Straight Talk - Mind and Muscle Podcast

“There Is A Price To Pay For Peak Performance” I had a great chat with Brad Kearns of bradkearns.com, 57, is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record setting professional Speedgolfer, #1 USA-ranked Masters age 55-59 track&field high jumper in 2020, and former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete.He has written twenty books on diet, health, peak performance, and ancestral living, and is a popular speaker, retreat host, and face of the Primal Blueprint online multimedia educational courses. In 2017, The Keto Reset Diet became a New York Times bestseller, and briefly ranked as the #1 overall bestselling book on amazon.com. Brad hosts the B.rad podcast, covering healthy living, peak performance, and personal growth with his carefree style and lively sense of humor. Brad promotes a nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle transformation program he calls the “MOFO Mission,” designed to optimize male hormone function in order to maintain passion and competitive intensity throughout life. He told me about entering the Flow State to break the Guinness World Record, and how hard it really was to train for it. Brad was brutally honest abut what it takes to be in the top of the professional athlete field and how “nothing else matters, when you’re competing.” On the nutrition side, he talked about the pursuit of a “diet of maximum nutrient density.” - Modelling our ancestors but with SUFFICIENT carbohydrate intake. Brad elaborated on the health dangers of the Big 3- Refined Grains, Refined Sugars, Refined Seed Oils. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge n health, fitness, and is a great guy to chat to- it was a true pleasure. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge n health, fitness, and is a great guy to chat to- it was a true pleasure and you will get a LOT out of it, no matter if you are an athlete or just want to improve your health.You can find our more about Brad and his cutting edge work at https://bradkearns.com/
 And on INSTA at- Bradkearns1. https://www.instagram.com/bradkearns1/I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.netand you can listen to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.comthe best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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 I didn’t know what to expect talking to Brian- was I going to talk with a Football star, a clinical researcher, an inventor of unique gym equipment or a kid’s Coach?Well, I must tell you it was a perfect combination of all of these, and Brian tells his story so well and speaks with such passion that it is my true pleasure to share his journey with you.From his literal “ROCKY” story of how he became a professional football player, to his career ending back injury and on to his current coaching, speaking and entrepreneurial success, he is a unique individual.Brian is the Founder and Trainer of www.overachievesportsandspeed.com and has invented the patented SquatMax-MD, and The Henny Attachment.I think that if a sentence could sum him up it would be - HELPING ATHLETES REACH THEIR SHORT TERM GOALS and CHASE THEIR LONG-TERM DREAMS! You can find our more about Brian and his cutting edge work atwww.squatmax-md.comwww.thehenny.comAnd the insta links are at:https://www.instagram.com/hennyattachment/https://www.instagram.com/squatmaxmd/https://www.instagram.com/overachievess/Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/


I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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 Gary is a true “ Man’s Man.”

 Espousing Pat McNamara’s (@tmacsinc )mantra- “Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future, Perform in the Now- Gary became well known publicly for pleading guilty to fraudulently spending $45,000 in public funds with his Police Credit Card, lost nearly $2 million and found himself with a suicidal depression and a gambling addiction. Fast Forward 5 years and after starring in the intensely challenging SAS Australia “Hell Week” @sasaustralia he has been reborn and found his purpose in the next saga of his life’s journey. Now an ambassador for The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association - Mental Strength and Peak Performance Coach, Highly Sought After Speaker and Best Selling Author Gary calls on his unique experience and expertise to coach individuals and teams in high pressure fields to manage mental barriers for high performance. This show is an eye opener - into mental health, turning adversity and failures into success, and as usual, STRAIGHT TALK about all of his journey and lessons learned. You can find out more about Gary at www.garyfahey.com And on Insta at www.instagram.com/strong.mend/ @strong.mend

Today I had a sit down with Ryan Gilbert- Former NZ Army Soldier and Creator of www.phorge.co.nz and Kiwi Lines Forest Retreat iin the South Island of New Zealand.Ryan developed these facilities for both himself and to help others learn the benefits of Cold Water Immersion Therapy, Breath work in order to teach and train people in Stress Management.This formed his purpose in life after the identity change of leaving the military and has also helped him overcome his own physical injuries and achieve better mental health.Working with Dion Jensen of the Lion Academy has helped Ryan take this from an idea into the business realm and I am honoured to have interviewed him at the genesis of @phorgetraining ;s success.You can find Ryan at: www.phorge.co.nzAnd on Insta @ https://www.instagram.com/phorgetraining/In his words - "PHORGE is designed to help people help themselves by providing training processes where attendees gain the skills they can use to make incremental steps towards evolutionary goals. Breathwork meditation is a simple and intuitive skill, with multi-faceted benefits for mind, body, and soul activation.Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/


I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/“Emotions Assassinate The Truth”Well-it is not often that I find myself lost for words- but that sure did happen during this show.If you have ever needed to hear how to take RESPONSIBILITY for your own life and circumstances , then this man makes Jock Willink look like a mere student. ( sorry Jocko)A sit down with the World Famous Marcus AURELIUS Anderson 0Ted Talk Speaker, Author, Soldier, Consultant and in may mind a true STOIC.One of the most insightful and thoughtful men I have ever met, Marcus however is never caught in the “Paralysis by Analysis” Trap.He was however, Paralysed and left a quadriplegic at 38 yrs of age due to a military career, preparing to go to Afghanistan on Operations with the 10th Mountain Division (of Blackhawk Down fame). While training to deploy with the United States Army Marcus suffered a serious spinal injury. During the ensuing surgery he died on the operating table twice.Using the “Best way out is always through” mentality, Marcus overcame his disability and lifted himself form the darkest off depths to the dizzying highs of his famous Ted Talk, Authoring his book “the Gift of Adversity” and his podcast “Acta Non Verba”.Without further ado- I give you Marcus AURELIUS Anderson- a 2022 STOIC.Mindset Coach to Elite CEO's, Leaders and Entrepreneurs Author of "The Gift of Adversity” https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Adversity-Overcoming-Paralysis-Purpose/dp/1978225547 TEDx and International Keynote Speaker https://youtu.be/iXicUawrH6o Host of ACTA NON VERBA Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/1B0gkbZbEI7Htnl69sFlq2You can find Marcus at: https://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/ Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/


I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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Commander Joe Dituri- "A Cocktail For Curing TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)”I had an amazing talk with US Navy Commander Joe DIturi (ret) ( aka Dr Deep Sea) who is just an absolute legend. In fact he had just finished teaching a class before we started recording.After serving 29 years in the US Navy he is still giving back to the Special Operations community.He spoke so knowledgeably about the use of Ketones to support and enhance Warfighter performance,, Preventing seizures and Helping brain performance.We went on to speak about Transition from Military to Civilian life and why are so many Special Forces guys so good at getting qualified as Professors, Doctors, and Masters Degrees in their later lives.He speaks about the bridge between military and academia.Such a fun and charismatic guy he was a joy to speak to, but he really surprised me when he spoke about his own car accident and Traumatic Brain Injury.You can literally see my jaw drop when he revealed he has actually developed a “cocktail for curing TBI “and therefore Suicide Prevention at the University of South Florida.Doing everything to SAFELY increase cerebral blood flow. The studies show that they are CURING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY at his University. READ, THAT, AGAIN.This is a must watch/listen for anyone who knows someone who plays contact sports, is current or former military or someone who has or knows someone who has experienced a TBI and is in trouble. 
You can find Joe at https://drdeepsea.com/On Insta at https://www.instagram.com/drdeepsea/I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored today by www.armsads.com Tony Blauer- The Father of Modern Day Scientific Self Defense."Teaching People How To Choose Courage"Tony is one of the few Combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector.Featured on the cover of pretty much every "Martial Arts" Magazine in the past, I wanted to find out how Tony has brought his life saving craft into the modern era and successfully navigated the post 2020 lockdowns and his answers are  inspirational.I asked Tony about such things as- The difference between martial arts and actual combat - Mindset vs Skill Set - Inventing the Spear Garage GymSome of the wisdom you will hear and learn about in this show are: "Only those who manage their fear, manage the fight, Make fear your copilot, not your backseat driver, The mind navigates the body, Instinct, Intuition, Intelligence."Tony spoke with such wisdom and passion  and  is a wealth of knowledge and it was an honour to share some of his story on the show today.You can find more about Tony atFree guide MAKING FRIENDS WITH FEAR - https://getknowfear.com/e-book1 His main website https://www.blauertrainingsystems.com/ GARAGE GYM SELF-DEFENSE - https://blauerspear.com/ggc Instagram training page - https://www.instagram.com/spear.system/“When the history of this Warrior Renaissance, this Golden Age of Warriors, is written, Tony Blauer will be remembered as one of the great pioneers who propelled us forward to the next evolutionary step in warriorhood.”-Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.) Director, Killology Research Group, Author, ON KILLING

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I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored today by www.armsads.com Tony Blauer- The Father of Modern Day Scientific Self Defense."Teaching People How To Choose Courage"Tony is one of the few Combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector.Featured on the cover of pretty much every "Martial Arts" Magazine in the past, I wanted to find out how Tony has brought his life saving craft into the modern era and successfully navigated the post 2020 lockdowns and his answers are  inspirational.I asked Tony about such things as- The difference between martial arts and actual combat - Mindset vs Skill Set - Inventing the Spear Garage GymSome of the wisdom you will hear and learn about in this show are: "Only those who manage their fear, manage the fight, Make fear your copilot, not your backseat driver, The mind navigates the body, Instinct, Intuition, Intelligence."Tony spoke with such wisdom and passion  and  is a wealth of knowledge and it was an honour to share some of his story on the show today.You can find more about Tony atFree guide MAKING FRIENDS WITH FEAR - https://getknowfear.com/e-book1 His main website https://www.blauertrainingsystems.com/ GARAGE GYM SELF-DEFENSE - https://blauerspear.com/ggc Instagram training page - https://www.instagram.com/spear.system/“When the history of this Warrior Renaissance, this Golden Age of Warriors, is written, Tony Blauer will be remembered as one of the great pioneers who propelled us forward to the next evolutionary step in warriorhood.”-Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.) Director, Killology Research Group, Author, ON KILLING

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What it’s like being the Head PTI for NZ SAS”I had the pleasure to reconnect with an old friend of mine today- Scott Cottier. Scott was my Physical Training Instructor (PTI) in the NZ Army and then also in the 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Group when I was a Commando.Scott’s goal after becoming a PTI was always to become the “Head Trainer” for the SAS and he accomplished this in 2006 and served there for 6 years- improving the application of Physical Training for the Tier 1 Special Forces Unit and I can say from personal experience he did a great job.He is a man who epitomises the “Unrelenting g Pursuit of Excellence” and is a wealth of knowledge about functional elite fitness and now uses this to improve.success in corporates, teams and individuals.Scott takes what looks at first sight to be an unconventional and brutal approach in applying his craft, but you will find out in the show, after training such high performing individuals and warfighters, you will find his approach refreshingly honest and applicable.Listen in for the story I tell about when we had him in the Kill House with live rounds whizzing past his head, he has a great sense of humour and it has been an honour to watch his successful journey and positivity.You can find Scott at scott@specforce.co.nzI am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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This show, as always, was a true honour to create.Originally planned to be Pat McNamara of Delta Force, Joe Hotai of Australian SAS and Clint Emerson of Seal Team 6 and CIA, Clint couldn't make it due to a book launch commitment for " The Rugged Life". SO as always with Special Forces types, we pushed on and achieved the mission objective ( Sorry Clint) and it turned out to be an amazing show. We spoke about how Special Forces skills  can carry over to everyday life and self defence.The differences and similarities between the units they have all worked for, and worked alongside. Pat served with the US Green Berets, Served in the Cold War in Berlin and Soviet Germany and then on to 12 yrs in Delta Force and finished the Sergeants Major Academy.

Joe served in the NZ Army, Passed NZSAS Selection and Cycle of training. He then served with 4 RAR Commandos and went on to pass Australian SAS  Selection and served with them for 5 yrs. They speak with such wisdom and humility and I am sure you will be surprised at their openness. From Seal Team 6, Ranger Battalion, FBI HRT, British SAS,  US Airforce JTAC to name a few- they have worked with them all. Watch out for the middle of. the show where I may be the only person who has stumped Pat with a question!! It is hilarious. This show is a rare insight into the mindset of former Special Forces Operators and how we are currently using our knowledge, training and skills to help others, ourselves, and our loved ones.

Thanks to Pat and Joe once again for being guests and creating such awesome content for the world audience and I look forward to the next time we chat.You can find JOE at- https://linktr.ee/joehotai and on INSTA at- www.instagram.com/joehotai/ You can find PAT at  www.tmacsinc.com and on INSTA at https://www.instagram.com/tmacsinc/

And shout out again for Clint Emerson's new book The Rugged Life on Amazon.Subscribe for more amazing tips, interviews and wisdom from phenomenal guests ------- And get your ** FREE ** copy of my 5 day Meal Plan and Exercise eBook here: https://realketonesaustralia.com/


I am Damian Porter , Former Special Forces Operator, High Performance Living Coach from www.eatwellmovewell.net and you can listen to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by www.realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market to reduce anxiety, enhance brain performance and supply twice as much energy as glucose.

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