The Judd Lienhard Podcast

In this episode, my guest is Nate Boyer (@nateboyer37)—former Green Beret, UT football walk-on, NFL pro, and co-founder of Merging Vets and Players (MVP). MVP helps veterans and athletes transition beyond their uniform. He wrote, starred in, and directed MVP (2022), and his latest venture is 8Primal, a Texas-based ranch-to-table meat company delivering premium, locally sourced meat to your door. Nate excels in every arena he enters.We dive into Nate’s journey—from his early years to the military and competing at the highest level on the football field. He shares what drives him, the power of embracing discomfort, and why family and relationships shape his decisions. We also explore the complexities of war and the true meaning of freedom. Nate’s mindset will inspire you to dream big and take action. Please enjoy my conversation with Nate Boyer.Thank you to our sponsors.1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/JuddDrink LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/judd Judd Lienhard Links Get Judd’s Workout App:https://www.juddlienhard.com/ Instagram:@juddlienhard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JuddLienhard Nate Boyer LinksWebsite: https://nateboyer.org/ Instagram: @nateboyer37Timestamps:[00:02:00] Nate Boyer - Veteran/Special Forces, college football walk-on, NFL[00:03:15] Colin Kaepernick controversy[00:15:15] Film industry journey[00:20:17] Building mental toughness[00:27:11] Complexities of war [00:29:02] Proud military moment[00:32:38] The Righteous Mind - 5 Pillars[00:33:57] David Foster Wallace- Reader, Essays & Arguments, Conversations,  Nietzsche\[00:51:10] Helping village children, Dr Suess[01:00:33] Fallujah War - Decision to join the military[01:02:47] Special Forces - Green Beret path[01:06:44] Sponsor: 1st Phorm[01:11:35] Special Forces 10th Group[01:19:56] Iraq as a Green Beret[01:28:17] Summer in Iraq & Afghanistan [01:47:41] Merging Vets & Players[01:52:11] MVPThis episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

Justin Mihaly (@jmihaly_) is a former competitive bodybuilder and a renowned fitness coach. He has coached in the NPC National Championships, secured 24 Pro cards, achieved 11 Pro wins, and placed in the top 10 at Mr. Olympia twice. He hosts the Grow or Die Podcast and founded and owns Together More Fit. In this show, we explore finding your purpose, building a business, and addressing our health issues at the root level, free from the influence of big pharma. Sign up for Judd's Newsletter or Training App: https://www.juddlienhard.com/ Follow Judd on Instagram: @juddlienhard Judd Lienhard Podcast Sponsor: https://1stphorm.com/Judd Please follow, rate, & review on Apple & Spotify. Justin Mihaly LinksWebsite: https://www.togethermorefit.com/founder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmihaly_ Timestamps:[00:06:46] Fitness & its mental benefits [00:12:50] Shaq’s secret to success[00:14:03] Healthy vs unhealthy competition [00:19:45] Medical professionals on LDL, cholesterol, and misinformation[00:23:30] Mixing faith with science[00:35:36] Modern medicine flaws, nutrition vs medication[00:36:40] Thyroid function, medication effects, Hashimoto’s, T3, T4, hormones, autoimmune diseases linked to gut health[00:38:51] Seed oils vs beef tallow[00:41:30] Lab results - A1C, Insulin, Triglycerides, LDL[00:42:58] Drs prescribing statins, effects, & financial profits[00:44:31] ADHD drugs for focus, anxiety, & depression[00:45:27] Lost Connections book - Reduce anxiety w/: Social Connection, Purpose, & Family[00:51:51] Children becoming sedentary adults[00:55:22] Alcohol & sex as masculine ideals and the female microbiome[00:57:44] Sex as delayed gratification & confirmation bias, Masturbation’s impact on prolactin[01:00:19] Approach women to build confidence[01:07:38] Parents - compliment daughters on achievements, not appearance[01:25:45] Cocaine, caffeine, THC all affect neurotransmitters[01:33:57] Alcohol on gut & brain health[01:34:24] Mushrooms, ketamine, MDMA for trauma[01:35:11] Gut serotonin, Candida, H. Pylori, SIBO, snacking[01:36:46] Risks from not pooping daily[01:38:03] Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic states on stress, rest, & digestion[01:39:21] Stress on progesterone, vitamin A, cholesterol[01:41:03] Top gut health tips: Circadian biology[01:42:55] Apple Cider Vinegar + Betaine HCL & Pepsin for low stomach acid[01:46:01] Fermented foods, This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

Bert Sorin (@bertsorin) is the President and Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, known as the industry’s premier provider of strength training equipment. Sorinex equips top professional teams, college strength training facilities, and home gyms for elite athletes. Notable training centers include Georgia, Alabama, and Nebraska football strength rooms. Bert is also a 4-time Division 1 All-American in Track and Field. He is a committed family man, raising three children with his wife, Lesley, in South Carolina. Bert is an avid hunter and he also serves as an ambassador for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know him personally over the past year. He’s the real deal.In this episode, we explore the evolution of strength training equipment and the initial business challenges faced by Bert’s father, Richard Sorin, the founder of Sorinex. We also cover how Bert triumphed as a track and field college walk-on and ultimately competed in the Olympic trials, lessons in fatherhood inspired by his dad, what truly matters in life, and the balance of being a father while managing a world-class company. You can learn more about Bert at: https://www.bertsorin.com/ Thank you to 1st Phorm for sponsoring this episode. https://1stphorm.com/JuddFollow Judd:Instagram: instagram.com/juddlienhardYouTube: youtube.com/@juddlienhardTimestamps:[00:00:21] Great men vs Good men[00:03:07] What Sorinex did to change the strength game[00:06:15] Why start Sorinex - Physical culture [00:08:03] 1968 - How Richard Sorin brought weight rooms to colleges[00:11:21] Fatherly attributes: Compassion & Passion[00:15:03] Funeral turnout - did you leave a legacy or not?[00:18:22] The vast reach of Sorinex[00:22:13] Grip King era - Richard Sorin, Father of the Modern Grip Movement[00:25:28] Excellence without competition - fail until you succeed[00:29:50] Raising a child with intention[00:38:57] Shoot to eat - intense training challenge, stress inoculation[00:43:37] Prepare for competition, practice failure & patience[00:46:21] Bert’s past 24 hrs with Joe Rogan[00:50:07] X Factor - Bert’s new genius Sorinex Equipment[00:52:42] Progression to collegiate success[00:59:25] Key people in life that shape your future [01:02:35] Special happens to everyone at a different time [01:05:18] 17 year old quick strength and growth cycle secrets[01:09:02] You are the 7 people you hang around, their standard becomes yours[01:12:55] Post Graduation working fulltime at Sorinex[01:15:27] When we have the time to think about quitting, we quit [01:22:07] Winning breeds winning and reduces stress[01:24:45] 1st Phorm[01:26:55] How to create a path to the journey I know I want[01:27:52] Creation of cutting edge workout equipmThis episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

The first episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast will air on Tuesday, January 21, at 5a CST. A new episode will be released every week. Hit the Follow button to receive each show as soon as it drops. Please share your suggestions for topics or guests you would like to see featured on the show in the comments section below.Thank you for being here!This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥