Justin Mihaly: Making $1M by Age 25 & How To Treat Health Issues Without Big Pharma

Justin Mihaly (@jmihaly_) is a former competitive bodybuilder and a renowned fitness coach. He has coached in the NPC National Championships, secured 24 Pro cards, achieved 11 Pro wins, and placed in the top 10 at Mr. Olympia twice. He hosts the Grow or Die Podcast and founded and owns Together More Fit. In this show, we explore finding your purpose, building a business, and addressing our health issues at the root level, free from the influence of big pharma.

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Timestamps:
[00:06:46] Fitness & its mental benefits
[00:12:50] Shaq’s secret to success
[00:14:03] Healthy vs unhealthy competition
[00:19:45] Medical professionals on LDL, cholesterol, and misinformation
[00:23:30] Mixing faith with science
[00:35:36] Modern medicine flaws, nutrition vs medication
[00:36:40] Thyroid function, medication effects, Hashimoto’s, T3, T4, hormones, autoimmune diseases linked to gut health
[00:38:51] Seed oils vs beef tallow
[00:41:30] Lab results - A1C, Insulin, Triglycerides, LDL
[00:42:58] Drs prescribing statins, effects, & financial profits
[00:44:31] ADHD drugs for focus, anxiety, & depression
[00:45:27] Lost Connections book - Reduce anxiety w/: Social Connection, Purpose, & Family
[00:51:51] Children becoming sedentary adults
[00:55:22] Alcohol & sex as masculine ideals and the female microbiome
[00:57:44] Sex as delayed gratification & confirmation bias, Masturbation’s impact on prolactin
[01:00:19] Approach women to build confidence
[01:07:38] Parents - compliment daughters on achievements, not appearance
[01:25:45] Cocaine, caffeine, THC all affect neurotransmitters
[01:33:57] Alcohol on gut & brain health
[01:34:24] Mushrooms, ketamine, MDMA for trauma
[01:35:11] Gut serotonin, Candida, H. Pylori, SIBO, snacking
[01:36:46] Risks from not pooping daily
[01:38:03] Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic states on stress, rest, & digestion
[01:39:21] Stress on progesterone, vitamin A, cholesterol
[01:41:03] Top gut health tips: Circadian biology
[01:42:55] Apple Cider Vinegar + Betaine HCL & Pepsin for low stomach acid
[01:46:01] Fermented foods, kimchi
[01:50:43] Meal Hygiene: eat w/o distractions, focus on the vagus nerve
[01:52:28] Raw Virgin Coconut Oil for brain & GI health
[01:53:37] Rice and

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