Nate Pontious has not lived a conventional life. After growing up in Illinois, Nate spent his early adult life serving in Afghanistan as a member of the Marine Corps. As you'll hear in the podcast with Nate, his return to life as a civilian left him in an unfamiliar place. The nature of the Marines provided clear objectives and direction for him, and Nate's transition to civilian life felt abrupt. Without a real idea of what he wanted to do next, Nate left his hometown in Illinois for the coasts of California in search of something different. Nate started his life in LA sleeping on the beach, hustling for money and food, and working hard to establish himself. Nate ultimately found himself falling in love with the world of CrossFit, and quickly became a top-level competitor in the sport. As you'll hear in the podcast, Nate has a gift for putting his fitness and health at the center of his life, even during hard times. The key for him is his morning routine. All of his experiences led him to start his online fitness business with his now fiance, Remi, called Home Bodies, which has since become a massive success. Now, Nate is spending his days building and maintaining his ranch in Texas.Our conversation with Nate took several directions. His stories cover the depth of the human experience: serving overseas in the Marine Corps, living homeless on the beaches of LA, competing in CrossFit, building a successful business, starting a ranch & pursuing a purpose-driven life. The gold that Nate shared with us in this conversation is a reflection of the thoughtful and purposeful nature that Nate carries with him every day. This one went deep and we hope you enjoy!HomebodiesHomebodies InstagramNate's InstagramArticle on Nate and RemiConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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- Origin of Homebodies6:00- Your exercise program should help you feel better14:30- Choosing health first21:00- Eating in extreme conditions29:00- Setting up for a morning routine34:00- Read until something pops39:50- Fitting into a new city49:00- Learning how to be a 1st gen rancher1:00:30- Creating art1:04:00- Family and legacy1:09:00- Family and friends are noticing the growth

Danny Miranda has become a close friend of The Meat Mafia in a short period of time. He's the host of the popular The Danny Miranda Podcast where he's hosted some of the world's most accomplished entrepreneurs and business people like Sam Parr, Nick Bare, Andy Frisella, Gary Vaynerchuk, and more. Danny is an absolute force in the world of podcasting, having launched his first podcast in September of 2020 and already amassed 359 episodes and an incredible following. If you haven't already, go check out Danny's show (we promise you will quickly binge through 10 episodes in a week - it's that good)! Our favorite episode of his is the episode he recently recorded with Andy Frisella (linked below). If you are wondering, 'how do I become successful?' or 'how do I find my passion?', Danny's podcast is a wealth of inspiration and motivation. As you'll hear in our conversation, Danny's road to starting the podcast was not a straight line to success. After years of following the wrong direction, Danny hit a sticking point. His life wasn't where he wanted it to be and he didn't really know why. He was stuck. After going through Andy Frisella's 75 Hard Challenge, Danny felt alive again. He took the momentum he had built over the 75 days of internal work and put it towards starting his podcast (and he hasn't looked back since). We took a ton of value out of this conversation and can't wait to hear your feedback on this one! If you do have comments on the episode, feel free to reach out to us in the DMs on Instagram or Twitter - we'd love to hear from you! Enjoy!Danny's Episode with Andy Frisella: Episode #346: Andy Frisella: You Are In Control Of Your Own RealityDanny's Twitter: @heydannymirandaDanny's Instagram: @heydannymirandaConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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 STAMP1:30- How to find your passion and tap into your gifts6:00- The 2019 email to Andy Frisella13:40- How to find the "right path" for you21:10- Play a game you want to win25:10- Doing things that don’t provide a return30:00- Meditation: How to tap into a deeper sense of self 39:20- Danny's golden list of great questions 41:30- New perspectives are always more valuable than money48:20- You don’t know when your most significant moment will come 52:00- How to prepare for the next great podcast guest1:00:00- Story of NFT podcast and lessons learned on making mistakes1:08:00- The importance of eternal thinking: how having a great relationship with his grandparents shaped his life1:08:00- One goofy question

When Michelle Allen joined us on the podcast, we were excited to dive into her perspective on launching her company Mother Culture. The origins of the company are rooted in her own family's struggles in curing some severe allergies and illness. From the start of the conversation, we knew Michelle was going to bring a wealth of knowledge. She taught us all about:- Why Raw Milk is healthy?- How to cure allergies?- Why food is medicine?- How to heal the gut with food?- How to start cooking nourishing meals for kids?- How to take risks in business?- What is the Weston A Price Foundation?- What is the GAPS Diet and why is the GAPS Diet so good for gut health?We spent a lot of time discussing the risks she took in starting her business. As a mother of 7, she went all in on her business and spent nearly every penny she had on her first piece of equipment (the one she still uses today). Whether you are looking to learn more about entrepreneurship or the power of healthy foods, you will absolutely enjoy this episode!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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 STAMPS2:30- The journey (background)12:30- Food is medicine14:00- Gut health17:50- Processed is always worse quality23:50- Start somewhere27:30- Mother Culture36:10- How long before being in retail stores 41:10- Figuring out a suitable farm to work with45:50- Read your labels to know your product50:30- Preparation matters

Nina Teicholz is the author of the groundbreaking book The Big Fat Surprise, which exposed many of the conflicts with the established beliefs around saturated fat being inherently "bad". Her work has been cited in the New York Times and several medical journals including The Lancet, The BMJ, and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Nina has established herself as a thought leader in the world of nutritional policy with much of her work starting with her book and appearances on major media platforms like Joe Rogan and other major news sources. Her efforts to shift the existing narrative overshadowing the existing nutritional dogma have built an entire movement of people looking for alternatives to Big Food and Big Pharma. Nina has shed light on so many important connections and stories through history that have uncovered a larger agenda happening in the world of food. Her experience as a researcher was born out of her studies at Yale and Oxford, and now the former vegetarian (of 25+ years) is helping deconstruct the multiple layers of problematic policies destroying our health. Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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'TIMESTAMPS 2:20- Data needs to be a story3:30- “ I was supposed to write a book about trans fats10:00- The propaganda campaign against meat18:45- Is it as simple as incentives drive behaviors for food companies?23:00- Peer-reviewed science vs. anecdotal 35:00- Contributing science as a non-scientist40:30- More people are dying a day from heath-related issues than ever before44:00- Current nutritional guidelines49:00- We sold out our young people52:30- Can people influence politicians?56:00- Who’s pushing the narrative online?01:04:00- Do your own digging

Wolki Farm is a regenerative farm founded in 2019 by Jacob Wolki. Originally, Jacob got into the farming space to put high-quality food on his table. He had been battling with some issues with allergies for years and years. It wasn't until he started paying more attention to the food he was putting into his body that he started to see the allergies improve. Jacob then quickly grew passionate about growing his own food and sharing his uniquely delicious and quality food with his local community. Now, Jacob is servicing his community in New South Wales with a manless butcher shop that runs on a trust system (and some cameras). We had a great chat together and I hope you find this episode valuable! If you do enjoy the episode, please leave us a review!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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 STAMPS0:45- Australia, this time of year2:45- Background, Wolki Farms8:40- Regenerative from the get-go?19:50- 5 Step value structure21:00- The Years of Covid29:30- Going viral33:00- Anything that excites in the regenerative space38:00- I don’t care about the data44:00- What your poo looks like?53:00- Closing loops on the farm58:30- Bitcoin

JK Molina is a young entrepreneur who built an internet business on Twitter and has since continued to find opportunities to make money online. He's had a ton of success at a young age, and his ability to tap into a strong mindset has been a key in him finding success early in his career. JK is most famously known for helping build the Twitter extension Tweet Hunter, which helps creators on Twitter write content and brainstorm ideas. He has also built several courses and client businesses online as well. If you are interested in understanding the world of making money online, JK Molina is the guy to listen to. Check it out! Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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'TIMESTAMP1:48- Living with great people3:30- Calories and fat content7:20- Nutrition is a part of everything I do11:11- Background18:00- Leveraging networks on social media28:50- Creators are worried about charging money32:50- Being young and wealthy37:00- Cultivating the mindset of improvement44:00- The secret to success49:00- Having belief

Jacob Zemer is an elite performance coach based out of New York, where he trains high-achievers and teaches them the ins-and-outs of health and fitness. While Jacob is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to training, nutrition, and performance, his backstory is what really got us fired up for this conversation. Jacob grew up with dreams of working on Wall Street, but after years of working a job in finance realized he wasn't pursuing his true calling. Jacob was 28 when he decided to uproot his career in finance and pursue his true calling in fitness. Since then, he has built an incredible career in the world of personal training and has recently found a ton of success promoting his message on his Instagram page. Aside from his advice on how to get healthier, Jacob drops some amazing life advice on how to create change, build great relationships, and live the life of your dreams. Enjoy!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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 STAMPS1:15- Backstory4:41- What are you made of?7:55- From $32,000 per year to the life of his dreams16:20- What messages are connecting the most20:00- How to get started getting healthier?29:00- Why should you cook your meals?33:00- The importance of getting blood panels38:19- Walk fast for the ultimate fat burning41:00- Do things you don’t like to do48:40- Crazy accomplishments in the gym52:50- "You suffer from having a nice life"59:20- The importance of having full relationships 

Brian Mazza is the founder of HPLT, an events-driven business focused on bringing together high performers through speakers, challenging physical challenges, and networking. Brian got his start as an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry working for some of the most exciting restaurant groups in the New York area. Eventually, he started his own restaurant business, The Ainsworth, an exciting take on upscale sports bars. His story outlines one of taking risks and not being afraid to make some changes. Brian has a great perspective on life, business, and how to bring a competitive and fun spirit to life. Enjoy!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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'TIMESTAMPS1:00- Austin, TX3:30- Change is scary6:40- The market for content creators11:00- Early business ventures15:50- Goggins19:40- Sometimes you have to be a rock bottom 28:50- Use to pressure 30:00- Soccer days36:00- Mentors39:50- Hospitality44:00- Looking fit is important47:45- The Four Fs50:50- Savage vs. bitch59:00- Relationship with parents

Steven Arena discusses his journey into healthier snacking with MASA Chips, advocating for seed oil-free alternatives. The podcast explores entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the impact of food preparation on health and nutrition. Guests highlight the importance of nutrient-dense diets, regenerative farming, and embracing sensory awareness in food choices.

Charles Mayfield is the founder of Farrow Skincare, an animal-based skincare product that does not contain fillers, additives, and other harmful chemicals. Charles became fascinated by the benefits of lard on the skin when he made the connection between the biology of humans and pigs. The origins of Farrow all started after a long day out in the July Tennessee sun. Charles decided to use some lard from his farm to protect his skin from peeling out of necessity and it wasn't until the next day that he realized his skin never peeled and his burn had vanished. At that point, Charles realized he was on to something. Now, Charles is on a mission to bring lard-based skincare to the masses and convince people to throw away their toxic skin creams. We had an amazing conversation with Charles about sun protection, the importance of taking care of your skin, building a value-first business, and the truths about the skincare industry.Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSThe Carnivore Bar - 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% OFF Heart & 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- The last year2:30- Background6:30- Why lard for sun protection?9:20- Lard lure15:00- The lard is hard26:10- Color on pig meat29:30- It almost didn’t happen34:25- Farrow 50:00- Sticking to your guns57:30- Building one handshake at a time01:08:00- Is the skincare industry behind the food industry in health standards?01:15:00- Skin care for men?01:25:40- It’s not a zero-sum game01:30:00- Get comfortable being weird