Welcome to episode 65 of the Northstar podcast! Today we're diving into something that affects everyone but rarely gets talked about - your digital diet. Just like the food you eat shapes your body, the content you consume shapes your mind. We break down how doom scrolling and algorithm bait can impact your mood, behavior, and attitude without you even realizing it.Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:33 - What is a digital diet?1:26 - Algorithm bait & doom scrolling2:45 - How platforms hook you4:02 - AI & what's real6:23 - Chris Pratt AI movie tangent9:09 - Does it help or hurt you?10:40 - Apps & screen time11:51 - Morning routines & success14:30 - What success means to you18:08 - Digital diet timing20:50 - Simple morning movement21:48 - Outro

Welcome to episode 64 of the Northstar podcast! With the Winter Olympics in full swing, we're taking a break from the usual fitness talk to geek out about all things Olympics. Follow Jer on instagram:

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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction

0:27 - Jeremy's Rio 2016 experience

1:00 - Usain Bolt's final race

1:37 - Canada House

3:02 - Volunteering & souvenirs

6:22 - Brazil travel & currency talk

8:11 - The condom story

9:09 - Athlete village & McDonald's

10:52 - Doubles luge debate

12:28 - 2010 Vancouver luge tragedy

15:35 - Who's on top vs bottom?

17:22 - First South American gold

19:19 - Medal count update

20:24 - Outro

Welcome to episode 63 of the Northstar podcast! Jereymi and Ekam dive into the bizarre, hilarious, and downright questionable fitness fads they've seen over the years.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:30 - Yoga would you rather

2:13 - Crazy pre-workouts

6:44 - Best influencers

9:03 - Worst influencers

11:01 - Bizarre exercises

12:47 - Strangest gym items

14:40 - Worst ab exercises

16:40 - Equipment fails

19:33 - Lifting accessories

20:03 - Copy-paste workouts

20:33 - Funniest gym moments

23:33 - Weird things to try

Welcome to episode 62 of the Northstar podcast! We're continuing our conversation with Clayton Diebert to dive deeper into the Prism biometric scanner - the hockey puck-sized device that measures your antioxidant levels and metabolic health. Clayton explains how this technology integrates with fitness wearables like Whoop and Oura Ring to create a complete health ecosystem, the U2.0 app that provides personalized supplement recommendations, and how the Life Pack supplements come with a money-back guarantee to raise your biomarker scores.

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and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:34 - Prism device2:22 - Common deficiencies4:03 - Tech accessibility4:51 - Care homes5:13 - Healthcare challenges7:09 - Tech evolution8:38 - Ecosystem integration11:06 - Social media concerns13:07 - Testing Vitals16:31 - Common biomarkers18:03 - Gut health22:06 - Clayton's journey29:07 - Pricing & contact

Welcome to episode 61 of the Northstar podcast! We're joined by special guest Clayton Diebert, who's working with The Regeneration Clinic in Panama specializing in human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell therapy. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/Follow Clayton: https://www.instagram.com/claytondiebert_tp/and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction2:10 - What are stem cells3:40 - Wide treatment scope5:27 - AI & education7:07 - Umbilical cord cells9:05 - Who benefits most11:42 - How they work13:40 - Cancer protocols15:20 - Process & timeline18:00 - Recovery period20:14 - Success stories23:08 - Pre-treatment prep24:40 - Vision improvement25:44 - Age ranges26:46 - What can't be treated28:28 - Professional athletes32:03 - Public awareness34:18 - Final thoughts

Welcome to episode 60 of the Northstar podcast - our big milestone episode! Jeremy's voice is gone, so Ekam and producer Graeme take over for a completely unhinged, unscripted conversation that covers everything from bone smashing and the science of vibes to multilingual lessons and Indian food recommendations. They discuss the controversial bone smashing trend (making micro-fractures in facial bones to build a stronger jawline), dive into Andrew Huberman's research on how music frequencies affect brain waves, debate designer babies and transhumanism in sports, and share stories about Tour de France doping scandals.We hope you enjoy this episode!Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/

and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:42 - Lunk Alarm2:48 - Gym culture4:02 - Ray Peet5:01 - Designer babies7:24 - Bone smashing10:16 - Vibes & energy13:10 - Leg extensions15:10 - Steroid Olympics16:40 - Tour de France17:47 - French lessons20:13 - Punjabi lessons24:13 - Languages27:01 - Indian food30:12 - Aloo methi33:23 - Final thoughts

Welcome to episode 59 of the Northstar podcast! We're one episode away from the big 60 milestone! In this episode, Ekam takes the lead (Jereymi lost his voice) to tackle an important and often misunderstood topic - peptides and cancer. With so much misinformation circulating, we break down what the science actually says about the relationship between growth hormone signaling peptides and cancer risk. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:34 - Peptides & cancer

0:53 - Peptide Summary

2:00 - Cause vs feed

2:07 - How peptides work

2:59 - Cancer risk research

4:42 - Balance & microdosing

5:52 - Practical advice

7:47 - Timing considerations

8:39 - Final thoughts

Welcome to episode 58 of the Northstar podcast! Today we're doing something a little different - we have three hosts for this special episode! We're joined by Tori, who is officially joining the UpNorth team as a coach (and this is her first podcast ever!).

Happy New Year to everyone, and thank you for being with us through 2025 as we approach episode 60! We hope you enjoy this episode!

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and Tori: https://www.instagram.com/t0ri_fitness/

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:36 - Tori's story

2:59 - Coaching challenges

3:59 - Coaching rewards

8:32 - Personal struggles

11:56 - New Year's resolutions

13:40 - Ekam's resolutions

14:50 - Tori's resolutions

17:49 - Big vs small goals

19:43 - 2026 excitement

Welcome to episode 57 of the Northstar podcast! Merry Christmas! Today we're tackling a controversial topic that's sure to get people talking - "Cardio is Making You Fat." Jereymi and Ekam break down why too much cardio can actually work against your fat loss goals. Thank you for listening! We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Welcome to episode 56 of the Northstar Podcast! With Christmas just 1 week away, we're tackling a topic that causes anxiety for many - holiday eating and how to navigate it without derailing your progress. We address the all-or-nothing mindset that makes people think a few big meals will magically make them gain weight, and why having a plan (not a strict meal plan, but an understanding of your situation) is key to avoiding the yo-yo effect. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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