RUNGA Radio

Today, I talk about my approach to parenting and share my three golden rules for raising happy, healthy paleo kids. I delve into developmental milestones, bedtime routines, and first foods, and I compare modern parenting methods with the more intuitive child-rearing choices of tribal societies. Plus, as a dad who wants to raise his son to be evolutionarily consistent yet able to thrive in the modern world, I explain why I always try to find the most primal, paleo, and ancestral solution to any parenting problem. Support the show

This week, I sit for a second time with breathwork pioneer and functional breathing expert Patrick McKeown. In our previous conversation, Patrick showed us how to use our breath to improve our health and boost our athletic performance. Today, he shares some breathing techniques to help us strengthen our focus and increase our attention span.In this episode, we talk about Patrick’s new book Atomic Focus and discuss his personal transformation from a dysfunctional mouth breather to a seasoned practitioner of slow, low nasal breathing. Patrick explains how poor breathing patterns contribute to our anxiety and insomnia, and he demonstrates how we can use our breath to change our physiology, calm our minds, and tap into a focused, high-performance flow state.Support the show

My guest this week is Garrett Salpeter, aka The Health Engineer. After studying engineering and neuroscience at university, Garrett created the Neubie, a direct current electrostimulation device that helps the body heal and restores movement by stimulating the nervous system. Garrett is also the founder of the NeuFit method, and he has recently written a book entitled The NeuFit Method: Unleash the Power of the Nervous System for Faster Healing and Optimal Performance.Today, we talk about neuroplasticity, the body’s innate ability to heal, and the nervous system’s role in regulating our health. Garrett describes how the Neubie and the NeuFit method help the body to recover and rehabilitate, and we dive into the healing benefits of a healthy diet, holistic health practices, and proper hydration and mineralization.Support the show

Lately, I’ve been feeling a little triggered by those pro-vaccination ads that appear to deliberately insult the intelligence of well-informed, health-conscious individuals who’ve made the decision not to get vaccinated against Covid. As a coach, I don’t believe that demonizing a group of people who eat healthily and take care of their bodies is in anyone’s best interests. In my opinion, it only serves to drive people further apart and get in the way of promoting active, healthy lifestyles. So today, I look into the stats that show that the people who are most likely to become seriously ill with Covid tend to lead less healthy lifestyles. Plus, I share my own experience of coming into close contact with someone who recently tested positive. Support the show

Niraj Naik is a pharmacist turned natural healer, musician, and breathwork expert. After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and stress-related depression, Niraj resolved to take his health into his own hands and use meditation, breathwork, and traditional Ayurvedic medicine to heal his condition. Today, Niraj is happy, healthy, and symptom-free and, through his powerful SOMA Breath system (which combines pranayama breathwork with music), he helps others lead energized, inspired, and emotionally balanced lives.In our wide-ranging conversation, we talk about Ayurvedic medicine, breathwork, and the healing power of music. We also consider the benefits of traditional yoga, explore the correlation between longevity and rhythmic breathing, and discuss how to quieten the mind, tap into our intuition, and gain a greater sense of clarity, contentment, and perspective.Support the show

In my first live solo video podcast, I feel it’s important to share my thoughts on nutrition and my ancestral approach to diet. I dive into how our diet has changed since we transitioned from hunter-gatherers to farmers and made the switch from mainly eating nutritionally rich animal products to consuming high-carb bread and grains. I also explain why our high-carb, high-fat, low-protein modern diet is making us fat and sick. Above all, I advise listeners to think carefully about their food choices and avoid eating high-carb, high-fat foods that spike insulin, cause addiction, and negatively impact their health.   Support the show

Shanais Pelka is a nutritionist, herbalist, and the Research and Development Manager at Organifi, where she is responsible for sourcing high-quality ingredients for their organic, glyphosate-residue-free superfood blends. Shania is an expert in natural health and herbal remedies. She’s also a mom, an entrepreneur, and the owner of Seven Springs Farm, an 18-acre organic family farm in North Carolina.Today, Shanais shares her experience of using adaptogens to heal her autoimmune disorder and cure her adrenal fatigue. She explains how adaptogenic herbs and medicinal mushrooms help the body cope with stress, fight fatigue, and build immunity. As an expert in medicinal plants and herbs, Shanais recommends adaptogens as a safe and effective alternative to conventional medicine, and she sets out how to limit our exposure to harmful toxins, particularly glyphosate, in our environment. Support the show

 Today I talk about how I evolved from a hyperactive, pharmaceutically medicated kid into a breathwork loving, low-carb eating, holistically healthy guy. Plus, I explain why, at the age of 36, I feel happier, healthier, and fitter than ever. Above all, I stress the importance of questioning the perceived wisdom about what is conventionally considered good for us, and I encourage everyone to think independently and remember to do what feels best for them when it comes to making important decisions about their health and wellbeing.Support the show

Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen is a foraging instructor, a healer, and a modern-day medicine man. He has a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry, a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry, and an encyclopedic knowledge of plant medicine. Due to his outdoor lifestyle and background as a hunter and a forager, Mark has been described as “the scientist raised by wolves,” and his Merriwether nickname refers to the legendary explorer Meriwether Lewis.Mark previously worked as a chemist developing environmentally friendly products for the oil industry, but he is currently responsible for formulating potent natural remedies for the Medicine Man Plant Co. His aim is to reconnect people with nature and the healing powers of plants, and we discuss the long history of plant medicine and its proven ability to support our health.Support the show

This Friday, I want to share a talk I recently delivered to an audience in Switzerland. It’s entitled How to Prioritize Healthy Decisions for Maximal Sustainability, and it’s intended as a follow-up to my 2016 TEDx talk on breathing and heart rate variability. My new presentation sets out the principal practices to follow for vibrant health and longevity, and it stresses the importance of proper hydration, adequate sleep, and nasal breathing. First and foremost, I encourage the audience to take a thoughtful approach to their health that empowers them to make healthier lifestyle choices and build a broad base of foundational fitness.Support the show