Investment banker turned health optimization coach Boomer Anderson joins us on this episode to talk about quantifying health. When a early health scare startled Boomer he decided he had to make a drastic change to his lifestyle. As an investment banker, Boomer was used to quantifying data and his investment in his health was no different. Tune in to hear how he developed a novel approach to optimizing cognition and has helped his high functioning clients become even more super-human. Time Stamps...
Feb 13, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 97
On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with Dr. Scott Sherr , a leading physician in the field of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy . We dive into the benefits of HBOT particularly related to increasing performance and speeding up recovery. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of HBOT for sports performance, what to expect and of course how YOU can access this cutting edge treatment. Time Stamps Finding a way to bring these alternative and conventional communities together. His backgro...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Kris talks with one of the top bodybuilders of today, Arnold Classic Champion and 2019 Mr. Olympia runner up, William Bonac . William and Kris dive into his humble roots growing up in Ghana, how he prioritizes his family while juggling professional commitments and of course we check in on his prep for the upcoming Arnold Classic. Time Stamps His path into bodybuilding [1:58] Did he have any aspirations to make a living as a bodybuilder? [7:27] How he put his family before his own self-interest [...
Feb 04, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Clint Ober joins us to chat about one of Kris’ favorite bio hacks: earthing. Clint is the innovator behind the earthing or grounding movement. Having discovered the benefits for himself in the 90’s, Clint set out to find the cause and explore the benefits of grounding through scientific research. To date he has been crucial in the development of 20 studies which have shown that earthing reduces chronic pain, resets the body’s natural rhythms and improves sleep quality. Time Stamps Why prevention...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 94
On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with Joe DiStefano , primal living coach, executive of Spartan Races and CEO of Runga Retreats . We dive into why primal exercise, diets and lifestyle have been so effective in optimizing health, performance and mindset. We discuss what makes hot and cold therapy so beneficial, why the "food pyramid" gets it wrong, and the primal lifestyle pillars of earthing, light exposure and movement. Listen to the end to hear why Runga has become a premie...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 93
On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with Michael Johansson , founder of Gasp Clothing and Better Bodies . We dive into what it takes to build a successful fitness brand as well as the latest from Gasp HQ, Destination Dallas . Listen to the end to hear what's next for body building's premiere apparel line and what's coming with the brand new Destination Dallas gym. Time Stamps What is Destination Dallas and what do we have to look forward to with the new location? [3:45] How did ...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 92
You could say Mathew Pritchard has done it all. Professional skateboarder, stuntman, TV personality, IRONMAN athlete and vegan chef, his credentials are about as wide ranging as anyone. On this episode of the Knowledge and Mileage Podcast, Kris unpacks the grit and mental strength that has kept Mathew going through it all. Time Stamps The fine balance between all the things he has going on [1:08] What was the climate for pro skateboarders in Cardiff? [5:01] Pritchard vs Dainton: The origin story...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 91
10 years ago, Gerry Powell was living the American Dream. He had just sold his company for $94 million, owned 5 houses, 20+ cars and 2 planes. But he wasn't happy. While his life looked like a dream from the outside, he was hooked on Demerol, was an alcoholic and suicidal. After several failed rehab attempts, his life didn't change until he was introduced to the plant medicine ayahuasca. Fast forward to today and Gerry is living a life of peace, happiness and prosperity in Costa Rica after found...
Jan 08, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris recaps what he did differently in 2019 and unpack the habits he is taking into 2020 to upgrade his body, mind and soul. Time Stamps Why we DON’T always need competition to feel good [0:14] Kris's path to ultimate health and longevity [3:45] The value of enjoying the journey, rather than the destination [5:10] How he has been kicking ass and becoming harder to kill in the gym in 2019 [7:05] The various bio-hacks he has implemented to quantify his ove...
Dec 31, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Chris Cavallini sits down with Kris after a high intensity workout to give us the deep dive on overcoming adversity and achieving your goals. Chris is no stranger to adversity as a kid he bounced between foster homes, dealt with abuse and was arrested 17 times in 1 year. Out of all of that, Chris rose up and founded one of the country's top meal prep services, Nutrition Solutions . In this episode Chris gives us the lowdown on the benefits of discomfort, how to master your mind to breed success ...
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 88
On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with Matt Maruca , extreme biohacker and expert on the circadian rhythm. Matt has used his struggles as a teenager with his health to develop his signature program The Light Diet which focuses on optimizing your circadian rhythm and biological processes through sun exposure and limiting blue light. Tune in to hear how light exposure is being found to be a root cause of a healthy lifestyle. Time Stamps Why Matt started to focus on holistic heal...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 87
On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with biohacker, author and holistic health coach Siim Land . Siim takes us on a deep dive on autophagy, the ketogenic diet and fasting. Time Stamps What is metabolic autophagy? How did he get into it and who is it for? [2:40] The difference between looking big and having muscle vs stimulating your mTor pathway all the time [6:03) What is his view on essential amino acids in regards to stimulating autophagy? [11:20] Does he take his supplements...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, we are diving into spirituality with musician East Forest . East Forest creates music inspired by meditation, spirituality and nature. We dive into spirituality, psychedelics, and the minimalist lifestyle that drives East Forest's music and life. Time Stamps Why East Forest left New York City to live minimally out west [5:00] Finding inspiration disconnected from the outside world [9:30] What it was like recording with the legendary Ram Dass [13:30] Be H...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Yogi and meditation coach Marisa Weppner of Sage Yoga Boise joins us today to dive into training your mind. Marisa has been living yoga for over 17 years and has made it her life's work to spread the art and science of yoga. Tune in to hear about Kris' experience with mindfulness and yoga as well as why you should incorporate yoga into your fitness routine. Time Stamps How psychedelics started Marisa’s spiritual journey [6:30] The struggles of building a yoga business in rural America [13:00] Wh...
Dec 03, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 84
If you follow Kris on Instagram you may have noticed one of his latest tools to hack his cardio vascular training. CAROL AI isn't just any exercise bike, it uses finely tuned artificial intelligence to precisely match your output potential. The result: a 40 second workout that drains your legs of glycogen. In this episode we dive into the 70 year old science of HIIT training that is at the center of CAR.O.L and how they have optimized it with artificial intelligence with CAR.O.L's American Direc...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 83
This episode's guest is a personal success story for Kris! World renowned DJ Kai Wachi joins us to discuss how Kris helped with his life changing transformation. Tune in to hear how Kai fits a healthy lifestyle into a rigorous touring schedule, redefined balance in his life, and stays sober in an infamous party scene. Time Stamps The power you feel when you fuel your body properly. [6:30] Not a one-trick pony: How Kai keeps his fanbase satisfied yet guessing. [13:39] Using your body as a part of...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Josh Trent , founder and host of Wellness Force and CEO of Civilized Caveman joins us today to discuss the art and skill of breath work, insatiable drive and emotional intelligence. Josh has spent the last 16 years researching and putting into practice the best techniques to thrive in our modern world with physical and emotional intelligence. Time Stamps What lead him to the art and skill of breathwork? [3:12] The #1 way we can learn how to breathe [6:11] Can you learn to open your chest and bre...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Kris Gethin and Dr. Pawluk dive into the mechanics behind Kris' favorite recovery biohack, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. We learn from Dr. Pawluk, how PEMF therapy works and how it can be utilized for far-reaching performance enhancement, rapid recovery, better sleep and mental health. Myths about PEMF busted and its true regenerative effects revealed! Time Stamps Why Dr. Pawluk went outside the medical model and discovered PEMF therapy [7:15] How does PEMF work on the body? [15:15] Do d...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 80
In this episode we talk to self-experimenting biohacker and founder of Drink HRW , Alex Tarnava . Alex illuminates the research behind hydrogen rich water which lead him to developing his own products around it. He has personally researched its effects on performance, VO2 max, heart rate and its role in combatting liver disease. As a special offer to our listeners Drink HRW is giving you a special offer: visit DrinkHRW.com and use the code GETHIN for 10% off your first order! *DISCLAIMER: Kris i...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Daniel Debaun is one of the world's leading experts on the effects of electro-magnetic frequencies on the human body. As a former telecommunications researcher, Daniel was in charge of researching the safety of cell phone towers. He has used that knowledge to combat the negative side of our new lives with DefenderShield , a line of cases and protectors that shields you from your tech without prohibiting its use. Tune into this episode of the Knowledge and Mileage Podcast to hear how you can prot...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Jeff Ward is the rare exception jack of many sports, master of all of them. His list of motosport and biking accomplishments is nearly too long to list. Starting in the late 70's he won nearly every class of motocross racing. Tiring of that he tried his hand and excelled in mountain bike competition. From there he moved to Indy Car racing with a career highlight of placing 2nd in the Indy 500. A return to motocross brought Ward a pair of X-Games gold metals and he has also found success in the w...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 77
In this episode, Kris and his long time friend and founder of Titan Fitness in Australia, Mets Aalin, give the low down on what it takes to run a successful gym, the challenges Mets faced in the early days of Titan and why he persevered through those struggles. We also discuss the importance of building an amazing culture in your club and how to make an impact in YOUR community. Time Stamps How from the age of 10 he KNEW he would be in the fitness industry. Why sometimes throwing yourself in the...
Oct 08, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 76
On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, we are joined by boxer-turned-bodybuilder Mike Rashid and his business partner, Sean Torbati . Kris, Mike, and Sean discuss mastering your mind and body through training, nutrition and meditation. They talk about shortcuts vs fundamentals or "low hanging fruit" when it comes to improving your life and the necessities of mastering the fundaments of training and nutrition prior to implementing biohacking tricks and finally how mindfulness has improved Sean...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Joining us today is the new Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry ! In this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Brandon fills us in on his long and winding road to the Olympia title. From an 8 contest season to placing last in the Olympia and moving to Kuwait to the Olympia title, Mr. Olympia has a wealth on knowledge to share with all of us. Time Stamps Brandon talks about the sacrifices, challenges and family dynamics of training to be Mr. Olympia [4:30] Why Brandon moved from fitness modeling to full fledg...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Tito Raymond joins us today to chat about his bodybuilding career, rehab and parenting! We start by diving into Tito's rehab protocol post hip replacement. From there we touch on his history of bodybuilding, why he chose to compete natural and how the sport has changed over the years. Finally we finish up with Tito's advice on living a healthy lifestyle and raising kids in a digital age. Time Stamps How Kris came into bodybuilding looking up to Tito [2:30] The struggles of bulking up and how Tit...
Sep 17, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Do you ever find yourself in a vicious mental spiral that you think you just cant get out of? You're not alone! In this episode, Kris sits down with his fiancé Sunshine to talk about their crazy camping experience and how some of the events that happened could have been avoided with a small perception change. This episode was recorded at Bass Canyon Music Festival, so if it's a little loud and windy, that's why. Hope you enjoy! Time Stamps When you are tired and don’t feel good you are not good ...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 72
"Fasting", aka "not eating", is a hip thing to do these days, but do you actually know how to do it the right way? In this episode, Kris gives you a step-by-step guide on how to fast in a healthy and strategic way. Besides aiding in fat loss, it's always good to give our bodies a break from digestion so that it can heal itself. While fasting may not be for everyone, you'll walk away from this episode with new tips on how to live a healthier more fulfilling life. *DISCLAIMER: Kris is not a doctor...
Sep 03, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 71
If you Google “keto”, you’re going to enter a black hole of resources and information. In this episode, Kris summarizes all his research and studies on the diet and how to use the keto diet in a healthy way to achieve your goals, particularly fat loss. Tune in and take notes! *DISCLAIMER: Kris is not a doctor or health care practitioner, so please consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. This informatio...
Aug 31, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 70
On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with the founder of the 2019 Biohacker Summit in London, Tim Gray . While Tim is a marketer by trade, his obsession with biohacking has led him to becoming one of the world's leading biohackers and starting London's first biohacking group. Tim shares some of his favorite biohacking secrets and gives us a glimpse into his celebrity packed biohacking conference. Time Stamps The stress behind fitness expos/summits and what it takes to run one. [1...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Kris’ dad, Aidan Gethin, joins us on the show to discuss the changes in lifestyle, food and culture that he has experienced. From growing up in post-World War II Wales to the modern world we live in today, Aidan has lived through immense change. In this episode Kris and his Dad discuss his accidental organic diet growing up, the advent of technology and how it has changed our lives for better or worse, living off the land and much more! Time Stamps The state of Wales in 1950: Dealing with the el...
Aug 06, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 68
