Dom Fusco found himself in a dark place during his transition from college athletics to establishing himself in the real world. After battling some injuries during college, his resiliency and desires to play collegiate football were tested. While his buddies competed on the field, he quietly worked to regain his health. He struggled. Dom found himself in a place he never wanted to be: partying, injured, and unsure of what the next steps would look like for him. Would he play football again? Dom battled to regain his footing and found himself lost, until one day a buddy of his sent him a Gary V clip that sparked the change he needed to start to rebuild himself and his passion for life. The Gary V clip led to Dom starting podcasting, which led to him to the realization that he had a knack for media. He continued to lean into his passion for health, which ultimately led him to joining the Upspace team just over a year ago. It was a pleasure getting to hear Dom's story and his insights into navigating the early part of his 20s. It's clear he's on a path to do big things, but it didn't come without agonizing through some tough months trying to find his way in this world. Dom is now the host of the Pure Ambition Podcast and one of the Founders of Upspace - an app focused on helping creators in the health and wellness space build communities of value. If you're in your 20s looking for inspiration on finding what's next for you and how to get there, check out this episode with Dom!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!Fold App - Earn Bitcoin on all of your purchases by using the Fold Debit Card - it's simple, easy, and a fun way to earn bitcoin as you spend money on healthy foods! Use code MEATMAFIA to earn 100,000 sats when you sign up for Fold's FREE bitcoin rewards debit card & spend $20 with the card. NOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition!AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIAPluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'TIME STAMPS2:00- Establishing beliefs within a team setting3:00- Masculinity needs to be discussed7:00- Background16:00- Intern at a corporate company18:20- Energy22:20- What didn’t you see in yourself?28:00- Movement and action32:30- Small wins add up42:00- Defer senior year47:10- We don’t know how to take compliments50:00- We have to do the work52:00- Having a mentor01:01:00- Upspace01:16:00- Austin trip01:20:00- Quality over quantity

We feel strongly about supporting the growth of talented young guys with big dreams. Men in their early 20s today are faced with a mounting number of traps that society has set for them, and it's easy to fall into those traps without the proper friend group, motivations, and guidance. That's why we were excited to have on Matt Worthington, a 24 year old author, podcaster, super connector, and entrepreneur based here in Austin. Matt's the author of the book Ultra Productive and host of the Riser Podcast. He's been featured in New York Weekly Magazine and Business Insider. Just an all-around great dude as well! We were first introduced to Matt through a random encounter at the gym, and have since attended one of his famous Jeffersonian-style dinners he hosts in town to bring together a diverse group of change makers in the Austin area. Matt's maturity and discipline have granted him success early in his 20s, and the fun part is he's just getting started. We wanted to bring Matt on as an example of a young man carving out an unconventional path. He shared his insights into frameworks he's used and lessons he's learned to put him in a place to continue to meet great people and build community in Austin. If you're a young guy in his 20s, please give this one a listen!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!Fold App - Earn Bitcoin on all of your purchases by using the Fold Debit Card - it's simple, easy, and a fun way to earn bitcoin as you spend money on healthy foods! Use code MEATMAFIA to earn 100,000 sats when you sign up for Fold's FREE bitcoin rewards debit card & spend $20 with the card. NOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition!AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIAPluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'TIME STAMP1:00- Ziki 2:00- Mental endurance7:00- Setting yearly goals11:40- Taking good advice (finding a coach)16:00- Leaving the day job23:00- Building community and fitness (hosting dinners)37:00- Disagreeing with people40:00- Relationship with Leo46:00- Riser network

Craig Emmerich is one of the most established authors in the Carnivore and Keto communities, having written several books on the benefits of a high fat and high protein diet. Craig shares his tips and tricks with us today and about how to implement the carnivore diet and why it's important not to run from saturated fats! If you haven't experimented with a carnivore diet, but are interested, this is a great place to start!Craig's YouTubeMaria's YouTubeThe Carnivore CookbookConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!Fold App - Earn Bitcoin on all of your purchases by using the Fold Debit Card - it's simple, easy, and a fun way to earn bitcoin as you spend money on healthy foods! Use code MEATMAFIA to earn 100,000 sats when you sign up for Fold's FREE bitcoin rewards debit card & spend $20 with the card. NOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition!AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIAPluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'SHOW NOTES1:00- Background6:00- Healthcare moves at a glacier pace9:15- Why so many false positives?17:00- What is it about the Keto and Carnivore diet?26:40- Show the studies and let them come around35:00- Coaching tips on incorporating a natural diet into your lifestyle42:00- Longevity 45:30- Changes in kids switching to a clean diet48:20- Things you wouldn’t recommend any more

Brian Sanders is the founder of the Sapien Center in Austin, Texas, a health and social club that brings together like-minded health enthusiasts. Brian became interested in launching a physical space after spending nearly 6 years working on his upcoming documentary Food Lies, launching his brand Nose-to-Tail, and starting his podcast Peak Human. His passion for re-writing the health narrative was born out of his own health journey that started after both his parents encountered life-altering diagnoses. Since then, Brian has focused his energy on getting more information in the hands of people looking to make a change, and now his community space serves as the epicenter of healthy living in Austin, Texas. In our episode with Brian, we discuss the importance of creating a third place, why community is just part of the bigger picture of health, and the power of learning how to hunt for your own food. We hope you enjoy!InstagramTwitterSapien CenterNose-to-TailFood LiesPeak HumanConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!Fold App - Earn Bitcoin on all of your purchases by using the Fold Debit Card - it's simple, easy, and a fun way to earn bitcoin as you spend money on healthy foods! Use code MEATMAFIA to earn 100,000 sats when you sign up for Fold's FREE bitcoin rewards debit card & spend $20 with the card. NOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition!AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIAPluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'Brian Sanders1:45- Community building in Austin7:20- First event at Sapien8:40- Experiences12:40- Do events without a space22:00- Investment in the people27:40- Seeing things in a silo31:40- Hunting & tribes44:30- Living without wants 50:50- Bill Schindler52:30- Beef cuts that are forgotten about

Nat Eliason is one of the most interesting guests we've had on the show. He started his career as a blogger working for healthy food companies trying to optimize for SEO. He eventually started writing for himself and has since earned a reputation as one of the best writers and thinkers online. He's currently in the process of writing a book on the Crypto Industry during 2019-2020. His depth of knowledge on all sorts of topics from health, entrepreneurship, mindset, habit formation, and more, made this conversation incredibly fun and dynamic. We covered a little bit of everything and, as you'll come to appreciate during the episode, Nat brings a high level of critical thinking to each and every topic. He's an A+ guy and we hope you find this conversation as valuable as we did!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!Fold App - Earn Bitcoin on all of your purchases by using the Fold Debit Card - it's simple, easy, and a fun way to earn bitcoin as you spend money on healthy foods! Use code MEATMAFIA to earn 100,000 sats when you sign up for Fold's FREE bitcoin rewards debit card & spend $20 with the card. NOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition!AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIAPluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'TIME STAMPS1:20- Triathlon5:50- Started in SEO11:00- Getting into content marketing16:30- Mindset on being an entrepreneur 21:30- Is being “good” enough?25:30- Imposter syndrome28:00- Marketing is a must33:00- Favorite medium for content 36:00- Reading style39:00- Turning pro43:40- Long-form writing and getting a book deal47:00- Any health habits that benefit writing?50:00- Get healthy.54:40- Lessons learned and tips for healthy living01:01:00- Elimination diet01:03:00- Sunlight 01:08:00- Tin foil hat theories tend to be right

Ashleigh Gass is the CEO of MOVE Gymnastics, where she teaches her clients how to better utilize their bodies through gymnastics strength training and movement skills. She coaches a number of different types of clients, but does it through a completely different style of coaching: Gymnastics Inspired Strength Training. On top of Ashleigh's strength training background, she also holds several nutrition degrees. This gives her a holistic perspective on what it means to be a high performer. If you're looking to move better and make some serious changes in the way you approach exercise, this episode is for you!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein SPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!Perennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaNOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition!AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietFarrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIAPluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'

Dr. Jacey Folkers, an expert in hormone health, discusses the hormone crisis in America. They explore topics such as testosterone levels, obesity, chronic diseases, and hypertension. Dr. Folkers emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your health through blood panels, food sensitivities, and nutritional guidance. They also discuss alternative healing methods, autoimmune diseases, testosterone optimization, BPC 157 for healing, gut issues and food sensitivities, and the power of prayer in healing.

Angelo Keely found himself in a bad place. At the age of 16, Angelo found himself beaten and stabbed. His abdomen ripped open, Angelo found himself fighting for his life. It marked a turning point in Angelo's life. He had to rebuild himself from scratch from that day forward with very little support. It was on him. Angelo's recovery has led him to many places - silent 10-day meditation retreats, traveling through the Himalayas, living in France, and launching Kion. Angelo's recovery started with improving his diet and lifestyle, but he dabbled in just about everything: barefoot running, yoga, breathwork to martial arts. Angelo turned his trials into triumphs by truly challenging himself to answer the tough questions and keeping an open mind to new experiences to grow. His story of starting Kion epic and inspiring. For anyone looking to learn more about overcoming adversity, launching a business, and (most importantly) tapping into optimal health through diet and lifestyle, this ones for you. One of the best parts of the conversation is when Angelo takes us through a deep dive of 'what is an essential amino acid?' and 'why do we need essential amino acids?'. This was a rollercoaster of a conversation with so many unique pieces of value - we hope you enjoy!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!Perennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaNOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition!AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietFarrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIAPluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'TIME STAMPS1:00- Austin native3:30- Background (2005)6:00- Close to death12:50- Emancipated 14:50- Getting serious about Nutrition and health18:00- Old Whole Foods21:20- Getting into the supplement & health business24:00- Living overseas 29:00- Embedding yourself as a local and learning a language34:00- Going on meditation retreats37:40- Previous companies and finding the right opportunity41:00- Hero products45:00- “There may be more than one truth.”48:00- Recipe to discover the belief 55:20- EAA’s59:00- EAA’s FUD and truths 01:16:00- Teaching kids Nutrition 01:21:00- Turning 40

Joe and Serenity Carr built the healthiest baby food company on the market. They discuss their personal health struggles, the power of the Paleo diet, and their journey to finding good health. They highlight the lack of nutritious baby food options and the discovery of heavy metals in conventional products. They also talk about the challenges of building a brand in the baby food industry and the physical challenges of breastfeeding.

J Gulinello practices nutritional therapy and Masters Degree in Clinical Human Nutrition. His interest in nutrition and helping people get healthier has given him a wide lens of the world of food. He's now growing passionate about the current battle taking place over the control of our food system. J recently spoke at our ALT Health Summit with Zane Griggs about what's really happening with our food system at a global scale. In the conversation between J and Zane, they discussed C40 cities, the conflicts of interest plaguing the food system, and what we can do about the current disaster destroying our access to high-quality nutrition.The Meat Mafia YouTubeJ Gulinello's SubstackJ Gulinello's InstagramConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!Perennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaNOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition!AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietFarrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIAPluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'TIME STAMPS1:50- Some stats to get started3:00- C40 cities5:30- Intellectual property8:00- Why is the government doing this?12:30- Conflicts of interest17:00- What can we do about the situation?