

RUNGA Radio
RUNGA
RUNGA Radio is where physical health, emotional well-being, and personal transformation collide. Hosted by Joseph Anew, a 20+ year health and fitness coach, and Dr. Richard Blake, a PhD in Psychology, RUNGA Radio blends evidence-based insights with proven high-impact approaches to optimize your mind and body. Join us as we sit down with some of the world’s leading experts to explore the cutting edges of personal transformation and long-term health with deep explorations into breathwork, biohacking, functional fitness, emotional resilience, psychedelics, and beyond.
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Oct 25, 2022 • 60min
204 | Live from RUNGA: High Performance Pain Relief with Garrett Salpeter, Taylor Somerville, & Scott Dolly
Today, I bring you a live panel discussion on the physical body with three of my good friends, Garrett Salpeter of Neufit, Taylor Somerville of Symmetry, & Scott Dolly, one of the world's top manual and movement therapy experts. We dive into low, medium, and high-tech ways to relieve pain, improve performance, and get the most out of your physical body.Today's episode is brought to you by:Magnesium Breakthrough: Use code RUNGA10 to save 10% off your order.CURED Nutrition: Use code STACKED to save 10% off your order.Traeger Grills: The best in high performance cooking.Support the show

Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 37min
202 | Josh Trent: Breathwork, Vision Quests, and The Dangers of Ayahuasca
Josh Trent, the host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast and creator of the BREATHE | Breath & Wellness Program, joins me to discuss his journey from a place of depression and addiction to a life filled with purpose and joy. We talk about breathwork, plant medicine, fatherhood, and generational trauma, and Josh shares his five-pillared approach to mental, physical, and emotional wellness.Support the show

Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 27min
201 | The Magical Science of Adaptogenic Herbs for Healing & Performance
Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic and author of Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for your Body’s Restoration, Defense, and Performace, joins me to explain how adaptogens help restore balance, reduce stress, and support the body’s organ systems. In our wide-ranging conversation, we dive into the difference between adaptogens and superfoods, explore intuitive eating, and even consider the impact of technology on human evolution.Support the show

Aug 18, 2022 • 50min
200 | Are Fruits & Vegetables Really Worth It in 2022?
In my 200th episode, I take a fresh look at nutrition and explore the Ayurvedic approach to diet and eating according to our DNA. Plus, I talk about the problem with modern fruit and vegetables and suggest some simple ways to maximize the nutritional content of the plants we eat.Support the show

Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 54min
199 | Dr Andrew Hill - How Does Coffee + Exercise Improve Brain Performance? The Results of Joe’s No-Coffee vs Coffee Brain Scan
Dr. Andrew Hill is a cognitive neuroscientist and the founder of Peak Brain Institute, which provides brain mapping and neurofeedback services specifically designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance performance. Four years ago, I sought Andrew’s advice on recovering from concussions, and recently I took part in an at-home brain mapping session which allowed me to compare my current data with my earlier results. So, in this episode, we talk about training the brain, and Andrew explains the effects of caffeine and intensive early morning exercise on mental focus and performance. Support the show

Aug 4, 2022 • 31min
198 | 3 Lifestyle Hacks to Go “ALL-IN” On Tomorrow
This show sets out my simple three-part framework for health, happiness, and longevity. I concentrate on morning routines, meditation, MAF training, and kettlebell swings. Above all, I emphasize the importance of keeping things simple and sticking to traditional and effective methods that have withstood the test of time.Support the show

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 12min
197 | Jay Perkins: The King of Kettlebells Talks Business & Fitness
Today, I’m joined by Jay Perkins, the co-founder of Kettlebell Kings and Living Fit. Over the last decade, Jay built Kettlebell Kings into a global brand, and he has recently successfully negotiated its sale. As well as diving into what makes a great kettlebell, we talk about battle ropes and workout plans. Plus, Jay shares his experience of growing, scaling, and selling a business. Support the show

Jul 14, 2022 • 51min
196 | Are Energetic Causes at the Root of Obesity, Gut Issues, and Auto-Immunity?
Today, I dive deeper into the significance of the chakras and explore the possibility that many of the health conditions we experience might have an energetic cause. In particular, I focus on the specific energy associated with each chakra and suggest how to heal energetic blockages and imbalances caused by trauma, chronic stress, and suppressed emotions.Support the show

Jun 30, 2022 • 49min
195 | How the Brain & Body Hold Onto Stress & Trauma
This week’s show focuses on stress and how to create healthy brain chemistry and stop trauma from accumulating in the body. I explore the connection between the gut, the brain, and mental health and explain how breathwork, yoga, and spinal flexes can release stress and help energy move more freely through the body. Support the show

Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 37min
194 | Mark “Mr Noots” Effinger: Personalized Nootropic Supplements to Maximize YOUR Brain’s Health, Productivity, & Focus
In today’s world, where so many distractions compete for our attention, it can be hard to concentrate and connect to our intuition. That’s why I invited Mark Effinger, aka Mr. Noots, onto the show to explain how his company’s customizable and personalized nootropic formulas trigger positive reactions in the brain that help improve mental clarity and enhance mood. As well as discussing brain health and peak performance, Mark shares the incredible and inspirational story of his brother, Doug, a long-distance runner, humanitarian, and real-life Forrest Gump. Support the show