The Nick Bare Podcast - Nick Bare

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198: How I’d Train If I Had to Start Over Nov 09, 2026

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If I had to start training again, I’d do a lot the same—and change a few things. I share how I’d approach commitment, strength training, running and nutrition, what I learned from aggressive bulking, and why the way I enjoy training still matters after nearly twenty years of experience.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 If I Had to Start Again

00:59 Go One More Method

03:09 Make the Commitment

07:43 Routines That Support Training

11:28 Why I Follow a Plan

15:04 Making Fitness a Lifestyle

18:14 Performance or Aesthetics?

23:08 Training in a Way I Enjoy

26:35 Goals That Create Momentum

30:44 Rethinking Bulking and Cutting

37:31 What My Bulk Taught Me

40:32 A Slower Approach to Muscle

42:51 Would I Run From the Start?

47:55 Understanding My Training Limits

54:07 Why I Choose Hybrid Training

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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197: 5 Reflections About Family, Fitness and Life Nov 02, 2026

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I’m sharing five recent reflections on listening, serving my family without keeping score, building real community, focusing on what matters in training, and learning to rest. These came from conversations, a hunting trip, and a weekend at the ranch—and they’re things I’m still working to get better at.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Five Recent Reflections

01:00 The Tennessee Studio

04:00 Listening to Understand

06:00 Learning From Mike Mayernick

11:00 What Our Children Model

13:00 Success to Significance

15:00 Serving Without Keeping Score

18:00 Bringing People Together

22:00 What Real Community Requires

25:00 The Conversations Beyond Fitness

28:00 Fitness and Simpler Times

31:00 Training Fundamentals First

34:00 Why I’m Deadlifting Again

37:00 Learning to Accept Rest

40:00 Work, Identity and Faith

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196: Life Rewards Effort, Attitude and Energy | Simon Diaz Oct 26, 2026

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Simon Diaz left a fully booked barber business in New Jersey to start over in Texas. Months later, he was questioning the decision. We talk about leaving comfort, nearly going back, and how he built a different life through work, training, and helping the people around him get better.

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195: Q&A: Why I'm No Longer the CEO of BPN (Moving to Tennessee, Business Lessons & More) Oct 12, 2026

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I’m no longer the CEO of BPN.

In this Q&A, I explain why I brought John Childs into the role, how my work as founder is changing, and why my family is moving back to Tennessee. I also answer questions about career transitions, business growth, books, training, wellness, and fatherhood.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 What This Q&A Covers

03:06 Leaving the Army for BPN

09:31 Losing and Rebuilding Purpose

13:06 Change Is a Muscle

16:15 Own the Business, Don’t Let It Own You

24:32 Finding My Zone of Genius

27:07 Why We’re Moving to Tennessee

28:20 BPN’s New CEO

34:39 The Visionary–Integrator Model

39:15 Why This Move Is Different

45:05 Eight Books I Recommend

48:28 Business Decisions That Drive Growth

50:39 Five Wellness Purchases Worth It

54:50 Building a Minimal Home Gym

57:34 Why I Train Barefoot

1:00:43 Exhausted for a Good Cause

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194: 5 Ways I Used My 20s to Have Success in My 30s Oct 05, 2026

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The way I work in my 30s looks different because of what I did in my 20s.

In this episode, I break down five things that shaped that decade—from acting on the “what ifs” and pursuing genuine interests to ignoring the wrong opinions, embracing pressure, and learning from people who had already been where I wanted to go.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Why My 30s Look Different

02:30 Ask “What If?”

05:04 Put Action Behind the What If

08:49 Say Yes Before You’re Ready

12:41 Pursue Genuine Curiosity

16:27 Stop Outsourcing Your Interests

18:56 The Signal-to-Noise Ratio

21:19 Build Around What Won’t Change

24:04 Not Everyone’s Opinion Matters

26:29 “It’s All Cringe Until It Works”

27:50 Doubt Is Only Dangerous When It Becomes Yours

32:46 What Going All In Actually Feels Like

36:45 Risk, Reward and Uncertainty

38:31 Can You Do It for 10 Years?

41:24 Learn From People Who Have Done It

43:57 Look for Patterns Worth Adopting

45:56 Who Is Actually Worth Learning From?

47:34 Why I Started Reading in South Korea

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193: You Are Entitled to Nothing Sep 28, 2026

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Nick Saban’s “Importance of Nothing” speech got me thinking about entitlement—what we believe we’re owed and how that mindset shapes the way we work, respond, and live.

In this episode, I break down why hard work doesn’t guarantee success, why process matters more than outcomes, how to remove the habits and interferences holding you back, and a simple three-part entitlement detox: audit, shift, respond.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Go One More Method
01:56 Nick Saban's “Importance of Nothing”
04:12 You Are Entitled to Nothing
06:49 The Pain of Discipline vs. Disappointment
08:33 Hard Work Does Not Guarantee Success
11:00 When Nobody Bought From BPN
13:13 The Just-World Trap
14:42 Intentions vs. Outputs
17:37 Process Over Outcomes
20:44 Win the Next Play
24:20 Stop Adding. Start Subtracting.
27:07 Your Words Become Your Rudder
30:03 Why People Fear Success
34:17 Internal vs. External Locus of Control
36:35 The Entitlement Detox: Audit, Shift, Respond
41:16 Courage Requires Uncertainty

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192: Stef and I Answer Your Questions (Marriage, Social Life, Parenting & More) Sep 21, 2026

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Stef joins me again to talk about marriage, faith, family, community, and the season we’re currently walking through.

We unpack how following Christ has changed our relationship, what we’re learning about love and respect, why we’re craving deeper community, our desire to move back to Tennessee, and learning to fear God over people.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

00:50 US Open Tennis Obsession

04:10 Kids, Cookies & Family Routines

06:56 The Sweet Treat Debate

11:16 How Faith Changed Our Marriage

17:51 Love Languages, Love & Respect

24:49 Our Current Social Life in Texas

30:19 Why We’re Craving Real Community

31:38 The Tradeoffs of This Season

33:25 Brotherhood, Friendship & Accountability

37:09 Why We’re Moving Back to Tennessee

40:09 Our Favorite Memories Together

50:56 Our BPN Supplement Staples

56:19 Fearing God Instead of People

01:03:58 Closing

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191: How I Locked In and Got Leaner in 90 Days Sep 14, 2026

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Over the last 90 days, I lost about 10 pounds and got leaner without crash dieting, starving myself, avoiding social situations, or sacrificing my training and recovery. I did it by locking in - not through extreme restriction, but by narrowing my focus, reducing unnecessary decisions, and giving the process enough time to work.

In this episode, I explain what it really means to lock in, why some people may underperform to avoid raising the standard expected of them, and the difference between moving with urgency and living in a hurry. Then I break down the five changes I made.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:34 The Marathon Prep Analogy for Locking In

03:58 What Locking In Is NOT

04:56 Relaunching the App

08:40 The Winter Arc

13:22 Why People Are Afraid to Lock In

17:19 What Locking In Actually Means

18:14 Minimizing Decision Fatigue

21:42 Urgency vs. Hurrying

24:25 How I Got Leaner

30:07 Why Slow, Sustainable Weight Loss Wins Long-Term

33:21 Change One Variable at a Time

38:39 The 5 Things I Did to Get Leaner in 90 Days

49:06 Closing: Lock In, Get It Done.

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190: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Dad Sep 07, 2026

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In this episode, I share five things I wish I knew before becoming a dad. I talk about treating children as the cornerstone of an unfinished life, staying ambitious without letting work control the home, prioritizing what matters when balance feels impossible, becoming an intentional father, leading through the example I set, and building confidence through curiosity, courage, and competence.

This is not a list of perfect answers. It is an honest look at what the last four years have taught me and what I am still working to become. Whether you are a father, preparing to be one, or thinking about the kind of family you want to lead, I hope this helps you examine your priorities, strengthen your values, and show up with greater intention.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 App Relaunch

01:19 Intro

03:03 Books That Shaped Me

05:50 Lesson 1

10:56 Success To Significance Shift

15:25 Lesson 2

25:42 Time Systems And Priorities

27:40 Lesson 3

34:06 Intentional Father Framework

38:14 Lesson 4

47:12 Lesson 5

54:50 Closing Encouragement

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189: How I Eat and Train While Traveling Aug 31, 2026

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In this episode, I break down the planning system I use before every trip and the practical decisions that help me stay consistent on the road. I cover how I scout restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, and running routes; what food, supplements, and hydration I pack; how I prioritize protein; and how I rearrange strength sessions, use vacations as deload weeks, and lean on running when time is limited.

You do not need a perfect plan or a rigid schedule to keep making progress. Build enough structure to support your goals, stay flexible when the trip demands it, and make the time for your health without taking time away from the responsibilities that matter most.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:22 Why Fitness Matters

02:18 Expectations and Flexibility

04:09 Routines Versus Responsibilities

10:35 Airport Food Reality Check

15:10 Mission Plan for Travel

18:04 Eating Plan and Recon

23:45 Packing Supplements and Meals

26:23 Day Of Travel Food Strategy

33:41 Staying Hydrated on Flights

35:00 Eating at Destination