The Nick Bare Podcast

Mark Bell, a hybrid athlete who's shattered records in powerlifting and found new strength in running, discusses the transformative power of incorporating running into his training regimen. They explore topics such as removing attachment from past identities, identifying blind spots and adapting, vulnerability, and the power of curiosity. Mark's journey showcases the incredible power of attempting new things and finding purpose.

Chadd Wright, retired Navy SEAL and elite ultra-runner, shares wisdom on finding purpose, building community, and cultivating courage. He discusses the antidote to loneliness and hopelessness, the importance of a real community, and how courage is the key to reaching goals. He also shares his experience finishing a 250-mile ultra marathon and the mindset behind it. A thought-provoking conversation on transforming hopelessness and the power of connection.

Discover the speaker's four superpowers for success, including self-accountability, courage, curiosity, and consistency. Explore the concept of being self-powered and maintaining accountability. Learn about the importance of competitiveness against oneself rather than others. Find out how building perspective and expanding mindset can contribute to personal growth and success.

Dr. Daniel Lieberman, senior VP for mental health at Hims & Hers Health, discusses the power of dopamine. He explains what dopamine is, its effects on motivation, discipline, and happiness, and offers practical steps to control it. He also talks about social media's impact on dopamine, the difference between desire and pleasure circuits, and finding happiness in the modern world. He explores the implications of humanity without dopamine, modern-day addictions, and overcoming bad dopamine behavior.

If there's one thing I've learned over the past few years of endurance training, proper fueling is the most critical aspect of improving performance. And the truth is most people aren't fueling appropriately or understand how to fuel for their individual needs. So in this episode, I clear up some industry confusion and teach you why, what, and how to set up your fueling strategy to have more successful training sessions and race days. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 00:00 Intro 1:22 Fueling for performance 10:01 “Anything will burn” 13:12 Why fueling is so important 21:31 Plan your fueling strategy 30:33 Train the way you race 34:56 Changes to my diet 41:35 Track your food 45:01 How to properly hydrate 53:48 Determining fueling requirements 57:08 My fueling strategy

Today on the show, I sit down with Jordan Syatt, an expert in all things strength training, fat loss, athletic performance, and nutrition. Jordan shares his most significant lessons from training Gary Vee, stories from his transformative years at Westside Barbell, and how he is currently helping thousands of people build sustainable fitness programs to reach their goals. Enjoy the episode! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Jordan here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jordansyatt Topics: 00:00 Intro 1:26 Becoming Gary Vee’s personal trainer 5:46 The email that changed Jordan’s life 10:47 Self-accountability 15:17 Biggest lessons from Gary Vee 19:44 Curating your ecosystem 30:13 Westside Barbell training 44:06 Strength vs. muscular development 55:30 Changing styles of training  1:00:59 Athletes vs. general population 1:05:21 The struggle for consistency 1:12:53 How becoming a father affects your fitness 1:23:55 Superpowers for success

Many people let negative experiences and trauma have power over their lives and become consumed by them. Others choose to run and ignore. Bedros Keuilian has made it his life goal to help others realize that we cannot out-run or out-smart our past, but we can use it as a catalyst for growth to fuel our success. Bedros is a best-selling author, speaker, business consultant, and founder of Fit Body Boot Camp. Full of wisdom and experience, Bedros shares how we can rewrite the story we tell ourselves, build confidence, and curate a circle of friends to live out our mission and purpose. Enjoy the episode! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Bedros here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bedroskeuilian/  YT: https://youtube.com/@BedrosKeuilian Topics: 00:00 Intro 1:31 The story we tell ourselves 5:17 Power of belief 11:36 Bedros’ biggest lesson 17:36 The moment Bedros changed his story 33:57 Removing the glass ceilings 37:36 Stacking wins to build confidence 43:24 Curating your circle of friends 54:01 Mission, purpose, team 1:08:21 Bedros' relationship with leisure 1:15:01 Using control for positive 1:25:16 Decisions pay us or we pay for them 1:32:14 Stepping down from CEO

I believe hybrid training is one of the best ways to train for optimal health and performance year-round. Today, I break down what exactly a hybrid athlete is, share three reasons you should consider training like a hybrid athlete, and debunk some common myths you hear about hybrid training. Enjoy the episode! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 00:00 Intro 1:18 Hybrid athlete evolution vs. revolution 4:39 Why hybrid training has gained popularity 14:27 My hybrid athlete journey 23:56 3 reasons to train like a hybrid athlete 36:32 Hybrid training myths

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Williamson, a club promoter turned podcast host with over 200m+ downloads and one of the biggest shows in the world. Chris's journey of designing a new life and taking massive risks to chase his passions, including giving up a lucrative career and moving across the world, is nothing short of inspiring. We break down the "Joe Rogan Conflation" of difficult and valuable, reveal the top three traits of high achievers, and discuss why curiosity is the underrated superpower of success. Enjoy the episode! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Chris here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/  YT: https://youtube.com/@ChrisWillx Topics: 00:00 Intro 1:29 Party boy to podcast host 14:39 Designing a new life 29:26 Change facilitates growth 34:12 Driven by fear of insufficiency 47:18 Balancing peace and ambition 55:55 Success and desire 1:00:03 Joe Rogan’s difficulty & value conflation 1:02:27 Difficult vs. suffering 1:11:11 Benefits of voluntary suffering 1:14:15 Courage to be curious

Making an idea more complex is a fool's errand. Highly intellectual and creative individuals strive to simplify concepts. Not to be mistaken for "easier" - because there, we find convenience and convenience is a silent killer. In this episode, I provide valuable insights into the concept of simplicity and how you can simplify your life to take back your time and find success. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 00:00 Intro 1:10 In-Focus capsules 3:23 Simple vs. easy 5:30 Being afraid of simple 7:00 Simplifying my eating disorder 11:47 Examples of simple vs. easy 18:55 Why we overcomplicate things 22:00 Simple is the highest form of intellect 26:30 Simple is a creative superpower 27:55 “You don’t want an easier life, you want a simpler one” 30:40 3 ways to simplify your life