Aaron Alexander is the author of the Aligned Method and host of the Aligned Podcast. Aaron is best known for his fresh perspective on movement & lifestyle as it relates to overall health. He has worked with professional athletes, celebrities, and everyone in between to help find healing in their bodies and build true health. In our conversation with Aaron we discussed: - Masculinity: Are we missing a right of passage?- Creating a more playful and limitless lifestyle- Waking up to problems with conventional health advice- Nutrition: Is it really that important or that challenging?- The Body: How to heal it and overcome years of chronic stress?Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinSUPPORTING THE SHOWSponsorsThe Carnivore Bar - 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarHoly Cow Beef - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from TexasOptimal Carnivore - 10% OFF - Replace your daily vitamin with on the road, easy nutritionPerennial 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!Pluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor!Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!TIME STAMPS2:06- Backstory and align method6:22- Where to start?9:40- "Waking up" 13:12- Extremism vs. Alignment18:04- Cultivating interest in different physical pursuits22:44- Thoughts on learning and slowing down over time38:23- Work vs. play43:06- Things can just be normal44:00- The reason we do things46:00- Finding purpose50:19- Male relationships51:00- Finding role models58:00- The Body seeks to heal60:00- Experience in isolation1:01:53- Acute and Chronic stressors1:15:20- Stress control1:19:50- Find a professional or coach1:27:43- Having a right of passage1:36:10- Give yourself the right of passage1:40:29- Spiritualness

People often speak in regard to Mastery as if it's a simple formula. It's not. It takes relentless dedication, persistence, and above all else an insatiable love for the craft. Eddie Bravo, the subject of Zack Moore's new book Mastering the Metal: The Story of James Watson and Eddie Bravo. In our conversation with Zack, we discuss:- Growing through writing- Leaning into his artistic talent- His relationship and admiration for Eddie Bravo- What it takes to become a master?- The importance of surrounding yourself with greatnessConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Darryl Bosshardt provides one of the most critical and important perspectives on health we have had on the show. Darryl talks in-depth about the history of salt from preserving food (specifically meat) and the importance of salt in the diet. He dives deep into the history of salt from wars being fought over the resource to changing nutritional narratives around this vital compound. In our conversation with Darryl, we discuss: - The critical role of salt in the body- Misleading studies ruined salts reputation- What did we get wrong about salt in the 1950s?- Wars being fought over salt- How Redmond Real Salt came to be?- Why do animals not overdose on salt?Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Eric is an Endurance Athlete (5x Ironman), content creator and social media influencer, sponsored by dozens of consumer brands. Some of Eric’s partners include Vital Proteins, GNC, Ten Thousand, Beam, Lane Eight, Chipotle, and Whole Foods. Eric is also a health + wellness, tech, and hospitality entrepreneur / angel investor. Eric is the co-founder of Original Grain, a multi-unit, healthy-fast-casual restaurant, and XO Taco, a trendy-Mexican restaurant in Syracuse, NY. Championing innovative disruptors in the fitness/wellness space, Eric’s portfolio of angel investments include brands such as Ten Thousand, WellWell, and Swerve Fitness. In our conversation with Eric, we discussed his journey through Ironman, and how it propelled him to start taking his life more seriously. We also dove into his interest in helping brands grow and working with early-stage start-ups where he can make an impact on the company. Eric is an amazing guy and we know you will enjoy this interview!TIME STAMPS2:30-  Becoming an Ironman3:40- Eric’s epic fitness journey8:00- Investing in a personal trainer20:20- Triathlon community20:50- Saying dialed in and focused22:34- New ways of challenging himself24:00- Balance and lifestyle26.30- Design your environment to thrive28:10- Activities that move the needle29:58- The health and social benefits of Sauna32:00- Being a mentor37:14- What do you look for in brands?39:00- Advice on staying genuine43:00- Stories of bad brand deals45.00- Providing value50:00- Being competitive53:49- Approach to Nutrition57:25- Approach to recovery58:50- Block out time slots60:25- Sauna stories63:10- People to draw inspiration fromConnect 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 Bar - CODE 'MAFIA'Holy Cow Beef - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from TexasOptimal Carnivore - 10% OFF - Replace your daily vitamin with on-the-road, easy nutrition - CODE 'MAFIA'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!Pluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor!Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us!

SHOW NOTESDevon Levesque is not your average 30-year-old. At 23, and after 5 years of working in the hospitality sector, he began coaching clients on positive energy and his unique health practices, which quickly led him to start his first company. He is the founder of two companies; The DML Group, which invests in growth-stage health and wellness companies and Creator & Company, a digital marketing agency helping brands partner with the right influencers in the space. Devon and his team have invested and spearheaded marketing initiatives for some of the largest companies in the industry including Super Coffee, Playbook, Promix, ARENA, Gymshark, and more. Devon's success at an early age did not happen overnight, although it may seem that way. His history as an athlete has played an instrumental role in his ability to navigate the world of business, take more risks, and keep a level head in the face of challenging times. Aside from making investments in brands and growing companies in the health and wellness space, Devon is also known as the first person to ever bear crawl a marathon. Now, Devon is focused on building out the All Day Running Company with Jesse Itzler. Our conversation with Devon is the exact conversation we wish we had heard when we were 22 years old. If you enjoy this conversation, please share and leave a review!TIME STAMPS0:34 - How the Meat Mafia met Devon03:13 - Building Cedar Trunk Ranch16:48 - Surround yourself with the right people20:39 - Devon’s story of grinding and hustling32:40 - Creating the next big health brands38:24 - Investing in the best people40:10 - Framework for partnering with brands41:00 - The Importance of Philanthropy 44:47 - Inspiring other people46:00 - Building a "Board of Directors" for life48:05 - All-Day Running Co.51:50 - People getting healthier together 56:02 - Defining risk58:51 - Measuring success in life61:01 - Overcoming imposter syndrome63:22 - How do you think about legacy?Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Matt Schweitzer has spent his entire career working in the restaurant business. His most recent concept, HopDoddy, takes the classic American Burger joint and turns it up a notch. It's a clean, comfortable vibe with friendly staff and amazing food. They source locally from organic and regenerative farms doing things the right way. Matt got into the restaurant industry after graduating college, moving to a ski town, and finding work as staff at a local mountain restaurant. Since then, he has opened several restaurant concepts of his own and learned the ins and outs of the industry. In our conversation with Matt, we discuss: - The origin story of HopDoddy- Making it in the restaurant industry- Removing seed oils: Is it feasible at scale?- Learning to hunt & valuing the sacred ritual- Matt's athletic achievements trying to break recordsConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Dr. Jacey Folkers and Josh Whalen formed Blokes, a men's health and hormone optimization company, after seeing firsthand the side effects of hormone imbalance. Before founding Blokes, Josh struggled with his health - putting on weight, low energy, brain fog, and low sex drive. After doing some bloodwork, it became apparent he was struggling with what more and more men are struggling with today - low testosterone and poor hormone health. Josh made diet and lifestyle changes and started working with a specialist to improve his health. In our conversation with Dr. Folkers and Josh, we discuss: - Identifying hormone imbalances- The benefits of getting blood work done regularly- Making diet and lifestyle changes to fix hormonal health- The best habits you can form to improve your overall well-beingConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Making it to the professional ranks in any sport is against all odds. You battle the risk of injury, the consistent competitive grind, overcoming self-doubt, and much more. Baseball in particular presents an even greater number of factors working against each athlete in order to make the professional ranks. It's an amazing accomplishment to even make the major leagues, but to become an all-star is an even more remarkable accomplishment. Enter Joe Mantiply. Joe has played 9 years of professional baseball, and at 31 years old he finally had his break-out season, leading to the first all-star appearance of his professional career. Joe credits his success to his attention to detail and consistent approach to improving through intentional and focused practice each day. Joe's story is amazing and as two ex-baseball players, we enjoyed every minute of our conversation with him dissecting his mindset on becoming an All-Star.Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Dr. Brooke Miller owns Ginger Hill Angus and is a practicing physician. He's also the author of The Rancher Doctor Newsletter, where he shares his perspective on the medical and food system. In our conversation with Dr. Brooke, we dove deep into taking control of your health and prioritizing personal responsibility for understanding your body. His perspective on health is invaluable as he treated thousands of patients during the pandemic, and did so in the face of criticism for the methods in which he treated people. He has appeared on media appearances with Dr. Robert Malone and Dr. Peter McCullough. Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Joel Salatin is a visionary and thought leader when it comes to the future of food. Joel has been farming since he was a child, and he and his father pioneered the popularization of many of the regenerative principles people hear about today. His farm in Virginia is a true reflection of how prioritizing biodiversity and multi-species can create a resilient food supply. Joel shared his endless wisdom with us, discussing:- What is Food Insurance?- Cooking techniques for better health- Building resiliency over large-scale efficiency- Breaking down the idea of feeding the world- Feeding Japanese race horses with grain raised in IowaConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein