

Live Life Aggressively Podcast w/Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan
Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan
Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan, combine their decades of experiences as successful entrepreneurs & health & fitness experts, to chat w/guests such as Robert Greene, Daniel Coyle, Bruce Buffer, Charles Poliquin, Steve Maxwell, John Joseph, Robb Wolf, Amy Dumas (aka Lita), Ben Greenfield, Roger Cross, & comedians Ali Siddiq & John Heffron, w/a no holds barred approach to living life on your own terms, during their entertaining weekly podcast. Bullsh-tter's discretion is advised.
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Jan 5, 2015 • 1h 21min
Ep.#114: Ori Hofmekler, best known as the author of The Warrior diet, talks Intermittent Fasting, Extreme Training while fasting, The Paleo Diet, the time he worked for Playboy & Penthouse & more
Ori Hofmekler is best known as the author of best-selling books such as, "The Warrior Diet," "The Anti-Estrogen Diet," as well as "Maximum Muscle:Minimum Fat," just to name a few. Ori's Warrior Diet protocol is a staple for anyone from the everyday soccer mom, weekend warrior, to high level athletes, such as college & pro football legend, pro MMA athlete & olympian Herschel Walker, as well as UFC Bantamweight & Olympian Ronda Rousey. Ori joins us to help kick you new year off on a healthy note, as he shared the following:
Ori shares how his vast career also involved a stint with Playboy & Penthouse magazines
How & why did Ori come up with the concept of the Warrior Diet
What are the benefits of the Warrior Diet & how does Ori apply to his daily routine
What is "Stress Activated Food" & Nutrients & why does Ori feel it will be the next big thing in anti-aging & sexual health & why are the nutrients just as important as intermittent fasting
Ori weighs in the Paleo Diet
What can we learn from how our dogs eat when they eat instinctively
Ori redefines what it means to "Live Life Aggressively"
Why is stress an important tool for all living things & which specific stressful events are the most important
Ori explains what the real "Warrior Diet" is and isn't & why most intermittent fasting methods don't work
Ori shares why concepts such as "Carb-loading" is extremely detrimental to your health
What are the benefits of training intensely while fasting
Are there benefits to "extreme fasting"
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
Defense Nutrition: http://budurl.com/warriordietori
Books by Ori Hofmekler: http://budurl.com/orihofmeklerbooks
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Dec 30, 2014 • 1h 6min
Ep.#113: Jen Feuerstein, the sanctuary director of Save The Chimps.org., shares what's really behind the big smiles of chimp actors, the PTSD connection between chimps & military vets, why you should rethink that "sanctuary" you may be supporting & more
Jen Feuerstein is the sanctuary director of the Save The Chimps organization. Jen joins us to discuss how the chimps of STC were rescued from a major animal testing facility in New Mexico, the truth behind the use of chimps in the entertainment and advertising industry, why that "sanctuary" you are donating to, may not be a "true" sanctuary, the misconceptions of the subject of chimps sharing 98.6% of human DNA, the connection of PTSD in chimps & military vets, as well as the following:
What exactly is Save The Chimps all about & how did Jen get involved with the organizations
Why is having chimps as the central figure in entertainment/acting & even "greeting cards" not a great idea
What is the "reasoning" behind using chimps for laboratory research & why this is an outdated excuse
What is a typical day at the chimp sanctuary like & why is it a place even a human would love to live
Jen explains why the chimp sanctuary is "not" open to the public & why any reputable animal sanctuary should follow suit
Why & how do the chimps at the STC sanctuary identify with or as human beings
Is there ever a situation when it is a good idea for a human to take a chimp in as a pet or for entertainment & why
Why that giant "smile" you see on a chimp's face, especially in entertainment or on greeting cards doesn't mean what you think
What safety parameters are set in place to protect the chimps, their caregivers, as well as prevent chimp escapes
Jen describes how she & her staff had to break protocol & have physical interactions with a chimp named Scarlet, who suffered from a traumatic spinal injury & how it helped her recover
Find out how you can become a supporter of the chimps of STC & why you will want to
What is STC's protocol for their chimp residents and staff, during hurricanes
How can you make sure that any "sanctuary" you support is indeed a genuine reputable sanctuary worthy of your donations & support
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
http://savethechimps.org
http://youtube.com/savethechimpsinc
Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Dec 22, 2014 • 45min
Ep.#112: Pt.2 - Dr. Mark Gordon shares how the military, NFL, & others have responded to his research & treament of TBI & PTSD, why most "high cholesterol" warnings are b.s., & proper dosing of hormone replacement
Dr. Mark Gordon returns for part 2 of our discussion of his research and treatment of hormone replacement in victims of traumatic brain injury, as well as addressing the controversial issues of "high" cholesterol, addressing and treating TBI for members of the military, the NFL, MMA, and other high impact sports, and more.
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Dr. Gordon also shares the following in part 2 of our 2 part discussion:
Dr. Gordon shares why our I.Q. tends to fall when we have a cold
How have branches of military, 1st responders, NFL, MMA organizations, responded to Dr. Gordon's work of using hormones optimization to address TBI & PTSD issues
Dr. Gordon discuses how it's detrimental to take testosterone replacement only & how its single dosage negatively affects other important hormones
Is Dr. Gordon's protocol for treating women different than how men are treated & why
Dr. Gordon shares some of the success stories from treating soldiers returning with head trauma with his hormone protocol
Why is the subject of "high cholesterol" a convoluted and complex topic, contrary to what the major drug companies and many medical processionals would have you believe
Why the fear of producing high cholesterol, in relationship to consuming eggs, is misguided
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
More info on Dr. Mark Gordon: http://www.tbimedlegal.com/
Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Dec 15, 2014 • 55min
Ep.#111: Dr. Mark Gordon shares how traumatic brain injuries negatively effect hormone health, how he helps a variety of patients including injured soldiers, MMA fighters, & even those suffering from falls, recover & regain optimal hormone health
Dr. Mark Gordon has researched the risks and benefits of clinical hormonal reconstitution for over 15 years. Treating over 10000 patients, Dr. Gordon is a pioneer in hormone testing and replacement in victims of traumatic brain injury & has now treated scores of brain-injured patients, balancing their deficient hormones and achieving remarkable recovery, even in patients who are years out from their original injury.
Dr. Gordon also shares the following in part 1 of our 2 part discussion:
How did Dr. Gordon make the connection between hormone deficiency and traumatic brain injuries
Dr. Mark discusses the difference between PTSD and TBI & why it's imperative to take a truthful look at both, in order to properly diagnose the two
Why hormones are not just important in terms of reproduction and why reproduction is not the main function of hormones
Why is Dr. Gordon not a fan of topical hormone treatment
Why are lower dosages of testosterone more optimal for men ages 30-50
What are the warnings for those taking more than 100mg of testosterone a day, in terms of liver health
Why is there a need for estrogen balance for men
Dr. Gordon explains how improved sleep and diet improves the blood-brain barrier
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
More info on Dr. Mark Gordon: http://www.tbimedlegal.com/
Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Dec 8, 2014 • 1h 7min
Ep.#110: David Weck is the creator of the popular BOSU ball. Dave joins us to discuss "Bosu-haters," the ins & outs of creating physical fitness products, Matt Furey's marketing methods, BOSU myths, strength coach Eric Cressey, & more
David Weck is the innovative mind behind the popular, and often controversial, Bosu Ball. David joins us to dispel the myths associated with the Bosu Ball, how he addresses the Bosu-haters, Matt Furey-styled marketing, life as a soap opera actor, the new and improved next-level Bosu, his upcoming inventions and products,as well as his advice in dealing with people who want to "pick your brain," for free.
David also shares the following:
How did an moment of falling asleep while standing up at the age of five, play a part in the creation of the Bosu ball
David shares his journey from football to Wall Street, from roller-blading athlete to soap opera star, to personal training & successful inventor
David discusses some of the biggest misunderstandings regarding the Bosu, including a popular study by strength coach Eric Cressey
David shares the evolution of the updated version of the Bosu and how it will change the minds of those that disliked the first Bosu
How did David respond (& continues to respond) to negative criticism toward the Bosu, a well as his other products & training systems
How has the Bosu been able to consistently grow in production and profit, as opposed to many fitness products that come and go
How does David's RMT Club differ from Clubbells, Indian Clubs, & Maces & who will benefit from it the most
How did David attain the necessary funding to start the production of the Bosu
David discusses the process of getting the Bosu in large corporate retailers such as Target & Wal-Mart
How does David deal with individuals who constantly ask him for advice on creating their own invention or product
David shares how his approach to marketing his fitness products is different than most, and just what did David have to say regarding popular fitness marketer Matt Fury
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
Weck Method: http://weckmethod.com
Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Dec 1, 2014 • 1h 6min
Ep.#109: Mick Benzo, the co-host of Ice T's Final Level Podcast & longtime entertainment industry vet joins us to discuss being a part of hip hop's inception, his business relationship w/Ice T., the need for music programs in schools & wellness for men
Mick Benzo is the co-host of Ice T's Final Level Podcast, as well as the CEO of PayUp Management. The longtime entertainment industry vets joins Mike & Sincere to discuss the following:
Mick shares how he got started in the music business, his family ties to the legendary hip hop pioneers Grandmaster Flash, and how he eventually connected with Ice T
How has the scope of marketing changed in the music industry & what can other industries learn from it
What is the real story behind Ice T, Warner Brothers, and the "Cop Killer" controversy
What is Mick's response to the state of the entertainment industry & what he would like to see from today's artist?
How can parents & adults from one generation utilize the music of today as a common ground to connect with the current younger generation, despite perceived musical preferences
Why is it a must to bring back or enhance music programs in schools, and how can it help improve the education and social system in the U.S.
Mick shares how he and Ice T came up with the idea for the Final Level podcast & why network TV & radio should worry about shows such as The Final Level & the Live Life Aggressively podcasts
How did Mick transition from terrestrial radio, to owning a music distribution company, managing artists, to finding his way to co-hosting the Final Level podcast w/ Ice T
Why concepts such as American Idol, The Voice, and America's Got Talent are flawed systems in terms of discovering & promoting real artists
Mick shares how he, his wife, Ice T, and fellow hip hop legend Chubb Rock created the Male Awareness Foundation & why the creation of the organization is a necessary resource for men's health
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
Ice T: Final Level Podcasts: http://icetfinallevel.com
Male Awareness Foundation: http://maleawarenessfoundation.org
Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Nov 24, 2014 • 1h 36min
Ep.#108: Chris Pontius of the series & movie francise, "Jackass" joins us to discuss training w/kettlebells, classic Steve-O moments, Kanye West marketing tips, the ups & downs of fame & more
Chris Pontius is a core member of the MTV & movie franchise hit, Jackass and, along with Steve-O, co-host of Wildboyz. On Jackass, Pontius often went by the monikers "Bunny the Lifeguard", "Party Boy", "Chief Roberts", "Roller Bobby", "Pontius the Barbarian", "Mr. America", "Garbage Man", "Dutch Girl", "Satan", and "Bear Johnson (The Alaskan Porn Sensation)."
Chris joins us to discuss how the Jackass francise came together, living out of his car, the ups & downs of the fame that was created via Jackass, classic Steve-O moments, kettlebell training with Mike, as well as the following:
Chris shares how he got connected with the Jackass crew & how he parlayed their antics into a career and a brand
Chris explains why so many people wanted to shoot them during many scenes that were filmed for the Jackass francise
Is there a difference between real life, off-camera, everyday Chris & his "Party Boy" character
Chris explains what his financial life was like, before Jackass
What was/is Chris's relationship with the other Jackass members such as Johnny Knoxville, Bam Megara, & Steve-O
Chris shares the salary war ensued between the Jackass movie francise producers and himself, & why he held out so long for Jackass 2
Mike shares a story about witnessing Steve-O's junk, while Chris shares how Steve-O turned his life around for the better
How does Chris deal with the likes of TMZ & how artist such as Kanye West are the masters of media manipulation
What celebrity was Chris starstruck by, who is usually perceived as an a--hole, but was a really cool person, as well as what media darling turned out to be the meanest celebrity he's met
What lessons regarding the strength game did Chris learn from Mike's coaching
What are the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing "transition" kettlebells
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
Gorilla Flicks: http://www.gorillaflicks.com/
Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Nov 17, 2014 • 1h 20min
EP.#107: Red Deer, Canada-based strength coach Jase Nibourg overcame financial issues, working in the unhealthy oil fracking industry, & trying to keep his family together, in order to build a burgeoning fitness business. Listen & find out how he did it
Jase Nibourg is a strength & conditioning coach based in Red Deer, Alberta Canada. However, prior to becoming a strength & conditioning coach on the rise, Jase had to overcome some serious personal demons and life struggles before deciding to live life on his own terms.
His journey would take him from working in the not-so-healthy & highly controversial Oil Fracking business, trying to maintain a family life, constant financial issues, to eventually realizing his dreams of being an entrepreneur and utilizing his position to help others. Listen in as Jase discusses the following:
Jase shares how he went from "fracking" to fitness & how the LLA podcast helped to inspire him to take charge of his life
What are the downfalls of the "21 day to create a new habit" theory
What you can learn from the focus of a Facebook stalker in order to make serious changes in your fitness program or your business
How did Jase & his fiancée put a plan in motion that eventually helped him start his entrepreneur endeavors while she was able to attend school, & how did Mike's book, "Live Life Aggressively" play a part in their plans
What are some of the reasons many would rather work for someone else instead of being an entrepreneur
Why "Backup plans," "exit strategies," & "set time frames" are recipes for disaster
Why easy workouts are the worst workouts
How to benefit and grow from the "power of sucking"
Jase shares the startup costs and in and outs of starting his mobile personal training business & what you can learn from his start
Jase discusses how you can successfully use joint ventures & unconventional partnerships with other businesses in order to grow you business
The guys discuss how to utilize your businesses to help give back to the community, no matter where your business is financially
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
http://ironroninsc.com
http://kettlebellsforautism.com
Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Nov 10, 2014 • 1h 14min
Ep.#106 - Shaun McMaster shares how you can vacation for a week in Spain for a couple of Euros while training martial arts, kettlebells, hiking, drinking great wine, & ....helping improve the lives of rescued dogs?
Having a career as a school teacher and being an avid fitness and martial arts fanatic was simply not enough for Shaun McMaster. The U.K. born/Spain-based McMaster saw a major issue with the homeless dog population in Spain, and instead of complaining about it, he and his wife decided to do something about it. Listen in to this week's episode and learn how Shaun connected affordable vacationing opportunities in Spain with saving the lives of Spain's growing homeless dog population, as well as the following:
How does Shaun combine yoga, martial arts, & kettlebells in his training program & why
How did a school teacher from England end up rescuing dogs in Spain full time & why you should plan on traveling to Spain for your next vacation
The guys discuss the impact of DDP yoga, Steve Maxwell's advice about crawling, & utilizing Bikram yoga to rehab injuries
How did Shaun come up with the idea for exchanging free housing for vacationers for animal resuce volunteering
Why is Shaun not interested in preparing the dogs he rescues to transition to a rescue shelter
How did the Cro-mags and Bad Brains influence Shaun's life & how the LLA podcast impacted Shaun and his organization
How did the lack of empathy of the majority of the Spaniards Shaun encountered played a major impact on his animal rescue
What are the daily amenities vacationers will experience during the Dog Rescue Holidays
What the story of entertainer Josephine Baker can teach you in terms of giving and wanting to change the world
Why Mike's "Mahlerous Interrruptus" syndrome is not necessarily a bad thing
Why "not being" the creative type can actually be a good thing, in terms of following your passion
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
https://www.facebook.com/dogrescueholidays
http://dogrescueholidays.wordpress.com/
Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Nov 3, 2014 • 1h 7min
Ep.#105: Steven Kotler is a New York Times best-selling author & one of the foremost authorities on ultimate human performance.Steven discusses flow, dog rescue, the relationship between chocolate & marijuana, the future of laboratory produced meat &more
Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and theco-founder/director of research for the Flow Genome Project. He is one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance.
His latest work, "The Rise of Superman," was one of the most talked about books in 2014 and the first book in history to chart simultaneously in four different categories on national bestseller lists (sports, science, psychology and business).
In it, Steven decodes the science of flow, an optimal state of peak performance where the impossible becomes possible—with critical implications in business, education, technology, and society as a whole.
Steven joins Mike & Sincere to discuss flow, dog rescue, the relationship between chocolate & marijuana, the future of laboratory produced meat, as well as the following:
How did contracting lyme disease play a major role in Steven's deep research and interest in flow states
What exactly is "Flow" & what role does it play in the creating happiness and success in various aspects of our lives, including our careers, relationships, finances, etc.
How are "flow states" comparable to drugs & what are the negative aspects of being in a state of flow
Steven shares why there are a lot of misconceptions regarding GMOs & why the production of GMOs be a good thing
What's the story behind laboratory-produced meat & why this may be good for human consumption as well as a much needed alternative to help the planet
How do dogs get in a state of flow with other dogs, as well as humans, and what can we learn from them
How has "group flow" contributed to the success of some of the top corporations in the world, and how can you utilize these events to build your own business
How do flow states play a part in Facebook addiction, and when can it be good
Why virtual reality is getting better & increasing flow states, as well as shifting the trajectory of "real" life to a "Total Recall" way of life
What is downloadable consciousness & what does it have to do with Tupac, Michael Jackson, and you
Why we may have missed the mark regarding the theory of "Survival of The Fittest" in terms of evolution
How can chocolate play an major role in contributing to a state of flow
All this and much more:
Links & Resources mentioned in the show:
http://ranchodechihuahua.org
http://flowgeomeproject.co
http://stevenkotler.com
Steven's books: http://budurl.com/stevenkotlerbooks
Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.