The B.rad Podcast

One of the consequences of high-tech, modern life is that for the first time in history, we are constantly battling the effects of exposure to estrogenic compounds. While this is an emerging field of scientific study, you may want to be on the safe side, as we are dealing with an assortment of environmental estrogens from a variety of different sources, and make moves to avoid and eliminate the following offenders: Eliminate all plastics touching your food or drink and avoid high estrogenic foods like soy, corn, flax. Use all-natural skin and personal care products, and eco-friendly home cleaners and laundry detergents.Monitor and limit sources of EMF, by doing things like turning Wifi off at night, using an ethernet cable instead, and staying far away from your cell phone. Otterbox phone cases are also helpful, as are grounding mats or sheets or shields.Combat indoor blue light by using things like bug bulbs, Tungsten soft lights, and anything on the yellow/red spectrum (like a salt lamp or candles).If you want to neutralize outgassing from toxic consumer products and stale indoor air, get a houseplant or two! Also, the HEPA filter/deionizer captures 99.9% of particles (outdoor fires, pet, dust, allergens, etc.). Avoiding Estrogens:Plastics: Implement zero tolerance for any plastic touching your food or drink. Nothing is worse than microwaving foods in plastic containers or drinking from disposable plastic water bottles that get heated in the sun. The result? Man cans and cancer. Use stainless steel or glass containers instead.Personal Care products: Be vigilant against chemicals that touch your body like skin care products, cosmetics, perfumes and colognes, and laundry detergent. Use eco-friendly products made without chemicals, such as Dr. Bronner’s castile soap. Almost all sunscreens are pretty offensive, with common ingredients like oxybenzone and octinoxate that are harmful for both your health and the environment. Look for something simple with zinc oxide and try to prioritize using clothing and hats. Remember to expose large skin surfaces, but that it’s ok to protect yourself.Household cleaning products: Antibacterial products are nasty, because they compromise immune function and can make you resistant to antibiotics when you need them for infections or surgeries. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day is a good natural brand with a diverse product line.Food: You shouldn’t be eating soy, corn, or flax anyway, but note that these foods have 100x more phytoestrogens than other plants. For more information, read Anthony Jay’s book Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile, and be sure to check out this great article from BioDynamic Wellness called Top 10 Estrogenics and Ways to Minimize Exposure. TIMESTAMPS:Number 8 of your MOFO mission is called to protect yourself. Eliminate all plastics touching your food or drink. [01:49]Look for eco-friendly skin products and home cleaning products. [02:32]Beware the dangers of the electromagnetic field. [03:11]Protect yourself from light exposure after dark. [07:21]A houseplant has been shown to neutralize the outgassing that comes from toxic consumer products and stale indoor air. [08:44]Getting a HEPA filter to clean your air. [09:14]The exposure to estrogens can throw off your natural healthy balance. [10:51]Drinking out of a plastic water bottle is very unhealthy for you. [12:02]Personal care products are now available in healthy options. [13:49]Household cleaners are another place to pay attention to the eco-friendly need. [15:59]Try to stay away from soy, corn, flax which have 100 times more phytoestrogens. [16:46]Stay away from grains and source grass-fed meat. [18:08]Brad talks about many chemicals that are sprayed on our food that are outlawed in Europe. [18:51]Read carefully the ingredients in your sunscreen. Avoid food that has been artificially colored red. [19:51]Parabens are found in cosmetics and disguised in the ingredient list name. [20:50]Birth controls pills contain harmful chemicals. [22:17]Brad lists nine ways to minimize estrogenic exposure. [23:27]A dry sauna is an excellent way to detox your body. [24:41]Other herbs and botanicals are recommended for detoxing. [25:57]Consider the water you are drinking. [27:24]It’s important to have pasture-raised meats and eggs. [29:27 LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageOtterBoxPodcast with Brian HoyerPodcast with Tania TeschkeHEPA FilterEstrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick and InfertileWise Traditions PodcastBiodynamic WellnessDr. Anthony Jay PodcastAlmost Heaven SaunasBeet KvasseBig BerkeyHow to lower high estrogen levels naturallyTop 10 estrogenics and ways to minimize exposureFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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 hard hitting, straight shooting, fearless free-thinking fitness leader that will blow your mind and challenge you to rethink many of the basic notions of fitness, diet, and healthy living.Dr. John is a longtime innovator and thought leader in the biomedical fitness scene, having invented the globally popular OsteoStrong training device to fight osteoporosis. His more recent fitness sensation is the X3Bar, which is revolutionizing the way people think about and perform strength training. His heavy resistance band with attached bar system allows you to work the range of motion with the highest power output (the end of the movement) with the highest resistance. This is the exact opposite of lifting a heavy bar, where you are constrained by the hardest part (e.g., lifting the bar off the floor) of the lift. You’ll hear Dr. John’s full explanation in the show, but essentially, you get a more challenging and complete workout in a much shorter time period.We also talk about Dr. John’s astonishing dietary strategy of eating just once every 48 hours, when he enjoys a full-bore carnivore feast. That’s right, Dr. John is maintaining his muscular, single digit body fat physique (6’0” and 240lbs) with a zero carb diet and a workout protocol of 10 minutes per day, 6 days a week! Yes indeed, this guy is off the beaten track by many miles and it’s incredibly refreshing to open your mind to greater possibilities, challenge bullshit conventional stupidity that’s been proven wrong over and over but we still blindly follow it, and listen to someone who is not afraid to speak his mind at every corner, and back up his seemingly crazy proclamations with extensive scientific research and knowledge base. “We are not meant to exert ourselves with that much intensity for very long,” Dr. John says, pointing out that while most people assume that a lack of motivation is the reason why people can’t go hard with a workout for more than ten minutes, it’s really a lack of glycogen! Meaning, it’s biological, not mental: if your body is screaming at you to stop, listen, and stop. Dr. John shares a story about how, during the last few sets of an hour-long workout he did, his ears started ringing. “I felt awful, so I thought: what is going on here?” Now, Dr. John is certain that this was his body sounding the alarm on what wasn’t working:  “This was my body’s way of saying: no, we are not doing this anymore!”  Finally, we wrap up with some great advice from his dad, a former NASA engineer: “Don’t think people are going down the right path. Look at the problem, and think of anything else that might address that problem than the way people are doing it, because there might be a better answer.”Enjoy this informative and surprising episode with Dr. John, and check out his new book, Weight Training Is A Waste Of Time.TIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest today has made many innovations to the fitness culture. He calls out the BS in the fitness industry. [01:39]John makes some pretty strong statements regarding the information we have been given. Are calories important? He eats only one meal every 48 hours. [05:06]It has a lot to do with looking at what happens during fasting. [08:51]Some people, in an attempt to find a diet, try to find a solution that doesn’t require a change. [11:02]John compares the idea of the bears creating diabetes so they can hibernate with what the humans have dealt with. [14:10]Hydrating is another purpose of carbs. [18:59]You only need antioxidants if you are oxidizing. [21:28]What are oxalates? [22:31]John explains his 48-hour fasting theory. [25:22]The larger muscle becomes, the more blood it needs to function correctly. [28:21]The X Three Bar delivers results with weight changing as we move it. [33:00]What do we really want when we exercise? We want to change our bodies. [37:59]Why is this going to have less risk of muscle soreness and damage than doing sets with a heavy bar? [43:31]If you can fatigue the muscle without damaging the muscle, then all of the protein synthesis is appropriated for growth. [46:14]Sometimes the information that is published in exercise science is not accurate. [47:06]After the X Three, you need at least 36 hours to recover. [53:26]The Central Governor Theory defines the point in the middle of the race when your brain tells your body, “That’s enough.”[55:15]Using the X three, the injury risk is low. [59:49]The Osteostrong devices give the benefit of high impact without the risks. {01:00:03]LINKS:X Three BarOsteostrongDr. John JaquishWeight Lifting is a Waste of TimeCentral Governor TheoryQUOTES:“So many things are a gross misinterpretation of research.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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.

(Breather) The seventh step to becoming a badass MOFO is to work on overcoming non-stop digital stimulation and distraction, which can only be achieved by focusing, prioritizing, and powering down with unwavering discipline. It means implementing proactive daily rituals (like working out) before even glancing at a screen.This is especially important as looking at your phone/computer/email first thing in the morning activates the shallow, reactive, part of your brain. Talk about starting things off on the wrong foot! How can you expect yourself to be focused and productive when you’ve activated the reactive (and not proactive) part of your brain right after waking up? Answer: you can’t. So, why not at least try to resist the temptation? Instagram will still be there in a few hours, so do yourself a favor, and help yourself out by putting some time into creating (and incorporating) a few winning rituals (that will eventually become habitual) that you can do before you let yourself even look at a screen. Also check out previous shows, like Prevent Tech From Hijacking Your Mind, and the episode with productivity and marketing expert Seth Godin, for more tips on overcoming distraction and productivity. One of the most helpful pieces of advice Seth ever gave me about this subject was simple: “Turn that shit off and get the work done man!” Effective yes, but is this approach easy for everyone to implement? Maybe, but maybe not...what works for one person will not necessarily work as well for you, so in this show, I will outline some very valuable tips you can use to ensure you’re spending your time as efficiently and effectively as possible. Digital distraction is no joke, so here are some methods that will help you work around (and against!) the temptation to scroll down your screen all day long: Facilitate Deep Work. Schedule time for work (first thing in the morning works best for most people) and check out my show covering the book Deep Work for details. Different methods work for different folks, but I found having an accountability partner was a really effective strategy for me. Carve out an hour or two in the morning to just get it done - and then email your accountability partner afterward to say, “I F%^&*ING DID IT TODAY!” You can even email yourself, it’s just the act of having some form of accountability that is most useful.  Become Aware of the Cost of Distractibility. How much time do you think distractibility really costs you in a day? I bet we all underestimate how much time we lose when we take that “one-minute break” that turns into an hour. Take some inspiration from Jim Collins, who tracks all of his time on a spreadsheet, as this will provide you with an actual number of how much time it costs you in a day when you lose focus. Being able to quantify how much time you spend working and not working is a great motivator for getting things done and cutting out distractions.  Be OK With Being Annoying. Do not allow yourself to feel guilty about not being immediately responsive to people or saying “no” to a lot of things. You may think it’s only going to take you 5 seconds to respond to that text message, but it’s really just opening a can of worms. Put your phone in the other room if you have to, just do whatever you can to make your phone (and whatever else distracts you) not easily accessible.  Devote Time to Shut Down Time. Easier said than done, but, it still has got to be done. Do your best to remove any obstacles and temptations from the environment you’re working in. Similar to the ‘put your phone in another room’ method, I’ll sometimes go somewhere where I know there is no Wifi to ensure I won’t get distracted.  Don’t Waste Time Waiting For Inspiration. Otherwise, you’ll be waiting a long time. So don’t focus on it, don’t sit around waiting for it to magically materialize. Instead, set yourself up with a morning routine you can actually stick to, and go! Don’t wait for inspiration, just get up in the morning and do not let yourself look at your phone/email/social media until you have gotten a substantial amount of work done. No excuses, no waiting for that serendipitous moment when the light bulb goes off - like Seth said, turn it off, and get the work done!Lastly, really make an effort to save your screen time for the daytime….otherwise, the nighttime blue light exposure will most likely keep you awake all night, leaving you exhausted and trashed for the next day. If you want to be truly focused, you have to make sure your body is functioning well, which is why MOFO Mission #7 is to take control. TIMESTAMPS:MOFO Mission no. 7 is Take Control. [01:23]We must acknowledge the addictive properties of the dopamine hit we get with the ding of our phone. [02:26]One tip from the Deep Work book is to make a solemn vow not to open your messages for the first 90 minutes in a day. [05:05]It is good to have someone you are accountable to who will keep you on track. [05:42]Tracking your creativity time ratio on a spreadsheet daily increases your awareness. [06:47]Be okay annoying people [09:08]Have distinct shutdown times. [11:00]Inspiration is for amateurs. [12:41]Start your MOFO assignment of Taking Control by committing to a deliberate proactive morning routine. [14:58]Only things that are natural and easy to maintain are healthy. [17:23]When you get exposure to the cold for just 20 seconds, it results in a 200 to 300% spike in mood. [18:26]Initiate a sequence of deep diaphragmatic breaths so you can control your cold-water therapeutic experience. [22:23]Ben Greenfield contends that his morning cold water immersion had a greater impact on stabilizing blood glucose than anything else. [24:12]You want to spend your evening hours away from screen stimulation. [26:01]Plug your phone in outside your bedroom. Walk the kids to school. [28:15]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBrad’s Morning RoutineBrad’s Cold TherapyPrevent Technology from Hijacking Your MindDeep WorkBrad with Cal NewportAndre Obradovic podcastBird by BirdDr. Rhonda PatrickDr. Kelly StarrettFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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.

Dr. Casey is a Stanford-trained head and neck surgeon who ditched a promising medical career to plunge into the world of functional medicine and healing disease by attacking the root cause of inflammation. You will love the story of her amazing journey of blending insights from genetic science to observe the shortcomings of western medicine as sick care rather than health care. Dr. Casey describes our current model as “reactionary medicine,” where we play “whack the mole” by attacking the symptoms of various diseases with drugs and surgery. Casey describes the frustration of seeing many patients returning for the same invasive procedures that were caused by lifestyle-driven inflammation. After leaving surgery and getting additional training in functional medicine, Dr. Casey presents a unique, hands-on approach to patient care focused on optimizing lifestyle behaviors that will promote health and prevent disease. The centerpiece is the emerging technology of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) that she offers to clients as a co-founder of LevelsHealth.com operation. In this show, you’ll learn why metabolic dysfunction is perhaps the most distressing disease condition of modern times. This is represented mainly by an inability to regulate glucose or burn fat efficiently. You’ll be inspired to take personal responsibility for your health, especially through the use of a now-affordable and accessible CGM device, and learn the importance of tight glucose regulation to feel and look your best. TIMESTAMPS:Brad interviews a surgeon who discovered most of her patients needed to improve their lifestyle rather than be under the knife. [01:43]Environmental factors change the expression of our biological blueprint. [05:20]Newer medical ideas expand from “here are these symptoms; here is the treatment.” [07:59]The majority of the diseases that are plaguing our country are diseases that are chronic illnesses based in lifestyle and dietary decisions. [10:23]As an ENT surgeon, Dr. Means realized that most of the cases were inflammatory in nature. [12:41]Is there a profit motive involved in the medical profession that keeps the “Whack-a-Mole” system going? [16:52]Research suggests that those more dietary and lifestyle interventions and healthy maintenance are the highest value. [21:07]The insurance companies share the risk across a large population, some of which will be very ill and some very healthy. [23:35]Symptoms arise from biologic dysfunction. Functional Medicine looks at all the variable functions. [25:24]Every day we make hundreds, if not thousands of small decisions that affect our biological reality. Even how we respond to a stressful email, translates through our hormones to affect our cellular biology. [28:43]There is emerging technology of continuous glucose monitoring which is a powerful behavior modifier. [30:14]The fluctuations in glucose levels may be potentially more harmful than sustained high glucose levels alone.  [34:53]Metabolic dysfunction is the root of infertility, erectile dysfunction, anxiety and depression. [37:19]Could one deliver a normal fasting glucose but still be getting into trouble with poor glucose variability? [39:01]What kind of particulars might influence our varied response to white rice? [45:07]After a sprint workout where the glycogen is depleted, what happens when I have an ice cream treat? [48:52]    Is the afternoon slump always associated with a blood glucose drop? Is it manageable? [50:46]    If two people eat the exact same number of calories per day, the exact same food, but they eat them at different times of the day, they will have a totally different metabolic outcome. [54:44]In our culture, we are eating 150 pounds of refined sugar on average per person per year. [01:03:17]Realize that when you are getting in stressful situations like traffic or at the workplace, you are spiking your glucose just like going down the street to get a Hostess Pie [01:05:16]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageDr. Casey MeansLevels HealthDr. Casey’s KitchenFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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.

Challenging your body through a combination of brief, intense, strength training sessions and all-out sprints is this week’s next MOFO Mission assignment, as it will prompt a spike of testosterone and human growth hormone in your bloodstream, which leads to many wonderful adaptive, anti-aging benefits. Another great addition to your exercise regimen are micro workouts: these brief bursts of explosive efforts really add up over time. Here are a few key points you’ll want to remember from this episode:HIIT vs HIRT. Check out Dr. Craig Marker’s article, HIIT vs HIRT, (High Intensity Interval Training vs High Intensity Repeat Training). HIIT workouts don’t include sufficient rest, which is why you feel completely depleted after a HIIT workout. The duration of a HIRT workout is much shorter than you might think: just 10-20 seconds, as this delivers maximum fitness stimulation and minimizes cellular breakdown as described by Dr. Craig Marker (check out my show, Peak Performance Without Suffering, for more details). Try using an X3Bar. I’ve been loving this addition to my workout regimen as it enables a very short workout that is extremely strenuous and recruits a lot of muscle fibers. Whatever strength training you like to do, remember the key is to make sure your workout doesn’t last that long (30 minutes is plenty, even 12 minutes is fine). Check out their site here.Keep it short and sweet. You don’t need to put in hours and hours of work, as a few minutes of explosive effort produces dramatic fitness benefits, especially when it comes to weight-bearing sprinting (and it’s ok if this is something you need to work towards). A proper sprint workout includes a gradual warm up (cardio like jogging, jog-walking, whatever breaks a light sweat and gets your heart rate up), dynamic stretching, technique drills, and the sprints that last 10-20 seconds, with a luxurious rest interval that is 6 times as long as the sprint. Each time you step back to the line, you should feel fully refreshed and energized so you can deliver another peak performance effort. When you notice a breakdown in form or muscle tightness, then you know it’s time to wrap it up and you’ve done a good job: remember that you shouldn’t get sore during strength training sessions. Start doing micro workouts. Micro workouts are a great way of breaking up prolonged periods of stillness while delivering fantastic fitness benefits that really add up over time. To wrap it up: keep hitting it hard with full-body, functional, strength-training exercises, brief, explosive, all-out sprints that include plenty of rest, and micro workouts sprinkled in throughout the day to complete MOFO Mission #6!TIMESTAMPS:MOFO Mission number 6 is Hit It Hard: challenge your body. Brief explosive efforts really add up. [01:33]Brad reviews the previous MOFO assignments noting that there are many well-intentioned people thinking they are doing the best for themselves, who are maybe not. [02:20]Many people really overdo the intensity on a routine basis that leads to injury and breakdown. [04:18]The HIIt Workout (High Intensity Interval Training) can have negative impact without sufficient rest. [06:27]What’s happening inside your body during one of these kick ass workouts is you are not resting. [08:50]We want like a five or six to one ratio of work effort to rest period. [10:40]Weight bearing exercises, when done properly can have truly amazing results. Thirty minutes is plenty. [14:08]When you can work up to weight bearing sprinting, that’s when you have the maximum signaling for fat reduction. [17:24]    A very short duration workout will have profound metabolic effects lasting for up to 72 hours after the workout. [19:50]It’s time to leave behind the no pain-no gain notion that has permeated the fitness industry for decades. [22:39]    When talking about no or low impact, you can push to higher duration or 10 to 20 seconds. [24:53]Miniature workouts can be done throughout your day with little or no impact on your precious time. [25:46]    Keep your fitness contraptions where you can see them and they can remind you to use them. [28:27]    LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageHIIT vs. HIRTX3 BarBrad Kearns Dynamic StretchingDr. Craig MarkerDr. Phil MaffetoneJoe Rogan-Firas ZahabiFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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 powerhouse show with New York Times bestselling author and renowned behavioral and mindset expert John Assaraf! This guy brings his A-game for an hour of power that has the potential to change your life--if you are ready to receive the message that is. “I’m not in the convincing game,” John explains, but he is an internationally recognized brain expert, educator, and 1-on-1 peak performance coach. In this highly energized and motivating show, John covers the content of his new book Innercise: The New Science to Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power. You may have seen John on other big time shows like Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Tim Bilyeu, and Anderson Cooper 360, and you are in for a real treat with this episode. John discusses all aspects of performing at your peak in all areas of life (not just narrow objectives like making money), and how to discard bad habits quickly with “tiny actions” that are not intimidating. This way, you can always, “Do a little anyway, even if you don’t feel like it,” according to John. By doing so, you actually rewire your neural circuits so that your desired behaviors become easy, breezy habits. You become not just a person who is good at setting goals (ahem, raise your hand if you’re in that group) but someone who is good at taking focused action over and over in pursuit of those goals.John comes to you with authenticity and experience, for he has experienced numerous “failures” in life - divorce, poor health habits, and losing and gaining fortunes in business. You will learn about your “Frankenstein brain” and your “Einstein brain” and how to harmoniously integrate the two. John offers some memorable parenting insights about leading by example but not meddling or trying to orchestrate your kid’s path. You’ll learn just a couple “Innercise Habits” provided in the book that can change your life: taking six deep breaths to “calm the circuits.” When you are in a relaxed, wise-minded state, you can then engage “AIA”: Awareness, Intention and Action. If you saw the blockbuster movie, The Secret, you’ll recall John’s astonishing real life vision board story that made it all the way to the big screen. Listen to the end of the show and John will recount the most unlikely story of manifestation come to life that you will ever hear.Enjoy this special conversation with John, and be sure to check out his website and his book, Innercise.TIMESTAMPS:Brad gives a tip right off from his guest: When you are under stress and having a difficult time, take six slow deep diaphragmatic breaths. [03:43]It might be better to broaden your fitness ambitions rather than focus on one thing. [06:39]John talks about how he studies himself around fears, self-image, limiting beliefs, and behavior. [08:16]To have the chance of becoming wealthy, you have to take risks. [10:33]When trying to make changes in our life and don’t like the result, look to see what caused that result. Don’t see it as a failure. [15:40]John separates the two parts of the brain into the Frankenstein brain and the Einstein brain. [16:53]In the book, Innercise, John gives you the actual mental and emotional techniques to integrate those parts of your brain. Here he gives an example how. [20:21]By doing the suggested breathing “Innercise,” you can literally change the cellular makeup in your body. [24:29]In order to program the neural pattern in our brain, it will take from 100 to 365 days for it to become default mode. You teach yourself to override your natural propensity to want to stay in your comfort zone. [26:35]We were taught the process to set goals but we weren’t taught a process to actually make those goals achievable for us. [29:58]There is much distractibility in our environment so we need to deliberately and consciously evolve ourselves so that these distractions don’t control us. [30:60]   John used to be 234 pounds and 33% body fat. How did he evolve his way to better fitness? [34:53]If you can’t afford a personal trainer, there are many ways to set up accountability. [41:53]Do we have to have a dire warning from a doctor before we turn things around? [43:55]How does a person leverage all the aspects they want to achieve? [47:47]The problem is making the commitment to the outcome you want. How can you get out the message? [51:09]How does John work with clients? [57:57]   Do Visions Boards play an important role in goal setting? [01:00:03]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageJohn AssarafInnerciseJim RohnMy Neuro GymBrain-a-thonQUOTES:“Nothing will change until you change.”“Make a commitment to the outcome you want, then follow the ‘how’ that already exists.”“You have to ask yourself: where am I heading, how fast am I going there, and is the destination acceptable to me? If the answer is yes, good - pick up speed, and go faster. But if the answer is no way!, stop. And ask yourself: what has to happen, in order for me to turn around, get on a different train, and go in a different direction? What has to happen in my mindset, emotional management, and skill set?”“I like to observe people who have achieved what I want to achieve, and then I ask: how did they do that? What did they think, what did they read, how did they manage their emotions, what did they do, how did they plan and strategize? so I can mimic and mirror their results.”Follow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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.

Isn’t it a relief to know that recent research suggests that increasing all forms of general everyday movement is more beneficial for your health than adhering to a devoted workout regimen? This means that instead of sweating it out at the gym doing the same old, super repetitive routine, you get to enjoy doing a nice variety of movements throughout your day and week, which is not only way less boring, but also way more effective! That’s why MOFO Mission #5 is Move Frequently: because getting in that general everyday movement will make a huge difference in your health.What exactly does general everyday movement entail? More frequent walking, (dynamic) stretching, and incorporating micro-workouts into your day, as well as devoting time to movement based practices like Yoga, Pilates, and Tai-Chi, and calisthenics and flexibility/mobility drills. In this show, I’m breaking down why it is that frequent movement has such an effect on our physiology. Some key points:The compensation theory of exercise/ total energy expenditure theory: A workout regimen makes minimal to zero contribution towards fat reduction goals, because strenuous workouts stimulate your appetite, making you consume more calories and also (consciously and subconsciously) seet out ways to be lazier/less active for the rest of the day.Sitting is the new smoking. Sitting for as little as 20 minutes delivers a measurable reduction in glucose tolerance and an increase in glucose resistance, plus a decrease in cognitive performance. Active couch potato syndrome is very real: just because you’re fit, it doesn’t automatically mean you’re healthy. If you’re not moving frequently, but putting in one hour daily for exercise, you’re not moving enough. This is where the general everyday movement comes in; make time at least for walking, and make strategic choices in your everyday life: park further away from your destination, take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc. A dynamic workplace is the goal. Whatever your situation is, try to make it work. If you don’t have room to do some lunges or squats in your office, just go in the stairwell or hallway if you can, because it’s super important that you create a habit of breaking up the workday to practice some form of movement.TIMESTAMPS:MOFO assignment no. 5 is to move frequently. Recent research in health fitness exercise physiology is suggesting that just increasing all forms of general everyday movement may be more important than a devoted exerciser regimen. [01:43]Total energy expenditure theory is when your body’s metabolic function slows as a reaction to the calories you burn during exercise. [04:15]Sitting is the new smoking. Prolonged periods of inactivity are risk factors for many different diseases. [07:22]It’s important to do some critical thinking regarding what is the best movement formula for you. Your body is designed to move. [10:32]Sitting still for as little as 20 minutes will deliver a measurable reduction in glucose tolerance and an increase in insulin resistance. [12:60]Fidgeting and foam rolling are good things to do on your movement break. [16:36]Brad describes many mini workouts to do throughout the day that are very beneficial. [19:49]A dynamic workplace is a goal whatever your work situation is. [26:00]The fourth pillar of moving frequently is a structured low-level cardiovascular exercise. [29:18]Sticking to the MAF heart rate function, will produce all manner of benefits that can last up to 72 hours. [31:31]A post dinner stroll is high up on the list. Try flexibility drills, get your workplace fit, and don’t forget the cardio. [34:58]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageActive Couch Potato SyndromeJoel JamiesonDr. Herman PontzerAndre ObradovicKaty BowmanBrad Kearns Morning RoutineBrad Kearns Dynamic StretchingBrad Kearns Running TechniqueDr. Peter WayneStephen RaderEight Steps to a Pain Free BackHadza PeopleGokhale InstitutePrimal EnduranceDr. Phil MaffetoneFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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.

Anna Pinkerton is a psychotherapist based in the UK who specializes in helping individuals and corporate groups overcome trauma, burnout and breakdown. This show starts out talking about the stresses of the traditional corporate workplace and how bad energy and dysfunctional communication can spread through an organization much like the pandemic virus. As we discuss how business leaders and executives can heal from trauma and improve corporate culture, Anna explains that these techniques and strategies are applicable to every other source of stress and trauma we face in life, especially healing from our own flawed subconscious programming. This is where the show gets deep and meaningful for all of us, even if you aren’t dealing with workplace dysfunction. Anna drops the brilliant insight that before we can achieve any form of life transformation, we must first increase self-awareness and “train oneself to be curious without judgement.” It occurs to me that this is incredibly relevant to the pursuit of diet and fitness goals. We are so used to getting bombarded with information, advice, and rigid programming but we fail to recognize our blind spots that lead us to repeat the same flawed patterns that leave us frustrated, confused and falling short of our goals. You will love many fresh insights and cool new vocabulary terms from Anna, such as the dreaded “inner brutality” - the negative self-talk and self-judgement that is so common that it’s become a normal and customary part of culture. You know, those seemingly trivial comments like, “I’m so stupid I lost my car keys,” all the way over to the deep-seated subconscious beliefs that you’re not good enough, you don’t deserve to be happy or successful, and so forth. Anna reports that 93% of her patients over the course of her 25 year practice have engaged in inner brutality. Learn more at annapinkerton.com and take the 60-second quiz about burnout at AnnaPinkerton.comTIMESTAMPS:Brad’s guest talks about negative self-destructive thoughts. [01:37]Look for reasons, rather than blame. [02:51]There is a crisis of people feeling fried from working at home. [05:25] Is this crisis a case of time management? [08:03]These stressful dynamics might very well predate the pandemic. [10:46]The counselor can evaluate the level of stress by noticing trauma beneath the skin or see how the muscles are held. [12:06]The careful and tactful conversations with corporate leaders are when you can help them separate themselves as people away from the problem. [15:35]The best way to deal with the stress in the workplace is to own your part of it. [19:49]Has the hyperconnectivity and the boundaries of the workplace been broken down by technology? [24:10]Sometime it is difficult to realize that certain triggers affect the dynamics of your life. [27:43]The personal health and self-care piece is big, when you are dealing with stress in the workplace. [30:45]   You can’t deal with self-care concerns if you aren’t self-aware. [33:12]It is almost normal in our society that people are cruel to themselves. [35:04]Sometimes a person is not really an asshole, they are acting like one because they need something from you. [36:49]It is said that 90 percent of our thoughts about ourselves in a day are negative. [38:47]We need to learn not to waste time with Inner Brutality. Why waste time in interaction that doesn’t serve me well? [41:08]How does one begin this process of rewiring? [43:18]We tend to give ourselves over to something outside of us in an attempt to feel valuable. [47:24]We don’t realize the impact on our life when we demean ourselves and talk in a derogatory manner towards ourselves. [50:01]What can the listeners do to train their brains to change from Inner Brutality to compatibility compassion? [53:56]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageBiology of BeliefAnna PinkertonFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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.

Even the most health conscious people can benefit from a boost in health in the form of a supplement, and find they feel noticeably better once they’ve found a product that really works for their needs. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what makes MOFO such a powerful and effective supplement, and explaining why it’s so good at re-energizing you and replenishing depleted cellular energy levels. If you missed the first three missions of the MOFO Assignment, check them out here (#1, #2, and #3) and don’t forget to download your complimentary copy of Becoming A Modern Day MOFO ebook (here).Made from 100% organic, freeze-dried organs from animals raised naturally in New Zealand, MOFO is not just a regular supplement, but in fact, a food supplement designed to optimize male hormone function. While testosterone-boosting drugs will override your body’s internal mechanisms in order to alter hormone levels, the protein, peptides, enzymes, cofactors and molecular bio-directors present in MOFO boost your internal testosterone production in a natural way. It’s as simple and scientific as “like supports like,” but still, many can be skeptical of the idea that consuming animal organs is good for you, as the idea of utilizing the whole animal has never really been a huge part of American culinary culture.That’s why looking into another culture’s cuisine and culinary history is so enriching and enlightening. There is so much to learn and appreciate there. My in-laws make fantastic menudo, a traditional Mexican soup made from tripe and veal bones, and French cuisine is also a great place to look for recipe inspiration as they really use all parts of the animal. Listen to my show with Bordeaux Kitchen author Tania Teschke for more information about ancestral cooking, and check out her book here if you want some really great recipes.But while you may be open to getting adventurous one Friday night and sautéeing some lamb brains in a fancy reduced wine sauce, I don’t know if anyone is that eager to fry up a few testicles or prostate. But these are important organs to consume, especially considering there are some very alarming statistics about male hormone health as we age: for example, did you know that 80% of men over 80 get prostate cancer? This is why utilizing a food supplement like MOFO is so effective - it gets to the root of the issue. Prostate health is best supported by consuming a healthy animal’s prostate, if you have cardiovascular issues, take heart supplements….this applies to each corresponding organ. Take one of the major components of MOFO, heart. Heart is naturally of the richest sources of naturally occuring coenzyme Q10, which supports healthy cardiovascular function, arterial health, and blood pressure, and is also a nutritional and antioxidant powerhouse that boosts mitochondria function. If your mitochondria aren’t functioning well, that leads to not burning fat well, which makes basically every other function in the body more difficult since your body is now not able to process energy cleanly. MOFO, however, will help your body become a clean energy burning machine, thanks to the quality of the ingredients it contains. Liver, another main ingredient in MOFO, is arguably the #1 most nutrient dense food on the planet, and detoxifies (not stores, contrary to popular belief) toxins. Finding a source for grass-fed liver is an integral part of this assignment, as it is one of the most powerful superfoods you can include in your diet. I have been eating frozen raw slices of liver, and there are also many other ways to enjoy it (chicken liver pâté is really affordable and easy to make), but if that’s not your thing, start taking a grass-fed liver supplement, because if it’s not a part of your diet, then you are most likely deficient in Vitamin A.Commit to sticking with this food supplement for 90 days, and see how different you feel. If you want to share your experience with MOFO, please send an email here. TIMESTAMPS:Brad reminds you of the previous mission assignments. [01:24]This MOFO formula is designed to naturally boost your internal testosterone production rather than override the internal mechanisms. [03:34]Organ meats are the most nutrient dense, but overlooked and disrespected element in the modern Western diet. [06:01]Dr. Cate Shanahan’s Four Pillars of Human Nutrition are: fresh foods, meat on the bone, organ meat, and fermented foods like pickles, yogurt, and sauerkraut. [10:09]Try MOFO supplements to allow yourselves to fully replenish and rejuvenate and feel that energy return. [12:46]The Earth’s soil is gradually being depleted so good farming in the future could be scarce. [13:50]Brad talks about the component ingredients inside the product. Testicle, prostate, and heart have many benefits especially for males. [16:15]You need healthy mitochondria to burn the clean burning fuel of fat and ketones and minimize the effects of free radical production that occurs when you are burning dirty energy. [22:17]Liver is a premiere detoxifying organ. [24:50]The assignment is to commit to 90 days of daily use of this supplement. [32:09]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping pageMOFO Mission no. 1 PodcastMOFO Mission no. 2 PodcastMOFO Mission no. 3 PodcastBecoming a Modern Day MOFOThe Great DanceBordeaux KitchenTania TeschkePodcast with John GrayDr. Cate ShanahanDr. Paul SaladinoFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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.

“Life is all about stress and choices,” says investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney. He discovers how humans can wedge control over automatic physiological responses into the breaking point between stress and biology, so we can reclaim our evolutionary destiny.Today, he’s back on the show to discuss his new book, The Wedge (listen to his first episode here). In his New York Times bestseller, What Doesn’t Kill Us, Carney submerged himself in ice water and learned breathing techniques from daredevil fitness guru Wim Hof. Not only did it give him superhuman levels of endurance, but it quieted a persistent autoimmune illness. At the core of those methods is a technique, called The Wedge, that can give a person an edge in just about any situation. Wedge is a choice that separates stimulus from response, and this applies to anything. In this show, Carney shares the story of the time he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, shirtless (and in 30 hours!), and then we get into some interesting scientific observations as he explains how you can get access to a whole other part of your biology. He also explores our obsession with food, our overabundance of food, and how it’s destroyed the original purpose of taste, which is to lead us to nutrition and survival. We also touch on the importance of being “open to anything,” and how the lessons that came from his incredible endeavors, as crazy and impossible to accomplish as they sound, can be applied to everyday life, and the importance of pushing the limits and rediscovering our humanity. It’s all really just about developing emotional and sensory resilience. These are the building blocks of human experience. And the coolest thing is Carney is an ordinary guy, not a biohacker or super athlete or guru, and he puts in a plug for chilling and watching Netflix, and to NOT look to gurus, but to instead find your own way. However, he also realizes the importance of pairing the luxuries and comforts of modern life with pushing the limits.“We evolved with a sensory system,” Carney points out. We feel, we think, we sense things. But why do we even have sensations in the first place? Because all the external sensory input we experience is delivering a choice to us: “It’s coming into our body so our minds can make a choice about what that sensation means, and what we can do with it.” All of our experiences get filed away with our “Limbic Librarian.” Then when they happen again, we build these associations, and we can get into dysfunctional relationship dynamics, or get controlled by fears. And while our sensations do mean things, it’s not always what we assume, because they are so linked: “Emotions and sensations are bonded in a very fundamental level of neurology,” Carney explains. So what does Carney attribute his incredible resilience to? A huge part of it is his mindset. He views challenges from the perspective of: “I am participating with the environment, and those sensations are part of me...I am connected to the environment through my nervous system, and my brain gets to decide what I’m doing there.” He searches the globe for people who understand the subtle language of how the body responds to its environment. He confronts fear at a cutting-edge neuroscience laboratory at Stanford, and learns about flow states by tossing heavy weights with partners. He meets masters of mental misdirection in the heat of a Latvian sauna, experiments with breathing routines that brings him to the cusp of transcendence, searches his mind in sensory deprivation tanks, and ultimately ends up in the Amazon jungle with a shaman who promises either madness or universal truth. All of this in service of trying to understand what we’re really capable of. What can we accomplish when there are no true human limits? Enjoy listening to this show and be sure to grab a copy of The Wedge!TIMESTAMPS:Scott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist who discovers how humans can wedge control over automatic physiological responses. [02:07]Life is all about stress and choices and The Wedge is defined as a choice that separates stimulus from response. [06:07]The ability to sense the world comes from way down inside where our animal instincts are. [09:17]Emotions and sensations are bonded at a very fundamental level is our neurology. [14:28]Scott was trying to study his fear neurology. Kettleball Partner Passing can sure be a test. [15:33]You have to maintain that focus when you are in that flow state. [21:27]Seek out adventures of this nature to try to build resilience. [24:03]Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with Wim Hof was a nearly impossible challenge. [27:37]Having gone to such extremes of human performance and endurance, Scott has made a change in attitude. [30:45]We tend to put people on a pedestal. [33:20]What is a limbic librarian? It is a way we file different experiences with sensations in our brain. [38:32]Scott writes about the sensations around the intake of food. [46:20]The three main building blocks of human existence are time, emotion, and sensation. [56:54]When you push yourself to do tough things, it balances out the parody between rest and digest in fight or flight. [59:36]Scott’s next book is looking for a human connection. [01:02:09]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageThe Wedge Book Book TrailerScott Carney:Instagram Facebook Twitter Brad’s Podcast with CarneyWhat Doesn’t Kill UsWim HofKettleball Partner PassingFollow me on social media for more great content!Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsSponsorsCheck 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.Almost Heaven Sauna: Affordable at-home sauna kits for the ultimate relaxation and hormonal boost on demandBrad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendCAR.O.L bike: Cardiovascular optimized logic stationary bike for a highly effective eight-minute workoutMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementPerfect Keto: The cleanest, purest, most potent ketone supplements and snacksLetsGetChecked: At-home medical testing with great prices, quick results, and no hasslesVuori Activewear: The most comfortable, functional, and fashionable gear, evoking the chill SoCal coastal lifestyleDonations!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.