Pure Ambition

Do you ever feel restricted or held back? Maybe it's taking action on pursuing a health goal, starting a business, or moving to a new city. I have struggled with it myself.

In this solo episode, I dive into how I have broken free from this resistance by giving myself permission to live freely and without judgement, and silence that voice in your head that's telling you to stop.

Give yourself permission. Keep going.

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Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, co-founder the health education company Sapien, Founder of The Sapien Center in Austin, TX, and an international speaker. He also works to spread awareness of regenerative agriculture and increase access to well-raised animal products through his company Nose to Tail.

He shares how personal loss triggered a dietary overhaul, propelling his mission to debunk nutritional misconceptions. Unveiling the hidden prevalence of pre-diabetes, his documentary "Food Lies" exposes the flawed food pyramid's impact on health. Sanders champions animal-based nutrition, challenging the 'calories in, calories out' myth and advocating for equitable access to quality foods while emphasizing the crucial role of community in fostering well-being.

His vision extends to embracing a "Sapien" lifestyle that frees individuals from the trappings of a consumer-driven society, fostering a renewed emphasis on connection and well-being.

Key Points:

• Losing his parents was a wake-up call to clean up his diet
• 80% of people with pre-diabetes have no idea
• Dedicating his life to uncovering the lies we have been told about nutrition
• Why the food pyramid is broken and how it has negatively affected human health
• The inspiration behind his documentary "Food Lies"
• Why animal nutrition is more optimal for humans than plants
• What diets look like for the healthiest humans on earth
• Calories in calories out is BS for optimal health and fat loss
• Red meat vs. lean meat vs. plant proteins
• Do carbs make make us fat?
• The solution to getting people off processed foods
• How to make high-quality animal products available to all
• Bringing back "the third place" in society
• The powerful effect that community has on health and longevity
• Becoming a "Sapien"
• Breaking free of the rat race and consumer-driven society
• Brian's definition of Pure Ambition

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In this episode, I share the goal-setting framework I use to set my goals for 2024 and develop daily systems to help me stay consistent and achieve these goals.

This is a framework that I learned about from my friend Sahil Bloom in his newsletter and helped me develop ambitious goals, yet also be confident that I can achieve them because of the daily systems that I have put into place.

I hope this helps you as well!

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Join former NFL safety Andrew Sendejo on an insightful journey from undrafted rookie to 12-year league veteran. In this episode, he unveils the grit and determination it took to carve a successful career, sharing experiences from playing in the United Football League, overcoming injuries, and finding an edge over more naturally talented players.

Andrew delves into his latest venture—BrainTree Nutrition, a brain health supplement company aimed at preserving cognitive function. He sheds light on specific supplements for performance, their optimal timing, and the intricate balance between health and peak performance. Moreover, he offers a behind-the-scenes look at an NFL offseason, the evolving landscape of player safety in football, and the pivotal role of nutrition in an athlete's optimization.

Key Points:

• Going from undrafted to a 12-year veteran in the league
• Experience playing in the United Football League
• How he recovered from injuries while playing in the NFL
• Starting a brain health supplement company to enhance and preserve cognitive function
• Supplements Andrew took to improve performance and recovery
• When to know the right time to take supplements
• Gaining an edge over players who had more talent
• What an off-season looks like for an NFL player
• The role nutrition plays in optimizing performance and recovery
• How football is evolving to protect against head trauma in players
• Health vs. performance
• Andrew's definition of Pure Ambition

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Tom Paladino is a global leader in bioenergetic wellness and the Founder of Scalar Light. His life mission is to improve the human condition with quantum technology.

Tom delves into the transformative power of quantum healing, envisioning a world free from illness through non-traditional scientific approaches. His insights extend to non-physical science's role in unlocking Earth's untapped energy, touching upon the profound impact of scalar energy on mental health and its potential to eradicate viruses.

He explains quantum nutrition, offers unconventional means to enhance human health, and shares practical advice on harnessing and receiving scalar energy to enrich individual lives and contribute positively to the world.

Key Points:

• An introduction to scalar energy
• Harnessing the energy of the sun and the stars
• The difference between solar and scalar energy
• Using quantum healing to cure the world of sickness and disease
• Non-physical science as a way to tap into the earth's free energy
• The positive impact of scalar energy on mental health
• Using photographs to eradicate viruses through a scalar energy force field
• Improving the health of the human population through quantum nutrition
• The doorway to sound mental health in the future
• Science vs. spirituality: can they coexist?
• How to distribute and receive more scalar energy to improve your life and the world as a whole
• The difference between spirituality and religion
• Tom's definition of Pure Ambition

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In this episode, I share how I put on 10 lbs of muscle over two-months after recovering from a cardiac arrest.

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Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of the international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health. Ali also hosts the Naturally Nourished podcast and YouTube channel.

She is a wealth of knowledge and has helped thousands of people radically improve their health through her food-as-medicine approach and by providing countless resources, educational pieces, and protocols.

In this incredible conversation, Ali and I dive into what "food as medicine" truly means and how we can apply it to our lives to start thriving.

Key Points:

• Nourishing the body with food as medicine
• God food vs. man-made food
• Why we should be eating seasonally
• Easy ways to get more nutrients in our diets
• Some of Ali's favorite seasonal recipes
• Leveraging nutritional timing to optimize energy levels
• The role that stress plays on digestion and nutrient absorption
• What is inflammation and how to properly manage it
• Protocols for reducing inflammation
• Using a ketogenic diet to combat colds and flu
• Mistakes to avoid when doing keto
• Why bone broth is the best food to heal from illness
• Best and worst foods to eat when fighting an illness
• Fasting 101: when and how to do it based on your circumstances and physiology
• The anti-anxiety diet
• Is it better to eat a big meal in the morning and eat lighter throughout the day?

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Today, let's shift our perspective on insecurities—they're not obstacles but hidden keys to personal growth and purpose. Embracing these vulnerabilities leads to self-discovery, uncovering strengths and passions that drive us out of comfort zones and catalyze growth. Overcoming these struggles builds resilience and empathy, shaping a path towards a more fulfilling life.

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Shawn Baker M.D. is the Co-Founder of Revero, world leading authority on treating disease with medical nutritional therapy, orthopedic surgeon, Amazon best-selling author of The Carnivore Diet, world champion athlete, international speaker, and podcast host.

Before his work in health and nutrition, he was a medical doctor who served as a combat trauma surgeon and chief of orthopedics while deployed to Afghanistan with the United States Air Force. His focus in recent years has been on using nutrition as a tool for health, performance, and overall well-being. Through his Carnivore Training System and private consulting work, he has inspired countless thousands of others to challenge a highly flawed nutritional paradigm and opt for a carnivorous lifestyle instead.

In this conversation, Dr. Baker shares his journey with the carnivore diet, how he has helped thousands of individuals reverse chronic disease without medication, and how he is revolutionizing the healthcare system.

Key Points:

• Biggest myths we've been told about health
• Why the healthcare system in the US is broken
• Going from an orthopedic surgeon to creating Revero
• Playing professional rugby and going into the armed forces
• Helping patients avoid surgery through diet and lifestyle changes
• The history of the Carnivore Diet
• How Dr. Baker has used the carnivore diet to have thriving health
• Why saturated fats and red meat have been demonized
• What should we be feeding kids for long-term health
• The role that food plays in the mental health of children
• A day of eating for Dr. Baker
• The environmental impact of eating meat vs. eating plants
• How we can fix the food waste problem we have created
• Grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef for optimal health
• How to get rid of the cravings for processed foods
• Revolutionizing the healthcare system
• Dr. Baker's definition of Pure Ambition

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