Lane Norton, a world champion powerlifter and Ph.D. in nutritional sciences, kicks off with a fun and informative coffee-making session featuring a unique 'cafe cola' drink. Lane shares his extensive knowledge on artificial sweeteners, debunking myths about their health impacts. The conversation delves into Lane's philosophy on addressing misinformation online, his approach to maintaining longevity on social media, and the challenges and rewards of fatherhood. This episode provides a blend of practical nutritional advice and personal insights from a well-respected figure in the fitness and nutrition community. If you’re in for a conversation outside the bounds of small talk, tune in as a fly on the wall as we sip coffee, share stories, and discover new perspectives on life.

Key Takeaways:

• Are artificial sweeteners and diet drinks actually good for you?

• Is social media spreading negativity bias in the modern day news cycle?

• Is parenting worth the difficulty you go through to raise a child?

• How can you stay present so you don’t find yourself rushing through life?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Meet Layne: World Champion Powerlifter

(00:39) - Making a Cafe Cola

(02:40) - Is That Thing Tasty?

(07:22) - Artificial Sweeteners

(14:00) - The Gut Microbiome

(15:34) - Do Sucralose & Aspartame Cause Cancer?

(22:33) - Is Social Media a Positive Thing?

(26:01) - Stop Trying to Go Viral

(30:35) - The Algorithm

(31:51) - The Difficulty of Parenting

(34:53) - The Fulfillment of Parenting

(37:47) - Advice to Younger Self

Key Topics Discussed:

The Tailgate Coffee Table, Alex Moe, Layne Norton, Artificial Sweeteners & Cancer, Negativity Bias in Social Media, Social Media Virality, Social Media Algorithm, Difficulty vs Fulfillment in Parenting, Coping Mechanisms

Mentions:

Website: https://biolayne.com/about/

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

More of Alex:

Recipe Books: https://themacrobarista.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themacrobarista

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

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