The B.rad Podcast

Welcome to part 2 of our journey around the clock detailing all aspects of my daily routine. After the detailed presentation in Part 1 covering my morning exercise routine and workout options, it's time to get to work! Part 2 starts out with an honest and unfiltered account of how I spend my workday, from the highlights, like my strong philosophical foundation of pursuing the highest expression of my talents and making a unique contribution; to the low lights of my penchant for distraction by way of the email inbox, doing routine tasks during times of the day better suited for peak cognitive tasks, and drifting away from important responsibilities into the world of YouTube high jump videos. I even take a diversion during the show, while talking about my tendency to get distracted! I also like to do what Gretchen Rubin calls, “procrasticlearing”—fussing around doing efficient and seemingly important tasks, but delaying a deep immersion into challenging and high-priority work. You'll get some helpful tips and tricks about habit forming and focus inspired by popular books like Deep Work, Atomic Habits, and former podcast guests Gretchen Rubin and Seth Godin. I also talk about my five different “typical” daily eating patterns, and you will pick up some themes about a C&C dietary strategy (could be the title of my next book?), which stands for carnivore-ish and chocolate as my dietary centerpieces. We talk about trying to optimize afternoon work habits, where there is a higher risk of drifting away from peak focus, and detail the all-important topic of napping. We cover evening eating habits, leisure time, and bedtime practices that you may find helpful or at least get a kick out of. Hopefully you will find value in these lengthy shows that will hopefully get you thinking about the best strategies to make the most of your day.TIMESTAMPS:Brad starts his official workday after about 40 minutes of his routine he discussed in the previous podcast. [02:13]As Brad starts his day, he sometimes uses his computer for other things than his writing, acknowledging his potential for distraction. [05:15]You should try to strive for two 90-minute bursts per day of peak cognitive performance. [10:03]Turn that stuff off and get the work done! [13:07]There are four requirements to succeed in habit change. Make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. [15:05]You might want to try a habit scorecard where you can look at both good habits and bad habits. A habit must be established before it can be improved [18:04]Brad organizes his day. He tries to prioritize what’s most important to the high energy times, and save the less important for down time. [21:06]Find your calling. Do what fits for you. [30:34]A little bit of a struggle and challenge thrown in there sprinkled into our comfortable, modern life can pay great dividends. [31:33]Brad prefers email to phone calls so he can control the use of his time better, but it takes discipline not to get distracted. [37:32]Brad has described his busy workday, and also admits to frittering plenty. [42:37]It’s important to never get discouraged. [44:31]Often, we procrast-a-clear, thinking we are getting our mind clear so we can work. [47:22]Brad varies what he eats during the day as he thinks he should be free of any compulsion or regimentation. [49:17]The all-important nap is next on Brad’s busy schedule. [59:52]The afternoon time can be an opportunity to get sidetracked. Micro workouts are how Brad handles that. [01:05:20]Brad knows how to zone out and calm the pace of the modern technology we are bombarded with. [01:09:14]When he can, he gets in some speed golf at the end of the day. Then home for dinner. [01:12:05]It’s virtually impossible to accumulate excess body fat over time if you are eliminating processed foods and eating only predominantly nutrient-dense foods, [01:20:59]The pairing of carbohydrates and fat is the most damaging combination. [01:23:12]Evening entertainment consists of visiting, good TV shows, or perhaps catching up on his work that was missed during the day. [01:27:37]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageBrad’s Morning Routine Breather Part 1Brad’s Morning Routine video no. 1Brad’s Morning Routine video no. 2Knee Ability ZeroDeep WorkThis is MarketingThe DipAtomic HabitsThe Hacking of the American MindBrad’s Cold PlungeThe Keto Reset DietButcher BoxUS Wellness MeatsThe Fatty Popcorn Boy SagaThe Carnivore Scores ChartPE DietJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Brian Gryn, long-time trainer and coach, expert in all things fasting and strength training, and host of the Get Lean, Eat Clean podcast to the show for a conversation about evolving fitness strategies and effective fat loss methods.We talk about how to identify the exact elements of your lifestyle that are sabotaging your weight loss efforts, whether it’s diet, lack of accountability or lack of belief in yourself (or something else that you haven’t yet realized) as well as how to most effectively create practical strategies that actually work for you. Brian then breaks down the many benefits that come with taking a minimal approach to high intensity training and we discuss the importance of utilizing the Carnivore Scores guide in order to maximize the nutrient density of your diet. We also touch on the topic of snacking, and Brian explains why it can be helpful to eradicate this habit if you are not yet at the point where you feel like you can eat just two meals a day.TIMESTAMPS:A minimal approach to training can generate huge results. [02:06]It is believed that one burns the same number of calories each day whether we exercise or not. [08:23]There is a mental side of dealing with excess weight that is important to look at. [09:27]There may be a part of you thinking that you don’t deserve to change. [12:48]Having a third party work with you is helpful. [14:41]What has Brian seen with his clients that really didn’t click? [17:41]People rarely change their minds. [20:05]One does not need to work out for hours to have an effective workout. [22:13]You don’t want to mix the effort to get stronger while you’re also playing sports. [26:30]Slow it down and see the difference. [32:10]You really have to get the lifestyle changes around exercise nailed down before you can tweak your diet.  [44:16]To broaden your dietary choices, look at the inexpensive SMASH family. (Sardines, Mackerel, Anchovies, Salmon and Herring.) [45:36]Eating grass-fed and pasture-raised nutrient dense food is the goal. [48:53]How frequently we eat is something to look at. And how about eliminating snacking? [53:25]Anything with calories counts as breaking a fast. [58:49]Everything in moderation is not a good motto. That is talking about still allowing the toxic chemicals in the standard diet to come into our bodies. [01:02:01]Clean out your cupboard of the temptations. [ 01:05:34]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageGet Lean, Eat CleanOsteoStrongCarnivore Score Food Ranking ChartBurnFit2Fat2FitBiology of BeliefThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a FuckBody by SciencePE Ratio DietTwo Meals a DayObesity CodeForce of NatureBrian Gryn.comJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener questions hitting hard from around the world, including the UK, the Dolomites in Italy, Australia and USA. In this show we’ll discuss a variety of topics, including: concerns that fasting can slow down metabolism at the age of 64; a 45-year-old dad of a youngster in the UK is getting all dialed in on exercise, diet , micro workouts, cold exposure, nature exercise, and improving eyesight naturally—all thanks to lots of podcast consumption—so inspiring!A listener also asks if your MAF heart rate is burning fat, isn’t everyone “fat adapted”?, a question that sparks a discussion around the idea of fasting with butter to minimize stress and guard against potential gluconeogenesis (recalling former podcast guest Dr. Michael Platt, author of Adrenalin Dominance, suggesting to take a spoonful of MCT oil in the morning to prevent excess cortisol (something that can happen from fasting in those who are vulnerable). We then talk about exactly what kind of rest to take between all-out sprints and discuss the important caution of warming up a bit before doing a micro workout (something I haven’t sufficiently emphasized when talking about hauling off a set of pull-ups or deadlift!). Good times, good information, join the fun and be sure to email any questions you want answered to podcast@bradventures.com!TIMESTAMPS:Larry is concerned about intermittent fasting and its effect on metabolism. [01:40]It is believed that we burn around the same number of calories every day regardless of whether we exercise or not. [04:40]When you are in your later years, it is extremely important to maintain your lean muscle mass. [07:34]If you are able to just eliminate nutrient deficient processed foods, you will go a long way toward regulating your appetite. [10:15]Rich Vaughn from the UK talks about Brad’s podcasts bringing Brad to review many important facts. [11:18]Brad has tried successfully to wean his eyes from needing glasses. [16:54]What does Brad feed his dog? [17:44]Ken Phelps asks: if you stay at or under your MAF heart rate are you burning all or mostly fat? Aren’t we all fat adapted? [21:32]Sue Simmons asks about the fasting protocol for a slender person. [26:59]Bob Lockwood asks about how restful the rests should be between sprints. [31:45]    A question from Alan in Italy, who is worried about not warming up before doing micro workouts.  [34:45]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageThe Obesity CodeDr. Herman Pontzer podcast no. 1Dr. Herman Pontzer podcast no. 2Dr. Robert Lustig podcastTwo Meals a DayThe Way of the Peaceful WarriorDr. Shanahan – How to Become Cancer-proofPaleomedicina ClinicAllison Gannet on CancerTed Naiman podcastJake Steiner podcastMark’s Daily AppleAdrenaline DominanceJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Get ready to go deep with the one and only Dr. Bruce Lipton for one of the most perspective-altering shows you’ll ever hear in your life.What a special privilege it was to interview this internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. A stem cell biologist and the bestselling author behind one of my favorite books, The Biology of Belief, Dr. Lipton does exquisite work taking complex scientific subjects in the field of quantum physics to real life application.Dr. Lipton first began examining the principles of quantum physics and how they apply to his understanding of the cell’s information processing systems. He then produced breakthrough studies on the cell membrane, which revealed that this outer layer of the cell was an organic homologue of a computer chip—the cell’s equivalent of a brain. This led to insights about epigenetics and the effect of one’s environment on gene expression, most importantly that, “If the perception in your mind is reflected in the chemistry of your body, and if your nervous system reads and interprets the environment and then controls the blood’s chemistry, then you can literally alter cellular function by altering your thoughts.”This episode features one of the great scientists and philosophers of modern times, and you’ll learn what our biggest problem is (and why), how to become the active creator of your life, and so much more! Please enjoy the heck out of this life-changing show, listen carefully, and be sure to share it with others!If you missed my two-part show covering Dr. Lipton’s book, The Biology of Belief, click here to listen to part 1, Escaping Flawed Subconscious Programming, and here to listen to part 2, Promoting Growth Instead of Protection.TIMESTAMPS:Your thoughts manifest cellular function throughout your body at all times. [01:25]Dr. Lipton explains how his work has progressed to this amazing find about operating in the subconscious. [10:04]A child, from the last trimester pregnancy through age seven, is primarily operating on a vibrational frequency called theta. [12:39]Unfortunately, as the young child absorbs behavior programs, about 60% of them are disempowering, self-sabotaging, and limiting beliefs. [15:17]Ninety-five percent of the time, we are operating from the subconscious.  [17:55]The feelings your parent had in the last trimester of pregnancy are chemically absorbed by you. [23:09]The subconscious mind is 1 million times more powerful than a computer than the conscious mind. [26:03]When you go to sleep and are in Theta which is self-hypnosis. [31:20]Our life is like driving a car with our subconscious in charge. We have little awareness of the behavior that is coming out. [33:09]If you don’t have a destination, you’re not going to get there. [36:29]Survey of the wildlife population has shown that two thirds of the animals have disappeared in the past 50 years. [38:11]The function of the mind is to create coherence between your beliefs and your reality.[43:04]It’s the repetition of the destination in your mind that will program your mind. [45:39]The mind is the Matrix, the creator of all matter. [49:53]Let go of the past. It was done without awareness and our knowledge. Your life starts now. [54:24]You can’t be in growth and protection at the same time. When stress hormones are released into the body, they shut down the immune system. [57:47]We were never physiologically designed to maintain stress more than a few minutes at a time. [01:07:29]No matter how many books you read, or lectures you hear, your subconscious doesn’t get it. [01:09:35]Cellular function can be altered by altering your thoughts. Don’t disregard the power of the conscious part. [01:16:10]Can we maintain a solid blissful romantic relationship by manifesting our cellular function through our thoughts? [01:19:20]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageBiology of BeliefThe Honeymoon EffectPodcast about  Dr. Lipton, no. 1Podcast about Dr. Lipton, no. 2BruceLipton.comJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve had a few recent requests to provide details about my eating patterns, workout routine, and general daily behaviors. Hopefully it will be valuable to take a journey through an entire day as I present an honest and authentic accounting of the good, bad, and ugly of my typical day.Spoiler alert: My morning exercise routine is the thing I want to most promote and inspire you to adopt, because it has been life changing over the past five years. In the extreme “needs to improve” category is my penchant for digital distraction and poor prioritization during the workday at my computer. This blockbuster two-part show is my effort to present the real me, enhance your perspective when I talk about all matters of health, fitness, positive habits and peak performance, and strengthen our connection as we continue to strive together to be the best we can be. The detail I provide in this show will hopefully get you thinking about your behavior patterns, blind spots, needs to improve areas, and things that are working well for you. Quarantine has caused a major upheaval in the way many people go about their day and job responsibilities, and we have a wonderful opportunity to capitalize on the opportunity to better custom-design a healthy, active, stress-balanced day. Both my career and life have been based at home for decades, so I could pose as an expert promoting a home-based work day! Here is what we will cover in part 1: Waking up in the morning, striving for consistent bedtime and wake up habits; my award-winning morning exercise routine, and the wide-ranging benefits of immediately starting your day with a devoted movement routine that gets you exposed to fresh air and direct light and keeps you away from the tailspin of distraction reaching for your phone. We also talk about how to start small and build winning behaviors into habit, and then I detail six different workouts that I might do on the heels of my morning routine: sprinting and/or jumping practice at the track, home-based strength sessions with the X3 bar, Stretch Cordz, hexagonal deadlift bar, and pull-up bar providing plenty of options; the Body By Science “Big-5” workout on machines at the gym (as detailed in the Dr. Doug McGuff podcast), plus some fun add-on pre-hab/re-hab stuff that I can only do with gym apparatus; a quick sprint workout on the high-tech CAROL stationary bike; or a Speedgolf outing where I jog a quick nine-holes before dark or do a modified “cart Speedgolf” session where I do wind sprints instead using the cart instead of running the whole way. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for part 2!TIMESTAMPS:The world has changed allowing people to be more flexible on their personal time for exercise. [01:20]Brad is a sleep machine. Try to get back to your natural circadian rhythm. [05:27]If you’ve had a high intensity workout during the day, it helps your sleep. [10:45]It may be genetics, because some people really don’t seem to need as much sleep. [11:42]The first thing upon awakening, Brad has a vigorous exercise routine. [18:14]A recent survey contends that 84% of Americans reach for their phone upon awakening.[20:54]Brad’s morning routine is his number one health tip that he has to offer. [23:16]Getting sunlight in your eyes first thing in the morning is important. [24:40]It’s a good idea to do the exact same thing every day for your morning routine. [28:17]   There are four facets required to be successful in habit change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. [35:21]Attach the new habit you want to do, to a habit you already have. [38:46]Occasionally, Brad will finish his morning routine and then go into a nice workout. [50:06]Unfortunately, we have been socialized to think that fitness is achieved through struggle and suffering…no pain, no gain. [53:31]A kinder, gentler approach to exercise is encouraged. [55:19]Some of the workout options Brad chooses from are: cold exposure, sprinting or jumping at the track, and gym workout. [58:09]   Sprinting is where you are going to get the best benefits for your physique. [01:06:30]Brad describes his template for jumping workout. [01:14:55]The big FIVE workout in the gym is described by Dr. McGuff. [01:15:57]Brad has a nice setup at home. [01:20:27]Speed golf is back on the plate for Brad after a 5-year hiatus where he focused on high-jumping. [01:34:32]   LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageBrad’s Morning Routine, no 1Brad’s Morning Routine, no. 2Lights Out, Sleep, Sugar, and SurvivalWhy We SleepTwo Meals a DayAtomic Habitshttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/skyline-trail-cactus-to-cloudsPodcast with Joel JamiesonBrad’s Cold ExposurePodcast with John JaquishBrad’s Sprinting videoBrad’s Jumping videoBrad’s Jogging 2.0 videoBody by SciencePodcast with Doug McGuffWeight Lifting is a Waste of TimeCAROL BikeBrad’s Speed GolfQUOTES:“Respect the sun, and when the sun sets, honor it.”“Only the disciplined ones are free.” (Kipchoge)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcome Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn, a CSUS professor and expert in PTG (Post Traumatic Growth) to the show for a deeply inspiring conversation about her book, Anatomy of a Survivor: Building Resilience, Grit, and Growth After Trauma. Anatomy of a Survivor examines how survivors can utilize their inner strengths in order to build resilience, navigate through, and ultimately grow from traumas and other major life challenges.Dr. Joyce brings a positive attitude to the episode, but without the poofy platitudes we often hear. You’ll hear about her story and her book, and be sure to listen carefully later on in the show for that turning point where she went from feeling sorry for herself to instead, taking on challenges and being grateful for a second chance. This wide ranging conversation touches on everything from her to academia classes to the state of today’s students to the problem with today’s “lawnmower parents.” In the middle of the show, we hear the wild and true story that is the centerpiece of Dr. Joyce’s personal journey: In 1990, after a sudden cardiac event, she was actually dead for twenty-two minutes. CPR and determined doctors brought her back to life, but she found that her new life was entirely different. Dr. Joyce found herself suddenly facing depression, as well personal and professional setbacks. But as you’ll hear, she ultimately recognized that this moment in her life was not an end point—it was the beginning. Time taught Dr. Joyce that taking control of your life begins with the essential choice to move forward. In spite of every obstacle, failure, and misstep on the way, she harnessed the power of positive thinking and continued to tell herself: you got this.Trauma and crisis are inescapable aspects of life; ones that never really leave you once you experience it. But for over two decades, Dr. Joyce has worked with and studied issues faced by survivors. Years of professional and personal experience with trauma and crisis have helped Dr. Joyce recognize that for survivors, moving forward and identifying specific mindsets and behaviors that encourage progress are essential.I hope you enjoy listening to this powerful episode with Dr. Joyce, and if you’re interested in reading Anatomy of a Survivor or gifting it to a friend or loved one who you think could benefit from it, click here to check it out. Featuring interlacing stories with research on genetics, posttraumatic growth, and the neuroscience of resilience and happiness, Anatomy of a Survivor shows us how survivors of trauma can structure a positive and productive response by using Dr. Joyce’s unique system to guide them forward.TIMESTAMPS:Dr. Flynn talks about how survivors of traumas use their inner strengths to build resilience. [01:20]One of the classes the professor teaches is called Traumatology. [06:44]There are three classifications of trauma: victim of the trauma, the secondary and the community.  [08:48]There is nothing positive about trauma but there can be productive responses. [12:05]Word choices reprogram the brain. [15:20]Take control of what you can control. [18:26]There are six stages of meta-hab. [20:32]Are there differences between the male and the female brain? [21:55]What are the nutritional needs of the brain? [24:29]The technology of today can overwork the brain, but know too, that daydreaming uses the brain as it does a lot of work. [26:19]Joyce had a very close call with death that was a turning point in her life. [30:33]This stuff is tough but there is a way out and there is a way up. [36:57]During her recovery, Joyce was able to monitor her own progress as she got her brain function back. [48:00]You need to realize that you need help in order to move forward. [55:01]Some athletes in her study didn’t see themselves as resilient. [57:05]How did she recalibrate after the months of recovering? [01:01:50]Instead of saying, “I have to do this,” say, “I get to do this.” Think of people who would love to be in your situation. [01:06:13]Pick one thing at a time that you want to do to improve your life.  [01:10:06]How do you know, as you are supporting someone in recovery, when is the right time to say “Get up off the couch” or saying, “Enough. Let’s get going?” [01:13:59]Isolation is a red flag to look for in the person recovering. [01:18:30]Joyce lists the other stages in meta habilitation. [01:21:52]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageAnatomy of a Survivor bookPosttraumatic GrowthTurning Tragedy into TriumphDr.JMF.comAbout Dr. JoyceJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third part of this show, I ask some important questions in order to identify what weak areas we need to work on in order to make the necessary changes to our lifestyle that will minimize our disease risk.Ask yourself this: do I wake up after a night of sleep feeling energized, or groggy and tired? Do I frequently experience autoimmune flare ups? Do I digest my food well and feel good after a meal, instead of immediately experiencing bloating, gas, and other GI-related issues after eating?In this episode, you’ll learn what happens when you have too much glucose in your bloodstream, why excess insulin production is directly associated with metabolic syndrome, and all about the addictive properties of sugar. You’ll learn the most efficient way of taking yourself off the addictive loop of processed food consumption, and how to select high quality animal products and the most nutrient dense food while also having enough variety in your diet to keep things interesting, while still being healthy. I also discuss the increasingly common issue of orthorexia and how to keep yourself from getting drawn into this overly rigid and dysfunctional approach to food purity.TIMESTAMPS:This podcast will focus on diet, dropping excess body fat, fitness and lifestyle. [01:00]Ditch the big three toxic modern foods: refined industrial seed oils, refined sugars, and sweetened beverages and refined grains. [02:34]The industrial seed oils inflict immediate damage at the DNA level in your body. [05:48]Step one is to throw away the bad oils in your cupboard. [08:06]Read the wrappers. [09:56]When sugars and grains are ingested, you are eating a bunch of nutrient deficient calories. [15:43]What happens when you have too much glucose in the bloodstream? [17:50]Dr. Robert Lustig is the world’s leading anti-sugar crusader. Sugar has addictive properties. [22:23]What are the best ways you can do this? Cold turkey? Gradually? [24:17]Ancestral foods like pasture raised eggs, grass fed meats is the way to go. [27:59]The nutrient rich foods are available and flavorful.  Think meat, fish, fowl, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Be flexible. [30:25]    Orthorexia is quite common these days. You don’t want to get in to that. That is missing the point. [37:13]Reducing excess body fat and improving your body composition is a category of interest to many people. [38:46]LINKS:Brad Kearns.comBrad’s Shopping pageDr. Cate Shanahan and Brad on oilsCorrecting Disease, Part 1Correcting Disease, Part 2Primal KitchenDeep NutritionPodcast with Dr. Robert LustigThe Four TendenciesThe Hacking of the American MindSacred CowCarnivore Scores ChartJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a heavy-hitting and deeply educational show with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino: neuroscientist, research-scientist, and of the world’s most foremost researchers on the ketogenic diet, especially pertaining to the use of ketone supplements for neuroprotection. Dr. Dom brings tremendously extensive knowledge to the table for this episode, having been one of the earliest researchers to focus on identifying the many different uses for ketone supplements. He also worked with the Navy SEALS for over a decade to help address specific issues they were experiencing (like oxygen toxicity seizures), and even offered up his expertise to me back when I was first researching the keto diet for my book, Keto For Life!In this show, Dr. Dom talks about the wide-ranging benefits that come from following a ketogenic diet, while also offering all the scientific research and evidence to back it up. We talk about the “post-exercise ketosis” that athletes experience and Dr. Dom explains not only why athletes use ketones much quicker than sedentary people, but also why it’s likely that they receive more benefits from ketones as well, plus, many more fascinating facts he has uncovered throughout years and years of research.Perhaps one of the most singularly valuable insights I ever received from Dr. Dom was to “beware of people who speak in definitives.” The importance of this lies in the fact that real scientists will often say, Well, I don’t know. We don’t know...Well, maybe… In a world where it seems like everyone is trying to sell or convince you of something online, this perspective serves as a practical and helpful reminder. Enjoy the show, and connect with Dr. Dom here.TIMESTAMPS:Dr. D’Agostino has researched for years. You are going to learn about the amazing and wide-ranging benefits of ketones on the body. [01:20]The ketogenic diet has some amazing metabolic benefits that researchers have discovered. [09:28]Research started because the Navy Seal divers were having trouble using the rebreather. [12:32]Ketogenic and low-carb diets have been used for a hundred years as a medical treatment for epilepsy. [14:56]The animals used in research for Alzheimer’s were given ketogenic diets and had remarkably enhanced motor function and exercise performance. [18:56]If you eat zero sugar and zero carbohydrates, your glucose does not drop to zero. [23:07]It is difficult to study how a body does in starvation. [27:30]If you elevate ketones, it provides a remarkable energetic boost to the brain. [32:19]There are problems with some of the ketone supplements. [40:00]How do the impurities get into these products? [43:56]How does one know the dose that works for them? This is for temporary cognitive boost. [45:25]The ketone salt products come in different forms. [48:52]Is there some intermittent use of the ketogenic diet as a tool for fat reduction and the peripheral benefits? [52:30]The blood levels of ketones are a function of ketone production and ketone utilization. [58:40]Breath ketones are a good measure to have during fasting. [01:19:32]When doing a lot of fasting and carb restriction, it’s technically a stressor to the body. [01:02:37]How does the ketogenic diet benefit weight loss? First, there is a lot of behavioral modification involved by tracking. [01:06:39]Dom did a big deadlifting feat after a long fast. [01:14:29]LINKS:Audacious NutritionBrad Kearns.comBrad’s shopping pageBurnDr. Dom’s TwitterDr. Dom D’AgostinoDr. D’Agostino: Keto, Fasting, and ResilienceDr. D’Agostino Starving CancerThe Keto Reset DietKetonutrition.orgJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, I continue talking about the most effective lifestyle changes we can make to minimize disease risk factors.Part one of this show focused on the benefits of getting regular blood work done and what to specifically look out for in blood tests, as well as the importance of glucose monitoring and tracking testosterone frequently. I also shared some of the best ways to track cardiovascular disease risk and this week, we’re picking up where we left off. The episode starts with some more important information related to blood work and testosterone levels, which then segues into the topic of optimizing sauna use. I also discuss the ideal ways to help your body recover from workouts and the best exercises for building greater androgen receptor density (as well as why this plays a big role in male hormone health).TIMESTAMPS:It is important to get a good look at your blood going beyond the perfunctory annual exam. [01:29]Be sure to get your testosterone level checked regularly. The higher the count, the better. [02:35]If you have greater androgen receptor density then you can thrive on a lower testosterone level.  You build that with strength training. [06:33]Often there is misunderstanding about free testosterone vs. bound testosterone. [07:41]Testosterone is also extremely important for female health and vitality. [09:46]The digital stimulation that happens at night, such as watching TV or working on the computer, are things that spike cortisol and make it more difficult for transition into restful sleep. [14:25]There are many other lifestyle things beside poor sleep that can harm your health that you are unaware of.  This includes ingesting plastic, living in pollution. [18:46]Sauna provides wonderful benefits for many of your ailments. The goal is to sweat profusely. [21:58]Clean up your home environment by using eco-friendly cleaning products. [24:54]Look at your evening habits and your overall stress management habits. Where can you improve?  [26:33]Bad dietary choices can cause flare ups such as sore joints, dry, patchy red skin, mild arthritis, gas, bloating, and other digestive problems. [30:59]How are you dealing with stress? You need to unwind after workouts. [34:12]Persistent nasal congestion can be due to food or environmental allergies. [37:58]Overtraining is stressful on the body and you may not realize it. Check on the diet in relation to your training.  [40:28]LINKS:Brad Kearns. comBrad’s shopping pageElle Russ on ThyroidNourish, Balance, ThriveAlmost Heaven.comMeat Rx.comPodcast with Janine KrauseBrad’s Breather show on Breathing Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I connect with Australian endurance and life coach Andre Obradovic for his fourth appearance on the show. We discuss some important strategies to pursue your fitness goals in a healthy manner - even extreme endurance goals which can often compromise health. We talk about the recent contention by some about whether cardio is even necessary, as it is known that one can obtain an excellent cardiovascular training effect through intense strength training and sprinting. Of course, if you have specific endurance goals, you will need to simulate the experience in training. Beyond that, it seems everyone can benefit from integrating truly explosive movement into their training regimen. We also ask the listeners the important question: Are you addicted to exercise? I recount 11 questions you can ask yourself to identify addiction, as covered in my show with food addiction expert Dr. Joan Ifland. We talk about how mainstream fitness programming is by and large too stressful for the average participant, and this extends from endurance coaching and group training to HIIT sessions in the gym to home-based workouts. Andre harps repeatedly on the dangers of chronic overproduction of cortisol from ill-advised workouts and stressful lifestyle circumstances, and explains how this will inhibit fat burning and actually promote fat storage. We check back in on the breakthrough concept of nasal diaphragmatic breathing, which we covered extensively in the last show with Andre. I’m amazed to report that my continued devotion to the concept, despite frustrating lack of progress, is finally paying off! My BOLT score is now routinely at :40 (excellent), having progressed from a routinely :20 score (barely passing grade). It’s definitely paying off during my sprint workouts, as I’m not gasping for air after 200 meter sprints as I was doing previously. If you have questions for a future show, especially about endurance training, send them to podcast@bradventures.com and we’ll get Andre back on in the future!TIMESTAMPS:Obradovic talks about his gentle coaching approach as well as asking the question: Are you addicted to exercise? [01:20]The country of Australia has been in total lockdown for two years. [05:56]The whole rationale for performing sustained steady state cardiovascular exercise is being second guessed. [08:47]Rather than thinking and saying, “I have to exercise,” think, “How am I going to move today?” [12:19]The more narrow your fitness goals, the more of a sacrifice you make for your health. [14:25]Are you addicted? Exercise?  Food?  Social media?  [21:53]Brad lists 11 questions as a test of addiction. Take the quiz. [23:37]The more exercise you do, the more money the fitness industry makes. [30:19]The Ironman began with a group of drunk Navy guys in Hawaii. We’ve all bought into it. [32:01]Any muscular activity, even for a brief time, still gets an A plus in cardio. [35:29]The chronic overproduction of cortisol is a red flag. [38:20]The default human metabolic state is to be a fat burner. [42:10]Breathe through your nose while doing a variety of different drills. [45:40]The bottom line is to breathe through your nose only as minimally as possible at all times. [56:21]People can get very confused about the conflicting information that is available whether it be someone who is preparing for a competition or someone just wanting to be fit. Where do you start? [58:19]Don’t get ahead of yourself. Rest is important. Are you getting the right advice from the right expert? [01:05:48]LINKS:Andre Obradovic’s websiteDr. Joan Ifland: Food Addiction Dr. Doug McGuff: Cardio Doesn’t ExistWeight Lifting Is a Waste of Time: So Is Cardio, and There’s a Better Way to Have the Body You Want by Dr. John JaquishHow to find your BOLT scoreJoin Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising partners. We are now poised and proud to double dip by both soliciting a donation and having you listen to ads! If you wanna cough up a few bucks to salute the show, we really appreciate it and will use the funds wisely for continued excellence. Go big (whatever that means to you…) and we’ll send you a free jar of Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece as a thank you! Email to alert us! Choose to donate now, later, or never. Either way, we thank you for choosing from the first two options! :]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.