There is a global population decline that could have profound implications for our generation as well as generations to come. Kevin Dolan is one of the founders of the Natal Conference and has a wealth of information on this subject. This is definitely a different episode for the podcast, but it was a fascinating conversation and I know you'll learn a lot.

What we discussed:

• Causes of the population decline (2:36)
• Population decline and its impact on the global economy (7:14)
• When the population decline began and the factors that caused it (8:04)
• The rate of population decline in the United States (10:37)
• The forecasted population and the driving factors for the decline (11:57)
• Where the population decrease is the most significant (17:33)
• Causes of infertility and the decrease in sperm counts in males across the world (22:25)
• Marriage, divorce, and population decline (24:40)
• The impact of population decline on real estate and investments (29:00)
• The solution to this paramount problem (34:01)
• Parenting, cultural beliefs, and demographics (41:49)
• Addressing population decline through innovation and education (48:41)
• Spreading the word through the Natal Conference and in local communities (53:34)

Where to learn more about Kevin and the conference:

• Natal Conference

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For this episode, I welcomed friend and client, Nate Joy, to discuss his experience with his cut that began in January. Nate has incredibly positive energy and it was a joy to work with him as a client. If you're thinking of starting a cut yourself, you'll definitely find this episode inspirational.

What we discussed:

• Nate's backstory and why he decided to begin his bodybuilding endeavor (2:04)
• The importance of nutrition in bodybuilding (7:39)
• Working with a coach for weight loss and fitness goals (8:42)
• Managing knee issues (10:44)
• Keeping it simple and his weight loss and training progression (15:05)
• The power of mindset in achieving fitness goals (21:22)
• Reverse dieting and goal setting in bodybuilding (28:26)
• The importance of taking a break between competition preps (38:30)
• Nutrition's impact on health and fitness (40:41)
• The importance of tracking intake and remaining consistent and disciplined (46:06)
• Nate's experience working with a personal trainer and his desire to help others achieve their goals (52:41)

Where to learn more about Nate's journey:

• Instagram

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Are you looking for ways to improve your sleep? Or do you perhaps struggle with addiction?

James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur who helps casual drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. A sleep evangelist, James is the co-founder (with his brother Tristan Swanwick) of the popular health brand Swanwick Sleep, which produces blue light-blocking glasses to improve well-being and sleep quality. (https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/about) I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and where it took us, and I hope you'll also take something from it.

What we discussed:

• James' background and why he became interested in sleep optimization (2:04)
• Blue light blocking glasses and the science behind them (3:51)
• Benefits of blue light exposure in the morning and avoiding alcohol in the evening (10:30)
• Avoiding caffeine the hours before going to bed at night (12:07)
• How alcohol hinders sleep quality (14:26)
• Why James stopped drinking (18:25)
• My 365-day sober challenge (21:57)
• Living life the way nature intended (24:20)
• Why people become addicted to substances (26:47)
• Childhood stories that helped shape who he is (29:55)
• Being self-aware and finding fulfillment (33:57)
• Journaling and mindset work (35:02)
• Business ownership as a personal development program (37:48)
• His clientele (40:00)
• The benefits of daily gratitude journaling (43:21)
• Addiction recovery and human psychology (50:48)

Where to find James:

• Instagram
• Alcohol Free Lifestyle

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As the temperature starts to drop and we relaunch the ever-popular Buttered Maple Pecan Keto Brick, we thought it would be a fabulous idea to give away an infrared sauna to heat things up!

Details:

• Relaunching the seasonal favorite buttered maple pecan flavor (1:31)
• The infrared sauna and its benefits (2:27)
• All the bells and whistles of the two-person sauna we're giving away (3:06)
• How to enter to win (4:21)

Spend at least $10 or more at www.ketobrick.com during the month of October and you'll be entered to win this amazing giveaway!

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Do you love bacon? If you're interested in where your pork is sourced, this is the episode for you. Pork Rhyne is "The Pork Evangelist," an international livestock educator and farm marketing coach. He has been featured in Homesteaders of America, ABC's Localish, and PBS's Resilient Agriculture. Pork Rhyne has trained over 5,000 full-time farmers and homesteaders in scaling profitable farm enterprises by helping them overcome their fears of pricing and marketing their story. He is passionate about developing farmers as servant leaders on their farm, in their home, and within their community. (https://www.porkrhyne.com/) I learned a ton from this conversation and I hope you will as well.

What we discussed:

• His background and what got him into raising pigs (2:49)
• Pig intelligence, farming, and pet ownership (4:18)
• The nutritional components of pigs and feeding protocol and formulation (10:41)
• How feed ingredients impact pork quality (16:40)
• The land requirements and nutritional needs to raise pigs for food (19:53)
• Raising pigs for land management and clearing invasive plant species (24:34)
• Pig breeds and their growth rate (33:34)
• The water and shade needed for raising pigs and how to handle wild boars (38:19)
• Preventing disease (44:44)
• Cooking and preparing the whole pig (47:20)
• Lard (54:12)
• Farming, homesteading, and business growth (59:14)

Where to learn more from Pork Rhyne:

• YouTube
• Website
• Instagram

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Did you know that dogs and cats thrive with a lower carbohydrate diet? Daniel Schulof, founder of KetoNatural, spent four years researching the link between common pet ailments and carbohydrate consumption. Realizing that carbohydrate-conscious pet owners didn't have many options in the way of low-carb pet food, Daniel founded KetoNatural, and Ketona dog food was born. If you're concerned about your furry friend's health, this episode is definitely for you.

What you'll learn:

• Pet nutrition and obesity prevention (1:11)
• The evolutionary history of a dog's dietary needs and the lack of information for pet owners (4:45)
• Wolf and dog evolution, behavior, and diet (9:57)
• The differences between cats and dogs and the importance of meat in their diets (14:24)
• The impact of nutrition on dog and cat waste (17:01)
• Similarities between human and dog digestive tracts (23:21)
• Daniel's personal motivation for researching better pet food options (24:36)
• Misleading pet food marketing tactics (28:20)
• Pet food regulations and carbohydrate content confusion (31:08)
• The challenges of starting and promoting a pet food company (36:12)
• The nutritional profile of a ketone-based pet food product (43:54)
• Ketogenic pet food and the market gap (49:12)
• What the research shows about high carbohydrate consumption and pet obesity (54:58)
• The grief of losing a pet (1:01:00)

Where to learn more about Daniel and purchase KetoNatural products:

• KetoNatural Pet Foods

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Are you confused about exogenous ketones and their benefits? On this episode, I welcomed the co-founders of Tecton Life, Mike Chesne and Udaiyan Jatar, to give us a breakdown of their products and the science behind exogenous ketones. If you've ever considered trying exogenous ketones, then this is the episode for you.

What we discussed:

• Exogenous ketones and their market history (1:20)
• The differences between a ketone salt and a ketone ester (4:17)
• Gastrointestinal distress from ketone salts (9:50)
• Options within the ketone salt realm (13:23)
• Ketone supplements and their effects on the body (17:06)
• Exogenous ketones and brain health (22:15)
• The science behind exogenous ketones and their weight loss benefits (28:16)
• Ketones as a source of fuel and their effect on metabolic health (35:30)
• Improved sleep and digestion (40:59)
• How athletes can benefit from exogenous ketones (45:48)
• The dual fuel phenomenon (48:26)

Where to learn more about Tecton Life and to purchase:

• Tecton Life (use code KS2023 for a discount)

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Do you struggle to make sense of the vast amounts of information out there surrounding nutrition and fitness? Jonathan Griffiths has been in the nutrition industry, studying carefully, for nearly 15 years, having undertaken several courses surrounding human health, including Medical Science, Nutrition and Herbal Sciences, and a Sports Science certification. Over that span of time, he has seen fad diets come and go. With the amount of misinformation online, he decided to uncover the truth. He uses the most up-to-date scientific literature, as well as experience from working with hundreds of individuals with unique health situations. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, so I know you'll take something away from it.

What we discussed:

• His background, reasons for entering the bodybuilding space, and what his nutritional protocol looks like now (3:20)
• His dietary history (5:06)
• High-volume, low-calorie diets (7:42)
• Volume eating and stomach stretching (10:21)
• Importance of nutrient density (12:29)
• Tracking food intake (15:47)
• Structuring nutrition around protein (20:01)
• Incorporating cardio (28:06)
• The importance of not overtraining (29:54)
• Benefits of raw milk (31:07)
• Incorporating more carbs (34:27)
• Training volume and training structure (39:18)
• Splitting up training and progressive overload (43:57)
• Balancing the psychological component of bodybuilding (50:32)
• Electrolytes and supplementation (58:43)
• Appetite-suppressants (1:03:23)
• Reverse dieting and competition prep (1:10:37)
• Nutrition for autism and mental health (1:16:26)
• The psychological component of weight loss (1:21:57)

Where to learn more from Jonathan:

• YouTube
• Composition Consultant

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Do you know where your food is sourced? Natalie and Tara have backgrounds in dairy farming and cattle ranching and are the hosts of the Discover Ag podcast. Their mission is to create more awareness about where our food comes from and how it is being raised. I learned a ton from them and I know you will as well.

What we discussed:

• Their background and where they grew up (1:06)
• The appeal of rural life and connecting with nature (3:51)
• Differences between dairy farming and ranching (5:34)
• The stigma surrounding raw milk (9:26)
• Nutrients and pasteurization (11:48)
• The ranching production process and its challenges (14:11)
• Beef production methods and nutritional content (19:47)
• Food choices, greenwashing, and consumer education (22:38)
• Sustainability and animal-based diets (27:18)
• Benefits of direct-to-consumer farms (32:10)
• Homesteading (36:31)
• Organ meat consumption (43:55)
• What's coming up in the pipeline for them (48:48)

Where to learn more from Natalie and Tara:

• Natalie Kovarik
• Tara Vander Dussen

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Have you tried "traditional" diets to lose weight but struggle to see the scale move? Jake Dudley is a highly experienced registered dietitian who specializes in nutritional therapy and dietary education. Jacob began his education as a classically trained chef who worked as the head chef of an upscale Mediterranean restaurant. After several years in food service, Jacob returned to academia to obtain a degree in nutrition and dietetics from Idaho State University while also competing in Division 1 Track and Field as a Decathlete. He then rounded out his educational journey by completing a dietetic internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX.

As a Registered Dietitian, he has helped over 3,500 individuals achieve their weight, health, and fitness goals to date! He comes highly recommended by his peers and co-workers of the past as being a man of compassion, genuine care, and a desire to help educate and guide people to improve their lives. (https://www.arbiterweightmanagement.com/) He's changing people's lives, so I know you'll take something from this episode.

What we discussed:

• How we met, Jake's background, and how he's gaining traction in his field (1:45)
• Why he decided to become a dietitian (3:43)
• Nutrition in his home growing up (12:39)
• The main contributing factor to the obesity epidemic we're facing in the US (15:57)
• Education as the most effective tool for weight loss (18:02)
• Motivation is fleeting (19:34)
• His typical client demographic (22:45)
• How he handles clients who struggle with being in a caloric surplus (26:35)
• Low-carb, Mediterranean-based diet (33:17)
• Tracking macros and intake (35:50)
• How often he checks in with clients to maintain their protocol (37:50)
• The importance of community (40:52)
• Obtaining formal schooling in nutrition and dietetics (43:01)
• Ozempic (46:52)
• The power of choice (51:19)

Where to learn more from Jake:

• Arbiter Weight Management
• Instagram

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