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Nate Belmar doesn’t just train for aesthetics, he trains for clarity, resilience, and control. In this episode, we dive into the physical and mental transformation that took him from overweight and directionless to lean, disciplined, and deeply intentional.

Nate shares the mindset shift that pulled him out of a low point, why most people are overtrained and under-recovered, and how fasting, metabolic flexibility, and environmental awareness shaped his approach to performance and life. We explore his views on social media pressure, identity, and why detaching from noise—digitally and socially—is often the unlock for growth.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
01:40 Origin story and early insecurities
09:44 Hustling through low-level jobs and discovering crypto
17:22 Anxiety from social media and limiting online exposure
22:27 The viral Johnny Walker meme and meme culture
30:06 Relationship with money, flex culture, and staying low-key
34:04 Building a meaningful platform and helping people change
38:20 Steroid accusations and genetic potential in fitness
41:44 Fasted training, intuitive eating, and body awareness
46:24 Finding healthy food while travelling and fasting hacks
53:48 On relationships, distractions, and staying single
58:13 Sex, soul ties, and celibacy as a conscious choice
1:04:53 Building an online community and redirecting influence
1:17:11 Navigating biohacking, placebo and intuitive wellness
1:20:56 Experimenting with stem cells, and expectations
1:25:23 The vegan phase, nutrition pitfalls, and personal baseline
1:38:16 Anime, escapism, and choosing your inner hero wisely
1:41:25 Launching supplements and living with purpose

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