RUNGA Radio

I hop on the mic all by myself today to talk about key kettlebell exercises—why they’re essential, how to perform them properly, and what you can do to modify them for your fitness and mobility level. My training style evolved through my years of gym ownership and athlete observation to become a minimalistic, low-impact style that promotes balance and functional movement. Whether you’re an average Joe or a high-level athlete, these exercises will activate dormant muscles, bring your mind and body back into alignment, stabilize your core, and help you become truly STACKED.

• The evolution of Joe’s training style, starting back in the gym ownership days (2:00)
• The foundational movements (10:00)
• Why steps are important, and other practices and movements to implement ASAP (13:00)
• Isometric drills for strength (19:00)
• First exercise: Loaded carries (21:30)
• Different ways to perform a loaded carry (34:00)
• Second exercise: Get-ups (45:00)
• Third exercise: Goblet squats (58:00)
• Okay, so what now? Take it to the next level (1:06:00)
• Orion’s Belt, the Windshield Wiper, and the Golden Rule (1:08:00)

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Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at a desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!

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Dr. Chris Shade is back for a timely episode about immunity and how you can use Quicksilver Scientific supplements can help maximize your immune health in the face of the current pandemic. We break down strategies for three different demographics—the typical American, the older adult, and the biohacker—and talk about helpful tricks and tips that will benefit anyone. No matter where you are on your health journey, the protocols we discuss in this episode will help you boost your health and stay well during this chaotic time. Find a sunny spot to sit and dive in!

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KION

Perhaps the most important on our counter right now is KION Aminos. This company offers amazing, scientifically validated products—including some of the cleanest coffee on the planet—but the first thing you’ll see on their site are these aminos. I’ve been doing some intense training lately, and these tablets are key to my recovery. These aminos are also crucial to the production of our neurotransmitters, and we all need optimum serotonin levels right now. Let’s come out of this quarantine fitter and healthier than we went into it!

Head to getkion.com/STACKED and use code STACKED for 20% off your order. This is a one-time-use code, so make it count!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single speck of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses! Especially now that everyone is working from home and spending even more time in front of a computer screen, it’s a great idea to grab a pair of blue-blockers to give your eyes a break and help keep your sleep patterns regular.

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off your entire cart at checkout.

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Darin Olien is an exotic superfood expert, supplement formulator, and environmental activist as well as an avid superfood hunter. The founder and visionary of SuperLife, Darin seeks to help individuals live richer, healthier, and more vibrant lives by making simple changes and implementing powerful habits in their daily life. He brings in the six life forces—nutrition, hydration, oxygenation, alkalization, detoxification, and attitude—and encourages responsibility and awareness in all aspects of being. With the right resources, Darin believes anyone can live the greatest expression of their life.

I join Darin in an undisclosed location in Malibu for a chat about his life after the Malibu fires and how he’s using this catastrophe as an opportunity to create a more sustainable lifestyle. We also discuss the destructive effects of technology and what we can do to mitigate their effects on our well-being. Darin shares a wealth of knowledge about water and its science-transcending ability to carry information, in addition to why cultivated foods don’t boast the same nutritional profile as their wild counterparts. With so much chaos in the news and in our spheres of influence these days, it’s easy to panic and become discouraged—but Darin offers a message of hope that’s applicable to everyone, regardless of where you are in this moment: Storms bring regeneration.

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Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Right now, to help the community stock up on quality, life-enhancing essentials, Rising Springs is offering pallet purchasing options. Choose between 40 or 80 five-liter boxes and save almost 50% on normal product cost!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Traeger Grills

I was first introduced to Traeger last year when we grabbed one of their amazing wood-fired grills for our RUNGA experience in Napa. These grills have amazing versatility—if you follow me on Instagram you’ll see I’m making incredible meals all the time now! With their WiFire technology paired with their mobile app that contains over 1500 recipes, any amateur backyard barbeque-r becomes an absolute pro. Cooking is a great cure for cabin fever! Traeger On and stay in a good mood through food.

Visit traegergrills.com/STACKED for more details, and connect with Traeger and the community they’ve built on social media by searching @traegergrills!

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Britta Bushnell, Ph.D, has been working with expecting individuals and couples for over 20 years, focusing on the transformational journey of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, and sustaining sexual vibrancy and helping romantic partnerships thrive even during parenthood. A celebrated speaker, author, teacher, and presenter, Britta shares her insights through classes and in her book, Transformed by Birth. 

Emilia and I recently attended one of Britta’s intensive two-day workshops, and it gave us both an incredible new perspective on the journey we’re about to undertake in becoming parents. It was such a privilege to get to sit down with her after the fact and discuss the strategies she uses to demystify the birthing process while preserving and honoring the wonder and transformation that occurs. Whatever stage you’re at in this journey, this episode is for you.

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s NAD+ Gold, the currency of energy production. Every decade we’re alive, we produce less and less NAD naturally. Research suggests this loss is at the core of the aging process. But NAD+ Gold allows you to reverse-engineer aging and boost your energy quickly. It truly is Gold!  

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Seed

After first sitting down with Seed co-founder Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!

Brain.fm 

Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to my brain.fm app. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day—focus, productivity, relaxation—and they will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).

You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you click here!

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Tero Isokauppila is the mushroom guy. The founder of Four Sigmatic, he grew up foraging for mushrooms and other wild fruits and vegetables on the farm that’s been in his family since the 1600s. It’s his mission to bring the ancient wisdom he’s gathered over the years to the modern age in accessible, enjoyable ways, and he’s doing just that with life-enhancing products ranging from plant-based proteins to mushroom coffees.

 We’re both busy guys, but we finally found a time to sit down and chat about Tero’s unconventional upbringing, the Four Sigmatic backstory, and a variety of applications for different mushrooms in the fitness and nutrition space. Tero is a remarkable storyteller and you can just picture him as a body running free on a farm as he tells the story of how he learned the value of natural medicine and found a way to share it with the global community. This episode is packed with fun facts and answers to questions both longstanding and relevant to current events. Check it out!

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Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Traeger Grills

I was first introduced to Traeger last year when we grabbed a grill for our RUNGA experience in Napa so Chef Seamus Mullen would have something to cook steaks for all of our guests on. These grills have amazing versatility—if you follow me on Instagram you’ll see I’m cooking incredible meals all the time. With WiFire technology, and their mobile app with over 1500 recipes on demand, any amateur backyard barbeque-r becomes an absolute pro. 

Check these guys out at Traegergrills.com/STACKED for details on these amazing wood-fire grills!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout.

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SEED co-founder Raja (and his dog!) join me for a conversation that spans millions of years (but don’t worry, this episode is only an hour and 20 minutes long). We take it way back to the advent of oxygen, trace the trajectory of the human race through the eons, explore the cycles of extinction, and follow the path of viruses from bats (to pangolins?) to humans.

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Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Seed

After first sitting down with Raja’s Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!

Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at a desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, https://getlambs.com/and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!

Support the show

As a lifelong pursuer of optimal wellness, Mike has been searching for better solutions to common problems since his athlete days. After an illustrious career as a pole vaulter launched him into the field of medicine, Mike started questioning the conflict inherent in treating harmful conditions with harmful interventions. He found a distinct lack of medically-backed programs that advocated for a healthier lifestyle, and he became determined to fill that need. Now Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Mike owns and practices out of the Age Management Institute in Santa Barbara.

It gets science-y real quick when we sit down to talk about the way peptides slow down the aging process. Mike jumps right into the benefits of various peptides—including NAD, epitalon, dihexa, and FGL(l)—for sleep, autoimmune symptoms, menstrual health, and, of course, anti-aging. We trade stories about our experiences with food intolerances, take a close look at the societies known for longevity, and explore the influence of epigenetics on conditions like obesity. 

In the future, RUNGA experiences will incorporate practices that facilitate anti-aging, and I hope this episode gets you as excited for what’s ahead as it got me!

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout.

Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at a desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, https://getlambs.com/and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!

Support the show

Over 25 years ago, Jean-Pierre LeBlanc found himself at his wit’s end. After conventional medicine failed to bring him any relief from the chronic pain he suffered as a result of a major car accident, he turned to natural remedies and ayurvedic practices and discovered the transformative power of holistic wellness. With his wife Kate, he founded Saje Natural Wellness, a company dedicated to providing natural products that deliver real results to people around the world. Now, in better health in his 60’s than he was in his 30’s, Jean-Pierre is on a mission to empower us all to reach our potential and discover true wellness.

We sit down for a conversation about ayurveda, why essential oils work so effectively, how the mission of Saje aligns with the goal of RUNGA, what the enneagram has to do with holistic health, and the difference between core values and inspirational ones. Jean-Pierre walks us through his journey to wellness and how Saje became a globally-recognized brand, explains the function of his most popular essential oil blends, and provides meaningful insight into creating a positive company culture. This guy has a fascinating story and I’m so excited to get to share it with you!

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

Seed

After my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic!

Support the show

What would you say to your younger self? Dr. Katelyn Kalstein got a chance to answer that question when she experienced ketamine therapy, a promising (but not new) approach to alleviating depression by resetting the brain. A longtime advocate of natural medicine, Dr. Katelyn is a functional medicine practitioner who works with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans for body, mind, and spirit. After becoming disillusioned with conventional treatment approaches that mask symptoms without addressing the root problem, Dr. Katelyn went searching for a better solution—one that would promote true healing and health.

Having experienced the fascinating effects of ketamine myself, I couldn’t wait to sit down with Dr. Katelyn and take a deep dive into mental health, the reasons we experience depression, how ketamine combats those feelings, and why antidepressants are so harmful and hard to quit. This conversation absolutely did not disappoint. Dr. Katelyn’s story is incredible and her work is changing lives and literally reshaping brains. Don’t miss this episode! 

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Rising Springs

At one point or another on any health journey, you start to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!

Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single speck of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout.

Lambs

Never before in our history have we been exposed to so much electromagnetic radiation. Whether you’re a frequent traveler like me and worried about the radiation in the airplane or airport, or you’re sitting at desk all day exposed to WiFi and sitting close to your phone… all of this stuff is adding up, and the research on the impact this is having on our health is piling up too! This is why my friends over at Lambs have created protective clothing (including the only underwear I wear) to block almost 100% of this harmful radiation.

Use code STACKED for 20% off your order!

Support the show

Dr. Andrew Hill holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology and has been practicing neurofeedback since 2003. The founder of Peak Brain Institute, he also hosts his own podcast called Head First with Dr. Hill. He continues to expand his knowledge of the brain through various research methodologies and teaches courses at UCLA to impart that knowledge to future generations.

We jump right into a discussion about the debatable benefits of sleep tracking, and it just keeps getting better from there. From neurofeedback and the brain irregularities it can treat, to the real danger of screentime, to ideal work environments, Dr. Andrew brings his A-game to this episode. He tackles some common misconceptions, delivers actionable advice, and introduces a lot of new concepts to consider in an approachable, understandable way. I say this every week, but only because it’s true: this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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Quicksilver Scientific

Are you flushing money down the toilet with less than optimal supplements? With most traditional supplements, the amount that survives digestion and general acidity in the gut is very low. That is why Dr. Chris Shade developed the world’s most advanced phospholipid delivery systems. Today, I wanted to tell you about Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch LiverDetox. Liver detoxification is essential for proper health, but improperly-designed protocols result in uncomfortable toxin redistribution—not elimination. The PushCatch LiverDetox is an innovative approach to detox, utilizing a two-part cleansing protocol designed to safely eliminate toxins without reabsorption in the body, and it really works!

Use code STACKED for 15% off your first order!

BLUblox

If you are anything like me, you’ve probably tried to block out every single spec of light in your bedroom—whether at home or on the road. Well, there’s a better option out there. BLUblox has created this incredible sleep mask that not only blocks out all light but also feels comfortable on your face. It makes getting to sleep and staying asleep that much easier...much like their stylish blue-blocking glasses!

Use Code RUNGA for 15% off at checkout.

Seed

After my recent podcast with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz, I began to dig a little deeper into the traditional "probiotic" industry—only to be quite disappointed with the reality of the effectiveness of almost all probiotic products on the market. Seed, on the other hand, has 23 strain-specific clinical studies behind it that demonstrate its effectiveness. Their innovative 2-in-1 capsule also nests the probiotics inside a prebiotic (sourced from Indian pomegranate and organic wild-harvested Scandinavian chaga and pine bark) capsule for additional protection, ensuring the probiotics actually get where they need to be inside of you—your gut.

Use code STACKED at seed.com for 20% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic.

Support the show