The Less Doing Podcast

Subscribe to the podcast on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2) Also Check out Ari's book "[Less Doing, More Living](http://www.lessdoingbook.com/)" Leave Your Questions for the Podcast [HERE](https://www.speakpipe.com/LessDoingPodcast) Get More Great Content and Full Show Notes at [LessDoing.com](http://www.lessdoing.com/) # Episode 108 **Summary:** In Episode #108 Ari sits down with [Chris Kelly](http://www.nourishbalancethrive.com/blog/2014/02/27/christopher-kelly-bsc/) of [NourishBalanceThrive](http://www.nourishbalancethrive.com/), a digitally-based consulting firm with the end-goal of improving personal well-being by integrating the latest in modern scientific testing with age-old natural health solutions. During their conversation, Ari and Chris discuss the origins of NourishBalanceThrive, functional versus dysfunctional medicine and advantages of personal medical testing. **Sponsored By:** Time Stamped Show Notes: - 23:41 – The introduction of Chris Kelly, the founder of _Nourish, Balance, Thrive_ - 24:15 – Chris shares some background on his story, particularly his health issues - 26:57 – The Auto-Immune Protocol - 28:38 – Genetics were not the sole cause of Chris’ condition - 29:00 – Implementing dietary changes helped Chris dramatically improve his mental clarity - 29:30 – Functional medicine versus dysfunctional medicine - 32:40 – Specialists in the medical field _can be _totally uninformed as to the real solution to physical problems - 34:15 – Other than the Auto-Immune Protocol, what are the some additional methodologies used by Chris? - 34:55 – Adequate sleep - 35:00 – Stress reduction - 37:20 – Exercise - 35:18 – Adrenal stress profile and the significance of high cortisol levels - 36:35 – Cortisol defines circadian rhythm…when you can’t fall asleep, you are experiencing a corisol spike - 38:00 – There is only one physiological response to stress and that is to put “_long-term building projects_” (immunity, fertility, digestion) on hold - 40:12 – The cool thing about lab testing according to Chris - 40:56 – Organic acid testing - 42:45 – The common supplements that people are most frequently deficient in - 44:23 – The majority of Chris’ clients are digital - 45:58 – What information is typically garnered from stool testing? - 48:00 – _What are your Top 3 Personal Tips to be More Effective?_ - 48:20 – Listen to the Less Doing Podcast - 49:05 – Break the big problem down into steps; create a pseudo code to solve problems - 49:44 – Take time to implement improvement strategies (guided meditation, better diet, exercise, etc.) - 50:25 – Everybody has stress and there is _no way to avoid it_ - 51:10 – Understand that more is not _more _when it comes to exercise - 51:30 – Only do cardio in forms where you _love _it, don’t just do it to do it. - 51:40 – NourishBalanceThrive.com – 50% discount for anyone using the code: _lessdoing_ **7 Key Points:** 1. Diet and environment can dramatically impact performance; don’t give up on self-improvement because of poor genetics 2. The Auto-Immune Protocol is an extremely beneficial dietary methodology for lifestyle enhancement 3. Obtaining adequate sleep, appropriate exercise and the _right kind _of exercise is essential to achieving mental clarity 4. Cortisol _defines _the circadian rhythm 5. There is only one physiological response to stress and that is to put “_long-term building projects_” (immunity, fertility, digestion) on-hold 6. Break big problems into steps (pseudo-code) in order to better find resolutions 7. More is not necessarily better when it comes to exercise, particularly regarding cardio **Resources Ment

# Episode 107 **Summary:** In Episode #107 Ari shares a wonderful conversation with John Lee Dumas of _[Entrepreneur On Fire](http://www.entrepreneuronfire.com/)_, a 7-day a week podcast featuring interviews with successful and inspiring entrepreneurs. During the interview, Ari and John share some of the secrets behind the formation of their respective podcasts, as well as what they feel contributes to a successful show. **Sponsored By:** [Calton Nutrition](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/) – One of the best resources available for weight management, lifestyle medicine and micronutrient deficiency. Jayson and Mira Calton are the authors of [Rich Food, Poor Food](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/rich-food-poor-food/)and the creators of [Nutreince](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/nutreince/), [SKINNYFat](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/skinnyfat/) and [IN.POWER](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/inpower/). Go to [LessDoing Live](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin) and sign up for an informational call about the LessDoing Live Event in May 2015 to receive a free gift from Calton Nutrition. Also, enjoy these complementary coupon codes for Nutreience ($10lessdoing) and SKINNYFat/IN.POWER ($5lessdoing). **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 17:00 – Introduction of the _Entrepreneur on Fire_; John Lee Dumas - 17:38 – John shares the story of how he transitioned from the life of “an army guy” to the life of a podcaster - 18:08 – John tried a number of different careers between the ages of 26 and 32 before finding his niche - 19:43 – The importance and difficulty of sourcing interviews for a 7-day a week podcast - 21:40 – John had 40 episodes recorded and edited _before _going on iTunes - 23:10 – John has remained consistent in his interview format throughout his 750+ recordings - 24:39 – Explanation of why John publishes the EOF revenue publically on his website - 28:27 – The process of making the _Entrepreneur On Fire_ podcast - 32:15 – Why John chose to _not_ do transcripts - 33:55 – Besides podcasting, John also does mentoring and runs a mastermind class - 37:50 – John’s Top 3 Tips for Being More Effective - 38:00 – Use _[Schedule Once](http://www.scheduleonce.com/)_, a digital scheduling tool - 38:36 – The_ [Pomodoro Technique](http://pomodorotechnique.com/)_ - 39:07 – Skype - 39:50 – [EOFire.com](http://www.entrepreneuronfire.com/) **7 Key Points:** 1. It’s OK to wander and drift…without doing so, it’s that much more difficult to find a passion 2. When first getting started in any new venture, particularly podcasting, allow yourself a buffer 3. Do not commit to a lifestyle where you are forced to talk to people you don’t want to talk to, about things you don’t want to talk about 4. The road to success is not easy, it requires commitment and resilience 5. Find a strategy for success and then be consistent 6. Transparency – whether it pertains to success or failure – can be a powerful motivator 7. Use technology tactfully to improve efficiency **Resources Mentioned:** - [Oh, The Places You’ll Go](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh,_the_Places_You%27ll_Go!) – Famous Dr. Seuss book - [Impossible](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1181257820/impossible-0) – A Kickstarter for the _first _electric bicycle that will fit in a backpack - [NYC City Bike Share](https://www.citibikenyc.com/) – A public bike sharing program in New York City - [CityMapper](https://citymapper.com/) – An app that will show you traveling times for walking, biking and public transit in real-time - [Conspire](https://www.conspire.com/welcome) – An app that shows people the _best _path to getting in touch with others, _without_sending a contact request - [Print Hug](https://www.printhug.com/) – An IFTTT-ready app that all

# Episode 106 **Summary:** In Episode #106 Ari talks with Benjamin Rubin of the [Change Collective](https://www.changecollective.com/), a platform specifically designed to help people change themselves by creating new habits and employing technology to their advantage. During the interview, Ari and Ben exchange thoughts on the keys to facilitating change, the strategy behind the Change Collective platform and the real value of _Inbox Zero_. **Sponsored By:** [Calton Nutrition](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/) – One of the best resources available for weight management, lifestyle medicine and micronutrient deficiency. Jayson and Mira Calton are the authors of [Rich Food, Poor Food](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/rich-food-poor-food/)and the creators of [Nutreince](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/nutreince/), [SKINNYFat](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/skinnyfat/) and [IN.POWER](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/inpower/). Go to [LessDoing Live](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin) and sign up for an informational call about the LessDoing Live Event in May 2015 to receive a free gift from Calton Nutrition. Also, enjoy these complementary coupon codes for Nutreience ($10lessdoing) and SKINNYFat/IN.POWER ($5lessdoing). **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 25:11 – The introduction of Ben Rubin and his business, the Change Collective - 26:15 – Ben discusses how he stumbled upon the importance of behavior change - 27:45 – The types of behavior that Change Collective is looking to change - 27:56 – Health and Wellness - 28:09 – Personal Development - 28:20 – Professional Development - 28:48 – Emotional self-regulation is a behavior Ben continues to struggle with and work on - 29:35 – Ben explains how the platform of Change Collective actually works - 32:12 – Ben lists the five courses currently available on the Change Collective platform - 33:55 – Ben discusses the courses to be added to the Change Collective platform in the future - 35:27 – The techniques for staying on the most effective path - 35:50 – There are generalities, but it’s genuinely entirely dependent on the individual - 37:00 – Tailoring the right message to be delivered at the right time is the ultimate goal of the Change Collective platform - 37:55 – The challenge in finding the _balance_ between going too hard and too soft in facilitating change - 39:39 – The _Captain _versus the _Claw_ - 41:41 – Ben talks about the _timing _behind changing a habit - 44:03 – Ari asks Ben about the importance of _Inbox Zero_ - 45:28 – Ben identifies the changes that have occurred for him after reaching _Inbox Zero_ - 46:34 – Ari explains why he sees _Inbox Zero _as a keystone habit - 48:21 – Ben’s Top 3 Personal Tips for Being More Effective - 48:33 – Meditation - 49:07 – Weightlifting - 49:33 – A daily and weekly review system - 50:30 – [ChangeCollective.com](https://www.changecollective.com/) **7 Key Points:** 1. The Change Collective looks to improve upon health & wellness, personal development and professional development 2. The path to effective change is entirely dependent on the individual 3. Tailoring the right message to be delivered at the right time is key to facilitating change 4. When seeking change, strike a balance between the _hard _and the _soft_ 5. _Inbox Zero_ is a keystone habit that _everyone _should prescribe to 6. Meditation and exercise are key to being more effective 7. Establishing a daily review system, even a journal, is a great way to track and encourage change **Resources Mentioned:** - [Calton Nutrition Vitamin Quiz](https://www.caltonnutrition.com/multivitamin-quiz/) – A quiz from Calton Nutrition designed to evaluate strength of your multivitamin - [Change Collective](https://www.changecollectiv

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Also Check out Ari's book "Less Doing, More Living" Get More Great Content and Full Show Notes at LessDoing.com # Episode 105 **Summary:** In Episode #105 chats with [Tripp Lanier](http://thenewmanlife.com/) men’s coach and creator of _The New Man Podcast._ During their conversation, Tripp and Ari discuss the common pitfalls facing the average man, our unhealthy willingness to “tolerate,” and the unbelievable power of “no”. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 19:48 – Ari introduces his guest, Tripp Lanier - 20:42 – How Tripp became a men’s coach - 21:49 – Having conversations that change people’s lives is at the core of everything Tripp does - 23:00 – Continue to learn and continue to be coached - 23:50 – Why specifically a men’s coach, as opposed to being a women’s coach as well? - 25:00 – The two men Tripp deals with most: - 25:18 – Men that have found success but not happiness - 26:12 – Men that have relationship questions and concerns - 28:00 – Many problems or issues are simply rooted in communication - 28:20 – How much of your world dedicated to pleasing other people, to not letting them down? - 29:00 – Where are you _tolerating _things? - 29:18 – Are you engaging in relationships out of fear a fear based placed or because it’s actually important? - 29:40 – People are too afraid that their relationships can’t survive healthy conflict - 31:00 – What is the main fear in the average man? - 32:10 – Men usually set up their lives to avoid conflict - 32:30 – Listening to language is the key to getting someone to avoid their fear of conflict - 34:09 – Do men feel overwhelmed purely out of fear, or are there other aspects at play? - 34:35 – Defeating the feeling of being overwhelmed is impossible if a man is making himself out to be the victim or looking to play the “blame game” - 35:30 – Men want to feel _free_ - 36:14 – A willingness to say “no” and endure temporary discomfort are key to finding what we truly want - 37:18 – A man should not spend his life trying to carry 11 gallons of water in a 10 gallon bucket - 37:29 – What Tripp tries to improve about himself - 37:43 – Struggles to restrain himself from the “need to be doing more” feeling - 39:00 – What can I do to make myself feel more _free_ today? - 39:45 – The time is _now_; How can I create my day in the service of _now_ - 40:05 – The irony is in that today’s world of instant gratification, people will seek out everything _except _that which they _really _want - 40:15 – It’s scary to have a blank canvas…it’s a lot easier to do what we are told - 41:05 – Tripp’s morning routine - 41:30 – The importance of _remembering_ who you are and what you have done - 42:13 – Don’t get distracted by the shiny thing - 42:50 – What Tripp offers in the way off services - 44:28 – What are your _Top 3 Personal Tips for Being More Effective?_ - 44:49 – Have fun - 44:51 – Know what you want - 44:53 – Say “no” - 45:09 – The power of “no” is one of the most difficult things to master because we are so_afraid_ of the conflict it may invite - 45:49 – [TheNewManLife.com](http://thenewmanlife.com/) **7 Key Points:** 1. Continue to learn and continue to be coached. 2. Men are frequently setting up their lives to avoid conflict at all costs...this is a mistake. 3. Every man needs to identify where he is simply tolerating things. 4. Dedicating oneself to the service of _now_ is key to achieving happiness and peace. 5. Do not get distracted by the “shiny thing”, stay on-course 6. Be willing to say “no” and endure the temporary discomfort that comes with it. 7. Knowing when to say “no” is th

# Episode 104 ** ** **Summary:** In Episode #104 Ari talks with [Ronda Collier](http://www.sweetwaterhrv.com/about.shtml), CEO of SweetWater Health™, a company striving to revolutionize mobile health monitoring and stress management by combining verified medical research with the most recent mobile-tech innovations. During their conversation, Ari and Ronda touch on the frequently overlooked value of Heart Rate Variability and the future of health technology. ** ** **Sponsored By:** [BulletProof Chocolate Bars](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upgradedself.com%2Fchocolate-bars) – _Bulletproof Chocolate Bars are made from the best organic raw cocoa powder and cacao butter available. These chocolate bars are sugar-free, low-glycemic alternatives to the low quality, sugary chocolate bars you can find anywhere._ ** ** **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 02:05 – Happy Thanksgiving from Ari and the Less Doing Team! - 02:55 – Felix and Ari address tryptophan - Editor’s Note: Ari mentions that tryptophan occurs _naturally _in the body – this is **not-accurate** - 03:25 – Tryptophan is not what makes us tired…overeating makes us tired - 07:56 – June 9th-12th of 2015, Ari will speak at the _Fortune_ Leadership Summit - 19:27 – Ronda discusses her background and the journey to founding [SweetWater Health](http://www.sweetwaterhrv.com/sb.shtml) - 20:40 – HRV: Heart-Rate Variability - 22:28 – It’s not that stress is a _bad_ thing of and in itself…it’s how quickly we can recover from that stress. - 23:00 – Why should we care about HRV? Why even track it? - 25:55 – [SweetBeat](http://www.sweetwaterhrv.com/sb.shtml) and how the SweetWater apps work - 27:00 – The SweetWater and the Vital Connect [HealthPatch](http://www.vitalconnect.com/healthpatch) - 29:57 – HRV has been used by athletes for decades to help them mitigate the risks of overtraining - 29:05 – How can HRV monitoring work for a non-athlete? - 30:50 – SweetBeat can alert people to everyday behaviors that induce commonly overlooked stress - 32:10 – Meditation has _always_ been a challenge for Ari - 33:15 – How Ronda personally uses her HRV monitoring tools - 33:39 – _The bucket of willpower_ - 34:30 – When HRV is low; do busy work. When HRV is high; do creative work - 34:45 – When you are “in-flow”, HRV starts to go up naturally - 35:32 – Food sensitivity and how it relates to stress - 39:10 – Most people are not aware of modest heart rate spikes - 40:23 – The future of SweetBeat - 41:35 – The value of correlation - 43:27 – Ronda’s Top 3 Tips for Being More Effective: - 43:43 – Improving nutrition; eating fresh - 44:00 – Being self-aware of what’s going on inside your body - 44:30 – Exercise, even minimally, every single day - - 45:10 – BeatHealthy.com ** ** **7 Key Points:** 1. The heart does not beat at a consistent interval like a metronome 2. Stress isn’t “bad”; How we react to it – our inability to come down – is what makes it bad 3. People who are in constant “fight or flight” mode normalize stress in their brains, which makes it difficult for them to institute change because these individuals don’t “feel” stressed 4. Monitoring HRV is a great way to maximize recovery from physical training _and _keep track of stress 5. When HRV levels are low do “busy work”; When they are high do “creative work” 6. Sensitivity to certain foods can significantly impact stress and HRV levels 7. Good nutrition, consistent exercise and self-awareness are the pillars of healthy living ** ** **Resources Mentioned:** - [Import.IO](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fimport.io%2F) – A

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Show Notes: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Also Check out Ari's book "Less Doing, More Living" Get More Great Content at LessDoing.com Co-hosted by Dave Rael (raelyard.com) and Nick Sonnenberg (calvinapp.com) **Episode 102** **Summary:** In Episode #102, Ari sits down for a conversation with budding entrepreneur Andrea Loubier, CEO of Mailbird to discuss the impressive growth of the successful PC-based email client, as well as the perks and pitfalls of email in general. ** ** **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 01:02 – Ari introduces two guest hosts: Dave Rael and Nick Sonnenberg - 01:28 – Dave Rael introduces himself, Owner of [RaelYard.com](http://raelyard.com/) - 01:50 – [Nick Sonnenberg](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fpub%2Fnicholas-sonnenberg%2F13%2Fa34%2F4)introduces himself, CEO of[Calvin](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calvinapp.com%2F) - 22:05 – Interview with Andrea Loubier opens - 22:25 – Andrea explains_what_ Mailbird is - 23:20 – Definition of what makes Mailbird _different_from similar applications - 24:15 – Mailbird focuses on productivity and reaching “Inbox zero” - 24:35 – The special features of Mailbird - 25:07 – What is _Wingman_? What is the goal of_Wingman_? - 28:41 – In what ways do people use email inefficiently? - 29:09 – Some people let email dictate their daily workflow - 30:40 – Andrea is an “inbox zero” kind of woman - 31:00 – Mailbird is based in Bali - 31:23 – How Mailbird ended up in Bali - 33:28 – Andrea notes her love of working in Bali - 34:12 – The rarity of a woman moving overseas and founding a business - 35:25 – The entrepreneurial community of Bali - 36:15 – [Startup Getaway](http://startupgetaway.co/), A co-living, co-working community space in Bali - 37:19 – [Hubud](http://www.hubud.org/), [The Salty Volt](http://saltyvolt.com/), [Lineup Hub](http://lineuphub.co/), [Wave](http://www.wavebali.com/) - 37:54 – The majority of the Mailbird team is based in Indonesia, but not necessarily in Bali. They also have team members in Copenhagen, Denmark - 39:37 – What Andrea has learned from the hiccups of outsourcing work - 41:40 – Andrea’s top 3 tips for people who want to be more effective: - 41:56 – Chose the right tools, like a great email tool - 42:39 – Network to a high degree - 43:09 – Automate, automate, automate; try to automate as much as you can - 44:15 –[www.GetMailBird.com](http://www.getmailbird.com/) and[Andrea Loubier](http://id.linkedin.com/pub/andrea-loubier/18/26b/870) **7 Key Points:** - Being “Inbox Zero” is vitally important to maximizing future productivity - Do not allow email to dictate or overwhelm your daily workflow - It is possible to successfully outsource a startup, but not without challenges - The entrepreneurial community of Bali isn’t budding, it’s _buzzing_ - Choosing the right tools can make all the difference in achieving success - Tactful networking is absolutely invaluable - Use technology to your advantage and automate as much as you can **Resources Mentioned:** - [Paint Zen](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paintzen.com%2F)_ – _A company committed to improving the process of finding a trustworthy painter - [Crowdvi.be](http://www.crowdvi.be/) – A useful way to engage the opinions of a specific group of people for research - [AYTM](http://aytm.com/) – A company specializing in online market research - [Humans Need Not Apply](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D7Pq-S557XQU) – A 15 minute YouTube video about the progression of automation…pretty much SkyNet meets the Matrix - [AddApp.IO](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Faddapp.io%2F) – AddApp takes the data from monitoring devices (FitBit, MapMyRun, etc.), helps users understand the data and provides lifes

Show Notes: Subscribe to the podcast on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2) Also Check out Ari's book "[Less Doing, More Living](http://www.amazon.com/Less-Doing-More-Living-Everything/dp/0399168524/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=tlp03-20&linkCode=w01&creativeASIN=0399168524)" Get More Great Content at [LessDoing.com](http://www.lessdoing.com/) **Episode 101** **Summary:** In Episode #101 Ari interviews [Dr. Gil Blander](https://www.insidetracker.com/about/tracker.com%2Fabout%2F), initial founder and current president of InsideTracker, the maker of industry-leading health analytics tools for personal use. As they exchange thoughts on the importance of health, Ari and Gil cover DIY blood testing, Ari’s Cholesterol and the true markers of optimal health. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 01:45 – Ari introduces Gil Blander (2nd time on podcast) of Inside Tracker - 01:55 – Full Disclosure: Ari is an advisor to Insider Tracker - 02:01 – Inside Tracker allows for self-blood testing in a way the doctor might not permit - 02:43 – Gil provides a full overview of Inside Tracker - 03:40 – General frequency recommendation for tracking blood markers - 04:02 – At the beginning, get three different blood tests - 04:40 – With the baseline tests as a launch pad, it becomes easier to establish blood-goals - 06:10 – Ari and Gil discuss Ari’s latest results from Inside Tracker measurements - 10:09 – Ari’s testosterone measurements are discussed - 11:20 – Fatigue and diet are directly correlated to testosterone production - 13:58 – CRP as a marker of inflammation - 15:55 – Inside Tracker is releasing a new product called PhysioAge - 16:38 – Ari and Gil touch on the vital importance of magnesium - 18:30 – People overlook the glucose marker - 18:50 – Glucose is the best indicator for longevity - 19:14 – It’s important to keep glucose levels as low as possible - 20:30 – Gil’s take-home message: _Keep glucose levels down_ - 20:45 – Cholesterol, HDLs and LDLs - 21:15 – Overall cholesterol number is not as important as it used to be - 21:38 – LDL and HDL numbers do not stand in a vacuum - 22:08 – If blood pressure is optimal and the person is not overweight, high LDL and HDL numbers aren’t necessarily bad - 22:28 – Glucose levels are a far more important health marker than cholesterol levels - 23:17 – The information from the doctor isn’t necessarily as complete as the information from a testing service - 23:39 – Seeing the “trend” of your blood work is vitally important - 24:09 – Start to maintain your health, wellness and longevity as effectively as you manage everything else ** ** **7 Key Points:** 1. Personal health management is vitally important 2. Home blood-testing allows for frequent blood marker tracking 3. Glucose level is the _best _marker for tracking longevity 4. Keep glucose levels as low as possible to encourage health 5. Cholesterol numbers are not as important as they used to be in measuring overall health 6. Being able to track blood trends is immensely important to health 7. Manage health and wellness as effectively as you manage everything else **Resources Mentioned:** - [InsideTracker](https://www.insidetracker.com/) – “A_ personalized health analytics company founded by leading scientists, physicians, nutritionists and exercise physiologists_” - [PhysioAge](https://www.insidetracker.com/blog/post/58241538667/insidetracker-scoop-interview-with-professor-leonard) – A new product designed to “_tell InsideTracker customers their age, which will be estimated by their body’s health and probable life expectancy_” **Credits:** - Music and Audio Editing provided by [Felix Bird](http://2014.felixbird.com/) - Show Notes provided by [Mike Rossi](http://mikerossi.elance.com/) ------- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](https://go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?u

Subscribe to the podcast on [iTunes](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fari-meisel-less-doing%2Fid605938952%3Fmt%3D2) Also Check out Ari's book "[Less Doing, More Living](http://www.lessdoingbook.com/)" Leave Your Questions for the Podcast [HERE](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.speakpipe.com%2FLessDoingPodcast) Get More Great Content and Full Show Notes with Transcript at [LessDoing.com](http://www.lessdoing.com/) # Episode 100 **Summary:** In Episode #100 Felix sits down to interview regular host and _Less Doing, More Living_ founder, Ari Meisel to celebrate the 100threcording of the _Less Doing_ podcast. During their discussion, Ari touches on his battle with Crohn’s disease, the origins of _Less Doing_ and how he facilitates success. **Sponsored By:** [BulletProof Unfair Advantage](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upgradedself.com%2Funfair-advantage) – A mini-shot of ActivePQQ™ formulated to promote heart, cell, nerve and general bodily function [Dave Asprey](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bulletproofexec.com%2Fabout-dave-asprey%2F) – Founder of The Bulletproof Executive and BulletProof Coffee **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 03:40 – The _Less Doing_ podcast will no longer offer complete transcriptions - 04:33 – The _Less Doing_ podcast will now provide annotated show notes and episode summaries - 05:40 – Ari details his recent issues with Amazon - 08:57 – In all likelihood, Ari will be using [Fetch](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buywithfetch.com%2F) moving forward as opposed to Amazon - 35:55 – Interview begins with Ari detailing _how_ he got into_Less Doing_ - 37:00 – Less Doing is about helping people save time, reduce stress and better use their brain - 39:20 – Auto-immune issues effect the body in many, many ways - 39:45 – How Ari essentially cured himself from Chron’s disease - 43:38 – Ari considers a vegetarian, fish-infused diet to be one of the healthiest if not the healthiest diets available - 44:26 – The big kicker for the success of any diet?—High fat, low sugar. - 44:55 – Avoiding pre-packaged and processed foods - 46:33 – “You have to eat seasonally” - 47:14 – _Perfection_ isn’t necessary for comprehensive dietary success, but eating right _90% of the time_ is key - 47:40 – Bad foods are designed to be addictive - 47:50 – Limiting variety is advantageous to finding dietary success - 50:03 – Ari explains how he got into pushing productivity - 51:57 – Ari explains how he got into coaching people - 52:37 – [SkillShare’s](http://www.skillshare.com/) role in helping _Less Doing _take flight - 52:50 – The first EVER LessDoing class - 55:08 – How Ari gets by with so few apps on his smartphone? - 55:30 – The 4 folders of Ari’s smartphone home screen: productivity, utilities, audio/visual and home control - 55:46 – The secret to reducing phone clutter is taking advantage of mobile site bookmarks—You don’t need the app! - 57:35 – Why having a minimalist approach to apps is advantageous - 58:00 – The importance of Evernote for helping Ari streamline life - 60:30 – Clients, projects and the future of Less Doing - 63:01 – Words of wisdom from previous podcast guests - 63:14 – Successful Habit and Resource #1 – [Ben Greenfield](http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/) – Recharge in the afternoon by taking a 20-40 minute powernap. Also, make workouts more effective by wearing a weighted vest and an elevation training mask (75:55) - 64:30 – Successful Habit and Resource #2 – [Hal Elrod](http://halelrod.com/)

# Episode 99 **Summary:** In Episode #99, Ari hosts Nina Teicholz, author of _The Big Fat Surprise _and a former journalist for a variety of publications including _Gourmet_, _Men’s Health_, the _Economist_ and the _New York Times_. During their conversation, Nina and Ari chat about the common misconceptions surrounding saturated fat. Their ultimate conclusion?—Saturated fats are an important, if not essential, component of a healthy diet. **Sponsored By:** [Cognitea](http://www.cognitea.com/) – An all-natural tea designed to be smarter, healthier alternative to coffee and energy drinks **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 15:05 – Introduction of Nina Teicholz - 15:10 – _The Big Fat Surprise_ - 15:25 – An introduction into Nina’s background - 15:58 – What turned Nina on to the subject of transfats - 16:57 – Nina’s thesis: Saturated fats are _not_ bad for health - 17:55 – What sparked the misconception surrounding saturated fats? - 19:55 – The problems with the Dean Ornish study - 21:57 – _Dean Ornish is a genius of PR, not medicine_ - 23:12 – The basic, government recommended diet of low-fat _does not work_ - 24:55 – The main issue at the heart of the current nutrition debate is: Should you reduce animal fat and saturated fat to minimize the risk of heart disease? - 27:07 – Ari references his dietary renaissance and how he came to his own conclusions about nutrition - 28:32 –Nina’s transition from vegetarian to omnivore - 30:36 – How Nina responds to the question: “Isn’t saturated fat bad for you?” - 31:40 – Saturated fats were condemned based on faulty evidence from 50 years ago - 32:00 – Saturated fats cannot be said to cause heart disease - 32:45 – Saturated fats are really _good_ for you - 34:54 – Saturated fat is the only kind of fat that raises HDL (good) cholesterol - 35:45 – Oxidation, in the case of vegetable oil, produces numerous toxic byproducts - 37:15 – Nina’s thoughts on the importance of cholesterol levels - 38:05 – Women over 50 are likely to live longer the _higher _ their cholesterol is - 40:19 – The details surrounding triglycerides - 42:10 – What are your top 3 pieces of advice for people who want to be more effective - 42:31 – Reducing carbohydrates and eating more fat is a great strategy to better health - 42:45 – Avoid heated vegetable oils - 42:59 – Be kind, loving and nice - 43:30 – WWW.TheBigFatSurpise.COM **7 Key Points:** 1. Saturated fats are _not _bad for health 2. The notion that saturated fats are bad for health is rooted in antiquated and inaccurate science 3. Of and in themselves, low-fat diets do _not_ work at reducing heart disease and obesity 4. Saturated fats actually raise HDL cholesterol 5. Overuse of vegetable based cooking oils can result in oxidation-based toxin exposure 6. Women over 50 live longer with higher cholesterol 7. Keep carbohydrate intake _LOW _and fat intake _HIGH_ **Resources Mentioned:** - [Nina Teicholz](http://www.thebigfatsurprise.com/) – Ari’s guest and author of _[The Big Fat Surprise](http://www.thebigfatsurprise.com/)_ - [Dean Ornish](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Ornish) – The current champion of the “animal fat is the enemy” movement - [Triglyceride](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triglyceride) – A composition of glycerol and fatty acids linked to sub-par coronary health - [HDL](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-density_lipoprotein) – The “good” cholesterol - [Cognitea](http://www.cognitea.com/) - An all-natural tea designed to be smarter, healthier alternative to coffee and energy drinks - [Getting Kids to Sit Properly](http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2014/10/07/the-right-and-surprisingly-wrong-ways-to-get-kids-to-sit-still-in-class/) - A Washington Post article talk