Courtney Swan is the host of the Realfoodology Podcast with a background in Integrative Nutrition. Her interest in the world of nutrition started in college where Courtney uncovered the power of nutrition and fueling the body with high-quality food. After graduating college, it did not take Courtney long before she was able to start applying her passion for nutrition to her work as a tour manager of some major up-and-coming bands. She spent several years coordinating and supporting the exhausting experience of managing musical tours, and Courtney credits her focus on nutrition and health as a key driver for her success as a tour manager. Since her early beginning in nutrition, Courtney has launched her wildly popular podcast Realfoodology where Courtney uses her podcasting and social media platforms to inspire people to live healthier lives. In our conversation with Courtney, we discussed getting enough protein in your diet, the disconnect in our food system, the vegan and carnivore diets for females, and managing hormone health. We also got Courtney's opinion on why birth control may cause more negative side effects than you realize. Check out Courtney's website where she does great product reviews, recipes, and more! Find Courtney on Instagram and her podcast on all platforms from Spotify to Apple Music!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein SPONSORSThe 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 dietHeart & 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 STAMP0:49- What good shall I do conference at Roam Ranch4:00- We need to meet people where they’re at5:00- Background9:00- Touring life15:50- Food that makes you feel your best18:00- Is there a place for carbs in a diet?22:00- Getting enough protein?28:40- Converting over women to animal-based34:40- We’re disconnected from our food system37:00- Birth control47:00- Managing hormones49:40- Flooded with toxins53:20- Creating positive habits59:50- A Place of equilibrium in Diets1:05:00- Social media Questions Courtney answered:- Should you get on birth control?- Which diets are best for women?- How to change habits?- What are the downsides of social media?- Should you eat carbs?- How to optimize for hormone health?

Ari Meisel is an entrepreneur, author, CEO, TED speaker, real estate developer, green building consultant, and productivity expert. He wrote the book The Art of Less Doing, Replaceable, and Idea to Execution all of which have received acclaim for their insights into hacking productivity. He graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2007, Ari was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, which caused him to require over a dozen daily medications and several hospital visits. Despite the severity of his condition, he decided to do everything he could to strengthen his body, including Ironman races. In our conversation with Ari, we discussed his journey overcoming Crohn’s disease and how that low point led him to become hyper-focused on saving his time through productivity and lifestyle improvements.How did Ari's diagnosis with Crohn's disease lead him to become hyper-focused on productivity and lifestyle improvements?What are some of the strategies Ari used to save time and increase efficiency in his daily routine?How does Ari prioritize tasks and manage his time effectively?Can you share any tips or tools for improving workflow and staying focused?What role does organization play in Ari's productivity system?How can listeners apply Ari's productivity strategies to their own lives and work?Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSSponsorsThe 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 & MontanaAffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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- Background15:20- Light bulb moment of taking control18:00- The medicine21:00- Other resources at the time24:25- Learning from the experience 29:20- Simplifying email (productivity)35:00- “Small hinges swing big doors.”38:30- Accountability tips for people40:30- Asynchronies communication45:20- Getting people to download the software48:10- Seeing time different 51:00- Resources

Dr. Ian Billingshurst popularized what is now known as the BARF Diet for dogs. It's a raw food diet that many believe is the species-appropriate diet for dogs to be eating. From our perspective, it's amazing to see what has happened in the world of human food transition into the world of dog food. Cheap, low-quality ingredients in pet food has led to the deterioration of animal health, however, the raw food diet seems to hold a lot of promise. In our conversation with Dr. Ian Billingshurst, we discussed his approach to uncovering the raw diet, why he believes a species-appropriate diet it the only diet to follow, and practical advice for pet owners. If you want to learn more about pet nutrition from a revolutionary, this episode is for you. Enjoy!If you want a raw dog food provider, check out We Feed Raw (we have a promo code below). It's incredibly high-quality dog food that promotes your dog's health instead of destroying it!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSSponsorsThe 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 & MontanaAffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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- Background3:30- Bad nutritional guidelines5:55- Raw food advocate12:40- Examples of benefits of Raw food diet15:30- A horrors of a diet of sugar21:15- Eat the food nature has provided26:00- Fasting and irregular meals31:00- When did kibble become a recommended standard36:50- Companies making vets, salespeople 41:20- Cat Vs. Dog diet46:30- Diet studies55:00- Budgeting raw food diet01:00:00- The wolf evolved into the dog01:03:00- Fermented food

Mark Sisson is the godfather of the ancestral health movement and the founder of Primal Kitchen. In 2006, he founded Mark's Daily Apple in order to empower people to take control of their health. Prior to starting Mark's Daily Apple, Mark was an accomplished runner and Triathlete, with a top 5 finish in the 1980 US National Marathon Championships and a qualifying spot for the 1980 US Olympic Trials. He was featured in an Outside Magazine article, calling him "The Pied Piper of Paleo" which is a true testament to his impact on growing the alternative health movement. In our conversation with Mark, we discuss his transition from athlete to entrepreneur, his multi-million dollar sale of Primal Kitchen to Kraft-Heinz, his journey from starting a frozen yogurt stand to launching a restaurant, his health principles, and most recently the launch of Mark's new company Peluva - a minimalist shoe company rethinking how we address foot health. Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein SPONSORSSponsorsThe 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 & MontanaAffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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 STAMPS1:40- Background6:40- Compelled to share successes9:35- Successes come from failures12:50- Mindset when starting the blog16:00- Other early players in the health space17:54- Gift of Writing25:00- Can you avoid white-knuckling health30:00- Primal blueprint34:00- This generation is not taking risks40:30- Mindset after taking out a 50K loan45:25- It may not be easy, so keep it simple47:20- Lessons learned selling to Kraft-Heinz49:20- What do people not understand about selling a business?54:25- What is the future of food?01:04:00- Secret of Chicken Bones01:12:00- Finding the right life partner01:16:00- What would Mark change about his life?

Rod is one of the brains behind Bitcoin Park in Nashville, an incubation and creative space centered around innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Rod has done an amazing job building community and creating a physical space for creators to come make their mark on the future of money. We had the chance to meet Rod for the first time when we were road-tripping through Nashville, and his energy and drive to create a future better than the present is inspiring. We loved our conversation with Rod and know that you will find some gold in this conversation!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein SPONSORSSponsorsThe 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 & MontanaAffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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: MAFIATIME STAMPS2:00- The start of Bitcoin park4:00- Local community5:40- What are the avenues of Bitcoin education7:30- “You have to be nuts to do this.”10:00- The ethos of personal responsibility in Bitcoin12:20- Taking ownership14:45- Life is proof of work22:20- Looking at life from 3 pegs24:00- Everyone should have a Podcast26:40- Family30:00- Beef Micro summit31:55- In-person events33:30- Improving the ranch36:00- Optimistic future37:00- Conviction in Bitcoin Park

Ste Lane is the host of Radical Health Radio, Heart and Soil's new podcast focusing on becoming the healthiest and happiest version of yourself. We were excited to have Ste on the podcast because he brings such a complete perspective on what it means to be happy and healthy. Ste was born in the UK and grew up with an interest in the world of health and wellness, eventually studying Sports Therapy. After his career as a mixed martial artist, Ste began focusing on how to share what he knows about health after studying it at university and applying it in athletics. He started Peak Primal Health to share his insights on how to apply his philosophy on healthy living. His balanced approach and depth of perspective spoke to us, and we can't wait to share this episode with you all - enjoy!We had the pleasure of joining Ste on an episode of Radical Health Radio a few weeks ago - check it out here!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSSponsorsThe 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 & MontanaAffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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: MAFIATIMESTAMPS1:10- Starting a podcast4:20- Walk the walk6:45- This is what you train for 10:00- Instant gratification culture 12:10- Intellectual obesity 19:20- The algorithm knows people more than themselves 22:00- Pros and Cons of Social media25:00- Learning with Action, not with thinking27:00 Starting a business 30:00- Perspective 37:00- Envy of others39:00- Willing to be a beginner43:00- Micro failures46:00- Problems are a feature of life.48:00- UK to Tennessee52:00- The impact of having a strong wife58:00- Messy action59:10- What does a day of eating look like? 01:06:00- Bring back the power of the pig 01:08:00- Lifestyle enhancements

Robert Breedlove is a bitcoiner and the host of the 'What is Money Show?' which covers the history of money and the theoretical implications of the advent of digital currencies, specifically Bitcoin. We had Robert on the show in August, but we wanted to do a deep dive into the importance of understanding money in the fast-changing world. With banks like Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank (among several other regional banks) feeling immense pressure, it's more important than ever to understand how money works and why we are living through a technological shift when it comes to money. If you do not understand Bitcoin, this episode should help break down why it's important to spend some time thinking about it. Our podcast is centered around health and wellness, however, we feel it's important to understand these topics in order to live a free, thriving life.  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 & MontanaAffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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: MAFIASHOW NOTES 1:00- Bitcoin Park 3:50- Background 7:45- What is money? 12:00- Money is a privilege in the U.S. 16:00- Money is technology 39:25- WTF happened in 1971? 41:00- Capitalism 45:00- Examples of broken money 59:00- “Don’t fight the fed.”01:02:00- Bitcoin for the first time01:09:30- Pain through government oppression 01:13:00- Bridging the gap to bitcoin01:19:00- Darwinian money01:27:10- Time preference   01:29:00- Bitcoin is beef01:35:00- Mistaken principals for being in a cult?01:40:00- Developing a dialog with the body01:43:20- Optimistic future

Steve Weatherford is not your average NFL punter. As a professional punter for 10 years, Steve accomplished more than most - he won a Super Bowl with the New York Football Giants, was voted the "fittest" man in the NFL, and won Walter Payton's Man of The Year Award in 2014. Since his playing days, Steve has taken his passion and love for life into the world of entrepreneurship, where he has become close friends with moguls like Jesse Itzler, Nick Bare, and Lewis Howes. His thirst for life and desire to lead other men in the right direction is incredibly honorable. Steve credits many of his recent transformations at a man and father to growing his relationship with God and becoming a stronger man in faith. We had a rich conversation with Steve and if you enjoyed it please leave a comment or review! In our conversation, we break down the keys to Steve's success and unpack the spiritual component of living a healthy and enriching life. 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 & MontanaAffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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: MAFIATIME STAMPS 1:45- Ironman Waco 2:30- Training with Natasha3:40- Humbling feat 7:11- How much dominion over my flesh do I have?17:20- Doing hard things tighter as a group19:15- Being vulnerable22:15- Deep relationships25:00 The call to be a leader30:00- The wisdom from God32:30- 4 simple verses38:30- My mind has been expanded40:00- Don’t mix signals50:00- God can use me for miracles01:00:00- End the show with a PrayerYou may like this episode if you want to learn more about:- How to become fit?- Why fitness of the body is important?- How to create a framework for health?- How to use Steve Weatherford's Warrior Compass to take your life to the next level?- Why doing races like the Leadville 100 can make you a better person?- How to develop a deeper relationship with God?- How to be a leader?

Matt Skoglund is the founder and owner of North Bridger Bison located in Wilsall, Montana. Matt wasn't always in Bison Ranching, however he has certainly found his passion and life mission. His ranch in Montana is dedicated to restoring the topsoil in Montana by raising Bison in the pasture. In our conversation with Matt, we discuss his journey into Bison ranching, his perspective on going "all-in" on something, and the history of Bison in America. The conversation really touches on a bit of everything from history, to the current ecological crisis, to Matt's entrepreneurial story. 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 & MontanaAffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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: MAFIATIME STAMPS 1:07- Mission Quote3:15- Backstory9:15- What called you about Bison?11:00- Bison and the relationship with the land17:00- Who is the largest Bison Rancher?18:00- Raising Cows vs. Bison26:00- Changes in the land28:00- Steps to building a Bison Ranch39:30- Developing the “backbone” to go all in on something44:00- Be ready to take some chances46:30- The Field Harvest56:16- Nutritional value of Bison 01:02:00- Book recommendations

Cynthia Thurlow is a renowned health expert with a background as a nurse practitioner and nutritionist. Her story became well-known through a famous Ted Talk she gave about intermittent fasting, where she explained the principles and benefits of fasting as a tool for better health. The talk has over 14 million views on YouTube and became one of the most widely shared videos on the power of fasting. Cynthia became well-known for her perspective on fasting, however, her own personal story is remarkable. She went from a near-death experience with a ruptured appendix to thriving on stage at her Ted Talk. In our conversation with Cynthia, we discussed: Is fasting the same for men and women?The benefit of fasting for better healthWhy do we need saturated fat?Recovering from a near-death experienceStrategies to make habits stickConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSPONSORSSponsorsPerennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaThe Carnivore Bar - 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarHoly Cow Beef - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from TexasFond Bone Broth - 15% OFF by using code 'MAFIA' REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!AffiliatesLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietHeart & 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!Pluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor!SPONSORS2:21- Backstory6:50- Learning about fasting12:30- Men vs. women when it comes to IF15:30- Benefits of different types of fasting24:30- Are females suffering from hormone deficiency?26:20- Optimizing fertility28:00- “The Triad"34:10- Tactics to make habits stick38:15- Honoring our anatomy41:40- "Eat the Yolk"49:00- Story around the famous TED talk50:00- The recovery processIf you have these questions you will love this episode:- How to intermittent fast?- What is intermittent fasting?- How long should I fast for?- Should women fast?- What are the benefits of fasting?- Why should I eat saturated fat?- What are the benefits of saturated fat?- How can I fix my hormones?