In this episode of Breaking Normal, I reconnect with Ret Taylor — entrepreneur, adventurer, and transformational coach — for a deep dive into his extraordinary journey.

We explore:

    •    How a four-day desert water fast in Escalante, Utah led Ret to a mystical encounter with a rock shaped like an elephant — and a calling to the African Serengeti with the legendary Lion Tracker.

    •    The art and science behind Musagis — once-a-year challenges designed to push you to the edge with only a 50% chance of success.

    •    The real story behind his attempt to summit Denali, what it taught him about surrender, and why “it doesn’t have to be hard to be valuable.”

    •    Selling his company Hello Ned after a seven-year cycle — and what comes next.

    •    How he went from growing up poor to coaching others into wealth and walking them through the question: “Who am I to do this?”

    •    His upcoming book project and his next musagi.

Plus, Ret tries our Tallow Balm for the first time and gets gifted some Elk Velvet Liver Heart — you can try the same products at www.tribevitamins.com

Learn more about Ret at www.rettaylor.com (http://www.rettaylor.com) and follow his journey on Instagram @rettaylor_ (https://www.instagram.com/rettaylor_?igsh=NWRhdWttMDNxdXJi)

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From anxiety and depression to Qigong workshops and YouTube breakthroughs—Mitch Hash joins me on Breaking Normal to share how training with his brothers Josh and Trevor, along with the help of mushrooms, helped get him off the couch and into a life of embodied purpose. His journey has now led to The Art of Opening, where he guides others in nervous system harmony and synchronicity through movement, presence, and Qigong—especially here in Boulder.

Mitch flips the script and interviews me about the origins of Breaking Normal and Tribe Vitamins—how it all came through me during a divorce and the pandemic, and where it’s grown to today. We also dive into modern dating, Boulder-style, and how getting off the apps and into the sun might just be the real art of opening.

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First episode, where everyone, including the producer was crying. This episode starts with me laughing like a goofball—remembering the moment I met Steph Hendel on September 28, 2012, at a RawBrahs retreat I was hosting with my brothers. It’s the day I met Diana—Divina’s mom—and the day Steph’s entire life took a new trajectory that eventually led her to reunite with he dream man, Josh Tarnofsky.

From there, the story only gets wilder: Steph, Diana, my brother Timothy, my business partner, and I all ended up traveling together through Peru for a month. It was kind of the world’s longest first date… and our friend-turned-fifth-wheel might’ve been the best fifth wheel in history. We talk about hiking Machu Picchu, getting robbed (and how the police somehow seemed sketchier than the thieves), and what it’s like to share a tiny room where I spent a whole night diarrhea-ing before asking Diana to be my girlfriend—with absolutely nothing left to hide.

And then… the laughter dissolves into tears I still don’t fully understand.

We talk about the supernatural love story between Steph and Josh—from a Breaking Normal proposal atop Angel’s Landing to their unforgettable wedding that I had the honor of officiating. We talk about Josh’s transition, and Steph’s raw walk through widowhood, parenting, and relentless prayer. Her heartbreak. Her hope. Her healing. Her realization that even though Josh is gone, her children are not fatherless—because God is the Father now.

She’s now back on the road with her two children, led by trust, speaking at widow’s retreats, and listening to God without needing the full plan.

My producer Yovel said this was the most powerful podcast we’ve ever recorded. I don’t disagree.

Reach out to Steph at https://www.instagram.com/stephhendel?igsh=dDEycTQ3aXJpbjhq

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Joshua Grosh (@joshua_wild_skies) is a fourth-generation Boulderite, extreme sport enthusiast, and founder of NovaSapien.com (https://www.novasapien.com)—a company created to make Bitcoin-based giving easy, impactful, and regenerative.

In this high-flying episode, we explore:

– The world of base jumping, wingsuiting, and paragliding (including a surprise birthday flight that didn’t go exactly as planned)

– What it was like growing up in Boulder surrounded by bears, bobcats, and backcountry freedom

– Why he believes the drive to the launch point is more dangerous than the flight itself

– The moment a festival-goer rubbed tallow all over him—and why Tribe Vitamins tallow wins

– How the pandemic sparked a deep dive into history and economics, leading to his philosophy of Bitcoin philanthropy

– And how tallow, honey, and freeze-dried organs might just be my version of Bitcoin

If you’re curious about the intersection of ancestral wisdom, digital currency, and living life fully off the edge—this episode soars.

Learn more:

Website – novasapien.com (https://www.novasapien.com)

Instagram –

@joshua_wild_skies (https://www.instagram.com/joshua_wild_skies)

In this barefoot Boulder broadcast, I’m joined by Yoshua Greenfield (formerly Josh of Brothers Green), a fearless fermenter, regenerative farmer, and unapologetically off-grid dad. Together, we explore the ancient art and modern magic of fermentation—from the simplicity of sauerkraut to indigenous spit beer (chicha)—and the deeper meaning behind preserving and enlivening our superfoods and ourselves.

Yoshua showed up barefoot with fresh goat milk, pickled eggs, and a book featuring him as a wild child on the cover. We discussed his 15-month-old daughter thriving on raw liver and raw milk, never having seen a doctor or received a vaccine. We also examined his feet (literally) and talked about the risk-reward ratio of going barefoot, while strolling through stories of his foot-doctor family background.

We also reflected on the uncanny timing of our personal journeys—both going through divorces and landing in Boulder around the same time—only to now find ourselves rooted, thriving, and rarely leaving, almost like local legends who let the land lead.

This episode weaves together themes from recent guests—Alice from The Golden Hoof, Andre from Jacob Springs, and Sean the honey whisperer—into an idea: what if we hosted an immersive Boulder-based Breaking Normal retreat? Think: honey harvesting, bison butchering, cow and goat milking, wild fermentation, and radical connection.

A feast for the soul and stomach alike—tune in and taste what it means to live fermented, free, and fully alive.

Learn more from Yoshua at https://youenjoy.life/ (https://youenjoy.life/)

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We kicked off this episode by literally breaking into our studio—lock-picking our way inside with a crew of synchronicity and symbolism. It felt like a perfect metaphor for my life lately: sometimes, you’ve got to find another way in.Once we got rolling, the gifts began—Dustin bartered bear fat and a one-of-a-kind hand-selected stone necklace that’s not just jewelry, but a functional survival tool crafted from all-natural materials (shoutout to @wazoogear (https://www.instagram.com/wazoogear) and wazoogear.com (https://www.wazoogear.com)). I returned the love with some bison tallow from Tribe Vitamins, and we even cracked open caviar with our podcast producer.Somewhere in the middle, things got juicy: Dustin revealed that after our previous episode—where he declared his intention to find a wife and have as many children as possible—he followed through… by launching an actual application process on Instagram. And guess what? It worked. He’s now with a beautiful partner. This turned into a bit of a therapy session for me, as I faced my own reflections around that same desire—and what it means to own it publicly.We also explore:    •    His annual 100+ mile cruiser bike pilgrimage from Athens, GA    •    His upcoming European adventure guiding 15 high school grads with his best friends    •    The paradox of privilege used for purpose—how his upbringing gave him wings and how he’s flying with them    •    A powerful, tear-jerking segment about his mother’s passing, the speech of a lifetime he gave at her funeral, and the spiritual signs he’s received since. He shares his belief that she passed from a vaccine injury, and that moment marked his transition into manhood.This episode is wild, weird, touching, hilarious, and healing.You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And yes—you might even want to apply to have his children.Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman

In this buzzing episode of Breaking Normal, Daniel sits down with regenerative beekeeper and honey alchemist Sean Hall (@sean.ha11) to explore the deeply aligned, wildly untold truths about bees and what they’re here to teach us.Together, they dive into:    •    The scout bees’ waggle dance and how it models truth-based communication    •    The difference between propolis, pollen, royal jelly, and raw honey    •    How bees may reflect the intelligence of a human brain—or even a collective soul    •    Why honey never spoils (and why it’s not used more for preservation)    •    The mystery of “mad honey” and cannabis-fed hives    •    Ancient connections between bees, monks, and mead    •    The dangers of pesticide drift—and the resilience of wild bee colonies    •    What it really means to keep bees because it’s the right thing to doWhether you’re into ancestral foods, spiritual ecology, or simply want to taste the truth through nature’s most sacred sweetener—this episode will shift your perspective on what it means to live, eat, and speak in harmony with the hive.⸻Connect with Sean:Instagram – @sean.ha11 (https://www.instagram.com/sean.ha11)Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman

In this wild, wisdom-packed episode, I sit down in person with modern caveman and primitive skills expert Donny Dust—surrounded by his handmade stone tools and a raw bison heart I brought from one of Tribe Vitamins’ regenerative suppliers. Using one of Donny's knives, we literally ate the heart together while recording.We scratched the surface of a lifetime of primal stories—bowhunting electric eels in the Amazon, chasing pigs in Hawaii with pit bulls, eating roadkill (on purpose), and the deep why behind hunting in the first place. Donny breaks down how facing nature head-on—especially in environments where you might be the prey—can radically shift your mindset, raise your testosterone, and reconnect you with something ancient.We also unpack the idea of “dropping the pack”—letting go of modern baggage to rise to new heights, both metaphorically and literally.Explore more at DonnyDust.com http://Www.DonnyDust.comGet your primal fuel at TribeVitamins.com (https://tribevitamins.com)This one is part firestarter, part field manual—and it might just make you want to eat a bison heart with your bare hands.

Bridging Worlds with Sherpa Chai | Everest Guide Pemba Sherpa

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From a remote Himalayan village at 10,000 feet to building a bridge between two worlds — today’s conversation with Everest guide and Sherpa Chai founder Pemba Sherpa is a true testament to the human spirit.

Born without electricity and trekking three miles each way to school, Pemba’s early journey planted the seeds for an extraordinary life. After moving to the U.S., he opened Sherpa’s Adventure Restaurant in Boulder, serving his mother’s sacred chai recipe — which eventually helped fund a bridge in his home village, cutting that school journey down from hours to just 30 minutes.

We explore Pemba’s adventures as a global guide, entrepreneur, and bridge-builder — both literal and cultural. He shares why Sherpa Chai has become such a phenomenon, why helping those in need is the cornerstone of his happiness, and how staying rooted in simplicity fuels his joy.

We also dive into the idea of crafting tallow balm from Himalayan yak fat — a new frontier in bridging ancient traditions with modern wellness.

Tune in for an inspiring story of humility, courage, and adventure that will warm your heart and spark your own sense of what’s possible.

Get the best Tallow & Liver at www.TribeVitamins.com

Get the best Raw Milk and reach out to Andre at www.JacobSprings.com

In this raw and real dialogue, Daniel visits Jacob Springs Farm—one of only three raw milk producers in Boulder County (alongside The Golden Hoof and Light Root)—to sit down with Andre, the farm’s wise and wildly humble steward. The result? A conversation that touches the core of what nourishes us, from the land up.

They explore:

    •    The truth about tallow: Why not all fat is created equal, and why Tribe Vitamins’ balm uses only bison kidney fat (suet)

    •    The power of raw milk from healthy, A2 family-raised cows—versus the tragically short life of commercial dairy cows

    •    Why your soil and water may matter just as much as your food label

    •    The difference between community-based food systems and capitalism’s tendency to corrupt the good

    •    What’s really going on with cheeses dipped in petroleum wax and yogurts cultured with genetically modified bacteria

    •    Why cheese, tallow, milk, and meat should all be rooted in relationships—not marketing

    •    And a surprise: the rare moment when Daniel meets someone with hands as big—or maybe even bigger—than his own

Andre may claim to “know nothing” of new-age concepts, but what he does know—soil, animals, truth, and stewardship—might just be exactly what the world needs more of.