In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Texas Slim, a passionate advocate for the American rancher, to discuss the dire state of the beef industry. Texas Slim has dedicated his life to exposing the deception within the beef industry. Growing up in the heart of Texas cattle country, Texas Slim witnessed firsthand the devastating changes that have occurred over the past 50 years. Through his work with the Beef Initiative, Texas Slim has become a voice for the American rancher, tirelessly adv...
Apr 03, 2024•47 min•Ep. 290
Welcome to Part 2 of our podcast with Michael Kummer. Michael is a digital health entrepreneur, homesteader, a former professional sprinter, a CrossFit athlete, and the founder of MK Supplements, selling freeze-dried organ meat supplements sourced from 100% pasture-raised cattle. He has a popular blog and hosts the Primal Shift Podcast, where he explores topics like local food sourcing, benefits of homesteading, ethical animal husbandry, and modern agriculture's impact on food quality. Kummer me...
Apr 02, 2024•37 min•Ep. 289
Michael Kummer joins us on todays episode. Michael is a digital health entrepreneaur and homesteading expert, a former professional sprinter, a CrossFit athlete, and the founder of MK Supplements, selling freeze-dried organ meat supplements sourced from 100% pasture-raised cattle. He has a popular blog and hosts the Primal Shift Podcast, where he explores topics like local food sourcing, benefits of homesteading, ethical animal husbandry, and modern agriculture's impact on food quality. Kummer m...
Apr 01, 2024•33 min•Ep. 288
On this episode of the podcast, we're taking you back in time to Episode #75 where we had the chance to sit down with Joel Salatin to discuss Regenerative Farming and why Americans should invest heavily into the future of our soil & food. If you enjoyed this segment of the episode, please go check out the full-length podcast with Joel Salatin . Also, if you feel compelled, please rate our show and share it with a friend. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue forward on our...
Mar 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 287
In today's episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Jordan Ferrone. Struggling to find purpose in life, Jordan turned to the practice of daily ice baths as a way to challenge himself and break free from negative thought patterns. What began as a 12-day challenge quickly evolved into a life-changing journey that has now reached an incredible 474 days and counting. Along the way, Jordan has amassed a following of over a million people on Instagram, all inspired by his dedication an...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 286
Josh Clemente, the co-founder of Levels and former SpaceX engineer, joins us on today's episode. After experiencing firsthand the challenges of managing his own metabolic health, Josh founded Levels, a company that provides users with real-time data on their blood sugar levels through CGM technology. With Levels, Josh aims to make personalized health information accessible to everyone, enabling individuals to make data-driven decisions about their nutrition and lifestyle. Topics covered include ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 285
Robin Switzer joins us on then podcast today. Robin is the founder of KetoCon - Hack Your Health. Robin's backstory is fascinating - having worked the majority of her professional career in corporate at Bank Of America, she found herself deeply unmotivated, facing serious health concerns, and ultimately left her job to start KetoCon. Robin shares her personal voyage from facing health challenges to spearheading one of the most globally recognised inclusive health and wellness events today. Learn...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 284
Today we sit down with Sean Glass. Sean is a former U.S. Navy Seal officer, combat leader, and current leadership instructor with Jocko Willink's Echelon Front and co-founder of Primal Beef. Sean spent 13 years in the SEAL Teams, leading five SEAL platoons. Primal Beef is a beef company that focuses on providing high-quality, sustainably sourced beef to consumers who value nutrition, environmental stewardship, and the ethical treatment of animals. Sean's experience in life offers him a unique pe...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 283
In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Gibbs, the founder of MANBAR, to discuss his journey in creating a truly unique and nutrient-dense meat bar. Trevor Gibbs is an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and cooking enthusiast who combined his passions to create MANBAR. MANBAR's journey started in Trevors home kitchen selling to friends. In scaling production, Trevor has remained adamant in his continued use of regenerative, grass-finished bison and beef, along with a commitment to avoiding encapsulated ...
Mar 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 282
In this episode of the Meet Mafia Podcast, we welcome Sol Brah, an Australian digital creator, ‘physical spiritualist’ & founder of the Sol Empire – a collection of his companies, pages & communities which create content discussing health, bodybuilding, philosophy, biohacking, mindset and total life optimization. Sol discusses the profound benefits of sunlight and raw foods on well-being, highlighting the immense energy benefits of raw foods and how he approaches eating raw foods. Emphas...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 281
In this episode, we sit down with CEO of Ballen Studios, Nick Witters. Nick is the strategic mind behind some of YouTube's most influential creators, including his current work with MrBallen and past experiences managing MrBeast. A combat veteran and law graduate, Nick offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of navigating the digital content sphere. He unpacks the layers of talent management, content strategy, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that drives the most succe...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 280
Angela Gargano joins us on the podcast today. Angela has a unique perspective on life and success. Her background includes studying biochemistry, starting her own gym at 22 years old, winning Miss Fitness America in 2016, 6 x Ninja Warrior and now a leading instructor in the field of pull-ups for women. Having suffered a devastating ACL injury which changed the trajectory of her career, Angela was forced to shift her mindset and reassess her identity. Learn insightful lessons around building con...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 279
In this episode, Kareem El-Ghayesh, the founder and pitmaster at KG BBQ in Austin, Texas, joins us today. His path from the banking sector in Egypt to the heart of Texas barbecue is incredible. Kareem has revolutionized the barbecue scene, fusing the unique blend of spices and techniques from Middle Eastern cuisine, with traditional Texas BBQ. Learn the tools and invaluable lessons that allowed Kareem to turn his life around, leave his country, pursue his passion and ultimately create his life's...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 278
Vinnie Tortorich, creator of No Sugar No Grains (NSNG) returns to the podcast. He provides insights on the pitfalls of the standard American diet and interrogates misconceptions surrounding protein and plant-based nutrition. Vinnie provides actionable advice on how to cut through the noise of modern health advice, simplify your health goals, and develop lifelong health habits. Vinnie is a celebrity fitness trainer, podcaster, film director, author of the best-selling book Fitness Confidential, a...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 277
Ashleigh Di Lello is a brain coach and founder of BioEmotional Healing, where she specializes in using neuroscience and mind-body medicine to resolve complex physical chronic illnesses and mental & emotional complications that conventional medicine often calls “incurable". Over half of her clients are seeking coaching to improve mental health conditions like trauma, anxiety, and depression. After surviving a mysterious systemic infection as a teenager that left her bedridden for years, Ashle...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 276
For the second time, Sam Moffett joins us today on the podcast. Sam is the co-owner of regenerative ranch Shirttail Creek Farm and farm owned Austin grocer Local Pastures. From growing up in the suburbs to running a successful grass-fed beef operation, Sam provides a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the trials and triumphs of ranch life. Learn about the exponential growth of consumer demand for locally-raised meats post-COVID, Sam's and other ranchers approach to ethical farming, and why he believ...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 275
In this episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, we dive into the topic of sourcing high-quality food. We've created a simple framework for you to start to improve the quality of the food that you're putting in your body, and it starts with knowing how to find high-quality food. In our first episode of this series, we discussed the importance How To Eat Healthy and we covered the basics on what to eat and how to form the right habits to consistently fuel yourself properly. Before we keep going, here's...
Feb 15, 2024•57 min•Ep. 274
Joining us on the podcast today is Kelsi Sheren. Kelsi is a Canadian veteran, entrepreneur, author & speaker. Kelsi shares her inspiring story of overcoming trauma through plant based healing and other unconventional methods. Learn why plant healing medicine works in the veteran community, real stigmas surrounding mental health, and practical advice on integrating meaning in your life through intentionality, accountability and self-exploration. Kelsi is the CEO of Brass & Unity and autho...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 273
We're excited to launch the first episode of a series of Meat Mafia exclusive podcasts intended to cover specific health topics. By the end of this series, we expect you to be well-equipped to start improving your health in a meaningful way. We'll cover everything from how to eat healthy to improving your environment to support optimal health. In this episode, we provide a blueprint for taking control of your health through optimizing your diet. It's broken down into three sections: 1) The emoti...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 272
In this episode, we are joined by CEO of Teqball, Ajay Nwosu. An investor in over 27 companies, Ajay shares his unique approach and mindset behind investing and business. Shaped by growing up in four continents, Ajay breaks down his favorite life lessons and why they all have a remarkable compounding effect. Learn why surrounding yourself with truth-tellers, pushing your comfort zones, “auditing” your inner circle and day-to-day time allocation, all lead to invaluable collaborations and opportun...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 271
In this insightful episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, we're joined by the dynamic Jen Gottlieb, co-founder of Super Connector Media. Jen shares her transformative journey from dreams of being an actress to successfully paving her path as an entrepreneur and speaker. Jen highlights how to find joy in the struggle of personal development, tactics to build confidence and battle imposter syndrome, and the art of effective communication. Jen provides tactical tips on mindset, productivity, handling f...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 270
Raw milk is making a powerful resurgence as more people discover its remarkable health benefits after years of propaganda against unpasteurized dairy. In this episode, Tommy and Luke of Raw Milk and Deadlifts share their journey to raw milk. They share how its easily digestible nutrients, enzymes, probiotics and ability to cure nutritional deficiencies transformed their health and provided sustained energy. Growing up on the standard American diet, Tommy and Luke struggled with acne, inflammatio...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 270
Our guest on the show today is Lauren Wright. During Covid, Lauren realized something was not right with her health when a nagging tooth infection triggered a cascade of debilitating symptoms. Refusing to accept bandaid solutions from dismissive doctors, Lauren shares her powerful story of how she took control to heal herself from the inside out. Learn the connection between oral health and whole body inflammation, how she learned to listen to her intuition, and the step-by-step protocols that u...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 268
Today, artist Mike Posner joins us on the podcast. In our raw and vulnerable conversation, Mike shares his powerful journey of self-discovery through immense physical and mental challenges. Hear Mike reflect on the inner turmoil that drove him to walk across America, the internal shifts that allowed him to grow, techniques for quieting our suffering mind, and motivational insights on unlocking our human potential. Known for chart-topping hits like “Cooler Than Me,” and "I Took A Pill In Ibiza", ...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 267
Today, Dr. Anthony Chaffee joins us again for the second time on the podcast. If you're curious about the carnivore diet, this is a must listen. Dr. Anthony Chaffee explains how humans evolved as meat-eaters over millions of years, making animal foods profoundly healing while plant toxins tend to trigger conditions like autoimmune disease. He addresses in depth how the shift to agriculture and processed foods has led to declining health across populations, and how a carnivore diet focused on fat...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 266
If you’ve ever felt confused about conflicting nutrition advice or wondered where your food actually comes from, this episode is for you. Ashley and Sarah from the popular Strong Sistas give an inside look at the realities of our modern food system after starting their own farm. Gain powerful insights into how you can take control of your health journey. Ashley and Sarah, founders of Angel Acres Farm, run the influential Strong Sistas brand. After struggling with their own health issues for year...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 265
Today we have on the podcast Dan McCormick, CEO and founder of the D2C creatine gummy brand, Create Wellness. Dan reflects on Create's backstory, where after 10 years of Dan taking creatine, he identified a clear market in gap in the benefits creatine provides and the negative misconceptions surrounding it. Learn how he's battled these misconceptions and grown his business as the sole employee, his perspective on publishing real revenue figures publicly, and his advice for aspiring founders in t...
Jan 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 264
We’re thrilled to have Michael Brandt — co-founder and CEO of leading ketone supplement company, HVMN (Health Via Modern Nutrition) — join us on the podcast today . Michael’s background as an accomplished endurance athlete inspired him to create HVMN and spearhead the first company to commercially sell exogenous ketones. We learned a ton talking with Michael about evolution of exogenous ketones and their overall impact on health and performance. Beyond that, it was fascinating to hear Michael en...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 263
In this fascinating conversation with Sahil Bloom, we dive into what it really means to live life to the fullest. Sahil shares his unique perspective on chasing your purpose, embracing your weirdness, and prioritizing your relationships above all else. You'll hear Sahil's insights on manifesting the life you want through daily evidence-building and identity shaping. He shares the one simple habit that ensures you'll never fail, the key to transforming your hardest days into growth opportunities,...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 262
Renowned health entrepreneur Dr. Josh Axe joins us on the podcast today. He shares his fascinating personal journey into medicine, turning to holistic healing to help his mother overcome cancer as well as his own injuries where he was unable to walk for a year. Listen in as he reveals ancient Chinese medicine secrets for personalized healing, how to shift your mindset to overcome limiting beliefs, and what the future of functional medicine will look like. Dr. Axe is a qualified doctor, clinical ...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 261
