Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Dan "Nitro" Clark of American Gladiators fame. TV Host, Life Coach, Speaker, Former American Gladiator, NFL Alumni. What made a kid from ‘The OC’ come to San Jose? (3:15) HIs introduction to steroids. (7:30) How he found ways to become bigger, faster, stronger on the outside after a tragic event in his early life. (10:23) Finding the beauty in your scars. (12:37) ‘The beautiful dream’ of how he became “Nitro” on American Gladiators. (15:00) Why you didn’t want to mess with the ‘Gladiator’ mafia. (21:45) The pros and cons of celebrity. (23:40) Why he is a HUGE proppant of therapy. (27:00) How he had to constantly reinvent himself post ‘Gladiator’ fame. (30:55) The BIG health scare that shattered the existence of who he was. (34:02) Why he is always ‘rekindling’. (43:25) The greatest challenge he has had as a father. (45:18) What changes did he make to his diet post heart attack? (48:50) Why with every setback there is a chance to comeback and rise. (54:54) What inspired his pivot into the podcasting space? (57:56) Craziest drug story? (59:20) Why he is a HUGE believer in stem cell therapy. (1:01:21) Mind Pump’s curiosity surrounding the ‘tennis-ball’ gun. (1:05:30) Featured Guest/People Mentioned  Dan Nitro Clark (@dannitroclark)  Instagram Gladiator Rock 'N Run #1 Bestselling Author of GLADIATOR and F DYING  TEDx Speech 500K + Views! Check out my "Calm the Beast" show on Facebook  DanNitroClark.net David Goggins (@davidgoggins)  Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** The Art of Living a Happy Life | Dan "Nitro" Clark | TEDxBoulder F Dying – Book by Dan “Nitro” Clark Gladiator: A True Story of 'Roids, Rage, and Redemption – Book by Dan “Nitro” Clark Kintsugi: The Centuries-Old Art of Repairing Broken Pottery with Gold Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds – Book by David Goggins

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