We're celebrating our 700th episode today, and we're so grateful you've been here with us along the way. We'll chat about our crazy busy chaotic life and what we've been up to the past 11 months.  

What you'll hear:

• Embracing the chaos of our lives, challenges we've faced over the past year (1:07)
• Surviving the disorder, with no balance in sight (5:34)
• Feeling overwhelmed with life and guilty for not spending enough quality time with family (7:57)
• Raising chickens, training our dog Diesel, and planning the future of our homestead (8:31)
• Frustration with a lack of control over external factors affecting our plans for home improvement, finding gratitude, and being present (13:34)
• Balancing work and family life, and dedicating time to spend with each other every morning (18:36)

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If you need some inspiration, this is the episode for you. Kalei Hering is a West Point graduate, Harvard Medical student, and is training to run her first ultra-marathon by following a ketogenic approach. She's doing some amazing things and it was a pleasure to talk with her. I know you'll be inspired as you listen. 

What we discussed: 

• Why she pursued ultra running and her fueling strategies (1:36)
• Focusing on fat adaptation and foot care (4:14)
• Running form, shoe preferences, and training strategies for her upcoming ultra-marathon (7:58)
• Fueling and sleep strategies for a nighttime ultra-marathon (15:00)
• Medical school, career paths, and military service (19:31)
• Ketogenic diet in medical school and facing pushback from peers (25:50)
• Keto diet benefits for energy and mental focus (28:50)
• Poor nutrition options in the military (34:19)

Where to follow along:

• Instagram

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Are you struggling with hormonal balance and knowing where to turn for more information regarding hormone replacement therapy? Dr. Tassone is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient advocate. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. (https://www.drshawntassone.com) I learned a ton from this conversation and I hope you will as well. 

What we discussed: 

• Shawn's backstory and what led him to integrative medicine (1:25)
• Integrative medicine, criticism, and standardization (3:37)
• The safety and efficacy of a new medical product, with concerns about data manipulation and potential complications (9:53)
• Hormonal fluctuations in women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, with a focus on symptoms, diagnosis (17:48)
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its effects on menopausal symptoms and breast cancer risk (26:39)
• Benefits and risks of HRT (31:19)
• Hormone use and its effects on health, including birth control pills and synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones (38:11)
• Supplements for hormone balance, including wild yam and dim, with explanations of their effectiveness and potential side effects (42:09)
• Hormone imbalance and its impact on women's health, with a focus on estrogen and testosterone levels (47:06)

Where to learn more:

• Dr. Shawn Tassone
• Instagram

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As most of you are probably aware, there is a cacao shortage in the world, which is causing the prices to skyrocket. I recently visited Brazil to learn more and hopefully find a farmer to buy from directly. For this episode, I'll give you a brief update on that visit and what my discoveries mean for my business. 

What you'll hear:

• The reason for my trip to Brazil and the reasons behind the cacao crisis (1:12)
• My hopes to work directly with a farmer, which did not pan out (2:07)
• Newly implemented shipping changes as a direct result of the cacao crisis and extreme price increase (2:34)
• The potential to offer tallow bricks as a new product to diversify ingredient sources and hedge against the cacao crisis (3:57)
• Our passion and dedication to this business and delivering a high-quality product (5:43)
• Prices may increase because we won't compromise on quality (6:07)
• Our goal to do right by our customers and our target market remains unchanged (9:02)

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Are you curious about the differences between a ketogenic and a traditional carbohydrate approach to natural bodybuilding? Josh Kenyon completed a prep in 2023 and joined us on the podcast to share his journey and discuss all things natural bodybuilding, disordered eating, mindset, and much more. It was great to chat with him and I'm looking forward to witnessing his journey towards his next competition season. 

What we discussed:

• Josh's background and reasoning for a natural approach to bodybuilding (2:42)
• Ups and downs of his bodybuilding journey (5:18)
• Struggles with food during bodybuilding preps (12:49)
• Disordered eating and how a structured meal plan helped during his recent prep (17:29)
• Flexible dieting and calorie intake for bodybuilding (23:05)
• Body fat percentage, training focus, and rep ranges (31:32)
• Training methods, including high-intensity vs. high volume (37:17)
• Fitness training methods and body part priorities (40:36)
• Back training with a focus on variety and proper execution (45:34)
• Nutrition and meal planning for bodybuilding, emphasizing simplicity and consistency (50:42)
• Tracking food intake for fitness goals (53:21)
• Natural bodybuilding vs. enhanced bodybuilding, with a focus on healthy habits and long-term progress (58:09)
• Importance of healthy bodybuilding practices for overall health and wellness (1:04:23)
• Maintaining pro status in bodybuilding after earning a pro card (1:06:35)
• Future goals for competition in the next few years (1:11:42)

Where to follow Josh:

• Instagram
• YouTube

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For this episode, I welcomed back my good friend and colleague Judy Cho, who is absolutely killing it as a businesswoman, parent, and so much more. I know you'll be inspired by this episode.

What you'll hear:

• The popularity of carnivore diet and its potential longevity (2:51)
• Social media popularity vs. content quality and integrity (8:41)
• Prioritizing quality over quantity in business and personal life (14:50)
• Scaling a business while maintaining integrity and values (19:57)
• Importance of quality relationships in business success (24:04)
• Business structure, goals, and client work (30:00)
• Managing a nutrition practice with one-on-one consultations and group support, with a focus on carnivore diet (35:29)
• Identifying and leveraging personal greens in business and life (40:16)
• Writing and marketing books, including struggles with audiobook production and social media marketing (44:54)
• Balancing work and family life as a driven entrepreneur (50:48)
• Prioritizing family time and teaching children resilience through hard work and effort (57:21)
• Overcoming struggles with mindful eating and intuitive eating, despite past trauma and negative self-talk (1:05:15)
• Addiction, childhood trauma, and healing through mindset shift (1:08:12)
• Breaking internal belief systems and achieving personal growth through nutrition and mindset coaching (1:13:57)

Where to follow Judy:

• Nutrition With Judy

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Do you suffer from chronic ailments, looking for ways to feel your best? Autumn McLees has suffered from various autoimmune disorders and ailments, and has gone down the rabbit hole of biohacking, searching for ways to overcome. It was wonderful to discuss her experience with her and I know you'll take some inspiration from this episode. 

What we discussed: 

• Autumn's background and what led her to search for holistic practices and biohacking (2:01)
• Healthy living by using cleaner household and body care products (5:26)
• Vaginal birth after C-section and holistic healing (9:13)
• Healing from autoimmune issues through diet changes (16:17)
• Nutrition, health, and wellness, with a focus on the importance of food and nervous system regulation (21:33)
• Importance of nutrition and meal timing for optimal body function (29:23)
• Hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment options, including alternative treatments (34:50)
• Bowen therapy for pain relief and overall wellness (46:10)
• Alternative health modalities and their effects on inflammation and overall well-being (49:44)
• Holistic health practices and biological dentistry (54:16)

Where to follow Autumn:

• Instagram
• Know Better Do Better

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Coaching is my passion and I always enjoy welcoming other coaches to the podcast to pick their brains and talk shop. He is the founder and CEO of Six Pack CEO, and we discussed everything from nutrition to training modalities. It was awesome to have a conversation with him and I know you'll learn something as well. 

What you'll hear:

• His journey to becoming a coach (1:37)
• Gaining weight and body composition, with a focus on the psychological aspects (4:57)
• Client demographics and focusing on overtraining and recovery (9:55)
• Overtraining and under-recovery in fitness, with a focus on nutrition and lifestyle factors (15:54)
• Tracking food intake for fitness and nutrition goals (21:55)
• Nutrition and exercise routine for better sleep and overall health (31:04)
• Muscle group training volume and frequency (36:09)
• Blood work and nutrition for optimal health and fitness (41:39)
• Common patterns in blood test results, including elevated glucose, high cholesterol, and low testosterone (48:00)
• Testosterone levels and how lifestyle interventions can impact them (53:49)
• How lifestyle factors, including sleep and body fat, impact testosterone levels (1:00:07)
• Fitness coaching, nutrition, and hormone balance (1:03:31)

Where to learn more:

• 6 Pack CEO

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Do you struggle to maintain a good mindset? Brandon Epstein is a mental performance coach who helps high achievers turn inner resistance into inner power for career-best performances. He has over 15 years working in the space and his clients range from millionaire entrepreneurs to creative artists, to athletes ranging from Pro Boxing, to Pro MMA, to the NHL, to the NFL, to the MLB, to name a few. He is also an entrepreneur who has built businesses that have empowered millions of people worldwide to be their best selves through his educational content. As you all know, mindset is a big part of my life, and it was very enlightening to have this discussion with a bona fide mindset coach. I'm positive you'll take something from this episode.

What we discussed: 

• Brandon's backstory, how he got into the mindset coaching profession, and what that entails (1:42)
• His personal growth journey from college football to meditation app entrepreneurship (2:59)
• Subconscious beliefs and their impact on life outcomes (5:34)
• Masculinity, self-control, and personal growth (12:10)
• Anxiety and beliefs about not doing enough (14:40)
• Tracking key performance indicators (KPI) , self-coaching for personal growth and career success (21:56)
• Anxiety management and his plans for a retreat center (24:39)
• Identifying and removing negative influences in life to improve mental well-being (27:14)
• Personal routines for starting and ending the day, including sleep hygiene, sunlight exposure, meditation, and stoicism (32:54)
• Parenting, emotional intelligence, and plant medicine (35:15)
• Plant medicine and its potential for personal growth, with warnings about seeking exogenous aid without proper guidance (41:50)
• Overcoming fear and anxiety through self-awareness and vulnerability (44:49)
• What's coming up in the near future for Brandon (45:50)

Where to learn more:

• Mental Fitness Training
• Programmed to Fail

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Do you ever think about the impact the food industry has on our world? Charles Mayfield's interest in clean food began when, as a personal trainer, he began researching nutrition to help his clients reach their fitness goals—and eventually co-authored three paleo cookbooks.

The more Charles learned, the more he realized it's not just the kinds of food we eat that impact our health, but also the way that food is grown. He spent years researching farming techniques that are better for the environment and for the welfare of the animals. And when he learned about regenerative farming, he was hooked. (https://farrow.life/about-us/) It was a pleasure meeting Charles and having him on the podcast, and I know you'll take a lot from this episode. 

What we discussed:

• Charles's background in regenerative agriculture (3:07)
• Soil health and animal welfare (5:21)
• Regenerative agriculture, sustainable food sources, and the importance of leaving a better world for future generations (10:35)
• Food quality, local farming, and ignorance in the food industry (15:34)
• Self-sufficiency, farming, and nutrition (22:43)
• Animal welfare in industrial farming operations (26:35)
• Industrial food production and consumer power (32:52)
• Using animal fats for skincare and cooking, with a focus on leaf lard and its properties (38:07)
• Tips for deep frying with lard (45:08)
• Tips for raising pigs for self-sufficiency (50:26)
• Using natural oils for skincare, including tallow, lard, and their benefits for acne, dryness, and inflammation (1:00:31)
• Skincare products and their impact on hormonal health (1:06:45)

Where to learn more and to purchase:

• Farrow Skincare
• Enter code ketobrick for 15% off!

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