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A Transformative Journey with Elana Rheinhart Mar 15, 2024

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Do questionable choices and an unhealthy lifestyle keep you from achieving your goals? Elana Rheinhart is a new competitor in the bodybuilding circuit and recently performed in her first competition. Her story of transformation is incredibly inspiring, and I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

What we discussed:

Her struggles with a partying lifestyle and the difficulty in finding the motivation to make a change (1:21)
Weight gain due to alcohol consumption and disordered eating (5:50)
Protein intake, fitness goals, and grief coaching after losing her husband in 2020 (11:15)
Body image and weight loss (15:00)
The mental challenges of a bodybuilding prep (20:49)
Competition prep and nutritional strategies she employed to combat bloating and constipation (27:14)
Bodybuilding prep, posing, and reverse dieting (32:33)
Tracking macros (37:36)
The importance of nutritional tracking, particularly for those struggling with eating disorders (44:54)
Her fitness goals and how to handle her limitations (50:26)
Using pain and hardship as fuel to push through difficult times (56:04)

Where to follow Elana's journey:

Instagram

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Living the Psychedelic Life with Paul Austin Mar 11, 2024

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Many episodes on this podcast discuss alternative methods for healing and wellness, and this episode is no exception. Paul F. Austin, a prominent figure in psychedelics, has guided millions to safe and meaningful psychedelic experiences through his work as the founder of Third Wave. Featured in Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, Inc., and the BBC's Worklife, to name a few, he's curious about the convergence of psychedelics, personal transformation, and professional success and how they weave together to help form a meaningful existence.

Paul empowers leaders, creatives, and pioneers to leverage psychedelics for profound personal and professional growth. He views utilizing psychedelics as a refined skill cultivated through mentorship, exploration, and purposeful use—critical for humanity's ongoing evolution. (https://www.paulaustin.co/about) I know nothing about this topic from personal experience, so it was a pleasure to have this discussion and learn from his expertise. I know you'll find it interesting as well.

What we discussed:

The benefits of taking psychedelics as an alternative to traditional medicine, especially when treating mental health issues (1:28)
Psychedelics, personal growth, and responsible use (4:42)
The stigma surrounding psychedelic usage and promoting legalization around the world (9:37)
The progressive attitudes towards psychedelics in other countries (15:00)
Legal availability of some psychedelics in the United States, and the importance of education and professional medical support when working with psychedelics (17:37)
Microdosing for personal growth and healing (23:24)
Using psychedelics to facilitate a deconditioning process, allowing individuals to remove external influences and discover their true desires and what they're passionate about (29:38)
Work-life balance and the impact of societal expectation on personal fulfillment (32:10)
Setting aside time for oneself for meditation, breathwork, prayer, etc. (38:06)
How psychedelics affect the brain and body (44:10)
Potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics (47:21)
Mental health benefits of using psychedelics and how cannabis is different (53:58)
Paul's upcoming book release (1:00:17)

Where to learn more:

Third Wave

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Lipids, Cholesterol, and Heart Health with Dave Feldman Mar 08, 2024

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Do you, like so many others, worry about your heart health? Dave Feldman began a low-carb, high-fat diet in April 2015 and has since learned everything he could about it, with special emphasis on cholesterol. As an engineer, he spotted a pattern in the lipid system similar to distributed objects in networks. He has since learned quite a bit on the subject, both through research and experimentation, which has revealed some compelling data. With this new general theory, he's shifted his cholesterol substantially without any drugs or special supplements. (https://cholesterolcode.com/about/)

I am so grateful to him for his research and for bringing information to light regarding cholesterol and a ketogenic diet. I learned so much during this conversation and I know you will as well.

What you'll hear:

Our history together (2:09)
Dave's background and lean mass hyper responder 6:03)
Cholesterol levels and statin use (11:37)
Lipid energy model and LDL cholesterol (15:53)
LDL levels, bodybuilding, and recovery (22:25)
Lowering cholesterol through strength training and experimentation (27:46)
Using Oreo cookies to drop LDL levels and the results compared to statin use (32:14)
Liver glycogen levels on a ketogenic diet (36:37)
Comparing LDL levels in lean mass hyper responders and a matched control group (41:24)
Heart health and plaque buildup in coronary arteries (43:54)
Diet and nutrition's impact on heart health (49:36)
CT angiogram and cardiovascular disease risk assessment (54:43)
Affordable and accessible blood testing (59:04)
Grassroots research and fundraising (1:04:32)
Designing a medical study (1:10:25)

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Happy Anniversary to the Keto Brick! Mar 04, 2024

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March marks the sixth anniversary of the launch of the keto brick, and what better way to celebrate than with a discount? Despite new business failure rates, the keto brick is still around thanks to our wonderful supporters.

What you'll hear in this episode:

The backstory of the business and why it was created (1:47)
Building a business from scratch focusing on a quality product (3:03)
Gratitude for our supporters for our success, despite small business failure rates (4:18)
Discount details (5:58)

To receive a 15% off your order of keto bricks from March 3-10, simply enter the code sixyears at checkout on www.ketobrick.com

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Trusting Your Gut with Dane Johnson Mar 01, 2024

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Do you suffer from poor gut health? Dane Johnson has battled Crohn's colitis and ulcerative colitis for a good portion of his life. Through experimentation, he has found the proper protocol for his body to help control these ailments and improve his life. We had a great conversation about this and also mindset, and I know you'll enjoy it as well.

What you'll hear:

What ailments Dane struggles with and how it affects daily life (2:15)
Living with ulcerative colitis and the benefits of functional medicine (6:37)
His near-death experience due to gluten intolerance and recovery with an antiviral treatment (11:25)
Root causes of IBD and the limits of traditional medicine (15:37)
Personal responsibility for health and self-empowerment through nutrition and wellness (21:36)
Overcoming obstacles and achieving goals through mindset and consistency (26:57)
Finding ways to stay optimistic (30:33)
Health and wellness trends, including keto and intermittent fasting (34:30)
The importance of positivity and community to overcome obstacles (37:42)
Life balance, self-improvement, and success (43:42)
Simplifying daily routines for better consistency and success (47:29)
Probiotics and digestive health (51:18)
Personalized gut health and treatment (57:34)
Natural remedies for children's gut health issues (59:30)
Gut health and disease prevention through diet and lifestyle changes (1:02:31)
Functional lab tests for checking gut health and mold exposure (1:07:12)
Carnivore diet benefits and limitations (1:14:38)
Dietary approaches for colon health and cancer prevention (1:17:31)
Dogmatic thinking and the importance of seeing the whole picture when it comes to health and nutrition (1:20:08)
Personalized nutrition and dietary approaches (1:27:11)
The importance of listening to one's body (1:30:27)

Where to learn more about Dane's story:

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Epilepsy, Keto, and Endurance Running with Michael Leddy Feb 26, 2024

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Did you know that a ketogenic diet can be an effective treatment for epilepsy? Michael Leddy has lived with epilepsy from a young age, dealing with seizures regularly. Having tried surgery in 2012 with short-lived effects, he began a ketogenic diet in 2017 and has found it to be a more effective treatment than other options. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast and learn from him and I know you'll also enjoy this episode.

What you'll hear:

His recent running events (1:00)
The mental challenges involved with endurance running (3:13)
Living with epilepsy, his experience with brain surgery, and his discovery of the keto diet (8:33)
Seizure triggers and its unpredictability (13:54)
Managing epilepsy through diet and lifestyle changes (20:06)
Macronutrient tracking and fluctuating ketone levels (25:10)
Running as a way to cope with the emotional effects of epilepsy (30:51)
Experimentation with nutrition and his experience with disordered eating (35:27)
The importance of electrolyte consumption (40:59)
The benefits of a ketogenic diet on mental health (45:40)
Mental discipline (49:52)
Weight training and keto (53:51)
Adhering to the ketogenic lifestyle while traveling (58:08)
Adapting to life with epilepsy and the importance of being aware of the body's needs (1:01:54)

Look for Michael on Strava to follow his running journey!

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All About Sprouts with Doug Evans Feb 23, 2024

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Have you ever considered incorporating sprouts into your diet? Doug Evans is the sprout guru and has been sprouting his own greens for quite some time. As you may know, Crystal and I have been getting into homesteading, and I wanted to pick Doug's brain about what exactly sprouts are, their nutritional benefits, and how to get into growing my own. It was a pleasure to learn from him and I know you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

What you'll hear:

Doug's backstory and what got him interested in sprouting his own food to begin with (1:27)
Sprouting for healthy eating and self-sufficiency, and Doug's fitness journey (10:19)
The nutritional benefits of sprouted legumes and plant-based protein sources (19:05)
Taking the microbiome into consideration when looking at diet (23:47)
My nutritional and fitness protocol (24:50)
Business and entrepreneurship (30:18)
Ketosis, sprouting, and tracking caloric intake (36:05)
Sprouting on your own at home and how to get started (43:02)
The overall benefits of sprouting and being self-reliant (51:53)
Incorporating sprouting into a natural bodybuilding protocol (58:34)

Where to learn more about Doug and the sprouting lifestyle:

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Battling Demons with a Ketogenic Diet with Valerie Smith Feb 19, 2024

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Do you struggle with mental illness? Valerie Smith healed her mind and body through a well-formulated ketogenic diet. Her story is honest, raw, and inspiring, and I know you'll take something from our conversation.

What you'll hear:

Valerie's list of diagnoses over the past 40 years, including mental illness and eating disorders (1:55)
Childhood trauma and disordered eating (7:26)
Her struggle with anorexia and body dysmorphia, which led to a feeling of guilt and shame (13:31)
The various health complications she suffered as a result of anorexia (23:18)
Long recovery after organ prolapse surgery and the role of nutrition in her recovery (27:18)
Struggling with multiple mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, OCD, self-harm, and hair pulling, and the shame she felt as a result (32:24)
Overcoming her mental struggles through nutrition and an animal-based diet (39:53)
The improvements she felt by increasing her daily intake of protein (45:57)
How her symptoms diminished and eventually completely resolved as a result of a high-fat diet (50:47)
Her participation in a case-study on using an animal-based diet to treat anorexia (58:22)
Implementing a high protein diet to reverse her symptoms of osteoporosis (1:02:56)
Overcoming the stigma surrounding mental health disorders and seeking help (1:10:57)
Weight lifting and body transformation (1:19:19)

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What a Long, Strange Trip it has Been with Robert Johnson Feb 16, 2024

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If you're like me, you don't know much about mushrooms other than the strains we're all familiar with. Robert Johnson is a mushroom aficionado and has been since he was a teenager. He founded the premium mushroom product line Mycroboost as well as Custom Capsule Consultants, where he is CEO. His work in the cannabinoid, health, and supplement space since 2008 has given him deep expertise around cannabinoids, hemp, mushrooms, supplements, product development, business development, market demands, and consumer trends. (https://www.rollingstone.com/author/robert-johnson/) I was excited to dive deeper into the world of mushrooms and can't wait to hear what you think of this episode.

What you'll learn:

Why he became interested in mushrooms originally (1:44)
Nootropics, mushrooms, and their cognitive benefits (4:28)
Various mushrooms and supplements and the importance of the proper dosage (9:32)
Mushroom cultivation and industry transparency (15:55)
The legal and scientific aspects of psychedelics and cannabis (22:12)
Cannabis legalization and its effects on society (27:45)
Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms for mental health benefits (33:58)
The use of psychedelics for spiritual and therapeutic purposes (39:38)
Risks vs. benefits and when to take caution (45:30)
The potential for psychedelics and marijuana to treat mental health issues (52:40)
How to ensure you're purchasing a quality product (1:00:14)

Where to learn more about Robert and Mycroboost:

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Sharing the Stage and the Microphone with Lewis Summerson Feb 12, 2024

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I met Lewis Summerson when we shared the stage during the world's competition, and afterward, we had the opportunity to chat about all things natural bodybuilding. It was an honor to speak to him at the competition and to have him on the podcast, and I know you'll enjoy this conversation.

What you'll hear:

Waiting for the judges' feedback (1:24)
Lewis' offseason plans, focusing on progress over competition (3:41)
The benefits of taking more time off between preps (5:27)
Weight classes and conditioning (10:10)
Reflecting on the process, and nutrition and conditioning strategies (15:10)
Pushing your body to the limits to get into peak physique condition for competition (21:03)
Slowing down the rate of fat loss in the final stages of prep (24:14)
Maintaining a healthy relationship with food post-competition (30:22)
Body weight and caloric intake for muscle gain (33:29)
Lewis' nutritional protocol during prep (37:31)
Macronutrient ratios for muscle gain and low-carb diets (42:58)
The various nutritional and fitness approaches and seeing success with each (45:41)
Consistency and the bodybuilding lifestyle (50:33)
Training habits and the importance of tracking (54:27)
Enjoying the process (1:01:49)
Bodybuilding, fitness, and business goals after the competition season (1:04:07)
Promoting natural bodybuilding and educating young athletes (1:09:44)

Where to find Lewis:

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