Andy and Aaron talk about the physical, mental, and sociological benefits of gratitude by diving into the research done by Robert Emmons. They share their own experience with daily gratitude reflection and discuss ways to maximize gratitude to optimize our health and personal relationships.

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Ben Greenfield's Gratitude Journal

Gratitude App

Robert Emmons‘ Book

Andy and Aaron talk about the evolution of CrossFit over the years and examine rates of injuries in CrossFit versus other forms of exercise. They dig into the cause of most injuries, what you can do to avoid getting injured, and the right way to do CrossFit for longevity.

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CrossFit Overview

Erroneous CrossFit Study

CrossFit's Response to Erroneous Study

Andy and Aaron talk about the practice of Digital Minimalism, made popular by Cal Newport. They discuss the importance of participating in a 30 day "digital declutter", changing our relationship with technology, and utilizing only those technologies that add value to our lives.

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Cal Newport

Digital Minimalism Book

Andy and Aaron give a rundown on the history of wine and how production has changed over the years, in both the fermentation process and the quality of ingredients. They analyze the claimed health benefits of wine, ways to maximize those benefits, and the impact of frequent wine consumption. 

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FitVine

Dry Farm Wines

Top 100 Sources of Polyphenols

Andy and Aaron discuss the essentials of sleep by breaking down what happens to our body during a night of sleep through each of the stages: light, deep, and REM. They answer the question of “How much sleep do we really need?” and discuss the effects of not reaching the amount of sleep our bodies require. They conclude by offering tips on how to enhance sleep quality.

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Oura Ring

Whoop Band

MindFold Sleep Mask

Blackout Curtains

iPhone Red Light Filter

A podcast dedicated to helping you navigate the perplexing maze of health - nutrition, fitness, recovery, and mindset. Each episode Andy and Aaron will:

1) Perform extensive research 
2) Interpret the results 
3) Experiment on ourselves 
4) Discuss a recommendation

We hope you enjoy this journey through the maze with us and that our research and personal experiences provide you the knowledge to live a healthy, long, and prosperous life!