The Better Man Podcast

Despite never having easier access to other people, men today are lonelier than perhaps any other point in history.    We don’t deeply connect with each other. We don’t share our struggles in a vulnerable way. And it comes with the steep cost of loneliness, stress, overwhelm, and other mental health issues.    But there’s not a more effective way to overcome acute mental problems than by sharing your struggles with other men. I realized this last week when I was freaking out about everything. I didn’t want to share my worries with my wife, but not talking about them gave them more power.    And so, I reached out to a few friends I trust and asked them if they ever felt this way. My worries evaporated a little bit more with each reply I got. But I know most men today aren’t lucky enough to be able to feel this vulnerable with other men.  That’s why I recorded this week’s show and reveal: Why bonding over shared struggles is the best “hack” to improve your mental wellbeing  The 5 biggest problems modern men face—there’s a good chance you also struggle with one of these  How Man Flow Yoga Engage (coming April 1) can help men open up with each other and improve their mental health  And more, including…  The wildly effective, yet simple way to improve your mental wellbeing (that most guys overlook) (0:51)  How I overcame the downward spiral I had last week—and how to use this approach yourself next time anxiety and stress knock on your door (1:21)  The “Pawn Secret” for easing mental overwhelm in just a few moments (2:55)  3 reasons why men’s mental health is in decline (4:22)  The top 5 non-fitness struggles that the Man Flow Yoga Community wrestles with (6:45)  A brief explanation of Man Flow Yoga Engage—the latest addition to your Man Flow Yoga experience that has nothing to do with yoga or physical fitness (14:35)  Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Man Flow Yoga Engage: Coming April 1, keep your eyes on your email inbox for more info.  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Motivation is a fickle beast. One day, your motivation soars and you finally start a fitness program. The next day, your motivation strands you and threatens your goals.  The trickiest part about motivation is how quickly it comes and goes. Despite it consistently being unreliable, we still feel the need to want to feel it before tackling a big goal.  Well, today’s guest, Paul Clingan (aka The Trooper Transmission CT-3939), the founder of The Trooper Transmission—a Star Wars based fitness program—has stumbled on a way to “hack” your motivation by borrowing it from your favorite movie characters.  Whenever he feels unmotivated, he asks himself what Luke Skywalker would do. And while this may seem a bit weird, it’s incredibly effective.  In today’s show, Paul and I discuss: Why borrowing motivation and mindsets from your favorite movie characters give you a sustainable way to hack your motivation and improve your happiness How your beliefs and self-image can both inspire you and sabotage you  Why having more fun in your workouts leads to more consistency and motivation (and eliminates imposter syndrome)  And more, including…  How mixing yoga with strength training can entirely eliminate your back pain—while also chiseling you like a Greek god (9:52)  Do you feel guilty after missing a few workouts? Here’s how to become okay with missing a workout or two without self-sabotaging (10:56)  The weird way yoga instructors in studio classes risk your body for their ego (15:42)  Why odd environmental hacks—like hiding an Xbox in a weird location—can actually help you break your bad habits (23:57)  How donning an alter ego for your workouts make you look forward to them (even when you’re exhausted and unmotivated) (33:57)  The “North Star” secret for fueling your motivation tank to the brim (35:50)  How your beliefs about yourself, good or bad, become a self-fulfilling prophecy (and how your favorite movie characters can unlock better beliefs about yourself) (51:28)  The one question—from a collegiate mental performance coach—that can instantly free you from the vice grip of resistance (1:15:26)  Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. The Trooper Transmission: If you’re a fellow Star Wars fan and want to follow the workout plans troopers would follow, follow Paul on his Instagram and YouTube channel.  Follow The Trooper Transmission on Instagram here: @the_trooper_transmission Follow The Trooper Transmission on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIy79ZSYcvLM6ErO-wScrA  Related Episodes:  Episode 84: How To Get Back On track When You Lose Motivation Episode 63: How to Hack Your Motivation Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

What do you do when you’re stuck in a rut and your motivation is running out?  If your first reaction is to berate yourself out of it or deny that it’s happening—a problem men in particular struggle with—then, well, you can actually prolong the rut you’re in.  I’ve experienced this myself. And I’ve also found a better, more productive way to handle a lack of motivation:  In today’s episode, I’m sharing the set of strategies I use to pull myself out of a rut, so you can try them whenever your motivation is running out.  In this episode, I discuss:  How to jumpstart your motivation when it’s running out The biggest mistake you can make after losing motivation My two-step process for getting back on track when you’re in a rut   And more, including:  The “Body Awareness” method for dissolving stress and overwhelm when you’re in a rut (1:47)  3 simple questions to ask yourself when you’re down that can provide clarity into your emotions (3:34)  Why being too tough on yourself when you’re stuck in a rut backfires (7:59)  How acknowledging bad feelings and negative emotions can sometimes be all you need to move past them (7:59)  How holding things in drains your energy and zaps your motivation (12:04)  Why low-energy activities “prime” your motivation tank and restore it (15:35)  Related Episodes:  Episode 83: How Low-Effort Exercise Enhances Your Health More Than High-Intensity Workouts Episode 82: The Power of Being Alone: My 24-Hour Solo Retreat Experience Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Men today live in a constant state of stress. Despite never being safer from external threats, modern society presents us with more stress than any other generation before us—and it’s killing us.  In fact, when you live in a constant state of stress, things that are considered healthy—like weight lifting, cardio workouts, and cold & hot therapy—actually become unhealthy. They deplete your energy savings, swirling your cortisol levels to unmanageable heights, and create a vicious cycle of even more stress.  That’s the bad news.  The worse news is that the solution is so simple, most men will ignore it.  That’s why I invited human performance specialist, Brian Mackenzie, back onto the Better Man Podcast to prove to you—beyond a shadow of a doubt—that doing less is more effective than tacking on more to your already busy schedule.  For example, if you can go on a 45-minute walk per day without breathing through your mouth or bringing your phone, you will be healthier and have greater longevity than 90% of the world.  In this episode, Brian and I discuss:  The two easiest (and most effective) ways to improve your health, happiness, and longevity  How doing high-intensity workouts backfires when you don’t do the simple, foundational exercises  Why a positive mind (and a dog) are the two best “investments” you can make into your health and longevity  And so much more that flips the “more, more, more!” mentality most of us have on its head with unconventional wisdom including…  The single best modality, according to scientific research, to slow down the aging process and combat diseases (4:57)  Why movement is the most effective way to delay your death (6:58)  What’s the main difference between people living in “blue zones,” where they live well over 100 years old? Brian explains the difference here… (14:52)  Why walking is more important to your longevity than strength training, cardio, and even yoga (16:14)  Do you walk with your mouth open? Here’s what this habit reveals about your health… (17:47)  Why Brian recommends avoiding higher intensity exercise if you’re a high-stress individual (26:19)  How low level forms of exercise actually help your body adapt to higher intensity workouts (26:57)  Why a positive mind is the best health and wellness “hack” you can have (37:09)  The simple, yet wildly effective “Embrace Change” mindset shift for exponentially increasing your longevity (57:59)  Best practices for mixing in saunas and cold plunges into your cardio or strength training workouts (1:04:06)  Why simply buying a dog might be the best investment you can make for your health (1:23:46)  How removing phrases like “I need to…” from your vocabulary instantly makes your happier and healthier (1:26:29)  Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Receive a free daily breathing plan based on your Breathing Calculator results: Your breath gives you important insights into your overall health. Take Brian’s Breathing Calculator test here and receive a free daily breathing plan when you finish: https://shiftadapt.com/breath-calculator/  2. Go to Brian’s website, Shift Adapt: If you’d like to learn more about Brian’s company, Shift Adapt, and how he can help you boost your health and longevity, visit his website here: https://shiftadapt.com  3. Sign up for the MFY Breath Series: If you want to work on your breath and yoga practice at the same time, I invite you to sign up for the MFY Breath Series here: https://manflowyoga.tv/programs/collection-breath-series-challenge?category_id=66093  Related Episodes:  Episode 82: The Power of Being Alone: My 24-Hour Solo Retreat Experience Episode 75: Subtract; Don’t Add (Creating Space to Create Change for 2024) Episode 36: Training To Chill Out: Nasal Breathing, Cold Plunges, & Why Less is More w/ Brian Mackenzie Episode 1: Why Breath is the Most Critical Component to Your Health w/ Brian Mackenzie  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Today’s hustle culture tricks men, myself included, into jamming more activities into our day to become more productive, more successful, and more fulfilled.  But this relentless pursuit of self-development opens up a void in our life. The more things we shove into our day, the less time we have to slow down and reflect on what actually matters.  In other words, adding more productivity hacks doesn’t result in significant improvement. It does the opposite: It drives you to the verge of burnout.  Nothing made this clearer to me than when I went on a 24-hour solo retreat. During these 24 hours of solitude, I realized some crucial things about my business, relationships, and life. And I want to share the template I used, so that you can do the same in your life if you’re feeling burnt out and unfilled.  In this episode, I reveal:  Why being alone, free from external influences, unlocks more meaningful change in less time  How doing less makes you more fulfilled  The exact template I followed during my 24-hour solo retreat that resulted in immediate transformation  And more, including:  6 simple questions to ask yourself to make 2024 more successful and fulfilling than 2023 (4:53)  Why listening to your own thoughts instead of relying on external influences (like books and podcasts) unlocks meaningful change—faster (6:12)  8 activities to dabble in when you’re feeling burnt out to refuel and revitalize you (7:11)  How long hikes clear out all your “brain gunk” and help you find mental clarity (even when you’re up to your neck in stress) (9:07)  Why “feeling” your way to self-development instead of “thinking” your way there unleashes significant improvement (and how to do this) (11:29)  The “building and optimizing” mistake of self-improvement that keeps you stuck, unfulfilled, and on the verge of burning out (15:41)  Constantly in “Go, Go, Go Mode?” Here’s why doing less makes you feel more fulfilled (19:41)  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7

Go up to any man on the street and ask him whether he’d like to have more money, and you’ll get the same response: Absolutely.  But today’s guest, Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo and the OK Dork YouTube channel, woke up with a million dollars in his bank account, but was miserable.  Despite his success from the outside looking in, his finances didn’t fill the void his work or relationships opened. That’s when he realized that your goals aren’t nearly as important as the systems you set up to make yourself happy and fulfilled. The solution?  Well, for Noah, it meant realizing he had the power to change anything in his life he wanted.  And you know what?  Even if you don’t have a million bucks in your bank account, you have this same power inside you, waiting for you to activate it.  In this episode, Noah and I discuss…  How to take your power back in every category of your life Why optimizing for happiness and longevity is more important than long-term goals How taking action right now builds confidence and momentum Why achieving your goals won’t make you happy (and what to do instead to be happy and proud of yourself today)  And more, including:  The simple “Persistence over Resistance” mindset hack for conquering your biggest goals (2:10)  How pausing instead of instantly reacting to negative situations helps you uncover the correct course of action (7:19)  The “Now, not How” secret that crushes your limiting beliefs and keeps your momentum growing (12:09)  How to take your power back—in your finances, your fitness, your relationships, and your work (23:43)  Why taking action right now builds unshakeable confidence and unstoppable momentum (27:08)  How focusing on systems instead of goals makes you happier, more fulfilled, and often more successful (30:17)  Noah’s “Weekly Review” framework for self-assessment which has a profound impact on his happiness and success (43:28)  How thinking of new activities and habits as “experiments” makes you okay with failure (46:01)  The simple “GEBY” morning routine for enhancing almost every aspect of your life (56:09)  How setting your gratitude bar as low as possible instantly skyrockets your happiness (57:10)  Why playing “silly” games like chess or fantasy football minimizes your daily stress levels and prevents burnout (1:15:31)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Order Million Dollar Weekend: If you’d like to read Noah’s new book, Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours, you can order it here: https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/ 2. Follow OkDork on YouTube: If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking for engaging, motivation, and fun content, subscribe to Noah’s YouTube channel, OkDork, here: https://www.youtube.com/okdork  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

More people than ever have the option to work from home.  But is working from home all it’s cracked up to be? Well, working from home may boost your productivity, work-life balance, and reduce your overall stress. But it can also do the opposite: Plummet your productivity, sabotage your work-life balance, and lead to burnout.  Personally, working from home worked until it didn’t. After my second kid was born, there were too many distractions at home to accomplish anything meaningful. Plus, it made me a worse parent because I didn’t have any buffer time between “work mode” or “dad and husband mode.”  So, how can you best decide if you should work from home or in an office?  That’s what I will help you answer in today’s episode, and reveal…  The pros and cons of working from home How to work from home without sabotaging your work-life balance or causing unnecessary stress My personal experience of working from home (and why I prefer working in an office today)  Other highlights from this episode include:  Does working from home actually hurt your work-life balance? Here are some tips to improve your work-life balance (6:35) How simply turning off your computer forces you to shut off “work mode” so you can be present with your family (11:49)  Why working from home can cause crippling burnout (and how to best prevent this) (12:58)  The counterintuitive reason why working from an office makes you a more patient parent (15:50)  4 practical strategies to boost your productivity and work-life balance when you work from home (19:44)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Remote Work Statistics And Trends In 2024 from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/remote-work-statistics/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

What if I told you that there’s only one thing standing between you and the most impossible goal you could think of?  You’d probably be filled with skepticism, and you wouldn't be wrong. In fact, I was in your exact shoes with today’s guest Jason Drees (former Tony Robbins coach turned mindset coach and entrepreneur) posed that question to me.  But here’s the thing…  Jason cracked the codes to the universe when he realized that you must change your frequency, not your mindset, to do the impossible. It’s a topic that will probably scramble your brain a bit… It did the same thing to mine.  Why?  Because this conversation happens at a higher level of consciousness than most of us operate on. But it’s a conversation that can make even your wildest and most outlandish dreams come true—in no time at all.  In today’s episode, Jason reveals…  The biggest problem with Tony Robbins’s mindset training  How operating at a higher frequencies makes your limiting beliefs vanish—instantly  How to start operating at a higher level of consciousness and unlock your full potential today  And more.  Other highlights from this episode include:  How you can do the impossible by releasing your full potential (even if it seems, well, impossible) (4:51)  The weird way your mindset can halt your fitness progress even when you do everything else “right” (6:46)  Why writing down your limiting beliefs and physically crossing them out instantly changes them (11:08)  How Jason guided a client suffering from heartbreak get over his heartbreak after a 45-minute “Beliefs Changes” call (12:01)  The “Higher Frequency” secret that can change a poor mindset and limiting beliefs in an instant (and how to operate at this higher level of consciousness) (12:58)  Why chasing different strategies to reach your goals keeps you stuck (and how “chasing the version” helps your wildest goals come true) (20:43)  How to “time travel” and bring a better version of yourself from the future to the present (42:42)  Why your past models of achieving success actually hinder you and become limiting beliefs (46:22)  How an obsession with self-improvement can lead you down a depressive hole (and how to be enough right now) (1:10:20)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Buy Jason’s Book, Do the Impossible: Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset available here: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Impossible-Unlock-Potential-Mindset/dp/194720064X  2. Schedule a call with Jason: If you’d like to learn more about operating at a higher frequency, visit Jason’s website here: https://www.jasondreescoaching.com  3. Listen to Jason’s Podcast: You can listen to Jason’s podcast, Do The Impossible and hear him do a live coaching session here: https://www.jasondreescoaching.com/podcasts/do-the-impossible or by searching anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

The biggest problem affecting men today is that we don’t get to connect with similar men on a deeper level. I struggle with this too, so you’re not alone.  Modern life fills our calendars with to-do’s, family, and stress, which doesn’t leave much time to connect deeply with other men. When we do hang out with other men, it’s usually superficial: Watching sports, talking about the news, or having a drink.  But something magical happens when you connect with other men on a deeper level:  You unlock meaningful change, uncover deep-seated fears and insecurities, and understand how to become a happier and more fulfilled version of yourself.  In today’s episode, I discuss… My main takeaways from the last men’s retreat I hosted  Why attending a men’s retreat can unlock the change you’ve been searching for  How to attend the next Man Flow Yoga men’s retreat And more, including…  How being surrounded by other men with similar values is the quickest way to enhance your happiness, productivity, and overall quality of life (0:50)  The “Repeated Why’s” secret for revealing your ultimate motivations for self-improvement (2:42)  Do you struggle with being vulnerable with loved ones? Here’s how to overcome this fear… (6:10)  Why getting out of the normal hustle-and-bustle of your routine unlocks meaningful change—rapidly (10:38) The single biggest problem modern men face that’s making you unfulfilled and unhappy (15:36)  How to increase your longevity if you’re in your 50s, 60, or 70s (17:39) Want to become a better version of yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? Here’s your invitation to the Be The Better You Men’s Retreat in April (limited spots left!) (20:30)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Attend the Be The Better You Retreat on April 18th: If you feel like something’s missing in your life and you’re not as happy or fulfilled as you like, you’re not alone. This is a plague affecting most men today because we lack deeper connections with other like-minded men. That’s why I’m inviting you to attend the Be The Better You Retreat on April 18-22, 2024. Discover how this retreat will help you become a better version of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually here: https://manflowyoga.com/BTBU  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

We’ve been told conventional health wisdom so much that most people believe it blindly. Things like you need to do cardio to lose weight. Eating fat makes you fat. And you need to eat at least 3 servings of grains to be healthy.  The trouble is, these conventional health wisdoms aren’t true. And today’s guest, Mark Sisson—founder of Primal Nutrition and Primal Kitchen, best-selling author, and publisher of MarksDailyApple.com—has been exposing false conventional thought about health his entire career.  In this episode, we tackle some of the most insidious “truths” that have derailed Mark’s health (and will derail yours too). Some of these topics include:  Why eating grains riddle your body with low-grade inflammation (the worst kind)  Why losing weight is more of a hormonal equation than an exercise and caloric restriction one  How to eat less without getting as hungry  Why nothing changed Mark’s life quite like switching to an anti-inflammatory diet  And so much more. Mark has been a long time hero of mine for his unconventional wisdoms about health and fitness. My hope is that after listening to this episode, you start challenging your own beliefs about health and fitness that may be subtly stifling your progress.  Other highlights from this show include:  How running sabotages your muscle mass: A lesson from a former weightlifting marathon runner (6:06)  3 of the biggest inflammatory foods (and how cutting them out makes your inflammation subside) (11:49)  Why one of the most influential “carb loading” experts recanted his entire career when he realized THIS… (15:40)  How eating more healthy fats in your diet actually increases your fat-burning rate (18:09)  Why exercising is a terrible way to lose weight (and what actually makes you leaner) (19:02)  How giving up grains for 30 days made Mark’s IBS, arthritis, GERD, and sinus congestion disappear (19:53)  The “Metabolic Flexibility” secret for retraining your body to burn fat instead of carbs for energy (24:28)  The “no longer hungry” cue from your body that stops you from overeating (34:42)  The insidious “Systemic Inflammation” which can cause leaky gut syndrome, diabetes, and other major health problems (38:06)  Why taking antioxidants after a workout can deprive your muscles of the benefits of exercise (43:39)  How mixing fats with carbs drives insulin into your fat cells and cripples your metabolic flexibility (49:49)  Do you wish you had a faster metabolism? Here’s the counterintuitive reason you should want a slower one… (51:19)  Does your knees or lower back hurt after walking? Mark’s new 5-toe shoes will eliminate your pain (1:06:44)  The one mindset shift required to transform your deepest holes in your life into growing experiences (1:18:12)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Save 15% on Mark’s barefoot Peluva Shoes with code ManFlowYoga: If you have lower back pain, hip pain, or knee pain, the problem may be your shoes. Not only are they more comfortable than the first-generation barefoot shoes (they even feel like a foot massage every time you walk!), but they’re also critical for eliminating knee, hip, and lower back pain. Try Mark’s Peluva barefoot shoes and save 15% on your order with code ManFlowYoga here: https://peluva.com/  2. Mark’s Daily Apple: Mark’s been publishing the #1 health and fitness blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, for over a decade. Check out Mark’s Daily Apple to hear his daily musings on health, nutrition, fitness, the health industry and the low-carb, paleo, Primal lifestyle here: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/  3. Follow Mark on Instagram: Keep in touch with Mark and what he’s up to by giving him a follow on Instagram @marksissonprimal or here: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7