The Jay Ferruggia Show

Dr. Thomas Hemingway practices holistic and integrative medicine and is the host of the top-rated health podcast "Unshakeable Health". He's known for distilling the latest medical knowledge and science into digestible steps and his upcoming book, “PREVENTABLE! 5 Powerful Practices to Avoid Disease and Build Unshakeable Health” describes the foundational principles for creating lifelong health. He's wealth of knowledge, and he's here today to share some of it with you to help you optimize your health. The natural way. What's the most alarming issue with the current health care system? [6:05] Is a calorie simply a calorie? [10:23] 3 foods you should avoid at all costs. [16:05] So what can you eat? [21:25] Are you metabolically healthy? [27:22] What about fruit? Vegetables? Dairy? [43:34] What's the biggest risk factor for chronic diseases? [50:00] Sponsors Impossible Sleep: There are countless supplements that promise to knock you out, but don't actually help you sleep better. With no sugar, melatonin, or other unnatural sleep aids, this isn't one of them. Go to https://tinyurl.com/ImpossibleSleep and use the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20% on your first subscription and get your FREE Sleep Reset kit. Cured Nutrition: The perfect way to start your day. Cut through the fog and find lasting, unbreakable focus. No jitters, no caffeine, and no crash - just clean and clear brain energy. Go to curednutrition.com and use the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20%. Paleo Valley: If you haven't tried this 100% grass-fed whey protein do yourself a favor and change that now. It's the first ever 100% grass-fed protein with colostrum - one of the most powerful superfoods on the planet. Go to paleovalley.com and use coupon code JAY to save 15%. 

Censorship is at an all-time high in this country. The disinformation and "fake news" is prevalent.  Today's guest, Tony Brasunas, is here to expose the truth.  His new book, Red, White & Blind: The Truth About Disinformation and the Path to Media Consciousness, aims to help Americans defend our rights to Free Speech and a Free Press. And he's here today to share some of his research, inform you of the dangers, and let you know what you can do to take back control.  Is the corporate news media an organ of deception? [8:55] Why is the current state of censorship so dangerous? [16:15] Values or politics? [25:45] Beware of these 3 types of bias. [38:22] Is there a way to right the wrongs of the past 3 years? [44:56] Sponsors BiOptimizers: Want an all-in-one solution to improve your sleep, mood, stress levels, and overall health and vitality? Your answer lies at magbreakthrough.com/jay and be sure to use coupon code JAY10. Joy Mode: Ever wish there was a pre-workout supplement for sex? For enhanced sex drive AND better performance head over to usejoymode.com/discount/jay and use coupon code JAY to save. HVMN: Ketone-IQ is a competitive edge your brain and body will thank you for. Clinically proven to boost mental clarity, endurance, recovery, and more, you'll be blown away by the results. Head over to hvmn.com and use promo code JAY20 to save.

I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you level up your training, and get the body and life you desire. You submit the questions.  I've got the answers.  Listen and learn: 4 tips that will drastically change your training. [1:16] What you need to focus on as you get older. [5:30] The right way progressively overload with DBs. [7:42] The blueprint to dieting for weight loss. [10:00] One of best things you can do post-training. [20:54] How to attract the right people in your life. [26:46] If you're a man over 35 and ready to get to work and make 2023 your best year yet, DM "POWER" to @jayferruggia to apply for coaching. Sponsors Impossible Sleep: There are countless supplements that promise to knock you out, but don't actually help you sleep better. With no sugar, melatonin, or other unnatural sleep aids, this isn't one of them. Go to https://tinyurl.com/ImpossibleSleep and use the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20% on your first subscription and get your FREE Sleep Reset kit. Cured Nutrition: The perfect way to start your day. Cut through the fog and find lasting, unbreakable focus. No jitters, no caffeine, and no crash - just clean and clear brain energy. Go to curednutrition.com and use the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20%. Athletic Greens: Detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system with just one scoop. Go to athleticgreens.com/jay to find out why once people start taking it, they never stop.

We're only a few days into the new year. How are your resolutions holding up?  Are you already feeling overwhelmed? Disappointed by your broken promises?  You're not alone. It's easy to buy into the "new year, new me" mentality, try to change too many things at once, and end up right back in the same spot...  Tired, burnt out, and resultless.  But the year is still young. You've still got plenty of time to crush your goals and these simple changes will help elevate your body, mind, and life in 2023.  What should you do first in the morning? [1:46] An easy way to strengthen relationships? [5:58] Make this simple change and drastically improve your sleep. [15:42] Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. [17:39] Sponsors Nootopia: All day energy, clarity, and focus without the jitters and crashes. Enhance your mental performance, boost you immunity, and get that glowing, healthy skin we all desire by going to nootopia.com/jaygenius and be sure to use the coupon code JAY10 to save 10%.  Joy Mode: Ever wish there was a pre-workout supplement for sex? For enhanced sex drive AND better performance head over to usejoymode.com/discount/jay and use coupon code JAY to save.

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has gained popularity in recent years.  But is it overrated?  What about the countless other concepts, theories, and methods in strength training? At times it can be hard to tell the real from the fake. Let's clear some of that up today. I had you guys send in your questions, and I'm here with my take on whether I feel these (and others) are overrated or underrated:  Protein powder? [2:20] Calf raises? [3:56] Overhead pressing? [7:24] Chains? [11:26] Intra-workout nutrition? [12:56] Blood flow restriction? [17:16] Fasting? [28:31] Sponsors Nootopia: All day energy, clarity, and focus without the jitters and crashes. Enhance your mental performance, boost you immunity, and get that glowing, healthy skin we all desire by going to nootopia.com/jaygenius and be sure to use the coupon code JAY10 to save 10%.  Impossible Sleep: There are countless supplements that promise to knock you out, but don't actually help you sleep better. This isn't one of them. With no sugar, melatonin or other unnatural sleep aids, you'll sleep better, wake up rested, and perform better day in and day out. Check out https://tinyurl.com/ImpossibleSleep and use the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20% on your first subscription and get your FREE Sleep Reset kit. 

Do you include bodyweight exercises in your workouts? Should you? Can you maximize results by combining bodyweight training and free weights? Or should you be married to one?  I've got the answers to all of these questions in today's episode.  Listen and learn: Is there a difference between calisthenics and bodyweight training? [1:21] Bodyweight, free weights, machines: which provides the best stimulus per body part?  Neck and traps [1:53] Shoulders [8:42] Triceps and biceps [12:42] Chest [19:18] Back [21:41] Midsection [25:13] Glutes and hamstrings [26:19] Quads [29:43] Calves [33:17] Sponsors Nootopia: The newest addition to your morning routine. All day energy, clarity, and focus without the jitters and crashes. Enhance your mental performance, boost you immunity, and get that glowing, healthy skin we all desire by going to nootopia.com/jaygenius and be sure to use the coupon code JAY10 to save 10%.  Organifi: You put in the work every day. Now let Organifi Gold put in work for you while you sleep. Get the rest you deserve, optimize your recovery, and feel more relaxed during the day by going to organifi.com/renegade and using the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20%.

You train your a$$ off in the gym. It's imperative that you only put the highest quality foods in your body.  Yet you're STILL not seeing the results you want.  Or maybe you like what you see in the mirror, but you constantly feel like sh*t...  Your joints are banged up, your energy and libido are low, your mood is all over the map. If any of this sounds familiar it could be because you're overlooking one of the most crucial factors in building the body you deserve.  Recovery.  What you do during the 23 hours outside of the gym is just as important as the hour you spend in it. So today I'm gonna give you 7 ways to help ensure you're fully optimized and looking and feeling your best.  3 effortless ways to drastically improve sleep quality. [2:46] What should you be doing to minimize stress levels? [5:23] Don't discount the importance of adding (and removing) these things to your life. [10:49] Can you improve your results by doing less? [14:08] Are you giving your body the fuel it needs? [18:55] Sponsors Impossible Sleep: Sleep is the #1 factor you can control if you want to train hard and have energy all day. With no sugar, melatonin or other unnatural sleep aids, Impossible Sleep can help you sleep better, wake up rested, and perform better the next day. Check out https://tinyurl.com/ImpossibleSleep and use the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20%.  Athletic Greens: Detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system with just one scoop. Go to athleticgreens.com/jay to find out why once people start taking it, they never stop.

I'm sure you've heard that progressive overload is the most important thing in strength training.  But you may be looking at it all wrong.  In fact, the common approach to progressive overload may be complete BULLSH*T. What?! I know. Put your pitch forks down. Before you crucify me and label me a charlatan, press play. You may be surprised.  Why does the commonly held approach to progressive overload need to be reconsidered? [1:45] What's the correct way to progress in the gym? [7:40] So what's the key to hypertrophy? [15:00] Do you need to throw out your log book/workout tracker? [18:58] Is progressive overload more than putting more weight on the bar? [23:40] Sponsors Nootopia: The newest addition to your morning routine. All day energy, clarity, and focus without the jitters and crashes. Enhance your mental performance, boost you immunity, and get that glowing, healthy skin we all desire by going to nootopia.com/jaygenius and be sure to use the coupon code JAY10 to save 10%.  Organifi: You put in the work every day. Now let Organifi Gold put in work for you while you sleep. Get the rest you deserve, optimize your recovery, and feel more relaxed during the day by going to organifi.com/renegade and using the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20%.

Founder of The Omnipotent and ThroughConversation, Jean-Paul Gravel is a human potential coach, author, and speaker. For more than 18 years, his innovative approach has helped countless high-level achievers re-establish emotional health and inner strength, rekindle vibrancy and meaning in their relationships, and achieve peak professional performance.  As the preeminent master of omnipotence, he works with the top 1% of the world’s elite to help them achieve ultimate success beyond all limits. Jean-Paul has a 100% success rate with his clients, and he's here today to help you unlock new heights in every area of your life. What's the key to limitless possibilities? [16:35] How can new experiences set you free from self-limiting beliefs? [27:30] The truth about your past, and how can you use it to change your future? [31:29] Are you mastering the mundane? [40:20] What's the ONE thing that is holding you back in life? [43:26] Is there a way to transform every single one of your relationships? [46:42] Sponsors Impossible Sleep: Sleep is the #1 factor you can control if you want to train hard and have energy all day. With no sugar, melatonin or other unnatural sleep aids, Impossible Sleep can help you sleep better, wake up rested, and perform better the next day. Check out https://tinyurl.com/ImpossibleSleep and use the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20%.  Cured Nutrition: The perfect way to start your day. Cut through the fog and find lasting, unbreakable focus. No jitters, no caffeine, and no crash - just clean and clear brain energy. Go to curednutrition.com and use the coupon code RENEGADE to save 20%. 

Most people waste years in the gym. Not only do they not get any leaner, bigger, or stronger but they destroy their joints and CNS while they're at it. Ouch. I've been there.  I've tried everything under the sun. Through thirty years of experiments - on myself and my clients - I've figured out what works and what doesn't...  These 5 common training myths simply don't work. In fact, they're likely holding you back and making your results worse. And I'm here today to tell you how.  Myth #1 - You should ALWAYS train to failure. [2:52] Myth #2 - You should arch your back on squats and deadlifts. [8:42] Myth #3 - You need priming/activation exercises. [17:27] Myth #4 - Dietary variety is important. [20:25] Myth #5 - HIIT burns more fat than low intensity cardio. [23:52] Sponsors Nootopia: The newest addition to your morning routine. All day energy, clarity, and focus without the jitters and crashes. Enhance your mental performance, boost you immunity, and get that glowing, healthy skin we all desire by going to nootopia.com/jaygenius and be sure to use the coupon code JAY10 to save 10%.  Paleo Valley: If you haven't tried this 100% grass-fed whey protein do yourself a favor and change that now. It's the first ever 100% grass-fed protein with colostrum - one of the most powerful superfoods on the planet. Go to paleovalley.com and use coupon code JAY to save 15%.  Joy Mode: Ever wish there was a pre-workout supplement for sex? For enhanced sex drive AND better performance head over to usejoymode.com/discount/jay and use coupon code JAY for 20% off your first order.