In this episode, Jacob discusses the concept of hormesis, which describes the bell curve of benefit and cost of a stimulus. He provides examples, such as exercise, food, and time with loved ones, and discusses the benefits and dangers of ice baths, saunas, and exercise. He also explains how your body responds to these stimuli, the importance of finding the optimal exposure to benefit from them, and how hormetic responses can result in increased dopamine levels.

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In this episode, Jacob discusses the importance of staying hungry in order to achieve your goals. He shares how comfort and satisfaction can hinder your progress and how deviating from your principles can lead to downward momentum. Jacob talks about realigning with your desired outcomes and shares a personal trigger he uses to stay focused on his physical goals. He emphasizes the importance of embracing hunger and avoiding unnecessary snacking in order to create space for the vital nutrients your bodies need. Listen in for practical tips on staying hungry and achieving success!


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In this episode, Jacob discusses his recent plans to quit practicing medicine as a physician, the reasons leading up to this decision, and how he reconciled this sentiment by becoming newly inspired and committed to do what he was meant to do.

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In this episode, Jacob discusses the full expression of man and masculinity, what it means to be a free man, and incorporating being a free man into your faith, family, freedom, and fitness.

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In this episode, Jacob discusses the perspective of looking at challenging times as hard and painful versus looking at them as an opportunity to seek greater personal growth and a more fulfilled life.

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In this episode, Jacob discusses biological aging and the concept of anti-aging as well as his own methods and reasons to pursue anti-aging.

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In this episode, Jacob discusses standing up for what is right as well as the need, obligation, and calling to become as dangerous, if not more so, than any potential monster that poses a threat to yourself and your loved ones.

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In this episode, Jacob discusses determining what God is, or who God is, on an individual basis through observation and interpretation of external and internal experiences as well as one perspective of God being a force for good that promotes and supports the propagation of life.

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In this episode, Jacob discusses the significance of the freedoms we enjoy as a result of our ability to physically and mentally move about without restriction.

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In this episode, Jacob discusses creating an empowering context to your surroundings which enables you to accordingly alter your perceptions and actions.

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