Eric Hinman joins us this week on the podcast. Eric is one of the top influencers in the health and wellness space, finding success in his athletic achievements as well as ability to build brands. Eric shares his insights in how to successfully build a brand, how individuals can differentiate themselves, and how to design a lifestyle to help you thrive. Eric is a hybrid athlete (5x Ironman), serial entrepreneur, and brand builder, who specializes in scaling early-stage consumer and wellness bran...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 260
Want to recover faster, have more energy, and boost your overall health? In this podcast we connect with Rob, founder of The Grounded Athlete, to dig deep into the esoteric and science-based benefits of grounding. We explore how grounding works, it's protocols, benefits around inflammation, stress and diseases, and practical ways to utilize grounding each day. Learn how this free health tool can enhance both mental and physical performance. Rob, a physics graduate and track athlete, grew up spli...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 259
If you've been feeling drained and disconnected lately, EMFs could be to blame. Tristan Scott, electrical engineer, author, and EMF consultant, blows the lid on the overlooked impacts of electromagnetic frequencies on our health. He makes the case for getting grounded in nature as our best safeguard, strategies to reduce EMF exposure, aligning with circadian rhythms, and the critical role of fat-soluble nutrients in our dietary regime. Tristan Scott brings expertise as an author, podcast host of...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 258
Super Coffee co-founder Jimmy DeCicco joins us on the podcast today. He shares the intense focus on nutrition, training, and mindfulness that has fueled his athletic and entrepreneurial ambitions. Learn how hustle, grit, taking action, and leveraging authenticity grew a bootstrap start-up into a blockbuster product backed by JLo and ARod, disrupting the bottled coffee space. Jimmy founded Super Coffee in his early 20s alongside his two brothers, starting the company out of a run-down Baltimore f...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 257
Today's guest is Michael Chernow, founder of the food and lifestyle brand Kreatures of Habit. Michael overcame addiction and transformed his life through fitness, nutrition, and community — and his story sure is an incredible one. From being an entrepreneur, investor, bodybuilder, ultrarunner, and restauranteur, Michael has done it all. Kreatures of Habit is Michael’s current venture and its staple product — Meal One — contains the superfood oatmeal that aided his recovery 20 years ago. Topics d...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 256
In this episode, Loren Castle, founder of Sweet Loren's, shares her journey from battling cancer to founding and leading the #1 natural cookie dough business in the U.S. We break down Sweet Loren's incredible success and story, the positive irreversible change that dietary transformation has on oneself, and how we can nourish our bodies whilst enjoying delicious treats. After overcoming Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 22, Loren became devoted to living a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, yoga, and ...
Dec 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 255
In this episode, Adam Von Rothfelder, founder of Strong Coffee Company, shares how he started and scaled his CPG company, detailing his core principles to business success such as daily action, embracing failure, authentic customer engagement, and the significance of confidence and mindset. Adam's backstory is as absolutely fascinating. His journey entails starting as an electrician and MMA fighter to becoming a personal trainer and ultimately a full-time entrepreneur. Adam has successfully laun...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 254
In this episode, we're joined by Wyatt Ewing, founder of Ice Barrel, to discuss the profound mental and physical benefits of cold therapy, how he built his business from the ground up, the power of instincts and self-awareness, and living a primal lifestyle. Wyatt began his cold therapy journey after hitting rock bottom from extreme stress and anxiety. Daily cold exposure initially through cold showers, then ice baths, transformed his life. This led him to create Ice Barrel in 2018, a unique and...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 253
On today’s episode, Brett chats with Pete Nelson — the founder of SISU Saunas — about how stepping into the sauna and cold plunge helps with stress, sleep, and motivation. From struggling to sell a single sauna for months on end to now selling dozens of high-end, US-made saunas every month, Pete’s story is one of perseverance, leaning into hardship, and practicing a lifestyle around “sisu” — a Finnish ideal about grit, determination, and bravery that Pete has built his company around. During our...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 252
In a unique episode of the show, our friend — the fantastic health coach Chris Bates — interviews us! Listen along as we share the stories behind our personal health journeys and the lifestyle changes we adopted along the way. Beyond that, we discuss the creation of The Meat Mafia and everything that has come with it: overcoming imposter syndrome, the challenges of entrepreneurship, the power of relationships and positive mindsets, business partnerships, bromance, making genuine connections, dea...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 251
In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Ben Spell, the visionary behind Good Ranchers. Ben's journey from humble beginnings to leading a company that's skyrocketed by an astounding 1400% in just two years is nothing short of inspiring. Good Ranchers isn't just a business; it's a movement, bridging the gap between American families and the heart of American agriculture. Our conversation dives deep into the pressing issues facing our food industry. We explore the ripple effects of importing ...
Nov 23, 2023•53 min•Ep. 250
In this episode, we sit down with Todd Anderson — a former Michigan State walk-on turned captain and the founder of Dream Recovery, the company with products that help people defeat bad sleep. When it comes to all-things sleep, Todd is a clear expert. On the pod, Todd shares insights into the interconnectedness of sleep, wellness, and performance. We discuss the importance of understanding personalized sleep patterns and maintaining consistency in sleep schedules. And we dig into sleep aids, sun...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 249
Matt Lysiak, a crime report and author of critically acclaimed book 'Fiat Food', joins Harry today as he shares insights into the relationship between the advent of fiat currency and the transformation of our global food system. Matt reveals the dubious alliance of governmental organizations, big corporations, and certain dietary advocates that have led to the normalization of unhealthy, ultra-processed food. By dissecting historical events such as the departure from the gold standard, the creat...
Nov 16, 2023•57 min•Ep. 248
On today's episode, Matt Schweitzer -- a fan-favorite guest (from episode 154) and Vice President of Culinary Operations at the esteemed burger establishment Hopdoddy -- re-joined Brett on the pod. This time, Matt dove deep into sharing how he leveraged his business background to turn his burger concept into a chain that's scaling quickly without compromising on ingredient quality. Matt's principles shine through in everything that's done in the business, and so we also dug into how Hopdoddy giv...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 247
Jake Ryan (aka Jake 'Steaks'), a grass-finished beef provider, shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting his business in July 2022 to successfully distributing quality beef to 45 U.S. states. He emphasizes on the importance of consumers knowing the source of their meat and provides insights on sustainable and regenerative farming methods. Jake delves into the benefits of grass-fed beef and bison, highlights the potential financial incentives for farmers adopting these methods, and communi...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 246
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Ritz, co-founder of Carnivore Snax. Mark's journey is fascinating, from starting the Ritzfit podcast and ecommerce company to eventually launching Carnivore Snax with his partner Sylvia. Mark shares the origin story of Carnivore Snax, beginning with Sylvia's personal health journey with the carnivore diet. We loved hearing how they built an audience around her story first before running a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2020. Mark gives us an inside look ...
Nov 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 245
In this episode, we had a chance to sit down with one of our best friends, Ryan Griggs. A fellow autoimmune and Hashimoto's guy, Ryan has gone through the journey of finding himself with a broken food system. The founder of The Regenaissance, an apparel company whose mission is to inspire reconnection with food sources and systemic change, shares the devastating sequences of life events, the diagnosis of brother's stage 4 colon cancer to his passing followed with a passing of his mom, that tore ...
Nov 02, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 244
In this episode, Brett and I sit down with each other and go through 25 questions from you via Twitter. A few of the questions that we cover: Can you help me explain the benefits of regenerative farming to someone that's unfamiliar? (L. Jacob Weiss) Eating on a budget. Where can I cut corners and still be alright? (Agua Apostle) How was the vision when you started the show, and how has it evolved since episode 1? (Austin Hill) Who would be your dream steak dinner with 3 people, dead or alive? (N...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 243
In this episode, I sit down with Biohacker YouTuber, Kyle Lasota to discuss his fascinating journey into the world of biohacking and human optimization. Right off the bat, Kyle recounts his background as a videographer and how he eventually started a YouTube channel to share his growing obsession with biohacking. He remembers feeling alone in his interest and wanting to spread the word to others who might also be curious. Throughout our conversation, Kyle generously shares the wealth of knowledg...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 242
Our guests Jeff and Kara represent the 5th generation of their family cattle ranch in Colorado. Their story began over a century ago when Kara's great great grandfather claimed land in eastern Colorado through the Enlarged Homestead Act of 1909. In 1917 he officially established the ranch that would become the foundation for Colorado Craft Beef today. Fast forward to now, Kara has taken the lead in evolving their family business. She is driving innovation while maintaining their legacy of qualit...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 241
Andy Schoonover is the founder of CrowdHealth, a healthcare sharing community. CrowdHealth provides an alternative to traditional health insurance by allowing members to crowdsource their medical expenses. In this episode, we get to learn from Andy as he shares his perspective on the broken healthcare system and how CrowdHealth is aiming to fix it. We delve into the importance of community and how CrowdHealth enables members to directly help cover each other's medical bills. Andy also discusses ...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 240
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Nazlie Latefi, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at BioVanta, join us on the podcast. Dr. Latefi gives an inside look at the surprising lack of innovation in the over-the-counter medicine industry. She explains how most cold and flu remedies rely on outdated formulas developed back in the 1930s, with ingredients like pseudoephedrine and dextromethorphan that are ineffective yet still commonly used today. As a scientist pursuing her PhD in molecular neuroscience, Dr....
Oct 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 239
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle. Dane shares his incredible story of struggling with and overcoming severe Crohn's disease through natural methods. Dane explains how he went from being hospitalized and close to death to regaining his health and vitality through diet, lifestyle changes, and mindset shifts. He stresses the importance of taking personal responsibility for your health journey. Connect with Dane Johnson Instagram Chrons ...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 238
This week we sat down with Dr. Anthony Gustin, founder of Equip Foods, host of The Natural State Podcast, and expert on ancestral health and nutrition. We reflected on Anthony's journey building and selling his company Perfect Keto, and the lessons he learned about finding fulfillment through creative pursuits versus just chasing entrepreneurial success. Anthony shared his recent move to Bend, Oregon and how he is focused on investing profits into local businesses and building community. We disc...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 237
This week we sat down with Rob Schimek, the CEO of of Bolttech, a global insurtech company worth $1.6B dollars. Rob has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and is one of the most accomplished executives we have ever met. We could have podcasted for hours just about Rob’s professional career and business insights, but there is so much more to his story. Rob comes from humble beginnings, born into a family of 8 that was on food stamps when he was a child. He learned the ...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 236
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is board certified in family medicine and completed a combined research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois. Dr. Lyon is a subject-matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She has continued to receive mentorship from Dr. ...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 235
Join us this week as we chat with Jason Karp , founder of two mission-driven companies - Hu Chocolate and HumanCo . Jason has dedicated his career to creating food and beverage brands that are better for both people and the planet. In 2011, Jason co-founded Hu Chocolate with his family and no outside investors, a line of paleo, vegan, and gluten-free chocolate made with simple, ethically-sourced ingredients. Hu grew into a beloved brand, the #1 premium chocolate and one of the fastest growing sn...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 234
Veronica Max started UltraPersonal Healthcare after experiencing what it meant to have really high quality, thoughtful care for herself. After years of studying and practicing in the modern medical system, Veronica has taken an entirely new approach to healthcare that boldly empowers the individual to take their health under their own control. In our conversation with Veronica, we discuss: - Emotional healing - Importance of light - The Modern Medical system - A better health care model - Home b...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 233
In a few short years, she went from training Nick Bare for his first Ironman to running one of the most accomplished triathlon teams in the country. We first had the chance to meet Natasha the day before our first Ironman in Waco, Texas in the fall of 2021. While we weren't her athletes, she made a point to track us during the race and check in to see how we were doing. Since then, we've become great friends and she's played an incredibly important role in mentoring us over the last two years th...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 232
Hunting used to be a sacred practice (and in many parts of the world it still is). However, in the modernized Western world, we've gotten away from the traditional practices around sourcing our own food, which used to be a source of great spiritual and personal growth. We were excited to speak with Mansal Denton about his experience leading hunting trips that brought people back in touch with the sacred elements of hunting: - Building confidence in self - Intimacy with nature - Connecting with f...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 231
