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Boundless Body Radio

Casey Ruffmyboundlessbody.com

Boundless Body Radio explores the wide range of health and fitness! We will be speaking with our amazing guests about the lifestyle factors that keep them at the top- low carbohydrate, ketogenic, and carnivore nutrition, movement, stress management, and so much more! Please rate and review us, and subscribe to get all the latest content! Let us show you how to create your BOUNDLESS life!

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Seed Oil Madness with Tucker Goodrich! 078

Send us a text They are SEED OILS, not vegetable oils, and they are TOXIC . Tucker Goodrich is a warrior against this horrible sludge that is destroying people's health. He is a technology expert who designs, runs, and debugs complex systems in high-risk financial environments. When his health failed him, he started investigating in the same way that he TAUGHT HIMSELF how to manage large, complex software systems by looking at the data, and realized that oxidized vegetable oils were ubiquitously...

Apr 02, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 78

Man the Fat Hunter with Dr. Miki Ben-Dor! 077

Send us a text Who are we, and how did we get to where we are today? Our guest knows a thing or two about that! Dr. Miki Ben-Dor is a paleoanthropologist and specializes in understanding that period of our evolution, known as The Stone Age . He retired from his successful career as an economist at age 52 to pursue his passion for our species, and got his PhD in Archeology from the University of Tel-Aviv. He has released several studies, but his paper about Man the Fat Hunter blew my mind. He rel...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 77

Connecting Diet and Spirituality with João Franco! 076

Send us a text What an incredible conversation. I haven't met João in person, but we may have been separated at birth (especially since we both speak Portuguese!). João has been on a carnivore diet for over 1,000 days! He was able to improve his health, get lean and fit, and increase his mental capacity. My favorite part of the episode is right around minute 23, when he describes how this diet has helped him be more grateful, to be more patient and loving with those around him, and how it has in...

Mar 29, 202159 minEp. 76

The Low-Carb Cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher! 075

Send us a text Walking into a grocery store an hour before this interview with a highly respected cardiologist was a mistake. I learned all I needed to know about heart health ! Or did I? Just because boxes and bags and cans are screaming at us and telling us that they are healthy doesn't mean that they are! And the Low-Carb Cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher knows all about that! We have learned so much from him over the years, about cholesterol, atherosclerosis, statin drugs, and finding the true pat...

Mar 26, 202157 minEp. 75

Sugar Mode OFF with Shun Foreman! 074

Send us a text Shun Foreman knows how the keep SUGAR MODE OFF ! She is a registered nurse with over two decades of work experience. Now, she is one of five founders of SUGARx GLOBAL, which helps people overcome their addiction to sugar! With her degree and passion around human rights and social justice, she focuses her attention on helping communities of color rise above the misinformation around healthy food and the damages of sugar in the diet. And yes, we will buy some of those great t-shirts...

Mar 24, 202156 min

Toxic Vegetable Oils with Dr. Chris Knobbe! 073

Send us a text Help us Dr. Chris Knobbe. You're our only hope. We managed to get through the entire podcast with a single Star Wars joke, so there you go! Dr. Chris Knobbe is no joke. He is an Ophthalmologist and professor emeritus at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His specialty is researching are-related macular degeneration ( AMD ), and he knows his stuff. Today we discuss the horrific, toxic sludge that we call "vegetable oil". Sounds healthy, right? Well watch this. GRO...

Mar 22, 202158 minEp. 73

Sugar Addiction with Jayn Steele! 072

Send us a text “The critical question is whether [sugar] is actually an addictive substance, or if people just act like it is”. -Charles C Mann If you feel like you can't leave sweet treats alone, you aren't the only one. Jayn Steele certainly can relate! Jayn is a certified food addiction counselor and addiction recovery coach. She specializes in addressing issues related to excessive dieting and sugar addiction. She has gone through the process of overcoming emotional issues relating to food a...

Mar 19, 20211 hrEp. 72

Muscle and Protein with Prof. Stuart Phillips! 071

Send us a text An interview with a legend! Professor Stuart Phillips is an absolute expert in all things related to the importance of muscle. He has published literally hundreds of papers on the topic, has won several awards for his research, and has made appearances on stages, interviews, and podcasts all over the world. In this episode we learn why muscle mass is so important, especially as we age, the importance of exercise and strength training, and the importance of nutrition and protein co...

Mar 17, 20211 hrEp. 71

Fighting The Migraine Epidemic with Dr. Angela Stanton! 070

Send us a text What an amazing conversation with a brilliant person, all about migraines! Dr. Angela Stanton is a neuroeconomist who evaluates changes in human behavior, including chronic pain, decision making, and hormonal variations in the brain. As a long-term sufferer of migraines herself, she has dedicated her life to finding their root cause and developed the Stanton Migraine Protocol . She has written many books , including Fighting the Migraine Epidemic: Complete Guide: How to Treat and ...

Mar 15, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 70

BONUS! My Interview on Zen Sammich Podcast! 069

Send us a text This is an extended bonus episode of my interview on the Zen Sammich podcast! Mark Reid is former guest on our show , so it's no surprise that he's also a great host! Be sure to check our the podcast and subscribe, rate and review his work. Find Mark at- zensammich.com Zen Sammich podcast Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!...

Mar 13, 202134 minEp. 69

The Alzheimer's Antidote with Amy Berger, CNS, MS! 068

Send us a text Amy Berger, MS, CNS , returns to Boundless Body Radio ! After helping us simplify and demystify how we choose to use carbohydrates in our diets , this time we focused on her first book, The Alzheimer's Antidote: Using a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet to Fight Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, and Cognitive Decline . Amy helps us view Alzheimer's Disease as one with metabolic roots, and the reason why some people now call it "type 3 diabetes". Amy has an incredible website and blog, named...

Mar 12, 202159 minEp. 68

The Vegetarian Myth with Bestselling Author Lierre Keith 067

Send us a text So you think you love animals? We think Lierre Keith loves them more. After strictly following a vegan diet for two decades, and the expense of her own health, she had to begin eating animal products again. After learning the truth about the sustainability, politics, and human health aspect of only eating plants, she wrote the highly acclaimed The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability in 2009. The book is hard hitting and honest, with a few hilarious anecdotes mixed i...

Mar 10, 202157 minEp. 67

Staying Power with (My Dad!) Sportscaster Wesley Ruff! 066

Send us a text Utah's longest tenured sportscaster just so happens to be my old man! It's was a blast to record with him. He has been named Utah Sportscaster of the Year five times, the Bill Howard Citizen of the Year (an award later renamed after my dad) three times, and has won numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. He has great stories about covering the Utah Jazz, getting stuck in the '92 riots in LA, and a lot of great advice about how to live your dream, and stick wi...

Mar 08, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 66

Live Your Own Fit with Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs! 065

Send us a text Pete Jacobs knows all about how to enduring! He is the 2012 Ironman Triathlete World Champion! Today he is a health and performance coach who specializes in helping his clients facilitate world-class health, energy, and performance! He is the co-founder of Live Your Own Fit , a virtual health, wellness and performance coaching company that provides one-on-one and group coaching. He is also the host of the Live Your Own Fit Podcast. Pete’s resilience and knowledge stems from his ow...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 65

Overcoming Adversity with Empathy with ER Doctor Cameron Meyer! 064

Send us a text What an incredible interview with Dr. Cameron Meyer . Dr. Meyer is an attending physician in the emergency room at the Fairfield Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio . He is known as "The Jack Of All Trades" by people who know him. Be he just likes to help people when they need it the most, on what is usually one of the worst days for his patients. A few years ago, he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia , and was told that he had 5 years to live. But after grappling with the ne...

Mar 03, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 64

The Low Carb Athlete with Debbie Potts! 063

Send us a text We had a blast speaking with Debbie Potts , a health and fitness icon! Debbie has been in the health and fitness world for over two decades! She is an author, speaker, coach, and puts out a ton of great content! Her book is called Life is Not a Race... It is a Journey: Learn why you need to pace the WHOLE you with the WHOLESTIC Method , and it is available on Amazon! She even worked with USAT Coach Bob Seebohar several years ago, who was the first person to introduce me to the con...

Mar 01, 202156 minEp. 63

The Sodfather Dr. Peter Ballerstedt on Raising Cattle! 062

Send us a text The Sodfather is going to make you an offer that you can't refuse . Dr. Peter Ballerstedt was bequeathed the title of The Sodfather, and for good reason. Dr. Ballerstedt is a forage agronomist and ruminant nutritionist, a perfect person to ask about the many myths surrounding raising cattle. Are their farts destroying the planet? How much water do they consume? And does red meat give us heart disease? The Sodfather addresses all of these concerns, and more! And he just started thi...

Feb 26, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 62

Mastering Endurance with Bestselling Professor Timothy Noakes! 061

Send us a text Professor Timothy Noakes shouldn't need much of an introduction! He is an OG in the world of health and fitness. He is a bestselling author of several books. Lore of Running was written in 1986, and is considered to be a bible for the sport! It has been revised several times, and he is working on a new revision as we speak! In total, he has written over 750 scientific books and articles. Yet, in 2014, one of his Tweets about a low-carb diet was targeted, and an intense legal battl...

Feb 24, 20211 hrEp. 61

Cancer As A Metabolic Disease with Dr. Thomas Seyfried! 060

Send us a text Dr. Thomas Seyfried is a true warrior in the fight against cancer. He has dedicated his life to finding the true causes of the disease that kills so many Americans , including my mother in 2006. He wrote a book in 2012 called "Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On The Origins, Management, and Treatment of Cancer" The money and research that has been poured into thinking that cancer is a genetic disease had been controversial, and hasn't improved many outcomes for the diagnosed patient...

Feb 22, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 60

BONUS! Army Vet. Cam Morgensen Returns to Talk About The Journey! 059

Send us a text Cam Morgensen returns to Boundless Body Radio for our monthly tradition! We had such a great time talking last month , so we decided to choose another topic and have an unscripted conversation about it! Today we discussed focusing on the journey rather than the destination, and talked about the upcoming race season! Like this conversation? Message us at train@myboundlessbody.com and let us know what topics you'd like us to cover in the future! Find Cam at- IG- mtbcameron Find Boun...

Feb 20, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 59

Become Your Own Back Mechanic with Prof. Stuart McGill! 058

Send us a text Becoming your own back mechanic? What a great idea! Professor Stuart McGill shows us how! Back pain is a big problem for so many people. And Professor McGill has spend his life becoming a true master of his craft. As a professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo for 30 years, he has helped thousands of people to not only get out of pain, but to learn how to assess and correct issues for themselves. His book Back Mechanic was so important for us and the people we work with for...

Feb 19, 202159 minEp. 58

Redefining Success with Ultramarathon Runner Prof. Ryan Chukuske! 057

Send us a text Professor Ryan Chukuske is helping us understand the true meaning of success! After he found running, he had some lofty goals, like say, run 100 miles..... at one time. And he decided to write a book about his experience. But he never finished the race, dropping out at mile 68. So why did he write the book? Sometimes our failures are our greatest teachers. And getting back up and trying again can lead to our greatest successes. Prof. Chukuske went on to run more races and wrote mo...

Feb 17, 202158 minEp. 57

Appreciating History With Professor Chris White! 056

Send us a text It has turned into a bit of cliché, but learning from our history can teach us quite a bit about current events. And that's why Professor Christopher White was the perfect person to talk to! Prof. White teaches history at Marshall University, and he is a busy dude! He has written several books , specializing on the insane drug wars in Latin America, and teaches several courses related to those issues. Recently, he has began hosting a podcast called COVID in West Virginia with Chri...

Feb 15, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 56

Getting Angry with Bestselling Trainer Vinnie Tortorich! 055

Send us a text WE WILL PAY YOU TO WATCH VINNIE TORTORICH'S FILMS. You heard that right. We will personally pay you to watch Fat: A Documentary , or Fat: A Documentary 2 . Send me your Venmo, and I will pay you. That's how strongly I feel about these amazing films. Why is Vinnie angry? He's angry that the fitness world is screwing you over. He's angry that we embraced the ridiculous Food Pyramid in the '90's . He's angry that people are making money on lies. Vinnie isn't an angry person, in fact ...

Feb 12, 202158 minEp. 55

Healing Trauma With Superstar Theo Fleury! 054

Send us a text Theo Fleury is the first hockey player I remember idolizing as a five year old kid, watching him play for my beloved Salt Lake Golden Eagles . Due to his height at 5'6", he almost wasn't even drafted . But he thrived as a professional hockey player. He has won a gold medal with Canada in 2002, the Stanley Cup with the Flames in 1989, the Turner Cup with the Golden Eagles in 1988, made the NHL all-star team seven times, and set several scoring records . But Theo had a secret; after...

Feb 10, 202150 minEp. 54

ChiRunning with Bestselling Author Danny Dreyer! 053

Send us a text This is a conversation we've wanted to have for years! Danny Dreyer made the realization that the Eastern practice of tai chi could be integrated with his Western lifestyle and running, and ChiRunning was born! Balance, mindfulness, yin and yang, connection, and movement all join forces in his running techniques. He has written several books, but the bestseller ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach To Effortless, Injury-Free Running was the one that caught our attention years ago a...

Feb 08, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 53

Diving Deep with World Record Holding Free Diver Tanya Streeter 052

Send us a text Tanya Streeter knows how to go deep! In 2002, Tanya broke the world record for "no limits" free diving by going down to a depth of (think about this) 525 feet. She successfully set the record for both women and men, and to this day, still holds the record for the women's classification . But she didn't stop there. She has continued to be an advocate of the sport, and has devoted a massive amount of time and energy into the conservation of the oceans. She delivered this incredible ...

Feb 05, 202154 minEp. 52

End Your Carb Confusion Part Two with Bestselling Author Dr. Eric Westman! 051

Send us a text If you are still confused about carbs after the amazing episode we did with Amy Berger MS, CNS , Dr. Eric Westman should help clear everything up again! Dr. Westman got into medicine to help people but found that the system wasn't working. After a few of his patients got healthy using the Atkins Diet , he got curious and reached out to Dr. Atkins. He's never looked back! He is the New York Times Bestselling Author of The New Atkins for a New You with doctors Volek and Phinney, and...

Feb 03, 202159 minEp. 51

The Big Fat Surprise with NY Times Bestselling Author Nina Teicholz! 050

Send us a text Bestselling science journalist Nina Teicholz has been such an amazing influence in our lives, I couldn't even get through reading the introduction without getting emotional. Nina wrote the most incredible book in 2014 called The Big Fat Surprise . It took nearly a decade of research and writing to complete, and it is a masterpiece of journalistic science. Nina is also the Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition , a non-profit, non-partisan group, free from industry funding, ...

Feb 01, 202154 minEp. 50

Getting Salty with Redmond Real Salt's Darryl Bosshardt! 049

Send us a text Today we got a salted. Darryl Bosshardt from Redmond Real Salt (we LOVE their products but have no affiliation) appears on our show to talk about this important nutrient, but we didn't get salty! We discussed the myths about the "benefits" of a low-salt diet and why most people should be consuming MORE salt, not less! We also discuss natural forms of salt, how and where to find them, and why they are better than most kinds of table salt! But are we done telling salt jokes? Na. Fin...

Jan 29, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 49
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