In this episode, I dive into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Matthew Nelson. Matthew is a client of mine and he just competed in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament. We dive into his motivation behind starting martial arts. We cover some of the history of Jiu-Jitsu. He takes us through some of the lessons he's learned thus far. We also discuss how the ketogenic diet has proven advantageous for him with his Jiu-Jitsu. I learned a ton from this episode and have a newfound respect for the sport of...
Jul 13, 2018•58 min
In this episode, I speak with superhuman Kristin Rowell. Kristen broke her leg in 10 places but didn't let that slow her down. She runs marathons AND competes as a bodybuilder. We dive into optimizing performance and staying motivated to excel at the process. We touch on how to avoid making excuses when life knocks you down. Kristin tells us how she manipulates and tracks her macros to reach her goals. She also dives into meditation and gives us her top two tips for women. This was a great conve...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr
In this episode, Trevor White and I discuss how to find fulfillment in life. Rather than stay trapped in the 9 to 5 job that leaves him empty, he decided to make some moves and pursue his passion; helping others and providing value. He's been able to leverage the ketogenic lifestyle and the ever-growing community to carve out a niche for himself and bring good into the world. In doing so, he's learned more about himself and what truly is important. He's taken steps to minimize the materialistic ...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I speak with Shawn Wells on the deeper benefits of Keto. Shawn has been implementing keto for the past 20 years. We go far beyond just using the ketogenic protocol to improve body composition. We dive into how it can be used to treat cancer and other chronic diseases. We dive into the most effective way to prevent muscle loss. We discuss the psychological impact of food and our relationship with consumption. We dive into how the ketogenic lifestyle and this community can have an...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I speak with Josh Perrault and we dive into the sourcing and quality of your food. We talk about the info on the nutrition labels, what to look for in the ingredients, and what buzzwords are used just for marketing purposes. We dive into the quality of organic foods and if being organic actually makes a difference. We dive into the processing stages of your food from the harvesting of the animal to sitting on the store shelves and everything in between. This was a great episode ...
Jun 29, 2018•58 min
In this episode, I hit it off with William Shewfelt aka, the Red Power Ranger! William is an actor and a ketogenic athlete and he is taking the world by storm at only 23 years of age. We dive into his decision to quit college with a semester to go in order to pursue his passions. We discuss the adversity he faced along the way. We talk about his transition from vegan to the ketogenic diet. He gives us some insight on his biohacking techniques and how to optimize for health. This was a great conv...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I speak with Darryl Edwards, founder of Primal Play. Darryl has found a new way to incorporate training and exercise into his lifestyle....playing! No need to focus on reps and sets at a standard gym if overall health and wellness is your goal. Simply focus on movement and becoming more active. Darryl is from the United Kingdom and it was interesting to hear how his surroundings differ from ours here in the states. We also dove into the importance of eating quality foods and put...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, I speak with Zack Bitter and we dive into how he has leveraged the Ketogenic diet to take his ultra-endurance running to the next level. We talk about how Zack got into running 100+ miles. We discuss some of the training techniques Zack uses to peak for a race. Zack reveals his take on metabolic flexibility and how to capitalize on it. We dive into optimizing your running form and technique and how to reach new milestones!
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ron "Big Black" Garrett. Ron grew up following traditional bodybuilding and nutritional dogma. He trained hard and saw results but found himself suffering from joint pain and pre-diabetes. He has since discovered the ketogenic diet and it has proven to be the fountain of youth for him. He has taken what he's learned about the diet to help and improve the lives of others. At his work, in his church, and within the inner cities, Ron is using th...
Jun 01, 2018•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, I speak with Dr. John Limansky for the second time. We discuss next-level optimization as it relates to the ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We dive into macro ratios, protein, hormones, genetics, and everything in between. We also dive into the shift in thinking that needs to take place for our health to improve on a grand scale. We asked ourselves, what needs to happen to improve our health as a society? I absolutely loved this conversation! We went way beyond the surface level q...
May 25, 2018•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I talk with repeat guest, Crystal Love. This is a special episode and I'm really excited to share it with you. Crystal has just competed and won, her first figure competition. She did it all while following the Ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We dive into her experience of the whole journey, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We talk about her offseason, the 22 weeks of competition prep, the peak week, and the show day. We even talk about the post show journey and Crystal opens up f...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, I talk with Thom King founder of Steviva Foods Inc. We dive into the food science behind different forms of sweeteners and how to clean them up. We talk about the pros and cons of artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners. We talk about the new product that will be making waves in the sweetener market...allulose! We also dive into micronutrients, gut microbiome, and how to make your own yogurt. It was a great conversation and I learned a ton about the chemistry on the product...
May 11, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I talk with Brian Roberts on how he turned his life around. I really enjoyed this podcast because it is so relatable. Brian has gone through a ton of highs and lows in life, we all have. He lost the opportunity to follow his dream career path, he went through a divorce, he got depressed and feel into emotional eating. These are things that a lot of you deal with on a daily basis. Brian wanted to improve his life so he took the initiative to do just that. Now, he is putting himse...
May 04, 2018•57 min
In this episode, I talk with Amber O'Hearn and we dive deep into the world of carnivore! Amber has been carnivorous for the past 9 years and she has learned a ton in that time! We cover the evolutionary history of consuming only meats. We compare plants to meats from a micronutrient perspective. We talk about the benefits of plants...or lack of. We discuss the use of dairy on a carnivorous diet. We talk about digestion, fat ratios, intestinal permeability, grass-fed vs grain-fed, and so much mor...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I dive into how to hack human performance with Siim Land. Siim is a 23-year-old biohacker who has been fascinated by optimizing his performance since a very young age. We discuss the Wim Hof method and controlled breathing techniques, coping with stress, intermittent fasting, phases of fat adaptation, red light therapy, and much more!
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I talk with IFBB pro physique competitor, Steven Lopez. We dive into Steven's history with the sport and his journey to pro-status. We talk about how he implemented the ketogenic diet in his last contest prep to help him earn his pro card. We discuss the issue of poor coaching within the fitness industry. We cover the technique behind a targeted ketogenic approach. And of course, we talk about the mindset of a competitor! There aren't too many keto bodybuilders out there so it w...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I talk with John Roth and we dive into how his life has changed as a result of late-onset type 1 diabetes. As a diabetic, he can no longer hold the medical clearance necessary to fly as a commercial airline pilot. He has had to adjust his diet and his lifestyle to correct course. We talk about the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. We dive into the effect carbs and insulin have on the body. Of course, we dive into the mindset and the importance of adding more value t...
Apr 20, 2018•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, I talk with Corey Modrowski and we dive deep into the sport of GoRuck. First, we talk about what got Corey into the ketogenic diet and how it has improved his health. Then we dive into what he is now doing with his improved health, rucking! We talk about the GoRuck challenge, how it started, what it is, and how to do it. We dive into the proper gear for rucking. We talk about the stoic and leadership aspects of rucking and how to take it to the next level. I had a ton of fun wit...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, I talk with Daniel Wiseman and we question the dietary dogma. Much of Daniel's success has come from being open minded towards health and nutrition and experimenting with things outside the box. This podcast encompasses a few of the lesson's he has learned thus far. We talk about training and nutrition programs that he has found effective. We dive into the controversy surrounding the vegan diet. We talk about sustainable farming and ranching techniques. We even dive into how to ...
Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 35 min
In this episode, I talk with Leanne Vogel, founder of Healthful Pursuit. We go through Leanne's journey to finding her true health and all the lessons learned along the way. We talk about her transition from Vegan to Keto. We dive into her obsessive relationship with food and her struggles with eating disorders. We discuss her take on keto for women and how hormones come into the picture. We talk about incorporating carbs with the keto diet. We even dive into Leanne's current lifestyle which inc...
Apr 09, 2018•59 min
In this episode, I talked with Mike Trinchitella who has been following a ketogenic lifestyle for over 22 years. With that much time and experience surrounding the diet, Mike is a gold mine when it comes to dieting tips and tricks. We dove into keto and fasting. We talked about how to implement a protein sparing modified fast (PSMF). We talked about pre and post-training nutrition. We covered cheat days with keto and carb ups vs strict keto. We talked about Mikes emotional relationship with food...
Apr 06, 2018•1 hr 45 min
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Bret Scher, one of the leading cardiologists within the keto/low carb community. We dive into the weeds about current medical protocols and why drugs are given greater significance over nutrition. We tackle some of the controversies that surround the ketogenic diet as it relates to health. Dr. Scher goes into the details about various health markers and blood work. We dive into mTOR and discuss the manipulation of cell growth. We talk about the benefits of resist...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I talk with the one and only Jimmy Moore! Jimmy was my first introduction to keto over three years ago so it was super cool to get him on the podcast and pick his brain. We talked about his keto journey and how the diet has helped him turn his health around. We dove into fasting and how to incorporate it correctly. We discussed what a true ketogenic diet is and how to find your protein, carbohydrate, and fat thresholds to optimize your own health. We talked about mindset and how...
Mar 30, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, I talk with Rob Dionne of Open Sky Fitness. We dive into his decision to turn his life around and get healthy after a pivotal moment. We talk about optimizing your daily routine. We discuss different parenting styles and how to have a great relationship with your kids. We dive into the mindset of self-improvement and finding balance. I had a blast talking with Rob, he is a super down to earth guy and gives great life advice!
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 57 min
In this episode, I talk with Josh Sutelman and we get into the details of training. We talk about different lifting techniques and how to position yourself correctly. We talk about bodybuilding, powerlifting, hypertrophy, and strength gain. We dive into different tools and gear used in training. We compare some of the common programming templates out there currently and talk about a rotational split to optimize for strength, explosiveness, and size. Of course, we talk about some mindset aspects ...
Mar 23, 2018•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, I talk with Miles Russell on the topic of extreme weight loss and transforming with keto. We dove into the mindset and lifestyle choices that cause weight gain and the changes that you go through mentally and physically when you lose that weight. We talked about having loose skin as a result of that transformation and the outlook around it. We talked about auditing your friends and family to set yourself up for success. One of the things we dove into I still struggle with today,...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, I talk shop with Sahil Makhija, the man behind Headbanger's Kitchen. Sahil is a master keto chef and heavy metal extraordinaire. We talked about being unique and the importance of finding your own style. We learned about why he started Headbanger's kitchen and what got him into keto. Sahil talks about how he got into the YouTube game and what his workflow is like. And of course, we dove into how to make tasty keto recipes that keep you on track and delight your tastebuds!...
Mar 16, 2018•45 min
In this episode, I talk with Ben Phelps, founder of Primal Bro. Ben has lost over 150 lbs using different dieting methods over the years. We dove into the mindset that comes with extreme weightless and some of the emotional hardships involved in that transformation. We talk about Jiu-Jitsu and all the positive benefits it provides. We dive into bootstrapping a business and building a brand from the ground up. We talk about simply being a good person and doing what is right for the community as a...
Mar 12, 2018•52 min
In this episode, I talked with Fahad Ahmad, the founder of Keto Geek! We dove into addictions and ways to recognize them when they arise. We covered some mindset principals as it relates to going through hardship and rebuilding yourself. We really got into the nuts and bolts of building a successful food business. We compared vegan diets to the ketogenic diet. The main overarching theme here was learning to live with an open mind. If you can do that, you can learn anything!
Mar 09, 2018•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I talk with Michael Griffith, physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. If you are interested in how your body’s mechanics actually work, this episode is for you! We dove into different agility movements to prevent injury. We talked about how to alleviate pain in the joints. Michael is a type 1 diabetic so we talked about how that has effected his ketogenic lifestyle. We really dove into the details on how to properly train your abs baed off of the t...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 13 min
