Killing the Fitness Lie: A Return to Biology with Mike Chang

What if true strength isn’t built in the gym but in your ability to let go?

In this episode, former fitness icon and founder of Flow 60, Mike Chang, joins Jason Van Blerk, co-founder of Human Garage, to explore the evolution of strength, success, and self-awareness.

Together, they uncover how chasing the perfect body led to burnout, awakening, and the creation of a new kind of movement rooted in energy, consciousness, and calm. They reveal how physical training, nervous system regulation, and emotional awareness intersect and how the obsession with performance and “self-improvement” quietly severs our connection to the body’s natural intelligence.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• Why “letting go” is the real key to energy and endurance

• The truth about the fitness industry’s illusion of health

• How barefoot living and floor sleeping rewire strength and resilience

• Why expansion of consciousness begins with the body

• How movement, breath, and awareness merge into one unified practice

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You can find Mike Chang here:

Website: https://flow60.com

Instagram: @mikechangofficial

Timestamp Summary

0:01 - A Journey of Self-Healing and Consciousness with Mike Chang

1:47 - From Immigrant Struggles to Martial Arts and Independence

7:15 - From Teenage Gambling to Real Estate and Business Ventures

16:30 - Risking Everything for a Fitness Business Dream

20:07 - The Journey from Partying to Building a Successful Business

25:28 - Taking Risks and Overcoming Financial Struggles for Entrepreneurial Success

30:34 - Mike Chang's Multifaceted Role in Six Pack Shortcuts

31:56 - Balancing Fame and Privacy in the Digital Age

36:34 - Scaling a Fitness Company to Compete with Industry Giants

40:42 - The Journey to Liberation and Inner Peace

46:26 - Expanding Awareness Through Energy Flow and Open Centers

49:40 - Sustainable Practices for Immediate and Accessible Results

50:46 - Holistic Health Through Massage, Strength, and Meditation

56:32 - The Evolution and Simplification of a Unique Training System

1:00:07 - Understanding a Stroke Survivor's Unique Communication Through Tapping

1:03:29 - Innovative Exercise Modifications for Safe and Effective Movement

1:06:48 - Integrating Mindfulness and Fitness for Holistic Personal Development

1:15:18 - Embracing Change and Letting Go in a Rapidly Evolving World

1:21:39 - Exploring Biohacking and Personal Growth Through Technology

1:25:25 - Strengthening Mind and Body Through Natural Living

1:27:48 - Sleeping Preferences and Family Bed Arrangements

1:30:06 - The Benefits and Challenges of Going Barefoot for Health

1:36:29 - Exploring Outdoor Sleep and Overcoming Mosquito Challenges