The Meat Mafia Podcast

Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is an integrative functional medicine dietitian, podcast host, and best-selling author. She specializes in nutritional therapy for mental health, metabolism, and overall wellness. Through her clinical work and books (The Anti-Anxiety Diet, Naturally Nourished), Ali has helped countless individuals and families rethink food as medicine. With her new release Naturally Nourished Kids, she provides practical tools for parents to raise resilient, thriving children grounded in nutrient-dense eating. In this episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, we welcome back Ali Miller, registered dietitian, author, and creator of The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Ali joins us to dive deep into her new book Naturally Nourished Kids, a guide and cookbook designed to transform the way families think about feeding children. We cover everything from first foods and baby-led weaning to creating a positive food culture at home, building metabolic health, and protecting kids from the traps of ultra-processed diets.What we cover:- The impact of first foods on palate development and metabolic health- The dangers of ultra-processed foods and synthetic vitamins in kids’ diets- How chewing influences brain development and cognitive function- Strategies for family mealtime rituals that nourish beyond just the plate- Teaching kids to be “taste adventurers” through guided conversationsTimestamps: (02:00) Introduction (06:00) Preconception habits shape thriving kids. (08:00) Whole foods beat ultra-processed in every way. (11:00) Chewing builds strong jaws and sharper brains. (17:00) The blood sugar rollercoaster drives ADHD. (21:00) Teach kids confidence in eating differently. (24:00) Beet hummus shows food as empowerment. (29:00) Raise “taste adventurers,” not picky eaters. (36:00) Proper prep makes kids crave real food. (57:00) “Eat God food, not industrialized food.” *LINKS*Naturally Nourished Kids PresaleCheck out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Ali:InstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Brett and Harry sit down for a candid reflection on the Meat Mafia journey—from the first blog posts and anonymous Twitter threads to recording with dream guests and taking the show on the road. They unpack the pivotal moments that built their momentum, the creative risks that paid off, and how their mission has evolved over the years. From gritty early recordings to in-person conversations with world-class guests, this is a behind-the-scenes look at building something from scratch, staying adaptable, and pursuing a vision with relentless energy. What we cover: - How the Meat Mafia podcast started from anonymous writing on Twitter- The transition from written content to launching a podcast- Early struggles, imposter syndrome, and finding their cadence as co-hosts- Creative risks that helped them secure dream guests- Building momentum through consistency rather than perfectionTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction (04:00) Momentum from writing online and moving to Austin (09:00) Publishing the healing story and early Twitter growth (14:00) The shift from writing to launching the podcast (19:00) Diversifying content and building authority (24:00) Early guest outreach strategies that worked (29:00) The jump from virtual to in-person recordings (34:00) Lessons from the multi-state podcast road trip (44:00) How the show evolved with changing interests (54:00) Key takeaways for building something from scratch*LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Robby Sansom is the co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature, a regenerative meat company on a mission to revolutionize the global food system. With a background in sustainability and ethical sourcing, Robby has positioned Force of Nature at the forefront of the regenerative agriculture movement—pushing for higher standards, better transparency, and real impact across the meat industry. Robby Sansom returns to break down how the company has evolved since his last appearance—and why they just relaunched chicken with the most rigorous standards in the industry. From the failures of mainstream food labeling to the hidden cost of doing things the right way, Robby unpacks the complexity of regenerative agriculture, the dirty truth behind chicken production, and how Force of Nature is building trust through transparency, not trends. What we cover:- The evolution of Force of Nature since 2023- The failure of claims like “organic” and “pasture-raised”- Off-farm environmental impact most brands ignore- The reality of pricing premium meat in a commodified market-  Force of Nature’s long-term play to change the food system Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:30) Building regenerative supply chains at scale (05:45) Rise of consumer skepticism and demand for transparency (10:00) The hidden cost of cheap food and pricing tension (16:00) Why they paused and relaunched chicken (22:00) Off-farm environmental impact of poultry feed (28:00) Their new protocol: no Cornish Cross, no confinement (34:00) Why “free to range” replaces pasture-raised (46:30) Nuance vs. claims in a commodified market (53:00) Creating a new standard beyond certifications *LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Robby:Force of NatureConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

 Harry Gray shares the full arc of his personal journey with faith—from a decade of spiritual drift to a renewed relationship with Jesus. He opens up about the pivotal conversations, internal battles, and spiritual disciplines that reshaped his identity and purpose. For men curious about what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world, Harry offers a practical, honest roadmap grounded in real experience. This episode isn’t about religion—it’s about transformation, leadership, and living with intentional faith. What we cover:-  Harry’s slow but powerful faith transformation after moving to Austin - The role of mentorship and discipleship in spiritual growth- Identity, purpose, and leading as a man of faith- The practical tools and resources that shaped his walk with ChristTimestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:45) Launching “The First Appointment” (03:10) Natasha asks about his relationship with Jesus (06:00) Drifting and feeling purposeless in his 20s (11:30) Redefining risk and building faith through action (16:00) First visit to Thrive Church (17:45) Discipleship and baptism at age 30 (22:10) Leading other men in faith (32:15) Giving up vices through spiritual growth (43:00) Core spiritual disciplines that shaped him *LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Jackson Mitchell is a former SMU football walk-on turned team captain and medical device sales rep, known for his “No Limits” mindset. He’s the creator of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast, where he interviews individuals who bet on themselves. Jackson embodies discipline, intentional living, and authenticity—pushing his physical and mental boundaries through elite fitness and deep personal growth. In this episode with Jackson Mitchell, we explore what it truly means to bet on yourself. From walking on at SMU and becoming team captain, to launching a podcast and pushing the boundaries of fitness and faith, Jackson shares how discipline, confidence, and intentional living have shaped his life. Whether it's building mirror-like friendships, managing dopamine, or training solo at 4 a.m., this episode is packed with reflections on the internal game of self-mastery. What we cover:- Walk-on mentality and underdog grit- Living with a “No Limits” mindset- Navigating life after college sports- Authenticity in business and life- Managing dopamine and distractionsTimestamps: (00:00) Introduction (08:00) Walking on at SMU (14:00) Struggling with identity after sports (20:00) Trusting the process in sales and life (26:00) Morning discipline and intentional living (32:00) Managing dopamine and digital distractions (38:00) Inner healing and self-image work (44:00) Confidence through risk and repetition (50:00) Fitness as worship and creative outlet (56:00) The power of mirrors and community *LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Jackson:InstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

In this solo episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, Harry explores the growing disconnect between the rise in health research and the decline in real-world health outcomes. He breaks down a simple, actionable framework to reclaim your health—built around rest, real food, movement, community, and purpose. This episode is a challenge to stop waiting for perfect answers and start making meaningful changes, one step at a time. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Health is simple: rest, real food, clean environment, purpose (04:45) Six pillars of health explained (07:00) Overview of a key obesity study and global trends (10:00) Obesity projections for 2030 and academic disconnect (12:30) Introduction of the SOAR ratio and its meaning (16:00) The health theater and Big Food’s role (19:00) Marketing, lobbying, and the cost of inaction (22:00) The 3-phase framework: foundation, refinement, mastery (31:00) Call to action: stop spectating, start living with purpose Check out the original article on Substack where I discuss the idea that we're studying the obesity problem, but not fixing it.1. The Epidemiology of Obesity: A Big Picture2. The Overintellectualization of Health3. The 6 Pillars to Reclaiming Your HealthCheck out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

 Chad Marx is a former Army Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer who made a bold transition from military life to entrepreneurship, podcasting, and community building. Since moving to Austin, he’s become deeply embedded in the city’s fitness and startup culture—working across content, operations, and brand building for Noble Origins and the Meat Mafia Podcast. Chad’s story is a blueprint for anyone looking to reinvent themselves, build real community, and find purpose through action.  In this episode, Chad returns to share the full story—from military life to startup life, and how moving to Austin, plugging into the fitness scene, and saying yes to opportunity changed everything. Whether you're entering a new city, career, or season of life, this conversation is a tactical guide for building community, embracing the beginner mindset, and creating momentum through action. What we cover:- How to Build Community in a New City- Why Austin Is a Fitness & Culture Magnet- The Role of Beginner Mentality in Career Development- Health as a Catalyst for Purpose Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Moving to Austin without knowing anyone (04:30) Using fitness to build instant community (07:00) Why Austin’s culture is different from other cities (10:00) Showing up and talking to strangers changes everything (13:30) Saying yes to events and watching doors open (18:00) Starting monthly wine & card game nights (26:00) Transitioning from marketing to operations (30:00) How fixing health unlocked creativity and energy (44:00) The ripple effect of purpose-driven work and community  *** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Chad:InstagramXSPRKL WipesConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA 

 Joel Runyon is the founder of Impossible, a performance brand built around pushing physical and mental limits through endurance, entrepreneurship, and mindset. From running ultra-marathons on every continent to building tools that help others tackle the "impossible," Joel embodies high-agency living. He’s also the underdog in a multi-year legal battle with Impossible Foods over trademark rights—one that’s testing everything he’s built. Joel Runyon joins the show to unpack how he built the Impossible brand from scratch—starting in his parents’ basement with nothing but a list of goals that felt out of reach. He shares how endurance sports shaped his mindset, how he turned a blog into a movement, and what it's been like facing off in court against a $2 billion food tech company. This is a deep dive into high-agency thinking, resilience in the face of adversity, and the mindset it takes to defend what you’ve built when the stakes are high. What we cover:- Starting Impossible from his parents' basement- Turning a blog into a global brand- Being sued by Impossible Foods- Lessons from endurance applied to business- Managing stress while building under pressureGo check out what Joel is building at his websites:Impossible.co and Impossible.org*** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Joel:XImpossible WebsiteConnect with Brett:InstagramConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Salim Najjar is a former nuclear engineer turned wellness entrepreneur and HRV educator. After co-founding Sound, a pioneering unsweetened sparkling tea brand, he spent years biohacking his way through performance culture—until his body forced him to listen. Now, Salim is on a mission to teach people how to regulate their nervous systems, master their stress, and reconnect with their bodies through the lens of HRV (Heart Rate Variability). His work bridges engineering, spirituality, and somatic awareness to help high-performers access true resilience from within. In this episode, Salim Najjar returns to go deep on the one metric he believes can change your health and your life: HRV. After burning out while building his beverage company, Salim discovered that high performance without recovery leads to breakdown. This conversation unpacks his six-year deep dive into nervous system regulation—from biohacking and Bikram yoga to trauma processing, spiritual surrender, and living nomadically. If you want to understand stress at its root and build lasting resilience in a chaotic world, this episode is your blueprint. What we cover:-  What HRV actually measures -  The difference between stress and chronic stress -  How your thoughts and emotional stories affect your HRV in real time. -  HRV as a language of the nervous system Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (4:00) Discovering baking soda protocols and mistrusting the mainstream (7:00) The origin story of Sound and biohacking in NYC (10:00) Breaking down from burnout and discovering Bikram yoga (12:00) What HRV actually measures and why it matters (19:00) HRV as a language—why you can’t compare your score to others (26:00) How trauma gets stuck in the body and lowers HRV (35:00) Limbic brain shutdown and losing access to your performance (43:00) Why stress is necessary—chronic stress is the problem (1:00:15) Tripling HRV in 24 hours by surrendering and going nomadic *** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Salim:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

 Trip Ison is the Host of the Ain’t Dead Yet podcast, Trip is a deeply reflective and purpose-driven leader. Known for his raw honesty, physical intensity, and commitment to service, he speaks directly to men navigating internal battles, offering a blueprint for rebuilding through consistency, discipline, and community. Jacob Donahue is the Founder of Muse and a high-performing operator, Jacob represents what it looks like to live with quiet discipline. He’s built a life around intentionality, simplicity, and constant personal refinement, often leading by example in community, faith, and physical pursuit.  In this powerful roundtable, Harry sits down with Trip and Jacob—two high-integrity men redefining masculinity through purpose, self-discipline, and pain-forged wisdom. The conversation cuts deep on topics like self-love, sobriety, modern dating, and mental health, offering a refreshing and unfiltered take on what it means to show up fully in life. If you're a man in transition, building something bigger than yourself, or battling inner darkness—this one's for you. What we cover:-  Building self-love through boundaries - The power of consistency- Crafting a meaningful daily routine- Dating vs. idolizing a relationshipTimestamps: (00:00) Intro: Meet Trip and Jacob (01:30) Responsibility reveals who you really are (03:45) Stewarding your current gifts before receiving more (06:30) Learning self-love through boundaries (10:00) Why men in their 20s shouldn’t date (14:30) Real relationships come from aligned environments (20:00) Daily routines that build discipline (29:00) Who they’re speaking to with Muse and Ain’t Dead Yet (40:45) Mental health, suicidal thoughts, and pushing through (47:00) “Just keep going”—the mindset that saves lives  *** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Jacob: Instagram Connect with Trip: InstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA