DRVN Podcast The Subtle Art Of Looks Minimizing (feat. Dr. Mike Israetel)
Jul 2, 2025
Dr. Mike Israetel, an exercise scientist with a PhD in Sports Physiology and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, dives into a range of topics. He humorously critiques beauty standards and discusses the interplay of muscle and fat memory, offering insights on effective weight management. The conversation takes a whimsical turn with absurd business ideas, including a satirical look at selling urine for wellness. Mike also shares personal stories about burnout and the importance of recovery, emphasizing that balance is key in fitness and life.
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Create Instant Rewards For Habit
- To get addicted to difficult tasks, create instant rewards for yourself to tighten the feedback loop.
- Lean down to see muscle pumps quickly, which can become addictive and motivate gym consistency.
Use Voice-to-Text Walking Hacks
- Use voice-to-text apps like Whisper Flow to brainstorm and script while walking, increasing productivity and getting more sunlight.
- Walking during meetings or writing can improve creativity and physical health concurrently.
Crooked Man's Trap Training Journey
- Crooked Man has been training only one trap for 200 days to minimize looks.
- Dr. Mike humorously suggested extreme measures like surgery or steroids to distort appearance further.
