The Meat Mafia Podcast

Dr. Ahmad Ammous is an internal medicine physician and advocate for the carnivore diet and Bitcoin. Dr. Ammous earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut and has been practicing medicine for five years. He is passionate about helping his patients achieve optimal health, advocating for disease prevention through a healthy lifestyle and natural therapies.Dr. Ammous has critically examined mainstream nutritional advice, embracing a low-carb, high-fat diet. He is a passionate advocate of Bitcoin, linking economic principles of hard money to health and wellness. Dr. Ammous challenges the status quo in both medicine and nutrition, advocating for a more individualized and holistic approach to health.A strong advocate of Bitcoin, like his brother Saifedean Ammous, Dr. Ammous sees its potential to revolutionize healthcare with a more secure, efficient, and decentralized system.Key topics discussed:Carnivore diet benefits and its challenge to conventional nutrition.Flaws in modern medical education and its focus on pharmacology.Rockefeller's influence and the Flexner Report's impact on medicine.Connection between fiat currency and the healthcare system.Importance of self-experimentation and personal autonomy in health.Timestamps:(00:00) Challenges in Modern Medical Education(10:02) Flexner and Rockefeller's Impact on Medicine(15:11) Challenges Within Modern Medicine(23:19) Bitcoin, Health, and Overcoming Fiat(28:45) Bitcoin, Inflation, and Fiat Education*** LINKS***Check 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 Dr. Ahmad Ammous:TwitterConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - 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: MAFIA

This is part 2 of our 2 part series. Christian Dyer is a professional rugby player for Team USA and the Houston SaberCats and host of 'The Chase' podcast, and Dylan Vanderveer is a professional golfer. Both athletes share their unique journeys in sports, highlighting their dedication to optimal health and peak performance. Christian and Dylan delve into the benefits of an animal-based diet for their athletic pursuits, recovery techniques, and the importance of sleep and individualized nutrition strategies. Their contrasting sports—rugby and golf—offer fascinating and highly applicable insights into how they tailor their health practices to achieve excellence in not only their respective sports, but everyday life. Key topics discussed:Quality ingredients in supplements (grass-fed livestock, freeze-drying).Community and relationships for growth and support.Fitness practices: run clubs, red light therapy, cold plunging, fasting.Confidence, mental preparation, and resilience in sports.Faith, personal values, and purpose in overcoming obstacles.Timestamps:(00:00) Building Relationships in the Supplement Industry(06:28) The Power of Authentic Relationships(10:49) Health, Community, and Innovation in Austin(17:56) Building Confidence in Sports and Life(31:13) Journey to Success(40:35) Uncovering Gratitude Through Life's Challenges*** LINKS***Check 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 Christian Dyer:InstagramYouTubeTikTokConnect with Dylan VanderVeer:TikTokInstagramConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - 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: MAFIA

Christian Dyer is a professional rugby player for Team USA and the Houston SaberCats and host of 'The Chase' podcast, and Dylan Vanderveer is a professional golfer. Both athletes share their unique journeys in sports, highlighting their dedication to optimal health and peak performance. Christian and Dylan delve into the benefits of an animal-based diet for their athletic pursuits, recovery techniques, and the importance of sleep and individualized nutrition strategies. Their contrasting sports—rugby and golf—offer fascinating and highly applicable insights into how they tailor their health practices to achieve excellence in not only their respective sports, but everyday life. Key topics discussed include:Benefits of an animal-based diet: mental clarity and testosterone.Effects of modern processed foods on health and performance.Benefits of high-quality fats and debunking dietary myths.Importance of nutrient density and bioavailability.Effective recovery methods: cold plunges, sauna, active recovery.Simple lifestyle changes for better health: sleep, grounding, proper hydration, and sun exposure.Timestamps:(00:00) Building a Friendship Through Different Sports(04:14) Athletes Discuss Recovery and Healthy Lifestyle(08:08) Nutrition and Fitness Mindset Shift(16:03) Prioritizing Nutrition and Health in College(25:39) Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Health(33:36) The Importance of Healthy Eating(46:15) Food Label Confusion and Trust*** LINKS***Check 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 Christian Dyer:InstagramYouTubeTikTokConnect with Dylan VanderVeer:TikTokInstagramConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - 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: MAFIA

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss building a personal brand with Devon Levesque. We discussed:(00:00) Intro - Devon introduces the importance of building relationships through shared experiences and challenges, like climbing mountains or doing hard workouts together(02:47) Devon's early life and career- Attended military academy in high school, played sports in college- Started promoting and bartending at bars/clubs to make money, brought in hundreds of people- Dropped out of college to pursue managing a hotel nightclub at the W, hosted famous athletes and built connections- Brief stint in the restaurant industry that didn't work out(09:03) Transition into personal training- At age 24, decided to become a personal trainer after advice from a friend- Got first few clients in an apartment building, got a quick online certification - Built up a successful training business working with high-profile clients in NYC- Key insight: high-powered people like being pushed hard and told what to do by an authority figure- Eventually sold the training company and meal prep business (14:09) Lessons learned in early career- If something seems too good to be true, it probably is - success doesn't come that easy- Diversify your revenue streams - Work with people you love and enjoy the journey, don't get caught up in the rat race- Be present(16:44) Transition into brand building and investing- Always interested in the psychology of marketing and consumer behavior - Started providing more value to brands beyond just social media posts - capital, distribution, events, etc.- Formed DML Group to invest in and grow promising consumer brands- Brought together experienced advisors like Ryan Loen who have successfully exited major brands- Invests in brands they believe are category leaders - Super Coffee, Alipop, Beam, Promix(21:01) Devon's superpowers- Ability to ask the right questions and connect the right people together- Stems from his background in creating networks and communities (23:04) Keys to brand success- Having the right partners in place - legal, distribution, formulation, marketing - Authentically communicating the founder's vision across all touchpoints- Devon will only work with a founder if he feels he could grab a beer with them and deeply connectKey Takeaways:- Building genuine relationships through shared challenges is powerful - Don't expect overnight success, diversify revenue, and enjoy the journey- Provide real value to brands beyond just promotion- Invest in authentic founders and category leading products- Align all partners to communicate a consistent brand vision

Chase is an entrepreneur revolutionizing the fabric and pillow industry through his company, The Woolshire. He began his journey into organic, non-toxic bedding inspired by his family's needs. The Woolshire prioritizes high-quality, American-made products, emphasizing transparency and ethical sourcing.Key topics discussed:Benefits of using natural and organic materials in products (e.g., wool pillows).The impact of synthetic materials on health and well-being.The importance of sleep quality and how it affects overall health.Strategies for managing time and avoiding social media distractions to improve mental health.Integrating faith and mindfulness practices into daily routines for holistic well-being.Timestamps:(00:00) - Discussing Business Distribution Strategies(04:00) - Importance of Twitter for Entrepreneurs(09:00) - Balancing Family Life and Entrepreneurship(12:00) - Managing Time and Social Media Distractions(16:00) - Personal Journey to Orthodox Christianity(18:00) - Faith as a Foundation in Business(23:00) - Learning from Traditional Practices*** LINKS***Check 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 The Woolshire:WebsiteInstagramTwitterConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - 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: MAFIA

Chase is an entrepreneur revolutionizing the fabric and pillow industry through his company, The Woolshire. He began his journey into organic, non-toxic bedding inspired by his family's needs. The Woolshire prioritizes high-quality, American-made products, emphasizing transparency and ethical sourcing.Key topics discussed:Transition from synthetic to natural fabrics.Inspiration from providing safe bedding for his family.Challenges in sourcing and manufacturing American-made fabrics.Impact of globalization on product quality and ethics.Role of social media in building a loyal customer base.Timestamps:(00:00) Revolutionizing Fabric Quality(10:22) Dreaming Big(22:19) Supply Chain Transparency in Pillow Industry(27:25) Twitter Marketing Success Story*** LINKS***Check 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 The Woolshire:WebsiteInstagramTwitterConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - 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: MAFIA

David and Brad are the co-founders of MANNA Vitality. MANNA Vitality is a health supplement company, sourcing its high-quality ingredients from the Himalayas and the Dead Sea, including Ormus, Shilajit and ocean minerals. David and Brad embarked on a journey 10 years ago with the intentions for self-actualization, which eventuated in their discovery & creation of MANNA, which combines ancient wisdom with modern science. Their mission is to provide an all-in-one supplement that maximizes health potential through natural ingredients, reflecting their commitment to quality, spiritual growth, and holistic wellness.Ket topics discussed:The role of personal growth and self-discovery in the entrepreneurial journey.High-quality ingredients like Shilajit and ocean minerals.Commitment to uncompromising standards and product quality.Balancing business growth with maintaining personal relationships.Leveraging customer feedback, influencer marketing, strategies for bootstrapping, logistics and supply chain.Timestamps:(00:00) Authenticity, Storytelling, and Empowering Others(08:18) Commitment to Quality in Business(17:20) The Power of Friendship in Business(24:16) Navigating Intensity and Manufacturing Challenges(36:10) Customer Service and Brand Growth(41:33) Long-Term Vision for Business Growth(48:27) Building Brotherhood and Creating Magic*** LINKS***Check 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 MANNA Vitality:InstagramWebsiteFacebookConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - 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: MAFIA

David and Brad are the co-founders of MANNA Vitality. MANNA Vitality is a health supplement company, sourcing its high-quality ingredients from the Himalayas and the Dead Sea, including Ormus, Shilajit and ocean minerals. David and Brad embarked on a journey 10 years ago with the intentions for self-actualization, which eventuated in their discovery & creation of MANNA, which combines ancient wisdom with modern science. Their mission is to provide an all-in-one supplement that maximizes health potential through natural ingredients, reflecting their commitment to quality, spiritual growth, and holistic wellness.Ket topics discussed:Integrating spiritual and physical health through high-quality natural supplements.David and Brad’s decade-long journey blending ancient wisdom with modern biohacking.Rigorous sourcing of potent ingredients like Himalayan Shilajit and Dead Sea minerals.Overcoming challenges to leave successful careers for a wellness-focused mission.The impact of personal growth and spiritual practices on creating Manna Vitality.Timestamps:(00:00) Founders' Personal and Business Development(10:07) Finding Faith and Fulfillment in Change(20:58) Navigating Risk Tolerance and Entrepreneurship(27:54) Living in Alignment With Purpose(39:43) First Experience With Shilajit(45:32) Global Availability of Rare Product*** LINKS***Check 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 MANNA Vitality:InstagramWebsiteFacebookConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - 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: MAFIA

On this episode of the podcast, we chat with our good friend Gregg Schoenberg. Gregg is a successful entrepreneur from New York and spent most of his career in the finance world. Now, he spends most of his time discussing how to succeed in life through building quality relationships, or what he calls: etiquette alpha.Gregg Schoenberg Episode 196The Meat Mafia Telegram GroupSummary of Key Themes from the full-length episode:Pulling the ripcord on a corporate career without a plan to pursue more meaningful workThe importance of 9/11 in shifting perspectives on risk, time, and controlStarting a successful newsletter (The Financial Revolutionist) by providing differentiated opinions and analysisDeveloping a systematic approach to maintaining and nurturing relationships over timeThe power of etiquette and considerate gestures in building strong connections and goodwillAdvising executives and entrepreneurs to avoid comfort, maintain humility, and prepare for disruptionHelping a parent through terminal illness as a profound and meaningful experienceAlgorithm-based approaches to life and the robot-like discipline needed for high-performanceFocusing on core attributes like determination and confronting weaknesses to succeed as an entrepreneurDeeper life lessons on seeing beyond superficialities, forgiveness, and developing a spiritual practice

Nicco Magnotto, co-founder of Nic Nac Naturals, talks about revolutionizing nicotine with all-natural mints made from non-tobacco sources. He dives into the effects and benefits of nicotine for productivity and focus, and shares insights into balancing health with personal life as an entrepreneur. Magnotto also compares direct-to-consumer and wholesale business strategies, while exploring the impact of screens and dopamine on wellness. His emphasis on moderation and health practices makes for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.