238: Transformational Mental Toughness Ft. Alex Smith
Release Date: 04/08/2024
326: The Power of Psychedelics in Creating Lasting Change Ft Austin Mao
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If you want to get leaner and live longer check out Have you ever wondered if psychedelics could unlock better mental health, emotional intelligence, or a deeper connection with yourself and others? I talk with Austin Mao, who is a licensed natural medicine facilitator and co-founder of Ceremonia, a legal psychedelic center in Denver, Colorado. Austin is the Program Director & Head Minister and has guided over 500 individuals. We discuss the purpose of using guided psilocybin and ayahuasca experiences to foster profound healing and personal growth. Austin explains that...
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325: Optimize Your Sleep Performance to Improve Energy, Fat Loss, & Recovery
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If you want to get leaner and live longer check out Why do we spend thousands on workouts and supplements, but treat sleep like an afterthought, and how is it hurting our performance? I talk with Jill MacRae and Lori Oliver, co-founders of The Inactive Company, a sleep performance business focused on developing products and technology. They brought complementary expertise from companies like SPANX, Starbucks, and Coca-Cola to solve the sleep epidemic. We discuss how they moved past their own sleep struggles—Jill with staying asleep, Lori with falling asleep in a constant...
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324: AI Based Longevity Ft. Hunter Ziesing
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If you want to get leaner and live longer check out Will an AI doctor soon replace your physician? I talk about how personalized testing and artificial intelligence are making true preventative health cheaper and more accessible. I talked with Hunter Ziesing, who shifted from a successful career in finance after losing family and friends to preventable diseases. He now runs Longevity Health, a virtual clinic providing comprehensive diagnostic testing, including 60 blood biomarkers, DEXA scans, and VO2 max, for $11,000 annually. The goal is to make health preventative, not...
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323: How Chris Reade Reversed His Diabetes
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If you want to get leaner and live longer check out Is diabetes truly a life sentence, or can you reverse it without relying on drugs like Metformin or Ozempic? I talked with Chris Reade, who discovered a serious health condition after a life insurance exam. His A1C went from normal to a high 9.1 in 10 months because of visceral fat around his pancreas. Doctors told him this disease was progressive and incurable, but Chris refused that sentence. He researched and found a simple strategy focused on using soluble fiber to control blood sugar spikes. This method forces weight loss...
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322: 4 Tips to Get Through the Holidays Fitter Instead of Fatter
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If you want to get leaner and live longer check out Most people don’t get derailed during the holidays because of Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. They get derailed because of the tiny, constant “it’s only one” decisions that stack up every day for six straight weeks. In this episode, Nate breaks down the four levers that keep you in control, protect your energy, and prevent holiday backsliding so you can hit January feeling strong instead of defeated. What You’ll Learn: • Why the “big meals” aren’t the real problem — the micro-decisions are • How installing...
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321: Healthy & Wealthy Longevity? Ft. Jon Sabes
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If you want to get leaner and live longer check out How can you leverage positive thinking and simple lifestyle habits to change your biological age by a decade? In this episode, I talked with Jon Sabes, a longevity researcher and entrepreneur. He has worked with biomarkers of aging and health for the life insurance industry. Jon shares how his mother's passing shaped his book, Healthy Wealthy Longevity. I learned about the connection between positive thinking, physical activity, and gene expression through epigenetics. We discussed the importance of mastering the basics: eating...
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320: The N=1 Experiment That Can Change Everything
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You don’t need another diet plan or “perfect” fitness routine — you need curiosity. In this episode, Nate reveals how running N=1 experiments (small, personal tests) can help you finally break out of copy-paste fitness and start getting results that actually fit your body and lifestyle. You’ll learn how to test what works for you without overcomplicating things — whether that’s shifting your meal timing, adjusting your workouts, or simply paying attention to how your body feels. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to stop guessing and start discovering what helps you feel...
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319: How to Live Forever Ft Dr Bill Andrews
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If you want to get leaner and live longer check out Why do our bodies slowly break down, even if we eat right and exercise? We dive deep into the biological switch at the cellular level that determines human longevity. I spoke with Dr. Bill Andrews, the father of telomere biology and a co-discoverer of telomerase. He explained why aging happens: telomeres, the protective caps on our DNA, shorten every time a cell divides, acting like a cellular clock. We talked about an obsession with curing aging. We discussed methods to re-lengthen telomeres, primarily using plant...
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318: No Sugar No Grains for Fast Fat Loss? Ft. Vinnie Totorich
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Have you ever wondered why nutrition seems so complicated, with constantly changing dietary advice, making it hard to know what's truly healthy? I speak with Vinnie Tortorich, a celebrity trainer and author, about cutting through nutrition noise. We discuss how the food industry feeds people untruths, shaping the obesity and chronic disease epidemic. Vinnie, who created the No Sugar, No Grains movement (NSNG), explains that celebrities achieve results through high levels of dedication. We explore why people must sacrifice for goals and how success requires facing failure and maintaining...
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317: The Hidden Key to Building Muscle and Burning Fat at the Same Time
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Most people think they know what to do to get in shape — they just aren’t doing it. But what if what you “knew” wasn’t actually true? In this episode, Nate Palmer pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest myths in fitness: that you have to choose between building muscle and losing fat. You’ll learn why most programs sabotage results by raising stress and depleting energy — and how small, smart shifts can make your body want to change. Nate reveals the 3 hidden pillars behind predictable body recomposition: Top End Failure Training — how to trigger...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered how physical fitness can impact your mental toughness and overall success in life?
Well, In this episode, the conversation with Alex Smith delves into the profound relationship between physical fitness, mental toughness, and personal growth. We explore how challenging oneself physically can lead to significant mental development, setting high standards, and cultivating discipline through consistent action. Alex shares his transformative journey, from pushing his physical limits to becoming a better version of himself in various aspects of life, including relationships, career, and personal development.
From improving split times in triathlon training to implementing changes in daily routines and overcoming self-limiting beliefs, Alex provides valuable insights into integrating physical health with mental toughness. Throughout our discussion, he emphasizes the importance of replacing negative habits with positive ones and surrounding ourselves with inspiring influences. By immersing ourselves in the words and actions of those we admire, we can shape our mindset and behavior to align with our goals
Key takeaways:
- Physical fitness can lead to profound mental shifts and improvements in all areas of life.
- Setting an example for others is crucial for inspiring personal growth and success.
- Cultivating healthy habits influences are essential for long-term fulfillment.
Resources:
- 75 hard guide: 75 Hard | A Tactical Guide to Winning the War with Yourself
- Alex Smith's Website: www.smithphx.com
- Alex Smith's Instagram: @thealexsmith
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Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/
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"The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com
- Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean