Mike and Levi Markwardt dive deep into how dealing with death helped Levi gain the strength he needed to to transform his life and the lives of young athletes in Iowa. Levi uses his deep rooted faith to drive him forward as he trains for the International Kettlebell Marathon in Spain this year and beyond. Listen to his amazing story and more in this weeks episode of The Inward Investing podcast. 

Todd and Mike discuss the purpose of Heart Rate Variability technology and how it's evolved over time. We also compare our two favorite technologies Morpheus vs. The Whoop band and help you decide whether tracking your HRV is worth while. 

Dr. Guillermo Ruiz joins Mike Ritter to discuss his journey into Naturopathic medicine. In this interview, Dr. Ruiz brings up an interesting take on Hashimotos disease and the components of insurance that prevent traditional doctors from offering the best standard of care. I was blown away by what he had to say and I know you will absolutely love this episode. 

Jason Seib joins us on the program and drops some of the best stuff I've heard in a long time about fat loss, body image and the psychology of dieting. You can find more on Jason at Jasonseib.com

Today is our first show dedicated to listener questions about: food budgeting, how to break plateaus in the gym and the best juices for kids. If you would like more info, I put up a blog post on inwardinvesting.com/blog with follow up  notes to the show. Enjoy!

Evan Jones joins Mike Ritter on the show today. Evan has dropped over 100 lbs and transformed his body and his mind in a time of life where peer pressure and temptation is at an all time high - the college years. In this show Evan shares what it was like to deal with being overweight as a child, teen and then making the decision to change. Many people across the country go through this process every year and I hope you are able to make the changes you need after hearing Evan's story. Enjoy!

I'm honored to have a guy like Jim Laird on the podcast. Gym owner and former power lifter, Jim has a wonderful perspective on women's health, male health and youth sports. Towards the end of the conversation, Jim and I get into his life experience as a business owner and how he bounced back from life altering health issues. He is one smart guys with a great perspective on life. This is one you won't want to miss!

Mike Ritter and Todd Whelan explain some of the mechanisms of stress and how big of a factor it is in our lives. It can affect our relationships, health and career. But there are different types of stress and Mike offers action items to help cope with it in a positive and healthy way. 

In episode 9 Mike Ritter and Dr. Dan Balduzzi of The Fit Father Project dive deep into discussion about fatherhood, health and what it means to be a productive male in society. 

It was a real pleasure for me to talk to someone who shares the exact same views on family health and personal responsibility as I do. I know you'll love this interview too!

Anthony holds a BA in Psychology with Honors Distinction in Neuroscience research from the University of Pennsylvania with secondary degrees in Nutrition and Italian. He is now working as a Naturopathic Physician in Arizona.  As a former clinical researcher, Anthony has been published in a prestigious medical journal for his work on nutrition and metabolism in addition to conducting research on the genetic regulation of weight gain. As a national champion bodybuilder, Anthony channels his health and fitness knowledge into his personal regiment.

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Mike Ritter and Todd Whelan discuss the final, but very important piece to The Big Four; relationships and community. With social media and technology becoming more of a hub of communication and interaction, human contact is becoming less readily available. When we don't have regular interactions with people who energize us, it's easily to feel insignificant or incomplete. Listen to this podcast which 45 minutes of exploring the tremendous impact community and relationships have on our bodies and minds. Show notes available on inwardinvesting.com/blog