The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

Brian “Uncle B” Ayers is a Sexual Performance Coach, Youtuber, and Founder of the company GoodWood. In this episode, Drew chats with Brian about surprising trends that reveal a massive decline in men’s sexual health, the driving factors behind achieving better sexual performance, simple habits that lead to enhanced performance, and even how practicing meditation can give you stronger erections!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [03:05] How and why Brian became an expert in the field of men’s sexual performance, and the alarming trends concerning men’s sexual health.   [12:55] Brian’s biggest philosophies for achieving a better sex life, and the best daily habits to increase sexual performance.   [25:15] Brian explains the science behind how meditation works to give men stronger erections, and how cardio can actually have a negative effect on testosterone production.   [35:15] Brian’s personal fitness journey, how the aging process changed his approach to sexual wellness, and how he lost 23 pounds in 30 days.   [42:10] The perfect day of preparation for a perfect night of sexual performance.   SPONSORS:   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order.   SHOW LINKS:   givegoodwood.com Brian's YouTube Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

Eryn Knight is the VP of Marketing for Good Idea, a company that created a sparkling water product that balances blood sugar, and boosts energy as well as metabolism. In this episode, Drew and Eryn talk about the science behind Good Idea, the importance of blood sugar even for those who are not diabetic, the power of self-experimentation with different types of foods and routines, how to turn data into actionable change, and much much more!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [04:25] Eryn’s childhood, how she became interested in biohacking and health technology, and how Good Idea came to be.   [20:09] Drew’s experiment with Good Idea, how it helped to level his blood sugar after meals, and the many ways that people use Good Idea in their day-to-day lives.   [26:39] A deep-dive into Drew’s experiment, how different foods affect blood sugar, and the best ways to test what works best for your own unique bio-individual body.   [33:54] Drew’s tips for self-experimentation, and how to turn raw data into actionable changes that will ultimately improve every aspect of your wellbeing.   [37:21] The future of Good Idea, the global problem of blood sugar and metabolic disorders, and the importance of blood sugar - even if you aren’t diabetic.   SPONSORS:   BioCoach.io — BioCoach takes the guesswork out of repairing your metabolism and reclaiming control of your health by offering a continuous blood glucose monitor, along with a ketone meter, that provides real-time data delivered straight to your smartphone. They are the first and only company to offer a comprehensive action plan that equips you with the tools and knowledge that you need to achieve your goals based on your personal testing results. Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for a special discount!   SHOW LINKS:   GoodIdea.US - Use code DREW10 for 10% off of your order! @theerynknight Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

“Conscience Fitness” is the idea of wanting to better ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually by doing extremely hard things - but from a place of self-love, worthiness, self-awareness, and empathy for ourselves and others. In this episode, Drew talks about his new idea of “Conscience Fitness,” what it looks like to truly operate from a place of self-love, why it’s so important to intentional get out of your comfort zone, and how this idea in practice helped a group of people who participated in an experimental 30-day challenge.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [03:08] Drew’s definition of “Conscience Fitness,” how he learned to approach life from a state of self-love rather than self-hate, and where we can find true happiness.   [08:50] Why short-term uncomfortability leads to long-term happiness, and why it’s so difficult to be uncomfortable.   [14:45] What truly operating from a place of self-love and self-care looks like, and the negative side effects of treating yourself poorly.   [19:30] Where the idea of “Conscience Fitness” came from, and what it looks like in practice.   [28:11] Testimonials from the 30-Day Conscience Fitness Challenge, and the power of transforming your mindset.   SPONSORS:   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order.   SHOW LINKS:   Becoming The One Book The Comfort Crisis Book Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

Brandon Talbot is a former professional volleyball player, YouTuber, and the founder of Super Human Performance. In this episode, Drew and Brandon chat about their epic 24 hour Whoop strain challenge, what it was like to be doing physically demanding activities for 24 hours straight, the emotional and mental struggles that they both faced, and even how one of them ended up in the ER! This challenge was absolutely insane, and this podcast gives a unique behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to not only complete a challenge like this, but what it takes to film it as well.   Check out the video on Drew’s YouTube by clicking —> HERE   HIGHLIGHTS:   [02:11] Why Drew and Brandon decided to make a crazy video for Whoop, a behind-the-scenes look at creating a video with a one-man crew, and why both Drew and Brandon love what Whoop does for everyday people.   [14:25] The 24-hour Whoop strain challenge, the crazy activities that Drew and Brandon had to endure, and how Drew handles the emotional aspect of doing extremely difficult things.   [33:53] Brandon’s “misogi” experience, what it’s like swimming with giant Manta Rays, and how Brandon ended up in the ER.   [43:21] Drew’s final score, and Drew and Brandon’s big takeaways from the experience.   [50:10] How Drew found Whoop, and what he loves about their product and the people behind it.   SPONSORS:   WHOOP — WHOOP delivers daily personalized fitness, sleep, and recovery data in real-time. WHOOP is a vital part of Drew’s Back2Fit journey, and now you can get a discounted offer as well as join his team by visiting join.whoop.com/fit2fat2fit.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order.   SHOW LINKS:   Brandon's Channel - Go Subscribe! Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

Nick Bare is a YouTuber, former US Army Infantry Vet, athlete, and Founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition. In this episode of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience, Nick and Drew chat about Nick’s struggles with an eating disorder early in life, his experience as an Army Ranger, why doing hard things is so important, the mindset that leads to long-term success, the ups and downs of building a successful company, and so much more!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [05:24] Nick’s upbringing, his own struggle with an eating disorder at a young age, and what he learned from his recovery.   [16:51] What Nick learned from his time in the military, how he built a huge YouTube channel, and where he got his passion for running.   [27:50] A day in the life of Nick Bare, and Nick’s nutrition strategies for both bulking and cutting.   [36:25] How Nick deals with emotional stress on bad days, and Nick’s powerful mindset that creates mental resilience and long-term consistency.   [45:20] Nick’s supplement company, its mission, and what makes it different from other companies.   SPONSORS: Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order.   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, bone broth, and more! Use the code “podcast” to get 20% off of your order! SHOW LINKS:   Nick's Youtube @nickbarefitness BPN Supplements The Bare Performance Podcast Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

Jim Abrahams is the founder of The Charlie Foundation, and an American Movie Director and Writer, best known for his work on movies such as Airplane! (1980), The Naked Gun (1988), and Hot Shots! (1991). In this intriguing episode, Jim talks about what it was like raising a son with severe epilepsy, the issues with the incentive structure of the modern medical system, and how the keto diet literally transformed his son’s health in a matter of days - completely reversing his epilepsy and all of the symptoms associated with it. Can keto cure epilepsy? The answer might surprise you!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [01:02] How Jim stumbled into the entertainment industry, and how he ultimately found himself directing some of the most iconic comedy films of his generation.   [16:45] Jim’s son, Charlie, and the struggles of raising a child with severe epilepsy.   [25:40] How Charlie seemed to regress as he grew older, the history of the ketogenic diet as a therapeutic treatment for epilepsy, and how the keto diet completely changed Charlie’s life.   [36:23] The types of food that Charlie ate, and the reasons why the keto diet and nutrition are often never a consideration for medical professionals.   [42:39] The Charlie Foundation, how they are working to bring awareness of the keto diet to people who suffer from epilepsy as well as the medical community, and where Charlie is now.   SPONSORS:   H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order.   SHOW LINKS:   https://charliefoundation.org Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

Michael Brandt is a biohacker, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder/CEO of H.V.M.N. In this episode of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience, Drew and Michael chat about Michael’s background as an athlete, product manager at Youtube, Professor of Brand Strategy, and ultimately his journey into entrepreneurship. They also discuss the founding of H.V.M.N., the evolution of ketone esters, and how they are working to bring this incredible nutrition technology to the masses. If you have ever wondered how ketone esters could supercharge your brain and body, then you don’t want to miss this episode!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [04:02] Michael’s background in running, why he loves it, and how he stumbled into the role of co-founding and becoming the CEO of H.V.M.N.   [11:55] Why endurance runners are adopting the ketogenic diet in order to promote metabolic flexibility, and the story behind how H.V.M.N. was founded.    [24:09] Why ketone esters were historically so expensive, Michael’s experience on Shark Tank, and how ketone esters may be utilized by everyday people in the future.   [33:05] The process of building H.V.M.N., the difficulty of scaling a start-up with a widely unknown product, and how Michael incorporates Ketone I.Q. in his daily life.   [39:20] How ketone esters have been shown to improve sleep and recovery, and other unique uses for ketone esters.   SPONSORS:   H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order.   SHOW LINKS:   @bdm_runner on all socials! @hvmn Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

JJ Peterson is a Certified Fitness Instructor, Founder/Owner of Clean Simple Eats, and made an appearance on season one the “Fit to Fat to Fit” tv show as a personal trainer. In this episode, Drew chats with another show participant, JJ, about his experiences on the show, the biggest lessons that he learned, and how those lessons were ultimately integrated and are still being drawn upon today in his thriving business. Like the other trainers that Drew has interviewed so far, the unforeseen emotional and mental aspects of gaining weight were the toughest for JJ to overcome, but he was able to overcome it with a balanced, clean diet that his wife developed. In this episode, JJ not only shares the structure of his diet that led to his impressive weight-loss, but he also shares many tips and tricks that helped to to overcome his mental and emotional hurdles as well.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [01:05] JJ’s background, what led him to accept a role as a trainer on the “Fit to Fat to Fit” show, and his biggest surprise as he gained weight on the show.   [10:44] JJ’s biggest disappointment when his episode aired, and the structure of the weight-loss phase of his journey.   [18:15] The evolution of JJ’s business after the show, and how he and his wife incorporate the lessons that they learned into their business.   [24:45] The connection between physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual transformation, and how gaining weight affected JJ’s ability to be a great father to his kids.   [32:37] How trainers can learn empathy without going to the extreme of doing a Fit2Fat2Fit experiment, and the importance of doing inner work before beginning a transformation journey.   SPONSORS:   Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping!   H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!   SHOW LINKS:   @cleansimpleeats @cleansimplefit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

Felicia Romero is a Fitness Business Mentor, Podcast Host, former gym owner and competitive bodybuilder, and she appeared in season two of Drew’s show “Fit to Fat to Fit.” In this episode, Drew and Felicia talk about her experience on the show, the hardest parts of gaining and losing weight, as well as the biggest lessons that she learned after having time to look back and reflect on what she endured. This episode focuses heavily on the mental and emotional aspects of gaining and losing weight, as well as some great strategies to overcome the mental hurdles that you will inevitably face!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [03:36] A summary of Felicia’s “Fit to Fat to Fit” episode, and the hardest aspects of gaining weight during the show.   [09:42] Felicia explains why the mental side of gaining weight was the most difficult for her to overcome, and her biggest insights from the weight-gain phase of the show.   [20:10] What it was like for Felicia to start losing weight again, the important difference between weight loss and fat loss, and the aftermath of her episode airing.   [28:44] The biggest takeaways from Felicia’s experience on the show, and where she is today.    [37:20] Healing deep wounds, why it’s so important to do true inner work, and the key to overcoming patterns that we can’t seem to control.   SPONSORS:   Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping!   H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!   SHOW LINKS:   @feliciaromero Hi Felicia Podcast Felicia and Toni Episode Watch Season 1 on HULU Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

Carrie Cox is a photographer, writer, and was formerly a trainer that was casted on the “Fit to Fat to Fit” TV show. In this episode, Drew and Carrie talk about her time on the show, the dark places that gaining and losing weight took her, and how hitting rock bottom literally changed Carrie’s life forever. While Carrie’s experience was largely one of heart-break and suffering, she ultimately found herself on a path of healing the deep wounds that she didn’t even know existed, and forgiveness of not only herself - but those that had inflicted the deepest of her wounds. Her story is inspiring, insightful, and a testament to the power of forgiveness.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [01:38] Why Carrie signed up for the Fit to Fat to Fit TV show, her vexatious experience on the show, and the value of facing your deepest fears.    [14:10] The dark places that Carrie endured when losing weight, how she learned to show up for herself, and the backlash that she faced after the show aired.   [26:22] How Carrie ultimately arrived at a place of acceptance, and the importance of forgiving yourself and others when on a path of healing.   [35:08] Carrie’s experience of being raised Mormon, how women are often programmed to think a certain way when raised within organized religion, and where Carrie is at today in life.   [41:03] The biggest takeaway from Carrie’s Fit2Fat2Fit experience, and her challenge to every listener.   SPONSORS:   Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping!   H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!   SHOW LINKS:   @coxyphotos Carrie's Substack Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com