My wife, Stef Bare, joins me to share how a year of intentional strength training transformed her body and mindset. We break down reverse dieting, eating 2,300 calories, progressive overload, prioritizing protein, playing tennis, and her daily supplement routine.

This conversation is for all of you wanting to add in more strength programming, but specifically for women ready to stop holding back and build strength.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro

2:00 Stef's 20-Year Fitness Background

6:20 Working Out vs. Being Intentional

11:10 How We Met

18:20 What Sparked the Muscle-Building Era

22:00 The Reverse Diet: From 1,500 to 2,300 Calories

25:35 Front-Loading Protein: The 70-Gram Breakfast

30:00 Full Day of Eating & Favorite Protein Sources

35:50 Food Is Fuel — Carbs Are Not the Enemy

38:45 Nick's Crispy Rice & Pan-Seared Salmon Method

43:45 How Stef's Training Changed: Volume, Intensity & Progressive Overload

49:35 The Hobby That Changed Everything

58:40 Fueling for Heat

1:00:10 Stef's Daily Supplement Stack

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I'm breaking down why I will always go back to strength training no matter what season, prep, or goal I'm chasing.

I also make my case for why strength should always be the foundation underneath any goal whether that's a marathon, an Ironman, HYROX, or just playing with your kids. I also introduce our new Strength Collection: Pre, Pump, and Post, a three-product system built to maximize your training.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 "I Am a Gym Rat at My Core"

2:08 Strength Has to Come First

2:47 "Strength Is Never a Weakness"

5:30 Introducing the Strength Collection

7:43 The Eating Disorder I Don't Often Talk About

10:46 Shifting My Mindset: Food as Fuel

11:54 My First Pre-Workout Ever

14:24 Falling in Love With Bodybuilding & Greg Plitt

19:31 Launching BPN in 2012 With a $20,000 Loan

26:06 The System That Inspired the Strength Collection

27:45 The Age-Old Question: Gym or Running?

34:16 My Best Endurance Shape Ever, But Not Strong

36:46 The 700-Pound Deadlift PR I'll Never Touch Again

42:08 4 Mistakes People Make With Strength Training

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Marine veteran Mike Egan survived an IED blast in Afghanistan, rebuilt his life after losing both legs, and later inspired millions through his unforgettable viral moment at the G.1.M Ultra.

In this episode, we talk about combat, recovery, service, endurance, and how Mike found purpose through fitness.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

02:07 Mike's Definition of Service

06:18 Why Mike Joined the Marines in 2008 (The Messy, Real Truth)

11:17 First Deployment to Afghanistan and Earning Respect as a Squad Leader

22:52 May 27, 2012

44:55 The Hardest Part Nobody Warns You About After the Military

48:33 Finding Fitness, Coaching, and a New Purpose

54:41 CrossFit, World Records, and Learning to Love Endurance

59:06 152 Miles in 24 Hours

1:04:58 G.1.M Ultra Story

1:13:42 The Viral Moment

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I sat down with my wife Stef, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East, and former NFL player Andrew East to dig into their new book, The Courage to Commit.

We talk about why this generation is running from commitment, how defining your family values creates real peace, the collateral damage that comes from being committed to the wrong things, what Shawn and Andrew learned about commitment after their elite athletic careers ended, and why the deepest joys come after, not before, you plant your flag and go all in.

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I'm joined by Heath Evans, who spent 10 years in the NFL, built a career in broadcasting, and had every outward sign of success.

But in this conversation, he reflects on the mission that changed everything.

He shares how suffering exposed pride, sin, and self-glory, and how surrender led him to faith, obedience, and a new mission: discipling men and starting a non-profit serving fatherless boys.

His testimony is a story about discipline, accountability, redemption, and what happens when your life stops being about you.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:53 Chasing the NFL Dream

03:55 Rock Bottom at NFL Network

06:26 A Rescue Mission Through Suffering

10:36 Building Guardrails Against Temptation

14:59 Mourning Sin, Rejoicing in Christ

22:12 Faith, Salvation, and Surrender

31:09 The Fatherhood Foundation

34:23 Discipline Starts at Home

38:18 NFL Lessons in Leadership

45:21 Transparency Builds Trust

50:42 Accountability Sets the Standard

54:44 Creating a Selfless Culture

57:28 What Iron Sharpens Iron Really Means

01:13:17 Non-Profit for Fatherless Boys

01:20:43 The Legacy Club Vision for Bethesda Ranch

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I’m breaking down the exact nutrition principles I use to lose fat, get leaner, and stay consistent without going all-or-nothing. This episode covers calories, protein, meal timing, cravings, late-night snacking, and the small adjustments that compound into long-term results. 

Build the plan. Execute daily.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:24 Goal of This Conversation

08:18 The Truth About Calories In, Calories Out

15:29 Start by Finding Maintenance

19:06 Adjust Calories With Patience

24:28 Avoid the All-or-Nothing Trap

27:26 Meal Timing, Fasting, and What Matters Most

36:54 Build Consistent Meals You Can Repeat

40:22 Using Calorie Undulation With Intention

46:28 How to Set Macros for a Cut

47:05 Protein First for Fullness and Retention

54:30 Fat Intake, Digestion, and Gut Health

59:11 Use Carbs to Support Performance

01:01:11 How to Stop Late-Night Snacking

01:07:57 Go-To Meals That Make Dieting Easier

01:10:53 How to Eat Out Without Losing Progress

01:14:51 Small Changes That Drive Real Results

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In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Noah Herrin of Way Church of Nashville, TN, to talk about faith, obedience, and what it means to stay close to Jesus in every season. We unpack church planting, grace, biblical conviction, disappointment, healing, and the difference between chasing your own opportunities and stepping fully into the assignment God has placed in front of you.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

02:40 What God Is Building at Way Church

07:09 Commitment to the Craft of Faith

10:43 How to Keep the Fire Alive

17:19 What Saturday Teaches Us About Easter

25:43 Faith, Grace, and the Work That Follows

33:07 The Challenge Facing Young Believers

34:17 Why Biblical Literacy Matters

43:11 A Simple Way to Read Scripture

50:08 Stewarding What God Entrusted

56:34 Do You Want to Be Healed?

57:24 Theo Von, Faith, and Honest Questions

01:04:15 New Wine Requires a New Life

01:07:42 Assignments Over Opportunities

01:10:28 How to Recognize Your Assignment

01:15:55 Taking Big Swings for God

01:19:11 Final Gratitude and Closing Thoughts

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In this April 2026 “Inside My Mind” episode, I share what I’m building, learning, loving, and honestly trying to loosen my grip on. I break down the future of BPN, including our carbonated energy drink, creatine chews, consumer research, retail strategy, and how we’re thinking long game. I also reflect on lessons from Lonesome Dove, The Culture Code, the GBRS team, and pacing my dad at the Pittsburgh Marathon. 

This episode is about building with patience, leading with service, watching others win, and remembering that routines should serve the mission and not become the master.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

03:20 Energy Drink R&D

11:47 Retail Launch Plan

15:08 Creatine Chews Update

18:41 Brand Strategy Shift

26:32 Books and Culture Lessons

31:48 GBRS Visit and Service Mindset

42:35 Pittsburgh Marathon Homecoming

48:31 Week With Dad

54:35 Finish Line Scare

01:03:05 Garmin Flashlight Return

01:09:37 Routine Versus Freedom

01:13:31 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, I’m sitting down with DJ Shipley of GBRS (Global Battlefield Research Solutions) to talk about how a life dedicated to becoming the most elite at your craft can the ultimate asset for your family. Especially when that craft is elevating your physical and mental health and abilities.

Be an asset, never a liability.

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NOTE: This was recorded 4/9/26 prior to the G.1.M Ultra

In this episode, I sit down with BPN athlete Jonny Davies 24 hours before the G1M Ultra to talk about ultra running, confidence, self-respect, and the work behind becoming the person you want to be. Jonny shares how running helped him rebuild his relationship with himself, why confidence is earned through action, and how journaling, training, nutrition, and discipline shaped his G1M prep. 

We also break down the backyard ultra format, fueling for endurance, the power of community, and why the process matters more than the finish line.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

03:30 Lessons From Last Year’s G1M Ultra

07:04 Bad Days Don’t Define The Block

12:15 How A Backyard Ultra Works

20:56 Life Before Running

26:02 Choosing The Hard Thing To Heal

28:08 The Full Circle Moment With BPN

35:57 Why Ultras Strip You Down

39:47 Sharing The Journey With Purpose

47:55 Consistency Is The Real Goal

01:06:23 Building A Smarter Ultra Prep

01:26:51 Redefining Success Before Race Day

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