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My first guest of 2022 is CHEK practitioner and neurosomatic therapist Colin Carr, who joins me on the show to chat about his transition from D1 wrestler to holistic lifestyle coach. Colin sets out the values that guide him in his life today and describes his client-led approach to coaching, which encompasses exercise, nutrition, massage, and posturology. We also dive into the benefits of neurosomatic therapy, discuss the mind-body connection, and talk about the measures we can take to live healthier, happier, and more aligned lives.

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Brian Sanders, documentary filmmaker and founder of Nose to Tail, joins me on the show to discuss the ancestral health movement and tackle some of the common misconceptions that persist about the conventional food pyramid and the mainstream approach to nutrition. We dive into the subjects of intuitive eating and regenerative agriculture, and Brian points out the benefits of following an ancestral diet based on the consumption of unprocessed foods and nutrient-rich animal products.

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In this solo show, I speak out about the volatile and divisive times we’re living through and remind you to stay grounded and in touch with your soul amidst all the crazy energy and media furor that’s going on at the moment. But, most of all, I invite you to trust your intuition, focus on your inner journey, and rely on your own abilities rather than always looking to others for answers. 

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Alvey Thompson, aka ‘Mr. You Can 2’ returns to the show to tell us about his recently released book, You Can 2: Life Lessons From My Mom’s Untimely Death. In this episode, Alvey describes how the unexpected loss of his mother caused him to re-evaluate his life and embark on a  journey of self-inquiry and personal transformation. We talk about emotional resiliency, self-awareness, and self-acceptance, and Alvey explains how his experience of grief helped him grow as a person and develop the courage, compassion, and clarity he needed to start living his best life.

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Dr. Stuart McGill is a renowned expert. In fact, myself and many others would consider him the pretty undisputed authority on back pain. He’s had a profound influence on my own training as well as the programming that I do for people around the world every month. A professor at the University of Waterloo for over 30 years, Dr. McGill’s work generated over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, contributed to several textbooks, and garnered international awards. His knowledge and expertise has informed leading personal training certifications, core training programs, and prominent workshops like RKC and StrongFit.

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In today’s show, Naturopathic Doctor and Functional Medicine practitioner Dr. Stephen Cabral joins me to discuss digestion, detoxification, and hormone imbalance.

We talk about how to take control of your health through balanced nutrition, targeted supplementation, and at-home lab testing, and Stephen sets out his holistic, comprehensive, and common-sense approach to increasing energy, enhancing mood, and improving overall well-being. 

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I sit down with Joe and Serenity Carr, the founders of Serenity Kids, to talk about ‘The Second Healthiest Baby Food on Earth.’ We chat about first foods and childhood nutrition,  and they explain how their organic, ethically-sourced, grain-free baby foods and whole milk toddler formula provide a healthy balance of protein and fat that’s perfect for growing kids.

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In the final episode of Stacked, I chat to Joseph Sheehey, the founder of Cured Nutrition, about his mission to rebrand cannabis and debunk some of the myths that persist about marijuana. As well as diving into the medicinal benefits of cannabinoids, we talk about the future of supplements, and Joseph introduces us to his ‘Holy Trinity,’ a health-inducing combination of functional mushrooms, cannabinoids, and adaptogens.

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Welcome to the first episode of Intuitive Warrior with my guest Alejandra Hernandez. Alejandra is the founder of EmpowHer Change, a women’s career and leadership coaching service that helps women regain their confidence and embrace their feminine power in order to thrive as leaders in the workplace. Today, we dive into the differences between male and female leadership styles, discuss traditional rites of passage for men and women, and explore how to tap into our inner knowing and intuition.

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Victor Sagalovsky is the co-founder and CEO of Litewater, a company that produces the most deuterium-depleted water in the world. In this episode, he points out the problem with deuterium and explains why we should all be trying to reduce the deuterium levels in our bodies. We also dive into the origins of life on Earth, the scientific evidence for intelligent design, and the key to living a long and healthy life.

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Today’s episode is a live interview with Dr. Chris Shade recorded at the recent RUNGA experience in Austin, Texas. Dr. Shade speaks about hormone optimization and explains how supplementing with progesterone and DHEA can help improve mood and enhance energy levels. He also draws our attention to the role of detoxification in the hormone optimization process and educates on liver, heart, and kidney health. 

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In this special solo episode, I speak about the evolution of the podcast and explain why I felt it was time for Stacked to become Intuitive Warrior. I also share some of the most important lessons that life and fatherhood have taught me over the last couple of years and set out my mission to help people reconnect to their intuition and live more authentic, fulfilling, and heart-centered lives.

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In this episode, you’ll hear a live interview on the subject of detoxification with Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Sonners, Dr.Chris Shade, and Dr. Leland Stillman. The conversation was recorded at our Runga event in Austin, and given the depth of knowledge and experience of our guests, it makes for a lively, entertaining, and informative listen. 

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In part 2 of this 3-part series on the intention behind the Intuitive Warrior podcast, I list the tools you’ll need to start leading a more conscious and resilient lifestyle. So with that in mind, I touch on breathwork, strength, nutrition, and nature. I also emphasize the importance of setting challenges and goals to create more direction, focus, and purpose in your life. 

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In the third and final episode of my three-part series on the intention behind the Intuitive Warrior podcast, I dive into the Warrior Archetype and explain what the word warrior means to me. Crucially, I focus on the core characteristics of courage, strength, and confidence and show you how to start living a more resilient, purposeful, and value-driven life.

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In today’s world, where so many distractions compete for our attention, it can be hard to concentrate and connect to our intuition. That’s why I invited Mark Effinger, aka Mr. Noots, onto the show to explain how his company’s customizable and personalized nootropic formulas trigger positive reactions in the brain that help improve mental clarity and enhance mood. As well as discussing brain health and peak performance, Mark shares the incredible and inspirational story of his brother, Doug, a long-distance runner, humanitarian, and real-life Forrest Gump. 

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This week’s show focuses on stress and how to create healthy brain chemistry and stop trauma from accumulating in the body. I explore the connection between the gut, the brain, and mental health and explain how breathwork, yoga, and spinal flexes can release stress and help energy move more freely through the body. 

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Today, I dive deeper into the significance of the chakras and explore the possibility that many of the health conditions we experience might have an energetic cause. In particular, I focus on the specific energy associated with each chakra and suggest how to heal energetic blockages and imbalances caused by trauma, chronic stress, and suppressed emotions.

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Today, I’m joined by Jay Perkins, the co-founder of Kettlebell Kings and Living Fit. Over the last decade, Jay built Kettlebell Kings into a global brand, and he has recently successfully negotiated its sale. As well as diving into what makes a great kettlebell, we talk about battle ropes and workout plans. Plus, Jay shares his experience of growing, scaling, and selling a business. 

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This show sets out my simple three-part framework for health, happiness, and longevity. I concentrate on morning routines, meditation, MAF training, and kettlebell swings. Above all, I emphasize the importance of keeping things simple and sticking to traditional and effective methods that have withstood the test of time.

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Dr. Andrew Hill is a cognitive neuroscientist and the founder of Peak Brain Institute, which provides brain mapping and neurofeedback services specifically designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance performance. Four years ago, I sought Andrew’s advice on recovering from concussions, and recently I took part in an at-home brain mapping session which allowed me to compare my current data with my earlier results. So, in this episode, we talk about training the brain, and Andrew explains the effects of caffeine and intensive early morning exercise on mental focus and performance. 

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In my 200th episode, I take a fresh look at nutrition and explore the Ayurvedic approach to diet and eating according to our DNA. Plus, I talk about the problem with modern fruit and vegetables and suggest some simple ways to maximize the nutritional content of the plants we eat.

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Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic and author of Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for your Body’s Restoration, Defense, and Performace, joins me to explain how adaptogens help restore balance, reduce stress, and support the body’s organ systems. In our wide-ranging conversation, we dive into the difference between adaptogens and superfoods, explore intuitive eating, and even consider the impact of technology on human evolution.

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Josh Trent, the host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast and creator of the BREATHE | Breath & Wellness Program, joins me to discuss his journey from a place of depression and addiction to a life filled with purpose and joy. We talk about breathwork, plant medicine, fatherhood, and generational trauma, and Josh shares his five-pillared approach to mental, physical, and emotional wellness.

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Today, I chat with JW Ross, the founder of Botanic Tonics, who tells us how his long struggle with alcohol addiction inspired him to create Feel Free, a non-alcoholic tonic made from ancient plant ingredients. We dive into the traditional uses of plant medicine in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, and JW explains how the anxiety-reducing and productivity-enhancing effects of kava and kratom can help us feel good and perform better in our modern world.

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Today, I bring you a live panel discussion on the physical body with three of my good friends, Garrett Salpeter of Neufit, Taylor Somerville of Symmetry, & Scott Dolly, one of the world's top manual and movement therapy experts. We dive into low, medium, and high-tech ways to relieve pain, improve performance, and get the most out of your physical body.

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Today, I bring you a live Q&A with a good friend, Dr Christopher Shade. We dive into ways to biohack cardiovascular health and circulation, detoxification, and metabolic health using Quicksilver Scientific products.

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In today’s episode, I speak with Samuel B. Lee MD,  a board certified psychiatrist on a mission to create a new global paradigm of mental health and a New Earth.  Samuel is currently serving as the Medical Director of the Four Worlds International Institute and has transitioned away his traditional psychiatric practice in order to focus on treating the root causes of mental health diseases through his "Heart Mind Protocol".

Dr Lee's Website:  www.transcendentmentalhealth.com/ 

Dr Lee's Instagram:   @TheSpiritualPsychiatrist

Dr Lee's book on Amazon: The Spiritual Guide to Mental Health 

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In today’s episode, I speak with Paul F. Austin. Paul is a 21st century pioneer who has long advocated for the responsible use of psychedelics for healing, leadership, and personal transformation. He has been featured in Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and WebMD for his work amplifying awareness around the benefits of microdosing psychedelics.

Third Wave's Website:  www.thethirdwave.co 

Third Wave's Instagram:  @Thirdwaveishere
Paul's Personal Instagram: @paulaustin3w

Paul's new book, Mastering Microdosing, on Amazon: Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Sub-Perceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your Life

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Today, I bring you a live panel discussion on The Future of Medicine with three of my good friends, Dr. Chris Shade, Dr. Leland Stillman, & Dr. John Lieurance. This podcast discussed post-covid medicine, biohacking, anti-aging, and more!

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In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Melissa Sonners. 

Melissa is on a mission to help moms get unstuck so they can positively impact generations of children to come. Melissa is a holistic mama, an entrepreneur, and a chiropractor who, along with her husband, Jason, is raising three amazing, healthy, happy kiddos!

Check out Melissa's website: BeInspiredMama.com

Follow Melissa on IG: @beinspiredmama

My interview with Dr Jason Sonners: How to use Hyperbaric Oxygen to Heal Chronic Conditions & Improve Recovery with Dr. Jason Sonners

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Today Joseph plays "devil's advocate" and presents a case against  the current popular trend of wearing exclusively "barefoot" shoes.

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Joseph sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, who is a D.C., nutrition and functional health expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field and a pioneer in the fasting movement, teaching the principles of a fasting lifestyle, diet variation, detox, hormones, and more. Her popular YouTube channel regularly updates followers on the latest science-backed tools and techniques to help them reset their health. She is the host of one of the leading science podcasts, The Resetter Podcast, and the author of three best-selling books.

In anticipation of her book, Fast Like A Girl, in this episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz describes the importance of understanding women’s hormones to fully optimize their health and unlock their “superpowers.” In her work, Dr. Mindy not only helps solve the fasting issue for women, but gives women a framework that is relevant for anything in their life—from exercise, to socialization, to protein intake. This is a must-listen for all women and the men who love them.

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Dr’ Mindy’s Book: Fast Like a Girl
Dr. Mindy’s Website
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Subscribe to Dr Mindy on YouTube

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The RUNGA Micro-Conference

Join us at RUNGA, happening this October 14 & 15 in Austin, Texas for two full days of hands-on workshops, interactive panel discussions and paradigm-shifting keynotes among an intimate group of passionate like-minds. Once you attend RUNGA, you’ll see right away why people call it the highest impact event in health & wellness.

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Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC is a Naturopathic Practitioner, Doctor of Chiropractic, clinical researcher and author. His primary focus is digestive health and its impact on other facets of health, including energy, sleep, mood, and thyroid function and optimization. Dr. Ruscio’s book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, has paved the way for a ‘start with the gut’ philosophy that has enabled doctors and patients to see improved outcomes with minimal expense and effort. 

In this episode, Dr. Michael Ruscio draws from his vast experience to present an approachable perspective on diet and things we can all do to become healthier and enjoy our lives even more, starting today.

10:38 - Clinicians who are more opinionated tend to be more rewarded, but beware. When someone has a specifically clear narrative or is highly confident in their perspective, it’s best to proceed with caution. This can be a sign of ignorance of the full picture and the complexities of the human body.

20:45 - People can become less healthy overall when trying to maximize the health of their diet. If you’re learning about lichens, histamines, dairy, seed oils, etc., it is easy to put yourself in a dietary prison from a place of fear and worry. We need to ensure that we don’t end up diminishing quality of life by limiting social activities and other aspects of life.

31:37 - We each have a health bank account: you put deposits in the bank and sometimes you make withdrawals. Invest and deposit liberally in your health, and make exceptions to have fun, smile and laugh. Having the vitality from enjoying different experiences in moderation will lead to a net positive account.

34:50 - The mind-blowing way we might be causing ourselves to be more sensitive to certain foods and environmental triggers. The limbic system helps us recognize aspects of our lives that help us survive, and the amygdala and limbic system get overactive when associating certain foods with fear. This correlates with depression and anxiety, and most importantly, can lead to blood that is actually more prone to inflammation. This means that your relationship with and narrative around food can cause you to actually become more sensitive to things like mold, pollen, and perfumes.

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Raja Dhir is the co-founder of Seed, a company at the forefront of utilizing bacteria to revolutionize human health and planetary well being. In this episode, Joseph and Raja discuss the importance of the microbiome in children's health. They also discuss the presence of environmental contaminants such as microplastics in our water and food supply, and what you can do to reduce your exposure and maintain optimal gut health.

How do we promote children’s health? The microbiome plays an important role in children’s health. Raja highlighted the importance of a diverse diet and the impact of certain factors like antibiotics, breastfeeding, and vaginal birth on the development of a healthy microbiome in infants.

What’s the science behind probiotic use in children, and their potential effects on issues such as constipation? Raja unveils some of the promising research and results of PDS-08®, their pediatric probiotic, for childhood health.

How microplastics in the environment are impacting gut health. Raja elaborates on the presence of microplastics in food and the potential risks they pose to human health, and the steps that we can take to minimize our exposure to contaminants.

Your microbiome influences metabolism and weight, and the keys to a healthier lifestyle. Raja explained how certain bacteria in the microbiome can affect energy harvest and metabolism, potentially contributing to obesity. He emphasized the need for a balanced diet, exercise, and stress management to maintain a healthy microbiome and overall well-being.

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Dr. Tania Dempsey is an expert in chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, and mast cell activation syndrome. She is sought after internationally for her knowledge of chronic immune dysregulation and uses integrative medicine to get to the patient's root causes of their illness. Her purpose is to understand why people get sick and to help patients understand their body and why it fails them when it does. 

Joseph sat down with Dr. Dempsey to explore her long history working with “mystery diseases” and sheds light on the reasons they can go undiagnosed for so long.

This episode covers:

• The mystery and detective work of diseases. There are various approaches that doctors can take to understand a patient’s symptoms and help them look deeper at underlying causes. Dr. Dempsey explains the complexities of Lyme disease and the importance of understanding the immune system's response to infections.
• Mast cells are critical to optimal health, but often overlooked as an underlying cause of disease. Mast cells are everywhere throughout our body, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition where mast cells release chemicals that cause inflammation in response to infections, stress, or other factors.
• MCAS affects a significant portion of the population, but awareness and understanding among doctors is limited. MCAS can manifest in a wide range of symptoms affecting various body systems, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. 
• The marketing industry has had a significant influence on diet recommendations, often prioritizing profitability over health. In today’s dietary landscape, the most important general guidelines are prioritizing protein and reducing sugar.

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After a short hiatus, we're back with a bang. Joseph is joined by breathwork experts Richard L. Blake (aka The Breath Geek) and Taylor Somerville, founder and CEO of Symmetry, to discuss everything you need to know about breathwork.

If you’re curious about the transformative and healing power of breathwork, you’re in the right place, as Richard and Taylor bring their unique perspectives to this comprehensive discussion. They explore the physiological, mental, and emotional benefits, and share essential techniques like CO2 tolerance and nasal and diaphragmatic breathing.

Plus, they debunk common myths and caution against the dangers of unregulated breathwork coaching, offering the sage advice: “beware of the guru.”

Key takeaways from this episode:

• [04:57] The Science and Benefits of Breath Work Explained
• [17:07] Deep Dive into CO2 Tolerance and Its Impact on Health
• [28:26] The Magic of Nasal Breathing and Its Benefits
• [39:01] The Interplay Between Breath, Posture, and Emotional Well-being
• [48:45] Breathwork as a Foundation for Physical Strength and Stability
• [01:01:19] Harnessing Breathwork for Emotional Regulation and Reactivity Control
• [01:22:19] Debunking Myths and Navigating the Breathwork Space

Quotes from Episode:

“What I love about breathwork is that it acts like a rudder on your ship. Many people feel like they are a ship in a storm, being tossed around by life's waves. Breathwork helps you steer. If you need to relax, you can use your breath. If you need more energy for a workout, you can use your breath for that too.”

“As a breathwork practitioner, people often project their admiration onto you, thinking you're amazing. That power is so easily corruptible and that's why you get so many terrible life coaches, shamans and breathworkers.” 

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Links from Episode: 

Joseph’s TEDx Talk: BREATHE.

Richard’s Website

Richard’s Medium Articles

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Symmetry’s Website 

Taylor’s previous Intuitive Warrior appearance: 204 | Live from RUNGA 

Taylor’s previous Intuitive Warrior appearance: 161 | Taylor Somerville - 2021 Cold Plunge Tank Reviews, Breathwork, & Dumbbell Pool Workouts

Joseph’s appearance on the Laughing Through The Pain podcast

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Jen Esquer is a top-40 physical therapy influencer. With a doctorate in physical therapy, she is ranked as one of the Best Fitness Trainers on Instagram by Shape Magazine and has been featured in Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness as well as a guest on CBS.

“No one fixes you, you fix you.”

In this episode, Doc Jen and I speak about a wide variety of movement-related tips and tricks—truly everything from pistol squats to neurolymphatic points in the body. As a self-proclaimed mover, Jen brings incredible insight into our physical processes. She also shares an interesting, perhaps controversial perspective of the safe versus optimal training zones we should find ourselves in.

“If something is having to work really hard in the front, what is happening in the back?”

In This Episode

• Gaining awareness of your own body [3:05]
• What if I have short femurs? [3:40]
• Are you willing to put in the work? [5:50]
• Safe versus optimal [14:13]
• The Jefferson Roll [17:06]
• Creating variability [22:12]
• Teaching the body to have ease [25:32]
• Getting out of anterior pelvic tilt [34:21]
• Starting to play with variability [35:42]
• Emotional Freedom Technique – EFT [39:44]
• Manipulating fascia [42:00]
• Environmental factors impact on pain [46:16]
• Pain is not bad [49:55]
• The impact of our thoughts [54:05]
• Don’t forget about the battery [58:30]
• There’s not one exercise [1:10:27]

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What doesn’t Mark Weinstein do? As an investor, advisor, entrepreneur, certified yoga instructor, as well as a podcast host and editor for Wave Financial, this guy knows a thing or two about being busy. With everything that Marc does, it’s unsurprising that he is interested in the concept of humane technology and taking back agency from our devices.

It gets pretty meta from the get-go—we dive into the history of podcasts and take a look at how far they’ve come. Marc talks about social media, how much all those stats really matter, and how we can push back against the epidemic of distraction. We dissect some strategies for disaster management and trade techniques we’ve used for motivation.

In This Episode

• The joys of podcasting [7:15]
• The trajectory of podcasts [10:30]
• We create content, but how much do we consume? [20:00]
• Tech and behavioral psychology [25:00]
• Airport stories [28:30]
• Anxiety and social media [35:00]
• How to prepare for the advent of full tech integration [38:15]
• We are all participating in a massive experiment (a la Cloud Atlas) [45:15]
• Let's talk about food, convenience, and consequences [48:00]
• Why is it an interesting story? The Fyre Festival fiasco [51:15]
• How in tune are you with your body? [1:09:45 ]
• The golden rule of exercise [1:15:10]
• There is no advice that fits all [1:20:00]
• Always travel with a Navy Seal [1:30:00]

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In this episode, Dr Ara and I talk about how he got into functional sports medicine and the incredible lessons he’s learned about success and perseverance. Dr. Ara Suppiah grew up in Malaysia, where natural remedies played an important role in the culture’s medical paradigm. As a doctor, he uses his early experiences with natural medicine to inform his functional sports medicine practice. His research on chronic inflammation has helped to develop a more complete understanding of the top athletes he works with and why they feel fatigued even with good recovery habits in place.

In this Episode

• Good people are hard to find [4:00]
• Lessons from children [10:00]
• The sticking point moment [15:00]
• There's something to homeopathic remedies [19:00]
• Chronic inflammation is the root of many evils ("skin fatigue") [23:00]
• The link between nutrition and illness [27:30]
• Ways to implement fasting (and why you might want to consider it) [31:00]
• The journey from Malaysia to the US (and NBC Sports) [35:45]
• How do I live in Florida? Delayed gratification [46:00]
• Benefits of breathwork [50:00]
• Life events that alter microbiomes [54:00]
• Weird coincidences [1:00:00]
• We carry trauma in our bodies [1:03:30]
• The best athletes are really good at the basics [1:14:30]
• The presence of sickness doesn't indicate the absence of health—and vice versa [1:17:00]
• Don't do keto, kids [1:20:30]

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Rachele is an actress and entrepreneur. Her years of competitive gymnastics taught her how to persevere through tough challenges, but quitting that very sport is what gave her the ability to forge her own path. As you’ll hear, Rachele is a firm believer in the power of our thoughts and the impact of our self-talk, and seeks to create true community through social media sharing these powerful messages.

“Our concept of goal-setting is really flawed. We need to take a broader perspective.”

I had the opportunity pick Rachele’s brain about her life trajectory, her approach to health and fitness, and her perspective on the hardships she’s been through. She tells us about the movie that changed her life, explains how having a brain surgeon for a dad shaped her understanding of wellness, and discusses the life lessons she’s learned from bad relationships and unsuccessful auditions. We’re all creators with the ability to choose faith or fear, and this unstoppable woman is disrupting social media with her passion and her commitment to writing her story with honesty and compassion

“Compassion is a superpower.”

In this Episode

• It started with gymnastics, a lost identity, and a wrist full of pins [1:30]
• The power of manifestation [11:00]
• Developing a resilience mindset [17:00]
• What story would you change about your life? [26:00]
• The spinning wheel of death [33:00]
• How to choose the advice you listen to [38:00]
• Why is there no class on relationships? [41:20]
• Pain reveals passion [45:30]
• How do you define health? [56:30]
• Climbing the ladder from hope to knowing [1:03:30]
• Strengthen the self-love muscle [1:07:00]
• The origin of Disruptive [1:16:15]
• Healthy tacos, grateful friends, and epileptic characters [1:27:30]
• How does she do it all anyway? [1:31:15]

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Robby Sansom is the co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature Meats, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, Texas. He has spent the last decade studying regenerative agriculture and building a global supply network with land stewards and ranchers. This episode explores the benefits of regenerative farming, misleading terms in the food industry, and the myths surrounding conventional and plant-based meats.

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Lauren Berlingeri is the co-founder of HigherDOSE, a biohacker, entrepreneur, and former health coach. She is passionate about helping people feel their best through accessible science-backed wellness tools. Lauren is an innovator in health and wellness who is on a mission to bring what was once considered elite therapies to everyone. This episode covers the evolution of fitness, using your intuition for biohacking, the benefits of PEMF and Infrared technology, and the importance of self-worth.

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Dr. Kirk Parsley is a physician, sleep expert, and former Navy SEAL who is dedicated to helping high performers optimize their health, particularly through better sleep. This episode takes a deep dive into why Dr. Parsley believes sleep is the most misunderstood and underutilized tool for optimizing health.

This episode covers:

• The Importance of Sleep: Learn how sleep impacts everything from performance to longevity, and why sleep is the ultimate elixir for health and well-being.
• Sleep Deprivation in the Military: Learn why military culture does not value sleep, and how the negative impact of chronic sleep deprivation leads to a diminished capacity for repair, affecting concentration, motivation, focus, emotional control, and physical performance.
• The Impact of Trauma: Trauma significantly affects the ability to sleep and develop a stable nervous system. Learn how the brain categorizes emotional memories during REM sleep, and how a lack of sleep can lead to inappropriately categorized emotions, often causing anxiety and frenetic thoughts.
• The Fight or Flight Response: Dr. Parsley details the fight or flight response, where the body mobilizes resources to deal with a perceived threat. He describes how chronic sleep deprivation leads to a downward spiral of increasing stress hormones.
• The Brain Never Stops: Learn how the brain never truly sleeps, but rather transitions its focus. During deep sleep, the body flushes out waste products and restores the body, preparing it for the next day. In REM sleep, the brain categorises new information and attaches it to old information. If sleep is not sufficient, the body increases stress hormones to get through the day.
• Learned Responses to Stress: Experienced Seals can lower their heart rate and increase their heart rate variability before going into combat, indicating a learned response to stress, and conversely, some combat veterans can be stressed in environments that lack stimulation.
• Psychedelics & Purpose: Psychedelic treatments can decrease the amygdala's activity, which reduces anxiety and helps individuals visualize a future they want, and then take steps towards that future.
• The Sleep Remedy Formula: The sleep remedy product was created to provide the body with the nutrients it needs to initiate and maintain sleep processes. It includes tryptophan, 5-HTP, vitamin D3, magnesium,  phosphatidylserine (to help reduce cortisol production), a small dose of melatonin, GABA, and L-Theanine. The product is designed to support natural sleep processes by providing the necessary building blocks, rather than forcing sleep.

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In the first episode of the new RUNGA Radio, Joseph Anew introduces Dr. Richard Blake as the podcast’s new co-host. Richard—a PhD in Psychology, former Men’s Health model, and expert in Conscious Connected Breathwork—shares his personal journey through fitness, mental health struggles, psychedelics, and ultimately, breathwork as the missing link to real transformation.

Too many people are chasing the next biohack, the next breakthrough, the next psychedelic retreat—only to find themselves stuck in the same patterns. This episode challenges the status quo, offering a raw, honest look at what actually creates lasting change.

This episode covers:

Conscious Connected Breathwork – Richard shares insights from his PhD research, revealing how this style of breathwork downregulates the prefrontal cortex, allowing deep-seated emotions to surface for true processing. He explains why breathwork has effects comparable to psilocybin and why it may be the most accessible and sustainable tool for transformation.

Why Most Self-Development Doesn’t Work – From CrossFit to psychedelics to therapy, Richard has tested countless approaches to health and healing. He and Joseph discuss why so many self-development modalities fall short, the risks of self-obsession, and how to break free from the cycle of seeking without integrating.

The Real Goal of Optimization – Self-improvement is not just about feeling better or performing better—it’s about becoming a stable, reliable force in the world. Richard shares why true transformation isn’t just about personal growth but about building resilience and showing up for others.

Breaking the Cycle of Fitness and Mental Health Struggles – Richard opens up about how his early fitness obsession—driven by the belief that a Men’s Health cover would bring happiness—ultimately led to years of disordered eating and depression. He and Joseph explore how the wellness industry often reinforces unhealthy cycles under the guise of optimization.

The Missing Link Between Biohacking and Real Change – Many people dive into biohacking as a quick fix, but without the right foundation, the results rarely last. Richard and Joseph discuss why breathwork, community, and intentionality are the key to making sustainable changes rather than endlessly chasing the next breakthrough.

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Joseph Anew and Dr. Richard Blake interview Adam Ludwin, a successful entrepreneur who achieved a $100 million exit before the age of 35 and is now the founder of the breathwork app FivePointFive. In this insightful conversation, Adam shares the story behind his early entrepreneurial ventures, the key decisions and strategies that contributed to his success, and his personal journey into the world of breathwork and its transformative impact on his life and business. He also discusses the development of his wellness app, FivePointFive, and his vision for the future of breathwork.

What You'll Learn:

• Early Entrepreneurial Journey: Adam recounts his experiences from a young age, including washing cars, selling sweets at school (and getting suspended for flour bomb stress balls), which instilled in him a mindset that there were no limits to making money.
• Key Lessons in Business: He highlights the importance of not relying on one partner or marketing channel for business success. He also learned the value of work-life balance early in his career. Starting his entrepreneurial journey young helped him build resilience to the inevitable challenges of running a business.
• Developing a Growth Mindset: Adam realized he thought differently from others, driven by common sense, determination, and urgency. He shares an example of taking a six-person office on day one of a new venture, demonstrating his forward-thinking approach.
• The Motivation Behind FivePointFive: Observing the increasing wellness challenges among Gen Z and millennials in his previous company motivated Adam to create a tool to tackle stress, anxiety, and poor health at scale. FivePointFive aims to make wellness fun, incorporate data and technology for personalized recommendations, and provide measurable results.
• The Future of Breathwork: Adam envisions a future where breathwork sequences are tailored to an individual's unique needs, goals, and biometrics. He also emphasizes the importance of measurability in wellness apps.
• Key Features of the FivePointFive App: The app combines short (3-5 minute) breathwork sessions with mainstream music, visual guidance from coaches, personalized recommendations based on wearable data (mind, body, sleep scores), and progress tracking.

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Emilía Rún joins Richard Blake and Joseph Anew this week to share her personal journey with Kundalini Yoga—a practice that profoundly shaped her life. In the wake of HBO’s documentary series Breath of Fire, which exposed the darker side of Kundalini Yoga and some of its most well-known teachers, Emilía offers a fresh perspective. Rather than discarding the practice entirely, she explores how we can hold onto beneficial spiritual practices by approaching them with discernment, integrity, and a deeper understanding of our own vulnerabilities.

Drawing from her firsthand experiences—including time spent practicing at RA MA Institute in LA, a central focus of the documentary—Emilía unpacks the transformative power of Kundalini Yoga, the risks involved, and the fine line between spiritual devotion and cult-like dynamics. This conversation delves into the importance of critical thinking in spiritual spaces, the disenchantment that she believes is inevitable on a spiritual path, and how that disenchantment might actually be a necessary part of the journey. 

What You'll Learn

• Transformational Potential and Risks: Learn about the powerful practice of Kundalini Yoga, its potential for emotional release and the risks associated with such intense practices. Because any spiritual practice requires an element of surrender, it is so important to be aware of our vulnerabilities, especially when our mind is altered from breathwork, yoga, or psychedelics. Emilia recounts her deep involvement with Kundalini Yoga in England, Texas and California, including the intoxicating atmosphere of Sat Nam Fest in Joshua Tree.
• The HBO Documentary “Breath of Fire”: Hear insider insight behind the recent documentary about Kundalini Yoga and RA MA Institute, where Emilia and Joseph primarily practiced. The hosts explore whether Kundalini Yoga can be classified as a cult, red flags in spiritual communities, and the responsibility of spiritual teachers to be trauma-informed.
• The Inevitable Disenchantment on a Spiritual Path: Emilía believes that anyone on a spiritual path is guaranteed to become disenchanted, and how the practice of seeing clearly, as taught in mindfulness, can set you free by separating the practice from the package of the teacher. If you don’t learn to expect their humanness, you will always be disappointed that spiritual people are not meeting your expectations.
• False Gurus, Projection & Attachment to Spiritual Identity: Emilía shares the why we tend to project idealized qualities onto spiritual teachers, citing the deep human desire of wanting to believe that such goodness exists. Learn why insecurity can cause people to construct an identity around spirituality, and become more vulnerable to power-seeking teachers.
• The "U-Turn" in Mindfulness: Emilía explains the mindfulness concept of the "U-turn," emphasizing the importance of turning back to oneself and one's own inner wisdom rather than blaming others for our own experience and wanting others to change, or outsourcing power to teachers.
• The Finger Pointing to the Moon: The parable of the finger pointing to the moon is invoked as a reminder that any teacher or practice is simply a guide pointing to a greater truth, not the ultimate truth itself.
• The Future of Kundalini Yoga: Is it time for a big comeback in Kundalini Yoga? Emilía is optimistic about the future of this powerful practice, with practitioners now approaching it with more grounded perspectives, fewer expectations, and less attachment to teacher identities.

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Adam Von Rothfelder is the founder of Strong Coffee Company. He’s an industrious innovator who isn’t afraid to challenge norms and go against the flow. With passion and fearlessness, Adam channels his love of design into quality, industry-disrupting products that speak for themselves.

“Bodybuilding is the best form of working out for 90% of the population."

But I let Adam speak for himself on this episode, and he talks about his fitness evolution and how that led to the creation of Strong Coffee. We get into what effective exercise looks like, and Adam breaks down how to formulate a perfect recipe (spoiler alert: it’s a lot of trial and error). He explains the guiding philosophy behind his ingredient selection and encourages listeners to be curious, because asking the right questions is what leads to great new things.

“That’s what I hope: to have a legacy that truly makes change.”

In this Episode

• Strong Coffee is just awesome, end of story. [4:10]
• Quick tangent about NeuFit, the muscle stim revolution [9:40]
• The worst house on the best street, and the good old days [14:10]
• When cold therapy isn’t actually therapeutic (and why science is important) [19:10]
• Adam’s sports history [24:10]
• Not all sugars are created equal, and health and fitness are not the same [35:10]
• What’s your protein intake? [42:10]
• You could copy Strong Coffee’s recipe, because it’s literally printed on the back [53:10]
• Don’t skip breakfast. Redefine it. [58:10]
• Neurofactor and Alzheimer’s [1:02:10]
• How to make a great product: test the sh*t out of it [1:06:00]
• Let’s just all be amazing [1:19:15]
• The synergy of caffeine and collagen for joint development [1:21:30]
• The “how to steal your girlfriend” starter kit, and why people shell out for $7 coffee [1:29:10]
• When everyone looks left, look right (that’s how you create a product people need) [1:34:10]
• Being a gym owner might not be a good fit for you [1:35:10]
• Why turn your energy down when you could bring everyone else up to your level? [1:43:10]

References

Mike T Nelson on Connective Tissue Adaptations

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In this episode, Joseph Anew and Richard Blake break down what really matters in health and fitness—cutting through hype, misinformation, and overcomplication. They dive into authenticity in fitness advice, exploring whether figures like RFK Jr. and Greg Glassman truly “walk the walk” and exploring how rhetoric can overshadow truth. A deep discussion on the Huberman Lab interview with Pavel Tsatsouline sparks debate over a misunderstood recommendation about running with a unilateral load—leading to a breakdown of energy systems, metabolic pathways, and why so many people are aerobically deficient.

The conversation also explores longevity, stress, and why some Blue Zones research may be misleading. They unpack the “Midwit” meme—showing how fitness advice often gets needlessly complex—and highlight the power of community, the mental benefits of strength training, and the history of kettlebell training.

You’ll Learn:

• The real impact of creatine on energy and performance.
• Why authenticity matters in fitness advice.
• How energy systems fuel your workouts—and why most people ignore aerobic health.
• Why fitness advice often gets overcomplicated.
• The surprising mental benefits of strength training—especially back squats.
• The origins of kettlebell training and what RKC & Strong First got right.

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Jay Campbell is a leading expert in the field of hormone therapy, peptides, and biohacking. With a wealth of experience dating back to 2004, Jay delves into the cutting-edge world of peptide therapies and their diverse applications for optimizing health, performance, and longevity. He dives into the transformative potential of both peptides and bio-regulators, with a particular focus on the revolutionary impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight management and metabolic health. 

With exciting advancements in exercise-mimicking peptides and nootropics, as well as the reality of the complex regulatory landscape surrounding these compounds, listeners will get a glimpse into the forefront of biohacking for enhanced physical and cognitive function. This episode is packed with cutting-edge insights from Jay Campbell. Whether you’re an athlete, health optimizer, or just curious about the next frontier in performance science, you won’t want to miss it.

What You'll Learn:

•Peptides & Bio-Regulators 101 – Understand how peptides act as powerful signaling molecules, why injectables often have the greatest impact, and how bio-regulators target specific organ systems for healing and optimization.

•The GLP-1 Revolution – Discover how peptides like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are reshaping weight management, metabolism, and even brain function. Learn the critical do’s and don’ts of proper usage, including the emerging science of microdosing for long-term benefits.

•Breaking Through Plateaus with Biohacking – Explore how transdermal and oral bio-regulators, nootropics, and exercise-mimicking peptides can enhance recovery, cognition, endurance, and fat loss—without extreme interventions.

•The Truth About Performance Enhancers – From mitochondrial-boosting peptides to metabolism-shifting compounds, learn how to strategically use advanced tools to optimize fitness, longevity, and overall well-being.

•Peptides & Safety: What You Need to Know – Before jumping into peptide therapy, understand the evolving regulatory landscape, why blood work is a must, and how to navigate this space responsibly.

•The Benefits of Key Products – Before jumping into peptide therapy, understand the evolving regulatory landscape, why blood work is a must, and how to navigate this space responsibly.

• Bio Longevity Labs (Use code RUNGA for 15% off):
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  • Biomind (Nootropic)
  • Bio Gut Pro (Gut Health)
  • Shred (SLO-P 332 / Sloop)
  • Shred X (Pre-Cardio)
  • Meta Shred (SLO-P 332 + BAM 15)
  • Biogenics (Transdermal Healing)
  • BioSculpt (Transdermal Fat Loss)

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Joseph and Richard sit down with integrative nutritionist Marek Doyle for a deep and honest conversation about the true nature of stress, why cortisol isn’t the villain it’s made out to be, and how the nervous system—and our energy levels—shape our capacity to heal. Marek brings a refreshingly nuanced perspective to the world of functional medicine, challenging mainstream narratives and offering insight into how energy security, nervous system regulation, and breathwork all play a central role in true well-being. You’ll hear about his transition from reductionist, evidence-based protocols to a more intuitive and personal approach—one rooted in lived experience, clinical insight, and the intelligence of the body.

What You’ll Learn:

Why Cortisol Isn’t the Enemy: Marek breaks down the true role of cortisol, showing that it’s not the stress hormone we should fear—but a key player in turning off the stress response. Chronic stress, not cortisol itself, is what leads to health issues like inflammation, gut permeability, and burnout.

The Hidden Cost of Low Energy: He explains how low energy availability—not just poor nutrition—can prevent healing, stall progress, and make even the best protocols ineffective. Energy security, including how the body predicts and produces energy, is at the center of Marek’s system.

Rethinking Functional Medicine: Marek challenges the typical reductionist model in functional medicine. Rather than relying on isolated tests and trendy supplements, he emphasizes a personalized, systems-based approach rooted in how the body actually functions in real life.

The Limits of “Evidence-Based” Approaches: This episode dives into why rigid, data-only thinking can leave many people behind. Marek shares how effect sizes, individual responses, and clinical nuance are often more important than what the latest study says.

Breathwork as a Breakthrough Tool: After trying countless somatic practices, Marek found breathwork to be the most consistent and fast-acting way to shift someone out of stress and into healing. He now considers it essential for restoring nervous system balance and resilience.

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Dr. Richard Blake responds to 3 million views, 3,000 comments, and a mental health system under fire. Last week Dr. Richard Blake (@the_breath_geek) posted a reel that challenged the foundational assumptions of modern therapy — and it exploded: 3M+ views, 100K shares, and thousands of comments.

In this episode recorded live from the Health Optimization Summit, Richard, therapist-in-training Natalia Blake, and co-host Joseph Anew unpack the firestorm. They address accusations of manipulation, the limitations of talk therapy, and the rise of therapy culture that may be doing more harm than good. This is a raw, honest, and timely conversation that asks big questions about how we heal, what’s keeping us stuck, and what a more empowered, integrated path forward might look like.

• The Limitations of Traditional Talk Therapy – Why many people feel stuck in therapy, and how the field is still influenced by outdated frameworks and models of the mind.
• The Rise of “Therapy Culture” – A critical distinction between therapy as a tool and the growing cultural identity around being in therapy, working on trauma, or identifying as broken.
• Personal Agency and the Path to Real Healing – How movement, community, breathwork, and lifestyle interventions can create the transformation many are seeking—but not finding—in conventional care.
• Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) as a Therapeutic Alternative – Drawing from his PhD research, Richard shares why CCB may offer a more embodied and effective route for emotional processing and nervous system regulation.
• Rethinking the Mental Health System – From ghosting therapists to the limitations of insurance-based models, the conversation explores what’s not working—and what could work better.

Liability Note
This episode includes a critique of therapy culture, outcomes, and common practices. Listeners are reminded that not all therapy is ineffective, and many benefit from mental health support when well-matched with a trained professional. This podcast does not offer individualized clinical advice. Always consult a licensed provider for mental health needs.

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Dr. Peter Percuoco is a  Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and former instructor of Clinical Applications in Neurology.  He also served on the post-graduate staff of 4 Chiropractic Universities and has over 30 years in clinical practice. Among many other endeavors, he now also hosts the “Daily Inspirational Podcast”, which this episode was originally recorded for.

“Your body becomes imprinted by creating proteins that are in reaction to your thoughts.”

For this episodes, I assumed the role of the guest and let Dr. Percuoco lead the conversation. Our conversation revolved around stress - what it is, how it is, where it is, and most importantly, how to deal with it. We dive deep into the concept of prioritizing your thoughts in order to overcome stress and maintain health.

“The way you think will control everything. Everything!”

In this Episode

• Joes head injury [2:00]
• Ask empowering questions and get inspiring results [4:40 ]
• You create stress in your mind [5:55]
• Cortisol – The stress hormone [7:30]
• Controlling internal and external threats [9:00]
• How stress makes us sick [10:20]
• 93% of what you worry about never happens [12:00]
• Prioritizing thoughts to maintain health [14:00]
• Joes TED Talk [16:00]
• Joe can’t watch his own TED talk [23:05]
• Measuring your stress through heart rate variability. Mindfulness, yoga, breathing have a measurable effect on your heart [33:00]
• You make yourself sick or healthy by what you think about [36:30]
• Your body keeps the score of what you are thinking [44:50]
• Old traumas are hidden stressors [49:50]
• If you suffer an emotional, physical or sexual trauma, your brain may keep playing the event subconsciously and this may negatively impact your health [54:40]
• Anxiety unchecked can become Panic [1:01:05]
• Get to know your emotional operating system [1:03:00]
• Protect the first 2 hours of your day [1:09:00]
• Build the life you want to live in your mind first and your brain and body will work together to make it happen [1:15:10]
• Joe is meandering with a purpose [1:58:55 ]
• I got hit by a bus [1:24:40]
• The importance of living in the moment [1:27:40]
• Learn from the masters – Children [1:31:15]
• There can be no peace and happiness without pain and suffering.  No Mud No Lotus [1:52:40]

References
Dr Percuoco - The Daily Inspirational Podcast

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“As a human, you have at least 10-15 opportunities everyday to upgrade your energy and stay on the planet a little longer,” Brent writes. It’s his mission to help people recognize those opportunities and take advantage of them, whether through AI with his coaching company VOLV or his supplement line Ethos. He’s been grinding since his college days, when he graduated in three years “accidentally” and his resume clearly speaks to his passion and work ethic.

“Experiment, gather results, apply.”

In this episode we take on some hefty topics, from how to become self-reliant to the way social media has conditioned society to ignore quality content. We talk about the difference between maximizing and optimizing, get familiar with the concept of micro-moments, and take a look into Brent’s past to understand his evolution from a kid mixing alcohol and SSRIs to a well-established entrepreneur running multiple businesses. It’s a lot to cover, but this octopus on rollerblades handles it with ease.

• Brent is a jack-of-all-tradesl [2:00]
• G-37 so you know you made it [9:30]
• Self-reliance is a theme [14:40]
• The beginning of mindfulness: get out of your 9-to-5 [19:30]
• Eastern vs. western approaches and what labels have done to us [21:30]
• SSRIs and emotional disconnects [25:30]
• 30 pounds of beer fluff and the self-experiment [32:00]
• Success is an iceberg, and no one wants to see the failures [37:00]
• Labels fuel big swings, and big swings cause unintended consequences, and social media is bad for good content [43:00]
• Going deeper with the few is better than being shallow with the masses [48:30]
• The technology detox [55:30]
• RKC exam requirements [1:05:00]
• All of your choices influence the way your body feels  [1:14:00]
• Let’s talk about Work [1:19:30]
• The mission of Ethos and the ingredient breakdown [1:26:00]
• 1000 seconds and the origin story [1:35:00]
• Structure, anchors, and micro-moments [1:38:00]

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Regan Burns runs more obstacle course races than you do. It’s a fact. He’s only running 15 this year, but don’t worry, he’s not slowing down. He’s just also busy doing other things like being an actor, a comedian, a personal trainer, an OCR trainer, a running instructor, a psychic, and a dad.

“Your body is a giant battery. We become so ungrounded emotionally because we are literally not grounded.”

With a laundry list of occupations like that, it shouldn’t be any surprise that this episode is the Godfather of Stacked episodes to date. Regan’s so easy to talk to that the time just flies. We leave virtually no stone unturned on this one: from health trends we wish we hadn’t embraced, to parenting strategies, to reasons why your mindfulness practice isn’t making you happy, to our approaches to alcohol consumption. Buckle up, it’s a hell of a ride!

“You know who you should work with? Truckers.”

• Strap yourselves in, it’s a long one (1:00)
• Let’s just sing Four Sigmatic’s praises for a minute (2:00)
• The worst podcast intro ever (7:45)
• What does Regan do all day? (8:30)
• Health trend regrets (13:30)
• Why do we eat food that isn’t great for us? (22:00)
• Let’s get one thing straight: sugar-free isn’t a synonym for healthy (29:00)
• The science of sleep, and how lists of life hacks don’t improve life quality (35:00)
• The reality of OCR (40:00)
• Fitness at the expense of health (46:30)
• Breathwork as an entrance into meditation (1:00:00)
• What’s your diet look like? (1:09:00)
• Joe screwed Regan over once (1:14:00)
• What does Joe the Parent look like? From OCR to parenting advice (1:26:00)
• RIE: not to be confused with rye bread (1:32:00)
• Why does everyone hate kettlebells? (1:52:30)
• How do you know if you’re swinging it right? (2:04:00)
• What “rest day” actually means (2:12:00)
• Burgers and alcohol, oh my (2:22:00)
• If you’re happy, healthy, and with it, then your numbers don’t really matter (2:32:00)
• Best place for the holidays? Iceland. (2:37:00)

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Blake Houston is something of a virtuoso. Not only is he an excellent barber, he’s also a personal trainer with a rare approach to fitness. A lifelong fitness enthusiast, he pursued bodybuilding, transitioned into muay thai, and then incorporated yoga and meditation.

“The only way you can actually be bad at meditation is if you don’t do it.”

Blake takes us through his journey, explaining how he works with his clients to help them understand the value of health in all aspects of life. We discuss the prevalence of injury and constant depletion, unpack the effects of social media on the brain, and explore various pathways to meditation.

“Just removing that layer of rubber from your soles to the earth will bring you back into a more connected headspace.”

• Here’s what’s on the menu for today (5:15)
• Cold and hot immersion can be really stressful for the body(9:30)
• The middle place is actually a good place, and when you think you need your ass kicked, you probably don’t (11:30)
• Your most valuable resources are the people around you (15:30)
• The fitness story: bodybuilding to muay thai to yoga (17:45)
• The yin yang approach (22:45)
• If your hormones are a mess, you’ll never reap the benefits of your workouts (29:30)
• Tarot cards: wait, what? (32:30)
• Joe’s first kundalini experience (39:30)
• Track your time, get your day back (47:30)
• Heart math and body coherence (51:30)
• Porn is causing erectile dysfunction and infertility (55:30)
• Time to go back to our roots. Let’s talk about grounding (1:00:00)
• Blake’s morning routine (Hint: it’s not coffee) (1:10:30)
• Our worst vices started out as sacred rituals (1:19:30)

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He’s a James Beard award-nominated chef and an accomplished cyclist, but what you may not know about Seamus Mullen (@seamusmullen) is that he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2007. After flatlining on the table during a hospital visit, he submitted to the tutelage of Frank Lipman, M.D., a practitioner of functional medicine. Through a combination of a diet overhaul, conventional medicine, supplementation and acupuncture, Seamus reversed his symptoms and worked his way back to health.

“For every area you’re investing your energy, there’s an area you’re not.”

I sit down with Seamus to talk about different approaches to fitness, his experience living with an autoimmune disease, and his definition of success. Seamus shares one of his favorite truisms—“when the student is ready, the teacher appears”—and explains how it not only influenced his approach to life, but literally saved it. 

“The first step to getting better is believing you will get better.”

• Microdosing fitness to mitigate stress (5:30)
• How can you incorporate fitness into your daily patterns? (8:00)
• It’s Seamus’ birthday, and he’s drinking dock sludge (11:00)
• The best way to help people make good decisions is to make them yourself (14:00)
• Seamus is a famous chef, by the way (18:00)
• A knock on the door can change your life. Almost dying can too. (24:00)
• When the student is ready, the teacher appears (33:00)
• The power of stories to effect change (41:00)
• A shift toward feminine energy (43:00)
• The therapeutic value of music (47:30)

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Between Rounds: 300m Double KB Carry, 24kg

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• Seamus’s latest book: Real Food Heals: Eat to Feel Younger and Stronger Every Day
• Listen to the goop fellas podcast here

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Lois Laynee is a dynamic pioneer and passionate lecturer in the fields of Education, Sleep, Scar Release Healing, Cranio Facial Neuro development, and much more. Lois is the CEO of AZ Sleep Apnea Center, a speaker and educator of oxygen wellness and the creator of the Laynee Restorative Breathing Method. Lois represents the integration of East meets West, blending neurophysiology with cranial facial development, to provide the opportunity to experience less stress immediately through the power of oxygen.

We all have underutilized abilities within each of us, and very few of us are operating close to our human potential. Lois teaches us how every dysfunction starts with an interruption or alteration of connections in the brain. Once these connections are activated and integrated, sleep is restored, pain and anxiety can be reduced, movement is fluid and breathing is effortless. This integration can be achieved in all stages of life to help us sleep, breathe, move, and thrive. The possibilities are truly endless. This episode will thoroughly benefit anyone looking to improve their or their children’s quality of life. Lois even touches on important facets of pregnancy and childbirth.

“If you know function, you will understand dysfunction.”

For the full show notes go to www.coachjoedi.com/stacked

• Brain stem injuries literally twist your brain stem (5:00)
• What does Lois Laynee do exactly? (7:00)
• Cranial nerves, breathing, and the flight-or-flight state (10:00)
• Did you know your teeth conduct electricity? (16:00)
• Learning how to tap potential starts with natural motion (25:30)
• The brain stem is wired to protect us, but shock becomes our norm if we don’t reset it (32:00)
• Childbirth is becoming increasingly unnatural (37:00)
• You can’t get pregnant because you have a...sleep disorder? (48:30)
• The step-by-step process of tongue loosening (55:00)
• Spinning babies: it’s actually a good thing (1:02:00)
• Hum, swallow, and tell yourself you’re safe (1:08:00)
• Airplane stories: a little bit of ice water saves lives. And don’t leave home without vinegar. (1:13:00)
• The Dynamic Functional Cranial Nerve Assessment, that’s not a mouthful (1:20:00)
• It’s easy to fix people, but easy to mess them up again too (1:29:00)
• Can you cure sleep apnea with Turkish get-ups? Lois can. (1:38:00)
• Cranial nerve #5 is a big deal (1:39:30)
• Why can’t Joe put two hands on the kettlebell? (1:42:00)
• Vibration plates are not for everyone (1:46:00)
• The connection between the toes and the pelvic floor (1:51:15)
• Harness the power of nature, don’t try to conquer it (2:00:00)

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Michael A. Rintala, D.C. (@rintala_movementflow) is a chiropractor in San Diego, California who specializes in chiropractic sports medicine and rehabilitation. He is committed to helping you with your rehabilitation and chiropractic needs. Using cutting edge manual medicine, functional rehabilitation, and diagnostic techniques he strives to bring you the quality of care you deserve.  Dr. Rintala is currently a member of the PGA Tour Sports Medicine Team.

“For every area you’re investing your energy, there’s an area you’re not.”

In this episode, we discussed how he found Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and why he gravitated so strongly to it. We dive deep into the theory and the hypothesis behind it. We also discuss High Threshold Strategies, what they are, how you know you’re in it and maximizing fitness through functional capacity training. Other topics include athletes with long-lasting careers such as Roger Federer, breathing, intention, and up vs. down-regulation.

“The first step to getting better is believing you will get better.”

• Microdosing fitness to mitigate stress (5:30)
• How can you incorporate fitness into your daily patterns? (8:00)
• It’s Seamus’ birthday, and he’s drinking dock sludge (11:00)
• The best way to help people make good decisions is to make them yourself (14:00)
• Seamus is a famous chef, by the way (18:00)
• A knock on the door can change your life. Almost dying can too. (24:00)
• When the student is ready, the teacher appears (33:00)
• The power of stories to effect change (41:00)
• A shift toward feminine energy (43:00)
• The therapeutic value of music (47:30)

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• More on Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization here

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Head over to Athletic Brewing Co. and enter code STACKED at check-out for a 15% discount.

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Stacked 013 - Living with Integrity & Strength with Dan John

Dan John is an icon in the world of…well, pick one: Olympic lifting, throwing, academia, Highland Games, coaching, instructional fitness writing - the list goes on. After becoming an All-American discus thrower and competing at the top levels of Olympic weightlifting, Dan started coaching the next generations of athletes. Over 40 years later, he’s still going strong.

“The word ‘integrity’ comes from the word ‘integer.’ It means ‘one.’ You should be basically the same person in every situation.”

Dan and I sat down during our lunch break at the RKC II to talk about mortality, building a legacy, and how your goals might be tanking your health. We discuss the differences between resume-building and eulogy-writing, evaluate the characters we’ve encountered at high school reunions, and take some shots at conventional health and fitness beliefs.

“Will this make a difference? You need to have some kind of mission statement.”

• Dan John is a legendary strength and conditioning coach…but that’s just the beginning (1:00)
• The higher you go, the fresher the air…and the nicer the people (6:30)
• Let’s talk about life and death (not taxes though) (8:30)
• Olympic medals don’t make you a good person, and other life lessons (16:30)
• The 10,000-hour rule is actually bullshit, and there’s always someone better, hungrier, meaner than you (19:00)
• 15-20 pushes, squats, pulls, is all you really need in a workout (24:00)
• You can’t have Christmas every day: how to set goals you can accomplish without sacrificing your wellbeing (25:30)
• What do recovery and wedding planning have in common? (28:00)
• The most important practices for longevity: you’ll reap later in life what you’re sowing right now (33:00)

Find Dan

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Mentioned in This Episode

• Dan’s Books
• Dan’s Workout Plans
• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
• The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
• Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying) by Bill Gifford
• RKC / HKC

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Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to my brain.fm app. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day—focus, productivity, relaxation—and they will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See

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Stacked 014 - Seeding the Microbiome with Ara Katz

Ara Katz probably knows more about your own gut than you do. She’s the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed, a consumer health company that aims to enhance the wellness of the human microbiome. This trailblazing entrepreneur has experienced firsthand the devastating effects of burnout, and it’s now her mission to combat misinformation and prevent sickness.

“We’re nuking our guts with antibiotics, and we’re not feeding them what we need.”

We jump right into what Seed does, the meaning of “microbiome,” how seeding works, and what we really need to prioritize when it comes to gut health. It’s basically a podcast version of the Magic School Bus, so hop aboard and join us as we geek out on science, debunk some popular beliefs, and answer some hot-topic questions like “where did all these food allergies come from?” 

“Health is a verb. It’s literally an action–we health.”

• What Seed does: the microbiome, the human genome, and the impact of your choices (1:20)
• People mean the gut when they say the microbiome, but that’s less than half the story (12:30)
• The biological process of seeding, and the difference between vaginal and c-section births (16:30)
• Disclaimer: This science is still really new, and often sensationalized (19:45)
• What’s the most detrimental thing we’re doing to our microbiomes? (25:00)
• You’re not eating enough fiber (28:00)
• If you care about health and wellness, you need to care about the environment (32:00)
• Are whole foods enough, or do they leave gaps? (44:00)
• Probiotics are not a miracle cure (47:00)
• Is it more important to avoid foods that are harmful, or add foods that are healthy? (54:45)
• The best marker of wellness: resilience. How long does it take to return to homeostasis? (57:00)
• Give people what they need, disguised as what they want, and teach them to consider the consequences (1:00:00)
• What’s up with the explosion of food allergies? (1:09:00)
• Fasting and the gut (1:13:00)
• We’ve got some real challenges ahead (1:18:00)
• I want to take my health back. What do I need to do? (1:27:45)
• We’re obsessed with replacing things, when we should just eliminate them (1:31:00)
• The basic stuff is the most important, but it’s difficult and not sexy (1:32:00)

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A mushroom a day keeps the doctor away… no, really! Four Sigmatic has a wide variety of delicious superfood (and super-good-for-you) beverages made with medicinal mushrooms. Their Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane is my go-to choice when on the road, and at home, I like to start every workday with a double dose of pure Lion’s Mane.

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Dr. Paul, Carnivore MD, is the leading advocate of a carnivore diet as a promising solution for a number of common ailments, specifically autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, and a number of mental health issues. Paul aims to combat misinformation with verified research and correct the roots of chronic disease.

“There are no plant compounds that act as direct free-radical scavengers in the human body.”

On this extremely educational episode of Stacked, Dr. Paul has something to say about all the claims made in The Game Changers (if you haven’t watched it, you might want to go do that first). He starts out by contradicting the common understanding about the correlation between cholesterol and heart disease, and then we take a virtual trip back in time to learn valuable lessons from our ancestors. Nothing is off-limits here: We discuss bodily functions in detail, and mince no words in setting the record straight on Vitamin C and heme iron.

“We don't see a lot of IGG allergy to animal foods, and we could speculate on the reasons for that, but I think it has a lot to do with plant toxins."

• Paul's upbringing: how an MD stumbled on the carnivore diet (3:15)
• Paul debunks myths and breaks down the functions of HDL and LDL cholesterol (8:00)
• What the Framingham study really tells us (16:30)
• Plot twist: High LDL cholesterol can actually extend lifespan in older adults (25:30)
• So what’s the ideal triglyceride/HDL ratio anyway? (31:45)
• What triggered spikes in our evolutionary development? (35:00)
• No, your teeth don’t actually indicate that our ancestors only ate plants (38:00)
• And you wouldn’t be better off in the wilderness with knowledge of plants than a spear (40:00)
• And animals are not just middlemen for plant protein (sorry, Rhonda Patrick.) (51:00)
• And plants are not the only source of Vitamin C for humans (how much is ideal, by the way?) (53:00)
• Sure, heme iron is bad—when you’re a calcium-deficient mouse (57:05)
• You can poop without fiber, and it doesn’t prevent cancer development. There is an interesting correlation with diverticulitis though (1:00:00)
• Does Paul follow eating patterns or take any supplements? (1:13:45)
• We can’t make this shit up: According to The Game Changers, “The more meat men eat, the more quickly they lose their manly manhood” (1:17:45)
• What is the effect of intense exercise on the gut? (1:21:00)
• Will Paul be a carnivore forever? (1:23:45)
• How to get started on a carnivore diet (1:26:30)

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• The Carnivore Code (Pre-Order)

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Often called the nightlife maven, Brent Bolthouse is responsible for some of the hottest A-list parties in Hollywood and the iconic Neon Carnival, Coachella’s exclusive, invite-only after-party. In this episode, Brent walks us through the journey of how he went from working at a gas station to creating The Bungalow in Santa Monica, one of California’s most popular bars. This is not just the story of how one man’s journey to sobriety built Hollywood’s nightlife, but a story of finding enlightenment in unexpected places, of the power of gratitude to reshape our lives, and of being in the right place at the right time. This is a story that will make you believe that anything can happen in this life.

“Last year I was pumping gas in Sherman Oaks, and this year, I’m running the nightclub where the Beastie Boys are DJing and Robert Downey Jr is in line.”

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Ben Greenfield is an expert biohacker, strength and conditioning coach, and best-selling author. Ben has worked with CEOs, endurance competitors, and professional athletes from poker champions to NFL players. He joined me to share his wisdom (and his book suggestions) on everything from minerals and their role in human health to parenting advice and the value of tradition. 

“If there’s a lightning storm in Florida, and you’re here in California, that’s the time to go outside in your bare feet.”

For full show notes, visit Joe's website.

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If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

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Like many of you, I have a soft spot for coffee, and it’s heartbreaking how tough it can be to find good coffee when on the road or traveling. Thanks to Strong Coffee and its addition of amino acids such as L-Theanine and other nutrients, I don’t have to give up my coffee ritual when I’m away from home! More than just coffee, Strong Coffee is a supplement that leaves me feeling focused, energized and satisfied.

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Blood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.

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Let me tell you about a little hack I have been using lately: Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to brain.fm. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day— focus, productivity, or relaxation—and brain.fm will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. 

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Andy walks us through the way light influences our brains, our moods, and our quality of life. He explains how new moms might be keeping their babies awake at night, that sunscreen is bad for you, and why shift work is not ideal for anyone.

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Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival

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Blood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.

Use code STACKED for 10% off at https://www.insidetracker.com/

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

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Let me tell you about a little hack I have been using lately: Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to brain.fm. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day — focus, productivity, relaxation — and brain.fm will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).

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In the first video episode of Stacked, Dr. Christopher Shade joins me to put supplements under the microscope and explore their role in cell health, from detoxification to ketosis. Dr. Shade explains the interconnectedness of stress, glutathione (remember this one from Dr. Paul’s episode?), and leaky gut; walks us through the best way to prepare for detox protocol, and shares his own experience with NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and travel recovery. He’s on a mission to combat universal toxicity, and this episode is packed full of information that will help you navigate the saturated supplement market and reach optimal health.

“We’ve got tools that let us push different levers and such. But it’s not just the biochemical—it’s our whole application to the world.”

Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!*

*Valid until 1/31/2020

Inside Tracker

Blood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.

Use code STACKED for 10% off at https://www.insidetracker.com/

Brain.fm 

Let me tell you about a little hack I have been using lately: Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to brain.fm. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day — focus, productivity, relaxation — and brain.fm will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).

You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you head over to http://brain.fm/stacked

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There’s a difference between fitness and athleticism, and Coach Todd Cambio, CSCS, trains athletes to be ready for anything by improving their strength, speed, and agility. He practices what he preaches, maximizing the benefit of his own training by doing his research, moving with intention, and implementing biomechanical techniques. Whether it’s kettlebell training, Spartan racing, or burpees, Coach Cambio has a highly educated opinion on it (and probably a certification for it, too).

“Everything I do is based on being a better athlete. I train to be better in life.”

We take a deep dive into Cambio’s kettlebell background, athletic history, and thoughts on current fitness trends. He walks us through his corrective process for an athlete with back pain and explains when it’s a good idea to opt for a heavier kettlebell. As an aging athlete himself, Todd has firsthand insight into the process of adjusting athletic expectations over time. While he’s no stranger to intense workouts, he encourages listeners—from serious competitors to average Joes—to know their “why” and train accordingly. No matter where you fall on the continuum, you’ll benefit from this episode.

“You have to know what your why is and why you like to do it and just do it. Get to your destination on the right roads.”

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Blood doesn’t lie. That is why Inside Tracker not only tests for your most important biomarkers—Glucose, Vitamin D, inflammation and many more—but also tracks your progress, makes dietary suggestions, and even suggests workout protocols to help you find health and wellbeing in your everyday life.

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Strong Coffee Company

Like many of you, I have a soft spot for coffee, and it’s heartbreaking how tough it can be to find good coffee when on the road or traveling. Thanks to Strong Coffee and its addition of amino acids such as L-Theanine and other nutrients, I don’t have to give up my coffee ritual when I’m away from home! More than just coffee, Strong Coffee is a supplement that leaves me feeling focused, energized and satisfied.

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If you have neurological deficiencies, Dr. John Marchese can help you solve them. A Boston local with extensive chiropractic training, Dr Marchese has witnessed the rise of strength and conditioning gyms and seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Rather than promoting general fitness or “training for life,” he advocates specific training based on your sport, your goals, and your history of physical activity.

“You can’t train an NHL player the same way you train a 14-year-old lacrosse player.”

His methods may seem unconventional, but the results speak for themselves. I met Dr. Marchese when I was starting my business and still experiencing the effects of prefrontal cortex damage. Through specific treatment, he helped me to retrain my brain to function correctly and balance my deficiencies. In this episode, we talk about my rehabilitation process, specific fitness for unique individuals, the link between weight training and addictions, why trap bar deadlifts are a terrible exercise, and a whole lot more.

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RUNGA Corporate Experiences

RUNGA brings wellbeing, connection and optimization into reach within the corporate setting. Designed to reboot an executive team or advisory board, RUNGA offers everything from seminars and wellness programming at larger corporate summits, to curated private wellness retreats. To find out how RUNGA can help your team enjoy greater health and productivity in 2020, schedule a call today.

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Today's episode is a “repost” from my good friend Pete Evans’s podcast H.E.A.L. Pete and I recently shared this unfiltered conversation around health that I felt compelled to share with listeners of Stacked. Pete asked some excellent questions—in truth, he caught me off-guard with most of them—which gave me the opportunity to share some perspectives that I feel may be really helpful for listeners as we enter the new year.

In this episode, I discuss the difference between health and fitness, and why culture and our ancestral roots matter—especially when it comes to diet in a nutritional space that seems to leave no room for wine, bread, or cheese. I break down exactly how we tend to make becoming “healthy” stressful through over-analyzing, over-controlling, and becoming our own worst enemy. Lastly, I share some thoughts on endurance training and what I believe to be the healthiest way to get fit for ultra running.

It’s always fun to take a turn in the hot seat, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! (P.S. Stay tuned for Pete’s Stacked episode, coming in the next few months!)

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!*

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Essentia Mattress

Sleep quality is one of the most important ingredients to vibrant health, and yet it’s one that many health-enthusiasts overlook, often focusing more on supplements and sophisticated biohacks. Well, Essentia has developed a truly life-changing mattress that is one of the best investments you can make for your health and your home. 

Check it out here!

Seed

After my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic.

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In today’s episode, I keep the microphone to myself for a special solo-sode to kick off 2020.

As I’ve spent most of the month of December in Iceland, in 20 hours of darkness per day, I started thinking about what role I played in peoples’ health and wellness journeys in 2019—and where I think my message is heading in 2020.

I narrowed it down to five key areas: caloric restriction and fasting, sleep, breathing, exercise, and community.

As I thought more deeply about these wellness components, I felt compelled to ramble with the microphone on and to share the result with you guys. 

I hope you enjoy it!

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David Sinclair's new book, Lifespan

Joseph Mercola's latest book, Keto Fast

Dry Farm Wines

Joe’s podcast with Dr. Jen

Joe's podcast with Lois Laynee

Mini Popsicle sticks

Joe's Lifestyle coaching program for busy executives

Joe's customized kettlebell/oxygen optimization training plans for high performers

Strong Coffee (use code "joedi" for 20% off!)

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Like many of you, I have a soft spot for coffee, and it’s heartbreaking how tough it can be to find good coffee when on the road or traveling. Thanks to Strong Coffee and its addition of amino acids such as L-Theanine and other nutrients, I don’t have to give up my coffee ritual when I’m away from home! More than just coffee, Strong Coffee is a supplement that leaves me feeling focused, energized and satisfied.

Use code JOEDI for 20% off at strongcoffeecompany.com

Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!*

*Valid until 1/31/2020

Seed

After my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic.

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I've been singing the praises of InsideTracker for so long that it was about time to have Gil Blander join me as a guest on Stacked. Gil is the Chief Scientific Officer of InsideTracker and an internationally-recognized authority on the science of aging. He leads a team of experts in the development of algorithms and databases that analyze biochemical and physiological markers and determine their optimal ranges.

In the age of fad diets and nutrition trends, Gil works to educate people on the true indicators of health. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and what may move the needle in the right direction for one person might make no change for the next. We hit the ground running in this episode, cutting through the noise and getting right down to the markers that really matter (and they're not the ones most people pay attention to!). Gil shares fascinating data points on the correlation between red blood cell size and BMI, talks about the effect of "food-like substances" on the brain, and gives us a sneak peek of what to expect from InsideTracker in 2020.

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Let me tell you about a little hack I have been using lately: Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to brain.fm. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day — focus, productivity, relaxation — and brain.fm will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).

You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you head over to http://brain.fm/stacked.

RUNGA Corporate Experiences

RUNGA brings wellbeing, connection and optimization into reach within the corporate setting. Designed to reboot an executive team or advisory board, RUNGA offers everything from seminars and wellness programming at larger corporate summits, to curated private wellness retreats. To find out how RUNGA can help your team enjoy greater health and productivity in 2020, schedule a call today.

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Chef Pete Evans, an Australian TV personality and host of the podcast H.E.A.L., started working full-time as a chef at 17 years old and has over 25 books to his name. As a dad, a health coach and a developer of supplements and ready-made meals, Pete passionately shares his knowledge to help people from all generations and backgrounds achieve and maintain mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

This week I sit with Pete in the sun on the front steps of my house. Please bear with us if you hear a few planes flying overhead as we chat. The weather was so nice, and with Pete having just gotten off a plane, we just could NOT sit indoors for this one. We chat about all the things Pete’s been up to while visiting LA, from brain scans to dinner with Robert Kennedy Jr.. Then we dive into some detail about Pete’s culinary education and how applicable traditional cooking is to the more recent paleo movement. We go down a few rabbit holes, as you may expect, and round out the episode with some really solid takeaway messages for our listeners. 

Enjoy today’s show! 

And PLEASE don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast! 

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Seed

After my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic.

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Aaron Alexander is a manual therapist and movement coach with well over a decade of experience. He is the host of the top-rated Align podcast and recently published his first book, The Align Method. Aaron preaches functional movement and self-care in a format that’s applicable to anyone, from top Olympic athletes to regular Joes working desk jobs.

In this episode, we sit down (on the floor) for a chat about easy ways to move toward alignment, how our posture influences our perception both of the world and of ourselves, why emotions affect us physically, and why some of the healthiest people in the world know nothing about health! Aaron points out that “perfect” health regimens can actually make us sicker, and chats about how modern lives can actually increase our stress levels. Aaron is a ton of fun and chock-full of knowledge to share, so don’t be surprised if you feel like you’re having coffee with an old friend on this show. Enjoy, learn, and if you dig the show, don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Brain.fm 

Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to my brain.fm app. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day—focus, productivity, relaxation—and they will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).

P.S. You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you clickhere!

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Self-described as “a self-improvement junkie, a nut-job, an early adopter, a tinkerer, a quick-start, and a life-explorer,” Andy Petranek is also the creator of the Whole Life Challenge, a life coach, an avid outdoorsman, and a lifelong devotee to the pursuit of growth and knowledge. His leadership experience as a Marine equipped him with the skills that brought him success as one of the first CrossFit affiliate owners, and his focus on improving the lives of the “normal” people in his community led him to develop the Whole Life Challenge. To this day, his mission is to “help clients stay committed to making better choices each day, outside of the gym, where it really matters, in their everyday lives.”

Andy joins me for a chat about the apps that improve our lives, unusual sleeping practices, the reason a lack of motivation is keeping people stuck in unhealthy patterns, and the benefits of isometric movement. We explore the connection between mouth-breathing and respiratory rate, look at strategies for longevity, and discuss both the foundational methodology of CrossFit and our thoughts on where the brand is headed. I couldn’t have the founder of the Whole Life Challenge on the show without talking about the Whole Life Challenge, of course—so we dive into what it is, why everyone should do it, and what the best starting place is. As always, this episode is packed with great takeaways that will help you move the needle closer to your best health. Enjoy!

Quicksilver Scientific

Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Through this superior delivery method, all Quicksilver Scientific products nourish your cells and enrich your body as they deliver nutrients more quickly and up to 600% more effectively.

Introducing Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox! Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox. This two-part cleansing protocol is designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body.

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!

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Dr. Andrew Hill holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology and has been practicing neurofeedback since 2003. The founder of Peak Brain Institute, he also hosts his own podcast called Head First with Dr. Hill. He continues to expand his knowledge of the brain through various research methodologies and teaches courses at UCLA to impart that knowledge to future generations.

We jump right into a discussion about the debatable benefits of sleep tracking, and it just keeps getting better from there. From neurofeedback and the brain irregularities it can treat, to the real danger of screentime, to ideal work environments, Dr. Andrew brings his A-game to this episode. He tackles some common misconceptions, delivers actionable advice, and introduces a lot of new concepts to consider in an approachable, understandable way. I say this every week, but only because it’s true: this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout.

Seed

After my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic.

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What would you say to your younger self? Dr. Katelyn Kalstein got a chance to answer that question when she experienced ketamine therapy, a promising (but not new) approach to alleviating depression by resetting the brain. A longtime advocate of natural medicine, Dr. Katelyn is a functional medicine practitioner who works with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans for body, mind, and spirit. After becoming disillusioned with conventional treatment approaches that mask symptoms without addressing the root problem, Dr. Katelyn went searching for a better solution—one that would promote true healing and health.

Having experienced the fascinating effects of ketamine myself, I couldn’t wait to sit down with Dr. Katelyn and take a deep dive into mental health, the reasons we experience depression, how ketamine combats those feelings, and why antidepressants are so harmful and hard to quit. This conversation absolutely did not disappoint. Dr. Katelyn’s story is incredible and her work is changing lives and literally reshaping brains. Don’t miss this episode! 

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Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single speck of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout.

Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!

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Over 25 years ago, Jean-Pierre LeBlanc found himself at his wit’s end. After conventional medicine failed to bring him any relief from the chronic pain he suffered as a result of a major car accident, he turned to natural remedies and ayurvedic practices and discovered the transformative power of holistic wellness. With his wife Kate, he founded Saje Natural Wellness, a company dedicated to providing natural products that deliver real results to people around the world. Now, in better health in his 60’s than he was in his 30’s, Jean-Pierre is on a mission to empower us all to reach our potential and discover true wellness.

We sit down for a conversation about ayurveda, why essential oils work so effectively, how the mission of Saje aligns with the goal of RUNGA, what the enneagram has to do with holistic health, and the difference between core values and inspirational ones. Jean-Pierre walks us through his journey to wellness and how Saje became a globally-recognized brand, explains the function of his most popular essential oil blends, and provides meaningful insight into creating a positive company culture. This guy has a fascinating story and I’m so excited to get to share it with you!

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Seed

After my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!

Support the show

As a lifelong pursuer of optimal wellness, Mike has been searching for better solutions to common problems since his athlete days. After an illustrious career as a pole vaulter launched him into the field of medicine, Mike started questioning the conflict inherent in treating harmful conditions with harmful interventions. He found a distinct lack of medically-backed programs that advocated for a healthier lifestyle, and he became determined to fill that need. Now Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Mike owns and practices out of the Age Management Institute in Santa Barbara.

It gets science-y real quick when we sit down to talk about the way peptides slow down the aging process. Mike jumps right into the benefits of various peptides—including NAD, epitalon, dihexa, and FGL(l)—for sleep, autoimmune symptoms, menstrual health, and, of course, anti-aging. We trade stories about our experiences with food intolerances, take a close look at the societies known for longevity, and explore the influence of epigenetics on conditions like obesity. 

In the future, RUNGA experiences will incorporate practices that facilitate anti-aging, and I hope this episode gets you as excited for what’s ahead as it got me!

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout.

Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at a desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, https://getlambs.com/and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!

Support the show

SEED co-founder Raja (and his dog!) join me for a conversation that spans millions of years (but don’t worry, this episode is only an hour and 20 minutes long). We take it way back to the advent of oxygen, trace the trajectory of the human race through the eons, explore the cycles of extinction, and follow the path of viruses from bats (to pangolins?) to humans.

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Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Seed

After first sitting down with Raja’s Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!

Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at a desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, https://getlambs.com/and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!

Support the show

Tero Isokauppila is the mushroom guy. The founder of Four Sigmatic, he grew up foraging for mushrooms and other wild fruits and vegetables on the farm that’s been in his family since the 1600s. It’s his mission to bring the ancient wisdom he’s gathered over the years to the modern age in accessible, enjoyable ways, and he’s doing just that with life-enhancing products ranging from plant-based proteins to mushroom coffees.

 We’re both busy guys, but we finally found a time to sit down and chat about Tero’s unconventional upbringing, the Four Sigmatic backstory, and a variety of applications for different mushrooms in the fitness and nutrition space. Tero is a remarkable storyteller and you can just picture him as a body running free on a farm as he tells the story of how he learned the value of natural medicine and found a way to share it with the global community. This episode is packed with fun facts and answers to questions both longstanding and relevant to current events. Check it out!

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Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Traeger Grills

I was first introduced to Traeger last year when we grabbed a grill for our RUNGA experience in Napa so Chef Seamus Mullen would have something to cook steaks for all of our guests on. These grills have amazing versatility—if you follow me on Instagram you’ll see I’m cooking incredible meals all the time. With WiFire technology, and their mobile app with over 1500 recipes on demand, any amateur backyard barbeque-r becomes an absolute pro. 

Check these guys out at Traegergrills.com/STACKED for details on these amazing wood-fire grills!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout.

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Britta Bushnell, Ph.D, has been working with expecting individuals and couples for over 20 years, focusing on the transformational journey of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, and sustaining sexual vibrancy and helping romantic partnerships thrive even during parenthood. A celebrated speaker, author, teacher, and presenter, Britta shares her insights through classes and in her book, Transformed by Birth. 

Emilia and I recently attended one of Britta’s intensive two-day workshops, and it gave us both an incredible new perspective on the journey we’re about to undertake in becoming parents. It was such a privilege to get to sit down with her after the fact and discuss the strategies she uses to demystify the birthing process while preserving and honoring the wonder and transformation that occurs. Whatever stage you’re at in this journey, this episode is for you.

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s NAD+ Gold, the currency of energy production. Every decade we’re alive, we produce less and less NAD naturally. Research suggests this loss is at the core of the aging process. But NAD+ Gold allows you to reverse-engineer aging and boost your energy quickly. It truly is Gold!  

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Seed

After first sitting down with Seed co-founder Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!

Brain.fm 

Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to my brain.fm app. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day—focus, productivity, relaxation—and they will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).

You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you click here!

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Darin Olien is an exotic superfood expert, supplement formulator, and environmental activist as well as an avid superfood hunter. The founder and visionary of SuperLife, Darin seeks to help individuals live richer, healthier, and more vibrant lives by making simple changes and implementing powerful habits in their daily life. He brings in the six life forces—nutrition, hydration, oxygenation, alkalization, detoxification, and attitude—and encourages responsibility and awareness in all aspects of being. With the right resources, Darin believes anyone can live the greatest expression of their life.

I join Darin in an undisclosed location in Malibu for a chat about his life after the Malibu fires and how he’s using this catastrophe as an opportunity to create a more sustainable lifestyle. We also discuss the destructive effects of technology and what we can do to mitigate their effects on our well-being. Darin shares a wealth of knowledge about water and its science-transcending ability to carry information, in addition to why cultivated foods don’t boast the same nutritional profile as their wild counterparts. With so much chaos in the news and in our spheres of influence these days, it’s easy to panic and become discouraged—but Darin offers a message of hope that’s applicable to everyone, regardless of where you are in this moment: Storms bring regeneration.

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Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Right now, to help the community stock up on quality, life-enhancing essentials, Rising Springs is offering pallet purchasing options. Choose between 40 or 80 five-liter boxes and save almost 50% on normal product cost!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Traeger Grills

I was first introduced to Traeger last year when we grabbed one of their amazing wood-fired grills for our RUNGA experience in Napa. These grills have amazing versatility—if you follow me on Instagram you’ll see I’m making incredible meals all the time now! With their WiFire technology paired with their mobile app that contains over 1500 recipes, any amateur backyard barbeque-r becomes an absolute pro. Cooking is a great cure for cabin fever! Traeger On and stay in a good mood through food.

Visit traegergrills.com/STACKED for more details, and connect with Traeger and the community they’ve built on social media by searching @traegergrills!

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Dr. Chris Shade is back for a timely episode about immunity and how you can use Quicksilver Scientific supplements can help maximize your immune health in the face of the current pandemic. We break down strategies for three different demographics—the typical American, the older adult, and the biohacker—and talk about helpful tricks and tips that will benefit anyone. No matter where you are on your health journey, the protocols we discuss in this episode will help you boost your health and stay well during this chaotic time. Find a sunny spot to sit and dive in!

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KION

Perhaps the most important on our counter right now is KION Aminos. This company offers amazing, scientifically validated products—including some of the cleanest coffee on the planet—but the first thing you’ll see on their site are these aminos. I’ve been doing some intense training lately, and these tablets are key to my recovery. These aminos are also crucial to the production of our neurotransmitters, and we all need optimum serotonin levels right now. Let’s come out of this quarantine fitter and healthier than we went into it!

Head to getkion.com/STACKED and use code STACKED for 20% off your order. This is a one-time-use code, so make it count!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single speck of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses! Especially now that everyone is working from home and spending even more time in front of a computer screen, it’s a great idea to grab a pair of blue-blockers to give your eyes a break and help keep your sleep patterns regular.

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off your entire cart at checkout.

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I hop on the mic all by myself today to talk about key kettlebell exercises—why they’re essential, how to perform them properly, and what you can do to modify them for your fitness and mobility level. My training style evolved through my years of gym ownership and athlete observation to become a minimalistic, low-impact style that promotes balance and functional movement. Whether you’re an average Joe or a high-level athlete, these exercises will activate dormant muscles, bring your mind and body back into alignment, stabilize your core, and help you become truly STACKED.

• The evolution of Joe’s training style, starting back in the gym ownership days (2:00)
• The foundational movements (10:00)
• Why steps are important, and other practices and movements to implement ASAP (13:00)
• Isometric drills for strength (19:00)
• First exercise: Loaded carries (21:30)
• Different ways to perform a loaded carry (34:00)
• Second exercise: Get-ups (45:00)
• Third exercise: Goblet squats (58:00)
• Okay, so what now? Take it to the next level (1:06:00)
• Orion’s Belt, the Windshield Wiper, and the Golden Rule (1:08:00)

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Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at a desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

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I’m on the mic all by myself again for part 2 of my deep dive into key kettlebell exercises—why they’re essential, how to perform them properly, and what you can do to modify them for your fitness and mobility level. My training style evolved through my years of gym ownership and athlete observation to become a minimalistic, low-impact style that promotes balance and functional movement. Whether you’re an average Joe or a high-level athlete, these exercises will activate dormant muscles, bring your mind and body back into alignment, stabilize your core, and help you become truly STACKED.

• The fundamental misconception of what strength is (2:30)
• It’s a fundamental movement, but you have to earn your right to press (8:00)
• The role of the lower body in pressing (16:00)
• Dial in strength, then move on to ballistics (24:30)
• The difference between the swing and the snatch (26:00)
• Building a base for the swing (35:30)
• Two types of breathing (38:30)
• One-hand swings vs. two-hand swings (45:00)
• How to work up to the snatch (55:30)
• Movement recap (1:03:00)
• How to dial it back when things go sideways (1:05:00)

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Traeger Grills

As of this moment, Week 5 of being quarantined in Europe, my Traeger Grill! is what I miss the MOST about my home in LA!  I can only imagine that if I were home right now what I’d be cooking. Chances are I would be practicing my 8-hour slow-cooks of things like beef brisket or ribs. Anyway, Traeger Grills are second-to-none when it comes to the incredible cooking experience and also offer backyard chefs an amazing support system the guides your flavor-journey better than you can imagine. Traeger’s WiFire technology paired with the Traeger App which has over 1500 recipes and that syncs to your grille and built in meat thermometer coaching you through your cook the whole time! If you are in the market for a grille and you want it to be the last time you buy a grille that you can cook for your family and friends for years to come, look no further than Traeger Grills. 

BLUblox 

If you are anything like me, you are always looking to improve your sleep quality. BLUblox makes the highest quality blue-blocking shades on the market, and the only glasses that I know of that have been third-party tested and shown to block 100% of both blue and green light. This light, from ultraviolet spectrum, is what’s emitted by our screens and phones and, in the hours after sunset, has the ability to suppress melatonin production and impair our sleep quality. Wearing BluBlox is perhaps the simplest, most effective way to improve sleep my blocking this light from ever entering your brain. So head on over to BLUblox and use code STACKED at check-out for a 15% discount off your entire cart!

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Named after the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, where she was born, Nicoya Hecht is as unique as her name. She’s the co-founder of Rising Springs, a delivery water service that sources natural mineral water from a spring on a property her family owns in Batholith, Idaho. After initially turning down her husband’s suggestion that they start a business together, Nicoya jumped in with both feet after she discovered a passion for water and wellness. Today, that passion fuels a thriving company and drives her continued pursuit of knowledge.

Nicoya joins me for a quarantine chat about water source quality. We discuss why Americans like their water cold, how natural mineral water improves your health and vitality, and the practices Rising Springs follows to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Nicoya explains what it means to be a water sommelier, and how her learning experience is informing her role as co-founder. This is a full-bodied episode about a substance we interact with every day and that many of us rarely give much thought to, and I know you’ll enjoy learning about the healing benefits of water as much as I did.

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Brain.fm 

Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to my brain.fm app. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day—focus, productivity, relaxation—and they will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).

P.S. You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you click here!

Rising Springs

After listening to this episode, I bet you’re starting to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

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There have been over 2,000 research papers published on the impact of EMF radiation on biology and health, and many of them have demonstrated a clear link between cell phone radiation and cancer. And yet, the media remains largely silent. That’s why Arthur Menard de Calenge decided to take matters into his own hands...and, well, underwear. Using technology first pioneered by NASA for space suits, he created LAMBS EMF-blocking boxer shorts.

LAMBS has generously sponsored this podcast in the past, so you already know how much I love these products. In this episode, Arthur and I get into the why of LAMBS—what EMF is, how much of a threat it really poses, and why we can’t just put radiation-blocking cases on our cell phones. We talk about the mitigation strategies we’ve employed over the years, which of them are realistic in the modern age, and what’s on the horizon for LAMBS. There’s a lot we still don’t know about the effects of radiation, but it pays to be informed. This episode will get you up to speed in no time. Don’t forget to review and subscribe!

• What’s EMF and why does your phone emit it? (7:00)
• What are the negative effects? (10:30)
• Which devices emit more EMF? (17:00)
• The effect of stress on fertility (22:40)
• The chain of events following radiation exposure (27:00)
• EMF-blocking phone cases actually increase exposure (30:00)
• Does airplane mode stop EMF transmission? (34:00)
• We can’t stop 5G—so what do we do? (36:00)
• The origin of Lambs, and how the fabric works (40:00)
• Can EMF pass through walls? (45:00)
• Comfort is important for lifestyle change, and Lambs knows that (51:00)
• There are a lot of weird things going on in tech (55:00)
• Finding a middle ground by mitigating the harmful effects of useful innovations (58:00)
• What’s next for Lambs? (1:01:00)

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Traeger Grills

After five weeks of being quarantined in Europe, I can say with certainty that my Traeger Grill is what I miss the MOST about my home in Los Angeles. I can only imagine that if I were home right now what I’d be cooking. Chances are I would be practicing my 8-hour slow-cooks of beef brisket or ribs. Traeger Grills are second-to-none when it comes to gourmet-quality grilling. Like no other grill, they offer backyard chefs an incredible support system to guide your flavor journey and to ensure the perfection of your end result. Traeger’s WiFire technology paired with the Traeger App (which has over 1500 recipes!) syncs to your grill and built-in meat thermometer, coaching you through the entire process. If you are in the market and you want it to be the last time you buy a grill that you can cook on for  years to come, look no further than Traeger Grills.

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Todd White has a dream job. He flies all over the world to hang out with winemakers, cooking and learning and, of course, drinking wine together. The best part? He wakes up every day with no hangover, ready to meditate and work out and do it all over again. That’s because the wine Todd drinks is natural, free of the toxins, sugars, and other additives that contribute to the unpleasant effects often associated with wine. An expert on the natural wine production process, Todd founded Dry Farm Wines to curate pure artisan wines, derived from grapes grown on small, sustainable family farms, and share them with wine connoisseurs and health enthusiasts around the world.

Todd joins me from California for an in-depth explanation of natural wine production and the factors that set it so far apart from the commercial wine you find in a grocery store or at a restaurant. He gives us some insight into his life as a natural wine producer, what it’s like to traverse the globe to attend natural wine fairs, and how he’s created a business he never wants to sell. We dive into the wine industry’s dirty secrets and unpack some common misconceptions about regulations, label accuracy, and point rating systems. It’s an episode chock-full of fascinating facts that you can share with your friends at a post-quarantine dinner party—don’t forget to bring a bottle of Dry Farm Wines along!

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Seed

After first sitting down with Raja’s Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!

Traeger Grills

After six weeks of being quarantined in Europe, I can say with certainty that my Traeger Grill is what I miss the MOST about my home in Los Angeles. I can only imagine that if I were home right now what I’d be cooking. Chances are I would be practicing my 8-hour slow-cooks of beef brisket or ribs. Traeger Grills are second to none when it comes to gourmet-quality grilling. Like no other grill, they offer backyard chefs an incredible support system to guide your flavor journey and to ensure the perfection of your end result. Traeger’s WiFire technology paired with the Traeger App (which has over 1500 recipes!) syncs to your grill and built-in meat thermometer, coaching you through the entire process. If you are in the market and you want it to be the last time you buy a grill that you can cook on for  years to come, look no further than Traeger Grills.

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Aptly deemed “one of the most versatile fitness entrepreneurs in the industry,” Kris Gethin has covered some serious ground in his 45 years. From natural pro bodybuilding to Ironman endurance training, Kris has tried it, coached it, and written about it. He also created Kaged Muscle, an ultra-premium sports nutrition supplement company, pioneered the DTP training method, founded healthkik.com, and hosts the Knowledge and Mileage podcast. Kris’ extensive experience has informed his unconventional—but more sustainable—approach to training for performance, building muscle, and eating to support specific goals.

Kris joins me from his treadmill to share his journey from living on the edge of burnout to promoting a holistic lifestyle for more balanced training that accomplishes goals while also promoting longevity. He takes us back in time to his early days of bodybuilding, looks critically at the books he wrote before he understood true wellness, and unpacks the approach he takes both with his own health and training and with his clients and athletes. We explore some common practices of both bodybuilders and endurance athletes, and discuss better alternatives that don’t require compromise. No matter what kind of fitness you’re into, you’ll learn something from this episode!

Check out KagedMuscle.com and use code TEAMKM15 to save on all products! Interested in joining Kris’ community or signing up for online training? Visit HealthKik.com.

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Vivo Barefoot

Vivobarefoot can help you reduce pain and improve your posture and performance by getting you out of shoes that don't serve you. With 30 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments in each foot, it's imperative to opt for footwear that's wide, flexible, and thin to connect with the ground and feed good information up the chain. Tight muscles aren't a sign that your body is fighting against you—it's your body's response to bad shoes. Switch to Vivobarefoot and experience the difference!

P.S. You've got nothing to lose: Vivobarefoot offers a 100-day free trial and these shoes come in a variety of styles, from CrossFit shoes to hiking boots.

Use code STACKED to save 15% on vivobarefoot.com.

Seed

After first sitting with Seed’s founders, Raja and Ara, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 16 strain-specific clinical studies as well as 13 in vitro/ex vivo mechanistic studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (punicalagins isolated and purified from Indian pomegranate) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!

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Rejecting the approach of “standard care,” Dr. Will Cole dives deep into each of his patients’ presenting symptoms to find the physiological, biochemical, and hormonal causes that lie at the root of so many modern health concerns and illnesses. He uses groundbreaking testing and analysis techniques to personalize his healthcare treatment for each patient and provides the support they need to take charge of their health for themselves. A leading functional medicine expert and one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will specializes in health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems.

I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Will about homeostasis and how he brings his patients back to a place of balance after living in a state of unhealth. We discuss autoimmune triggers, the value of sleep and morning routines, gratitude, inflammation, and what a healthy use of technology looks like. Dr. Will talks about ways in which wellness can be taken to an extreme and breaks down the steps he takes to intervene when exercise and mindfulness become detrimental rather than elevating. With a deep-seated understanding of the importance of treating each patient as a complex human being and not a set of labs, Dr. Will’s approach to addressing chronic illness and restoring wellbeing is changing lives and breaking harmful habits for good. Elite biohackers and average Joes alike can benefit from his vast knowledge of functional medicine.

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Kion

Perhaps the most important supplement on our counter right now is KION Aminos. This company offers amazing, scientifically validated products—including some of the cleanest coffee on the planet—but the first thing you’ll see on their site are these aminos. I’ve been doing some intense training lately, and these tablets are key to my recovery. These aminos are also crucial to the production of our neurotransmitters, and we all need optimum serotonin levels right now. Let’s come out of this quarantine fitter and healthier than we went into it!

Head to getkion.com/STACKED and use code STACKED for 20% off your order. This is a one-time-use code, so make it count!

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My very first guest is back! Dr. Jen Esquer is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and she’s ranked as one of the Best Fitness Trainers on Instagram by Shape Magazine. Her resume is impressive, but what’s even cooler is her mission: to help anyone who’s willing to learn how to listen to their own body to address pain at the source and establish the foundation for true, sustainable health. Doc Jen does private sports therapy, creates online programs and workshops, and is featured as a speaker at fitness gatherings worldwide (when gatherings were happening worldwide, that is). Always on the move, Jen hosts her own podcast now – the Optimal Body Podcast – and recently got engaged!

We get right down to it with an in-depth exploration of common pain complaints and how the overly cushioned footwear so many of us are conditioned to gravitate toward is causing problems all the way up the chain. I share my experience with Spartan-racing soccer players, and Doc Jen gives us the PT’s view of what’s actually happening when we experience knee, hip, and back pain. Of course we talk about my favorite minimalist shoes, made by Vivobarefoot (Jen loves them too!), and how to transition into them gradually. We discuss the hang-ups that might prevent people from embracing more ergonomic footwear, and make a list of conditions under which minimalist shoes aren’t actually the best choice. If you haven’t listened to my episode with Kris Gethin, I highly recommend you start there for an intro into minimalist footwear. Then check this episode out to learn how the shoes you wear can help you become healthier.

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Vivobarefoot 

Vivobarefoot can help you reduce pain and improve your posture and performance by getting you out of shoes that don't serve you. With 30 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments in each foot, it's imperative to opt for footwear that's wide, flexible, and thin to connect with the ground and feed good information up the chain. Tight muscles aren't a sign that your body is fighting against you—it's your body's response to bad shoes. Switch to Vivobarefoot and experience the difference!

P.S. You've got nothing to lose: Vivobarefoot offers a 100-day free trial and these shoes come in a variety of styles, from CrossFit shoes to hiking boots.

Use code STACKED10 to save 10% on vivobarefoot.com.

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I’m on the mic by myself this week to give you an in-depth look at Emilía’s supplementation routine during her pregnancy. As possibly “the world’s first keto vegan,” she had some unique challenges to overcome – not to mention that we’ve traveled extensively during quarantine and she gave birth in Europe! It’s been quite an adventure just getting to the moment of birth but we are thrilled to have welcomed our son Leon Thor DiStefano into the world and excited for the future of our family. Mom and baby are both healthy and recovering well, and we wanted to share the supplements and strategies that helped to see them safely through pregnancy and labor. We hope you’ll gain some valuable wisdom from this episode – whether you’re thinking about starting a family, already expecting, curious about potential nutritional deficiencies as a vegan, or just wanting to learn more about wellness!

This episode was [unofficially] sponsored by:

STRONG COFFEE COMPANY

If you want to make the ultimate cup of coffee that contains everything you’d normally have to add yourself in under 30 seconds no matter where you are, STRONG COFFEE is your solution. Just use code “joedi” at www.strongcoffeecompany.com and you’ll save 15% off your purchase!

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STRONG Coffee Company founder and CEO Adam Von Rothfelder is BACK for a jam-packed episode about fatherhood, the “perfect” workout, training strategies when you’re on a tight time budget, why whey protein deserves a place in your supplement stack, what a global pandemic looks like when you have young kids, the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, and our culture’s obsession with extremes. It’s a long one, I won’t lie to you, but Adam is so much fun to talk to and he has an incredible amount of wisdom and insight to share. Plus, he teases the newest addition to the STRONG Coffee lineup somewhere in this episode, and you're going to want to know what's on the horizon. Mix up a coffee, settle in, and enjoy!

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount of the expensive supplements that survives the acidity of the gut and digestive process is surprisingly low. This is why former two-time podcast guest, Dr. Chris Shade, developed the world’s most advanced nutrient delivery system for his products. And in June 2020, Dr Shade released what may be the most potent immune system support formula on the planet! The product is called Immune Charge+™ and it is a potent, high-dose liposomal blend of foundational vitamins C, A, D, E, K1, K2, and Haschberg European black elderberry — all delivered in a small 4oz shot that will become your body’s first-line defenses against unexpected health challenges. 

Click HERE for Immune Charge+™ , the union of Mother Nature and modern science in an exceptionally convenient, highly bioavailable single dose. 

Are you new to Quicksilver Scientific? Save 15% off your entire cart with code “STACKED”

Returning Quicksilver customer?  Save 10% on all orders with code “STACKED10”

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Daniel DeBaun is an internationally recognized expert on electromagnetic radiation, or EMF. His interest and his concern grew over the course of his 30 years of work in the telecommunications industry. As an industry authority overseeing the analysis of EMF interference, Dan saw firsthand just how disruptive EMF can be to our brains and our health. He has written and spoken extensively about health issues related to EMF, guesting frequently on national radio and TV programs. Together with Ryan DeBaun, he co-wrote Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology, and co-founded DefenderShield®️, a company that produces “the most effective EMF radiation shielding technology for electronic devices ever developed.”

Dan joins me from afar to dive into the research on EMF and why it isn’t common knowledge, despite the clear link between radiation and cancer. He explains how his background in telecommunications shaped his interest – and then his concern – in EMF and the role it plays in disrupting our connection to the environment. We discuss hypersensitivity and why it affects certain people disproportionately, what factors make liver detoxes such an unpleasant experience, the effects of RF on pregnancy, and whether 5G is more or less harmful than Bluetooth. It’s not exactly a lighthearted chat, but don’t worry: Protecting yourself and your family is easier than you might think, and Dan offers all kinds of tips for reducing the danger of EMF in your home and your life.

In This Episode:

DefenderShield.com (Use code STACKED for 20% OFF)

Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology 

The New Biology of Water

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KION Aminos

If you haven’t already heard me talk about KION, you’ve got to check this company out. It offers amazing, scientifically validated products—including some of the cleanest coffee on the planet—but the product I want to highlight today is called KION Flex. Formulated by Ben Greenfield, it’s a natural supplement for joint health that’s been proven to reduce temporary joint discomfort from overuse, decrease exercise-related soreness and swelling, support a healthy inflammatory response to physical activity, and promote optimal joint health, flexibility, and mobility.* I’ve been dealing with nagging elbow issues for a couple weeks now, but supplementing with a combination of KION Aminos and Flex has made a huge difference in my pain levels!

Head to getkion.com/STACKED and use code STACKED for 20% off your order. This is a one-time-use code, so make it count!

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It’s just me on the mic again this week, breaking down some common causes for stress and how to approach your training when you’re feeling the effects of sleeplessness, anxiety, or mental fatigue. Given the prevalence of sayings like “no pain, no gain,” and popular fitness methodologies like CrossFit and HIIT, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that fitness isn’t worthwhile if every workout isn’t an all-or-nothing, max-effort beatdown that leaves you lying in a puddle of your own sweat. When you’re already feeling beat down, that kind of training is neither appealing nor beneficial. But that doesn’t mean you have to take a break from fitness completely – you just have to be smarter about it. This episode will give you a good idea of what that looks like, from general elements to specific workout ideas. Enjoy!

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Traeger Grills

One of the things I talk about in today’s show is the idea of cultivating a powerful, confident relationship inside of our own bodies. Apart from the training we do and the food we eat, a key way to develop that relationship is through cooking. Cooking is the practice of nourishing our minds, souls, and bodies. Nowadays, so many of us are cooking less and eating meals that don’t take a lot of time or patience to make, and I think there’s a big piece missing from our human experience when we remove cooking. 

With 6-in-1 functionality, Traeger makes grills that enable you to create some of the most amazing meals you’ve ever had. Traeger Grills are second to none when it comes to gourmet-quality grilling. Like no other grill, they offer backyard chefs an incredible support system to guide your flavor journey and to ensure the perfection of your end result. Traeger’s WiFire technology paired with the Traeger App (which has over 1500 recipes!) syncs to your grill and built-in meat thermometer, coaching you through the entire process. If you are in the market and you want to buy a grill that you can cook on for years to come, look no further than Traeger Grills.

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Galahad Clark is a seventh-generation member of the Quaker family that founded Clarks shoes in England in 1825. Despite being born into this established footwear legacy, Galahad decided to forge his own path by creating Vivobarefoot, a natural and minimal shoe company. Not one to take the easy road, Galahad recognized the need for a shift back to basics and took the opportunity to develop footwear that provides protection while allowing for natural motion and maximum sensory feedback. It was a slow start, but the barefoot shoe movement is growing as an increasing number of people discover the joys of foot freedom.

I sat down to chat with Galahad about his experience as the self-proclaimed “black sheep” of a family known for their shoe company. He explains the vision and direction of Vivobarefoot and shares some insight into the future of materials for greater sustainability. We discuss the best way to transition to barefoot shoes, how the Sami people are doing it right, and how much of a difference minimalist footwear (or no footwear at all) can make in kids’ movement patterns and skeletal alignment. It’s a super informative, no-nonsense chat that draws a strong line between foot health and overall well-being. Prepare to be fascinated! (And don’t forget to subscribe.)

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Vivobarefoot

As you've heard by now, Vivobarefoot shoes are an incredible “biohack” that have helped thousands reduce pain and improve performance by ridding them of the unnatural cushion, heels, and inflexibility of most footwear. Vivobarefoot shoes support Mother Nature’s design and bring us back to a more natural, ground-connected experience that allows our anatomical “stack” to realign itself once again. 

If you are ready to optimize your mobility the natural way, try Vivobarefoot shoes with absolutely nothing to lose! Just use code STACKED10 at vivobarefoot.com and you’ll save 10% off your entire cart and receive Vivo’s 100-day risk-free trial.

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Paul Chek is a legend. Recognized for his work in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management, and holistic wellness, Paul has been changing lives for over 30 years with his unique and effective approach to treatment and education. He’s the founder of the Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology (CHEK) Institute, an international speaker and consultant, the host of the Living 4D with Paul Chek podcast, and the author or co-author of 11 books to date, including How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy!

As you can tell from the title, this episode has a lot of scope. Paul is incredibly knowledgeable about all things nutrition and how the food you eat affects not only your physical health but also your mental and spiritual well-being. He shares the backstory of the “butter in coffee” phenomenon he pioneered, explains how our bodies tell us what is and isn’t good for us, and unpacks the six foundation principles of health. We explore the taxonomic tree, chat about various forms of muscle testing, and look at the ideas that many fad diets and eating methodologies have in common. The end of this episode is a bit of a cliff hanger, so stay tuned for part 2!

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Immune Charge+™ is potent, high-dose liposomal blend of foundational vitamins C, A, D, E, K1, K2, and Haschberg European black elderberry – all delivered in a single shot to support your body’s first-line defenses against unexpected health challenges. 

Dr. Shade and I discuss Immune Charge+ on this podcast entitled Boosting Your Immune System.

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Kion Aminos

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or keto diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.*

The amino acid utilization of Kion Aminos is a whopping 99%, meaning your body is actually absorbing and utilizing the essential amino acids it needs.* Plus, Kion Aminos are formulated in the exact, scientifically validated proportions needed for maximum utilization and absorbed by the body within twenty minutes.* So if you’re running from the gym, in need of a quick energy boost, staving off hunger pangs, or in the middle of a long workout, you can easily give your body the support it needs – and fast.

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Paul Chek is the original holistic nutrition and lifestyle guru. If you listened to Part 1 of this show, you heard Paul share just a small fraction of his wisdom and on today’s show we dive a lot deeper. Now, I’ll warn you, a lot of people won’t be ready to hear some of what Paul shares on today’s show, from the idea that bacon might not be too good for us all the way to exposing the interests and history of government agencies, and finally landing on the spiritual beliefs he holds to explain the world we are currently living in. 

Paul has practiced in the realms of deep spirituality since he was a child. He has studied religion and philosophy more deeply than anybody I’ve ever met. Personally, I choose to trust Paul’s word above anyone else’s with the health decisions I make for myself and for my son. That doesn’t mean you should do the same – in fact, one of the first lessons Paul shares with his students is that you should not simply BELIEVE in what he’s saying just because he’s saying it. You owe it to yourself and others to do your OWN research, your own investigation, and your own spiritual practice to discover the truth that YOU believe. And it’s in that vein that I share today’s show with you. You don’t hear this kind of candid, highly educated discourse very often these days. And it is only when we are exposed to a diverse field of opinions that we can become truly educated and discerning. Challenge your preconceived ideas!

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Vivobarefoot

As you’ve heard by now, Vivobarefoot shoes are an incredible “biohack” that have helped thousands reduce pain and improve performance by ridding them of the unnatural cushion, heels, and inflexibility of most footwear. Vivobarefoot shoes support Mother Nature’s design and bring us back to a more natural, ground-connected experience that allows our anatomical “stack” to realign itself once again. 

If you are ready to optimize your mobility the natural way, try Vivobarefoot shoes with absolutely nothing to lose! Just use code STACKED10 at vivobarefoot.com and you’ll save 10% off your entire cart and receive Vivo’s 100-day risk-free trial.

Quicksilver Scientific

Immune Charge+™ is potent, high-dose liposomal blend of foundational vitamins C, A, D, E, K1, K2, and Haschberg European black elderberry – all delivered in a single shot to support your body’s first-line defenses against unexpected health challenges. 

Dr. Shade and I discuss Immune Charge+ on this podcast entitled Boosting Your Immune System.

Click HERE to take your immune system to the next level with Immune Charge+™. 

Use code “STACKED” to save 15% on your FIRST order and code “STACKED10"“ to save 10% on subsequent orders!

Kion Aminos

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or keto diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.*

The amino acid utilization of Kion Aminos is a whopping

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Jared Veldheer is a former (?) NFL offensive tackle with an impressive resume, having played for the Raiders, Cardinals, Broncos, and Packers over the course of his 10-year career. (Is it really over though? Not even Veldheer knows!) His experience as a professional athlete gave him considerable insight into good recovery and maintenance practices, and now he’s on a mission to share his knowledge about health and wellness with a wider audience through his YouTube channel and other platforms. The father of two children, Jared is dedicated to passing on his healthy habits and exposing his kids to the world around them through international travel.

Jared joins me virtually to offer a glimpse into what it’s really like to be an NFL player. He discusses the difference between playing hurt and playing injured (and how a hurt can turn into an injury if you’re not careful), his process of discovering recovery and maintenance tools and then sharing his strategies with his teammates, and just how many team meetings he was required to attend in a given week. We talk about our favorite biohacks, including red light therapy, box breathing, and ice baths, and Jared gives us some insight into linebacker nutrition and the changes he’s made in his diet since retiring. Even given his imposing stature, there’s a whole lot more to Jared Veldheer than meets the eye. This guy is definitely one to watch!

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Traeger Grills

One of the things I talk about often is the idea of cultivating a powerful, confident relationship inside of our own bodies. Apart from the training we do and the food we eat, a key way to develop that relationship is through cooking. Cooking is the practice of nourishing our minds, souls, and bodies. Nowadays, so many of us are cooking less and eating meals that don’t take a lot of time or patience to make, and I think there’s a big piece missing from our human experience when we remove cooking. 

With 6-in-1 functionality, Traeger makes grills that enable you to create some of the most amazing meals you’ve ever had. Traeger Grills are second to none when it comes to gourmet-quality grilling. Like no other grill, they offer backyard chefs an incredible support system to guide your flavor journey and to ensure the perfection of your end result. Traeger’s WiFire technology paired with the Traeger App (which has over 1500 recipes!) syncs to your grill and built-in meat thermometer, coaching you through the entire process. If you are in the market and you want to buy a grill that you can cook on for years to come, look no further than Traeger Grills.

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Dr. Stuart McGill is a renowned expert. In fact, myself and many others would consider him the pretty undisputed authority on back pain. He’s had a profound influence on my own training as well as the programming that I do for people around the world every month. A professor at the University of Waterloo for over 30 years, Dr. McGill’s work generated over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, contributed to several textbooks, and garnered international awards. His knowledge and expertise has informed leading personal training certifications, core training programs, and prominent workshops like RKC and StrongFit.

Joining me from Canada, Dr. Stuart (or Stu, as he asks me to call him) proves an exceptionally good sport as I throw a number of complex questions his way. Dr. Stu shares insight into his work with the St. Louis Cardinals and explains how he was able to predict back injuries before they happened with 100% accuracy. He also gives us a glimpse into his diagnostic methods and walks us through how approaches to training should change over time to support shifting goals and advance longevity. Want relief from your back pain? Start here!

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Vivobarefoot

Anecdotally, a significant number of people have experienced relief from much of their back pain after spending more time barefoot or switching to a pair of Vivobarefoot shoes. Squishing our feet into stiff, heeled shoes disrupts the entire postural chain that’s connected to our feet! Suddenly our knees operate a little less optimally, our backs are a little tilted, and our shoulders are a little forward – all because of the crazy shoe tech that’s supposed to be making us more comfortable. The response is often tension, and that tension resides in our backs and hips. 

Vivobarefoot shoes, on the other hand, are wide, lightweight, and zero drop to reconnect and “rewild” us to our natural gait patterns and muscular systems from toe to head. They’re perfect for every occasion, from casual wear to training, and they’re made from sustainable materials!

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Quicksilver Scientific

I’ve told you about my favorite QS products, like NAD+ Gold and Immune Charge, but now these rockstars have created something called the Quarantine Recovery Program. Sign up on the website and be the first to receive when it drops! 

It’s a three-month kit that starts with a 30-day restore program, which includes a total-body detox and a liver detox (with alcohol consumption up about 55% since lockdown began, this something a lot of people could probably use). Month two is all about activating natural cellular detoxification pathways through AMPK stimulation. AMPK is essentially the metabolic master switch that tells the body to convert fat into usable fuel. Month three is all about elevating energy production, with amazing products that include a brand new NAD booster called NAD Platinum. It contains the same NMN as NAD Gold, with added nutraceuticals and molecules to give the effects even more of a boost.

These guys at Quicksilver make the best nutraceuticals that I know of. Head on over to QuicksilverScientific.com and use code STACKED10 at checkout to save 10% on your order – or, if you’ve never placed an order before, use code STACKED to save an extra 5%!

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