Did you know that a carb-restricted diet can help manage the complications of epilepsy? David Robinson was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 28, and after traditionally treating his condition with medication, he found keto to be a viable solution to coping and managing his symptoms. He has a very compelling, inspiring story so I know you'll benefit from this episode. What we discussed: David's personal history of being diagnosed with epilepsy, managing his seizures, and having them return (4...
Jun 10, 2024•52 min
I hadn't heard of Dr. Jade Teta before scheduling this episode, but I'm thrilled that we finally met and I found that we're kindred spirits. He chose to go into alternative medicine and takes it as a compliment when people call him "quack" or "witch doctor." This was an incredible conversation and I look forward to welcoming him back to the podcast in the future. What we discussed: The benefits of incorporating short bursts of exercise into your day (2:02) How humans evolved to move frequently w...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Drew Decker is a graduate research assistant at Ohio State University, and on this episode, we dive into some of the science and research studies surrounding a ketogenic or low-carb diet. I have a lot of respect for Drew and the research he’s doing, and I have no doubt you’ll learn something from this episode. What we discussed: Ketogenic diet and its effects on exercise performance, with a focus on a recent study comparing Clif Bars and our Keto Bricks (4:31) Exogenous ketones for performance a...
Jun 03, 2024•49 min
TJ West is an amazing human with a heart of gold, and he is promoting an upcoming natural bodybuilding competition in Central Arkansas. It was a pleasure to meet him and work out with him, and I'm super excited to welcome him to the podcast. Sit back and enjoy! What we discussed: Gym equipment, keto, and bodybuilding (2:45) Body fat percentage and cutting for fitness competitions (7:29) The optimal body fat percentage for natural competitors, with a focus on joint pain and inflammation (13:29) F...
Jun 01, 2024•49 min
For this episode, we welcome back repeat guest and friend, Colt Milton. He's a fellow natural bodybuilder and joined us to share a bit about his training protocols, nutrition, and his experience with the Lion Diet. It was a pleasure to welcome him back and I know you'll enjoy this episode. What you'll hear: His strength training protocol as of late (2:16) Body fat percentage, macronutrient ratios, and weight loss strategies for a bodybuilding competition (5:58) Macronutrient ratios and their imp...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min
If you're curious about supplements, this is the episode for you. Barton Scott, a chemical engineer, is the founder of Upgraded Formulas. After watching loved ones suffer and die from illness, and struggling with his own health issues, he knew something had to be done. Thus, Upgraded Formulas was born. I love their products, and it was a pleasure to pick Barton's brain. I know you'll take something from this episode. What we discussed: Sodium and iron levels in the body, with a focus on their im...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Are you curious about the benefits of exogenous ketones? For this episode, we welcomed Dr. Latt Mansor to the podcast. He is the lead researcher for Ketone-IQ and consultant to the world's top performers. He has a wealth of information about anything and everything you could ever want to know about metabolism, ketones, intermittent fasting, and much more. It was a pleasure to chat with him and I know you'll enjoy this episode. What you'll hear: His research into nutrition and exogenous ketones (...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min
This episode is for anyone interested in parenting, nutrition, or starting a podcast from the ground up. Andrew is a Podcast Producer, Host and Instructor. He's a husband and father of two incredible kids, and has been a Photographer, Videographer and Podcaster creating content for over a decade. He's worked random jobs his whole life, never having a sense of fulfillment or meaning. One day he realized that if he disappeared, no one would notice. That's when he decided to go all in and do whatev...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Craig Toni began his bodybuilding journey back in the 80's, when anabolic steroid use was the norm. He's suffered some health issues due to his experiences during that time, and it was a pleasure to welcome him to the podcast to share his story and his transition to a ketogenic way of life. I know you'll take something from this episode. What you'll hear: Craig's backstory and how we came to know one another (1:30) Natural bodybuilding, keto diet, and the importance of personal experience (3:44)...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Jayne Bullen has been with her research at the Noakes Foundation in South Africa by enlightening physicians on the therapeutic benefits of a low-carb diet. She is making such a difference with the people she works with and it was a pleasure to speak with her. What we discussed: What brought her to South Africa initially (1:56) Indigenous health, traditional diets, and the impact of Western diets on health (5:40) The popularity and knowledge of the ketogenic diet in Africa and South Africa, with ...
May 10, 2024•49 min
Scott Myslinski just competed in his first bodybuilding endeavor and went the enhancement route. He pulls back the curtain and leaves everything on the table regarding nutrition, enhancement, training, and much more. His journey was a lot different than mine, but I know you'll get something out of this episode. What you'll hear: Digestive issues, bodybuilding prep, and nutrition (4:10) Experience with the carnivore diet and training (11:09) Bodybuilding enhancement and prep strategies (16:29) Te...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Wade Lightheart and Matt Galant are the head honchos behind BIOptimizers supplements, but they are also both big into the nutrition and bodybuilding space. Wade and Matt were both trainers working with pro athletes and other high performers. They both spent a decade in the gym helping people transform their health. Wade and Matt met in the gym, struck a friendship, and then started a business partnership that has been going strong since 2004. ( https://bioptimizers.com/about-us/ ) We discussed e...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min
There's something for everyone in this episode. Eric Edmeades is a serial entrepreneur with experience including wireless networking, military research, Hollywood film production, and award-winning and life-saving medical simulation. Today, Eric is a leading authority in Behavioral Change Dynamics. Eric has created and consulted on some of the most effective, transformative, and highly rated educational products and live events in the world. His dedication and passion for improving the quality o...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Are you aware of how environmental toxins and poor nutrition can affect your thyroid function? Risa Groux is a functional nutritionist and is an expert in all things thyroid health. It was a very interesting conversation and I know you'll learn a lot. What we discussed: Why Risa became so interested in thyroid function initially (1:18) The impact of social media and processed foods on mental and physical health (4:43) Childhood obesity, insulin resistance, and poor nutrition (11:25) Healthy eati...
Apr 26, 2024•51 min
If you weren't aware, we're going through a bit of a crisis in the cacao butter market. I recorded a quick podcast to bring you up to speed on what this means for you as the consumer and our business practices because we value transparency. What you'll hear: Why we avoid raising prices (1:40) The details behind the cacao butter crisis (2:20) The devastating increase in price (2:58) How we're mitigating the loss (5:07) Possible solutions if the price continues to increase (6:02) Our pledge to mai...
Apr 22, 2024•11 min
If you've been following us for a while, you know that we've made an effort to evaluate the products that we use in our home and on our bodies in order to avoid environmental toxins. Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought after speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and the development of Autoimmune Diseases, as they occur inside and ou...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min
If you've ever wondered how mushrooms can help you from a neurological and performance standpoint, you'll want to listen to this episode. Stephanie founded Try Troop with her cousin Jake. They are on a mission to demystify mushrooms and make them approachable. By turning to preventative rather than curative health measures, they believe we can walk a path to a healthier life. It was a pleasure to learn from her and I know you'll take something from this episode. What we discussed: Her backstory ...
Apr 15, 2024•46 min
Matt was born in Florida and went to the University of Florida for undergrad and medical school (Go Gators!). He got tired of the flatlands of Florida and hiked the Appalachian Trail before medical school, which started his love of hiking. His wife, the great Laura Buchanan, is also a family medicine resident at Wake. They share a passion for metabolic health and wellness. When not checking their blood sugar by their continuous glucose monitors, they can be seen lifting weights, cycling, playing...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Kristi Storoschuk is a PhD candidate in the Muscle Physiology Lab at Queen's University studying exercise, metabolic health, and mitochondrial function. She's had the privilege to work with some of the top scientists in her field and is a wealth of information on all things keto, fasting, and metabolic therapies. I learned a ton from this episode and I know you will as well. What we discussed: Kristi's background and what is entailed with her PhD program (2:33) Fasted exercise and skeletal muscl...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min
If you've followed our content for a while, you know that hunting and eating nose-to-tail is a big part of my life. Founder and lead instructor of Human Nature Hunting, Bruce McGlenn has nearly 40 years of bird and big game hunting experience in the Pacific Northwest. Passed down from his father, hunting has been a way of life for Bruce from the beginning. He sees as much importance in the experiences and personal growth gained from hunting as he does as a source of healthy food and connection t...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Did you know that hormone imbalances can wreak havoc on your health? Dr. Jacey Folkers is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine studies. Dr. Folkers has completed his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College and is a licensed doctor of chiropractic in the states of Nebraska and Colorado. He has completed postgraduate study in clinical nutrition, rehabilitative exercise, and functional medicine so he can offe...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Have you considered a carnivore diet to help with health issues? Dani Conway is a Board Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Functional Bloodwork Specialist and holds various certifications in other modalities of holistic health. She has been in practice almost two decades helping midlife women to ditch the diet mentality, lose weight and gain the energy and confidence they need to stop starving and start living! She specializes in a customized Macro approach to nutrition varying from Lo...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min
I met Ryan Young at my first competition of 2023 in Utah where he was helping a client backstage. We made a connection, and I thought it would be wonderful to invite him to the podcast to share a bit about his competitive journey, including fitness, nutrition, and lessons he's learned. If bodybuilding is in your wheelhouse, this is the episode for you. What we discussed: The variations in standards across bodybuilding federations and competitions (1:35) His personal experience with natural bodyb...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min
How do you handle adversity? Cody Watkins has been training for over 20 years and has had to overcome some significant health issues during that time. It was a great conversation about training, resiliency, and bouncing back, so I know you'll find it relevant. What we discussed: Cody's fitness journey, open heart surgery, and bouncing back (1:09) Overcoming health challenges and maintaining mental toughness in bodybuilding (4:54) Mindset and nutrition for fitness competitions (9:22) Competition ...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Are you a healthy role model for your children? Bryan Scudiere shares his journey from overweight to bodybuilding coach to become a better father and role model for his 20-month-old daughter. He left his high-paying sales job to pursue his passion for helping others reach their fitness goals, and his story is so inspirational. I've got no doubt that you'll take something from this episode. What you'll hear: Bryan's reflection on his career and fitness journey (1:08) His unhealthy relationship wi...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Do questionable choices and an unhealthy lifestyle keep you from achieving your goals? Elana Rheinhart is a new competitor in the bodybuilding circuit and recently performed in her first competition. Her story of transformation is incredibly inspiring, and I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did. What we discussed: Her struggles with a partying lifestyle and the difficulty in finding the motivation to make a change (1:21) Weight gain due to alcohol consumption and disordered eating (5:50) Protei...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Many episodes on this podcast discuss alternative methods for healing and wellness, and this episode is no exception. Paul F. Austin, a prominent figure in psychedelics, has guided millions to safe and meaningful psychedelic experiences through his work as the founder of Third Wave. Featured in Bloomberg , Rolling Stone , Inc. , and the BBC's Worklife , to name a few, he's curious about the convergence of psychedelics, personal transformation, and professional success and how they weave together...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Do you, like so many others, worry about your heart health? Dave Feldman began a low-carb, high-fat diet in April 2015 and has since learned everything he could about it, with special emphasis on cholesterol. As an engineer, he spotted a pattern in the lipid system similar to distributed objects in networks. He has since learned quite a bit on the subject, both through research and experimentation, which has revealed some compelling data. With this new general theory, he's shifted his cholestero...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min
March marks the sixth anniversary of the launch of the keto brick, and what better way to celebrate than with a discount? Despite new business failure rates, the keto brick is still around thanks to our wonderful supporters. What you'll hear in this episode: The backstory of the business and why it was created (1:47) Building a business from scratch focusing on a quality product (3:03) Gratitude for our supporters for our success, despite small business failure rates (4:18) Discount details (5:5...
Mar 04, 2024•9 min
Do you suffer from poor gut health? Dane Johnson has battled Crohn's colitis and ulcerative colitis for a good portion of his life. Through experimentation, he has found the proper protocol for his body to help control these ailments and improve his life. We had a great conversation about this and also mindset, and I know you'll enjoy it as well. What you'll hear: What ailments Dane struggles with and how it affects daily life (2:15) Living with ulcerative colitis and the benefits of functional ...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 39 min
