

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter
Zach Bitter
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.
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Aug 5, 2019 • 53min
Episode 143: Dr. Aseem Malhotra
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Dr. Aseem Malhotra joined the show. Aseem is a Cardiologist, best selling author, researcher, and Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine. Check out some of his work in, "The Big Fat Fix." Episode Sponsor: Fat Snax – https://fatsnax/hpo promo code: HPO for 5% off Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @lifestylemedicinedoctor Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @DrAseemMalhotra Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, https://www.facebook.com/aseem.malhotra.98 Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com , https://shawn-baker.com, and http://doctoraseem.com/ YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Aug 2, 2019 • 1h 33min
Episode 142: Bobby Gill
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Bobby Gill joined the show. Bobby is a Biological Resources Engineer and the Director of Development and Communications for the Savory Institute. Bobby works to create holistic solutions that accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture among land managers, business, and consumers. Episode Sponsor: Butcher Box - https://butcherbox.com Promo code "HPO" at checkout for 20% off. Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @b0bby.gill Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @ultragrassfed Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, @savory.global Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com , https://shawn-baker.com, and https://www.savory.global/ YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com Show Specific Notes & References: Misc. links: Allan Savory's TED talk White Oak Pastures' lifecycle analysis and associated infographics Savory's Land to Market program: https://www.savory.global/land-to-market/ EOV product from EPIC: https://epicprovisions.com/collections/bites/products/beefcranberrysrirachabites EOV product from REP Provisions: https://repprovisions.com/ Peer-reviewed papers: Stanley 2018 – This paper conducts a lifecycle assessment, including direct measure of carbon flux, on various livestock finishing systems and shows that properly-managed livestock create an ecosystem that is a net carbon sink instead of net carbon emitter. Peel 2018 - Case study analyzing vegetation and landscape function at the Africa Centre for Holistic Management in Zimbabwe. "HPG yields positive long-term effects on ecosystem services (soils and vegetation) and points to the HPG approach enhancing the sustainability of livestock and wildlife in this environment." Teague 2017 – This paper is an overarching discussion on various types of grazing management and the potential for proper (holistic) management to regenerate ecosystem function and grazingland livelihoods. It also dives into the shortcomings of most grazing research that reduces whole ecosystem complexities into individual factors. Teague 2016 – This paper determined that properly-managed grazing, if applied on 25% of our crop and grasslands, would mitigate the entire carbon footprint of North American agriculture. Rowntree 2016 – “From this data, we conclude that well-managed grazing and grass-finishing systems in environmentally appropriate settings can positively contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of beef cattle, while lowering overall atmospheric CO2 concentrations.” Peters 2016 – This study modeled human carrying capacity under ten diet scenarios. Even though carrying capacity was generally higher for diets with less meat (likely due to modeling being based of feedlot stats and the cropland needed to grow the feed), “the carrying capacity of the vegan diet was lower than two of the healthy omnivore diet scenarios.” Machmuller 2015 – “Farms accumulated C at 8.0 Mg ha−1 yr−1, increasing cation exchange and water holding capacity by 95% and 34%, respectively. Thus, within a decade of management-intensive grazing practices soil C levels returned to those of native forest soils, and likely decreased fertilizer and irrigation demands. Emerging land uses, such as management-intensive grazing, may offer a rare win–win strategy combining profitable food production with rapid improvement of soil quality and short-term climate mitigation through soil C-accumulation." Ferguson 2013 - Compared the sustainability of 18 conventional and 7 holistic, dual-purpose ranches in Mexico, finding that the ranches managing holistically had greater yield ratios, higher soil respiration, deeper topsoil, and increased earthworm presence. The authors conclude that "Holistic Management strategies are leading to greater ecological and economic sustainability." Weber 2011 – Paper discussing grazing systems utilized by pastoralist societies, the resulting desertification, and the need for these grazing systems to supplanted by more inclusive planning processes that better manage the spatio-temporal aspects of grazing. Stinner 1997 - Interviewed ranchers using Holistic Management. Ninety-five percent reported an increase in biodiversity, 80 percent reported an increase in profits, and 91 percent reported improvements in quality of life. All reported that biodiversity is now an important consideration in managing their land, whereas only 9 percent felt so prior to exposure to Holistic Management.

Jul 31, 2019 • 1h 30min
Episode 141: Andrew Scarborough
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Andrew Scarborough joined the show. Andrew has spent six years managing incurable brain cancer and epilepsy with a keto diet, boswellia and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. He is studying Human and Medical Science at the University of Westminster. Episode Sponsor: Butcher Box - https://butcherbox.com Promo code "HPO" at checkout for 20% off. Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @scarboroughandrew Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @ascarbs Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com , https://shawn-baker.com, and http://mybraincancerstory.blogspot.com/ YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Jul 29, 2019 • 1h 28min
Episode 140: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky joined the show. Spencer is a former DI wrestler for NC - Chapel Hill, a board certified family and obesity medicine physician. and online physician. Episode Sponsor: X3Bar – https://x3bar.com 50X3 Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @drnadolsky Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @drnadolsky Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, @DrSpencerNadolsky Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com , https://shawn-baker.com, and http://drspencer.com/ Renaissance Periodization: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/diet-templates/simplified YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Jul 26, 2019 • 1h 23min
Episode 139: Jon Andersen
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Jon Andersen joined the show. Jon is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and former strongman. He currently competes as a Pro within The International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (IFBB). Episode Sponsor: Pederson's Natural Farms - https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Promo Code "HPO" Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @the_jon_andersen_iffb_pro Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @THEJONANDERSEN Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, @JonAndersensTrainingPerformanceComplexinc Website URLs: zachbitter.com , shawn-baker.com, and deepwatermethod.com YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Jul 24, 2019 • 1h 27min
Episode 138: Mike Mutzel, MS
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Mike Mutzel joined the show. Mike is an author and has a MS in Human Nutrition. Some of his interests include sharing ketogenic and gut bacteria science. He hosts the podcast and youtube channel: High Intensity Health. Episode Sponsor: Butcher Box - https://butcherbox.com Promo code "HPO" at checkout for 20% off. Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @metabolic_mike Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @MikeMutzel Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com , https://shawn-baker.com, and https://highintensityhealth.com/ YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) Mike (https://www.youtube.com/user/highintensityhealth) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Jul 22, 2019 • 1h 26min
Episode 137: Professor Keith Baar
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. In this episode, Professor Keith Baar joined the show. Keith is a Professor of Molecular Exercise Physiology at the University of California Davis. His research interests include; muscle hypertrophy, muscular endurance, ligament engineering, and cellular physiology. Episode Sponsor: X3Bar – https://x3bar.com 50X3 Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @MuscleScience Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com, https://shawn-baker.com, and http://fmblab.com/ YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Jul 19, 2019 • 1h 27min
Episode 136: Dr. Robert Cywes Part 2
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Dr. Robert Cywes joined the show. Robert's medical training began in Cape Town, South Africa where he received his medical degree from The University of Cape Town. In 1989, Dr. Cywes moved to North America and completed a year-long residency in Pediatric Surgery at Ohio State University’s Columbus Children’s Hospital. Then he moved to Canada where he completed his general surgery residency and specialized in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Also, Dr. Cywes earned a Ph.D. in Liver Carbohydrate Metabolism and the effect of glucose metabolism on liver transplant immunology. Episode Sponsor: X3Bar – https://x3bar.com $50 Promo Code: 50X3 Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @robertcywes Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @ObesityResolved Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com , https://shawn-baker.com, and https://obesityunderstood.com/ YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Jul 17, 2019 • 1h 5min
Episode 135: Dr. Robert Cywes Part 1
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Dr. Robert Cywes joined the show. Robert's medical training began in Cape Town, South Africa where he received his medical degree from The University of Cape Town. In 1989, Dr. Cywes moved to North America and completed a year-long residency in Pediatric Surgery at Ohio State University’s Columbus Children’s Hospital. Then he moved to Canada where he completed his general surgery residency and specialized in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Also, Dr. Cywes earned a Ph.D. in Liver Carbohydrate Metabolism and the effect of glucose metabolism on liver transplant immunology. Episode Sponsor: Butcher Box - https://butcherbox.com Promo code "HPO" at checkout for 20% off. Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @robertcywes Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @ObesityResolved Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com , https://shawn-baker.com, and https://obesityunderstood.com/ YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Jul 15, 2019 • 1h 7min
Episode 134: Vivica Menegaz
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. For this episode, Vivica Menegaz joined the show. Vivica is a certified whole-food nutritionist, blogger, author and one of the leading voices in the wellness community advocating for a “keto-paleo” food-based approach to healing. Vivica is the founder of the popular blog The Nourished Caveman, which is read by millions across the world. Episode Sponsor: X3Bar – https://x3bar.com $50 off promo code: 50X3 Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter, @thenourishedcaveman Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter, @TheNourishedCaveman Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com , https://shawn-baker.com, and https://thenourishedcaveman.com/ YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) Vivica (https://www.youtube.com/user/thenourishedcaverman) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com