Are young men destroying their hormones to win at Tinder?

In 2014, Jeremy Meeks’ mugshot went viral — not because of his crime, but because of his looks. Within months of leaving prison, he was modeling for major fashion brands. A redemption story? Maybe. Or maybe something else.

In this episode of Unconditional, Norbie Schickel dives deep into the controversial rise of “looksmaxxing” — a growing movement of young men using everything from fitness and jaw exercises to Botox, testosterone, fillers, anabolic steroids, and even extreme cosmetic surgery to increase their “sexual market value.”

Is this rational self-improvement in the age of dating apps? Or are we watching a generation gamble its health in response to distorted online incentives?

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The data behind dating apps and match inequality
• Why the top 10% of male profiles may receive the majority of matches
• The psychology and biology of attractiveness
• Soft maxing vs. hard maxing
• Testosterone use in teens and young men
• The risks of pharmaceutical “optimization”
• Social media’s impact on male mental health
• Promiscuity, hypergamy, and the future of relationships
• Whether young men are responding logically… or destructively

This isn’t mockery. And it isn’t moral panic. It’s an honest engagement with an uncomfortable question:

If the system feels rigged, how far should you go to change your odds?

For young men navigating modern dating, parents raising sons and daughters, or anyone curious about the intersection of fitness, masculinity, social media, and culture — this is a conversation you can’t ignore.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction -  Looksmaxxing: Logic or Lunacy?
05:27 What The Hell Is Lookmaxxing?
09:58 The Why. The Case For Looksmaxxing
17:23 Soft-Maxxing vs Hard-Maxxing
18:49 What Is Bonesmashing?
19:30 Looks Are Not Just For Romance
20:33 Modern Dating Apps Are Rigged Against Average Men
21:44 The Twin Forces of Hypergamy & Promiscuity
22:50 Marriage Has Historically Been A Stabilizing Force For Young Men
26:25 The Health Implications of Lookmaxxing
30:04 Natural Testosterone And Synthetic Testosterone Aren't The Same
33:55 Is Faster Attainment Better?
37:00 Pharmaceuticals, Drugs & Looksmaxxing
44:27 If The Game Is Rigged, Choose Another Game
46:44 Men Massively Outnumber Women On Some Dating Apps

AI Summary

In this conversation, Norbie Schickel explores the themes of physical attractiveness, the phenomenon of looks maxing, and its implications on dating and societal dynamics. He discusses how societal standards of beauty influence personal choices and the rise of pharmaceuticals and cosmetic procedures in the pursuit of attractiveness. The conversation also delves into the skewed dynamics of online dating, the societal implications of attractiveness, and the importance of health and fitness in achieving personal goals.

#looksmaxxing #testosterone #menshealth

Increase Testosterone Naturally | 950 Over Age 40 - Without Drugs or TRT | Ep 19

Adventure Is the Answer: Freedom & Balance in a World of Screens | Ep 18

Smartphones, Social Media & The Anxious Generation | Ep 17

Testosterone is so powerful it had to be banned from sports.
So why are modern men producing 25% less of it than they were just 15 years ago?

In this episode of Unconditional, Norbie Schickel breaks down one of the most alarming — and misunderstood — health trends of our time: the collapse of testosterone in modern life.

Testosterone isn’t just about muscle, sex drive, or aggression. It’s the hormone that fuels energy, motivation, confidence, focus, fertility, mental health, and long-term vitality — for men and women alike. And yet, testosterone levels in young and middle-aged men have plummeted at historic rates, even after accounting for obesity and lifestyle changes.

So what’s actually going on?

Drawing from personal blood work (950 total testosterone at age 41), scientific research, and evolutionary principles, Norbie explains why this decline isn’t inevitable — and why relying on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may come with serious long-term tradeoffs, including fertility loss and lifelong dependence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

·       Why testosterone is the hormone that makes striving feel good

·       The hidden lifestyle and environmental factors suppressing testosterone

·       How low testosterone impacts mood, motivation, energy, and mental health

·       Why women need testosterone — often more than estrogen

·       The difference between natural testosterone production and TRT

·       The most effective, non-pharmaceutical ways to raise testosterone

·       How diet, sleep, sunlight, training, alcohol, stress, and modern habits affect hormones

·       The simplest real-world indicators that your testosterone is improving

This is not about shortcuts, injections, or biohacking gimmicks. It’s about restoring the conditions your body needs to function as it was designed to — and rejecting the idea that decline after 30 is unavoidable.

If you care about performance, health, longevity, or living with drive and purpose well into midlife and beyond, this episode will change how you think about testosterone — and what you do about it.

🎧 Listen now and take back control of your biology.

 CHAPTERS

00:00 The Awesome Power of Testosterone

02:10 Testosterone is Incredible for Men And Women

05:42 The Negative Consequences of Low Testosterone

10:49 Testosterone Levels In American Men Have Fallen Dramatically

13:37 Is TRT the Answer To Declining Testosterone Levels

19:19 Is Declining Testosterone Truly Inevitable

21:47 How To Raise Your Testosterone Naturally Without TRT

23:24 Food for High Testosterone

25:54 The Wrong Water Can Tank Your T

27:11 Dietary Fat & Cholesterol Build Testosterone

34:19 Do Not Miss These Micronutrients

40:47 These Are Secretly Tanking Your Testosterone

41:00 Pornography Is Crushing Your Drive

43:50 Cutting Alcohol Raised My Testosterone To 950 After 40

46:49 Sunlight - Especially For Dark Skin Men

48:20 T-Levels and Birth Control?

50:07 Conclusion & Thank You

KEYWORDS

testosterone, health, diet, lifestyle, mental health, exercise, alcohol, pornography, natural remedies, hormone optimization

AI OVERVIEW

This conversation explores the critical role of testosterone in health, its decline over time, and the various lifestyle and dietary factors that can influence testosterone levels. The discussion emphasizes the importance of natural methods to boost testosterone, including diet, exercise, and mental health considerations, while also addressing the negative impacts of pornography and alcohol on hormone levels.

This is an unofficial Part 2 to last week’s episode on smartphones and social media. If screens are pulling us into the virtual world, this episode explores why real-world adventure, risk, and connection may be the antidote.

Last week was the diagnosis. This episode is about what comes next.

Smartphones and social media aren’t going anywhere. The question is whether we drift passively into a screen-dominated life—or choose something better. Not by banning technology or pretending it doesn’t exist, but by building a real world that can actually compete with it.

In this episode of Unconditional, Norbie Schickel makes the case that adventure is the answer. That risk, responsibility, and unfiltered experience aren’t problems to be managed—but necessities we’ve been quietly removing. And when real life gets thin, the virtual world rushes in to fill the gap.

Through personal stories, parenting experiments, and hard-earned lessons, this conversation explores:

• Why rules and restrictions alone rarely work
• How real-world risk builds confidence, judgment, and resilience
• Why a compelling life makes screens less addictive
• What it looks like to pursue balance without fear

This isn’t a rejection of technology. It’s a refusal to let it replace real life.

If you’re wrestling with screens—your own or your kids’—this episode offers a different way forward: less control, more adventure, and a life that pulls you back from the virtual world.

CHAPTERS 

00:00 Introduction: Adventure Is The Antidote

01:33 Welcome To Unconditional with Norbie Schickel

05:41 We Are Living In  Unprecedented Times

09:01 Judgement Is the Most Important Skill Today

16:18 No Screens Before Age Two - You Will Thank Me

22:33 Screens After The Age of 2 - Less Frequent, But Better

30:38 Full Disclosure - The Advantage Of Homeschooling

33:24 Dealing With Screens At School 

37:09 Building Trust and Judgment in Children

37:41 Adventure Is The Antidote To Being Consumed By The Virtual World

40:51 On Sheep & Donkeys

51:45 The Importance of Unstructured Play

54:46 The Thrill of Young Entrepreneurs

56:24 What Happened To The Sheep?

58:58 Conclusion & Thank You

AI OVERVIEW

In this conversation, Norbie Schickel discusses the challenges and opportunities of parenting in a digital age. He emphasizes the importance of balancing technology use with real-world experiences, the necessity of developing judgment and decision-making skills in children, and the value of open communication about technology. Schickel advocates for embracing adventure and risk in the real world to foster essential life skills, while also preparing for the unique challenges of the teenage years. The conversation highlights the need for parents to model healthy technology habits and engage in meaningful discussions with their children about the impact of screens and social media.

LINKS

Anthem Athletics

Last Week's Episode

Have smartphones and social media actually made our lives better—or are they quietly destroying our mental health?

In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we take a deep dive into the impact of smartphones and social media on mental health, childhood development, and modern life, drawing heavily on the work of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and his groundbreaking book The Anxious Generation.

Since around 2010, rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide among teenagers and young adults have surged. This conversation explores why. We examine how the convergence of smartphones and algorithm-driven social media has fundamentally rewired childhood—shifting kids from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood—and why this shift has proven especially damaging for pre-teens and teenagers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How smartphones and social media are reshaping childhood and adolescent brain development
• Why mental health outcomes have worsened so dramatically since 2010
• The different ways social media harms girls versus boys
• The role of dopamine, social comparison, gaming, pornography, and online predation
• How overprotection in the real world and under-protection online created a perfect storm
• Why free play, risk-taking, and antifragility matter more than ever
• Practical, hopeful solutions for parents, schools, and individuals

This is not a doom-and-gloom episode. While the realities are uncomfortable, this conversation is ultimately optimistic. The solution isn’t rejecting technology—it’s restoring balance, reclaiming real-world adventure, and consciously choosing a way of life that supports mental health, resilience, and human flourishing.

If you’re a parent, educator, or anyone concerned about mental health, technology, fitness, and the future of our children, this episode is essential listening.

🎙 Subscribe to Unconditional with Norbie Schickel for in-depth conversations on on reclaiming radical health and fitness, and living your most unconditional life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction - Smartphone, Social Media & The Anxious Generation

03:03 The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

05:52 The Context & Stakes - Why This Is So Important

09:18 Why Cutting Smartphones and Social Media Is Hard

15:21 Intro To Jonathan Haidt's Thesis

18:37 The Problem Is BOTH Smartphones AND Social Media

20:49 Something Significant Changed In 2010

27:36 The Shift from Play-Based to Phone-Based Childhood

31:42 The Impact of Safetyism on Childhood Experiences

44:45 Social Media And Predators In the Virtual World

46:06 Unique Harms by By Gender

48:09 How Smartphones & Social Media Harms Girls

54:12 How Smartphones & Social Media Harms Boys

01:01:23 The Virtual World and Its Effects on Boys

01:02:24 The Case for Optimism

01:08:36 Empowering Parents: Real-World Adventures

AI Overview 

This conversation explores the profound impact of smartphones and social media on youth, particularly focusing on the shift from a play-based childhood to a phone-based one. It discusses gender differences in digital engagement, the consequences of overprotection in parenting, and the alarming decline in youth well-being. The dialogue emphasizes the need for parents to navigate these challenges and highlights the urgent need for awareness regarding the risks associated with digital platforms.

#mentalhealth #healthpodcast #fitnesspodcast #theanxiousgeneration

Links

The Anxious Generation

Are We Better Off Episode Apple Podcasts

The food pyramid is back—and according to the headlines, it’s been flipped upside down. But has it really?

In this episode of Unconditional, host Norbie Schickel breaks down the newly released U.S. dietary guidelines and the updated food pyramid, separating media hype from what the recommendations actually say. From claims about beef tallow and full-fat dairy to suggestions that Americans should eat dramatically more meat and protein, Norbie walks through the numbers, the context, and the overlooked details that matter most.

Drawing from personal experience, nutritional research, and a critical review of the original 1992 food pyramid, this episode explores how decades of dietary advice helped usher in ultra-processed foods, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic illness. Norbie compares the old and new pyramids side by side, examining servings of grains, protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and—most importantly—healthy fats.

What’s the real shift behind the new food pyramid?
 Why healthy fats—not protein—may be the biggest change.
 What the guidelines still fail to address about ultra-processed foods, seed oils, pesticides, and food quality.
 How countries like Japan and traditional cultures maintain metabolic health without macro obsession.
 Why “real food” matters more than carb vs. fat debates.

This episode goes beyond sound bites to ask the bigger questions: Is this truly a move toward whole foods, or just a visual rebrand? And what would a more honest, useful food framework look like for families, schools, and everyday Americans?

If you’re interested in nutrition, health policy, real food, metabolic health, or questioning conventional dietary wisdom, this conversation will challenge how you think about what’s on your plate.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation about food, fitness, and taking ownership of your health.

CHAPTERS

00:00 The New Food Pyramid 2026 - A Deep Dive

02:59 Why The New Food Pyramid 2026 Matters

07:04 Critique of the Original Food Pyramid

07:36 Introduction to the Food Pyramid Changes

08:29 Does The New Food Pyramid Live Up To the Hype?

12:15 Old Vs New. What's Changed In The New Food Pyramid?

13:26 The New Food Pyramid Is Upside Down

19:46 Comparing Old and New Food Pyramids

22:19 Grains, Fruits, and Vegetables in the New Guidelines

25:11 Dairy and Protein Recommendations

25:36 What Everyone Is Missing About The New Food Pyramid

29:21 Shocking. The New Food Pyramid And Seed Oils

32:10 The Most Shocking Miss Of The New Food Pyramid

34:32 It's Not About Macros, It's About Ultra-Processed Foods

36:46 What About Japan? The Food Spinning Top

39:52 What Would Have Been Better?

42:15 The New Food Pyramid: A Step Forward?

42:41 Conclusion: Taking Aim At The Real Enemy of Ultra-Processed Foods

AI OVERVIEW

In this conversation, Norbie Schickel discusses the new food pyramid and its implications for nutrition and health. He explores the changes from the original food pyramid, emphasizing the importance of real foods and the dangers of ultra-processed foods. Schickel critiques the new guidelines for not adequately addressing food quality and proposes alternative frameworks for understanding nutrition.

#realfood #nutrition #healthpodcast #fitnesspodcast 

Should I quit drinking when I don’t have a problem? 

In this episode of Unconditional Norbie Schickel shares his honest experience of quitting alcohol after more than 20 years of low-to-moderate drinking, and what changed over two years without it. This is not a conversation about addiction, shame, or moral judgment. It’s about effectiveness, clarity, and intentional living in a culture where alcohol is deeply woven into social life.

If you’re considering Dry January, curious about sobriety, or questioning whether alcohol is subtly holding you back — mentally, emotionally, or physically — this episode offers nuance, personal insight, and a practical framework for change. Norbie explores why he chose to quit without being an alcoholic, the science-based ideas that challenged his assumptions, how alcohol impacts stress tolerance and habit formation, and what he gained — and lost — by removing it. 

No preaching. No purity tests. Just an honest audit of alcohol, culture, and personal growth.

SHOW NOTES

Are low to moderate levels of alcohol consumption safe?

Should I quit drinking even if I don’t have a problem?

Dr. Andrew Huberman’s podcast shifted Norbie’s perspective

Alcohol’s impact on chronic stress, anxiety, and confidence

Why alcohol can make new habit formation harder

The “strategic replacement” method for breaking habits

Social life, relationships, and identity without alcohol

Health changes after quitting (sleep, recovery, hormones)

Two-year results: upsides, downsides, and trade-offs

Will Norbie ever drink again?

Chapter: 

00:00 Introduction: Quitting Alcohol & Dry January

05:45 Stakes & Context: Why The Subject of Alcohol is Difficult

07:52 Challenge #1 - Alcohol Serves An Important Social Function

08:48 Challenge #2 Alcohol Feels Good & Has Many Benefits

09:49 There Is A Sea Change On The Topic Of Alcohol

10:31 Why I Quit Drinking When I Didn't Have A Problem

12:42 The Catalyst for Change: Dr. Andrew Huberman's Influence

18:20 Why Huberman's Alcohol Podcast Was So Effective

25:21 The Truth About Alcohol - Explained Clearly 

31:45 The Two Reasons I Personally Quit Drinking

38:44 How I Stopped Drinking - Ending A 20 Year Habit Cold

44:26 Get The People Close Onboard (If Possible)

47:42 The Most Powerful Way To Quit Alcohol - Strategic Substitution

56:54 Treat Sobriety As An Experiment, Not A Religion 

59:05 Going Sober - My Results At 2 Years

59:35 The Downside of Cutting Alcohol

01:00:53 The Mixed Blessing Of Going Sober

01:03:36 The Significant Benefits of Sober Life

01:03:43 Life Without Alcohol Became Way More Interesting

01:04:34 Quitting Alcohol Improved My Sleep

01:05:17 Here's What Quitting Alcohol Did for My Testosterone

01:07:39 Raising Your Testosterone Naturally Is Incredibly Beneficial

01:09:19 Sobriety Reduced Anxiety & Chronic Stress

01:12:21 Final Words & Conclusion - Will I Ever Drink Again?

Resources Mentioned:

Huberman Lab Podcast On Alcohol Function Health 

Anthem Athletics

Keywords

Dry January, sobriety curiosity, quitting alcohol, mindful drinking, alcohol and anxiety, habit change, mindset, personal growth, men’s health, intentional living, fatherhood, entrepreneurship

Hastags

#DryJanuary #SobrietyCurious #QuitDrinking #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #IntentionalLiving #Men’sHealth #HabitChange #UnconditionalPodcast

In this episode of Unconditional, host Norbie Schickel breaks down the simplest, most sustainable path to getting lean, strong, and radically healthy—without crash diets, endless cardio, or injectable weight-loss drugs.

After exploring the shocking history of polio and the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic in recent episodes, today we shift fully into fitness, metabolism, and the truth about what actually works for long-term fat loss.

Norbie shares the real first step to transforming your body (hint: it’s not calorie counting, macros, or spending hours in the gym). You’ll learn why countries like Japan have avoided the obesity crisis, how whole-foods and walking outperform extreme diets, and why consistency—not willpower—is the true “magic pill.”

Then, Norbie reveals the two brutally effective workouts that shaped his own physique—workouts that build muscle, shred fat, and skyrocket conditioning with no gym, no equipment, and almost no time required. You’ll learn:

🔥 What You’ll Learn

Why “eat less, move more” has failed—and what actuallydrives sustainable weight loss

How whole foods and daily walking mimic the benefits of GLP-1s without side effects

Why obesity is not a moral issue and how shame destroys long-term progress

The surprising reason the Japanese maintain the world’s best metabolic health

How to build a lean, aesthetic, athletic physique without PEDs, bodybuilding splits, or long workouts

The Burpee Ladder Workout—theultimate anywhere-anytime fat-loss tool

A wrist-friendly burpee variation used byfighters and grapplers

The science behind Tabata intervals and how to use them to build muscle, endurance, and conditioning in just 4 minutes

The principle of progressiveoverload without weights

How wrestlers, gymnasts, and ancientwarriors built their physiques without modern equipment

Whether you’re just beginning your health journey, returning to fitness, or already lean and looking to take things to the next level, this episode offers a simple, proven framework for building a body you’re proud of—naturally.

If you’ve wondered whether it’s possible to get lean, muscular, or even ripped without a gym membership or extreme dieting, the answer is a resounding yes. This episode shows you how.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:54 The Question I Get Asked The Most Is About Getting In Shape

04:05 Alternative to GLP-1s, Japan, Whole Foods & Walking

09:18 Japan: The Only Country To Get Wealthy Without Getting Fat

10:59 Quick Recap For Natural, Permanent Weight Loss

12:43 The Importance of Whole Foods and Walking

14:07 Beyond Whole Foods & Walking - Starting Body Recomposition

15:04 Building Your Dream Physique Is Possible

17:16 The Fitness World Is More Than Bodybuilding

23:41 Two Effective Workouts for Body Recomposition

26:30 Caveat On Performance Enhancing Drugs

29:55 Finally, The Two Workouts Revealed

30:09 Workout #1 - Modified Burpee Ladder

33:55 Consistency Is Your Superpower

37:53 Building In Progressive Overload

39:52 A Better Burpee? Here's My Favorite Variation

48:07 Workout #2 - 4 Minute Tabata Workout

What do you really know about polio? 💡If you believe that the story of polio is fundamentally one of virus 🔬and vaccines prepare to have your mind blown 💥.

Most of us grew up with this story: a terrifying disease emerges sometime in the not-too-distant past. Some lives are lost, while others are left crippled or paralyzed for life.

Scientists race against time to isolate the virus, develop a vaccine, and finally bring the nightmare to an end.

But what if that story is only part of the truth? In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we go in-depth into The Moth in the Iron Lung by Forrest Maready and the untold story of polio – one of metals, moths and microbes, and a century-old epidemic with shocking parallels to COVID19.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Polio: A Complex Discussion

04:43 The Story of Polio Is Much More Than Virus and Vaccines

07:13 The Moth in the Iron Lung By Forrest Maready

07:40 When Outsiders Break The Mold - Hypercar Founders

08:14 Forrest Maready & Brett Weinstein - Dark Horse Podcast

13:48 The Conventional Story of Polio Is Wrong

15:50 Rethinking Polio: Metals, Microbes, and Malevolence

24:06 Polio: A Disease Pattern with Multiple Origins

29:10 The Connection Between Metals and Polio

34:43 The Injection of Metals Into the Food Supply

35:02 Polio and Pesticides: Lead Arsenate

37:21 Steedman's Teething Powder & The Age Of Metallic Medicine

52:52 The Polio Virus, or More Accurately, Viruses

59:13 Koch's Postulates & The Search For The Cause Of Polio

01:01:15 Koch's Postulates & Debate Over Germ Thoery vs. Terrain Theory

01:02:58 The 1916 Polio Outbreak & The Rockefeller Institute

01:04:49 The 1916 Polio Outbreak Is Different & More Deadly

01:11:20 The 1916 Polio Epidemic: Gain Of Function Research

01:22:38 Are Vaccines Resposible For The Decline In Polio

01:28:15 Conclusion & Thank You

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of ⁠Anthem Athletics⁠ — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

💡 What would your life look like if you finally broke free from your greatest limiting belief? Why do efforts to free ourselves from limiting beliefs almost always fail?

In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we explore how to identify and crush the hidden beliefs that hold you back from reaching your full potential — and becoming your best self. ❤️

If you’ve ever felt like something inside you is keeping you from living the life you know you’re capable of, this conversation is for you.

Norbie shares two simple yet powerful insights that have transformed the way he thinks, lives, and leads — practical tools that can help you break through mental barriers, elevate your mindset, and start living from your highest potential. 🌟

🎧 Tune in now to discover what’s possible when you stop believing the thoughts that limit you — and start building the mindset that sets you free.

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anthem Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠ — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

00:00 How To Crush Your Limiting Beliefs - Introduction

04:24 Improving Your Mindset is One Of the Highest ROI Investments In Health and Performance

05:50 The Placebo Effect - Scientific Evidence of The Power Of Mindset

06:58 Mindset Is Muscle. We Should Train It Like One

07:46 Today's Focus - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

09:00 Powerful Insight #1 - Today's Limiting Beliefs are Yesterday's Empowering Beliefs.

10:02 Mindset In Action - Starting An Apparel Company & Limiting Beliefs

19:27 Powerful Insight #2 - Limiting Beliefs Are Part of a Package Deal

21:06 What Is Package Dealing? Borrowing A Concept From Ayn Rand

25:25 Identity Is A Powerful Driver & A Double Edged Sword

30:37 Conclusion & Thank You

#UnconditionalPodcast #NorbieSchickel #ReachYourPotential #BecomeYourBestSelf #Mindset #SelfMastery #Breakthrough #CrushLimitingBeliefs #InnerStrength #UnstoppableYou

🥩🌱 Carnivore or vegan — what is the optimal human diet? Is it possible that both sides have been fighting the wrong enemy? Is it time to end the diet wars?

In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we dive deep into one of the most divisive debates in health and nutrition: animal based diets vs. plant based diets. Is one truly superior — or are we fighting the wrong battle?

Join us as we explore why the “diet wars” may be distracting us from the real enemy: ultra-processed foods. Drawing on insights from people like Chris Kresser, James Wilks, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Weston A. Price and Dr. Catherine Shanahan, we unpack how both plant-based and animal-based approaches can promote health when rooted in real, whole, nutrient-dense foods.

You’ll learn what each camp gets right and wrong, the hidden common ground between ancestral and modern nutrition philosophies, and why metabolic health, not ideology, should guide your plate.

🍖🌿 Whether you’re carnivore, vegan, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge your assumptions and inspire a more balanced, unconditional approach to eating and living.

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of ⁠⁠Anthem Athletics⁠⁠ — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Plant Based Vs Animal Based Debate

02:22 The Personal Drives The Professional

05:37 The Personal Drives The Professional - Dr. Weston A Price

07:42 The Personal Drives The Professional - Dr. Paul Saladino

08:56 This Debate Is Highly Personal... Which Is Odd

09:53 Becoming Plant Based Improved My Health - Weight Loss, Allergies, Nose Breathing

15:30 Vegan vs Carnivore. Why This Debate Is Missing The Mark.

16:39 The Game Changers Documentary - Joe Rogan, James Wilks, Chris Kresser

21:13 The Debate Dynamics: Wilkes vs. Kresser

24:35 Dr. Weston A. Price - His Work, What People Get Wrong, Views On Plant Based

27:06 Did Dr. Weston A Price Debunk Vegan Diets? No. No He Did Not.

28:53 Dr. Weston A Price Did Not Debunk Plant Based Diets. Argument vs. Assertion

28:56 The Plant-Based Diet Discussion

34:02 Here's What Everyone Gets Wrong About Dr. Weston A Price

39:13 Dr. Paul Saladino's Public Reversal On Fruit & Carbohydrates

43:26 Dr. Paul Saladino Shares His Bloodwork... And What Happens Is Incredible

45:54 Vegan, Carnivore, Other... Getting Beyond Picking A Camp

47:38 Important Question: Is Meat The Worst Food You Can Eat?

48:39 Unsolicited Thoughts For My Plant-Based Friends

52:45 Is It Ethical To Eat Meat? The Elephant In the Room.

55:12 Unsolicited Thoughts For My Carnivore Friends

01:00:49 Is There A Single, Optimal Diet For Humans?

01:01:43 Vegan Vs Carnivore? We're Focused On The Wrong Enemy

#CarnivoreDiet #VeganDiet #DietWars #MetabolicHealth #RealFood #NutrientDensity #ProcessedFoods #AncestralHealth #HolisticNutrition #Mindset #Longevity #UnconditionalPodcast #NorbieSchickel