The B.rad Podcast

Brad Kearns
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Sep 11, 2020 • 37min

MOFO Mission #5: Move Frequently (Breather Episode with Brad)

Isn’t it a relief to know that recent research suggests that increasing all forms of general everyday movement is more beneficial for your health than adhering to a devoted workout regimen? This means that instead of sweating it out at the gym doing the same old, super repetitive routine, you get to enjoy doing a nice variety of movements throughout your day and week, which is not only way less boring, but also way more effective! That’s why MOFO Mission #5 is Move Frequently: because getting in that general everyday movement will make a huge difference in your health.What exactly does general everyday movement entail? More frequent walking, (dynamic) stretching, and incorporating micro-workouts into your day, as well as devoting time to movement based practices like Yoga, Pilates, and Tai-Chi, and calisthenics and flexibility/mobility drills. In this show, I’m breaking down why it is that frequent movement has such an effect on our physiology. Some key points:The compensation theory of exercise/ total energy expenditure theory: A workout regimen makes minimal to zero contribution towards fat reduction goals, because strenuous workouts stimulate your appetite, making you consume more calories and also (consciously and subconsciously) seet out ways to be lazier/less active for the rest of the day.Sitting is the new smoking. Sitting for as little as 20 minutes delivers a measurable reduction in glucose tolerance and an increase in glucose resistance, plus a decrease in cognitive performance. Active couch potato syndrome is very real: just because you’re fit, it doesn’t automatically mean you’re healthy. If you’re not moving frequently, but putting in one hour daily for exercise, you’re not moving enough. This is where the general everyday movement comes in; make time at least for walking, and make strategic choices in your everyday life: park further away from your destination, take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc. A dynamic workplace is the goal. Whatever your situation is, try to make it work. If you don’t have room to do some lunges or squats in your office, just go in the stairwell or hallway if you can, because it’s super important that you create a habit of breaking up the workday to practice some form of movement.TIMESTAMPS:MOFO assignment no. 5 is to move frequently. Recent research in health fitness exercise physiology is suggesting that just increasing all forms of general everyday movement may be more important than a devoted exerciser regimen. [01:43]Total energy expenditure theory is when your body’s metabolic function slows as a reaction to the calories you burn during exercise. [04:15]Sitting is the new smoking. Prolonged periods of inactivity are risk factors for many different diseases. [07:22]It’s important to do some critical thinking regarding what is the best movement formula for you. Your body is designed to move. [10:32]Sitting still for as little as 20 minutes will deliver a measurable reduction in glucose tolerance and an increase in insulin resistance. [12:60]Fidgeting and foam rolling are good things to do on your movement break. [16:36]Brad describes many mini workouts to do throughout the day that are very beneficial. [19:49]A dynamic workplace is a goal whatever your work situation is. [26:00]The fourth pillar of moving frequently is a structured low-level cardiovascular exercise. [29:18]Sticking to the MAF heart rate function, will produce all manner of benefits that can last up to 72 hours. [31:31]A post dinner stroll is high up on the list. Try flexibility drills, get your workplace fit, and don’t forget the cardio. [34:58]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageActive Couch Potato SyndromeJoel JamiesonDr. Herman PontzerAndre ObradovicKaty BowmanBrad Kearns Morning RoutineBrad Kearns Dynamic StretchingBrad Kearns Running TechniqueDr. Peter WayneStephen RaderEight Steps to a Pain Free BackHadza PeopleGokhale InstitutePrimal EnduranceDr. Phil MaffetoneFollow 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.
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Sep 8, 2020 • 1h

Anna Pinkerton: Overcoming “Inner Brutality” Through Self-Awareness and Curiosity Without Judgement

Anna Pinkerton is a psychotherapist based in the UK who specializes in helping individuals and corporate groups overcome trauma, burnout and breakdown. This show starts out talking about the stresses of the traditional corporate workplace and how bad energy and dysfunctional communication can spread through an organization much like the pandemic virus. As we discuss how business leaders and executives can heal from trauma and improve corporate culture, Anna explains that these techniques and strategies are applicable to every other source of stress and trauma we face in life, especially healing from our own flawed subconscious programming. This is where the show gets deep and meaningful for all of us, even if you aren’t dealing with workplace dysfunction. Anna drops the brilliant insight that before we can achieve any form of life transformation, we must first increase self-awareness and “train oneself to be curious without judgement.” It occurs to me that this is incredibly relevant to the pursuit of diet and fitness goals. We are so used to getting bombarded with information, advice, and rigid programming but we fail to recognize our blind spots that lead us to repeat the same flawed patterns that leave us frustrated, confused and falling short of our goals. You will love many fresh insights and cool new vocabulary terms from Anna, such as the dreaded “inner brutality” - the negative self-talk and self-judgement that is so common that it’s become a normal and customary part of culture. You know, those seemingly trivial comments like, “I’m so stupid I lost my car keys,” all the way over to the deep-seated subconscious beliefs that you’re not good enough, you don’t deserve to be happy or successful, and so forth. Anna reports that 93% of her patients over the course of her 25 year practice have engaged in inner brutality. Learn more at annapinkerton.com and take the 60-second quiz about burnout at AnnaPinkerton.comTIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest talks about negative self-destructive thoughts. [01:37]Look for reasons, rather than blame. [02:51]There is a crisis of people feeling fried from working at home. [05:25] Is this crisis a case of time management? [08:03]These stressful dynamics might very well predate the pandemic. [10:46]The counselor can evaluate the level of stress by noticing trauma beneath the skin or see how the muscles are held. [12:06]The careful and tactful conversations with corporate leaders are when you can help them separate themselves as people away from the problem. [15:35]The best way to deal with the stress in the workplace is to own your part of it. [19:49]Has the hyperconnectivity and the boundaries of the workplace been broken down by technology? [24:10]Sometime it is difficult to realize that certain triggers affect the dynamics of your life. [27:43]The personal health and self-care piece is big, when you are dealing with stress in the workplace. [30:45]   You can’t deal with self-care concerns if you aren’t self-aware. [33:12]It is almost normal in our society that people are cruel to themselves. [35:04]Sometimes a person is not really an asshole, they are acting like one because they need something from you. [36:49]It is said that 90 percent of our thoughts about ourselves in a day are negative. [38:47]We need to learn not to waste time with Inner Brutality. Why waste time in interaction that doesn’t serve me well? [41:08]How does one begin this process of rewiring? [43:18]We tend to give ourselves over to something outside of us in an attempt to feel valuable. [47:24]We don’t realize the impact on our life when we demean ourselves and talk in a derogatory manner towards ourselves. [50:01]What can the listeners do to train their brains to change from Inner Brutality to compatibility compassion? [53:56]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBiology of BeliefAnna PinkertonFollow 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.
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Sep 4, 2020 • 34min

MOFO Mission #4: Pound the MOFO! (Breather Episode with Brad)

Even the most health conscious people can benefit from a boost in health in the form of a supplement, and find they feel noticeably better once they’ve found a product that really works for their needs. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what makes MOFO such a powerful and effective supplement, and explaining why it’s so good at re-energizing you and replenishing depleted cellular energy levels. If you missed the first three missions of the MOFO Assignment, check them out here (#1, #2, and #3) and don’t forget to download your complimentary copy of Becoming A Modern Day MOFO ebook (here).Made from 100% organic, freeze-dried organs from animals raised naturally in New Zealand, MOFO is not just a regular supplement, but in fact, a food supplement designed to optimize male hormone function. While testosterone-boosting drugs will override your body’s internal mechanisms in order to alter hormone levels, the protein, peptides, enzymes, cofactors and molecular bio-directors present in MOFO boost your internal testosterone production in a natural way. It’s as simple and scientific as “like supports like,” but still, many can be skeptical of the idea that consuming animal organs is good for you, as the idea of utilizing the whole animal has never really been a huge part of American culinary culture.That’s why looking into another culture’s cuisine and culinary history is so enriching and enlightening. There is so much to learn and appreciate there. My in-laws make fantastic menudo, a traditional Mexican soup made from tripe and veal bones, and French cuisine is also a great place to look for recipe inspiration as they really use all parts of the animal. Listen to my show with Bordeaux Kitchen author Tania Teschke for more information about ancestral cooking, and check out her book here if you want some really great recipes.But while you may be open to getting adventurous one Friday night and sautéeing some lamb brains in a fancy reduced wine sauce, I don’t know if anyone is that eager to fry up a few testicles or prostate. But these are important organs to consume, especially considering there are some very alarming statistics about male hormone health as we age: for example, did you know that 80% of men over 80 get prostate cancer? This is why utilizing a food supplement like MOFO is so effective - it gets to the root of the issue. Prostate health is best supported by consuming a healthy animal’s prostate, if you have cardiovascular issues, take heart supplements….this applies to each corresponding organ. Take one of the major components of MOFO, heart. Heart is naturally of the richest sources of naturally occuring coenzyme Q10, which supports healthy cardiovascular function, arterial health, and blood pressure, and is also a nutritional and antioxidant powerhouse that boosts mitochondria function. If your mitochondria aren’t functioning well, that leads to not burning fat well, which makes basically every other function in the body more difficult since your body is now not able to process energy cleanly. MOFO, however, will help your body become a clean energy burning machine, thanks to the quality of the ingredients it contains. Liver, another main ingredient in MOFO, is arguably the #1 most nutrient dense food on the planet, and detoxifies (not stores, contrary to popular belief) toxins. Finding a source for grass-fed liver is an integral part of this assignment, as it is one of the most powerful superfoods you can include in your diet. I have been eating frozen raw slices of liver, and there are also many other ways to enjoy it (chicken liver pâté is really affordable and easy to make), but if that’s not your thing, start taking a grass-fed liver supplement, because if it’s not a part of your diet, then you are most likely deficient in Vitamin A.Commit to sticking with this food supplement for 90 days, and see how different you feel. If you want to share your experience with MOFO, please send an email here. TIMESTAMPS:Brad reminds you of the previous mission assignments. [01:24]This MOFO formula is designed to naturally boost your internal testosterone production rather than override the internal mechanisms. [03:34]Organ meats are the most nutrient dense, but overlooked and disrespected element in the modern Western diet. [06:01]Dr. Cate Shanahan’s Four Pillars of Human Nutrition are: fresh foods, meat on the bone, organ meat, and fermented foods like pickles, yogurt, and sauerkraut. [10:09]Try MOFO supplements to allow yourselves to fully replenish and rejuvenate and feel that energy return. [12:46]The Earth’s soil is gradually being depleted so good farming in the future could be scarce. [13:50]Brad talks about the component ingredients inside the product. Testicle, prostate, and heart have many benefits especially for males. [16:15]You need healthy mitochondria to burn the clean burning fuel of fat and ketones and minimize the effects of free radical production that occurs when you are burning dirty energy. [22:17]Liver is a premiere detoxifying organ. [24:50]The assignment is to commit to 90 days of daily use of this supplement. [32:09]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageMOFO Mission no. 1 PodcastMOFO Mission no. 2 PodcastMOFO Mission no. 3 PodcastBecoming a Modern Day MOFOThe Great DanceBordeaux KitchenTania TeschkePodcast with John GrayDr. Cate ShanahanDr. Paul SaladinoFollow 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.
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Sep 1, 2020 • 1h 5min

Scott Carney, Author Of The Wedge. Discovering The Space Between Stimulus And Response To Become A More Resilient Human

“Life is all about stress and choices,” says investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney. He discovers how humans can wedge control over automatic physiological responses into the breaking point between stress and biology, so we can reclaim our evolutionary destiny.Today, he’s back on the show to discuss his new book, The Wedge (listen to his first episode here). In his New York Times bestseller, What Doesn’t Kill Us, Carney submerged himself in ice water and learned breathing techniques from daredevil fitness guru Wim Hof. Not only did it give him superhuman levels of endurance, but it quieted a persistent autoimmune illness. At the core of those methods is a technique, called The Wedge, that can give a person an edge in just about any situation. Wedge is a choice that separates stimulus from response, and this applies to anything. In this show, Carney shares the story of the time he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, shirtless (and in 30 hours!), and then we get into some interesting scientific observations as he explains how you can get access to a whole other part of your biology. He also explores our obsession with food, our overabundance of food, and how it’s destroyed the original purpose of taste, which is to lead us to nutrition and survival. We also touch on the importance of being “open to anything,” and how the lessons that came from his incredible endeavors, as crazy and impossible to accomplish as they sound, can be applied to everyday life, and the importance of pushing the limits and rediscovering our humanity. It’s all really just about developing emotional and sensory resilience. These are the building blocks of human experience. And the coolest thing is Carney is an ordinary guy, not a biohacker or super athlete or guru, and he puts in a plug for chilling and watching Netflix, and to NOT look to gurus, but to instead find your own way. However, he also realizes the importance of pairing the luxuries and comforts of modern life with pushing the limits.“We evolved with a sensory system,” Carney points out. We feel, we think, we sense things. But why do we even have sensations in the first place? Because all the external sensory input we experience is delivering a choice to us: “It’s coming into our body so our minds can make a choice about what that sensation means, and what we can do with it.” All of our experiences get filed away with our “Limbic Librarian.” Then when they happen again, we build these associations, and we can get into dysfunctional relationship dynamics, or get controlled by fears. And while our sensations do mean things, it’s not always what we assume, because they are so linked: “Emotions and sensations are bonded in a very fundamental level of neurology,” Carney explains. So what does Carney attribute his incredible resilience to? A huge part of it is his mindset. He views challenges from the perspective of: “I am participating with the environment, and those sensations are part of me...I am connected to the environment through my nervous system, and my brain gets to decide what I’m doing there.” He searches the globe for people who understand the subtle language of how the body responds to its environment. He confronts fear at a cutting-edge neuroscience laboratory at Stanford, and learns about flow states by tossing heavy weights with partners. He meets masters of mental misdirection in the heat of a Latvian sauna, experiments with breathing routines that brings him to the cusp of transcendence, searches his mind in sensory deprivation tanks, and ultimately ends up in the Amazon jungle with a shaman who promises either madness or universal truth. All of this in service of trying to understand what we’re really capable of. What can we accomplish when there are no true human limits? Enjoy listening to this show and be sure to grab a copy of The Wedge!TIMESTAMPS:Scott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist who discovers how humans can wedge control over automatic physiological responses. [02:07]Life is all about stress and choices and The Wedge is defined as a choice that separates stimulus from response. [06:07]The ability to sense the world comes from way down inside where our animal instincts are. [09:17]Emotions and sensations are bonded at a very fundamental level is our neurology. [14:28]Scott was trying to study his fear neurology. Kettleball Partner Passing can sure be a test. [15:33]You have to maintain that focus when you are in that flow state. [21:27]Seek out adventures of this nature to try to build resilience. [24:03]Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with Wim Hof was a nearly impossible challenge. [27:37]Having gone to such extremes of human performance and endurance, Scott has made a change in attitude. [30:45]We tend to put people on a pedestal. [33:20]What is a limbic librarian? It is a way we file different experiences with sensations in our brain. [38:32]Scott writes about the sensations around the intake of food. [46:20]The three main building blocks of human existence are time, emotion, and sensation. [56:54]When you push yourself to do tough things, it balances out the parody between rest and digest in fight or flight. [59:36]Scott’s next book is looking for a human connection. [01:02:09]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageThe Wedge Book Book TrailerScott Carney:Instagram Facebook Twitter Brad’s Podcast with CarneyWhat Doesn’t Kill UsWim HofKettleball Partner PassingFollow 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.
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Aug 28, 2020 • 30min

MOFO Mission Assignment #3: Eat Ancestral Foods (Breather Episode with Brad)

Assignment #2 of the MOFO Mission was Clean Up Your Act, and now we’re delving deeper into this concept with Assignment #3: Eat Ancestral Foods. Once you’ve ditched toxic food like grains, sugars, and industrial seed oils, it’s time to replace them with ancestral-approved foods and emphasize a nose-to-tail approach. Also consider incorporating superfoods like liver, pastured eggs, grass-fed pasture-raised meats, and oily, cold water fish into your diet. The best way to start this new diet is to establish a zero tolerance policy - these toxic foods really are that addictive. Another important element of this assignment is fasting. Obsessive over-feeding represents the essence of the Standard American Diet - most people’s days revolve around regular meals and constant snacking in order to maintain energy. Contrastingly, an ancestral eating pattern puts fasting front and center as the centerpiece of your diet. A diet can seem restrictive if you focus on what you’re taking out, but what about reframing it to instead focus on what you’re gaining? You get to choose from a wide variety of the most nutrient dense food on the planet, the food that literally fueled human evolution. I’m talking about meat, fish, fowl, eggs, produce like seasonal fruit, nuts and seeds, and certain modern foods that have good health benefits, like organic, whole-milk (never reduced fat!) dairy products and dark chocolate. Dr. Peter Attia says: “Just eat stuff that your great-grandmother could have eaten, and stay away from the stuff that didn’t exist - even back a few generations.” Also, if you suffer from autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, why not try out carnivore? Many devotees of the carnivore diet experienced incredible results after cutting out plants from their diet. Could it be that the antigens/antinutrients present in plants actually do more harm than good? If you’ve got a sensitive system or any underlying conditions, then yes, that does seem to be the case. This diet has gained a ton of attention, and quickly, because of the enormous health and healing benefits followers have experienced. If you suffer from any nagging symptoms of an autoimmune or inflammatory condition, it’s worth just trying out 30 days without plants to see if you feel any positive difference, because the gut microbiome is critical to all aspects of health, including mental health.Try testing out a “carnivore-ish” approach - what I’m doing right now is really just emphasizing the most nutrient dense foods, most notably liver and different organ meats and sardines, as they are true nutrient superstars. And of course, fasting. All aspects of hormonal, immune, and metabolic function work better when you’re fasting, but there are still so many people who don’t know this, and unfortunately have no idea that if they ate less often, they’d get healthier. The health benefits you get from fasting (autophagy, apoptosis, cellular repair and recycling, protein repair and recycling) vastly exceed the benefits you get from any known superfood or dietary/meal pattern. Aim to break your fast at noon, but be careful about not going so long without food that you feel tired or loopy or out of it: Simply sit down to enjoy a meal whenever you naturally feel the actual sensation of hunger, and make sure you are eating in a relaxed environment, and truly enjoying it. Being present in all aspects of your diet - from the planning to the prepping to the actual moment you sit down to enjoy this meal you’ve prepared with such care - actually has a real effect on how well you’re digesting your food. Enjoy tackling MOFO Mission #3 and stay tuned for #4, coming soon!TIMESTAMPS:Make space in your diet for the good stuff by ditching those grains, sugars, sweetened drinks, and industrial seed oils. [01:33]If you have already been on the right track of ditching the junk, you need to consider getting rid of the lower ranked foods in the ancestral categories. [03:02]You may want to investigate fasting as well. It’s really good to have fasting as the centerpiece of your diet. [05:08]When it’s time to eat, you can choose from your favorites of meat, fish, fowl, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. [07:05]The emergence of the carnivore movement has produced some amazing testimonials from people who have seen improvement in their health. [09:22]When you are fasting, you are working at your highest human function. [13:17]When you are fasting, you are lowering insulin production. [16:08]Eating well also entails environmental factors. Eat in a stress-free situation. [18:00]Again, it is so important to source the superfoods. Don’t forget the SMASH family of fish from the local sources. [20:45]What is in an ancestral power breakfast smoothie? [21:24]Recovery from your workouts is especially a good time to look at fasting. [23:21]Listen to your appetite. [26:54]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBrad Kearns MOFODr. Art DeVanyDr. Peter AttiaDude SpellingsMark SissonDr. Cate ShanahanAncestral SupplementsFollow 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.
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Aug 25, 2020 • 1h 7min

Ashleigh Van Houten: Healthy Goal Setting, Shedding Excess Body Fat, And Eating Nose-To-Tail Carnivore

Ashleigh is an all around ancestral living superstar, a longtime writer, editor, podcast hostess and muscle maven based in Canada. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation about many topics of interest!Regarding fitness goals, Ashleigh describes how she likes to get pretty good at something, then move on to a new challenge to keep things fresh and stimulating. She has disparate accomplishments from winning a bodybuilding contest, double-bodyweight deadlift, finishing a marathon, and competing in CrossFit. It’s interesting to consider how developing broad athletic competency and trying to progress from novice to competent in many areas can be more healthy physically and more rewarding psychologically than becoming obsessed with continued improvement in a narrow area of focus. Ashleigh describes how it’s a good check and balance for the ego to be working to get better on things that aren’t your natural area of expertise.Ashleigh reflects on some of the lessons learned in bodybuilding. Most of us scoff at the extremism in the bodybuilding scene, but in the age of indulgence and excess, it’s worth reflecting on the value of following a strict regimen. After all, Ashleigh reminds us that, “moderation is difficult!” She notes that the success of carnivore and other restrictive diets is due to ease of compliance and lack of decision fatigue. We end our discussion discussing our mutual fascination with the recent emergence of nose-to-tail carnivore eating style as a legitimate strategy to heal nagging health problems and also drop excess body fat efficiently. Ashleigh has been hard at work on an awesome new book called It Takes Guts that will welcome you to the world of eating nose-to-tail animal foods. Enjoy the show and connect with Ashleigh on the Muscle Maven Podcast and on Instagram at TheMuscleMaven.TIMESTAMPS:Ashleigh tells about her journey in the fitness scene. She is really good at a lot of things, instead of being good at just one thing. [03:47]When you put yourself through something really difficult, you can bring that with you in the rest of your life. [11:09]The reference to your bucket list is used here to talk about challenging you to try things that may not be what you're good at. [15:39]Sometimes being focused and disciplined and motivated can also come back to bite you. [17:23]We do better when we have something we are striving for. [20:42]In bodybuilding, we take the body into the extreme level. It can be an interesting mental journey. [21:15]After Ashleigh’s body building experience, she learned it is very tough to recalibrate. {29:20]A person needs to adopt a plan of consistency and patience when trying to shed excess body fat. [31:39]A person on this weight loss journey often will have plateaus or regressions. They need to listen to their bodies and be willing to make changes. [35:20]Does fasting work for some people and not others? Eliminating nutrient deficient processed foods is the first good step for everyone. [38:39]What does eating in moderation really mean? [42:31]Transitioning from poor eating habits to a more healthy lifestyle can be difficult but once there, you have the good habits and don’t even miss the crappy stuff. [45:42]After you have found good metabolic flexibility, there is no need to be worrying about the particulars. By this time, you will have learned to eat according to your appetite and awareness of your body’s needs. [48:24]The benefits of the carnivore diet are discussed here. [49:50]If you are going to kill animals, you should eat all of it nose to tail. The organ meats are the most nutritionally dense parts of the animal. [54:54]The hunt for organ meats can be challenging depending on where you live, but persevere. [59:45]There are many amazing testimonials from people who have added organ meats to their diets. [01:04:00]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageIt Takes GutsAshleigh Van HoutenBrad Kearns Morning RoutineThe Keto Reset DietFollow 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.
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Aug 21, 2020 • 25min

MOFO Mission #2: Clean Up Your Act! (Breather Episode with Brad)

(Breather) Cleaning up your act requires you identify and then eliminate the things that no longer serve you, and these things could be anything from toxic foods to toxic substances to toxic relationships. It makes sense from a practical standpoint to start with your diet. If the big three toxic modern foods (grains, sugars, and refined industrial seed oils) are foods you still consume in moderation, from time to time, or frequently, then this episode will make you never want to consume those foods again, once your eyes have been opened to the reality of how harmful and addictive they are.Cleaning up your act isn’t just about food though, it also means steering clear of highly negative people and situations that drain you emotionally and drag you down from a place of positivity and gratitude.It definitely takes a lot of discipline to commit to maintaining a “zero-tolerance” policy for all toxic things in your life, but it’s also worth it. Strive for a 3 week-long, total elimination experiment to get yourself off the carbohydrate dependency train. These foods are highly, highly addictive, stimulating the same opioid receptors in the brain that hard drugs do, so it won’t be easy, but you will feel so much better after. I went cold-turkey on the Primal scene 12 years ago and ditched grains immediately, and after a short adjustment period, I realized that the grains weren’t actually what I wanted - it was always the toppings/sauce/etc on top of, or accompanying the grains, that I enjoyed the taste of. Also, watch out for artificial sweeteners, as they trick the appetite center in your brain into thinking it’s getting something sweet, but since you’re not actually consuming anything sweet, your body will start to crave sugar until it gets that fix. Another thing to watch out for are mind altering substances. In the Hacking of the American Mind, Dr. Robert Lustig explains how when we flood the dopamine receptors in the brain, through whatever it is (sugar, grains, drugs, entertainment, pornography, etc) our body requires more and more of whatever it is that gave them that rush.Instead, look for happiness and content through other things: meditation, a comfortably paced aerobic workout, going in the sauna if you have one, cooking a nutrient dense meal and enjoying the process and being present for it - activities like this trigger serotonin pathways, leaving you feeling satisfied and calm.The next important step is working on your relationships. Listen to my shows with John Gray (one, two and three) which are all full of invaluable relationship advice from the expert himself, like, do not speak to your partner if you’re feeling a negative emotional charge. Also, don’t forget to examine what you’re bringing to your relationships - if some, or all of the negativity is actually coming from your side, acknowledge it and deal with it. Negativity only breeds more negativity, which is the last thing you want when you’re trying to clean up your act! Look at your relationships and nurture the ones that put you in a positive, inspired frame of mind, and let go of the ones that don’t do this. It’s all about how you feel ultimately. If you feel drained/like crap after talking to someone, why would you want to keep them in your inner circle? Brene Brown gives great advice for this dilemma: “A few moments of pain from confrontation is better than a week of resentment.”Lastly, think about, and integrate, Deepak Chopra’s 4 Daily Intentions, into your life. I follow them daily, think about them all the time, and think they offer a beautiful framework to follow:1) Joyful, Energetic Body. No toxic foods, people, jobs, substances, habits, etc.2) Loving, Compassionate Heart. Everyone in the world wants the same thing - validation and attention for who they are. Be kind, supportive, and attentive.3) Reflective Quiet, Alert Mind. This is not about maintaining eternal positivity, but rather, going with the flow and accepting things as they come.4) Lightness of Being. Be present. Carrie Sisson wisely says: “Your thoughts are the source of all your pain.”Thanks for listening to assignment #2 of the MOFO Mission!TIMESTAMPS:Dr. Loren Cordain suggests that 71% of the calories in the modern Standard American Diet comes from nutrient deficient toxic foods. [02:29]The addictive properties of sugar stimulate the same opioid receptors in the brain as hard drugs. [04:11]Even in extreme exercise the endorphin rush over and over is addictive. [07:11]The basic drive for men is to solve problems, conquer the environment and be seen as a hero. And for the female it’s to nurture, love, support and connect. [09:32]Emotionally charged discussions kill your testosterone and leave you drained. [12:09]Females need to make an effort to come down off that masculine energy side that you acquired out in the work world. [13:34]When you walk into a room and there’s negative energy in that room, it is contagious. [14:18]Men need to learn to apologize, believe it or not! You need to build the strength of character. [18:16]Deepak Chopra’s four daily intentions are: joyful energetic body; loving compassionate heart; reflective quiet, alert mind; and lightness of being. [21:27]LINKS:The Paleo DietWheat BellyThe Hacking of the American MindThe Case Against SugarJohn Gray PodcastBiology of BeliefLipton summary podcastThe Way of the Superior ManBerne´ BrownDeepak ChopraQUOTES:"A few moments of pain from confrontation is better than a week of resentment." (Brene´Brown)"It takes one person to create a shift in a relationship." (John Gray)Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSupport 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.
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Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 23min

Meet Brad Kearns: Finally, After 200 Shows!

I was greatly inspired by Episode 1 of Luke Storey’s fantastic Life Stylist podcast as he took his listeners through his craaaazy life story with great honesty and vulnerability, and it made for such a riveting show right out of the gate. You know this dude is for real as he really goes there and holds nothing back, and he’s really been bringing his A game to the airwaves.I think Luke’s kickoff show has really helped form a connection and an understanding of the person from a distance that carries over into all his other interview shows and all the comments and observations he makes on his podcast. Abel James also did a great job on his website giving rich details about his background and life experience that made him who he is today.I aspire to do the same. Especially since I occasionally get feedback from readers/listeners who wonder about a comment and ask whether I’m either kidding or a cocky obnoxious jerk. So the answer is, if I offend you, I’m definitely kidding.You can see this written message at bradkearns.com/meet-brad and this podcast might be an added bonus value since I get to editorialize about my own life story whenever possible. You’ll learn about my childhood in Los Angeles and immersion into the world of endurance running and then triathlon, and my brief foray into the accounting profession that ended after 11.5 weeks in favor of the pursuit of a crazy dream of becoming a professional triathlete. Then I cover my time as a parent coaching little kids, how I got into speedgolf and high jumping, all while continuing my pursuit of peak performance goals, and finally, the meaning behind the name of the Get Over Yourself podcast.One of the things I am most grateful for as I look back on my life is that I grew up before the digital age. It fostered a love for spending time outdoors, going on adventures, and generally just engaging in non-stop physical activity. Sports were always the centerpiece of my life, and I had the good fortune of not being in an overpressurized environment or having to deal with intense helicopter parenting. My school’s coaching system was hardly strict and regimented, but this actually worked out for the best, as I was able to go on my own path and nurture my passion for sports and competitive intensity.High school days were packed with training. Workouts started super early, and while there was that undeniable intensity that comes with the commitment to training, life was good, and the social aspect of it all made it seem not as rigorous, but something that was really fun. By the time I turned 16, I had qualified for the National Junior Olympics finals in the 1,500 meter category, and by my senior year, I was ninth place in the California State High School Championships in the 1,600 meter category. Yes, I had big dreams of becoming a collegiate Olympic runner then, and off I went to college in Santa Barbara to pursue my passion.It probably comes as no surprise that after years of intense focus on athletic track, I found that a fair amount of my self-esteem and happiness was tied to the results of my workouts and competitive efforts. But being forced to the sidelines in college really changed my perspective. It opened my eyes and allowed me to see that my greatest strengths - focus, discipline, and competitive toughness - could also easily lead to my downfall! But it is so important to see every you go through as an opportunity for learning and personal growth - especially struggles and setbacks. Realizing that I needed to switch gears at the tail end of my college experience could have been a real feeling sorry for myself moment. But I didn’t want to waste time feeling sorry for myself, so I got back on that bike - literally and figuratively.Soon after graduating from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in business and economics, I found myself sitting in rush hour traffic, heading to downtown Los Angeles, where I was working for (at the time) the world’s largest accounting firm. I lasted 11.5 weeks.I set off on a new path, and my days were filled with hours of difficult workouts, napping, eating healthy foods, studying race results, plotting the travel and competitive schedule, and talking training and competitive strategy with my sidekick on the triathlon journey, Andrew MacNaughton. I loved the day-to-day experience of being a professional athlete. The focus I had for my passion gave my life purpose, and even through challenging, frustrating, or exhausting moments, I always carried a sense of deep satisfaction and contentment because I simply enjoyed every step of the process of pursuing my goals and my dreams.At my peak in 1991, I was two-time US national champion and ended the season ranked #3 in the world. But after 45 races (with 15 victories), a seven-race win streak, and 80,000 miles on Pan-Am airlines over my two best years of ’90-’91, I was exhausted and basically required 12 hours of sleep each night. I was completely exhausted, and it was clear that it was time to call it a day. And while I did find it challenging re-immersing back into the real world, I had learned so much through the process of pushing my physical limits, overcoming my fears, and striving to accept both victory and defeat gracefully. This is why the podcast is called Get Over Yourself: because I deeply believe in cultivating a pure motivation for peak performance goals, releasing the attachment of your self-esteem to the outcome, and thereby unleashing a healthy competitive intensity to be the best you can be.You can check out the full ‘Meet Brad’ piece here, and thank you for listening to this special episode of the podcast. I hope it inspires you to, as my MOFO partner Brian Johnson of Ancestral Supplements always says, “Do something that scares the shit out of you every day.”TIMESTAMPS:Sports have been a centerpiece of Brad’s life. His passion for sports was unpolluted by today’s disturbing influences. [05:10]Brad was shocked as he branched out from middle school, from being the fastest kid on the block, to finding competition for equally skilled runners. [07:22]He found that with the influence of his runner friends, he could adopt a serious determination to improve and to enjoy the social aspects. [10:52]By his senior in high school year, he was ninth place in the California state high school championships. [15:56]Brad, off to become a college runner at UCSB, learned a big lesson. This was a disaster. [17:29]Influence of his competitive teammates proved to be Brad’s downfall. Listen to your own voice. [20:31]It took disappointment with the college career to turn him toward triathlon. [22:16]I think it's important to see everything that you experienced as an opportunity for learning and personal growth, especially struggles and setbacks. [24:15]Being an accountant was not a good fit for Brad, so he followed his dream of becoming a triathlete. [26:24]Every day was filled with hours of difficult workouts, napping, eating healthy foods (that we thought were healthy at the time.) [28:56]“King of the Desert” was one of the first big victories as a pro. He tells how his career grew. [30:46]To prepare mentally for his next competition, he embarked on a solo bike ride of 140 miles. [40:42]Reflecting back on his emerging career, Brad realizes how he struggled to not get swallowed up by competition. [44:51]The best years of 1990 and 1991 found Brad feeling exhausted that never quite cleared. [48:37]Get Over Yourself. Release your attachment of your self-esteem to the outcome. [50:17]Brad learned how to “retire” with grace and dignity and calm competition by watching his Dad. [51:48]Brad maintained his competitive intensity by coaching little kids! [55:29]Speed golf, sprinting, and high jumping has kept Brad’s focus on maintaining his skills with enjoyment and passion and personal growth. [59:08]You will slowly and imperceptibly lose your edge and extinguish your competitive spirit over time if you don’t keep up your passion for activity. Don’t obsess on the trappings of success. [01:08:02]When we succeed with tangible goals, we create oversized egos. Focus on making an effort towards improvement. [01:12:51]We become addicts to instant gratification at the expense of that long-term, happiness and contentment. [01:16:34]Don’t attach parental pride to the child’s accomplishments. [01:18:43]Cultivate the beautiful passion, curiosity, and competitive intensity that makes us human, but also release the attachment of your self-esteem to the outcome. [01:20:12]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBradKearns.comLuke Storey PodcastAbel James PodcastLuke Storey’s First podcastAbel JamesAndrew MacNaughton podcastScott MolinaKenny SouzaHow to Retire at 30Brad’s Speed Golf World recordBrad’s High Jump InstructionThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckEverything is F*ckedMark Manson PodcastDr. Ron Sinha PodcastAshley Merryman PodcastDr. Robert Lustig PodcastThe Hacking of the American Mind,Dr. John Gray PodcastQUOTES:“The essence of sport is that while you're doing it, nothing else matters. But after you stop, there's a place generally not very important where you would put it and you can take the word sport and fill in the blank for whatever challenge or peak performance goal you're facing in life.” - (Sir Roger Bannister)Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSupport 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.
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Aug 4, 2020 • 1h 14min

Andre Obradovic: Avoiding Excuses and Middle Age Male Muppet Belly Fat

Andre “Dr. Dre” Obradovic is a one-of-kind Australian national treasure and you will love his spicy, sporty positive disposition and no-nonsense approach to goal-setting, lifestyle optimization, and holding yourself accountable for both your attitude and behavior. In this lively show, we cover the benefits of micro-workouts and how to protect against overtraining, and how to stay focused and motivated when your routine is disrupted by quarantine. Andre admits that laziness got in the way of his twice-daily yoga routine, and shares how he quickly made it a habit again within just three days. He also gives some seriously great tips for productivity and explains why he doesn’t even turn his iPhone on until after he’s done training and/or has finished at least a “big chunk” of work. Then we delve into the important topic of how to stave off the accumulation of the unhealthy visceral fat (belly fat) that has inflammatory properties and creates a slippery slope whereby the accumulation of a little belly fat begets the accumulation of more fat. We discuss the ideal sources of motivation and accountability. For example LGN - is it silly, or a great motivator? Should we be more honest and direct with our buddies and training partners to keep each other accountable? Andre is a recovering corporate executive who endured a mid-life crisis and an awakening that led him to become a life coach, endurance training coach, and accomplished amateur triathlete in the 50+ division of half-ironman racing. You will love his no nonsense, no excuses, highly quantified approach but one that’s dispensed with kindness and sensitivity. Learn more about Andre’s coaching offerings and interesting fitness App at https://andreobradovic.com/ TIMESTAMPS: One of the topics of this discussion is LGN (Look Good Naked)! [03:38] Andre talks about how he converted his garage into a gym during the quarantine. [08:32] Micro workouts are a real asset to have around the home. It comes without risk. [10:58] It is important to make a real habit of sticking to an exercise routine. [14:04] Keep the phone charging in your workout area, so when you go to get it, you will be prompted to do a mini-workout. [16:27] Don’t get sore. Sprints should last no longer than 20 seconds. [19:50] When preparing for a race, you don’t need to work at that race pace. [22:33] People in the fifty plus age group need to talk about visceral fat (belly fat). It is inflammatory.  [26:20] In the Framingham Study, they discovered that obesity is contagious. [30:35] What holds guys back from getting in better shape? [33:19] How important is it to weigh every day?  [40:15] It is great to talk straight. Health is a choice. [45:08] Exercising is great but it is the diet that needs your attention. [50:38] Checking knowledge, not bullshit, and acknowledging your situation is the goal. [52:27] Calories in and Calories out…….It’s a myth. [55:05] It takes four to five weeks to see results. [58:54] What do you do if you have tried everything we have suggested here and see no results? [01:01:19] Is wanting to look good naked a good motivator? [01:06:09 LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Andre Obradovic Keto Cooking for Cool Dudes Brad’s morning routine Framingham Study The Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport 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.
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Jul 31, 2020 • 29min

Listener Q&A - Pacing Yourself To Avoid Burnout and Taming The Competitive Ego (Breather Episode with Brad)

(Breather) One great question from Mike about how to return to running after a long layoff opens up a great discussion on the topic of pacing yourself appropriately to avoid the all too common breakdown, burnout, illness, and injury that comes from following the prevailing “no pain, no gain” approach to fitness. The truth is that getting sore after workouts is not a sign of a job well done, but a way to stall your progress and delay recovery time. A revolution is afoot in fitness, thanks to the great work of Dr. Craig Marker (listen to the HIIT vs HIRT Breather show), Joel Jamieson (listen to his interview here), Firas Zahabi (check out this clip on Joe Rogan where Joe trips out on the insight that you should never be sore after workouts), and Dr. Phil Maffetone (listen to his interview here). If you can perform well within your capabilities, you can build and build without the interruption, immune suppression, and cellular breakdown caused by overly stressful workouts. We also hear a great success story from Maciej that will get you inspired to put your ego aside and align your workout behaviors with your stated goals, instead of chasing instant gratification. Thanks to listeners for sharing questions and feedback, and please feel free to communicate with us: getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: Mike Green wants to know the best way to get back into running after hip replacement surgery. You don’t have to suffer. [03:25] You don’t want to introduce muscle soreness as a regular recurring element of your sprinting training program. [07:11] If you can’t hold a deep squat position for 3 or 5 minutes, you need to work on this by practicing lunges and stretching. [16:36] Maciej asks: Could you elaborate on how many workouts per week should be, could be glycolytic.? I'd like to know if you've noticed any changes in your running cadence, uh, or changes in your ego [19:58] Keep trying to become a fat burner rather than a sugar burner. [25:43] LINKS: Brad’s Shopping Page Brad’s running technique Brad’s Running drills Hit vs.Hurt, Dr. Craig Marker Firas Zahabi Eliud Kipchoge Mark’s Daily Apple Vibrams Amazing Feets Follow me on social media for more great content! Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearnsSupport 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.

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