The B.rad Podcast

The products we put onto our skin and into our bodies every day can have a profound effect on our health. In this episode, Melanie Avalon returns to the podcast for an important discussion about the various ways endocrine disruptors, which are found in everything from skincare to soap to detergent to deodorant (and countless cosmetics, like lipstick!) pose a major health risk. As I’ve discussed on the show before, paying close attention to the ingredients found in every product you buy, from cleaning supplies for your home to skin and body care to laundry detergent to makeup, is one of the best things you can do for your health. Unfortunately, the amount of toxic products out there still outweighs the amount of non-toxic ones, so you have to take matters into your own hands and do your own research in order to avoid extra exposure to endocrine disruptors. In this episode, Melanie explains how certain toxic compounds interact with each other and how this can actually increase toxicity levels, why you can’t just trust whatever products that claim to be “natural,” and the clean product lines she does recommend. She also reveals the connection between endocrine disruptors and carcinogens, why certain ingredients have such a profound effect on all aspects of our health, the amount of ingredients that have long been banned in Europe but are still common in America, and much more. Melanie is the host of two podcasts: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast with New York Times bestseller Gin Stephens and The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast, where she interviews the world’s top experts on a myriad of health and wellness topics. To listen to my previous interview with Melanie, Intermittent Fasting, A Healthy Diet Mentality, And How Both High Fat/Low Carb and High Carb/Low Fat Can Be Effective For Weight Loss, click here.   TIMESTAMPS: Melanie talks about the bad stuff we put on our body..skin care and cosmetics. [01:18] Brad changed his diet cold turkey from all the grains he was eating. [08:02] If we can just clean up our diet, we are well on our way to optimum health.  The rest is just fine tuning. [11:44] The US has about a dozen compounds that are banned compared to Europe which has banned thousands of toxins.  [13:36] If you see the word fragrance on the label, it might be because they are protecting their trade secrets (recipes). [18:51] There are endocrine disruptors which are obesogens. Carcinogens are in these products.  [20:14] Anything you put in and on your body has the potential for damage. [26:26] “Natural” isn’t always safe. [32:22] Just as government’s regulations do poorly on cosmetic’s safety, it is the same for its overseeing food safety. [43:10] What about soy? [47:46] Because one does not feel the effects of using these products, they are unaware of what is happening in the body in the long run.  [50:40] The products that are tested and found to be very safe are available in the US when you look for them. [57:12] Some products can take the place of skin peel treatment. [59:55] Males need to pay attention to their skin drying. [01:02:35]      LINKS:      Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Intermittent Fasting Podcast BeautyCounter.com The Cancer Code EWG: Environmental Working Group Most Common GMO foods Estrogeneration Melanie Avalon  Avalonx.us   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Premium skin care products and cosmetics rigorously tested to be free from toxins Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maintaining passion and competitive intensity throughout life, especially as we age and how we must manage the realities of aging with grace, is one of my favorite topics to discuss. In this episode, I’ll walk you through 14 tips and strategies to help you stay on the edge, while also avoiding the pitfalls of an overly stressful, unrealistic, exhausting approach. We’ll be talking about the most important and highly effective concepts to implement in order to adapt and age gracefully, such as adopting a primal mindset, doing something that “scares the shit of you every day” a la Brian “Liver King” Johnson, founder of Ancestral Supplements, and engaging in activities that foster healthy competitive intensity and support longevity. We talk about why it is extremely important to put your ego demands aside and honor your 80-year-old self, and remain patient with the long-term journey of leading a healthy, fit lifestyle while setting long-term, big picture, intrinsic goals. Instead of offering generalities like, “I’ll stay in shape as I get older,” pinpoint some specific objectives—this is because the brain responds much better to goals that are specific and measurable. Mark Manson, number-one bestselling author of The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck, explains that the emotional “feeling” brain rules over the rational “thinking” brain, even though our rational brain likes to convince us that this is not the case. Only emotion motivates us to action, but the emotional and rational brain need to work together to keep you both excited and focused over the long run. We also talk about the importance of spending some time formulating specific and detailed goals that will elicit an emotional response and therefore, can be efficiently tracked and quantified. For example, can you cough up a list of clever centenarian Olympics events you’d like to participate in when you turn 100? How about pulling from longevity research and setting up some personal benchmarks for squats, pushups, or the one-mile run? Once you have identified some challenges that you are particularly passionate about, consider using tools like a vision board (more at JackCanfield.com), mind movie (more at MindMovies.com), journaling, or your own rich imagination to create a powerful impression about where you are heading and why. With beautiful overarching goals in place, you can blend them successfully with immediate, fun, and even superficial goals.   TIMESTAMPS: Brad gives 14 strategies to adapt and age gracefully. [01:44]Primal Mindset is where we acknowledge that pursuing goals and challenges is what makes us human. The good example of Brain Liver King Johnson is described. [04:08] Some studies show that we are softening.  Our life expectancy is shorter than our parents. [06:53] There are benefits from sleeping ancestrally resting on the floor or ground. [09:38] The longevity in your gene pool does not necessarily determine your fate. [13:09] Cultivate a healthy, competitive intensity. [17:49]Pursue goals and behavior patterns, training schedules that support longevity. [25:25] Set long-term, big picture, intrinsic goals. [34:45]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Liver King Podcast with Martin Brauns Prime Endurance Mastery Course The Hacking of the American Mind Dopamine Nation Podcast with Dr. Craig Marker Podcast with John Assaraff   QUOTES: "The essence of sport is that while you're doing it, nothing else matters. But when it's over, you file it away in a place not very important." (Bannister) "Now that I’m retired, I am being coached by my 80-year-old self." (Whitfield) "Struggle gives meaning and richness to life." (Bannister)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Premium skin care products and cosmetics rigorously tested to be free from toxins Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hinshaw stops by for a multifaceted and inspiring conversation about the interesting progression of his career, what led him to discover an entirely new perspective on fitness, and the turning point conversations he had with mentors that were instrumental in guiding him towards his path. Things also get a little science-y and technical as we hear about all that he has learned from his current position as one of the leading Crossfit coaches in the world. Known internationally for his extensive knowledge and practical experience developing aerobic capacity in athletes of all experience levels using his comprehensive, cutting edge approach to training, Chris is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world and is the founder of aerobiccapacity.com. Chris Hinshaw has coached hundreds of athletes and professionals, including 32 CrossFit Games Champions and is the founder of aerobiccapacity.com. A former All American swimmer and world-class professional triathlete, his top international finishes include a 2nd place overall finish at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships, 2nd place overall finish at the Ironman World Championships in Canada, and a 1st place overall finish at Ironman Brazil.  TIMESTAMPS: Brad introduces his guest who has a very interesting story to tell about how he got into coaching CrossFit champions. [01:30] Chris describes how a new and different shoe brought him back to serious running. [07:12] What kind of concessions do we need to make as we age and yet want to keep running? [10:15] There is much to worry about as you get older as far as athletic performance. [14:04] Chris’s history with the Ironman is epic and then evolved into CrossFit. [19:17] Because he had neglected muscles by just exclusively doing triathlon, he was advised to try CrossFit. It gave him his health back. [28:12] Your body may break down but your brain may still tell you you can do it. [31:56] Making a career change was a risk but the right thing to do. [44:57] How did Chris’s method fix the missing piece in CrossFit training? It starts with pacing. [51:52] CrossFit is for people who weren’t good at anything. [55:41] Chris Hinshaw has changed the sport of CrossFit. The people who are interested in CrossFit have disparate goals.  He personalizes it for them. [58:17] What is a standard rate of fatigue for a non-runner? [01:02:05] Some people perform CrossFit at a high level and too frequently. That is not beneficial in the long run. [01:12:51] The high intensity creates that fatigue, the low intensity clears the fatigue. [01:15:02]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Favorites page Aerobic Capacity.com Mark’s Daily Apple Fatigue Factor Spreadsheet Calculator (400m to one-mile time ratio) Chris Hinshaw Coaching Matt Fraser CrossFit   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!  Butcher Box: Convenient, affordable home delivery - free shipping! - of the highest quality meat, poultry, and seafood with customizable box design. Click here for special promotion.  Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity Ultimate Morning Routine Online Course: Learn how to custom-design an energizing, focusing morning exercise routine. Enroll now for earlybird discount Check out Brad Kearns Favorites Page for great products and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is inspired by a recent conversation with an old friend who reached out to me to ask for some tips and insights because of a very relatable issue. Despite being a lifelong highly accomplished endurance athlete and extreme outdoor person, things went a little off track with the pandemic and some personal life events, leading to drinking a little too much, eating way too many chips and too much butter, etc. This all led to him reaching out to ask: how do I get back on track, and what do you typically eat throughout the course of a single day? I answer those questions and more in this show as I share why I’m on the “C&C diet” and break down some practical weight loss methods that actually work. I explain why you can’t force your way into healthy eating patterns and talk about my typical approach, which includes tons of dark chocolate and my morning superfuel high protein smoothie. I also talk about my favorite carb sources and the benefits of desiccated organ capsules and reveal why I no longer eat salads or stir frys. Finally, I list the foods you want to minimize if you want to lose weight, as well as the reason why I take creatine every day (and why I think you should too!)   TIMESTAMPS: Brad tells an old friend how to get back on track with his fitness. [01:21] Brad’s main focus on diet is to maximize nutrient dense foods. [03:15] Many people like time restricted eating where you are fasting for 16 hours and then consuming calories in that 8- hour window. [07:56] Any deviation from the standard American diet of palatable processed foods is going to be a success. [10:47] It is very difficult to change your pattern of eating. Set yourself up for success by making good shopping choices.  Don’t have the processed foods in your house to tempt you.  [13:48] Brad’s morning diet consists of a smoothie and maybe chocolate. [17:54] Grass fed beef and pastured eggs are the mainstay. [20:45]The concept that the cholesterol content of your diet has no correlation to your blood cholesterol levels. [22:41] Brad eats fewer vegetables now. [26:21] Chocolate is a big part of Brad’s diet…..only the premium artisåan well-made chocolate. [30:45] For overall improvement, after diet comes exercise. Ridding ourselves with excess body fat is a battle. [38:32] How do we keep belly fat off? [42:07] When you are training, change your mindset and focus on quality and precision rather than suffering. [46:30] Move frequently, lift heavy things and sprint. [47:40] Sleep is very important. If you have to set the alarm to get up, we need to look at your sleep habits. [52:39] Your bedroom should be cool, dark and clutter-free. [58:45]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Brad Kearns’s Morning Routine Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga Keto Reset Diet Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Metabolism) Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) Ancestral Supplements Butcher Box Luke and Cate Shanhan Podcast US Wellness Meats.com Shawn Askinosie Podcast (chocolate) Cocoa Runners.com Lille Belle Farms Puna ChocolateHoulau chocolate Dr. Craig Marker Podcast HIIT vs. HIRT Chilisleep Sign up for Butcher Box and custom design your monthly shipment. I also shop at USWellnessMeats.com. Both are great pricing for grass-fed meat and sustainable fish. Artisan bean to bar dark chocolate: Cocoarunners Askinosie Chocolate Lillebellefarms PunaChocolate HouLau Farm Chocolate Company   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Wendy Walsh is back for a fourth appearance on the B.rad podcast! Dr. Wendy is one of my favorite guests ever because she brings her A-game every time and dispenses an assortment of life-changing tips and insights in an easy to understand manner that you’ll remember and reflect on for a long time. Today we set a record for one of the most information-packed, fast moving shows ever—in 36 minutes we cover enough for a typical show of double that length! This episode will teach all about the three major attachment styles (avoidant, anxious, and insecure), how to balance our deepest biological drives with modern relationship dynamics, and what leads to sex being a “higher risk hobby” for women these days. You’ll also receive some free couples therapy and learn the five ways to sustain connection and romantic passion in your relationship. Finally, Dr. Wendy shares how she got 1 million TikTok followers in just one year, describes the four stages of personal development, and talks about the importance of examining the unconscious process and programming we all carry from childhood in order to improve our relationships. We also talk about her Patron club, which I just joined—incredible value for only $40.80 a year! Dr. Wendy is America’s thought leader on relationships, a media commentator who is obsessed with the science of love, and the host of The Dr. Wendy Walsh Show. She also lectures on evolutionary psychology and human mating strategies at California State University Channel Islands and holds a B.A. in Journalism, a Masters degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.    TIMESTAMPS: The three major attachment styles are avoidant, anxious, and insecure. [01:25] There are some people who prey on others using the drug called love. [08:09] Look at everyone’s life as a slice. Wendy represents the light at the end of the tunnel. [11:09] This period of COVID has amplified our isolation. [12:45] The more choice you have, the less likely you are to make a choice. [14:11] Sex is a much higher risk hobby for women. [18:14] Love is very much like a drug using the same brain processes as a drug addiction. [20:36]    What is emotional intimacy? [23:09] Imagine that your attachment injury that makes you choose partners that are wrong for you is a hole in the middle of the street. [25:59] The person who has an avoidant attachment style needs to be avoidant because that's a safe place for them. [33:04] Here are five tips for free couple’s therapy. Number one is to catch them being good. [35:30] Learn reflective listening. And schedule everything. [38:01] Digital detox can only enhance the relationships in your life. And number five is to bring fun and novelty into the relationship. [40:49]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Podcast with Wendy Walsh Beyond Mars and Venus Patreon.com/ Dr. Wendy Walsh Tinder Swindler   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have been diligently working on improving my breathing technique since recording a show all about the basics of nasal parasympathetic breathing and improving C02 tolerance, and this episode should help you get started too, as I walk you through an update of my personal experience with this breathing technique. In the first show about breathing, I explained the starting point of nasal parasympathetic breathing, which is to breathe as minimally as possible, through your nose only at all times, day and night for the rest of your life (with the exception of when you desperately need more air during intense exercise) and talked about the science that dispels the common flawed notion that we want to breathe in as much oxygen as possible in order for our bodies to take in as much oxygen as possible. The truth is, unless you are in the hospital with a serious disease or condition, we actually all have plenty of oxygen in our bloodstream, and many people aren’t even aware of the fact that having a low CO2 tolerance is an indication that your body is doing a poor job delivering oxygen to the working muscles that need it. In this episode, you’ll hear about what I have noticed from deliberately becoming more conscious of nose breathing during the day, tips for improving C02 tolerance and oxygenation, why overbreathing leaves our body literally gasping for oxygen, and why overbreathing will not help your athletic performance.   TIMESTAMPS: When you make attempts to breathe deeply and inhale oxygen, it elicits a stress response rather than a relaxation response.  [01:27] When exercising, of course, you suck in the air that you need. [03:23] Our blood already has plenty of oxygen, almost all the time. [08:19] When you are at high altitude, your oxygen level will go down because the body needs to put more oxygen into the muscles and tissues. [11:15] The greater the carbon dioxide you can tolerate, the more oxygen will be released to working muscles, organs and tissues. [15:40] You can breathe deeply and lightly at the same time. [19:16] It is important to learn to breathe through your nose during sleep. [28:20]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Breath The Oxygen Advantage Brad’s Instagram sprint The Breathing Basics Show BOHR Effect BOLT score   QUOTES: "Breathe as minimally as possible through your nose only, at all times, for the rest of your life." (McKeown) "True health and inner peace occurs when breathing is quiet, effortless, soft, through the nose, abdominal, rhythmic and with a gentle pause on the exhale." (McKeown)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome the fourth appearance of Dr. Ron Sinha, host of a fantastic and unique new podcast called Meta Health! This episode covers a variety of topics related to healthy living, especially as we spend some time discussing Dr. Ron’s exciting and very informative new venture, Meta Health. If you haven’t heard his podcast, I highly recommend checking it out, as it gives you a fantastic scientific foundation—almost like a free college education! You’ll learn how fat burning works in the body, how muscle burning works, and how mitochondria functions in the body too. And because Dr. Ron is so passionate about all areas of health, the way that mental health affects our physical health is another major focus of his work. In this episode, you’ll learn why Dr. Ron cautions us to be wary of scientific studies and he explains how observational studies actually work. You’ll also hear about Dr. Ron’s experience with the Wim Hof breathing method, learn about how people can overdose on adrenaline stimulating activities (like cold exposure and HIIT workouts) and the consequences of doing so, and much more!   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Sinha talks about how fat burning works in the body and how muscle building works. [01:39]The more deeply individuals learn about how their body works, it causes transformations. [09:08] Turning 50, one can notice the changes in memory and distractability. [12:11] Ron’s podcasts help the listener remember the material through storytelling. He is careful about the message he is sending. [18:18] Are we taking fasting too far? [19:35] Some traditional medical doctors still frown on some of the newer information that we put out. [23:20] Studies that simply ask for people to track what they eat are not very conclusive. [27:29] When they studied some seniors in Italy, they found that the animal protein intake was inversely associated with mortality.  [29:56] The use of the continuous glucose monitors is a game changer. [33:04] Are there blindsides we need to think about with the red meat diet? [35:28] What’s happening to your muscle mass? [38:13] There is a defeatist mentality in our culture. [44:31] Overdoing exercise, fasting, cold exposure, diet restrictions, etc. can all be harmful. [46:06] With cold exposure, you are only trying to get a shiver response. [51:43] Folks working from home have a wonderful advantage because they can do microworkouts all day long! [53:10] Identify different ways to get rest, such as something creative, or walking the dog. [56:21] Many people don't realize that that high adrenaline driving workout is actually making caloric restriction and fasting really difficult. [58:16] What is prompting those hypoglycemic episodes in a seemingly healthy person? [01:04:28] What causes the urge to urinate in the middle of the night? [01:06:36]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Metahealth Podcast Cultural Health Solutions.com  Podcast with Rip Esselstyne Podcast with Dr. Robert Lustig OsteoStrong Wim Hof Fatty Popcorn Boy Podcast   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show highlights a collection of some of the most memorable quotes and lessons from past podcast episodes, starting with the first B.Rad interview ever, Peter Attia, back in August 2018. To this day, that show with Peter remains one of the most-downloaded episodes in the history of this podcast!  You’ll learn how to avoid the most common disease conditions of modern life (heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease), what Peter’s favorite longevity marker is and why, plenty of tips on how to successfully achieve peak performance, and much more!   TIMETAMPS: Dr. Attia talks about his particular medical practice where is not only seeing patients, but is very involved with research. [06:38] When looking at the desire for health and longevity, the biggest impact would be nutrition, exercise and sleep. [09:30] If you take all sugar, refined carbs, processed oils out of your system, you can vacillate on whether you want grass fed or organic or dairy etc. What about “everything in moderation?” [13:05] No one depletes glycogen stores fully.  That’s a misnomer. [17:01] There’s a competition for energy where your muscles are going for energy as well as your brain. [21:09] Peter talks about being in ketosis and then out, eating more vegetables and also intermittent fasting. [22:08] When he was in ketosis for three years, was he looking for application for patients or performance edge? [28:06]Early in the stages of ketosis, when a person is not in fat balance, when they are not weight stable, many people are losing weight. [31:11] Peter is experimenting in 13-week periods, alternating between fasting and nutrition collecting data. [33:48] Make sure that you have the good food you want to eat on hand.  We tend to “eat what’s there” when we are hungry. [36:45] It depends on the person and the psychological strategy of handling these periods of nutrition. [40:28] It is interesting to monitor your emotions. Find out when you are angry and really why? [43:14] Riding your bike on a road is one of the most dangerous things you can do. [46:57] When training for a swim to Catalina, Peter would swim for 10-hour periods. [50:44] Are the people who have these stunning performances especially genetically gifted? [54:58] If you wanted to build a perfect runner, they would have enormous cardiovascular capacity, large quads, glutes and hands. [57:05] The aerodynamics of swimming and running are very different. [59:47] The arrow position on bikes is a compromised position for power output. [01:00:35] Because the density of water is so much greater than the density of air, pretty much everything in swimming goes down to avoiding drag. [01:04:02] Keeping your athletic prowess in an age-appropriate style is important for longevity. The journey of getting better at something is very important. [01:11:32]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Why We Sleep Usain Bolt Breaking2 Keto Reset Diet Peter Attia MD.com/podcast   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that many exercise and health experts say that increasing all forms of everyday movement is actually far more important than adhering to a devoted fitness regimen? In this episode, you’ll learn why as we continue discussing the latest emerging trends, revisions, and hot topics in health and ancestral living. You’ll learn effective strategies for recovery, how to work around injuries to stimulate the area in a manner that doesn’t cause additional pain, and how to take a kinder and gentler approach to high intensity training. You’ll also hear the reason why you should never workout to the point of soreness and the importance of de-emphasizing steady state cardio. I also share the most important things I have learned from my personal experience with injury recovery over the years (as well as certain setbacks!) that have had the most profound effect on the way I approach training and recovery: you’ll learn all the tips and tricks I learned from suffering from (and finally eradicating!) plantar fasciitis after 15 years (click here to watch my YouTube video explaining how I did this in just 3 short weeks!), why my 6 month “knee” was a total joke and the people who helped and/or hindered my recovery process, and much more! TIMESTAMPS: What makes it impossible to gain excess body fat [1:59]. How to take a kinder, gentler approach to high intensity training [5:52]. How to know when you have pushed your body too far in training [10:25]. The best ways to break up long periods of stillness [15:05]. What more than 20 minutes of sitting does to your body, why it makes you crave carbs, and how it affects fat metabolism [20:30]. How to design formal high intensity workouts so they are not too depleting [26:35]. Incorporating time for recovery into your reps and the concept of “walking it off” [31:05]. How to expand your definition of what it means to be “fit” and the danger of being narrowly focused on steady state cardio [38:22]. My personal experience with injuries and effective recovery strategies [40:58].   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to worry about macros, carb intake, and confusing and contradictory health trends anymore? This episode will show you the clear pathway to doing so, while also offering tips for fine-tuning and optimizing your lifestyle in the face of new and emerging trends. You’ll hear about the true cost of dietary obsessions and the danger of hyper-palatable, addictive foods, and I talk about the benefits I have personally experienced from consciously making the choice to stop overly scrutinizing every aspect of my diet. I also bring up the issue of dining out, since we know mostly all restaurants use canola/soy/corn oils to cook with (not to mention, sauces and salad dressings made with olive-oil “blends”, plus tons of sugar!). Is eating restaurant food ever really worth it, and if so, what foods do I make the exception for? We then move onto a discussion about the importance of aiming for digital minimalism and giving yourself enough time for down-time and self-reflection. You’ll hear about Gregg Greck’s book about Naikan, the Japanese art of self-reflection, which is a structured method for intensely meditating on our lives, our interconnections, and our missteps. You’ll hear about Gregg’s theory that while we are in production mode and zone out mode, the missing piece is putting ourselves in self-reflection mode. Finally, I talk about Monotasking by Thatcher Wine, which suggests we focus on spending substantial time reading, listening, and generally creating mono tasks we can do on purpose, as well as the benefits behind this practice.    TIMESTAMPS: It is a new year.  How is the best way to make progress towards your goals? [01:21] Ideas for diet and healthy living do not have to be rigid but the emphasis needs to be on eliminating processed foods. [03:42] It is virtually impossible to increase body fat if you eat natural foods that contribute to satiety. [06:42] The hyper palatable addictive foods disrupt the lectin processing which is responsible for feeling full and cause us to overeat. [08:51]Find a diet that's psychologically pleasing and does not result in the consumption of excess calories. [15:25] Every diet is a gimmick, and by and large, they work. [19:20] The intuitive approach is where you don’t have to lock into any regimented magical process. [21:17] Reproduction, repair, growth, and locomotion are a zero-sum game for the human. [22:30] Be wary of the admonitions about eating too much protein. The research that talks about eating too much protein and shortening your lifespan is probably looking at inactive people. [26:40] By itself, the body doesn’t ever make extra of anything. We have built in satiety factors that keep us optimized. [33:01] Learn to improve our focus, our self-reflection in our downtime. Learn to live with the digital age we live in. [35:51] Learn to be an intense listener in a conversation with another human. [42:39]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Metabolical Brad’s Podcast with Dr. Lustig Wired to Eat The Hungry Brain Wheat Belly Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga Butcher Box Dr. Herman Pontzer Podcast (Energy Expenditure) Twinkie Diet Hara Hachi Bun Me Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time mTor and IGF-1Dr. Art De Vany My Morning Routine Brad Kearns Jogging 2.0 Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection by Gregg Grech The 12 Monotasks by Thatcher Wine   QUOTES: "Reproduction, repair, growth, and locomotion are a zero-sum game for the human." (Kelly) "If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Wolf)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.   Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Primal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right way   Donations! This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.