Greens Powder Power

In this episode, Jem and Donny dive into the world of green powders—what people expect from them, what’s inside, and whether the science stacks up.

We unpack results from our Greens Survey, review key studies, and look at how ingredients and pricing measure up in the real world.

👉 The bottom line: If your diet is poor, a greens powder won’t save you. If your nutrition is solid, it might give you an extra edge—but many are overpriced and underdosed.

Before you spend big, learn how to read the label and decide whether a greens powder is worth your money.

🔗 Links to studies & resources:

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6362155/ (105 women over 12 weeks with 63 completing a Randomised control trial – Some benefit, findings positive but not conclusive.) 
• 
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15217524/
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324027#dosage
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7664199/ 
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/barley-grass#nutrition

• https://versus.com/en/blackcurrant-vs-blueberry

🎧 Whether you’re a smoothie-lover or a skeptic, this episode will help you cut through the noise and make an informed choice.#greens #greenspowder #menshealth #greenroutine #gut #gutmicrobiome #guthealth #bestgreenpowders #nutrition #dailysmoothie #healthsmoothie 
 

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ROUTINE SETS YOU FREE. WHY YOU SHOULD MASTER THE CHAOS

We often think of routine as boring, restrictive, or limiting—but in truth, routine is freedom. It’s the discipline that gives you space to thrive, not just survive.

• Jocko Willink (Navy SEAL & discipline advocate): “Discipline equals freedom.”

• Dr. B.J. Fogg (Stanford): “Tiny habits reliably shape identity.”

• NASA: If routine keeps astronauts sane in space, imagine what it can do for your busy Tuesday morning.

• Medieval monks: Routine wasn’t control—it was spiritual hygiene.

• Viktor Frankl (Man’s Search for Meaning): Even in Auschwitz, prisoners who clung to small routines—like cleaning shoes or saving a crust of bread—found purpose and resilience.

Routine isn’t about doing less. It’s about creating a rhythm that helps you do more, consistently, in health, work, and life.

Don’t underestimate the quiet power of routine. It’s not control—it’s mastery.

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Winter training. Get your mindset right. Stay Motivated

When the cold sets in, so does the temptation to hibernate. Comfort food, red wine, an extra layer (or two)—it feels like the season is over, and you’ve earned a break. But have you?

This episode is about flipping that winter mindset. Instead of slowing down, we challenge you to gear up, get moving, and embrace the season. Winter doesn’t have to be a setback—it can be your secret weapon.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why most people lose momentum when it gets cold (and how to avoid it)

• Simple tactics to stay consistent with training through winter

• The right gear and mindset shifts to make outdoor workouts enjoyable

• How staying fit in winter sets you up for a stronger, faster spring comeback

Whether you’re chasing performance goals, weight loss, or want to avoid that “hibernation hangover,” this episode will give some tools to stay fitter and stronger this winter. Embrace winter training. It's a mindset thing.
#wintertraining #wintertrainingprep #fitnessmotivation #changeyourmindet #mindsetchange #trainingplan #wintergear #winterprep #offseasonprep #offseasontraining #fitnessmindset #menshealth #stayfit #shortsharpfit #disciplineequalsfreedom

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Shit My Dad Says and why it matters more than you think.

We’ve all heard them—those one-liners dads throw out at just the right (or wrong) time. Maybe they made you roll your eyes as a kid… but here’s the thing: those sayings stick for a reason.

This episode digs into why “dad sayings” aren’t just throwaway lines—they’re memory-efficient life frameworks. Short, punchy, emotionally charged, and repeated in formative moments, they become mental shortcuts you carry for life.

Here’s what we unpack:

• Why dad (and mum) sayings shape the way we think and act

• How shared experiences + strong emotions hardwire lessons into memory

• Why repetition builds lasting mental habits (heuristics)

• The science that proves stories and phrases create resilience, discipline, and social strategies

Fathers pass down more than genetics—they pass down emotional algorithms for life: how to save, how to treat people, how to keep your ego in check, and how to bounce back when life gets tough.

👉 These aren’t just words. They’re wisdom, survival strategies, and sometimes, a legacy for your kids.

#menshealth #fatherhood #legacy #mindset #shortsharpfit #oldbullhealth #dadjokes #dadhumour #shitmydadsays

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Supplements: Magic Pills or Marketing Hype? Before you spend big, listen up.

Do you really need supplements—or are you just buying into expensive hype?

Conventional wisdom says “eat a balanced diet”, but let’s be honest: most of us don’t. Add in the fact that as we age our bodies process nutrients less efficiently, plus the realities of modern lifestyles, food supply chains, and environmental stressors, and suddenly “nutritional gaps” are almost inevitable.

This episode breaks down the facts (and fiction) around supplements:

• How to choose wisely: What matters, what’s marketing spin, and what’s a red flag.

• Dosing guidelines: Why more is not always better, and how to avoid wasting money.

• Regulations explained: What TGA registration and ARTG listings actually mean, and why that little number on the label matters.

• Importing dangers: Why overseas products can be risky—and how to spot unsafe or untested supplements.

• The big question: Are supplements really the key to better health, or just a clever way to create “expensive urine”?

  
  

With 75% of Australian households using supplements and a global market worth more than $150 billion, this is more than just a wellness trend—it’s a cultural movement, a business machine, and a personal health decision all wrapped into one.

Tune in to cut through the noise, get the facts, and make smarter choices about what you put in your body.

• Podcast links:
  https://cmaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/CMA-Snapshot-2024.pdf
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5502701/
  
• 
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547852/
• https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/vitamin-and-mineral-supplements-what-to-know
  
• 
  https://cmaustralia.org.au/shopping-online-for-vitamins-and-supplements-read-this-first/  
   

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Should You Preserve or Improve After 50? Here's the Real Deal.

As we age, the question isn't just how we change—it's what we do about it. Are you supposed to just maintain what you’ve got.? or push for real improvement after 50?

In this episode, Donny brings his experience to the table and dives deep into the realities of aging and performance—breaking down the science and strategy behind staying strong, fit, and full of energy well into your 50s and beyond. He covers the health shifts we all face: slower metabolism, declining muscle mass, reduced testosterone, longer recovery times, and more.

But here's the real deal—you can still build muscle, boost cardiovascular fitness, and improve your overall health after 50. In fact, you can thrive. The secret? Understanding and harnessing your body's natural improvement cycles.

Should you fight aging with full force, or protect your body from overtraining and injury? Maybe it's both. Discover Donny’s "Old Bull" gameplan for staying strong, sharp, and injury-free past midlife.

🔥 Perfect for men and women over 50 who refuse to settle for decline.💪 Learn how to be fifty-plus and fabulous—without burning out or backing down.

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Berberine. Nature's Ozempic? Or just another supplement for the weary?
Berberine has been a staple in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years—used to support gut health, fight infections, and reduce inflammation.

Today, modern research is spotlighting its potential for blood sugar control, weight management, and cardiovascular health. Is it truly nature’s version of Ozempic, or just another supplement trend? Tune in to explore the science, history, and hype behind berberine.

If this can truly help manage blood sugar control, it may well be a game changer for those who don't want the cost or who can't use Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro. You can order it online or purchase it over the counter, unlike other GLP-1 medications.

• 
  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332220303292
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095177921001179
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388119303871
• https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/berberine-and-weight-loss-what-you-need-to-know
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388119303871
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8874997/
• https://mednexus.org/doi/full/10.1097/CD9.0000000000000087
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9452888/
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/berberine-diabetes#dosage

 

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Health Gummies - Fad or not? Should you use them? Are they better or cheaper?
All the rage, or never heard of them?
Kids’ vitamin gummies have been around for decades, but now gummies are taking over the adult health market, from creatine to vitamin D and iron.

Searches for THC gummies surged 70% last year, and creatine gummies went from zero to trending in a matter of months. But are gummies actually a good delivery system, or just candy in disguise?

We break down the science, dosage concerns, sugar content, risks of mixing too many, and whether gummies are really worth it compared to pills.

Stay informed before you chew. 

The things that need to be considered:

• How much is in them, i.e., the dose?
• How much sugar or other nasties are in them? Does this vary by ingredient?
• Limit? So, if I want a bit of D, creatine, and, say, an iron gummy, would I take three gummies daily? Is there a risk of overdose?
• Are they cost-effective versus pills?

We review some of the data to keep you informed.

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NMN, NR & NAD⁺: Anti-Aging Hope or Hype?

Heard of NMN, NR, or NAD⁺ supplements? They’re hyped everywhere, from backyard BBQ chats to flashy Facebook ads—as the secret to staying young.

But what does the science really say? In this episode, we unpack NMN, NR, and NAD⁺ alongside the Yamanaka factors and Sirtuin genes. Dr. Jason, a PhD researcher and long-term NMN user, shares his personal experience: how it’s affected his health, whether he truly feels younger, and why he believes healthspan, not just lifespan, is what really matters.

Tune in for a grounded take on anti-aging science, supplements, and what the future of longevity could look like.
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Semaglutide GLP-1 & Weight Loss: What to know to keep the weight off.

Thinking about weight loss medications like Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, or Saxenda®? A GLP-1 weight loss medication?

They can be and are a powerful tool, but they are also a significant financial investment, and in the medium to long term, a personal investment. Losing weight on them is the easy part, depending on the side effects. Keeping it off is where the real challenge begins.

In this episode, we speak with a prescribing medical professional, a psychiatrist, and a physical trainer to uncover the keys to long-term success with semaglutide and related treatments. From mindset and preparation to lifestyle changes that protect your progress, this is a must-listen if you’ve started—or plan to start—your weight loss journey.

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