The Meat Mafia Podcast

Chris Kresser, a leader in Functional Medicine, discusses the rise of autoimmunity and the impact of modern lifestyle on chronic disease. He emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in healthcare towards addressing root causes. Topics include autoimmune disease prevalence, lifestyle interventions, and the challenges in scaling personalized care.

Guest Alli Schaper discusses the similarities between faith in God and psychedelics, the mycelium network's parallels to the internet, the importance of functional mushrooms like Lion's Mane, the impact of ancestral DNA on health, and the value of trusting intuition in decision-making.

Alli Schaper, founder of Super Mush, discusses gut-brain health connection, benefits of psychedelics in processing grief, and exploring Eastern wisdom. She shares insights on microdosing for mental health, history of psychedelics, and the potential for subtle neuroplasticity in optimizing human consciousness.

Mark Sisson, founder of Primal Kitchen, discusses entrepreneurship and the future of food. He shares challenges of starting Primal Kitchen, highlights the sale to Kraft Heinz, and talks about regenerative agriculture. Sisson emphasizes lifestyle factors for longevity and the importance of social connection and purpose.

Jenni Harris, a 5th generation farmer at White Oak Pastures, discusses the impact of Joe Rogan's podcast on regenerative agriculture, challenges of the direct-to-consumer model, and the groundbreaking carbon sequestration study at the farm. They emphasize the importance of real food, sustainable business models, and maintaining a connection between consumers and ranchers.

Jenni Harris is a fifth-generation farmer and the marketing director at White Oak Pastures, a pioneer in regenerative farming. She shares insights on transitioning from conventional to grass-fed practices and the importance of vertical integration for sustainable food systems. The discussion touches on the impacts of the COOL Act repeal on meat labeling, the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about food security, and the evolving relationship with major retailers like Whole Foods. Join her in exploring the future of meat and local food resilience!

Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD, is a board-certified urologist, men’s health expert, author, and speaker, specializing in precision medicine. After experiencing his own health challenges and finding limited results through conventional medicine, Dr. Gapin immersed himself in the study of functional medicine, epigenetics, and precision health. He now runs a cutting-edge practice that combines advanced testing, personalized genetics, and data-driven lifestyle interventions to help men achieve their health goals.Key topics discussed include:The crucial role of gut health in regulating hormone production, neurotransmitter production, mood, metabolism, and immune functionThe importance of incorporating a variety of strategies to naturally boost testosterone levels, such as strength training, improving sleep quality, getting sunlight, and optimizing micronutrient intakeThe limitations of relying solely on natural testosterone-boosting methods and the potential need for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in cases of persistently low testosterone levelsThe transformative effects of TRT on energy, mood, motivation, metabolism, muscle building, fat burning, and sexual function in men with low testosteroneThe impact of environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors on testosterone production and the transgenerational epigenetic effects passed down from previous generationsPractical strategies for creating sustainable healthy eating habits, including the importance of motivation, ability, and prompts, as well as the role of controlling your food environment to support your goalsTimestamps:(00:23) Perfect Diet Debates and Individual Differences(01:00) Addressing Gut Health and Its Importance(03:00) Akkermansia, Blood Sugar, and Gut-Brain Connection(05:00) Dr. Gapin's Eating Habits and Protein Focus(08:00) Red Meat Perspective and Genetic Role(12:00) Atherosclerosis and LDL Limitations(13:00) Forming Healthy Eating Habits(19:00) TRT Perspective and Natural Testosterone Boosters(24:00) TRT Effects and Long-Term Use(25:00) Environmental Toxins, Testosterone, and Regulation(27:00) Individual Action and Personal Transformation(28:00) Listener Resources and Dr. Gapin's Work*** 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. Tracy GapinInstagramWebsiteYouTubeTwitterDr. Gapin ResourcesBJ Fogg - Tiny HabitsJames Clear - Atomic HabitsConnect 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

Dr. Tracy Gapin, a men's health expert, discusses the decline in male fertility and testosterone levels, the limitations of conventional medicine in addressing low testosterone, the impact of chronic stress and poor sleep on hormonal balance, and the power of biometric tracking for optimizing health outcomes.

In this insightful episode of the Meet Mafia podcast, we discuss a clip from episode 229 featuring Michael Bosstick. Michael shares his journey of building an integrated life that supports itself, emphasizing the importance of finding the right life partner at a young age. By meeting his wife Lauryn at 12 and reconnecting after college, Michael was able to eliminate typical distractions and focus on exponentially growing his business and life together with a shared vision.The conversation delves into the detrimental effects of porn and dating apps on people's happiness and relationships, highlighting the trap of endless optionality and the difficulty in finding meaningful connections. Michael stresses the importance of men asking themselves if they are truly a value-add that matches the characteristics they seek in a woman.Having children, Michael notes, provides a greater sense of purpose than anything else, driving focus on what truly matters. He discusses the necessity of implementing systems to balance family time and work while thinking long-term about securing the family's future.Michael also touches on the diminishing returns of material success and experiences on happiness, emphasizing that building a family offers renewed purpose and perspective. Lastly, he underscores the significance of exposing children to the world while instilling the value of hard work and delayed gratification.Overall, the episode offers valuable insights on constructing a successful, integrated life by finding the right partner, starting a family, and maintaining a healthy perspective in the face of endless optionality.

In a compelling discussion, Texas Slim, an advocate for American ranchers, dives into the urgent need for transparency in the beef industry. He champions sustainable farming through the Beef Initiative, promoting community connections between consumers and ranchers. The conversation highlights the vital role of microprocessing facilities in revolutionizing the beef supply chain. Slim also explores the promise of blockchain technology in enhancing financial security for ranchers while urging a shift towards active participation in local food systems for community empowerment.