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(Breather) Last but certainly not least, MOFO Mission assignment #10 is perhaps the most compelling of them all: quit being a dick to your partner! Romantic relationships have quite a big effect on hormone levels, and the stress your body experiences because of dysfunctions in your relationship will suppress testosterone, and this can truly make or break your MOFO manhood.The goal is to display emotional self-stability, vulnerability, and kindness, while refraining from behavior like whining, complaining, or indulging in angry outbursts. Remember to remain calm, cool, collected, and clear-thinking as you encounter the daily stresses of life. Assignments:Don’t speak if you have a negative emotional charge, advises John Gray. Learn how to manage your emotions, so you are able to embody what John refers to as the “calm, cool, collected Kung Fu master.” Getting bitchy and whining a lot is actually a sign of low testosterone/testosterone-deficiency.Make time for cave time! When you focus on problem-solving, engaging activities, this helps rebuild testosterone. You can work out, play any kind of game (even a video game!), or try your hand at a home improvement project - anything that gets you away from the situation and any potential arguments that will just make you feel worse and worse over time. Males are not inclined to talk things out incessantly, and instead, are better served when they go off by themselves and engage in testosterone boosting activities.Never argue, defend, or judge. Thank you The Imperative Habit author Dave Rossi for this one! This will just set your relationship down a downward spiral. Indulge your partner in “Venus Talks.” John Gray highlights the importance of letting your partner vent (sometimes for great lengths!) while you listen intently, without offering advice, solutions, or constructive criticism. Of course this can be tough, as males are naturally inclined to jump into problem-solving mode when hearing of any issues, but this is not what females need. They instead need to be listened to and validated, without interruption, regardless of how helpful you think you can be in the moment! Truthfully, the most helpful thing is just to listen. Remember, John Gray once said: “The most masculine thing a man can do is listen.”When you do experience a negative emotional charge, Swallow, Smile, and Suck It Up. Of course this doesn’t mean that you should just smile through everything in life and become a total doormat, but you will feel a lot better when you’re not being super emotionally reactive.TIMESTAMPS:The effect of your romantic relationship has on your testosterone level is profound. [01:30]If you have a negative emotional charge, don’t speak. Take some cave time. [03:51]Never argue, defend, or judge. [04:54]Indulge your partner. Listen intently without offering advice. [05:28]Men and women experience stress, love, and success in different ways through different filters. [07:26]Males have a short memory for conflict and resentment. [12:35]The females want you to solve problems, protect her, and keep her safe. Don’t talk. [15:28]Don’t argue, defend, or judge. [18:04]Indulge your partner in Venus talks. It’s going to take a shift in mindset. [20:25]So the female assignments are to never nitpick because even tiny complaints can add up to be a big problem for the male. [22:58]When the female expresses anger at you, she is touching your weakest spot. She is trying to see if she is safe. [26:31]Brad reviews all ten MOFO assignments. [27:46]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. John Gray PodcastDave Rossi PodcastWendy Walsh PodcastThe Way of the Superior ManBrad’s Morning RoutineBrad’s Cold ExposureQUOTES:“One person shifting can cause their relationship to shift.”“Innate hormonal differences between testosterone-dominant males and estrogen-dominant females set us up for pain and suffering when we try to evolve behind our primitive genetic wiring and the dated archetypes of the male breadwinner and the female caretaker.”“Males have a short memory for conflict and resentment, and by simply going away, getting some cave time, and doing testosterone boosting activities, they return to the relationship refreshed and testosterone boosted.”“In modern life, the female’s main threat, that she needs protection from, is your own anger.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tables are turned as Dave Rossi puts me through the ringer with some probing questions that are a refreshing departure from the typical interview questions about one’s life’s work or position on assorted topics of professional expertise. Dave does a great job extracting insights that the podcast audience has never heard before. Here are some highlights from our conversation during this episode: I feel immense gratitude for growing up during the time that I did. The lack of access to the kind of technology kids have today turned out to be such a wonderful gift, because my friends and I were forced to entertain ourselves. There was no sitting back and watching a few episodes on Netflix or going on YouTube all night. We had to be creative and innovative and make our own fun, while kids today have such easy access to...well, everything. And that unfortunately makes them less curious and less inquisitive, which are two of the biggest indicators of intelligence. Dave asks: where does your drive come from? I share that I have learned that I need to be really diligent about making time for downtime. I’ve actually had to work against that go-go-go instinct, and give myself enough time for rest and relaxation.Part of my goal with this show is to open up the dialogue beyond the basics of what constitutes “healthy,” as in questions like, what kind of food is best, what workouts are best, etc., and more towards fundamental things that pertain to health and happiness. I’ve noticed that a lot of people who seem to be thriving in major areas of life, like with their career and health, are actually lacking in some other crucial areas (relationships, connection, personal life), perhaps because all that intense focus is only being utilized for material gain and external validation. Clearly, this is a sad reflection how our culture not only emphasizes success, but also seems to suggest that success = happiness. Dave asks a great question for us all: is your view of yourself as strong as your inner voice’s ability to restrain itself from sabotaging you?  I share how I was able to get over myself at a pretty young age, after I rose to the highest heights I could ever dream of, then fell, then rose again, and what that experience taught me. Dave gets really personal, asking: what is a piece of you, that you haven’t shared yet? I admit to him that I try not to burden people with my problems and emotions, while also staying authentic to who I am and my story, and I talk a bit about how my relationship with my partner, Mia Moore, has changed my life.We wrap up with Dave asking me a very thought-provoking question: what advice would I give to an 18 year old Brad? The answer may surprise you…Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for my brand-new show with Dave coming next week!TIMESTAMPS:How did Get Over Yourself podcasts begin? [03:56]The easy access to information now makes us less curious and less inquisitive.  [07:26]Where does Brad’s drive come from that keeps him from enjoying downtime? [10:46]Dave thinks Brad’s show has changed as Brad has changed. [14:14]Our culture has put a huge emphasis on go, go, go and do, do, do that it has gotten out of hand. [18:45]Dave asks what is Brad’s motivation about his podcasts? What is changing in Brad? [20:20]A person can struggle from success to crashing and back searching for their self-esteem. [24:31]It’s important to acknowledge your weaknesses and fight this battle every day. [28:20]It’s not up to me what actually happens so I want to do things that matter to me without the emotion of the outcome. (Dave) [35:26]Make the most of every single day because there is no guarantee of tomorrow anyway. [36:48]Parents: You can talk to your kids, if they are willing to listen and set an example but you can’t determine their destiny. [40:20]Is your view of yourself as strong as your inner voice’s ability to restrain itself from sabotaging you? [ 41:57]Brad doesn’t easily reveal his inner self as Dave probes him. [47:52]What advice would Brad give 18-year-old Brad? [53:15]You can keep things fresh and keep things going. [57:52]Everything we do is simply a pursuit of a hormonal experience. [59:29]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageThe Imperative HabitDave RossiPodcast with John GrayFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning how to really slow down and reclaim the lost art of down time is not just something you do for fun and enjoyment, but something that actually greatly affects the state of your health.Yes, taking time to socialize or to take an after-dinner stroll, making your easy workouts easier, and integrating temperature therapy and foam rolling are all effective activities to boostAssignments:1. Recovery-based training utilizes a different philosophy than ‘consistent’ miles or appearances at the gym. Use intuition and push when you are pumped, and back off when flat. Leave some juice in your tank at all times! Check out my show with Craig Marker to learn about HIIT vs HIRT and why going less hard = less cell destruction. Remember that muscle soreness is NOT a catalyst for growth. Protein synthesis goes to REPAIR instead of growth, so there is really no need to get sore.Take easier, easy days (like doing a positive deadlift on grass or some dynamic stretches). Increase daily movement as a form of recovery. JFW to increase blood circulation and lymphatic function.Introduce Rebound workouts. Validated by HRV to speed recovery, this includes: dynamic stretching, mobility/flexibility drills, foam rolling, and deep breathing exercises that boost blood circulation and oxygen delivery without stressing the body. 2. Brain down time from hyperconnectivityA meditation practice is ideal, or even exercising without a podcast or music!Set up a morning routine that you can stick to. 84% of people reach for the phone most mornings. Instead, walk the dog, gratitude journal, or do elaborate flexibility/mobility stretches or yoga.Set aside time for Deep Work periods where you disconnect. (Listen to my Breather show on Cal Newport). The brain gets more tired managing text and email all day! So focus, get it done, and flip the lid closed!3. Spend Time in NatureUniversity of Michigan professors, the Kaplans, promote their ‘attention restoration theory’ as a way of recovering from what they call “directed attention fatigue” of non-stop information bombardment of modern times promoting sympathetic dominance and eventually, crankiness and irritableness. Nature allows passive engagement of the senses (take it in), triggers a drop in cortisol, BP and HR. Neuroscience professor Michael Merzenich explains that, “Our attraction to the ocean may derive from its lack of physical markers…. Looking over a calm sea is akin to closing our eyes.” Kaplan’s call for engaging with nature fascination is that, the more grand and spectacular the setting, the greater the fascination. Think: Yosemite, Niagara falls, The Grand Canyon, sailing in the ocean, or simply swimming in Tahoe. Any kind of nature is great; even imagery has been to have effect. Invest in a mini fountain, or get a poster/change your screensaver to a nature based image you’re drawn to.4. NappingA 20 minute nap refreshes sodium and potassium pumps in your brain neurons, allowing you to go from literally feeling fried (because the electrical circuitry is depleted) to re-energized.I’m pro napper through training. I turn on App Rainmaker Pro and I’m gone. I find a quiet or sunny spot, disengage; it’s a ritual. Many say they ‘can’t nap’ but that’s likely because of the environment. Dr. David Dinges, a sleep expert at University of Pennsylvania Medical School whose laboratory studies how sleep affects neurobehavioral, cognitive, immune, inflammatory, endocrine, metabolic, and genetic function, estimates that 15-20 percent of the population are highly sensitive, calling them “closet nappers.” Dr. Sara Mednick, a Harvard-trained psychologist currently studying sleep at UC Riverside, and author of Take A Nap, Change Your Life, estimates that up to 50% of the population is genetically predisposed to napping. If you struggle with napping, go easy on yourself: to start, at first, just disengage, go quiet (even to your car or park bench) and rest your head (the key element of a proper nap), even if you don’t fall asleep.5. Frequent tech breaks. This is key as we are only capable of peak focus for a cognitive task for 20 minutes.Take a 1-2 min break every 20 minutes.5 minute movements every hour. I’ve been doing 30 push ups, 10 pullups, 20 and squats since Covid and am in the best shape ever!Do whatever you can to engage the brain differently. Maybe that’s wastebasket hoops, indoor putts, using an outside slackline, chipshot, or other micro-workouts.Take one major mid-day break.Wind down away from the screen in the evenings. 6. Mindfulness practices: consider taking formal classes to learn Tai chi, yoga, and meditation (you can also use apps). Write down lists of what you’re grateful for and appreciate in your life in a journal.7. Temperature therapy: Saunas promote instant relaxation while a cold plunge gives a rebound response. Contrast therapy is also awesome. Mark Sisson goes in the sauna for 10 minutes, then goes 5-7 in the cold, then 5 minutes in the spa. I go back and forth in the winter between my mom’s pool (54F!) and the sauna (104F!), and always end up feeling completely relaxed.TIMESTAMPS:MOFO mission number nine is slow down and reclaim the lost art of down time. [01:58]Focus your training around recovery rather than recovery as an afterthought. [02:47]Pay attention to your intuition. [03:22]You should not be sore after workouts. [06:09]Take an easy day. Remember to think of your MAF heart rate. [07:47]Even walking, you will increase your blood circulation and boost your lymphatic function. [09:56]The effectiveness of rebound workouts to actually to speed recovery in comparison to total rest has been validated. [12:13]Your rest and downtime includes teaching your brain to be quiet. [15:01]Develop a winning morning routine. Organize your day. [15:54]Spend time in nature. [18:50]Don’t underestimate the importance of napping. [22:08]Be kind to your eyes. [25:55]Get up and move for five minutes every hour to maintain brain metabolism. [27:34]Give yourself a nice wind down period in the evening where you are away from screens. [30:42]Practicing Mindfulness helps to reduce stress and anxiety. [31:35]Brad is a great enthusiast for temperature therapy. [32:46]Brad summarizes the points of MOFO Mission number 9. [35:18]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Kelly StarrettDr. Craig MarkerDr. Phil MaffetoneFiras ZahabiDr. John Jaquish PodcastWeight Lifting is a Waste of TimeGalen RuppEliud KipchogeEight Weeks OutBrad’s Morning RoutineCal NewportAttention Restoration TheoryDr. Sara MednickMyopia.orgDude Spellings PodcastBrad’s Cold PlungeFire and IceFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a high energy guy who’s had an amazing journey from a Mr. Universe dream that took shape as a teenager in the deep backwoods of New Brunswick, Canada, and came true all the way to his landing spot in the bodybuilding epicenter of Venice Beach, CA.Wade Lightheart pushed the limits of physical training, work ethic, and competitive intensity in the most extreme of sports and learned some hard lessons that helped shape a lengthy career in performance optimization and a health and nutrition supplement business with his company, Bio Optimization. After reaching the highest levels of international bodybuilding, Wade completed a contest and his body went to heck. He gained an astonishing 42 pounds in 11 weeks! This launched his quest to align fitness pursuits with health instead of compromise health. Wade realized that we pursue fitness goals for three reasons: aesthetics, performance and health; and that quite often, our pursuit of the first two severely compromises the final one. Long before the emerging topic of gut health became the hot issue of the day, Wade realized that his digestion was trashed, largely on account of chronically excessive protein intake combined with a bodybuilder style starvation diet that lasted too long. This free flowing show also touches on issues like performance-enhancing drugs in sports and how the increasingly sophisticated biohacking strategies of the day are closing the gap between a doped athlete and a clean athlete doing everything right. Wade proved this insight to be true when he returned to bodybuilding after a four-year layoff and performed better than his previous efforts as a less healthy human. You’ll also learn about the three issues that can be causing gut dysfunction and how to quickly home test for them.Learn more about Wade and his operation, including a free 12-week peak performance program at BioOptimizers.com and enjoy his Awesome Health Podcast, including a 2020 interview with me!TIMESTAMPS:Wade talks about how he got into bodybuilding and was inspired by Schwarzenegger’s advice: He said you can achieve anything you want with hard work, self-discipline, and a positive attitude. [05:28]After working for many years on his dream of becoming a champion bodybuilder, Wade was in Mr. Universe contest and immediately thereafter gained 42 pounds in 11 weeks. [09:27]He realized he had built his body from the outside in and he had to learn to build the body from the inside out. [10:59]Many of the bodybuilders eventually end up in some health crisis. [12:51]Wade has learned from his experience and has applied this to his biological optimization formula. [15:33]Athletes are fit, not necessarily healthy. We have sacrificed health in pursuit of performance. [18:03]After Wade was in the contest, what happened that caused his body to blow up? [20:22]The use of performance-enhancing technology is pervasive in the athletic community maybe going back 60 to 70 years. [25:15]When traveling to India for a contest, he connected with like-minded people and started the BiOptimizers development. [32:11]When you're in the midst of a highly engrossing competitive challenge and drugs are part of the game, it's easy to rationalize and join up with the pack to try to stay with the pack instead of get dropped. [34:21]How did Wade learn about the gut microbiome so long before what we know today? [38:47]A hundred million Americans on any given day are suffering from some sort of digestive distress that is either an over-the-counter or prescription medication for digestive related illnesses. [42:39]The USDA allows 50 different chemicals on organic produce and we don’t get to know about genetic modification in many places. [44:11]A person tries to eat healthy, selecting carefully, knowing that there are still problems. There are probiotics available in the stores. How do we know which ones are best? [45:53]A one-degree difference in temperature in a probiotic stream is going to cause a doubling of the activity of that probiotic. You need a prebiotic. [47:00]Wade and his partner have disparate dietary patterns. Is it important what genetic particulars are present when it comes to choosing the best diet? [50:01]Three areas where people run into digestive issues are lack of proper enzymes in the food, being low in hydrochloric acid, and microbiome imbalance. [55:28]Magnesium is the most common deficiency mineral in virtually everybody’s diet. [58:56]LINKS:Brad ‘s Shopping PageBiOptimizersWade LightheartDr. Edward HowellFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the consequences of high-tech, modern life is that for the first time in history, we are constantly battling the effects of exposure to estrogenic compounds. While this is an emerging field of scientific study, you may want to be on the safe side, as we are dealing with an assortment of environmental estrogens from a variety of different sources, and make moves to avoid and eliminate the following offenders: Eliminate all plastics touching your food or drink and avoid high estrogenic foods like soy, corn, flax. Use all-natural skin and personal care products, and eco-friendly home cleaners and laundry detergents.Monitor and limit sources of EMF, by doing things like turning Wifi off at night, using an ethernet cable instead, and staying far away from your cell phone. Otterbox phone cases are also helpful, as are grounding mats or sheets or shields.Combat indoor blue light by using things like bug bulbs, Tungsten soft lights, and anything on the yellow/red spectrum (like a salt lamp or candles).If you want to neutralize outgassing from toxic consumer products and stale indoor air, get a houseplant or two! Also, the HEPA filter/deionizer captures 99.9% of particles (outdoor fires, pet, dust, allergens, etc.). Avoiding Estrogens:Plastics: Implement zero tolerance for any plastic touching your food or drink. Nothing is worse than microwaving foods in plastic containers or drinking from disposable plastic water bottles that get heated in the sun. The result? Man cans and cancer. Use stainless steel or glass containers instead.Personal Care products: Be vigilant against chemicals that touch your body like skin care products, cosmetics, perfumes and colognes, and laundry detergent. Use eco-friendly products made without chemicals, such as Dr. Bronner’s castile soap. Almost all sunscreens are pretty offensive, with common ingredients like oxybenzone and octinoxate that are harmful for both your health and the environment. Look for something simple with zinc oxide and try to prioritize using clothing and hats. Remember to expose large skin surfaces, but that it’s ok to protect yourself.Household cleaning products: Antibacterial products are nasty, because they compromise immune function and can make you resistant to antibiotics when you need them for infections or surgeries. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day is a good natural brand with a diverse product line.Food: You shouldn’t be eating soy, corn, or flax anyway, but note that these foods have 100x more phytoestrogens than other plants. For more information, read Anthony Jay’s book Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile, and be sure to check out this great article from BioDynamic Wellness called Top 10 Estrogenics and Ways to Minimize Exposure. TIMESTAMPS:Number 8 of your MOFO mission is called to protect yourself. Eliminate all plastics touching your food or drink. [01:49]Look for eco-friendly skin products and home cleaning products. [02:32]Beware the dangers of the electromagnetic field. [03:11]Protect yourself from light exposure after dark. [07:21]A houseplant has been shown to neutralize the outgassing that comes from toxic consumer products and stale indoor air. [08:44]Getting a HEPA filter to clean your air. [09:14]The exposure to estrogens can throw off your natural healthy balance. [10:51]Drinking out of a plastic water bottle is very unhealthy for you. [12:02]Personal care products are now available in healthy options. [13:49]Household cleaners are another place to pay attention to the eco-friendly need. [15:59]Try to stay away from soy, corn, flax which have 100 times more phytoestrogens. [16:46]Stay away from grains and source grass-fed meat. [18:08]Brad talks about many chemicals that are sprayed on our food that are outlawed in Europe. [18:51]Read carefully the ingredients in your sunscreen. Avoid food that has been artificially colored red. [19:51]Parabens are found in cosmetics and disguised in the ingredient list name. [20:50]Birth controls pills contain harmful chemicals. [22:17]Brad lists nine ways to minimize estrogenic exposure. [23:27]A dry sauna is an excellent way to detox your body. [24:41]Other herbs and botanicals are recommended for detoxing. [25:57]Consider the water you are drinking. [27:24]It’s important to have pasture-raised meats and eggs. [29:27 LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageOtterBoxPodcast with Brian HoyerPodcast with Tania TeschkeHEPA FilterEstrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick and InfertileWise Traditions PodcastBiodynamic WellnessDr. Anthony Jay PodcastAlmost Heaven SaunasBeet KvasseBig BerkeyHow to lower high estrogen levels naturallyTop 10 estrogenics and ways to minimize exposureFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a hard hitting, straight shooting, fearless free-thinking fitness leader that will blow your mind and challenge you to rethink many of the basic notions of fitness, diet, and healthy living.Dr. John is a longtime innovator and thought leader in the biomedical fitness scene, having invented the globally popular OsteoStrong training device to fight osteoporosis. His more recent fitness sensation is the X3Bar, which is revolutionizing the way people think about and perform strength training. His heavy resistance band with attached bar system allows you to work the range of motion with the highest power output (the end of the movement) with the highest resistance. This is the exact opposite of lifting a heavy bar, where you are constrained by the hardest part (e.g., lifting the bar off the floor) of the lift. You’ll hear Dr. John’s full explanation in the show, but essentially, you get a more challenging and complete workout in a much shorter time period.We also talk about Dr. John’s astonishing dietary strategy of eating just once every 48 hours, when he enjoys a full-bore carnivore feast. That’s right, Dr. John is maintaining his muscular, single digit body fat physique (6’0” and 240lbs) with a zero carb diet and a workout protocol of 10 minutes per day, 6 days a week! Yes indeed, this guy is off the beaten track by many miles and it’s incredibly refreshing to open your mind to greater possibilities, challenge bullshit conventional stupidity that’s been proven wrong over and over but we still blindly follow it, and listen to someone who is not afraid to speak his mind at every corner, and back up his seemingly crazy proclamations with extensive scientific research and knowledge base. “We are not meant to exert ourselves with that much intensity for very long,” Dr. John says, pointing out that while most people assume that a lack of motivation is the reason why people can’t go hard with a workout for more than ten minutes, it’s really a lack of glycogen! Meaning, it’s biological, not mental: if your body is screaming at you to stop, listen, and stop. Dr. John shares a story about how, during the last few sets of an hour-long workout he did, his ears started ringing. “I felt awful, so I thought: what is going on here?” Now, Dr. John is certain that this was his body sounding the alarm on what wasn’t working:  “This was my body’s way of saying: no, we are not doing this anymore!”  Finally, we wrap up with some great advice from his dad, a former NASA engineer: “Don’t think people are going down the right path. Look at the problem, and think of anything else that might address that problem than the way people are doing it, because there might be a better answer.”Enjoy this informative and surprising episode with Dr. John, and check out his new book, Weight Training Is A Waste Of Time.TIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest today has made many innovations to the fitness culture. He calls out the BS in the fitness industry. [01:39]John makes some pretty strong statements regarding the information we have been given. Are calories important? He eats only one meal every 48 hours. [05:06]It has a lot to do with looking at what happens during fasting. [08:51]Some people, in an attempt to find a diet, try to find a solution that doesn’t require a change. [11:02]John compares the idea of the bears creating diabetes so they can hibernate with what the humans have dealt with. [14:10]Hydrating is another purpose of carbs. [18:59]You only need antioxidants if you are oxidizing. [21:28]What are oxalates? [22:31]John explains his 48-hour fasting theory. [25:22]The larger muscle becomes, the more blood it needs to function correctly. [28:21]The X Three Bar delivers results with weight changing as we move it. [33:00]What do we really want when we exercise? We want to change our bodies. [37:59]Why is this going to have less risk of muscle soreness and damage than doing sets with a heavy bar? [43:31]If you can fatigue the muscle without damaging the muscle, then all of the protein synthesis is appropriated for growth. [46:14]Sometimes the information that is published in exercise science is not accurate. [47:06]After the X Three, you need at least 36 hours to recover. [53:26]The Central Governor Theory defines the point in the middle of the race when your brain tells your body, “That’s enough.”[55:15]Using the X three, the injury risk is low. [59:49]The Osteostrong devices give the benefit of high impact without the risks. {01:00:03]LINKS:X Three BarOsteostrongDr. John JaquishWeight Lifting is a Waste of TimeCentral Governor TheoryQUOTES:“So many things are a gross misinterpretation of research.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) The seventh step to becoming a badass MOFO is to work on overcoming non-stop digital stimulation and distraction, which can only be achieved by focusing, prioritizing, and powering down with unwavering discipline. It means implementing proactive daily rituals (like working out) before even glancing at a screen.This is especially important as looking at your phone/computer/email first thing in the morning activates the shallow, reactive, part of your brain. Talk about starting things off on the wrong foot! How can you expect yourself to be focused and productive when you’ve activated the reactive (and not proactive) part of your brain right after waking up? Answer: you can’t. So, why not at least try to resist the temptation? Instagram will still be there in a few hours, so do yourself a favor, and help yourself out by putting some time into creating (and incorporating) a few winning rituals (that will eventually become habitual) that you can do before you let yourself even look at a screen. Also check out previous shows, like Prevent Tech From Hijacking Your Mind, and the episode with productivity and marketing expert Seth Godin, for more tips on overcoming distraction and productivity. One of the most helpful pieces of advice Seth ever gave me about this subject was simple: “Turn that shit off and get the work done man!” Effective yes, but is this approach easy for everyone to implement? Maybe, but maybe not...what works for one person will not necessarily work as well for you, so in this show, I will outline some very valuable tips you can use to ensure you’re spending your time as efficiently and effectively as possible. Digital distraction is no joke, so here are some methods that will help you work around (and against!) the temptation to scroll down your screen all day long: Facilitate Deep Work. Schedule time for work (first thing in the morning works best for most people) and check out my show covering the book Deep Work for details. Different methods work for different folks, but I found having an accountability partner was a really effective strategy for me. Carve out an hour or two in the morning to just get it done - and then email your accountability partner afterward to say, “I F%^&*ING DID IT TODAY!” You can even email yourself, it’s just the act of having some form of accountability that is most useful.  Become Aware of the Cost of Distractibility. How much time do you think distractibility really costs you in a day? I bet we all underestimate how much time we lose when we take that “one-minute break” that turns into an hour. Take some inspiration from Jim Collins, who tracks all of his time on a spreadsheet, as this will provide you with an actual number of how much time it costs you in a day when you lose focus. Being able to quantify how much time you spend working and not working is a great motivator for getting things done and cutting out distractions.  Be OK With Being Annoying. Do not allow yourself to feel guilty about not being immediately responsive to people or saying “no” to a lot of things. You may think it’s only going to take you 5 seconds to respond to that text message, but it’s really just opening a can of worms. Put your phone in the other room if you have to, just do whatever you can to make your phone (and whatever else distracts you) not easily accessible.  Devote Time to Shut Down Time. Easier said than done, but, it still has got to be done. Do your best to remove any obstacles and temptations from the environment you’re working in. Similar to the ‘put your phone in another room’ method, I’ll sometimes go somewhere where I know there is no Wifi to ensure I won’t get distracted.  Don’t Waste Time Waiting For Inspiration. Otherwise, you’ll be waiting a long time. So don’t focus on it, don’t sit around waiting for it to magically materialize. Instead, set yourself up with a morning routine you can actually stick to, and go! Don’t wait for inspiration, just get up in the morning and do not let yourself look at your phone/email/social media until you have gotten a substantial amount of work done. No excuses, no waiting for that serendipitous moment when the light bulb goes off - like Seth said, turn it off, and get the work done!Lastly, really make an effort to save your screen time for the daytime….otherwise, the nighttime blue light exposure will most likely keep you awake all night, leaving you exhausted and trashed for the next day. If you want to be truly focused, you have to make sure your body is functioning well, which is why MOFO Mission #7 is to take control. TIMESTAMPS:MOFO Mission no. 7 is Take Control. [01:23]We must acknowledge the addictive properties of the dopamine hit we get with the ding of our phone. [02:26]One tip from the Deep Work book is to make a solemn vow not to open your messages for the first 90 minutes in a day. [05:05]It is good to have someone you are accountable to who will keep you on track. [05:42]Tracking your creativity time ratio on a spreadsheet daily increases your awareness. [06:47]Be okay annoying people [09:08]Have distinct shutdown times. [11:00]Inspiration is for amateurs. [12:41]Start your MOFO assignment of Taking Control by committing to a deliberate proactive morning routine. [14:58]Only things that are natural and easy to maintain are healthy. [17:23]When you get exposure to the cold for just 20 seconds, it results in a 200 to 300% spike in mood. [18:26]Initiate a sequence of deep diaphragmatic breaths so you can control your cold-water therapeutic experience. [22:23]Ben Greenfield contends that his morning cold water immersion had a greater impact on stabilizing blood glucose than anything else. [24:12]You want to spend your evening hours away from screen stimulation. [26:01]Plug your phone in outside your bedroom. Walk the kids to school. [28:15]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBrad’s Morning RoutineBrad’s Cold TherapyPrevent Technology from Hijacking Your MindDeep WorkBrad with Cal NewportAndre Obradovic podcastBird by BirdDr. Rhonda PatrickDr. Kelly StarrettFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Casey is a Stanford-trained head and neck surgeon who ditched a promising medical career to plunge into the world of functional medicine and healing disease by attacking the root cause of inflammation. You will love the story of her amazing journey of blending insights from genetic science to observe the shortcomings of western medicine as sick care rather than health care. Dr. Casey describes our current model as “reactionary medicine,” where we play “whack the mole” by attacking the symptoms of various diseases with drugs and surgery. Casey describes the frustration of seeing many patients returning for the same invasive procedures that were caused by lifestyle-driven inflammation. After leaving surgery and getting additional training in functional medicine, Dr. Casey presents a unique, hands-on approach to patient care focused on optimizing lifestyle behaviors that will promote health and prevent disease. The centerpiece is the emerging technology of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) that she offers to clients as a co-founder of LevelsHealth.com operation. In this show, you’ll learn why metabolic dysfunction is perhaps the most distressing disease condition of modern times. This is represented mainly by an inability to regulate glucose or burn fat efficiently. You’ll be inspired to take personal responsibility for your health, especially through the use of a now-affordable and accessible CGM device, and learn the importance of tight glucose regulation to feel and look your best. TIMESTAMPS:Brad interviews a surgeon who discovered most of her patients needed to improve their lifestyle rather than be under the knife. [01:43]Environmental factors change the expression of our biological blueprint. [05:20]Newer medical ideas expand from “here are these symptoms; here is the treatment.” [07:59]The majority of the diseases that are plaguing our country are diseases that are chronic illnesses based in lifestyle and dietary decisions. [10:23]As an ENT surgeon, Dr. Means realized that most of the cases were inflammatory in nature. [12:41]Is there a profit motive involved in the medical profession that keeps the “Whack-a-Mole” system going? [16:52]Research suggests that those more dietary and lifestyle interventions and healthy maintenance are the highest value. [21:07]The insurance companies share the risk across a large population, some of which will be very ill and some very healthy. [23:35]Symptoms arise from biologic dysfunction. Functional Medicine looks at all the variable functions. [25:24]Every day we make hundreds, if not thousands of small decisions that affect our biological reality. Even how we respond to a stressful email, translates through our hormones to affect our cellular biology. [28:43]There is emerging technology of continuous glucose monitoring which is a powerful behavior modifier. [30:14]The fluctuations in glucose levels may be potentially more harmful than sustained high glucose levels alone.  [34:53]Metabolic dysfunction is the root of infertility, erectile dysfunction, anxiety and depression. [37:19]Could one deliver a normal fasting glucose but still be getting into trouble with poor glucose variability? [39:01]What kind of particulars might influence our varied response to white rice? [45:07]After a sprint workout where the glycogen is depleted, what happens when I have an ice cream treat? [48:52]    Is the afternoon slump always associated with a blood glucose drop? Is it manageable? [50:46]    If two people eat the exact same number of calories per day, the exact same food, but they eat them at different times of the day, they will have a totally different metabolic outcome. [54:44]In our culture, we are eating 150 pounds of refined sugar on average per person per year. [01:03:17]Realize that when you are getting in stressful situations like traffic or at the workplace, you are spiking your glucose just like going down the street to get a Hostess Pie [01:05:16]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Casey MeansLevels HealthDr. Casey’s KitchenFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Challenging your body through a combination of brief, intense, strength training sessions and all-out sprints is this week’s next MOFO Mission assignment, as it will prompt a spike of testosterone and human growth hormone in your bloodstream, which leads to many wonderful adaptive, anti-aging benefits. Another great addition to your exercise regimen are micro workouts: these brief bursts of explosive efforts really add up over time. Here are a few key points you’ll want to remember from this episode:HIIT vs HIRT. Check out Dr. Craig Marker’s article, HIIT vs HIRT, (High Intensity Interval Training vs High Intensity Repeat Training). HIIT workouts don’t include sufficient rest, which is why you feel completely depleted after a HIIT workout. The duration of a HIRT workout is much shorter than you might think: just 10-20 seconds, as this delivers maximum fitness stimulation and minimizes cellular breakdown as described by Dr. Craig Marker (check out my show, Peak Performance Without Suffering, for more details). Try using an X3Bar. I’ve been loving this addition to my workout regimen as it enables a very short workout that is extremely strenuous and recruits a lot of muscle fibers. Whatever strength training you like to do, remember the key is to make sure your workout doesn’t last that long (30 minutes is plenty, even 12 minutes is fine). Check out their site here.Keep it short and sweet. You don’t need to put in hours and hours of work, as a few minutes of explosive effort produces dramatic fitness benefits, especially when it comes to weight-bearing sprinting (and it’s ok if this is something you need to work towards). A proper sprint workout includes a gradual warm up (cardio like jogging, jog-walking, whatever breaks a light sweat and gets your heart rate up), dynamic stretching, technique drills, and the sprints that last 10-20 seconds, with a luxurious rest interval that is 6 times as long as the sprint. Each time you step back to the line, you should feel fully refreshed and energized so you can deliver another peak performance effort. When you notice a breakdown in form or muscle tightness, then you know it’s time to wrap it up and you’ve done a good job: remember that you shouldn’t get sore during strength training sessions. Start doing micro workouts. Micro workouts are a great way of breaking up prolonged periods of stillness while delivering fantastic fitness benefits that really add up over time. To wrap it up: keep hitting it hard with full-body, functional, strength-training exercises, brief, explosive, all-out sprints that include plenty of rest, and micro workouts sprinkled in throughout the day to complete MOFO Mission #6!TIMESTAMPS:MOFO Mission number 6 is Hit It Hard: challenge your body. Brief explosive efforts really add up. [01:33]Brad reviews the previous MOFO assignments noting that there are many well-intentioned people thinking they are doing the best for themselves, who are maybe not. [02:20]Many people really overdo the intensity on a routine basis that leads to injury and breakdown. [04:18]The HIIt Workout (High Intensity Interval Training) can have negative impact without sufficient rest. [06:27]What’s happening inside your body during one of these kick ass workouts is you are not resting. [08:50]We want like a five or six to one ratio of work effort to rest period. [10:40]Weight bearing exercises, when done properly can have truly amazing results. Thirty minutes is plenty. [14:08]When you can work up to weight bearing sprinting, that’s when you have the maximum signaling for fat reduction. [17:24]    A very short duration workout will have profound metabolic effects lasting for up to 72 hours after the workout. [19:50]It’s time to leave behind the no pain-no gain notion that has permeated the fitness industry for decades. [22:39]    When talking about no or low impact, you can push to higher duration or 10 to 20 seconds. [24:53]Miniature workouts can be done throughout your day with little or no impact on your precious time. [25:46]    Keep your fitness contraptions where you can see them and they can remind you to use them. [28:27]    LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageHIIT vs. HIRTX3 BarBrad Kearns Dynamic StretchingDr. Craig MarkerDr. Phil MaffetoneJoe Rogan-Firas ZahabiFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a powerhouse show with New York Times bestselling author and renowned behavioral and mindset expert John Assaraf! This guy brings his A-game for an hour of power that has the potential to change your life--if you are ready to receive the message that is. “I’m not in the convincing game,” John explains, but he is an internationally recognized brain expert, educator, and 1-on-1 peak performance coach. In this highly energized and motivating show, John covers the content of his new book Innercise: The New Science to Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power. You may have seen John on other big time shows like Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Tim Bilyeu, and Anderson Cooper 360, and you are in for a real treat with this episode. John discusses all aspects of performing at your peak in all areas of life (not just narrow objectives like making money), and how to discard bad habits quickly with “tiny actions” that are not intimidating. This way, you can always, “Do a little anyway, even if you don’t feel like it,” according to John. By doing so, you actually rewire your neural circuits so that your desired behaviors become easy, breezy habits. You become not just a person who is good at setting goals (ahem, raise your hand if you’re in that group) but someone who is good at taking focused action over and over in pursuit of those goals.John comes to you with authenticity and experience, for he has experienced numerous “failures” in life - divorce, poor health habits, and losing and gaining fortunes in business. You will learn about your “Frankenstein brain” and your “Einstein brain” and how to harmoniously integrate the two. John offers some memorable parenting insights about leading by example but not meddling or trying to orchestrate your kid’s path. You’ll learn just a couple “Innercise Habits” provided in the book that can change your life: taking six deep breaths to “calm the circuits.” When you are in a relaxed, wise-minded state, you can then engage “AIA”: Awareness, Intention and Action. If you saw the blockbuster movie, The Secret, you’ll recall John’s astonishing real life vision board story that made it all the way to the big screen. Listen to the end of the show and John will recount the most unlikely story of manifestation come to life that you will ever hear.Enjoy this special conversation with John, and be sure to check out his website and his book, Innercise.TIMESTAMPS:Brad gives a tip right off from his guest: When you are under stress and having a difficult time, take six slow deep diaphragmatic breaths. [03:43]It might be better to broaden your fitness ambitions rather than focus on one thing. [06:39]John talks about how he studies himself around fears, self-image, limiting beliefs, and behavior. [08:16]To have the chance of becoming wealthy, you have to take risks. [10:33]When trying to make changes in our life and don’t like the result, look to see what caused that result. Don’t see it as a failure. [15:40]John separates the two parts of the brain into the Frankenstein brain and the Einstein brain. [16:53]In the book, Innercise, John gives you the actual mental and emotional techniques to integrate those parts of your brain. Here he gives an example how. [20:21]By doing the suggested breathing “Innercise,” you can literally change the cellular makeup in your body. [24:29]In order to program the neural pattern in our brain, it will take from 100 to 365 days for it to become default mode. You teach yourself to override your natural propensity to want to stay in your comfort zone. [26:35]We were taught the process to set goals but we weren’t taught a process to actually make those goals achievable for us. [29:58]There is much distractibility in our environment so we need to deliberately and consciously evolve ourselves so that these distractions don’t control us. [30:60]   John used to be 234 pounds and 33% body fat. How did he evolve his way to better fitness? [34:53]If you can’t afford a personal trainer, there are many ways to set up accountability. [41:53]Do we have to have a dire warning from a doctor before we turn things around? [43:55]How does a person leverage all the aspects they want to achieve? [47:47]The problem is making the commitment to the outcome you want. How can you get out the message? [51:09]How does John work with clients? [57:57]   Do Visions Boards play an important role in goal setting? [01:00:03]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageJohn AssarafInnerciseJim RohnMy Neuro GymBrain-a-thonQUOTES:“Nothing will change until you change.”“Make a commitment to the outcome you want, then follow the ‘how’ that already exists.”“You have to ask yourself: where am I heading, how fast am I going there, and is the destination acceptable to me? If the answer is yes, good - pick up speed, and go faster. But if the answer is no way!, stop. And ask yourself: what has to happen, in order for me to turn around, get on a different train, and go in a different direction? What has to happen in my mindset, emotional management, and skill set?”“I like to observe people who have achieved what I want to achieve, and then I ask: how did they do that? What did they think, what did they read, how did they manage their emotions, what did they do, how did they plan and strategize? so I can mimic and mirror their results.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.