Barbell Shrugged

[Juliet and Kelly Starrett] Built to Move w/ Juliet and Dr. Kelly Starrett, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #729 Jan 10, 2024

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Juliet Starrett and Dr. Kelly Starrett are pioneers of mobility.

They've spent decades working with athletes of all types, teaching them how to move better to reach peak physical performance.

Their revolutionary teachings on movement and the body present an easily achievable roadmap, which they have outlined in their new book Built to Move.

Kelly and Juliet teach audiences how to seamlessly implement ten essential mobility habits that can be worked into even the busiest of schedules to alleviate chronic pain, improve range of motion, and break sedentary habits.

They advise major companies on how to create a healthier workforce through simple mobility exercises and self-care techniques to alleviate and manage stress.

Their teachings apply to all people who want to feel better, work better, and live better.

Kelly Starrett, DPT, is a physical therapist and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard.

He consults with professional athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and U.S. Olympic team, as well as with all branches of the U.S. elite armed forces.

He and Juliet co-founded one of the first CrossFit gyms in San Francisco and co-authored the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound.

Juliet Starrett is an attorney and CEO of The Ready State.

She co-founded the nonprofit StandUp Kids and is a two-time whitewater rafting world champion, winning five national titles.

Work with The Ready State:

Website: https://thereadystate.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate

Building a Nutrition Coaching Business in 2024 w/ Jason Phillips, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #728 Jan 03, 2024

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Jason Phillips is the founder and CEO of Nutritional Coaching Institute.

NCI's mission is to empower and inspire a global community of health and wellness enthusiasts, with the goal of positively impacting the lives of 1 billion people. They are dedicated to equipping nutritional coaches with cutting-edge knowledge and resources to transform lives through optimal nutrition and holistic well-being.

Drawing upon their extensive expertise amassed over the years, they have become renowned for their exceptional certifications and evidence-based approaches in the field of nutrition. By fostering a culture of scientific rigor and innovative learning methods, they strive to provide world-class training that empowers coaches to guide their clients towards healthier and more fulfilling lifestyles.

NCI is committed to cultivating a vibrant network of passionate professionals who share our dedication to advancing global health and wellness. Together, they aim to create a ripple effect of positive change, helping individuals and communities embrace vibrant well-being and embrace the joy of living a nourished life. Work with Jason Phillips

Website: https://ncicertifications.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionalcoachinginstitute/

[Performance Psychology] Developing a Mindset for Peak Performance w/ Dr. Alex Auerbach, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #727 Dec 27, 2023

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Alex Auerbach is a counseling and performance psychologist currently working as an executive in professional sports.

He has been fortunate to work with the best athletes in the world in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians, as well as high-performers in other domains like elite military units, Fortune 5 companies, and venture-backed start-ups.

In addition to his training as a psychologist, Alex is a former college football coach and NFL employee. I've been a part of several venture-backed start-ups in a range of roles from consultant to C-suite.

My areas of expertise include wellness, high performance, performance under pressure, leadership, mindset training, systems optimization, and organizational development.

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X/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexauerbachphd

Website: https://www.alexauerbach.info

[Peak Physique] The Journey to a Bodybuilding Pro Card w/ Dr. Eric Helms, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #726 Dec 20, 2023

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Eric Helms PhD, CSCS is the Chief Science Officer of 3DMJ. He helps the team members play to their strengths, stay up to date with best practice, and acts as a science communicator, helping lifters find sustainable pathways to high performance.

Eric is the chief author of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids, a founder of and reviewer for Monthly Applications in Strength Sport, and is a research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology, pursuing research in training, nutrition and psychology for strength and physique sport.

Eric has a PhD in Strength and Conditioning with a research focus on autoregulating powerlifting, a masters with a research focus on protein and macronutrient manipulation for dieting bodybuilders, a second masters in exercise science and health promotion, and a bachelors in sports management, fitness and wellness.

As an athlete, Eric is WNBF Pro bodybuilder and competes in multiple strength sports.

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Instagram: @helms3dmj

Website: https://3dmusclejourney.com

Podcast: https://3dmusclejourney.com/podcast/

[Indistractable] How to Choose Your Attention and Choose Your Life w/ Nir Eyal, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #725 Dec 13, 2023

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Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.

Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, "The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology." Bloomberg Businessweek wrote, "Nir Eyal is the habits guy. Want to understand how to get app users to come back again and again? Then Eyal is your man."

He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. His books have resonated with readers worldwide, selling over 1 million copies in over 30 languages.

Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. The Globe and Mail called Indistractable, "the best business book of 2019."

In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir's writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology Today.

Nir invests in habit-forming products that improve users' lives. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), Kahoot! (KAHOOT-ME.OL ), Canva, Homelight, Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Byte Foods, FocusMate, Dynamicare, Wise App, and Sunnyside.

Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.

Free Tools and Resources from Nir Eyal:

Indistractable the book: http://geni.us/indistractable

Indistractable bonus content is here: http://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/

Indistractable summary article: https://www.nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/

Timeboxing article: https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing/

Values article: https://www.nirandfar.com/common-values/

Free habit tracker tool: https://www.nirandfar.com/habit-tracker/

Free schedule maker tool: https://www.nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/

List of top articles: https://www.nirandfar.com/best-articles/

[Gut Health] How to Heal Your Digestive Tract w/ Dr. Michael Ruscio, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #724 Dec 06, 2023

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Michael Ruscio is a DC, clinical researcher, and author working fervently to reform and improve the fields of functional and integrative health. With his clinical and research teams, he scours existing studies to inform his ongoing clinical research, patient care, and guidance for health seekers and fellow clinicians around the world. His primary focus is digestive health and its impact on other facets of health, including energy, sleep, mood, and thyroid function and optimization.

Dr. Ruscio's, DC, book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, has paved the way for a 'start with the gut' philosophy that has enabled doctors and patients to see improved outcomes with minimal expense and effort.

Since 2011, Dr. Ruscio, DC has pioneered the way to providing practical, cost-effective functional medicine care by pragmatically applying evidence-based therapies to thousands of people with real symptoms. Dr. Ruscio's, DC, ability to objectively analyze medical literature has made him a trusted voice of reason, which he shares in his top-rated podcast and blog, and in a newsletter for functional medicine practitioners.

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[Performance Blood Work] How Blood Work Lights the Path to Performance w/ Dan Garner, Travis Mash, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #723 Nov 29, 2023

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In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Dan Garner and Travis Mash discuss the relationship between blood work and high performance.

In this episode you will learn:

How to find internal stressors that hold back performance
Where to unlock performance gains by improving energy
Locating stressors and how to manage cortisol
How to build a better relationship with your athletes through blood work
How to adjust training programs based on blood work

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[Nutrition for Brain Health] How to Eat for Brain Performance and Longevity w/ Dr. Tommy Wood, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #722 Nov 22, 2023

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Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes.

Tommy was born in the US to Icelandic and British parents (which means he has three passports in two different names).

He was predominantly raised in the UK, but also spent periods of time at school in Iceland, Germany, and France.

Tommy received a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before studying medicine at the University of Oxford.

He worked as a junior doctor in central London for two years after medical school, and then moved to Norway to complete a PhD in physiology and neuroscience at the University of Oslo.

Tommy is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance.

Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance.

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[Carnivore-ish] A Nutrition Framework for Better Energy, Body Composition, and Health w/ Ashleigh Vanhouten, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #721 Nov 15, 2023

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Ashleigh is an author, speaker, podcast host, health coach, and leading authority on understanding the nutrient density of animal protein: she's the author of one of the only nose-to-tail, organ-meat centric cookbooks in existence, called It Takes Guts.

Her latest cookbook, co-authored with Beth Lipton, is called Carnivore-ish. She is the co-host of the Muscle Science for Women podcast with Rachel Gregory—with more than 1.5 million downloads— where she interviews some of the leading minds in exercise and nutrition methodology and overall wellness.

She's developed a range of coaching programs and workshops aimed at improving physical strength, overall wellness, and a deeper understanding of our bodies and optimal health, including her Jacked Back pull-up program, Muscle Science for Women, and the Strength Training for Women Specialist Certification for coaches.

Ashleigh holds a master's degree in professional communications and a range of certifications including CrossFit Strongman Certification, CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification, Primal Blueprint Coaching Certification, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification, and a Certification in Applied Women's Physiology and Training.

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