The Nick Bare Podcast

Everyone is creative in some way. Some may create art. Some create food. Some create businesses. For all of us, we are the creators of the life we want to live. For many of us, being creative can come with some resistance. The choice to be original and forge your own path can be one of the most difficult parts of the creative process. In this episode two members of the BPN Media team, Jordan Utter and Alex Rodriguez, join Nick on the show to talk all about what it truly means to be original, and shed some deep insight into how you should view originality and creativity. As they share with us, by eliminating distractions and working deeply, we can eliminate creative barriers and be more creative, original, and productive. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

What impact does your past have on your present? Many people let their past trauma or negative experiences have power over how they live their life, and let it consume them. Others try to run from and ignore it. Bedros Keuilian and Ray “Cash” Care have made it their life goal to help others realize that we cannot out-run, out-fight, or out-smart our past, but we can use it as a catalyst for growth and choose to be better from it. Bedros is a best-selling author, speaker, business consultant, and founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp. Ray is a Navy Seal veteran and instructor for the Modern Day Knight Project, a 75 hour self-development program for men founded by Bedros. MDK Project: www.mdkproject.com Bedros Keuilian: www.bedroskeuilian.com Ray “Cash” Care: www.raycashcare.com More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Do you have enough salt in your diet? Joining us on this week's episode, we have Dr. James DiNicolantonio to explore how salt intake is a key factor in physical performance and overall health.  Nick and Dr. James dive deep into the science behind how our body responds to salt, as well as debunk some misconceptions about this mineral that have been popularized over the years. Dr. James is a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and author of The Salt Fix and Superfuel.  He has shared his expertise on The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and international news media outlets. Dr. James' Website: https://drjamesdinic.com/ Shop BPN Electrolytes here More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod Youtube: The Bare Performance Podcast

Does running slower make you faster?   On this week’s episode, Nick’s marathon coach Jeff Cunningham is back for his second time on the podcast to discuss the most effective way to train for distance running.     Nick and Jeff share specific insight into how workouts are being crafted and executed to move towards Nick’s goal of running under 2:50 at the Buffalo Marathon at the end of May.  They dive deep into how to properly apply the “5 Pillars of Distance Running,” which are easy runs, speed workouts, recovery, nutrition, and strategic planning, to your training.  If you are looking to PR your next distance race, you will want to tune in to this episode.   Watch Episode 3 of Nick’s Marathon Prep series on the 5 Pillars: https://youtu.be/ysUMSRaldpY   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition   Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Fitness expert Sal Di Stefano joins Nick Bare to discuss the importance of incorporating strength training into all types of exercise. They explore how strength training raises metabolism and leads to more fat loss than cardio alone. They debunk the fear of getting too big and emphasize the importance of personal growth in fitness. They also discuss intuitive eating, the controversy and dysfunction with 'If It Fits Your Macros' (IIFYM), and the importance of transitioning to intuitive eating and understanding macronutrients.

In this episode, host Nick Bare is joined by BPN's Creative Director Jordan Utter to recount both their experiences running the Rocky Raccoon Ultramarathon which was held on February 5th, 2022.   This is Nick's second 100 mile ultramarathon, and the first race he has run since the Leadville 100 in August of 2021.  Jordan ran the 100 kilometer race on the same course to complete his first ultra. The two share insight into how they approached training, nutrition, and mindset for their respective races, and how their individual experiences differed throughout the weekend.   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition

What if there was an ingredient in just about every food product being sold in supermarkets today that could potentially have harmful effects to your metabolism and overall health?   Dr. Paul Saladino, the CarnivoreMD, joins host Nick Bare on the podcast for the second time to discuss the potentially harmful effects seed oils may have on your body.  He goes in depth into the science behind how these oils interact with your body and how you can take steps to avoid including them in your diet.   Dr. Paul’s Website: www.carnivoremd.com Dr. Paul’s Social Media: @carnivoremd2.0   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition  

From humble beginnings in a college dorm room, Jim DeCicco and his two brothers have built their company, “Super Coffee” into a multi-million dollar business.   In this episode, host Nick Bare sits down with Jim as he dives deep into how they have built Super Coffee from the ground up.  Jim shares insight on their humble beginnings of handing out samples in stores, to how they have raised capital to support their growth, how their “no deal” on national TV show Shark Tank has impacted the company, and much more.   If you enjoy listening to "The Bare Performance Podcast," please consider leaving a rating and review for the show wherever you are listening.   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition

“You cannot allow your past to define your future.”   In this episode, host Nick Bare sits down with former police officer and Green Beret Sean Buck Rogers as he shares his captivating story of how the trauma that he has experienced has influenced his life as a service member, father, and entrepreneur.   In his book Rising Above, Sean chronicles the toughest battle of his life: the long, painful fight to confront his darkest fears and reclaim his life. After struggling as a young man to accept the raw trauma of his past, he eventually learned to understand and embrace it, ultimately using it to become an elite Special Forces operator.   FNG Academy: www.thefngacademy.com   If you enjoy listening to "The Bare Performance Podcast," please consider rating the show wherever you listen, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts!   More Resources:   BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition

If you feel like achieving a sub-3-mile marathon pace is beyond your reach, this episode of The Bare Performance Podcast will inspire you to expand your horizons. Nick invites Jeff Cunningham, an elite marathon trainer, to share the formula and mindset that consistently lifts runners who compete around the country to excel beyond what might seem possible. An attorney by day, Jeff has developed a hybrid coaching program that keys to training volume, speed work, adaptations and nutrition. Hard data and metrics factor in, but at the end of the day it all boils down to the one non-negotiable component: Passion. Not just passion for running a marathon or even for running itself; it’s got to be a passion for doing the work. Jeff took Nick on and believed he was capable of a sub-3-mile race pace goal based on a few key biographical elements. With those baseline ingredients, Jeff believes, anyone is capable of hitting a sub-3 marathon goal. And he has proved himself right, time and again, as his runners reach their goals and blow beyond them. No one can explain what it feels like to be ready to go on race day. Knowing how to manage exhaustion is the essence of marathon running – and something that cannot be achieved without exacting, consistent intentional preparation towards a specific outcome. Jeff explains how he builds confidence in his runners, brick by brick. His formula has certainly worked for Nick, who now knows the difference between running a race and racing a race. It’s an incomparable, indescribable feeling.  The episode features lots of practical advice and reveals Nick’s plans to turn his goal of running a sub-2:50 time at the Buffalo Marathon this spring into an opportunity to share resources, training programs and tools with other aspirational runners. The ultimate goal? To inspire 10,000 personal records in the coming year!  You can follow or reach out to Jeff about coaching @Insta. Click here to listen to/rate/review previous episodes of The Bare Performance Podcast. You can also find out more about Nick’s performance nutrition and health supplements here. Key Takeaways: (02:30): How Nick met Jeff and started working with his team – and got on the path to his first sub-3-hour marathon. (04:45): Jeff shares the roots of his passion for running, which stretch back to his childhood in the early 1980s. He continued to run competitively through high school, college and law school. From there he stumbled into coaching, which is his big love. (7:30): Jeff, who brings a hugely competitive mindset, is all about his runners’ success. When they set a goal and he helps him achieve it, that’s his ultimate satisfaction.  (09:30): Why the sub-3-hour marathon has such an allure. In the larger context, they’re monumental but relatable. They can be completed by athletes at all levels of fitness, but there is a line of demarcation when your time starts with a “2.” (13:07): Running is a rare sport in which the barrier to entry is low and the possibilities for any given individual limitless (within reason). It’s all about training and mindset. (17:45): Jeff shares his initial thoughts when Nick came to him with his sub-3 marathon goal and some of the amazing athletic