Live Life Aggressively Podcast w/Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Dr. Peter Rouse  (http://afpcenter.com) returns to the show to discuss the topic of nootropics and its growing popularity. During Ep.#54, Peter also shares some insight on cognitive health, improving brain function, addressing neurological health, free testosterone vs. total testosterone, "gluten- free" & fluoride myths, as well as the following:   Peter discusses free testosterone vs. total testosterone in athletic performance and which is more important Peter shares what tests are most optimal for monitoring free testosterone, cortisol, and adrenal levels Why does Mike want centenarians to have low testosterone levels What exactly are nootropics and how can they make you feel like you're in the movie "Limitless" Peter shares his view and findings on the controversial use of fluoride How is aspartame connected to phenylalanine and how are they different Peter discusses how he helps his clients get past sugar cravings and what types of cravings are far worse Peter shares why he thinks the "gluten-free" market is scam Why glucose is not the best for brain energy, and what is? How much daily protein intake is optimal? How addictive is sugar and is it as addictive as heroin? What sugar is actually a healthy source of combating candida Is there a better alternative to modafinil?  What are the benefits of dopamine enhancers such as Mucuna What is neurotransmitter balance and testing What form of hemp is actually good for neurological health Peter shares his top 5 nootropic suggestions What are the benefits of neuroprotector supplements such as lion's mane & Brain Shield What are the benefits of Magnolia Bark in terms of depression, infections, and brain health The benefits of taking 300-400mg of CoQ10 and why you should take more when your taking a  flight, during travel Links & Resources:   1. Grain Brain (Download it for free at http://newwarriorbooks.com)  2. Grain Damage: http://budurl.com/graindamagebook  3. http://hempmedspx.com 4. Piracetam: http://budurl.com/piracetamLLA  5. Brainwave Plus & Brain Shield: https://www.vitacostrewards.com/SNxPJE (Get $10 of your 1st purchase of $30 or more at Vitacost) 6. Magnolia Bark: http://budurl.com/magnoliabark  8. The Second Brain: http://budurl.com/secondbrainbook

Scott Shetler (http://scottshetler.com) is the creator of the Abundant Health Plan, which helped him lose 50 lbs in 4 months, as well as a strength & conditioning coach, author, animal welfare advocate, speaker, and the owner of Extreme Performance Training Systems, & is based in Atlanta. Scott has served as strength & conditioning contributor to such publications as Mixed Martial Arts magazine, Fight! Magazine, and is the Kettlebell Training Specialist for Tapout's Virtual Training Center program During Episode #53 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Scott joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Mike's Las Vegas debauchery tales of the week & why Skype did not approve Scott's shares his training journey from his time spent in the Navy, to bodybuilding, to his own biz/training today What role did Charles Poliquin, Dave Tate, & Louie Simmons play into Scott's training How does Scott effectively combine kettlebell lifting principles with powerlifting principles How did Scott lose 50 lbs in 4 months Did Mike really come out of the closet? Scott discusses how he effectively combines traditional internal martial arts practices such as qi gong & tai chi with his daily training program Scott shares the benefits of green smoothies and some of his favorite smoothie combos Scott discusses what meditation is and what is isn't, and how you can incorporate it into your daily practice Why time can be the enemy of achieving goals What are deficit deadlifts, are they a more valuable training method compared to conventional deadlifts, and how to add them to your training Sumo deadlifts vs conventional deadlifts: which is better and for whom How Scott helped Stic.man of Dead Prez gain 20lbs of muscle w/o supplements The importance of corporate wellness programs and what are the pros and cons What Scott learned from former UFC fighter Shane Carwin in terms of effective strength and conditioning training for MMA Scott discusses his book project that he co-authored with Mac Danzig (UFC), Amy Dumas (a.k.a. Lita of the WWE), Mike Mahler, Sabina Skala, Stic.man of the hip hop group Dead Prez, & more, in which 100% of the proceeds supports Mercy For Animals and their efforts to help prevent cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies Mike & Sincere announce the line-up for their upcoming Las Vegas workshop experience & how you can grab a special VIP discount registration before the info goes live on their websitesLinks & Resources mentioned in the show: "Plant-Based Performance: A Compassionate Approach To Health & Fitness:"  http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/sshetler   http://www.plantbasedperformance.org/store.html Mercy For Animals: http://mercyforanimals.org All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Jon Lipsey (http://twitter.com/jonlipseymedia & http://reward3.com) is the former editor of Men's Fitness Magazine UK, fitness brand architect, & founder of Emote Media and Reward3. Jon is also a passionate olympic weighlifter and is training to qualify for the U.K. national weighlifting championships.   During Episode #52 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Jon joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Jon shares the highs and lows of working at Men's Fitness UK magazine Just who "did" Jon have to sleep with to get his job at MFUK? Why self-deprecating is a good skill What prompted Jon to leave Men's Fitness magazine at a time where he helped take it to its largest global readership of all time How did Jon lead Men's Fitness UK to it's most successful year ever? What did you do differently? What was needed at the time? What entrepreneurs can learn from the Buddha in order to help get their brand message across to potential clients/customers How can coaches and entrepreneur's best communicate their worth to their potential clients/customers Jon shares why "selling is b.s." Why being passively called an idiot by his former boss, was actually a good thing for Jon What are the top 3 things that Jon suggests to be a top brand Two words......twitter trolls What is the constant fight for mediocrity & how you should avoid it Why is Jon, Mike, & Sincere discussing "Three Quarter Butt-Warmers?" All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Brian St.Pierre (http://precisionnutrition.com), no relation to Georges St. Pierre ;-), works closely with Dr. John Berardi as a full-time coach and a nutrition educator at Precision Nutrition.  As part of the Precision Nutrition mission, he helps to deliver life-changing, research-driven nutrition coaching for everyone.Brian is a Registered Dietitian and received his Bachelor's in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Maine, where he also received his Master's in Food Science and Human Nutrition.  He is a Certified Sports Nutritionist as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Brian worked for three years at Cressey Performance as the head Sports Nutritionist and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, working with hundreds of athletes and recreational exercisers of all types.  During this time, he also authored the Show and Go Nutrition Guide, Ultimate Hockey Nutrition and dozens of articles for publication. During Episode #51 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Brian joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Are there any real benefits to intermediate fasting, & how IF affects men vs. women? IIFYM ("If It Fits Your Macros) diet myths Why carbs get such a bad rap & are not solely responsible for driving inflammation? Which type of carbs are most effective for a healthy diet? How high protein/low carb diets have shown to be very detrimental to most athletes? How the Paleo movement has evolved in terms of its view on carbs intake What is the most optimal diet for Crossfit athletes? Brian shares his baseline food intake measurement that has proven very successful for his clients & how you can utilize the same method with your dietary goals The misconception of theories such as "calories in vs. calories out" & "not all calories are the same" Brian discusses the importance of sleep, recovery & the importance of  optimizing your sleep environment What is the most optimal time to go to sleep & how to effectively approach optimal sleep if your naturally a "night owl?" Are there really any health benefits to taking naps? What exactly is overtraining vs. under-recovery? Are blood tests really helpful or a hindrance, in terms of dialing in your nutrition? What are the baseline supplement recommendations Brian suggests for his clients? How much water should you really be drinking everyday, and does coffee and tea really count towards your daily water intake? Brian takes on the confusion over controversial "the benefits or dangers of fluoride"  and whether or not "coffee is a diuretic" All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast

Epiosode #50: Melya Kaplan (http://www.vftafoundation.org) founded Voice For The Animals in 1999. Melya was inspired to start Voice For The Animals after seeing many homeless cats and dogs wandering the streets of Venice when she first moved to the community. She quickly realized there was a dire need for a new type of animal protection organization. During Episode #50 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Melya takes time out of her busy schedule to discuss the following with & Sincere: How Melya physically confronted a drugged out man in the act of abusing a dog, and successfully rescued the dog & helped the dog to find a loving home How VFTA helps those who may not be able to financially support their pet and consider giving them up Melya shares why there are so many animals ending up in shelters Why the terms "ethical or responsible breeder" is an oxymoron What you need to know before you buy another pet from a pet store How circuses really train wild animals to perform and why there is no longer a need for animal performances in circuses How Melya & VFTA works closely with the LAPD to rescue animals in the greater Los Angeles area How the police chief of the LAPD, leads by example in terms of advocating animal rights How animal abuse is precursor to human violence How Thomas Edison utilized animal abuse to further the cause for one of his most well known inventions What are the top 2 zoos in the U.S. that Melya recommends How there may be wild animals in your neighborhood What are you really experiencing when you visit a zoo, as well how these visits are a disservice to the animals, as well as children What is the connection between the mentally ill, zoo animals, and....the mentally ill? What happens when living beings are considered "property" and how that How VFTA stepped in and helped to sidelined a law that would have supported the abuse of dolphins in Greece What are the many ways everyone, including you, can do to help in terms of animals rights advocacy Are no-kill shelters a better alternative to kill shelters, and why? Links & Resources from The Show:1. Rescued By The LAPD: http://www.vftafoundation.org/lapdcalendar20132. http://www.vftafoundation.org/animal_films 3. Performing Animal Welfare Society: http://www.pawsweb.org/ 4. Help Save Lily: https://voicefortheanimals.nationbuilder.com/help_lilly All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Kent Pumpa  (http://www.bootcampsaustralia.com/) is a successful entrepreneur, bootcamp franchise creator, coach, business mentor, and fitness branding expert based in Sydney Australia. During episode #49 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Kent joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: How did Kent's upbringing, participation in sports, and past career help forge his current business Kent shares how busy trainers can effectively train their clients and themselves, while successfully building their business What is the importance of finding a mentor when one starts a new career path & how it helped Kent Kent tells us how he went from employee, to shareholder, to eventual owner of his current bootcamp franchise How does Kent utilize various income streams and effective, focused branding to build his fitness business What does Kent do in order to divert the possibilities of his coaches leaving his companies to venture out and become his competition or work for his competition & what any entrepreneur looking to expand can learn from Kent's experience Why is it important to help others around you become successful How does Kent maintain member integrity in large bootcamp settings? What is the importance of finding your own niche in order to consistently build your business Kent explains the importance of post education support for his certifications & how most certs get it wrong How he still remains connected to former clients How Kent helps his coaches understand and utilize social media to increase their biz Kent shares how the smaller fitness business owners can compete with the low price big box gyms How does Kent effectively incorporate kettlebells in his classes & how what are some of the mistakes you can avoid, when adding such dynamic training tools to your business model And what in the blue hell is an online certified kettlebell MMA coach? Before you order something off that dollar menu, be sure to listen to this Why you may be a training system snob and why you should stop dissing certain questionable Crossfit technique All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Episode #48: Mike & Sincere answer your questions sent via email, twitter, and sent via the LLA podcast Facebook fanpage. Plus, Mike & Sincere also discuss: The benefits of making yourself scarce in term of your online presence for your business What situation has Mike and Sincere taking the position to no longer listen to other fitness related podcasts What are "guest whores" & why are they likened to marijuana How does hard training affect your free testosterone & what you should do about it Why Nitric Oxide supplements are probably a waste of your time and money and what better supplement & food-based alternatives What you may need to consider before taking Viagra or Cialis for erectile dysfunction Sexual focus, Spartacus-themed sex parties, and sexual performance shaming Mike shares his alternatives to the barbell squat & the benefits of using smaller plates to improve a specific big lift What weekend olympic lifting, powerlifting, or kettlebell seminars are good for and NOT good for, & who benefits the most from them What are Sincere's favorite high quality coffee sources, and where can you purchase their beans Are there any growth hormone increasing supplements that are worth the time and money Mike and Sincere share what are the sources of their current various income streams for their business When and why your clients & customers should feel like they're stealing from you All this and much more. Download, listen, and share this episode now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher (please leave us your review): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr or http://llapodcast.com. Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast. Links & Resources: 1. Citrulline Malate: http://budurl.com/citrullinemalate 2. Cuvee  Coffee - http://cuveecoffee.com/our-process/ 3. Intelligentsia Coffee - http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/product/coffee/season-direct-trade-select-offering 4. Third Roast Coffee - http://www.thirdroastcoffee.com/ 5. Arginine Pyroglutamate: http://nutrabio.com 6. Inositol : https://www.vitacostrewards.com/SNxPJE (get a $10 off coupon code on purchase of $30 or more)

Nate Jackson  (http://nathanejackson.com) is a veteran health and wellness authority, specializing in holistic living. He has a decade's worth of knowledge as a personal trainer and strength & conditioning coach and is dedicated to improving all aspects of health, starting at the cellular level by combining holistic nutrition, functional exercise, and restorative practices to help each client strengthen their mind, body and spirit. Nathane has helped thousands of people from around the world with his Online Coaching Programs, from those looking to improve their health, to those who want to keep up with their grand kids, to those preparing for physical competition. During episode #47 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Nate joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Nate describes his training journey, form the bodybuilding-styled training to a more holistic approach How a big change in Nate's mom's health changed Nate's entire outlook in terms of his own health, as well as help change the direction of his career Why a possible episode of The Walking Dead could be the next diet trend Why any type of tribalism can be detrimental to your dietary needs What steps you can take to make sure you re choosing the right diet specifically for you What is holistic fitness & holistic lifestyle training & why it's a necessary component to your daily regimen How did an interview between Mike & Jon Hinds of Monkey Bar Gym help Nate with his approach to a plant-based diet What events lead to Nate having to reintroduce animal protein back into his diet, and what you can learn from his experience in terms of your own personalized dietary needs How does Mike respond to those who say he's pretty strong "to be a vegan?" What chain of events, while Mike & Steve Maxwell were having coffee, prompted Mike to pull the race card What the one "true" diet that is bad for everyone & what can we do to alleviate it Nate shares how he utilizes his educational background in holistic nutrition and nutrigenomics to help improve his health, as well as his clients  Why your genetics play a major role in what type of diet is best for your own individual health Nate describes how stress played a big part in the decline of his health and how he figured it out and overcame it Sincere shares the one thing he feels all meat eaters should at least once in their life in order to help change their outlook in terms of food consumption How certain underlying themes of the movie "12 Years A Slave" are still in effect and how today's version of slavery also affects our food supply, finances, and more Nate shares his thoughts on the "difficulties" of being a fitness professional in Canada How Nate found himself on the cover of Harlequin romance novels, as well as various fitness magazines, and what other business pros can learn from his experience What in the world has Mike , Nate, and Sincere discussing "shrinkage?" All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Dr. Peter Rouse  (http://afpcenter.com) is a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, a M.Sc in Biochemistry, and a M.Sc in Genetics. Peter has become well known as a specialist in rehabilitation therapy and corrective exercise and has also developed a functional integrative model of nutritional therapy and functional medicine with focus on Health Extension (life extension with extended health).  Using a combination of clinical laboratory and extensive in-house examinations, Peter is able to discover the root cause of the problem and then treat the cause with an integrate approach. During episode #46 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Peter joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Peter defines what the "aging process" really is, and shares how you can reverse it Is it possible to live to be 125-175 years of age? If so, how? What are telomeres, and what role do they play in extending your life & are the linked to higher cancer risks Peter weighs in on Dr. Stanislaw Burzynki's controversial cancer research & protocols What natural methods can you implement now, in order to increase telomeres, in order to reverse the aging process Peter shares how he compensates for lack of sleep and why these methods are not for everyone, as well as how long such methodologies are sustainable Could moving to another country be the key to achieving a proper sleep cycle? When is it not the most optimal age to use testosterone creams What role does Branch Chain Amino Acids & creatine play in stress reduction & gut health Mike shares how to avoid gastrointestinal issue when supplementing with creatine  What's the real deal with GMO? Well, let's ask an actual scientist/researcher How factory farming is going global Peter shares how the detoxification process plays a role in anti-aging How does caffeine and alcohol play a role in aging Peter shares why he praises Dave Asprey's "Bulletproof" coffee & Sincere & Mike share why they won't & what can they all agree on, regarding mycotoxin-free coffee What you may not know about your favorite Starbuck's coffee How supplementing with phosphatidylserine, Cortisol Manager, & Licorice Root can aid in elevated cortisol levels, and their additional benefits Links & Resources: 1. Epithalon 2. TA 65: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TA-65 3. Creapure: http://amzn.to/LEAb65 4. Organic Ghee: http://amzn.to/1f49joB 5. Cortisol Manager: http://www.integrativepro.com/Products/Stress-Sleep-Management/Cortisol-Manager 6. Phosphatidylserine 7. Licorice Root All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Steve Cotter  (http://ikff.net) is the creator and president of the International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation (IKFF), as well a a well known strength and conditioning coach, martial artist, speaker, and best known as helping to spread the culture of kettlebell training on a global scale. During episode #45 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Steve joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: How kettlebells made Steve want to be tough enough to be a man, even if he were a woman Steve's shares how he keeps his training session and nutrition on track, while continuously traveling and teaching in 60+ countries What are Steve's goals in terms of competing in kettlebell sport in 2014 What motivated Steve to work with kettlebell world champions in previous years and have his training/coaching education changed since then What prompted Steve to move on from Dragon Door and strike out on his own, as well as, what were some of top lessons he learned from that experience What events brought Steve & Ken Blackburn together, upon Steve creating the IKFF (International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation), & how a discussion in Amsterdam further cemented their partnership Steve shares what he feels has help keep the IKFF in the forefront, in terms of global integrative kettlebell certifying organizations Why we agree Ken Blackburn is one of, if not, THE top kettlebell sport coach in the west How does the IKFF communicate that they are not just a kettlebell sport organization or just a kettlebell for fitness organiztion What reference to the Bosu Ball has Sincere breaking out his verbal broom to clean up a particular training reference Steve shares why kettlebells are NOT the end all/be all training tool, but how they rival most other training tools What is the optimal age for training with kettlebells...why...and how a coach should proceed to train this age group Steve shares the role performance enhancing drugs play their part in kettlebell sport, the future of competitions, and how the IKFF will address this issue Will Kettlebell Sport ever become an Olympic event and what is Steve's thoughts, regarding this questions and why? Steve shares what he feels is the current state of the kettlebell world How the IKFF handles quality control of their worldwide instructors What's next for Steve and the IKFF All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.