common causes that lead to breakups, why marriage statistics are not reliable, what to do when your partner is not happy, and why sexual desire is our strongest drive and of top importance in our relationship. You will also hear great, effective tips for making communication easier with your partner, like how John advises women to “express everything as a preference” since most men just want to be your hero, and as John explains, we have to realize that we are most vulnerable with people we are closest to and most humans don’t like criticism in general. You will also learn what phrase is usually the man’s signal to cease the talking (which, if it continues, will cause the man to get defensive—and this poses problems as it causes a cortisol spike which releases aromatase, and this causes testosterone to convert to estrogen!).

If you are single or in a relationship, you don’t want to miss this show—you will learn so much that will positively affect your relationships, like why you should never try to change the other person, and why you should never make continued requests or demands, why John says to never speak when you have a negative emotional charge (as a man, but this is good advice for all), and more!

TIMESTAMPS:

Some of the major causes of relationship breakups are suppressed emotions and communication problems. [00:49]

Keep yourself happy. Do not depend on your partner to make you happy. [03:39]

Ideally, the man wants to feel like the hero, the guy who can come through for the partner and family. [04:55]

It works better when women express things as a preference and compliment your partner for doing things. [08:53]

It is man’s basic nature to solve problems so if you just want him to listen, you need to say that. [09:47]

If a man says, “I hear you,” that is the signal for the woman to stop talking. [10:45]

Don’t try to change the other person. Many women are unaware of how controlling they are. [15:33]

Men: never speak with a negative emotional charge and learn how to make a graceful exit. [19:51]

Men can take the time away to reflect on their contribution and see what triggers there are. [21:41]

Learn to validate the women’s challenges. [29:46]

What techniques can the male learn to deal with emotional disturbances or relationship conflict? Number one: live your life so you don’t have to say “I’m sorry” so often. [30:43]

You don’t have to get defensive, men. Execute the desired behavior. It doesn’t mean you are caving in. [32:32]

You must understand relationships as a 80-20 proposition. [36:52]

The number one most attractive thing a partner can do is watching your partner excel from a distance. [39:39]

Remind yourself there are times when it’s not your problem to solve, but you can be supportive. [41:00]

Sex spikes testosterone. [42:42]

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Brad Kearns: Comprehensive Review Of Olympic Women's Track&Field Competition

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to Brad’s Olympic Track & Field wrap up!

I hope you enjoyed the lengthy presentation summarizing the men’s events, and now it’s time for a show dedicated to the awesome performances of the females on the track and the field for the Paris 2024 Olympics. In the first show, I gave you a little bit of an overview about my fascination with Olympic Track & Field and I also mentioned something I talk about more in this episode, which is how great it is to see a sport where the males and females are equally represented in the categories of stardom and coverage—unlike some other sports that tend to exist in the shadow of the men’s games (like basketball).

If you want to hear a comprehensive review of this year’s Olympic Women’s Track & Field Competition, this is the episode for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

This podcast looks at the women’s performances in the Paris Olympics from Brad’s perspective. [00:49]

It is frustrating when the commentators talk about expectations of the outcomes of the races. [05:49]

The 400 was a fantastic race. Marileidy Paulino, from the Dominican Republic, had one of the fastest runs of all times. [08:06]

Depending on the race distance, the athlete learns a certain race pattern. [11:06]

Many of the athletes commented that the construction of the track and the super spikes worn in Paris made a difference. [15:38]

In some countries, if you are a number one world ranked athlete, you have a pass to be selected for your event before the Olympic trials. [18:40]

Faith Kipyegon reigned for the third consecutive gold medal. Jessica Hull has been steadily taking down her time. [22:00]

As usual the doping suspicions are always around. Now days these athletes are subject to random unannounced year-round drug testing for the officials. [24:32]

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet had an exciting finish. Sifan Hassan had an incredible race, went home, rested and came back to run in the marathon as well. [29:47]

The 100-meter hurdles is always a very exciting race most often finishing in a photo finish. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone got the world’s record in the 400-meter hurdles. [35:27]

The Steeplechase is dominated by the Africans on both male and female sides. The four by four brought the US team more medals. [44:12]

The high jump saw records broken as expected. Yaroslava Mahuchikh from Ukraine was very proud to represent her country. [48:01]

Pole vaulting found the two winners who shared the gold in the world championships meet head to head again, with Kennedy clearing the high bar this time. It is so great to see. [49:53]

Long jumper Tara Davis Woodall from USA came away with the gold. Thea Lafond from Dominca won the gold in the triple jump.[50:29]

Shot put, unfortunately we saw the very popular Chase Ealey get knocked out in the qualifying. US did get gold in the discus with Valerie Alman defending her world championship. [51:47]

In the hammer throw, Cameron Rogers from Canada first, And the javelin was won by Kitaguchi from Japan. [52:55]

In the Heptathlon, Shari Hawkins made her Olympic debut at age 33 but, unfortunately, she got knocked out of the competition. Belgium’s Nafissatou Thiam went home with the gold. [53:27]

Mixed relay is a new event in the Olympics. The teams can choose what order they wanted to run their athletes in right when they first come out. [55:04]

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Brad Kearns: Comprehensive Review Of Olympic Men's Track&Field Competition

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:27:11 +0000

I thought I would do a fun, different style show—Brad’s Olympic Track & Field summary wrap up show!

Track is my passion and in this episode, I go over some of the highlights, great performances, and fun backstories from this year's Olympic Men's Track & Field Competition.

Enjoy the show!

TIMESTAMPS:

The import thing is not to win but to take part in the Olympics. [04:23]

The coverage was excellent. However, the focus should be on all athletes wherever they are from rather than so much on athletes from USA. [10:18]

Long distance running has been dominated by runners from East African nations in the past, but Grant Fisher came through. [13:09]

Jamaica is amazing, being such a small country, producing amazing athletes. [14:50]

Medal counts is not the most important part of the Olympics. [17:16]

Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley have amazing performances. [23:01]

Leslie Tebogo from Botswana and Kenny Bednarek are two guys to keep an eye on. [28:37]

The human can only deliver a maximum effort for around seven seconds, and then at around 20 seconds you get overcome with lactic acid and you have to slow down further. [31:40]

Sometimes a wind meter is involved to compute the records. [34:48]

There is a significant advantage in drafting in the running races, not just Tour de France and swimming. [41:09]

Why is being a gracious loser important? [46:27]

There are a lot of older records on the women’s side that should be wiped out. [54:58]

The steeplechase is very unusual but exciting. [56:55]

The 4 x 100 relay event is very controversial. [01:00:05]

The Marathon is dominated by runners of East African descent. The 20-kilometer walk was an event folks trained well for. [01:10:41]

The high jump was fun to watch. The finalists had to have a jump off. [01:12:19]

Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis is coached by his parents. He started pole vaulting when he was three years old. [01:14:26]

The long jump and the triple jump had amazing performances. [01:17:49]

The shot put was dominated by Ryan Crowser. Discus gave Jamaica another gold. Hammer throw gold went to Katzberg from Canada. [01:19:49]

The javelin throw was a surprise winner, Neeraj Chopra from India. [01:20:54]

The winner of the decathlon, Markus Rooth from Norway was a huge upset. [01:21:53]

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Brad Kearns: Parenting Tips - Refraining From Praise, Being A Traffic Cop, And Keeping Your Ego In Check

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

I saw my friend the other day, asked “How are you doing?” and he said: “I’m trying to be a better parent.” What a cool answer!

The quip alone speaks volumes about his desire to do the best he can, and his self-awareness as he makes his best effort to raise toddlers. We ended up having a whole conversation about parenting as he began self-reflecting and spoke about patterns from his own childhood, his desire to avoid undesirable ones and model favorable ones, and how his peers kept him in check with great effectiveness. I told him I’d email him my all-time favorite parenting article, “The Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids: How Not to Talk To Your Kids”, and share my favorite insights about parenting young ones, as my kids are now 26 and 24, and this conversation ended up being the inspiration for today’s episode.

It doesn’t matter how old your kids are—there are great takeaways for all parents in this show (as well as prospective parents) about things like overparenting and the importance of observing cultural norms and perhaps choosing to do things your way, instead of merely following others, while still acknowledging that some circumstances require a very delicate balance (like “helping” your kids with their homework or college admission essays). I also discuss the idea that we actually have less influence than we think on our kids destiny, why it is more effective to praise the effort they make, rather than the results they receive, and the importance of realizing that while we do have a distinct ability to screw our kids up, their positives and successes will largely be self-directed.

TIMESTAMPS:

To learn how to parent, we look at what we learned in our own childhood….what was good and what was not so good. [00:56]

It seems like kids are over-parented these days. [03:54]

These days if a kid gets a B in high school, their chances of being accepted at university are slim. [07:06]

Commercials during the Olympics showed different attitudes from parents regarding sports. Never give up on finding what you love. [08:56]

Parents have way less influence than we think on our kids' destiny. [12:54]

Give the kids opportunities and then stand back. [15:45]

You do not really need to praise results. You praise effort toward improvement. [20:25]

Be like your kid’s traffic cop. [27:11]

The kids can possibly be involved in the decision-making regarding rules and consequences. [30:47]

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Sue McDonald: Shattering Masters Track&Field World Records The "Boring" Way

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

In today’s episode I welcome track star Sue McDonald to the show!

Sue is no ordinary track star—she is shattering world records in the masters track and field arena going where no human has ever gone before in her age groups and putting out unbelievable times at 61 years old! This mother of three from Santa Barbara, California, is virtually on world record watch every time she competes, and I had a great visit meeting her personally in her home environment and finding out the secrets of what is possible when you take care of your body and you dedicate yourself to training and competitive goals and literally defy the aging process. Regardless of whether you're interested in trying to challenge Sue or take down her records, it's great to realize what's possible when you continue that dedication to peak performance and setting challenging goals and having a wonderful consistent training regimen.

In this episode, Sue describes her lifestyle and her training regimen as “boring”, but what you get out of that is the realization that these little things do really count every single day—and that you can get better even as you age chronologically. I can't think of a more inspiring guest to have you reflect on your own lifestyle and your own personal goals. Instead of just sitting back and telling stories about how things were so great back in the day, Sue is doing things that will just blow your mind and in a variety of events: she’s an elite sprinter, middle distance runner, and a multi-event athlete with things like High Jump and Heptathlon. Join me and Sue in Santa Barbara for this awesome conversation to learn some of her secrets and get inspired to go out there and set your own goals!

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad Introduces this inspiring guest, a 61-year-old champion track and field athlete. Most people talk about what it was like back in the day, but this woman is still doing it. [01:14]

What is a heptathlon for women? [05:22]

After nearly qualifying for the Olympics in college, she left competition for a while, but returned. [08:43]

She set the American women’s high jump record when she was 55 years old. [10:20]

She had a time with the pole vault as well. [11:44]

Between the ages of 32 and 50 she was doing endurance activities. [14:40]

The main reason people do Masters Track and Field is the friendly supportive atmosphere of the other participants. [19:42]

Sue has many world records, including the steeplechase. [20:26]

How does she manage the training necessary when she is the mother of three and is age 61? [21:58]

Consistency is the most important concept. [24:21]

The possibilities of recovering from stuff that usually requires surgery and debilitation are actually amazing. [33:29]

What are some of the other things she does to be the best athlete? The main thing is focusing on sleep. [38:12]

Most Americans gain a pound a year from age 25 to 65. How does Sue manage her diet? [39:49]

There is no reason to stop athletic activities as we age. [52:01]

Did Sue get nervous back when trying out for the Olympics? Now? How does she manage the mental pressure? [58:06]

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Optimizing Your Animal-Based Diet, Part 1: Rationale, Benefits, And Losing Fat

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:46:59 +0000

Welcome back to another rebroadcast of a popular episode. This one dates back to 2022!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]

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Q&A: Proper Recovery In Sprinting, Optimizing Protein Intake, Critique For Huberman Recommending Running

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

It’s time for more Q&A!

Thank you so much to everyone for writing in—we have a ton of really interesting comments and questions that I can’t wait to work through in today’s episode. I really appreciate all your questions and contributions to this community (if you want to join in, email podcast@bradventures.com), and we thoughtfully read, consider, and answer every single email that comes in.

In today’s show, we start with a question from listener Brian who wants to see more examples of a “common man” day—what about people who have to get up at 5am and have a desk job? What kind of workouts and lifestyle recommendations do I suggest to those who have to get up at “unnatural” times of the day and have certain lifestyle restrictions based on their circumstances? I also answer questions about optimizing protein intake, tips for keeping your healthy diet affordable, the foods that you can get non-organic when you’re on a budget, the importance of sleep and how sleep deprivation makes everything take 20% longer, how to ensure proper recovery in sprinting, my thoughts on a recent Instagram post from Dr. Andrew Huberman, and more!

TIMESTAMPS:

Brian Fitzsimmons is asking Brad to suggest dealing with circadian rhythms and workouts for people whose daily life doesn’t allow for optimal scheduling. [01:02]

Ray wants to know if he sprints for 10 to 20 seconds, how many times should he do it, and how much should he rest? You should do 4 to 8 sprints of 10 to 20 seconds with a 6 to 1 recovery. [10:58]

Scottsdale Wellness Center is asking about the myth about the notion of too much protein. [13:09]

Mark Miller from Melbourne is asking about the Zone Two or MAF fitness trend of slowing down. [17:49]

When talking about high intensity training, realize it is not for the novice. [22:58]

What is the recommended period of luxurious rest intervals when sprinting? The faster you run, the more recovery you need. [32:40]

Mark is asking about the recommendation to engage in some form of resistance training. [36:49]

Brad talks about the dangers of road cycling. [47:07]

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Breather: What Brad Eats In A Day

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Enjoy this rebroadcast breather show giving 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!

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Brad Kearns: Rethinking Fasting In Favor Of "Perform And Recover"

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

If you are in the habit of fasting until noon or are having a 16-8 eating pattern, that puts you at risk..

This show is about second guessing fasting—something I’ve been talking about extensively for the last few years on this podcast, sharing the revised strategy I have been following: putting fasting aside in favor of striving for maximum nutrient density in my diet and maximum cellular energy status at all times with my new mantra for the future, for longevity, and for peak performance: perform, recover, perform, and recover. Because I want all of my stress capacity and energy going into athletic performance, my fitness regimen, and recovery as best as I possibly can, that means going for nutrition rather than tapping into the many strategies and techniques that can be categorized as restrictive dieting (keto, low-fat, carnivore, vegan, etc).

Yes, fasting has been touted for many amazing health benefits and the body works most efficiently in a fasted state, but in this show, I explain why I decided to rethink fasting and revise my approach to my daily diet, and the results I have experienced from this change.

TIMESTAMPS:

The body works most effectively in a fasted state, however if you’re are restricting calories, you’re restricting macronutrients to the extent that it overwhelms your stress capacity. [00:46]

When you develop leaking gut syndrome from eating processed foods, it is causing inflammatory conditions in the body. [05:22]

The unfettered access of indulgent foods is difficult to navigate through and be resilient against. [07:30]

If you start cutting back your total caloric intake, you are at risk of turning down important metabolic dials, reproduction, repair, growth and locomotion. [08:29]

The most important start to improving your diet is cutting back on the refined industrial seed oils, refined grains, refined sugars and foods that are packaged. [14:25]

Before you consider fasting strategy in the name of losing excess body fat, optimize your protein intake. [18:33]

The government recommending a certain RDA, it is for survival, not optimization. You need a gram per pound protein every day on average to thrive. [20:19]

During sleep both anabolic and catabolic processes are operating concurrently. [25:26]

What are the incidental benefits of this focus on protein? [28:06]

One rationale for fasting is gaining a sense of control and discipline but fasting is a stressful practice. [31:22]

We want to make sure that we don’t overload the stress side of the equation in modern life. [36:00]

It is important to have some calories before going out for peak performance work. [43:59]

It is quite possible that our ancestors were not fasting as has been imagined. [45:43]

Bulletproof coffee may be a good way to start the day, but you are not getting nutrition with it. [49:57]

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Dr. Thais Gibson: Overcoming Self-Sabotage And Reprogramming Your Behaviors And Beliefs

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

I am so pleased to introduce a fantastically awesome show with Thais Gibson, creator of the Personal Development School!

She sent me a very intriguing overview of what she might talk about on the show and I said, “Sure, let’s talk about it,” but I gotta tell you, I was blown away—this is one of my favorite shows I have ever had on the B.rad podcast!

Listeners, I think this will be tremendously valuable and potentially life changing for you—I will say now that it will be for me, and I’m sure it helped that I unknowingly became the Guinea pig for a lot of the show. In this episode, you will hear essentially a live coaching call where Thais demonstrates her expertise and her methods on real life examples from me, Brad, especially my incongruence between my stated goals and my behavior patterns. We picked out the pursuit of wealth and financial security as something that I at times get frustrated by or feel deficient in, (perhaps because of subconscious patterns kicking in) and you will hear Thais explain the causes of self-sabotage and how to reprogram certain thoughts—which is especially interesting to hear once Thais explains that we are operating from our conscious mind three to five percent of the time!

If you have been listening to the podcast a lot and you read and you educate yourself, your conscious mind may be doing really well, acquiring the knowledge and skills you need to succeed, but your subconscious “needs” still will come in and oftentimes interfere. So, it’s time for Brad to get processed and dig deep and explore what is going on here when self-sabotage kicks in.

Thais Gibson is a counselor, a bestselling author of a book called Learning Love and the co-founder of the fabulous Personal Development School. She also has a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in modalities ranging from CBT, NLP, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, to shadow work and hypnosis. Thais had nearly a decade of experience running a successful private practice and founded The Personal Development School, an online learning platform, to provide a more accessible, authentic way for clients to transform their lives. I enrolled immediately after we finished this recording, and I want you to go visit her website and consider doing the same. She offers a test run where you can see what it’s all about—check it out at personaldevelopmentschool.com.

TIMESTAMPS:

People may not always be aware that they are self-sabotaging because it usually occurs at a subconscious level. [00:53]

Your conscious mind is responsible for roughly 3 to 5 percent of all of your beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and actions or decisions. Your subconscious is responsible for 95 to 97 percent. [04:48]

We all have subconscious personality needs. [07:54]

Thais uses Brad as an example to unpack what needs it relates to. She asks first, what does he do in his spare time? [09:34]

Where does he spend his money? What does he like to learn about? [12:10]

Our subconscious mind is also the host of all of our limiting beliefs. [19:46]

There is a tool for how to pull up what your limiting beliefs are. [21:42]

We're scared of something that's hidden in the periphery at a subconscious level of mind [24:29]

Reconditioning is a tool for reprogramming. [26:25]

Thais identifies characteristics of people who have been in a relationship with a narcissist. [30:41]

Look for the things that trigger you. Plan your limiting belief and use its opposite. [33:02]

There are seven areas of life that need attention. Career, financial, mental, emotional, spiritual, physical and relationship. To ignore one area, we will pay for it later. [52:45]

What specific things or set of things are you going to do on a daily basis to reprogram? [59:13]

So much futile energy and effort toward change without addressing these core issues is going to be tough. [01:06:13]

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Breather: Start Here - Dialing In Sleep, Diet, Exercise, And Stress Management

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:30:15 +0000

Welcome to the “Start Here” breather show!

As you may know, I recorded a comprehensive episode entitled “Start Here” that you can share with any potential new listener as I cover the big-picture topics of how to lead a long, healthy, happy life, categorized as Sleep, Recovery and Down Time, Diet, Exercise, and Stress Management.

It was a lengthy and quite detailed show, so I figured it needs a shorter companion show to give you those big-picture insights that will hopefully compel you to listen to a more detailed show, or just have some great takeaway knowledge and information to make simple changes in your life without getting overwhelmed by complexity and detail.

This is a great episode to listen to if you want to quickly learn how you can clean up your life and get healthier and more closely aligned with your health and fitness goals.

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Brad Kearns: Start Here! All You Need to Know To Lead A Long, Healthy, Happy Life

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

After 500 shows of the B.rad podcast, I figured it was time to record a helpful, useful, “Start here” episode that you can share with friends, family, and loved ones!

Inspired by a friend of mine who had just started to become acquainted with my podcast and asked me: “What’s a good episode to start with?,” this show will provide you with an overview of health and lifestyle optimization tips and will cover the basics from a big picture perspective.

In this show, you won’t hear anything too science-y or intimidating, but you will learn how to optimize essential elements of your lifestyle, such as sleep, diet, movement, fitness and stress management. You’ll hear about methods for establishing an evening ritual for sleep, easy changes you can make to your sleep environment, why sleep, rest, and recovery are #1, the specific foods that are literally toxic for your cells and cause you to accumulate excess body fat, and why it’s so important to prioritize protein. I also talk about the concerns I have with restrictive diets, share my dietary strategy and what I typically eat throughout the day, explain why general everyday movement ranks above adhering to a devoted fitness regimen, and talk about why walking is the centerpiece of a healthy, active, energetic life.

You will also learn why sprint workouts are so essential, how to adapt them to your needs if you are unable to perform one on flat ground just yet (and the various alternative ways to do a sprint exercise), and simple but effective tips for managing stress. If you, or anyone you know, wants to clean up their act and start living healthily without breaking the bank or harshing your gig too much, this is the episode to listen to. You will learn how to wind down at night without overstimulating yourself and messing with your sleep, which healthy foods to emphasize, the bare minimum you can do fitness wise to still make a difference, how to eradicate and deal with stress in your life, and why you should make things in life work and never settle for dysfunction, distractions, and avoidance.

Got any comments or questions? Engage with us by reaching out to podcast@bradventures.com.

TIMESTAMPS:

Today’s podcast is going to give you all you need to know at a glance to lead a long, healthy, happy life. The first category is about sleep, rest and recovery. [00:47]

The greatest offense to our sleeping habits and cycling optimally through all phases of sleep is artificial light and digital stimulation. [03:08]

When it is time to wake up in the morning naturally, there is a suppression of melatonin and elevating of serotonin, the mood-elevating, feel good hormone. [10:30]

Diet has become very controversial and confusing. The nourishment you put into your body will make or break your health and your longevity potential. [14:25]

When you eat nutritious foods, they are highly satiating. [10:08]

Proteins are the most important nutrient that we can obtain from our diet. [26:14]

Carbohydrates play an important role in your energy, your calorie expenditure, and, in general, your ability to perform. [29:55]

A chronic overdose of high sugar-containing processed foods is going to overwhelm your body and have toxic consequences. [43:49]

Movement, in general, is more important than adhering to a devoted fitness program. [45:53]

Walking is the baseline for all manner of peak performance athletic activity. [51:21]

Fitness entails putting your body under resistance. There are many ways you can do this. [55:18]

You do not want to engage in chronic overly-stressful exercise. [01:02:45]

To focus on stress management, you want to tone down all the instant gratification hyperconnectivity. [01:05:50]

Remember to wind down at the end of the day and take breaks from hyperconnectivity. [01:10:40]

Go to your kitchen pantry and rid yourself of processed foods and make a new shopping list of nutrient dense foods. [[01:11:40]

Make walking a priority in your life. [01:13:10]

Don’t overdo your fitness exercises. [01:16:42]

Prioritize meaningful interpersonal relationships, solo reflective time, and engagement with nature. [01:17:28]

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Breather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Evening Second Wind And Mood Disturbances

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the final episode in this series all about overtraining symptoms!

We have already talked about symptoms like thirst, overheating, frequent urination, sodium/potassium imbalance, cortisol, digestion, menstruation, twitchy muscles, skin problems, sore throats, libido, cardiac symptoms, crash and burn patterns, insomnia, teeth grinding, and food cravings in previous shows, and in today's episode, we tackle the final symptoms of overtraining: mood disturbances and experiencing that “evening second wind.”

While experiencing a second wind in the evening may seem wonderful, it is actually indicative of a larger problem since cortisol really should be dwindling to a circadian rhythm low at this time. This is a great show to listen to if you want to learn more about cortisol and what happens when you abuse your body’s flight or fight response and the hormonal mechanisms behind it, as well as how to deal with these specific symptoms of overtraining and the difference between overreaching and overtraining.

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Dr. Cate Shanahan: Dark Calories - The Health-Destructive Effects Of Vegetable Oils And How To Eradicate Them And Reclaim Your Health

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

It’s time to welcome back to the show for the third time, my good friend Dr. Cate Shanahan on the occasion of the publication of her latest, sensational book!

This best-selling author is back at it again with Dark Calories—How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back. This stuff has a high shock value, starting out with the book description: did you know that consuming a large serving of french fries served in vegetable oil delivers the toxicity of smoking 24 cigarettes?

Get ready people, this is an illuminating and educational show that will take you through the shocking and disturbing story of why we turned away from natural fats and got into the world of polyunsaturated oils, the “sinister figure” and “flawed and manipulative” science behind this major cultural shift that occurred back in the 1950s that demonized saturated fat and convinced everyone to switch from butter to margarine. It is a shady, shocking story, and it is now time to take control of our health, especially as we navigate the modern food options and place central focus on what is now being strongly identified as the single most offensive agent we consume in our modern diet—what Dr. Shanahan calls the Hateful Eight (health-destructive oils like soybean, canola, corn, cottonseed, safflower, sunflower, grapeseed and rice bran oil).

In this show, you will learn why vegetable oils are so bad and what they do inside the body to hamper your ability to burn stored body fat—and this poses a big problem, because if you’re not good at fat burning, then you are going to get hungry and eat too much food, which leads to gaining more weight, getting sick, and other diet-related diseases of modern times that are tied to metabolic syndrome, like diabetes and cancer. The final third of the book is a solution and offers great tips from Dr. Cate about how to navigate through food choices when you're shopping (especially when you're dining out) and a message of hope and how we can take matters into our own hands. Because if we wait around for government policy or corporate interest to say, “Hey, guess what? We finally figured out this stuff is bad for you and we're not gonna sell it anymore!”, you're going to be waiting a long time. So, it’s time to take action right now, starting with listening very carefully to this show and going out and purchasing the book Dark Calories.

Here we go with Dr. Cate Shanahan from her home in Florida.

HATEFUL EIGHT:
Corn
Canola
Cotton seed
Soy
Sunflower
Safflower
Rice Bran
Grapeseed

TIMESTAMPS:

Did you know that consuming a large serving of french fries cooked in vegetable oil delivers the toxicity of smoking 24 cigarettes? [00:52]

Dr. Cate has focused her research and writing on the dangers of vegetable oils in our diet. [03:21]

Vegetable oils are very harmful in and so pervasive in the food supply. It causes oxidative stress which is at the root cause of every disease. [07:39]

When they are making vegetable oils, it has been refined like they for crude oil, like what you use in your car. They are filled with toxins. [13:12]

Oxidative stress is the basis of all disease. This wasn’t really understood until the 1980s [18:21]

Other than vegetable oils, how else are we screwing up our health? [24:33]

Be careful where your donations to research programs go. They are not looking at the causes of disease, but rather they are looking for new drugs. [31:33]

Ansel Keys was a physiologist who worked with doctors & convinced the medical community about the causes of heart attacks. The information that he put out was totally erroneous & the community bought it. [32:10]

A lot of nutritional science from big institutions is not science, but is marketing. [36:51]

Soy oil is more obesogenic than anything else being studied. [40:02]

A highly regarded market like Whole Foods is supposed to be presenting healthy alternatives to other markets yet they have canola oil in their hot bar and in products on their shelves. [44:32]

The average American, who doesn't know that these oils are toxic is getting them whenever they eat out or eat at institutions like schools, hospitals, workplaces, etc. [47:48]

The term vegetable oil came about to distinguish this oil from whale oil but it’s not made from carrots, tomatoes and celery. These oils come from seeds. [51:47]

How do these oils cause obesity? Problematic body fat is body fat that has a chemical composition that your cells cannot use to generate energy. [55:11]

The keto diet now doesn’t help people as much as it used to. [01:04:31]

The keto diet isn’t the only diet you need to follow. [01:06:09]

Vegetable oils make you insulin resistant. [01:08:24]

When Cate dines out, how does she navigate the menus of the restaurants? [01:11:31]

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Breather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Crash&Burn Patterns, Grinding Teeth, and Cravings

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the continuation of our series of breather shows on overtraining symptoms!

It’s been a little while, and hopefully you haven’t been overtraining in the meanwhile since it’s time to jump into a few more short segments where we cover certain aspects of overtraining to help you get a greater understanding of them (and get better at preventing or at least managing them early on instead of plunging into full-blown overtraining and related health symptoms). The first five episodes in this series covered topics like thirst, overheating, frequent urination, sodium/potassium imbalance, cortisol, digestion, menstruation, twitchy muscles, skin problems, sore throats, libido, and cardiac symptoms of overtraining, and in today’s episode, we get into: crash and burn patterns, insomnia, and grinding teeth as symptoms of overtraining.

This is all inspired by the incredibly detailed content you will find in the Primal Fitness Coach Certification Program (learn more at PrimalHealthCoach.com/Brad)—the most comprehensive and broad-reaching education for fitness professionals and enthusiasts you will find anywhere in the world. I spoke to a lot of the world’s leading experts to create this course, and this rigorous, wonderful educational experience offers tremendous detailed written commentary to help you become a certified Primal Health Coach.

In this episode, you will learn about a topic near and dear to my heart—crash and burn patterns—as well as other overtraining symptoms like grinding teeth and cravings.

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Brad Answers Questions From College Students About Health, Fitness, And Career Journey, Part 2

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

College students pepper me with more thoughtful questions!

In this episode, I discuss melatonin supplements, overcoming knee pain, and a lengthy discussion of how to set yourself up for a good night’s sleep, every night. I describe how tracking visceral fat is the best way to determine overall health status, and ponder the philosophical question of where society is headed in the future—more toward health or toward sedentary?

I talk about the potentially unhealthy examples presented by bodybuilders and influencers, and how to obtain benefits from consuming social media content. Finally, I describe how to get loved ones into fitness and nutrition.

Enjoy, and stay tuned for part 3!

TIMESTAMPS:

Continuing to answer questions from students, Max asks Brad about the use of Melatonin to aid sleep. [01:53]

Mac wants to know what Brad recommends for knee pain. [09:21]

What is the best advice to get a good night’s sleep? [13:00]

Julia is asking about BMI. Is it a fair way of determining someone’s health? [22:17]

Brad, do you predict that the amount of people living a sedentary lifestyle will increase or decrease in the next few decades? [31:31]

What does Brad think about body builders as influencers on social media? [44:10]

How do you get a loved one, who desperately needs it, into fitness and nutrition? [48:52]

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Breather: Honoring Easy Workouts And Rest Days (Inspired by Kipchoge)

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

In this show, we’re focusing on what easy workouts and rest days really mean for us mere mortals trying to improve our performance—not only in endurance sports, but in all manner of athletic endeavors.

Tune in to hear me discuss the great Eluid Kipchoge and some stunning revelations that have come forth from detailed analysis of his training logs that he has published for all to scrutinize. If you want to hear some fantastic tips based on the meticulously detailed training logs and most effective methods utilized by the greatest marathoner of all time, this is the episode for you!

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John Gray: Sex, Hugs, and Rock-Solid Relationship Tips: How Couples Can Regain Lost Magic Quickly

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

I'm pleased to celebrate with you on the occasion of publishing our 500th episode of the B.rad podcast!

Since launching in 2018, it's been great fun to connect with those of you who shared email feedback and Q&A, and also a tremendous honor to bring so many amazing guests to you. I've learned so much and been so inspired by these interviews—they have truly been life changing. In deciding what special show to air for the 500th episode, I have to go with the fourth appearance of the one and only Dr. John Gray—the #1 best-selling relationship author of all time with his Mars & Venus franchise (MarsVenus.com).

My first interview with John in January of 2019 was incredible. It was one of his first interviews after losing his longtime partner Bonnie, and was pretty emotional. I was so touched afterward that I spontaneously proposed to Mia Moore the following day—at baggage claim at Burbank airport! He described the ideal partner and I realized, "Hey, what am I waiting for?"

If you haven’t heard John before, get ready for a wild ride on this show. It’s like he has a windup dial on his back and all he needs is a quick question and he goes to town with intensity, focus, and passion. Some of John's notions and instructions might seem controversial, but as I navigate daily life, I realize more and more that he is spot on. Listen to my show "John Gray Essential Male & Female Relationship Assignments" as I recap ways to achieve relationship harmony and rekindle that lost spark.

In this episode, John gives us a very interesting, entertaining and fast-moving master class on how to achieve relationship breakthroughs amidst all the ruts, dysfunction and burnout that we see in today's world. It's easy to take relationships for granted today, as we succumb to the allure of dopamine-triggering instant gratification, and heck, we even have Apps that make it easy to pursue a succession of exciting, short-term relationships instead of the richness of committing to a lifelong partner.

If you’ve been stuck in a mild rut, or want to learn how to avoid one and keep relationship magic alive for decades, John will explain how in this potentially life-changing episode. Hang on for a fantastic ride where John gives you everything you need to succeed in your love relationship. To engage further with John and his teaching partner and daughter Lauren, enroll in an online or live course on his website—Mia Moore and I are attending a John Gray couples weekend later this summer, so maybe you'll want to join us.

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TIMESTAMPS:

There are hormonal underpinnings that influence modern relationship dynamics. [01:47]

Why is it that some longtime couples get stuck in relationship ruts? [03:56]

What is happening to young men’s being de-masculinized in today’s world? [06:15]

Couples need to have time together and time apart. [09:19]

People take things for granted and get bored because we are used to the dopamine spikes we get from something new and different. [12:55]

We have to limit our exposure to screens and other things that tempt us so we don’t jeopardize our relationships. It is important to have body to body contact. [15:57]

When a woman can be vulnerable, allow herself to feel that vulnerable place, that's what turns men on. [17:59]

Women, in general, are insecure about being loved and being seen, whereas men’s vulnerability is about being successful. [21:22]

Dopamine increases testosterone in men, and when women feel safe, it increases their estrogen, this creating the atmosphere for sex. [25:50]

Men want to feel productive in order to make testosterone. [29:55]

Connecting and socializing with others is very important. [37:55]

The male brain doesn’t fully develop many of the masculine genes. There is a big difference in biology between men and women. [39:27]

The difference in biology of men and women is the Y chromosome. Mentoring is very important. [42:14]

Anything a woman does that lowers stress, is raising her estrogen. [45:51]

So you gotta do something first, solve the problem, deal with the challenge, then go chill and rebuild testosterone. [47:55]

The way women and men communicate is very different and should be understood so the talk between the couple is clear. [50:09]

The feeling that you are being appreciated and trusted, makes a big impact, particularly in men. [54:45]

In same sex couples, they have a male and female side inside of each of them. [59:52]

Being vulnerable is not always positive. It can be the beginning of a violent confrontation. [01:04:25]

Today’s females biggest fear is her partner’s anger. [01:10:24]

One tip is for the woman to get for four hugs a day and ask, “Do you love me?”

Research shows that if you have sex more than once a week, the testosterone level in the man will diminish. [01:23:17]

Little things make a big difference for women. Little things do very little for men. [01:29:27]

Women should learn to ask for things, even when it is something she can do for herself. [01:31:21]

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Breather: How To Correctly Polarize "80/20" Your Training

Fri, 31 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000

It’s time to talk about polarized training—a popular training concept often referred to as the “80/20 principle.”

Unfortunately, many athletes have misinterpreted and misapplied this strategy, so we will be reviewing this training philosophy in this episode. Tune in if you want to learn what polarized training truly entails and the benefits of this practice, the research behind the effects of 80/20 training, how you can practice this method correctly, and more!

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Brad’s Precision Medicine Experience With Wild Health

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Get ready to go deep into the cutting edge of health optimization that is customized precision medicine!

I discuss my personal experience with WildHealth.com precision medicine, so this show focuses on the results of my genetic testing, blood testing, and expert 1:1 physician and health coach support. Today, we have an opportunity like never before to personalize our health data and medical guidance, and strive for optimization instead of just disease prevention like the mainstream model.

As I detail the results of my genetic testing, you’ll realize how running your own DNA report can reveal numerous particulars in your genetic profile that influence your diet, exercise, sleep and lifestyle behaviors. You can learn how your genetic variations called SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms, aka “snips”) expose your personal frailties, tendencies, and sensitivities, so you can dial in the right lifestyle practices like never before.

One profound example is my genetic report for muscle fiber ratios, where I’m around 54% strength/power and 46% endurance. This means I respond well to high intensity workouts, but require more recovery time, and that I have difficulty with high volume endurance training. Well, I battled against reality during my triathlete career, and I wish I’d known this information so I could have designed a more appropriate customized program. Diet is also an extremely important area to apply your genetic insights to, since you can discover things like an increased need for choline and B vitamins, tolerance to carbs and fats, and other things.

Then, cross reference your comprehensive blood panel to reveal the impact of your genetics and your current lifestyle behaviors. Some folks thrive off vegan plant-based, others on carnivore, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of following the latest fad or become convinced by whoever conveys their message the loudest. No more of that, and no more guesswork when it comes to matters of life or death. I strongly encourage you to consider the great offering from Wild Health. There are numerous other providers offering online precision medicine too, and I’m really impressed by the thoughtfulness and fantastic personal coaching I receive from my Wild Health physician, Dr. Tom McCoy, and my coach Ray Fernandez.

Here is the official promo message from WildHealth.com, and I can extend a generous 20% discount on your services with the code BRADPODCAST.

Wild Health is an online provider of comprehensive health consultation services. They offer DNA analysis, custom lab panels, extensive medical intake with family history and lifestyle preferences, and regular online visits with a board-certified precision medicine physician, and a health coach—whom you can message anytime through their convenient app.

Wild Health evaluates your data to determine what your body needs for nutrition, exercise, sleep, and supplements—you can experiment, consult, and re-test to get everything dialed in. You’ll get a cutting edge epigenetic test of DNA methylation to calculate your all-important biological age, and have fun lowering your age over time instead of following the common path to accelerated aging.

TIMESTAMPS:

Customized one-on-one testing and consultation are available in labs independent of the mainstream medicine. [01:57]

These tests can determine your ancestral genetic attributes regarding physical factors, diet, and maybe explain why some things work with others but not for you. [04:18]

Eighty percent of adult population in the world is lactose intolerant. [08:27]

LDL alone is not a reliable risk factor for heart disease. [12:48]

If your doctor still refers to LDL as bad cholesterol, they are 30 or 40 years behind the emerging science. [15:53]

Methylation is representing the body’s ability to carry out the process of adding carbon atoms or methyl groups to compounds. It tells you how well you are processing nutrients and recovering from stress. [21:10]

When you have leaky gut syndrome, you are not extracting and assimilating the nutrients from your diet. [23:36]

Brad found out much about his entire physical being after these tests. He found out many vitamins and minerals that he was sensitive to. It is very important to get Vitamin D from sun exposure. [28:32]

Another section of the report gives astonishing insight with strength to endurance ratio. Brad would have trained differently had he had that information. [36:46]

Even if you are training for short races, you need to emphasize comfortably paced aerobic training to build your aerobic base. [45:07]

The report points out if you are getting enough good sleep, which is so very important. [51:52]

Brad finds out about his own genes that he has a slower breakdown of the cannabinoids. He also finds that his response to the ketogenic diet is associated with less cognitive benefit from ketosis. [01:01:46]

Brad is encouraging everyone to get an analysis of their biological age, and your diet needs along with strength to endurance ratio. [01:06:40]

Deepak Chopra says there are three ages that are relevant: your birth age, your biological age, and your psychological age. [01:11:50]

The blood’s lab reports are very informative and should be monitored frequently. Some of the most important tests to get are testosterone, Vitamin D, and fasting insulin. [01:17:11]

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Breather: Relationship Communication Tips From John Gray

Fri, 24 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000

We have more relationship tips inspired by John Gray for listening and communicating in today’s episode!

Tune in to hear what John has to say about giving unsolicited advice, criticism, suggestions, complaints, and judgments to your partner and why these things can be so unproductive for a relationship. You will hear about what happens when you react automatically in a stress response, why you should never interfere with other people’s tasks in life, and the importance of refraining from giving both praise and critique.

You will also learn why you always feel worse after expressing anger, what to do about the things you can’t change (in relationships and in your partner), why it’s okay to have relationship deal breakers, and how you know when it’s time to bail, and more!

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Brad Answers Questions From College Students About Health, Fitness, And Career Journey (Part 1)

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000

My old friend Courtney on the east coast has me occasionally speak to her college students studying health and fitness. As part of their assignment, they peppered me with really thoughtful questions.

It was great to reflect on the thought processes of today's youth, and their keen interest in living, healthy, active, evolved lifestyles. I think you will get some amusement and value out of my answers, so please enjoy this Part 1. They hit me with tons of questions, so stay tuned for Part 2. Note: the background noise is from Los Angeles traffic as I recorded in the car, for some reason I communicate well under pressure!

These questions were really thoughtful and wide-ranging. I talk about my career transition from accountant to pro triathlete, all kinds of diet insights and tips, lots of talk about hot and cold therapy, how to manage health goals when you have a crazy life schedule, how to eat healthy on a budget, and what it’s like to ride 100 miles on no calories!

These students are from Quincy College in Boston, MA, and many are older students taking advantage of MA free-tuition offers for first-time adult college students—including ex-military folks.

Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

Max asked me about my career as a triathlete. What did my coworkers comment about when I left the job to start the career? Was I confident when I left the job? [01:06]

How did you feel when you rode your bike a hundred miles with no calories? [05:26]

Do you believe that if you don’t eat processed foods, you can’t get fat? (Quote from Dr. Robert Lustig) [06:34]

What are your favorite energy-boosting foods? It is not energy-boosting unless it is natural, nutritious and easy to digest. [09:33]

Does taking magnesium and vitamin D help with mental health? [11:04]

What can we do about lightheadedness and cramping? Those things are usually caused by overexertion. [12:42]

You talk about getting away from everyday stresses and doing less. What about people who cannot afford to do that? [14:30]

What are your thoughts on saunas, hot tubs, and steam rooms? What about cold therapy? [18:51]

What are your biggest changes in your mentality now as opposed to when you were a collegiate or a young professional athlete? [24:40]

A friend drank nothing but water for three days and lost a lot of weight. What are your thoughts about water fasting? And what are the best snacks for toddlers? [26:09]

What's a healthier option; almond milk, oat milk, or normal milk? [28:48]

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Breather: Male and Female Relationship Assignments From John Gray

Tue, 14 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000

It’s a breather show with insights from Dr. John Gray (author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus) because we can never get enough reminders, primers, and insights from the one and only John Gray!

Possibly my favorite podcast guest ever, my first interview with John was so profound it inspired me to propose to Mia Moore the very next day! I can’t wait to attend one of his weekend retreats for couples one day soon, but for now, enjoy a quick reminder and recap of the essential male and female relationship assignments—especially as it pertains to the very familiar rut that couples can fall into after years together.

This is a great show to listen to if you want to know how you can immediately extricate yourself from relationship ruts and dysfunction and how you can rekindle the passion, respect, communication, fun, and joy that comes from being in a long-term romantic partnership.

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Brad Kearns: Hard Work Is Overrated, Kobe And Tiger Are Embellishing, And Young Athletes Need More Rest

Tue, 07 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Is hard work overrated? I share my thoughts on this in today’s episode, which I was inspired to record after watching a TikTok video a friend sent me about the importance of working hard, never missing a day, and why cranking out 100 shots a day is the “simple formula” to help you get a full scholarship.

As you will hear, I strongly disagree with the premise, which has been firmly disproven with emerging science. If you are someone who struggles with balance or taking a day off, this is a great episode to listen to: you will learn how never taking a day off affects your physical and mental health, the science behind the importance of taking breaks and giving your brain the time it needs to rest, and the truth behind the effectiveness of the 10,000 theory Malcolm Gladwell adopted and described in his book Outliers.

I also talk about why rest is such a necessity for young athletes and reveal that even people like Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods have been guilty of embellishing facts and going to extremes for the sake of “hard work.”

TIMESTAMPS:

After playing an excerpt from a LaCrosse player about the importance of working hard on your chosen sport, Brad discusses the ramifications of overdoing it. [00:38]

Yes, practicing hard at your sport should get you away from having your face and body stuck in inactivity and video games. [02:24]

The notion of never taking a day off can easily harbor an unhealthy, obsessive mindset, physical exhaustion and overuse injuries, which are so predominant in competitive youth sports today. [04:27]

MRI studies show different areas of the brain light up depending on the activity like practice versus a tense competitive situation. [07:29]

Balance, rest and a strategic approach are going to be the main variables that will allow the young athlete to thrive and develop during their four years of high school career. {09:28]

What is your child’s natural destiny? The best will rise to the top, not necessarily because they shot 500 shots each day. [12:10]

Brad talks about two high jump competitors whose total experiences in the sport are so different. There’s talent and genetics that come into play. [22:15]

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Breather: Advice And Inspiration From John Gray About Reigniting Relationship Spark And Optimizing Sex Hormones

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Hey listeners, I thought that my introduction to my upcoming fourth interview with Dr. John Gray would be a wonderful breather show to entice you to listen to our full-length interview, where he basically provides the secret to world peace—at least, relationship peace—and drills down on the topic of overcoming ruts and relationship dysfunction and taking each other for granted.

You will learn how you can turn things around in your relationship quickly, powerfully, and easily, all by using some simple tips, so please enjoy this introductory episode to my fourth interview with Dr. John Gray.

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Louise Digby: How Aging Women Can Lose Body Fat

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Listeners, please welcome Louise Digby to the show, from all the way over from the UK!

It is so nice to connect with an international guest like Louise and to hear, unfortunately, that the same problems that exist in America also exist in Europe, especially when it comes to the issues aging women have with losing body fat. In this episode, you will hear us discuss a variety of topics, especially the roadblocks and main reasons for having trouble maintaining your desired body composition. We discuss the foods that cause system wide inflammation and how chronic inflammation influences fat metabolism and causes your body to store extra body fat, especially visceral fat, as well as the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat.

You’ll also learn about the importance of nurturing a healthy estrogen balance (as well as healthy testosterone balance), why it’s so helpful to manage stress when you’re trying to lose excess body fat, how chronic stress affects your metabolism, how vitamin D health affects fat metabolism, and actionable tidbits from Louise that will help you lose weight easily.

Louise Digby is a BANT registered nutritional therapist, weight loss expert, and the creator of the Nourish Method, an online programme that addresses the lifestyle factors that impact women’s fat-burning and the mindset challenges causing self-sabotage. She also hosts the Thriving Metabolism Podcast, which she created to guide and educate women about the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss.

TIMESTAMPS:

What are the roadblocks for losing excess body fat? [00:47]

If you are stressed, your metabolism isn’t going to work for you. People are doing what they are told to do and not seeing any results. [01:50]

Chronic inflammation is a huge contributor to one’s inability for burn fat. How does one get into that mess? [06:29]

There are some tests that can reveal chronic inflammation. [10:03]

Having optimum levels of Vitamin D is important. [13:09]

Inflammation is a good thing when it helps us repair and recover. Its uncontrolled inflammation that becomes the problem {19:30]

Magnesium is difficult to obtain in today’s modern diet because of soil depletion but it is very important for your body. [21:46]

Cortisol is the preeminent stress hormone. [22:44]

Nutrient deficient foods hinder our immune system from functioning well. [26:47]

What’s really going on is we are consuming nutrient deficient processed foods that contain edible food-like substances that the body reacts to adversely. [29:56]

What are the particular problems females have when they come to Louise’s practice? [33:01]

When our estrogen is lower, we are more likely to experience insulin resistance so it will be more difficult to manage our blood sugar and therefore manage our weight. [37:40]

Why are women not as interested in strength training as opposed to cardio? [39:03]

What is the difference between visceral fat, belly fat, and subcutaneous fat? [43:14]

What can people do to track their progress besides looking at their scale? The scale is a poor reflection of your overall progress. [52:47]

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Breather: The Truth Behind Running Overuse Injuries

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Did you know that there is no data that has ever been presented that has shown that elevated, cushioned shoes prevent running injuries?

In this podcast, we’re getting to the truth behind the stunning and embarrassing rate of overuse injuries. A 2021 meta study from Europe revealed an annual injury rate of 37 to 56% of regular runners, Runner’s World reported 46% of runners get injured every year, a study from Yale reports 50%, while Wake Forest Biomechanics Laboratory says 79% of runners get an overuse injury every year. Interestingly, The American College of Sports Medicine states that 25% of all runners are sidelined at a given time—a stat worse than the injury rates for NFL players (31 percent injured annually with four percent at a given time)!

In this episode, we get to the bottom of this issue, since there have been many misconceptions and misunderstandings about what is causing these running inquiries, and the nuances are quite interesting. As you will learn, one of the great lies of the fitness industry that has ever been propagated is that elevated, cushioned shoes prevent injuries—a lie that has been going on for 50 years! This is the perfect show to listen to if you want to learn the truth about cushioned shoes and the science that explains why they do not support foot health and athletic performance and actually generate 7 times more impact trauma than landing in bare feet. As you will hear, the entire premise of elevated, cushioned running shoes is deeply flawed—what they really do is enable people to run long distances and get injured.

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Brad Kearns: The Importance Of Developing The Aerobic System

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000

I want to talk about the concept of aerobic deficiency—something that is very common, even amongst very fit, high-performing athletes.

Aerobic deficiency (a term coined by Dr. Phil Maffetone), or anaerobic excess, means that while you’ve developed tremendous performance skills, the capacity of the aerobic system is lacking due to insufficient aerobic conditioning/workouts. So while you are good for short bursts of power, your overall athletic potential is limited by insufficient development of the aerobic system.

As you will hear in this show, it’s important to remember that even the most explosive, powerful athletes require sufficient aerobic conditioning in order to thrive in the long duration workouts that they perform in order to hone their abilities so they can compete in activities like powerlifting and sprinting. If you are the type of person who will go out to sprint practice for an hour or even up to two hours, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. As you’ll learn, even if you are also stretching and resting throughout that practice session, the aerobic system is still working for the entire duration of the workout—the same concept applies to going to the gym to perform heavy weight lifting sessions.

If you want to learn how to sufficiently develop your aerobic system, this episode will walk you through every step and teach you how to do it.

TIMESTAMPS:

Aerobic deficiency is very common even among very fit, powerful high-performing athletes. [00:38]

The aerobic system contributes very much to even very short duration efforts. [04:01]

A 50 50 ratio of aerobic to anaerobic contribution to your energy needs is a minute and 15 seconds all-out performance. [06:23]

When we truly conduct a fat-burning workout that emphasizes aerobic development and minimizes anaerobic stimulation, it is frustratingly slow in many cases. [10:25]

At Fat Max you are burning maximum fat minimum glucose and as you speed up, fat burning goes down and sugar burning spikes. [13:43]

Fat Max is 180 minus your age in beats per minute. You want to have the same exact course, doing the same exact test every time. [17:01]

Eluid Kipchoge trains at a very slow comfortable pace. [21:18]

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Breather: Why Slowing Down Will Help You Go Faster

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000

In this breather show, you will learn how slowing down can actually help you go faster, which is a crucial subject to gain a deep understanding and appreciation of, lest you have the inclination as a hard-driving athlete to speed up a little bit in the pursuit of getting fitter.

It is an unassailable fact of exercise physiology that a robust aerobic system is a prerequisite for a robust anaerobic system. As you will hear in this episode, your aerobic energy producing enzymes and muscle fibers are intertwined with your fast twitch muscle fibers and glycolytic enzymes, and they supply them with the nutrients, blood, and oxygen they need to contract forcefully (without using oxygen) for short duration. Then, they need to be refueled and replenished, and this is where the aerobic system comes in—by then facilitating the removal of waste products and energy replenishment afterward.

If you want to learn why slowing down will help you go faster, what happens to an aerobic system that is not well conditioned to handle high intensity exercise, and how to avoid self-inflicted cellular damage and fatigue, this is the episode for you.

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Deconstructing Dr. Tommy Wood; Developing Metabolic Efficiency And A Healthy Gut For The Win! (Part 2)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

I am pleased to introduce a rebroadcast of my Deconstructing Dr. Tommy Wood Insights, part 2 show!

This episode covers a variety of topics, such as gut health and how it relates to autoimmune and other inflammatory conditions, polarized training, the benefits of consuming more food (and how you know when to dial it back), how long the (negative) effects of vegetable oil stay in your system, carbohydrates, and more.

TIMESTAMPS:

There’s a tremendous link between gut health and cognitive conditions like depression. [02:07]

What is the problem with canola oil once in a while? [05:57]

A lot of people find that just eliminating gluten from the diet, causes a quick improvement in digestive symptoms. [08:08]

If you cut process carbs from your diet, you can meet your glucose needs in other ways. [09:17]

Water retention plays a big part as a result of carbohydrate ingestion. [11:46]

Going over the recommended maximum heart rate is not good. Learn about polarized training. [14:56]

You can mess up your gut health by NOT doing polarized training. [20:02]

An interesting point is that as an athlete doing a hard workout, you’re pushing yourself pretty hard, you’re depleting cellular energy. [20:39]

Autophagy is a good thing: starving your cells of energy in contrast to overfeeding them. [22:03]

Be careful about overdoing it. [24:21]

Brad’s intuitive approach to Keto eating is working well for him. [25:38]

If you have a “cheat day” you’ll have that concept in your brain and that means there’s something wrong with your baseline diet. [27:25]

Why is it so difficult to keep our commitments aligned with our highest ideals? [29:51]

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Breather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Cardiac Symptoms Of Overtraining

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to a new episode in the ongoing series of symptoms and signs of overreaching, overtraining, and burnout!

This content has been inspired by the amazing, comprehensive look at overtraining that I’ve spent a long time working on and is unlike anything you will find anywhere. I intended this to be the go-to guide for everyone—whether you’re working with people as a coach, or if you just want to know your body and how the stress response can fool you into continuing to slam workouts and burn the candles at both ends.

In this breather show, I talk about testing HRV (resting heart rate) and factors that can affect your measurements, checking blood pressure frequently, why it’s healthier to have greater variation in beat-to-beat intervals, why a metronomically beating heart is actually indicative of overstress patterns, and other cardiac symptoms you’ll want to know so you can avoid overtraining and burnout.

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Brad Kearns: Thoughts About The $2 Million Longevity Man Bryan Johnson

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

My thoughts on the $2 million dollar anti-aging man?

You’ll hear them all in this episode—I’m talking about Bryan Johnson and his highly debated lifestyle. You may have already heard of Bryan, a tech centi-millionaire based in Los Angeles, since he has become a pretty controversial figure and has faced a lot of ridicule for ridiculously regimented and heavily tested life (think biohacking, but on an extreme level).

Based in Los Angeles, Bryan has dedicated his life to reversing the aging process and promoting his movement which he calls, “Don’t Die.” I will admit I used to view Bryan’s whole lifestyle as super weird, especially the $2 million dollars a year part, which seemed not just totally unrelatable, but also potentially uninteresting and inapplicable. However, I decided to learn more about Bryan and listened to interviews he gave with people like Gabby Reece, and I started to see something different—someone who was generous, interesting, and kind-hearted, who was genuinely just trying to do something grand to help humanity. As you will hear, I am not planning on implementing many of his methods, but I wanted to educate myself about him so I could share my thoughts about his lifestyle from an informed perspective.

In this episode, I talk about the many elements of Bryan’s lifestyle and beliefs and share my personal opinions on his choices, such as my thoughts on Bryan’s assertion that AI is going to be the best way to care for our health (and make our lifestyle decisions) in the future, why sleep is his #1 priority, if I will consider emulating his early bed-time, his choice to adhere to a calorie deficient diet, and more.

TIMESTAMPS:

Bryan asserts that artificial intelligence is very quickly going to be the best way to care for our health. [04:48]

Have we really lost our own free will and do we outsource our decision making? [07:42]

We are all addicts to things like processed foods and processed sugar and illegal and legal substances. [11:36]

Good sleep is still the number one habit of importance for health. [14:35]

Are you open to outsourcing your athletic training and diet decisions to AI? [19:37]

Brad discusses Bryan Johnson’s “perfected” diet. [25:43]

The caloric restriction studies, as a key to longevity, are entirely based on animals rather than humans. [29:52]

The problem of modern society is we, in general, eat too much, store too many calories and burn too few calories. [34:25]

Brad describes his dietary practices and training regimen. He disagrees with Johnson. [37:24]

Johnson contends that running cold also extends longevity. Brad disagrees. [42:20]

The plant-based diet is okay for the right reasons, however, much of the beliefs about it are faulty. [47:07]

Brad questions Johnson’s ideas about regimented exercise. It’s all about enjoying your fitness pursuits. [50:08]

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Breather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Could Libido Be The Single Best Regulator Of Training Stress-Rest Balance In Training?

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode in the continuing series about signs and symptoms of overtraining, overreaching, and impending burnout.

As you’ll hear in this episode, libido is the single best regulator of training, and I would argue that libido is a proxy for your overall state of heat and vitality, especially as you age, since cortisol doesn’t just antagonize testosterone—it antagonizes estrogen as well.

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Brad Kearns: How Therapeutic Cold Exposure Can Literally Reverse Aging

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

We’re going to get really science-y in today’s episode, but thanks to my former podcast guest Dude Spellings and his brilliant interpretations of the research published by Dr. Jack Kruse on cold thermogenesis, we will be reviewing these mind-blowing insights in an easy to understand way.

If you want to learn essential information about cold therapy, the science behind its benefits, and how it can actually reverse the aging process through therapeutic cold exposure by enhancing mitochondrial function (crucial to longevity, since mitochondrial dysfunction is the root cause of all disease), this is the episode for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

You can reverse the aging process through therapeutic cold exposure by enhancing mitochondrial function. [00:40]

When water is cooled, its volume expands. When water heats up, its volume shrinks. [05:58]

The faster you walk, the greater is your longevity potential. [08:16]

Every year 98% of all the atoms in the human body have been exchanged. (Deepak Chopra) [14:07]

The cold water forces your mitochondria to make heat and that heat shrinks the fluid inside your cell. [21:46]

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Breather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Twitchy Muscles, Skin Problems, Sore Throats

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

In this show, we continue our discussion about symptoms of overtraining.

The symptoms discussed in today’s show however, are particularly important because they are not symptoms that most people typically associate with overtraining. I’m talking about twitchy muscles, issues with your skin (acne, rashes, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and even excessively dry skin), and the sudden appearance of a sore, scratchy throat. As you will learn in this episode, even having the slightest scratchy, sore, or dry throat is a telltale, early warning sign of something more serious—and ignoring it and continuing to train will only cause more problems.

Tune into this breather show if you want to learn more about important warning signs of overtraining and the most appropriate ways to respond to these symptoms when you experience them.

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Dr. Casey Means: Good Energy, Mitochondrial Health, And How To Overcome Our Broken Medical System

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Get ready for a powerful, informative, and passionate show with my good friend, Dr. Casey Means!

It’s been four years since our first show, and Dr. Casey is back to talk about the culmination of her life’s work—her book Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, which she wrote with her brother, Calley Means. In this show, Dr. Casey goes after the broken medical industrial complex, a subject that is of deep significance for her since (as she talked about in our first show) she used to be a dutiful doctor with the highest training possible who was just trying to do her best—until she realized how dysfunctional the whole system was. This was what sparked her decision to pursue a career in the alternative health world instead, and as you will hear, this issue has only become more important and personal to her since she experienced such deep frustration and pain while watching her mother die of a preventable disease. Listen to this episode if you want to learn about all the nuances of our profit-driven medical system, the science and details of how mitochondrial function essentially represents the essence of our health, why mitochondrial dysfunction represents the whole cause of all disease, the scary statistic about Americans and metabolic syndrome risk factors that shocked me, and more!

Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad introduces Dr. Casey Means, a physician who discusses some of the problems in the medical system. [01:00]

There is a sense of discomfort with the trajectory that we’re going on as Americans. Much of it has to do with our food culture. [03:18]

Casey uses the example of her 72-year-old mother who died even though she was considered a normal “healthy” person. [08:05]

We are pointing the arrow at symptom management for what we think are all these different diseases and not looking inside the cell and treating there. [10:38]

Every institution be it medical schools, pharmaceutical companies to hospitals to insurance companies makes more money when you are sick than if you are well. [15:13]

“Everything in moderation” is such a common phrase. Do you want artificial pesticides in your food in moderation? Toxic substances in moderation? [25:00]

We have been systemically disempowered as individuals to feel competent in understanding our own health. [31:34]

Will it always pay off to eliminate processed foods or can people get away with continuing to eat the regular American diet? [35:12]

What happens to the mitochondria when you consume nutrient-deficient ultra-processed food? [42:04]

Most packaged frozen processed fast food contains all three kinds of processed foods, grains, sugar, seed oils. [49:06]

Try to keep your blood sugar very stable in the morning to set yourself up for a successful day. [50:53]

There are five food components Casey recommends that you want to make sure you include. [56:31]

If you straighten up your food choices, within a couple of months you should have a decrease in metabolic disease like diabetes or pre-diabetes. [01:04:00]

Why isn’t the medical community up-to-date on this whole dietary adjustment premise? [01:10:15]

How do genetics come into play? [01:16:33]

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Breather: Cortisol, Digestion, And Menstruation

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Here we go with another breather show in this series about overtraining symptoms, warning signs, and ways to take corrective action.

As you can tell by the title of this show, this episode is all about the link between cortisol, digestion, and menstruation. You will learn about healthy cortisol function and why it’s essential for healthy living, symptoms of cortisol dysregulation to watch out for, how too much cortisol effects your body, the importance of regular meal times and how stress negatively impacts digestion and nutrient absorption, how overtraining and stress can alter the menstrual cycle, and more!

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Q&A: Optimal Sprint Duration, Genetics Of Sleep, Blue Zones Hype Vs. Truth, Brad Being Honest

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Great questions from listeners in this Q&A show, including the subtle and natural taste of B.rad Superfuel versus most ultra-sweet proteins, walking barefoot safely, if I can really “sprint” for 30,40,50 seconds? (no! that’s a HIIT session), are sleep requirements genetic? (yes—hear more in my show about sleep with RiseScience founder Jeff Kahn) and tips for custom designing a sensible cold therapy routine.

I also talk about how Australia boasts 10% of our audience (guessing it’s probably because they love outdoor, active lifestyles), recommend blood tests for peak performers to strive for way better than today’s pathetic “normal”, and talk about if competitive mindsets are genetic or trainable (both!) and how to cultivate pure motivation as a triathlete by referencing my book, How To Improve Your (Triathlon) Time.

Finally, I talk about the Blue Zones documentary—the inaccuracy of the cherry-picked and misrepresented “plant-based” attribute (Blue Zones eat well-sourced animal products), the real secret to Blue Zones longevity (such as extensive movement and strong social connections), whether or not I am completely honest about my own health and fitness journey, and if I’m willing to change my mind in regards to health information (if you’ve been listening to me for a while, you can guess this answer easily!).

TIMESTAMPS:

Kenny wants to share his enthusiasm for B.rad’s Whey Protein, even though at first, he thought the taste too bland. You want to be careful when reading labels. “natural flavoring” or “natural flavors” is code word for chemicals. [00:48]

Are Peluvas superior to barefoot for making structural changes faster? [05:14]

Aberdeen Shire Guitar Teacher asks: How long should you sprint to achieve the health benefits? A true sprint is anything that’s eight seconds or less in duration. [08:56]

David Gifford works hard and really needs his sleep. How does that work with a spouse who is the opposite? [18:52]

On YouTube, Red Eye asks about cold therapy sessions and the Shiver Protocol. [21:44]

Alan Placencia from Australia wants input on blood tests. Getting a fasting insulin number is very important. The triglycerides to HDL ratio is also important. [25:32]

Male hormone panels indicate how you compare for your age group. Unfortunately, there has been a steady decline in the average male testosterone level. {[31:30]

James Hall asks to what extent do you reckon that mindset and mentality is genetic versus what is learned and trainable? [34:07]

Alistair Henderson talks about Brad’s Triathlon book and about the Blue Zone, the long living peoples around the world that have an active, energetic lifestyle [36:31]

Free Speech Joe commented on Apple Podcasts that he appreciates Brad’s style of honesty and flexibility. [41:24]

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Breather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Thirst, Overheating, Frequent Urination, And Sodium-Potassium Imbalance

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Welcome to another addition in our long series of commentary about the comprehensive signs of overreaching and overtraining.

This content is inspired by the incredibly thorough look at all aspects of overtraining and remedies that is contained in the Primal Fitness Expert Certification course, and this topic is such an important one to discuss—it is so helpful and supportive to have extensive knowledge about how body works, as well as how it can fool you by over producing stress hormones and making you feel great, not sore, and full of energy so you continue to train harder and harder.

As you will hear, you will always crash and burn eventually, so having an understanding the nuances of this and being able to identify the little signs that come up so you can take corrective action and back off (even if you’re feeling hyped up and energized to do more training) is an integral part of fitness and overall wellness.

Tune into the episode to learn what excessive thirst often signifies, the symptoms of chronic dehydration and failure to hydrate optimally, the importance of rehydration and why merely chugging a gallon of water after a sweaty workout isn’t enough, how to ensure that your body absorbs all the fluid it needs, how you can determine when your autonomic nervous system is out of balance, and more!

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Dr. Judson Brandeis: Should I Go On Hormone Replacement? And Popular Protocols For Perfecting Penile Performance

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Are Muscle Cramps Indicative Of Overtraining?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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!

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Q&A: Fueling During Endurance Exercise, Losing Fat Quickly, Calcium Scans For Athletes, Adjusting MAF Heart Rates

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Symptoms of Overtraining During Workouts

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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!

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Dr. Elisha Goldstein - Mindfulness In The Age Of Distractibility And Hyper-Connectivity

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

I have an awesome and beautiful rebroadcast episode 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]

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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

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Breather: Understand Overreaching As Adaptive, But Dangerous

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

“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.

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Brad: Forget The Diet Wars! Focus On "Perform, Recover"

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

TIMESTAMPS:

Brad is discussing the confusion over diet research and points out that maintaining your fitness, your functional muscle strength and your cardiovascular fitness is the most important intervention for longevity. [02:14]

Brad’s mantra is to perform, recover, perform, recover. At the top of his nutrition list is elimination of processed foods. [09:15]

There are many studies of micronutrient different foods helping you compare and contrast all the nutrient values of plant-based vs. animal-based foods. [14:13]

If you consume less junk food, you will live longer. [17:11]

How does one know if his energy system is out of balance? One of the main symptoms is the spare tire. [23:15]

Brad has changed the routine he adapted earlier where he was delaying breakfast. If you are not in energy toxicity, your blood work is okay, you have a satisfactory body composition, and are trying to live a healthy, active, energetic life, there is no rationale to engage in fasting or restrictive eating strategies. [32:06]

Fasting is stressful but there are profound autophagy benefits as well. The brain burns about 20% of all our daily calories. [37:51]

Move more. Eat more. What exactly is a calorie that we are obsessing about? [46:56]

When you over-exert yourself, you get yourself into big trouble by kicking in very powerful compensation forces compelling you to overeat. [53:22]

Human health and life expectancy have declined since the advent of civilization. [01:04:33]

Sensitive people react to plant toxins and suffer from assorted autoimmune and inflammatory responses to those. [01:05:30]

Brad has mentioned before how he always made green smoothies in the morning until he realized he reacted to the toxins in the vegetables. [01:13:07]

If you are not eating leafy greens, how are you getting fiber? [01:21:28]

Generally speaking, you are not getting enough protein when you are on a plant-based diet. [01:23:55]

When talking about red meat versus chicken, fish, pork, and other sources of animal-based proteins, you need to understand where and how those animals are raised. [01:34:30]

If you want to argue about the moral aspect of consuming animals, look at the statistics of cattle versus fish, chicken, turkeys, and others animals. [01:37:54]

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Breather: The Biochemistry Of Overtraining Audio

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Tommy Wood And Sensible Healthy Living Suggestions

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Cultivate Intuition To Prevent Overtraining

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Brad Kearns: Brad's Blood Test Recommendations For Males Aging Gracefully

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: The Health And Performance Risks Of Overtraining

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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!

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Ato Boldon: The Journey From World Champion Sprinter To World Champion Broadcaster

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Lion Martinez - The World's Fastest Masters Sprinter

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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!

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Jillian Turecki: How To Choose the Best Partner, Overcome Relationship Ruts, And Get Out Of Your Head To Achieve Relationship Breakthroughs

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Four Ways To Turn Your Life Around Right Away!

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Lion Martinez: How To Sprint Correctly And Other Tips From The World's Fastest Human Over Age 45

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: The Primal Blueprint Laws 6-10 Overview

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

“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.

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Brad: Why Breakfast Is Making A Comeback For Your Active, Energetic Lifestyle

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

“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]

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Breather: The Primal Blueprint Laws 1-5 Overview

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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!

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Vanessa Spina: Eating More Protein For More Muscle, Less Fat, And Better Cognitive Function

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Dopamine - Learn The Difference Between Beneficial Pursuits And Health-Destructive Pursuits

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Brad Kearns and Dr. Joy Kong: Natural Testosterone Optimization (Syndicated From The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast)

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

“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]

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Breather: Triathletes Have Better Self-Regulation Of Body And Brain

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:09:57 +0000

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Cynthia Thurlow: Recalibrating From Overly-Stressful Life to "Phase 2" Balance And Gratitude

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Quick Tips For A Fantastic Evening Sleep (It Starts In The Morning)

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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!

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Dr. Grayson Wickham: Improving Mobility, Healing Injuries, And Being More Active Movement Vault

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Relationship Tips - The Real Issue Behind Dirty Dishes Driving Divorce

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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Q&A: Increasing Carb Intake For Better Performance; Benefits of Electrolyte Drinks; Top 2 Tips For Lifestyle Transformation

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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?)

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Breather: Relationship Tips - Always Make The First Overture

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:20:01 +0000

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.

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Dr. Phil Mafffetone: Using Music To B Sharp, Manage Stress, And Save The World

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Relationship Tips - Emotional Self Stability as #1 Relationship Attribute

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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.”

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Mark Allen: Consistency Over Perfection, And Other Reflections On Endurance Training

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Are Carbs Cool Again? Part 2 - Ditch Junk Food, Emphasize Nutritious Carbs

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Q&A: More Carbs Boost Testosterone, Stop Counting Macros, Is Fasting Bad For Fit People?

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Are Carbs Cool Again? Part 1 - Distinguishing Between Processed Carbs And Nutritious Carbs

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Tara Garrison: Overcoming Past Trauma With Gratitude, Appreciating The Journey, And Checkin' Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: The Evolving Philosophy Of Eat More, Move More

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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Brian Keane: "What Would You Do For Free?" Life Lessons, Fat Loss, And Endurance For Personal Growth

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Rethinking Restrictive Diets For Active, Fit People

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Susan Bratton: The Sexpert Lets It Fly - Hang On For The Ride And Transform Your Sex And Life!

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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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
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Breather: Quick Reminders For Healthy Relationship Dynamics (Gottman And Others)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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Mark England: Escaping Your Victim Stories By Rethinking Your Thinking, Words, And Breath

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Scientific Research Validating The Benefits Of Micro-Workouts

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Q&A: Optimizing Protein On TMAD, Eating 10 Eggs A Day!; Ideal Sprinting Work:Rest Ratio; Best Time Of Day To Train; Cold Plunge - How Often?

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, macadamia nut butter blend
Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience
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Breather: Social Fitness Is The Key To Human Happiness (Harvard Study)

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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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!
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Dr. Judd Brandeis: Seeing Men's Health Through The Lens Of The P*nis

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Brad's Insights From Nutrisense CGM Journey

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Brad: Optimizing Your Animal-Based Diet, Part 5

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: A Quick Primer On The Benefits Of Taking The Cold Plunge

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Maria Emmerich: Using Keto And Fasting As Tools For Fat Loss And Even Cancer Fighting

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: The Life-Changing Benefits of Cold Water Therapy

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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Dr. Luella Jonk: Relationship Insights Inspired By John Gray

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: The Spare Tire Scoreboard For Sex Hormone Optimization

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Dr. Erik Korem: How The Average Person Can Train Like An Elite Athlete

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Testing And Tracking For Heart Disease Risk

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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Zane Griggs: How To Kick Ass After Age 50

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 13 -Relationships: Gottman, Brene Brown, Mark Manson Tips

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Tyler Dawley: Raising Better Chicken, And Saving The Planet With Regenerative Farming

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 12 - Relationships: Heed John Gray Advice!

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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Dr. Andreas Boettcher: It's Only Halftime, So Age Gracefully And Choose Out The "Declining Average"

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 11 - Career-Pursue Your Inspired Purpose

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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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
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Brad: Ancestral Obsession Versus Optimal Modern Peak Performance

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 10 - Biohacking

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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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
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Thomas DeLauer: Transforming Trauma To Transformation, Managing Extreme Competitiveness, And Sorting Out Sensible Dietary Strategies

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount!
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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
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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 9 - Supplement Options

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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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
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Tara Garrison: Destroying Old Patterns And Forming Empowering New Habits And Mindset

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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"Intuitions represent too many data points for the conscious mind to comprehend."

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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
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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 8 - Protect Against Endocrine Disruptors

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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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
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B.rad Podcast Highlights, Part 6

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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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

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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 7: Avoid Overly Stressful Workouts

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Katy Bowman: Rethink Your Position, Maximize Your Body, Minimize Your Life

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 6 - Brief, Explosive, High-Intensity Exercise

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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Jason Prall: A Fresh Look At Human Longevity, And Beyond!

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: How to Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 5 - Increase General Movement

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Q&A: Can More (Nutritious) Food And More Exercise Get Your Leaner?; Are You Drinking Too Much Water?

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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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
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Breather: How to Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 4 - Nutrient-Dense Diet - Best Animal Foods

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Damian Porter: Optimizing Breathing, Sleep, And Stress Management

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 3: Nutrient-Dense Diet - Fruit And Other Plant Foods

Tue, 30 May 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Q&A: Fasting With Illness, Feeding Dog Correctly, Nutritious Carbs For Performance, Burning Both Fat And Carbs, More Commentary On Shelby Houlihan And Doping In Sports

Fri, 26 May 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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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
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Breather: How to Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 2 - Ditch Toxic Processed Foods

Tue, 23 May 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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).

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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
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Brad: Ultimate Guide To Sprinting - Benefits And How-To, Part 2

Fri, 19 May 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 1 - Sleep & Rest

Tue, 16 May 2023 13:06:54 +0000

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.

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Carlee Hayes: Continuous Glucose Monitoring For Metabolic Health And Inspired Behavior Change

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Second Guessing Khloe Kardashian's Seemingly Glowing Diet And Exercise Routine

Tue, 09 May 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Mark Sisson: The Rationale And Benefits of Barefoot/Minimalist Shoe Lifestyle, And How To Do It Right

Fri, 05 May 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Insights From Dr Dain Heer - Letting Things Go, Expanding Awareness, Getting Ahead By Working Less

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:37:45 +0000

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.

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Brad: Ultimate Guide To Sprinting, Part 1

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Four Ways To Lead A More Active Life

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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Jay Feldman #4: The Compelling Case For Prioritizing Carb Burning And Being Fully Fueled And Minimally Stressed

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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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

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Breather: Biology Of Belief Strategies To Improve Your Romantic Relationship

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Q&A: Managing The Overall Stress Of Workouts, Movement Routine, And Sauna And Cold Therapy; Eating Fruit And Eggs; Ideal Triglyceride:HDL Ratio

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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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Breather: How Thoughts Affect Cellular Function At All Times - Biology Of Belief

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:40:40 +0000

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.

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Gordo Byrn: Fitness, Family, Finances, And Taking Action From Self-Reflection

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Insights From Dr. John Demartini - Pursuing Your "Inspired Purpose"

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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B.rad Podcast Highlights, Part 5

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Breaking Through Your Upper Limit With Turnaround Statements

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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!

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Elle Russ: Taking Control Of Your Thyroid Health

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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Breather: Reprogramming Flawed Subconscious Behavior Patterns

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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Brad: The Fake, Ridiculous, Dangerous Goal of Mt. Everest

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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]

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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

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Breather: Diet Tips For Natural Testosterone Optimization

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:30:00 +0000

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.

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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

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Dr. John Demartini: Pursuing Your "Inspired Purpose," And Why Passion and Motivation Are Overrated

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:08:50 +0000

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]

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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

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Breather: Transitioning From Physical Health Obsession To Spiritual Awareness (David Hawkins Inspired)

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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.”

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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

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B.rad Podcast Highlights, Part 4

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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)

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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

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Breather: Expert Tips For A Relationship Breakthrough

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:30:00 +0000

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.

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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

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The B.rad Podcast

The Three Most Important Workouts For Longevity (That You Probably Aren't Doing!)

Manage Your Emotional Response With 4 "Tiny Shifts" | Dr. Elisha Goldstein

"A Tweak A Week": Secrets to Transforming Your Diet And Health The Right Way | Ben Azadi

Could Cacao Be The #1 Superfood Of All-Time?

The World's Fittest Woman Trains Easier Than You Think! | Lauren Weeks

Four Rest Days A Week To Become World Champion? The Truth About Recovery | Cynthia Monteleone

Five Ways You May Be Screwing Up Your Fitness Goals - Even If You're Hard Core!

Beware of Drinking Coffee, Workout Soreness, And Garbage At Whole Foods

Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Goals? Most Likely Yes! Here's How To Reprogram Quickly! | Thais Gibson

Running A Marathon Causes Shocking Damage To Brain And Body! (Here's What To Do Instead)

8 Rules For A Better Life; Or, How To Get Over Yourself

Sprinting The Right Way, Beware of Influencers Going Outside Their Lane; Are Chemicals (Not Calories) Making Us Fat?

Should You ​B​roadcast Your Goals, Or Quietly Pursue Them?

Faster Than College Athletes at Age 50! Meet World Record Holder Kristy Matthews

3 Ways To Get Superfit - Without Going To The Gym!

The Rise Of The Omega Man—A Vulnerable, Authentic Approach to a New Masculinity | Dave Rossi

4 Ideas To Make America Fitter (Since Only 21% Of Americans Are Part Of The Fitness Boom)

Why The "Quarter" Is The Best Fitness Marker For Longevity

3 Steps to Control Chronic Inflammation (And How to Keep Score On Your Progress)

Why Your Feet Are The Most Overlooked Element Of Lifelong Health | Dr. Courtney Conley

Do These Five Things Right Now To Prevent Dementia Later | Dr. Tommy Wood

Why Protein Supplements Are Getting More Expensive (And Less Potent) And How To Source The Best

Are You Overdoing Cardio and HIIT (And Missing Out On the Single Best Fitness Stimulation For Longevity and Fat Loss?)

Brad Reacts to Alex Hutchinson's "6 Supplements Worth Trying" Article

Whey Protein And High Intensity Exercise - Two Key Longevity Drivers

Brad Reacts To Paul Saladino's Whey Protein Claims (Sorting Fact From Hype)

World Champion Sprinter Gives The Secret To Lowering Inflammation and Getting Fast and Strong For Longevity | Cynthia Monteleone

The Best Fitness Benchmarks For Longevity (Better than Lame Internet Clickbait)

Beware of BS Exercise Physiology Data - Use Critical Thinking Instead

Start Here: A Master Class in Sleep, Diet, Movement, Fitness and Stress Management

Discipline, Motivation, and Will Power Are Overrated: The 3 True Secrets To Becoming a Fitness Champ

Four Ways To Be More Active In Life

How To Avoid Crappy Protein Supplements (And Choose The Best)

Training In 100F Heat, And Other Horrible Fitness Advice

Allen Iverson Was Right! Practice Is Overrated - Here's Why

Hicham El Guerrouj: The Most Talented, Most Focused, and Best Trained Athlete of All-Time?

Don't Run In The Heat! It's A Dumb Idea (But Go Ahead And Sprint In The Heat)

How Dreaming Big And Going All-In Made The Greatest High School Athletic Team Ever | Sean Brosnan

Endurance Running is a Bad Idea For Most People!: 40 Mind-Blowing Assertions From Born To Walk

Dr. Layne Norton is Giving Horrible Fitness Advice - Beware!

The Ancient Ayurvedic Path To Better Digestion and Better Breathing | Dr. John Douillard

The Importance Of Social Connection For Longevity | Christy and Ana of the Girl Can You Talk Podcast

The Dangers Of Chronic Endurance Training and the Benefits of Sprinting | Cynthia Monteleone

Personal Health Optimization And Comprehensive Testing With Stride DNA

Beware of Superstar Athletes Embellishing Their Training And The BS Of The 10,000-Hour Rule

Your Indoor Air Quality Sucks And How To Fix It With Jaspr | Wes Greenwood

How Sports Will Save Us All, And How To Navigate Today's Overpressurized Youth Sports Culture | Sasha Graham

Achieving Metabolic Freedom With An Empowering Mindset, Optimal Sleep, And Good Eating Habits | Ben Azadi

Brad's Dexa Scan Results Summary, The Dangers Of Visceral Fat, And The Truth About Body Fat Percentage

Dr. Jonathan Sanburg: The Cutting Edge Of Sports Performance Physical Therapy

How I Modified My Fitness Routine To Avoid Burnout and Promote Longevity

High Protein Bars Are A Scam—I Have Some Much Better Ideas!

How To Achieve Maximum Dietary Nutrient Density - The B.rad Nutrition Guide

How To Optimize Pronation, Glute Activation and Big Toe Functionality Like A Good Human

What's The Big Deal About The Big Toe?

Dr. Casey Means: The New Surgeon General Talks About Good Energy And Talking Responsibilty For Your Health

Brad's "Perform, Recover" Mantra Contrasting With Calorie Restriction And Extreme Biohacking

Henry Abbott: Ballistic Training To Prevent Injuries, And High-Tech Training Practices Of Elite NBA Players

Shawn Stevenson: The Shocking Health Challenges and Triumphant Journey Of The Model Health Show Host

How To Sail To 100: Research, Insights, and Forming Empowering Beliefs

Alex Hutchinson: A Friendly Debate About The Benefits Of Running

Alex Hutchinson: Why Humans Are Wired To Explore

B.rad Highlights #5: Animal-Based, Protein-Centric, Nutrient-Dense Diet Insights From Experts

Michael Brandt: The Performance and Brain Benefits of Supplemental Ketones

Philip Pape: Building Muscle First To Lose Fat

B.rad Highlights #4: Relationship Tips And Insights From Experts (Including Mia Moore!)

Creatine Is Also Beneficial For Heart Health

Is VO2 Max Overrated? The Truth About This Popular Fitness Test

Tania Teschke: The Benefits Of Ancestral Cuisine, Slow Food Culture, And Natural Skin Care Products

Susan “The Sexpert” Bratton: How To Regain Lost Relationship Intimacy

Brad Kearns: Analyzing Shelby Houlihan Insights About Aerobic Base and Anaerobic Threshold Training

Brad Kearns: How To Avoid Todays Epidemic Decline In Testosterone Levels - 4 Hot Tips

Olympian Shelby Houlihan On Elite Training, Resiliency, Mindset, and Her 2025 Comeback

B.rad Highlights #3: Relationship Tips and Assignments From John Gray

Brad Kearns: The Benefits Of Foot Functionality, Minimalist Shoes, And A Barefoot Inspired Lifestyle

Dr. John Gray—The Essential Male And Female Relationship Assignments

Brad Kearns: Overview Of The Most Comprehensive Online Fitness Course In The World

Brad Kearns: How To Ensure You Consume Enough Protein

B.rad Highlights #2: Personality Tendencies, Focus, Motivation, Decisions & Actions, & Rewiring The Brain

Should You Broadcast Your Goals, Or Quietly Pursue Them?