The Nick Bare Podcast
Nick Bare
It’s one thing to set the standard, it’s another to hold the standard.
Join Nick Bare, hybrid athlete, founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition discussing nutrition, maximizing human performance, and adopting the habits it takes to show up for what matters. Built on the “Go One More” mindset, each episode delivers principle-driven conversations and practical systems rooted in discipline, commitment, and consistency—so you can win the day without losing your values.
If you are committed to that, this podcast is for you.
Join Nick Bare, hybrid athlete, founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition discussing nutrition, maximizing human performance, and adopting the habits it takes to show up for what matters. Built on the “Go One More” mindset, each episode delivers principle-driven conversations and practical systems rooted in discipline, commitment, and consistency—so you can win the day without losing your values.
If you are committed to that, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
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27 snips
Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 17min
167: Inside My Mind in March 2026
A candid monthly reflection on building new products, from whey isolate to a strength line reboot and a possible energy drink. He talks entrepreneurship, event plans like a marathon activation and an ultra comeback, and how documenting life on YouTube is changing. Personal themes include learning manhood values, closing the value-action gap, embracing household chaos, and training for the love of running.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 20min
166: Life Updates, Parenting, and Social Media Detox with Stef Bare
Stef Bare, creator focused on family, faith, and creative ventures, shares candid life updates. She talks about a weekend social media fast and why presence matters. Short routines, homeschooling tradeoffs, and a worship-based spin studio vision come up. Parenting seasons, creative fears around AI, and practical family rhythms are explored.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 4min
165: More Than Muscle: The Protein Conversation
They dig into protein’s roles beyond muscle, like immune support, hormones, and bone health. You’ll hear why daily protein matters and why there is no storage for it. The conversation covers digestion, amino acid basics, thermic effect, and satiety. They compare whey concentrate versus isolate, explain per-meal leucine targets, and discuss protein targets and risks of low or vegan protein intake.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 11min
164: How to Turn Hard Seasons Into Your Biggest Breakthrough | Ken Rideout
Ken Rideout, author and endurance athlete who overcame addiction to find sobriety and a 2:28 marathon, shares his story. He discusses his new book, winning the Austin Half at 54, and the training and coaching that fueled a major marathon breakthrough. They dig into faith, identity, family trials, and the risks he took to rebuild his life.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 1min
163: Carbohydrates & Performance: Fueling for Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy
A pro-carb perspective on how carbohydrates power training, recovery, and mental performance. Breakdown of insulin, insulin resistance, and myths about low-carb and keto trends. Practical guidelines for how many carbs to eat and how to adjust intake by training volume. Discussion of glycogen, carb loading, and choosing whole-food carb sources for endurance, strength, and hypertrophy.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 6min
162: Q&A: Fitness Advice for New Dads, Am I Done with Preps and Races?, Hiring Insights, Phone Disciplines, & More
Listeners hear leadership lessons on hiring with the three C's and spotting green and red flags. Practical fitness tips for new fathers and time-saving home prep habits come up. Tech boundaries and phone disciplines for family presence are discussed. He reflects on stepping back from constant race preps and the mindset behind that choice.
39 snips
Feb 16, 2026 • 59min
161: 5 Valuable Life Lessons I've Learned In The Last 5 Years
He breaks down five life lessons about purpose, leadership altitude, selflessness, pride, and the cost of a hurried life. Topics include balancing satisfaction and dopamine, when to rise or dive in leadership, empowering teams through strategic absence, and why margin and rest matter. Short reflections on legacy, routines, and risking more round out the conversation.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 2h 3min
160: Lessons Learned From Two Decades Of Senior Military Leadership | Colonel Ed Arnston
Colonel Edward Arntson III, a 24-year U.S. Army infantry leader with combat command experience, shares hard-earned leadership lessons. He talks about self-leadership, humility, the power of tone and energy, building team culture that self-polices, and how combat and feedback shaped his approach. Short, practical stories illustrate each theme.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 16min
159: How to Eat and Train in 2026 | My Philosophies
He outlines his 2026 diet and training philosophies, emphasizing a slight caloric surplus to rebuild size and strength. Practical advice covers meal prep rhythms, weighing portions, and making protein the priority. Strategies for late-night snacks, eating with purpose, balancing strength training and recovery, and keeping food quality high while traveling are discussed.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 2h 3min
158: How A Simple Morning Routine Can Lead To A Life Of Freedom And Success | Michael Chernow
Michael Chernow, entrepreneur behind Creatures of Habit and The Meatball Shop, shares a raw recovery and faith journey. He walks through a disciplined morning routine with prayer, cold plunges, and device boundaries. They discuss sobriety, controlling the home energy, balancing family and work, and building brands from hustle to purpose.
