
The Born Primitive Podcast
On the new Born Primitive Podcast, you’ll hear from Born Primitive co-founder and CEO Bear Handlon, VP Tony Strasiser, core members of the Born Primitive team, as well as athletes, business leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and others about ways you can take your life and pursuits to the next level.
Latest episodes

Jul 30, 2024 • 56min
Nick “Chewy” Albin: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Shaped My Life and Purpose - Ep. 52
Nick "Chewy” Albin is the creator of Chewjitsu, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling. His videos offer insights on improving training and lifestyle both on and off the mat.
Check out his YouTube content at Chewbjj, and for jiu-jitsu enthusiasts, his e-book "Focused Jiu Jitsu" is available at chewjitsutraining.com.
Nick also hosts The Chewjitsu Podcast, covering topics like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, training, diet, health, injury prevention, Q&A sessions, and interviews.
Follow him on Instagram @chewjitsu.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 6min
5x CrossFit Champion Mat Fraser: The Extreme Discipline it Took to Succeed - Ep. 51
Mat Fraser, a five-time CrossFit champion, discusses his transition from athlete to entrepreneur, launching an app for athletes, new affiliate programming for gyms, building a supplement brand, sacrifices in his athletic journey, importance of military spouses in CrossFit, and extreme dedication of elite athletes like Kobe Bryant.

Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
Wildfit Founder Eric Edmeades: Debunking Misconceptions Around Nutrition and Practical Advice For Optimal Living - Ep. 50
Today’s guest is Eric Edmeades, an author, speaker, entrepreneur and leading expert in Behavioral Change Dynamics.
Eric is the author of The Evolution Gap, and Post Diabetic. He is also the founder and CEO of the WILDFIT® health transformation program. You can find the podcast UNFORGETTABLE on all major platforms.
Learn more at ericedmeades.com and keep up with Eric on Instagram @ericedmeades.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 58min
Hollywood Stuntman Kevin Cassidy: Falling Down to Find Yourself - Ep. 49
Kevin Cassidy is a seasoned Hollywood stuntman known for his work on blockbuster films such as The Dark Knight Rises, The Other Guys, and numerous Marvel movies. In addition to his stunt career, he founded Ninja Nation and authored his memoir, Falling Down to Find Myself. Kevin's life philosophy emphasizes that who you are is more important than what you are.
You can learn more about Kevin at https://kevincass.com/
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 24min
Navy SEAL Commander Sean Glass: Mission-Driven Leadership - Setting Your Team Up for Success - Ep. 48
On today's episode, Bear and Tony talk to Sean Glass.
Sean is a former Navy Seal, combat leader, COO and, currently, a leadership instructor at Echelon Front. Upon returning from combat duty in Iraq, Sean was put in charge of training West Coast Seal teams.
Follow Sean on Instagram @seanglassactual and learn more about Echelon Front at echelonfront.com
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Jun 25, 2024 • 46min
CrossFit Champion Sam Briggs: Strength, Resilience, and a Champion's Mindset - Ep. 47
On today's show, Bear and Tony talk to Crossfit champion, Sam Briggs.
Sam is best known for winning the 2013 CrossFit Games where she was declared the Fittest Woman on Earth. She’s qualified for the CrossFit Games many times, finishing in the top five, four times.
Before getting into CrossFit, Sam was a firefighter with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. She took a break from firefighting to focus full time on CrossFit, but retired from CrossFit in 2022 to return to life as a firefighter.
In 2020, Sam released her autobiography, Start Your Engines: My Unstoppable CrossFit Journey.
You can follow Sam on Instagram @bicepslikebriggs.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 28min
WWII Veteran Ben Miller: Recounting Experiences from D-Day to Liberation - Bonus Episode
D-Day Series: Bonus Episode
Ben Miller, a WWII veteran and former 82nd Airborne Division medic, recounts his experiences from landing on Utah Beach in Normandy to the liberation of concentration camps. Despite being in active combat zones, Miller, marked with the red cross of a medic, carried no weapon. His duties focused on evacuating the wounded and providing medical aid to all in need, showcasing the courage and compassion of non-combat roles during the war.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 22min
Understanding Stress, Hormones, and Human Connections with Dr. Jade Teta - Ep. 46
Dr. Teta is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and integrative physician. He’s a renowned expert in physical and personal development, specializing in functional endocrinology, metabolic conditioning, and humanistic psychology.
Dr. Teta has also authored books in personal development and health and contributed to key texts like the "Textbooks of Natural Medicine" and "Integrative Sexual Health." Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in transpersonal psychology and a certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Follow Dr. Teta on Instagram @jadeteta.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 21min
Dr. Kate Pate: Psychedelics and Non-Traditional Approaches To Healing - Ep. 45
Today’s guest is Ph.D. neurophysiologist Dr. Kate Pate.
Besides her role as a neurophysiologist, Dr. Pate is an entrepreneur, researcher, coach, and humanist. She advocates for and educates military service members, veterans, and first responders on all aspects of health, emphasizing functional and non-traditional approaches to healing. Her primary objectives include helping others find the path to healing that works best for them, changing the narrative around how we discuss health in our communities, and ultimately, removing the stigma associated with diagnoses and asking for help.
Kate is also the founder of Coruna Medical, a military-specific medical device company that creates innovative solutions for administering medical care in austere environments. She has served on multiple Boards and worked with numerous organizations in the veteran, human performance, and psychedelic spaces, including the NFL, Heroic Hearts Project, Psychedelic Medicine Association, and SOFlete.
To learn more about Dr. Kate, follow her on Instagram @doc.pate
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Jun 4, 2024 • 52min
Former NFL Player Donnie Edwards: Patriotism and The Best Defense Foundation’s Mission to Reunite Vets on the Battlefield - Ep. 44
D-Day Series Part 2
Today’s guest is Donnie Edwards, former NFL player and founder of the Best Defense Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to caring for our veterans and their families.
Donnie was only one of eight players in the history of the NFL to record more than 20 interceptions and 20 sacks during his career. He began his career as an All-American Collegiate at UCLA before going onto play thirteen seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Diego Chargers.
Today, Donnie dedicates his time to the Best Defense Foundation’s mission to reunite Veterans on the Battlefield.
Learn more about the Best Defense Foundation at bestdefensefoundation.org
Keep up with Donnie on Instagram @donnie_edwards
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