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In this episode of the Primal Kitchen Podcast, host Morgan, co-founder of Primal Kitchen, engages in a fascinating dialogue with Maria Emmerich, a renowned nutritionist and international bestselling author.

They explore Maria's journey with the keto lifestyle, starting from her struggle with PCOS and depression, to discovering the transformative impact of dietary changes.

Maria elaborates on the principles of sustained weight loss, clarifies common misconceptions about the keto diet, particularly the importance of protein, and discusses the potential drawbacks of dairy consumption. Additionally, she shares insights into optimizing brain health and the advantages of a carnivore diet for specific health issues.

The conversation also touches on Maria's experiences working with celebrities like Halle Berry and the evolution of her keto approach.

This episode is filled with practical advice for those considering or currently following a keto lifestyle, offering a blend of personal anecdotes and professional expertise.

00:00:00 Start Of Podcast

00:04:41 Ketogenic Diet: How to Lose Weight Slowly

00:07:18 Keto Diets: Do You Lose Weight?

00:11:42 Keto Diabetics on Fiber 

00:16:15 Keto and Meat Lovers

00:21:41 Seniors Take For Granted Their Physical Abilities 

00:22:10 I Adopted My First Child When I Was

17 00:25:43 How to help with migraines 

00:29:00 Keto: Protein Restricted Diet

00:31:45 Favorite Alopecia Success Stories

00:35:03 Maria Emmerich on Halle Berry's Diabetes

00:38:04 Do You Have An Egg Allergies?

00:40:22 What supplements do you take to lose weight? 

00:43:50 Protein Sparing Diet Explained 

00:46:40 5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Bow Hunting 00:48:44 Keto Meditation

 

 

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Join us for an episode where we dive deep into the world of skincare with the brilliant minds behind ClearSTEM Skincare, Danielle Gronich & Kayleigh Christina.

Danielle, an acclaimed acne guru and clinical esthetician, alongside Kayleigh a certified holistic nutritionist, share their wealth of knowledge on combating acne while embracing anti-aging, all without compromising on using skin-friendly, non-toxic ingredients.

They unravel the surprising triggers behind acne, from dietary pitfalls to hidden ingredients in your everyday products, and illuminate the path to achieving a radiant, youthful complexion through holistic practices and innovative skincare solutions.

Whether you're battling persistent acne, seeking to ward off the signs of aging, or simply aiming for healthier skin, this episode is your guide to transforming your skincare routine and embracing the ClearSTEM approach for lasting results.

Tune in to learn about their unique journey, the science behind their formulations, and how you can achieve clear, vibrant skin that defies age.

00:00:00 The Secret to Anti-Acne

00:01:37 How To Naturally Clear Your Face

00:05:56 Clear stem: The acne remedy you need to know

00:09:48 How Clear Your Skin Is with Our Acne Lab Panel

00:14:54 How to Prevent and Reduce Acne

00:20:10 Monolarin is an antiviral, and I swear by it

00:20:42 Causes of acne

00:23:02 Tommy Lee on Anti-Aging

 00:23:30 How to Choose the Right Retinol for Your Skin

00:27:41 Best Anti-Aging Moisturizer

00:32:37 milo on the Morpheus Laser

00:34:46 How To Fill Your Under Eyes With Easy Gel Filler

00:37:45 Does Botox Make You Look Older?

00:38:37 How To Clean Your Makeup

00:42:15 How to Eat More Primal Kitchen

00:45:51 Who's Inspiring You?

00:48:42 The Worst Thing You've Ever Done For Your Skin

00:52:10 5 Things Most People Don't Know About Clear Stem Skinc

 

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Dive into our conversation with Ana Lorena Febrega, known for her work in changing how we think about teaching and learning.

Ana, who worked closely with Synthesis, shares her journey from being a student across the globe to pushing the boundaries of education beyond traditional methods. She talks about the need for creativity, curiosity, and the ability to think critically from a young age.

Ana discusses Synthesis's role, inspired by Elon Musk's school at SpaceX, in creating education that fits the future's needs. She talks about soft skills, learning from failure, and project-based education as keys to preparing kids for a world that's always changing.

For parents and teachers wanting to bring new ways of learning into children's education, Ana gives solid advice. She stresses the importance of letting kids have control, make mistakes, and explore their interests deeply.

This chat is packed with ideas for anyone interested in giving children tools to succeed in tomorrow’s world.

Ana Lorena Fábrega is an author, edupreneur, and Chief Evangelist at Synthesis, the education company scaling up the best ideas from Elon Musk’s lab school at SpaceX. Growing up, she attended ten schools in seven different countries. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Today, Ana Lorena writes online to over 300,000 readers about the promise of alternative education.

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In this episode, we chat with Mary, a nutrition expert who helps athletes and famous people eat better to perform at their best. Mary shares her story of how changing her diet improved her health and led her to help others do the same. She talks about working with big names in sports and movies, making sure they eat right to stay on top of their game.

 

Mary believes in eating whole foods and avoiding things like gluten, dairy, and soy, especially for athletes during their season. She explains how she plans meals and drinks to make sure athletes can focus and have energy during their games. Mary also gives tips on how anyone can eat better, like choosing the right foods and paying attention to how food makes you feel. Mary shares her favorite meals to cook and some special tips on foods that help with things like staying healthy and adjusting to high places. She encourages everyone to listen to their body and not get too caught up in complicated diet trends.

 

Relevant points from episode: 

 

00:00:00 How to Lose Weight With a calorie deficit?

00:00:42 Mary Flannery on Performance Nutrition

00:04:13 How Performance Nutrition Made an Elite Client's Life?

00:06:57 Eat Well, Sleep Well

00:13:14 Saffron for Your Immune System

00:17:50 How to Get the Most Out of Supplements?

00:21:34 Top NBA Trainer Sean Cruxton on Weight Loss and Protein

00:26:14 Do You Need To Check Your Gut As You Get Older?

00:27:41 How To Get Back in the Game With Your High Performance Athletes?

00:31:45 Top 3 Favorite Meals

00:34:45 I Was A Hand Model For One Day

 

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lucas, a dedicated medical professional with a profound journey into the realm of cancer care. Inspired by a deeply personal experience, Dr. Lucas shares his transition from focusing on gut health to immersing himself in the complexities of cancer treatment and prevention. Throughout the conversation, we delve into the significance of fasting, the impact of traditional cancer treatment methods, and Dr. Lucas's unique approach to integrating conventional and alternative therapies for optimal patient outcomes.

 

Dr. Lucas offers a candid look into the limitations and challenges faced within the conventional healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment plans that address the root causes of cancer. He highlights various innovative therapies, including the use of IV vitamin C, mistletoe injections, and the potential of immunotherapy drugs, while also stressing the critical role of diet, lifestyle changes, and detoxification in cancer prevention and recovery.

 

With a story of hope and resilience, Dr. Lucas recounts a remarkable case of a patient with stage four pancreatic cancer who, against all odds, experienced a miraculous recovery through an integrative treatment plan. This episode is not only a testament to Dr. Lucas's dedication to his patients but also serves as a source of inspiration and a call to consider a more holistic approach to cancer care.

 

Relevant points from episode: 

 

00:00:00 Fasting for 24 Hours

00:00:58 One doctor's journey through thyroid cancer

00:05:51 Ex-Cancer Treatment Centers of America doctor on the transition

00:10:07 Chemotherapy and integrative support for cancer patients

00:10:57 Mixed messages of mistletoe in cancer treatment

00:17:08 Vitamin C for cancer treatment

00:21:20 In the Elevator With Your Valentine

00:21:45 Root Cause Medicine

00:28:07 Fighting cancer with a low-tech approach

00:28:57 Do you test for cancer if you don't have cancer?

00:29:27 Chemotherapy and Metformin

00:34:17 Fasts and sleep

00:34:57 Antiparasitics for cancer, side effects

00:39:32  on nutrition for cancer patients

00:41:54 Carcinoma Survivor's Tips For Preventing the Cancer

00:45:09 How to Detox After Drinking Too Much Alcohol: Vitamin C and?

00:46:28 How to Deal with a Cold and Flu?

00:49:03 Ozone Therapy

00:51:26 Cancer: The science of biohacking

00:52:23 How to Sleep Better With a Headache?

00:55:50 Immunity Therapy for Cancer

00:58:01 Proteins and the Future of Medicine

00:59:53 Obesity is a big problem, says surgeon

01:00:44 "Who's Inspiring You?"?

01:00:55 One patient's miraculous treatment for pancreatic cancer

01:05:36 One pancreatic cancer patient's miraculous story

01:07:50 Dr. Lucas on His Love of Crosswords



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Join Morgan, Primal Kitchen's co-founder, for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Nathan Bryan on the Primal Kitchen podcast. Dr. Bryan, a molecular medicine expert and CEO of Nitric Oxide Innovations, delves into the transformative role of nitric oxide in health and disease management. His pioneering work over 20 years has led to breakthroughs in understanding how nitric oxide influences healthy aging, immune response, and chronic disease treatments. Explore the science behind this critical molecule and learn about innovative therapies emerging from Dr. Bryan's biopharmaceutical company, N101. Gain insights on enhancing your well-being through nitric oxide-focused lifestyle changes and therapies.

 

Relevant points from episode:

  • 00:02:38 Nitric Oxide
  • 00:03:43 Why should we care about nitric oxide?
  • 00:07:54 Nitric Oxide Supplements for Well-Being
  • 00:08:57 How to Tell Your Body's Age from Your Biological Age?
  • 00:10:32 Nitric Oxygen and the immune system
  • 00:16:18 Nitric oxide for Alzheimer's and diabetic heart disease
  • 00:21:33 Obstructing nitric oxide in men
  • 00:26:37 Nitric Oxide and Biohacking
  • 00:29:02 N 101 Nutrition, Dr. Nathan S. Bryan

 

 

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Welcome to the Primal Kitchen Podcast with host Morgan, featuring WeNatal co-founders Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim

WeNatal is revolutionizing prenatal care by focusing equally on men and women's health for fertility and pregnancy. Drawing from their personal struggles and insights in fertility, Ronit and Vida discuss the importance of a holistic approach to preconception health. They delve into the significance of proper nutrition and lifestyle changes for both partners, aiming to shift the narrative from individual to collective responsibility in fertility journeys. Join us to learn about WeNatal's unique approach and their journey in creating a comprehensive prenatal supplement.

This innovative company produces third-party-tested prenatal supplements for men and women made with purposefully selected ingredients and no gluten, soy, or dairy. Ronit and Vida discuss how their separate battles with pregnancy loss led to researching egg quality and sperm health as part of the prenatal experience, while Morgan shares her own fertility journey. Hear why WeNatal is bringing men into the prenatal conversation and learn more about the impact that sperm health has on pregnancy and fertility.

Relevant Points:

0:00 We Natal - Exploring the Journey of Pregnancy

1:35 What I Need To Know About Exclusivity - Insights into Exclusive Information

2:07 A Men's Prenatal - Understanding Prenatal Care for Men

8:00 Impact on Health

8:50 Tips and Advice for Conceiving Again

13:06 Exploring the Connection Between Sperm Quality and Baby's Health

17:15 Unveiling the Qualities of a High-Quality Prenatal Product

20:14 Understanding How We Natal Supports Men in the Prenatal Journey

22:36 The Role of Fitbit and Aura Rings in Health Monitoring

25:19 The Increasing Popularity of Functional Medicine

27:00 Who's Inspiring You Today? - Discovering Sources of Inspiration

28:37 Reflecting on Challenging Experiences

31:20 Insights into Common Human Behaviors

 

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Welcome to the Primal Kitchen podcast hosted by Morgan, where we're joined by Dr. Robert Whitfield, an expert in breast implant removal. In today's episode, Dr. Whitfield shares his knowledge on breast implant illness, the importance of recognizing symptoms, and the advantages and disadvantages of implant surgeries. Dive into the complexities of chronic inflammation related to implants and discover the role of holistic recovery programs. Dr. Whitfield's journey from reconstructive microsurgery to a focus on wellness and detoxification provides invaluable insights.

 

A pioneer in breast implant removal surgery and “no-cut” facelifts, Robert is well-known for his Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program, which helps reduce inflammation during the post-surgery healing process. Learn to spot the symptoms of implant illness that can happen with any device, how it’s treated, and who is most at risk of developing it. Morgan and Robert also discuss toxins, hormone imbalances, and how your own fat can be used as a filler.

 

 

 

Relevant Points :

0:59 Breast Implants 101

1:49 The Secret to Removing Breast Implants

8:36 E. Coli in Breast Implants

10:11 Breast Implants, Genetics, and Immunity

14:29 Breast Implants Removed from the Body

15:16 Do You Do Genetic Testing Before You Decide?

22:07 What About Functional Medicine Techniques?

22:46 Fat Transfer and Breast Augmentation

28:43 Texan Doctor and Supplement Junkie

31:23 How to Get Botox and Facial Fillers

34:52 Do Botox and Implants Differ?

36:18 Breast Implant Illness Expert Robert's Insights

37:44 Fat Transfer Surgery

 

 

 

 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and leadership coach, shares her insights into the brain's workings, discussing the significance of gut health, stress management, and the power of visualization.

 

She elaborates on how these factors impact our overall well-being, blending ancient wisdom with modern science. Dr. Swart's unique approach reveals the dynamic interaction between our mental and physical health and the environment.

 

The conversation also explores concepts of consciousness and death, offering a deeper understanding of life's purpose and the importance of mindfulness and healthy living.

 

This episode is a masterclass in harnessing the power of the brain for a balanced, fulfilling life.

 

 

Relevant points from episode:

0:00 Introduction: How Science Affects Your Brain?

2:50 Gut Brain Access

6:55 How to manage stress effectively? 

13:26 Weightlifting and Vivid Images

19:03 Do Visualizations Make You Smart or Are They Just Hype?

22:06 Paleo and Kombucha

23:18 How to Get Out of Stuck Life? 

28:16 Why I Can't Decide Where To Live?

32:28 How to Get More Sleep? 

34:48 3 Things for High Performance that You Need to Know

41:02 The Science Behind Art

44:14 Deep Thoughts on Death and Reinvention 

47:41 People Are Not Scared Of Death

48:44 How to Bring Mindfulness into Your Daily Life

53:56 Dr. Tara Swart on Meeting Her Fans

 

 

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Join us in this podcast episode featuring Michael Brandt, founder of KetoneIQ, as he shares his unique journey in the world of health and nutrition.

From his early beginnings and appearance on Shark Tank to the development of his innovative health product, Michael's story is a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and a deep commitment to wellness.

Discover his insights on the role of ketones in enhancing physical and mental performance, the significance of a balanced diet, and the power of endurance sports.

This episode is more than just business talk; it's about understanding the interplay of nutrition, technology, and personal health. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, or someone curious about a healthier lifestyle, Michael's experiences and advice offer something for everyone.

 Tune in to be inspired and learn how to navigate the complexities of modern health trends with simplicity and clarity.

 

Relevant points from episode:

0:00 Ketone IQ: The Future of Fitness

0:54 The World's First Ketone Salts

6:50 Ketone Supplement

10:10 Ketone IQ for Athletes

14:31 Have You Done The Boston Marathon?

18:30 Marathoners Talk About Their Training

19:50 3 Running Tips for Endurance Athletes

20:45 How To Keep Your Heart Rate Controlled

25:30 Ketone IQ For Running

27:42 How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes With Ketones

30:07 How To Cook For A Baby And An Athlete

34:40 The Hardest Thing For Me To Do

38:19 How to Say No to Things?

40:25 Keto Dieter Takes Supplements Every Day

49:17 Dead Startups and How I Built This

57:04 On Launching a Startup

1:00:58 Pioneer Kitchen's Success

1:06:23 Morgan Freeman on Being Curious

1:08:47 How To Build a Successful Company

 

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In this episode of the Primal Kitchen Podcast, we meet Salim, a former nuclear power plant engineer turned health and wellness entrepreneur. Salim recounts his transformative journey, beginning with a successful yet unfulfilling career in engineering, leading to the inception of Soundtea.

 

His exploration into health and wellness was sparked by a personal tragedy - the loss of his father to cancer. This pivotal moment propelled him into researching natural health remedies and adopting a unique diet strategy, including a one-meal-a-day routine and microdosing psilocybin for wellness enhancement. 

 

Salim delves into various health optimization techniques, from grounding and cold plunge therapy to leveraging cutting-edge technology and equipment in his biohacking adventures. He also touches upon his experiences with plant medicine, discussing the impacts of ayahuasca and ketamine therapies.

 

 This episode not only charts Salim's professional shift but also offers insights into combining technology with natural health practices.

 

Tune in to learn how Salim's journey intertwines personal experiences with a passion for holistic health, and discover his approach to blending modern tech with traditional wellness methods.

 

 

Relevant points from episode:

0:00 Grounding/Introduction 

0:48 Cancer

5:38 All About It

7:09 What Does a Business Look Like Today?

9:17 Heart Rate Variability

14:16 How to Decrease Your HRV? 

18:31 Pulsed electromagnetic field

21:15 The Need for Grounding

25:02 Binaural Beats: The Essential Meditation for Long Term Health

34:25 Talking to smokers at 60

34:50 How to Talk to a Child About Trauma?

36:14 Your Thoughts On Death

39:25 After a Shoulder Surgery, Hyperbaric Therapy

44:27 In the sauna with the doctors

49:48 Ketogenic Diet and Supplement regimen

51:45 How to get enough magnesium for your body after a surgery?

53:13 Favorite People and Worst Things You've Done For Yourself

54:45 On Psilocybin and Ayahuasca

1:00:04 Ketamine Therapy With Somatic Meditation

1:03:49 Ketamine, Psilocybin: Where to Start?

 

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In this week’s podcast. Morgan gets introspective with Harvard Medical School faculty member Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of the Internal Family Systems therapeutic model. This evidence-based treatment promotes healing by acknowledging all the “parts” inside each of us, including the core self and our various sub-personalities. Tune in as Richard teaches Morgan to speak to her inner voices and walks through his 8 C’s of self-leadership, including confidence and compassion. He also dives into how the Internal Family Systems method can help those with PTSD and other types of trauma.

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In this week’s podcast, Morgan gets in the weeds about weed with Dr. Mike Hart, COO of Optimind Pharma. A respected physician specializing in cannabis medicine and psychedelic therapy for more than a decade, Mike is passionate about taking a holistic approach to treating the body and mind. Learn about the various medicinal uses of cannabinoids, from improving sleep quality to helping veterans suffering from PTSD, and the risks and benefits associated with treatment. Mike also shares how cannabis and oral ketamine can be used to treat depression, and who makes a good candidate for these types of therapy.

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It’s time for a gut check! Morgan’s guest this week is Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, a biochemist and molecular biologist who is passionate about gut health. Colleen is the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum, a research-driven probiotics company on a mission to improve overall health by focusing on the gut. Learn more about the connection between balanced gut flora and a healthy body, and why she believes that certain probiotic strains (particularly Akkermansia) are the key to a healthy gut. Colleen also shares with Morgan the impact that stress, aging, and early antibiotic use can have on the gut microbiome and what people can do to get their gut back in check.

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This week’s podcast welcomes multigenerational psychotherapist David Roadhouse, a four-time World Triathlon winner, meditation retreat leader, and Morgan’s own personal therapist! Hear about David’s intense training techniques, from sleeping in a hypoxic tent every night for 15 years to loading up on filet mignon long before the “carnivore diet” became popular. David also shares how Buddhist meditation practices shaped his therapy work, his tips for a healthy and successful marriage, and the commonly shared traits he sees in entrepreneurs and high performers like Morgan.  

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In this week’s podcast, Denver-based endurance athlete and social media influencer Eric Hinman shares how competitions motivated his wellness journey. A 5x Ironman, Leadville finisher, and top CrossFit athlete, he’s also the co-founder of the Original Grain and XO Taco restaurants in Syracuse, NY. Hear from Eric on his current workout routine, eating plan, and the differences between training for competition vs. everyday exercise. The 5x Ironman competitor also gets real with Morgan about his entrepreneurial failures and successes, and how he works with brands and the community to build strong relationships.   

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In this episode, chef and hospitality entrepreneur Camilla Marcus shares her insights on sustainable food practices and moving toward a zero-waste lifestyle. Founder of NYC-based restaurant turned upscale provisions company west~bourne, Camilla also co-founded of ROAR (Restaurants Organizing Advocating Rebuilding) and is a founding member of the Independent Restaurant Coalition. Camilla and Morgan chat mom-to-mom about raising environmentally aware children and the environmental and health impacts of eating real vs. processed foods. Camilla also shares her philosophy of “honoring nature as nature intended” and offers tips on how to use zero-waste tools at home.

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Tune in as Morgan chats with Stanford-trained physician Dr. Casey Means about her transition from simply treating symptoms to empowering people to make smart diet and lifestyle choices. Casey is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Levels, a metabolic health company providing tech-enabled tools that continuously monitor glucose levels. In this episode, she dives into the negative effects of glucose spikes, the perils of eating “naked carbs,” and how mental health can influence your physical well-being. Casey also teams up with Morgan, an avid Levels user, to demonstrate how the tool helps track the ongoing effects that glucose has on your body. Visit levels.link/primalkitchen for a special offer for our podcast listeners!

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Tune in as Morgan chats with Julia Putzeys, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and general manager of the Trash Panda app, which helps consumers decipher the nutrition information on food labels so they can make more informed choices. In this week’s episode, Julia shares how a pantry cleaning with Morgan inspired her own journey into the health and wellness space, and how a background creating apps and websites for the NFL combined with her nutrition education laid the foundation for developing her “passion project” app. The pair also discuss the ins and outs of teaching children to make healthier food choices, from exploring labels and ingredients to advocating for increased transparency in the food industry.

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In this special 50th episode of The Primal Kitchen Podcast, Morgan sits down for an in-person candid chat with longtime friend and Primal Kitchen co-founder, Mark Sisson, and his wife and fellow entrepreneur, Carrie Sisson. A New York Times bestselling author and former endurance athlete, Mark has been educating the world on nutrition and fitness for more than fifteen years. Get the lowdown on Mark and Carrie’s routines, from the anti-aging technologies they embrace or avoid, to daily supplements, skincare, and their current eating habits. The couple also shares how they met, their secrets for a successful marriage, and their favorite vacay destination (hint: It’s wickedly luxurious and known for wine). Plus, Morgan gets Mark and Carrie to reveal their hidden talents!

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This week’s podcast discusses the use of semaglutide medications for weight loss. While we acknowledge that this is a controversial topic in the medical and fitness communities, we’re always open to hearing all sides of the conversation. Any and all opinions stated in this podcast are the guests and hosts opinions and do not represent Primal Kitchen or its parent company. 

Tune in as Morgan discusses fitness, the obesity epidemic, and the weight loss drug Ozempic® with board-certified obesity and lipid specialist, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky. Inspired by his childhood growing up in an athletic family, Spencer blends his affinity for fitness with practical medical knowledge and currently serves as medical director for one of the largest online medical obesity treatment programs. You can also find him on Instagram, where he uses clever memes to dispel myths about weight loss and obesity. In this episode, Spencer discusses his weight loss ideologies, the science behind food cravings, and why people are turning to Ozympic for help. He also weighs in on the controversy surrounding this popular drug and the ethics of using semaglutide for everyday weight loss.  

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This week, Morgan has a heart-to-heart with Dr. Dave Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur who has studied the impact of chronic stress on the body for more than fifteen years. Dave and his team at the Apollo Clinic empower their clients to take control of their health by tapping into the body’s natural healing ability. In this episode, Dave discusses how heart rate variability (HRV) connects to the body’s stress levels and the effects that low HRV can have on athletic performance. He also shares with Morgan how analyzing his own dreams sparked an early interest in neuroscience, and how his innovative product, the Apollo Wearable, can improve the body’s resistance to stress.

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In this week’s episode, we chat with Dr. Chris Rinsch, co-founder and CEO of the Swiss health sciences company, Timeline. With more than two decades of experience in mitochondrial health, he has published in scientific journals such as Nature Metabolism and Cell Reports Medicine. Chris discusses how the “powerhouse of the cell” affects aging and what we can do to get our mitochondria working at optimal levels. He also shares with Morgan about his company’s cellular health products, the role that pomegranate plays in stimulating mitochondria, and the differences between longevity (living longer) and health span (living well).  

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Wellness advocate, self-taught chef, and New York Times best-selling author Danielle Walker joins Morgan for a candid conversation about grain-free living and the limitations of Western medicine. Danielle’s road to healthful eating began with an autoimmune disease diagnosis in her early 20s, after which she discovered a grain-free Paleo diet plan that would inspire five successful cookbooks. In this podcast, Danielle shares her recipe testing process, current eating routine, and all-time favorite cookbook. Morgan and Danielle also discuss the impact of elevated stress levels, stress-reduction techniques, and how EDMR therapy (typically used for post-trauma recovery) can help.  

 

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On this week’s podcast, Morgan has a candid conversation about aging with Katy Whalen, co-founder and CEO of the interactive women’s telehealth community Joi Women’s Wellness. After a long battle with infertility that included fatigue and weight issues, Katy went on a healing journey using peptide and hormone therapy. Katy discusses the stigma and misinformation surrounding perimenopause and how testosterone and other supplements can be used to treat symptoms, along with Ozempic peptide treatments and compounded medications. Morgan and Katy also get real about the guilt that may surface when women use supplements or medications to help them lose weight and how to deal with that “cheating” feeling.   

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We’re chatting with author and professionally ranked triathlete Brad Kearns about peak performance, competitive mindset, and what it was like training with Primal Kitchen founder Mark Sisson as his coach. In addition to hosting several online Primal courses, such as the Primal Fitness Coach Expert Certification, Brad partnered with Mark to help write their New York Times bestseller, The Keto Reset Diet. In this episode, Brad and Morgan discuss metabolic flexibility and the importance of eliminating processed foods from one’s diet. Brad also shares his take on popular diets such as keto, carnivore, and Paleo and why his diet consists mainly of meat and fruit.   

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In this week’s episode, Morgan explores the intricacies of thyroid health with subject matter expert and fellow podcast host Elle Russ. A bestselling author and coach, Elle is a proponent of searching for underlying causes of thyroid problems rather than simply following the conventional practice of treating symptoms. Follow along as Elle takes a deep dive into the differences between hypo- and hyperthyroid conditions, common and outlying symptoms (including fertility issues), testing options, and the potential benefits of adopting a Primal diet. She also shares confidence-boosting tips with Morgan from her latest book, Confident as Fu*k.     

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_ElleRuss.mp3
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Join us as Morgan talks with Ben Greenfield, human performance expert and bestselling author of 17 books, including Beyond TrainingFit Soul, and The Boundless Cookbook. In this episode, Ben offers his take on unconventional physical and endurance therapies such as breath work, oxygen input, and cold therapy. He also tackles the controversial off-label use of semaglutide drugs for weight loss, discusses the importance of good water filtration, and shares his secrets for maintaining wedded bliss.   

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_BenGreenfield.mp3
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In this episode, engineer and health entrepreneur Roudy Nassif joins Morgan for an enlightening discussion on the effects that natural and indoor light can have on the body. After being diagnosed with ADHD, Roudy learned to bio hack his system using natural sunlight. His experience inspired him to found Vivarays, which makes light-filtering glasses that help balance circadian rhythms to support improved sleep and energy.

Join us as Roudy helps Morgan overcome pregnancy insomnia and shares his insights on the connections between improved sleep and living an outdoor lifestyle. He also sheds light on the differences between Vivarays and typical blue light filtering glasses, and how his company’s innovative technology mimics temperature changes the body would naturally be exposed to.    

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_RoudyNassif.mp3
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In this episode, Morgan chats with Joe Carr, founder and President of Serenity Kids, about his adult autism diagnosis and why he adopted a Paleo diet. Serenity Kids produces nutrient-dense baby food made with organic vegetables, high-quality oils, and pasture-raised meats from small family farms. Find out what inspired Joe to create Serenity Kids, how their grass-fed A2 formula works for babies with digestive issues, and how his experience with the Paleo lifestyle changed the way he feeds his family.  

Plus, use code PRIMALKITCHEN for 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com!

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_SerenityKids.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Join us as Morgan tackles difficult questions about “The Big C” with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, author of The Cancer Revolution and founder/medical director of the Cancer Center for Healing and Center for New Medicine. Leigh shares what it was like growing up with health issues as a result of her mother’s treatment with a cancer-causing medication, and how that experience shaped her interest in chronic diseases. Morgan and Leigh also dive into the impact of stress and high-sugar diets on the body, plus key preventative measures that you can take.

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_DrConnealy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Dairy Intolerance or Mutated Gene Intolerance? 

Blake and Stephanie were both born and raised as dairy farmers and bought their current farm in 1992. In 2002, they became certified organic farmers and began studying soil and nutrient density on their farm as well as milk proteins. A2 is the digestible casein protein found in all mammalian milk, but about one thousand years ago it mutated to the A1 form which causes lactose to ferment and potentially why we've seen a rise in dairy intolerances over the last couple of decades. Through their studies Blake and Stephanie learned the difference between A1 and A2 beta casein proteins in milk and they began to breed A1 out of their herd.

Today, they have a large herd of 100% A2/A2 genetics cows, and sell only A2 organic milk and yogurt nationwide.  Alexandre Family Farm is the first Certified Regenerative dairy and egg ranch in the U.S.  They are also certified organic and certified humane. Listen in as they share their journey with Morgan with the difficulties of raising organic calves and venturing away from antibiotic usage, their thoughts on what regenerative agriculture means to them and how they want to bring people back to dairy. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_AlexandreFarms.mp3
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Biohacking For Personalized Healthcare 

This week, Morgan chats with author and entrepreneur, Joe Cohen. Joe suffered from a variety of health issues going up: inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety–to name a few. His symptoms and experiences were not well understood by conventional and even alternative medicine, and after years of suffering, that he embarked on a self-experimentation journey to improve his health through biohacking.  Joe went on to found SelfDecode, a biotech software platform for DNA and lab-based health recommendations established by your own genes so that you can take charge of your own healthcare with data-driven health decisions. SelfDecode is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by providing personalized health recommendations based on a combination of your DNA, labs, and environmental factors. 

In this chat, Cohen describes to Morgan his thoughts on how the world needs more personalized healthcare, his biohacking system for his food sensitivities and his journey from New York to Israel. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_JoeCohen.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:19am PDT

Is Anxiety More Prevalent in Males? 

This week, Morgan chats with Mental Health Advocate and Anxiety Expert, Mark Metry on the topic of social anxiety. Mark is a Forbes featured TEDX speaker, a global top 10 podcast host of the Social Anxiety Society and a best selling author of Screw Being Shy, but there was once a time where he couldn't even make eye contact with people due to suffering from immense social anxiety. 

In this enlightening talk, Mark goes in depth about growing up in the inner city as a first generation immigrant and how racial bullying in school affected his self esteem and began making him closed off to the world. After spending years being overweight and depressed, he went on a self healing journey with the help of psychotherapy, gratitude, healthy habits and developing hobbies such as writing and podcasting. Morgan and Mark discuss the how social anxiety affects your mind and body in cognitive distortions and how it hijacks your entire nervous system, but how diet and lifestyle changes can set the foundation for long term results in a positive direction. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_MarkMetry.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

What is the real pursuit of happiness? 

This week, Morgan has an enlightening discussion with Josh Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus, otherwise known as The Minimalists. Josh and Ryan climbed up the corporate ladder in their 20's to obtain the standard American dream of a consumer-driven life with luxury cars, big houses full of pricey material things. After being rocked by a series of life-altering events, Josh went on the journey to find a more meaningful life getting his childhood best friend Ryan involved along the way. Since starting their journey, The Minimalists have had two successful documentaries on Netflix, Minimalism and Less is Now, and have written four books, their most recent being Love People Use Things.

In this chat, they go in depth about what the pursuit of happiness means and how to be fulfilled without material things. They believe that all things they own should serve a purpose and provide advice on how to maintain this lifestyle. Milburn and Nicodemus go in depth on how minimalism goes beyond the scope of material things, but how it can help improve other areas of our lives by removing all types of life clutter such as calendar clutter, relationship clutter, and advertisement clutter.

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodast_TheMinimalists.mp3
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This week, Morgan is joined by Viral TikTok Homestead sensation and founder of Red Leaf Ranch, Brian Brigantti. While pursuing a career in photography in New York City, Brian ended up falling in love with the simplicity of being immersed in the country side of Tennessee while on a spontaneous trip in 2019. Instead of starting small. Brian decided to make the move and go full force into learning everything he could about permaculture and growing his own food with his partner. 

Brian goes in depth about the transition from city life to the countryside and having to battle the urge to always be on the move in a slow paced environment. 

Listen in as Morgan and Brian share garden stories -  successes and failures - and how he his tips and tricks are inspiring millions across the TikTok platform. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_BrianBrigantti_1.mp3
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This week, Morgan chats with unfiltered one-of-a-kind Peloton Instructor Cody Rigsby. Cody has taken the fitness community by storm since first appearing on Peloton 8 years ago.

As a Peloton Instructor, Rigsby reminds everyone in his classes to push themselves, but have a good time doing it, because we all need to have a little more fun. He believes that life should be experienced authentically, and this is fully represented throughout his rides. His Peloton #BooCrew has over 120,000 devoted members pedaling to his every word. A #BooCrew favorite, Rigsby also hosts unique “XOXO” classes, in which Peloton riders submit questions about life, relationships, pop culture, etc. for Rigsby to advise on and share his candid opinions during his live rides. 

Rigsby goes in depth with Morgan about moving to North Carolina as a child and how his passion for dancing ignited after taking a ballet class, moving to NYC, experiencing homelessness, and overcoming obstacles. He discusses his new relationship with food and body image and how he focuses on ways to move his body that mimics childhood, embracing the inner Primal "play" based behavior that our audience knows so well. He spills on his favorite Primal Kitchen Products, Dancing with The Stars, and detoxing from social media. Listen in to hear all the shared laughter and the "tea!" 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_CodyRigsby.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Morgan is joined by Purely Elizabeth founder and namesake Elizabeth Stein in this week's episode. Stein started her career in fashion marketing before becoming an entrepreneur. She attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition which changed her life and perspective on food...and introduced her to the concept of a gluten-free diet.


She strived to create gluten and grain-free products that were not only better-tasting but also featured better ingredients. What started as a homemade blueberry muffin start-up grew to a nationwide grain-free granola craze and the beginning of Purely Elizabeth. Stein's company now features a line of "naturally gluten-free granola, oatmeal, and baking mixes in multigrain and grain-free varieties to make eating well effortless."


Join Morgan and Stein as they talk about grains' impact on gut health as well as wine, sleep, and diets. Plus, you'll learn Stein's daily ritual for health, wellness, and blood sugar regulation. 


Take a taste and use code PRIMALKITCHEN for 20% off all products on purelyelizabeth.com! 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_ElizabethStein.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Join Morgan this week as she chats with her guest and close friend, professional surfer and motivational speaker Bethany Hamilton. They swap surf stories and Hamilton shares how she kept her passion for being in the water alive even after suffering a tragic shark attack, and how the incident changed her relationship with fear. She talks about finding her purpose in motivating others and spending time with her 3 beloved sons. 

Hamilton gets candid about her current nutrition routine and her personal health journey since her teenage years, including a pro-metabolic diet approach and her go-to meals. 

Find out more from Bethany and her mentorship courses at bethanyhamilton.com. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_BethanyHamilton.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, guest Kelly LeVeque and Morgan dish on her celebrity clientele, how to make "blood sugar sexy" and her Fab4 courses. In this deep-dive conversation, LeVeque explores the links between blood sugar regulation, cancer prevention, and weight loss. She discusses the role fiber plays in her Fab4Under4 course as well as pediatric nutrition and pregnancy glucose tests. Listen in to hear more about Leveque's philosophy and her Fab4 method. 

 

Check out Kelly's Fab4 courses here

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_KellyLeveque.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:20pm PDT

This week, Morgan discusses childhood neurodevelopment conditions, autoimmune conditions, and the journey through motherhood from preconception all the way until early toddlerhood with Perinatal and Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor & mama herself, Dr. Ari Calhoun. Inspired by her own personal journey with mental illness & health issues, it led her down the rode to take a deeper dive on childhood neurodevelopment and women's care using a holistic approach. Dr. Calhoun has spent an extensive amount of time studying childhood disorders such as ADHD, autism, autoimmune conditions, and anxiety/depression & helps parents use an integrative approach to manage symptoms and impower them to understand risk factors while not fearing everything and everything. Listen in as they go through everything from reducing your toxin exposure while pregnant, essential nutrients during pregnancy, and important baby first foods to try! 

For more resources from Dr. Ari, check out her blog: www.kithandkinwellness.com

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_AriCalhoun.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:25am PDT

This week, Morgan meets with the "Child Whisperer," Dr. Siggie Cohen. Growing up in Israel, Cohen's love of children and animals led her to be a natural caretaker from an early age. Her sensitivity to and awareness of complex emotions led her to study child development in the United States. Cohen now boasts over 30 years of experience as a counselor, helping countless grateful parents feel "more empowered and less guilty."  Cohen deals with children of all ages, struggling with any number of issues, from sibling rivalry to setting boundaries, to struggling with the pressures of school. In this in-depth conversation, Dr Siggie talks on a myriad of tricky parenting subjects, from emotional regulation to parent dynamics, to problem-solving. No matter what the issue, Dr Siggie is here to help parents and children alike find solutions. 

 

Use code 0DIPAJT on drsiggie.com for 10% off of her Toddler courses! 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_DrSiggie.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Join Morgan this week as she sits down to talk regenerative farming with Robby Sansom & Taylor Collins, the founders of Roam Ranch and Force of Nature. Collins and Sansom met in middle school and reunited as adults to start their first entrepreneurial venture with Epic Provisions. After selling Epic in 2019, the pair dove into regenerative farming, developing Roam Ranch and Force of Nature. 


Collins and Sansom discuss the important role biodiversity plays in an agricultural setting and the power of working with wildlife instead of against it. They discuss how the soil impacts their products, how meat quality can change with regenerative farming versus conventional farming, and the importance of reintroducing bison to its natural habitat in the Americas and their impact on biodiversity.


In this in-depth discussion, these three entrepreneurs talk about how they see the industry evolving, reconnecting to the legacy of ancestors, and the co-evolution with land and nature. 

Use Code PRIMALKITCHEN on forceofnature.com for $15 off your first order!

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_ForceofNature.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

In this episode, Morgan sits down with game-changing entrepreneur, Beekeeper's Naturals founder Carly Stein. Plagued by tonsillitis growing up, Carly found sanity & healing through an unlikely hero: bee nutraceuticals. She speaks in-depth on how a trip to Europe changed her entire perspective on health, how she found healing for herself and found Beekeeper's Naturals in the process. Carly is also a beekeeper and a tireless advocate for the preservation of the waning global bee population. Listen in as Morgan gets the full scoop on how Carly won over moms at Farmer's Markets to getting on Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Use code PRIMALKITCHEN on beekeepersnaturals.com for 25% off all products! 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_CarlyStein.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan sits down with Paul Greive, a former marine-turned-farmer and the founder of Pasturebird. Pasturebird uses regenerative farming to build a pasture-raised poultry farm.  Greive talks about his past life in the military and a battle with Lyme disease that resulted in him adopting the paleo lifestyle and becoming a farmer.


Greive took a deep dive into learning about regenerative farming, learning about responsible animal agriculture and its lasting effects on soil, and developed his system to raise true, pasture-raised hens on grass living off fresh grass with access to the sun. He learned the staggering difference in nutrient density for regenerative farming compared to conventional. 


Greive discusses his humble beginnings as a start-up farm struggling with distribution, and how Primal Kitchen founder Mark Sisson gave his brand the boost it needed in his early days. Listen in as he spills on his favorite PK product (Buffalo!) and the future of farming. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_PaulGrieve.mp3
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On this week's episode, Moran sits down with Dr. William Li, an internal medicine doctor, vascular biologist, and author of the book "Eat to Beat Disease." Dr Li always had an interest in food and diet lifestyles since he was young, and he studied the links between food, culture and the health of communities around the world for years. Dr Li looked to blood vessels to find common denominators within different diseases and has been involved in 41 FDA-approved medications for disease treatment from his studies.


The medical director for the Angiogenesis Foundation, Dr Li explains the way our body grows blood vessels, a central tenant to health. His research has shown that certain foods help our body overgrow blood vessels that could potentially cause diseases like cancer. Dr Li applies the "Food as Medicine Research" method to his work, talking  about foods that activate our health defenses, and what to add to our body to build ourselves up. His personal mantra is to "love your food & love your health."


In this in-depth conversation, Dr Li discusses fasting & its relation to his research, his "grand slam" foods, what helps treat disease along with prevention, and the power of fiber. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_DrWilliamLi.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan chats with former Olympian Amy Van Dyken Rouen, the history-making athlete who was the first American to win 4 gold medals in a single Olympic games. After a devastating accident, Rouen was paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to maintain her athleticism, Rouen eventually earned the title of the fittest sitting woman in the world. In this conversation, Morgan and Rouen chat about Olympic competition, overcoming tremendous adversity, mental health, paleo & keto eating, CrossFit & more! 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_AmyVanDykenRouen.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Morgan sits down this week with one of the "Fittest Men on Earth" and renowned fitness coach, James Fitzgerald.  His fitness journey began while playing competitive soccer as a teenager. During his collegiate years, James spent a great deal of time training, studying, and researching fitness. His investigations led to the publishing of multiple studies in Physiology Canada and The Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology.

James applied his knowledge to coaching general population clients and competitive athletes, built a thriving coaching business, and launched Optimum Performance Training (OPT) in 1999. Looking to spread his knowledge and methodologies, James began coaching athletes remotely and spearheading the individual design programming movement. Through the personal application of his own program, he earned the title of "The Fittest Man on Earth", winning the inaugural CrossFit games in 2007. 

In this conversation, Morgan and James talk about the overwhelming amount of fitness options out there, the increasingly sedentary state of the world, the importance of movement and fitness simplicity, and much more. 
Feeling inspired? Use code LEARN50 for 50% OFF your first month on James' BRAND NEW fitness coaching education app, LearnRx (https://learnrx.app/)
Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_JamesFitzgerald.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

This week, Morgan sits down with Primal Kitchen co-founder, endurance athlete, best-selling author and ancestral eating "godfather" Mark Sisson to talk all things testosterone. Mark dives into testosterone's important role as a hormone in bodies of all genders. They chat about the impact diet, stress, and movement can have on production and the power of hormone receptor sites. Mark gets candid about supplementing testosterone, plus ways to support this hormone naturally. Listen in to learn more!
Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_MarkSissonTestosterone.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan connects with Primally Pure founder Bethany McDaniel to talk about the link between real food eating and natural skincare. McDaniel used all sorts of harsh prescription creams and pills to treat her acne as a teenager and young adult–and dealt with red, raw, irritated skin as a result. She was blown away by the effects she eventually experienced after ditching the harsh chemicals and replacing them with simple, natural ingredients and began a Paleo diet. 

McDaniel talks about her passion for living a healthy lifestyle and how her husband's start of a Pasturebird, a pasture-raised poultry company, ignited her passion for making natural beauty products. She talks about the science behind her natural products, and the treatments visitors at to the spa at the Primally Pure headquarters can find, like lymphatic damage, facial massage & holistic healing.
Join Morgan and McDaniel in their talk on beauty, botox, natural anti-aging, and much more, then use code PRIMALKITCHEN for 10% off at primallypure.com!

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_BethanyMcDaniel.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week Morgan chats with sex and anti-aging expert Dr. Amy Killen. A former emergency medicine physician, Dr. Killen's practice has pioneered one of the most innovative regenerative procedures currently available: the Full Body Stem Cell Makeover. Dr. Killen's programs focus on looking good and feeling good through anti-aging health and sexual optimization for folks of all genders.


Listen in as they chat through all things sex, orgasms, erectile dysfunction, libido, sunscreen, & her new peptide supplement called Rapid Rebound.  

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_DrAmyKillen.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

TW: Disordered Eating


This week, Morgan sits down with entrepreneur and former model Danika Brysha. During their discussion, Brysha speaks candidly about her struggles with body image and her journey into the modeling industry. Trying the Whole30 Diet opened Brysha's eyes to the power of food physically and mentally, and inspired her to start her own meal delivery company, ModelMeals. Brysha speaks openly about the financial stresses that come with successful entrepreneurship.
In this enlightening conversation, Morgan and Danika Brysha talk about everything: from the impact of mainstream media on body image to mindfulness and meditation to the link between personal growth and organic gardening, to self-care and self-worth. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_DanikaBrysha.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Join Morgan as she meets with Olipop founders Ben and David, to discuss their partnership and venture into beverage entrepreneurship. They talk how their own health woes lead to learning about the gut microbiome and eventually disrupting the soda industry with Olipop. Their ground-breaking soda is high in prebiotic fiber low in sugar, natural botanicals (and Paleo, gluten-free, vegan & Non-GMO Project Verified, and contains 2g of sugar per can to boot!) With a team of international scientists, they developed their popular formula, and they discuss their upcoming clinical trials to study the effect of prebiotics & botanicals on the gut.


Plus, Primal Blueprint fans, rejoice: Morgan, Ben, and David talk about the indigenous hunter-gatherer's diet and the crucial elements that are missing in the standard American diet.

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_Olipop.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan talks with Harvard Ph.D. turned food blogger & renowned spice queen Kanchan Koya. Growing up in India, her grandmother's ancient spice remedies seemed impossible, so she decided to study science and get to the bottom of health...only to return to her roots, touting the benefits of spices! After discovering that science could back up the medicinal properties of her favorite family spices, Koya dedicated her life to educating others on social media with simple, delicious recipes that incorporated these healing ingredients. Listen in as Morgan & Kanchan talk about infancy pallet development, spice benefits, blood sugar, social media & food fasting.

Follow Kanchan on Instagram, @chiefspicemama, & check out her own Podcast, Radical Vitality

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_KanchanKoya.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan chats with Board Certified Holistic Health Coach Katie Bressack who specializes in women's hormone health. Bressack discusses her own personal health journey managing and improving her menstrual cycle to her twin pregnancy experience. Bressack goes in-depth on women's health throughout all stages of life from pregnancy, postpartum to menopause. She shares her insight on regular menstrual maintenance and how it relates to blood sugar, stress, and other factors. Listen in to learn more about her take on the link between digestion and hormone health in this enlightening talk! 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_KatieBressack.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan chats with TMAC Fitness Founder, Todd McCullough. Coming from a small town, Todd lived a very athletic life before ever being exposed to Yoga and Meditation. It wasn't until a string of injuries, cooperate burnout, and an unexpected yoga pants detour that inspired him to find fulfillment in different areas to get him in touch with his mind and body. Today, Todd dedicates his life to combining his unique habit-stacking fitness approach of HIIT and Meditation for his clients. Listen in as Morgan hears all the details of his journey and current daily rituals! Todd has helped over 30,000 people turn their physical and mental health around and you can sign up HERE to get 10 Free Days of Home Workouts. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_ToddMcCullough.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan chats with Blaze Pizza CMO Vince Szwajkowski. They discuss all things Blaze, from their mission to make pizza diet-inclusive, to sourcing real ingredients for their menu, to using a woman-owned gluten-free flour crust company, to even their sell-out keto crusts! Plus, Vince and Morgan get into Vince's decision to go gluten and dairy-free, as well as his career journey at Blaze. 

Starting on January 5th (National Keto Day) and extending through January 16th, Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing will be available as a finishing drizzle at select Blaze Pizza locations nationwide. We hope you enjoy their story and enjoy a pizza with Primal Kitchen Ranch this month! Check out this link to find exact locations: https://www.primalkitchen.com/blog/news/primal-kitchen-blaze-pizza

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_VinceBlazePizza.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan sits down with Crohn's Disease Survivor and Holistic Health Coach Unique Hammond as she walks us through her journey to health with an unlikely hero: beans.  She discusses in-depth her scary health decline and not feeling heard in Western Medicine. Unique tried almost every diet under the sun to get better, it wasn't until she discovered that beans and fiber she cracked the code to long-lasting gut health. Unique and Morgan myth-bust beans and answer all of the questions you're dying to know!

Find Unique's book, Your Tastebud's Are A**holes on Amazon & get $25 OFF any of Unique's courses on youregreat.com when you use code PRIMAL25 at checkout. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_UniqueHammond.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan gets the scoop on sugar & raising balanced eaters from Sugarproof authors Dr. Michael Goran and Dr. Emily Ventura. They share how their research led them to make connections between childhood ailments and the sugar consumption of the modern-day diet.  They take a deep dive into the effect of sugar on our children...all the way from hidden sugars in everyday supermarket foods to the critical growth theory.  Do different sugars have different effects on the body? Is Fruit Sugar worse than High Fructose Corn Syrup? Listen in to hear them debunk the "sugar is sugar" theory and for tips on how to improve healthy sugar consumption for kids at home! 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_SugarProofKids.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Take a cue from the man himself! This week, Morgan gets the scoop from Mark Sisson about his current eating habits & training schedule in Miami. Itching to find out the protein Mark is ditching these days? Looking for his hot take on eating breakfast?  Tune in to the full episode to find out these fast facts on current Mark's routine. 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_Mark_BreakfastTraining.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week, Morgan learns the tips and tricks on tackling hydration and health in the athletic world with former NBA Director of Performance, Mubarak Malik. Bar left the NBA world to pursue his entrepreneurial vision of disrupting the sports drink industry with Barcode: a gluten-free, plant-based natural sports drink praised by celebrities and NBA players alike. Tune in to learn which celebrity elevated his brand before it was even officially created and his hacks for high-performance athletic ability! 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_BarMalik.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

With Thanksgiving around the corner, join Primal Kitchen Co-founders Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti as they start the holiday season with a Q and A that covers everything from Turkey Day traditions to managing all the holiday indulgences. Listen in as Mark offers his top tips for feeling your best and listening to your body's cues during the season of eating. Plus, Mark reveals his secret favorite holiday food...and the answer will truly shock you! 

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_Mark_Holidays.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Morgan takes an in-depth look at the current food shortage situation happening across the country and how one college non-profit created monumental change and sparked an unstoppable movement. The Farmlink Project helps connect farmers to local food banks to decrease food waste. Joined by founders James & Aidan, this episode explores how this powerhouse non-profit found success in the middle of a global pandemic, and why you should never underestimate the power of driven college students.

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_Farmlink.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

In this week's episode, Morgan interviews a high-performance psychologist and co-founder of Complete to Create, Dr. Michael Gervais. He shares his insight with Morgan on how to train for our body & mind in order to flourish and explore the heights of our own potential through psychological training. His program, Complete to Create, has been used by Olympic athletes and large corporations to create the internal skills to meet the demands in an increasingly stressful world.

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_MichaelGervais.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

On this week's episode of The Primal Kitchen Podcast hosted by Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti, Morgan chats with social media influencer Yovana! Join this duo as they discuss Yovana's personal food journey from raw vegan to omnivore. She goes in-depth on how her diet and lifestyle impacted her mental and physical health, as well as the challenges of internet fame, including cyberbullying. Yovana shares with Morgan how she found her diet fit, overcame fertility issues, and launched her new diet-inclusive app, SimpleFit, helping other folks find the healthy lifestyle that works for them.

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_Yovana.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

What's the Story on Mark Sisson? 

You asked, and Morgan got the answers. This week, Morgan tackles our most-requested topic yet: Primal Kitchen co-founder Mark Sisson's entrepreneurial journey...from mowing lawns to making mayo! Mark gets real talking about his biggest failures on his road to success, taking us all the way back from his small-town childhood adventures, his early career, and the business (and life) lessons he learned along the way. Listen in & find out fascinating facts about this thought leader's life, like what Mark's college buddies had in mind for his future, and what he originally wanted to be when he grew up.

Direct download: PrimalKitchenPodcast_Mark_Entrepreneurship.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

This week Morgan sits down with fasting expert Dr. Mindy Pelz. Pelz believes fasting can be the key to regulating hormones, stress & overall well-being in women. Morgan gets the full scoop from Dr. Pelz, who debunks the belief that fasting can have a negative impact on women's health, as well as the lowdown on proper fasting techniques for women. Learn more about Dr. Mindy Pelz's take on fasting and it's impact on the female body.

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Would you try the #BluePoopChallenge? On this episode of the Primal Kitchen Podcast hosted by Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti,  Morgan takes a deep dive into the intricate research of prominent geneticist Dr. Tim Spector. He believes he's discovered the ultimate secret to health: the microbiome. His discoveries led him to co-found Zoe, a personalized medicine nutrition research company that brings together blood sugar, blood fat and microbiome information to predict a personal diet based on the user's body. Listen in as Morgan & Dr. Spector talk everything from the bathroom to the biome! 

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Tune in to a new kind of talk! The Primal Blueprint Podcast is relaunching as the Primal Kitchen Podcast, hosted by founders Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti. Every week, they're sitting down with the biggest names in the health, wellness, and personal growth space. Listen in on Spotify, Apple, and on PrimalKitchen.com every MONDAY for new episodes. In this intro episode, Mark & Morgan share the story of how Primal Kitchen came to be, how they became the most dynamic duo in the natural foods space, and the trials and tribulations along the way. 

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Elle Russ chats with New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Primal Kitchen Foods (and also the founder of this podcast) - Mark Sisson. After 8 years, 500+ episodes and 20 million downloads...this is the final episode of The Primal Blueprint Podcast. But don’t worry, we are not completely disappearing!

Elle Russ is launching the first episode of The Elle Russ Show September 28, 2021 and she is excited to bring you more awesome content that inspires, educates, and motivates. The Primal Blueprint Podcast will now become The Primal Kitchen Podcast hosted by CEO and co-Founder of Primal Kitchen Foods, Morgan Zanotti.

The 500+ Primal Blueprint Podcast episodes will always be available at blog.primalblueprint.com.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR LISTENERS AND GUESTS OVER THE YEARS!  We are so grateful. Thank you for sharing your time, wisdom, and life stories with us!

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Elle Russ chats with April King - the co-founder of Better Than Provisions, a food company committed to providing convenient, nutrient-packed, guilt-free foods that taste indulgent and suit a variety of dietary styles. After spending over 2 decades on her own personal health journey, and 10 years as a Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist, April developed a recipe for a product she couldn’t find in the marketplace. She wanted something sweet, crunchy and satisfying that was made without grains, unhealthy oils, or added sugar. In 2018, after realizing that her clients, friends, and family shared the same frustrations with finding healthy and portable food options that were also delicious, she and her husband Earl launched Better Than Provisions with their signature 5 Nut Grain-Free Granola.

USE CODE PRIMAL20 for 20% off of your first order of Better Than Provisions

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Elle Russ chats with Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers - a purpose-driven classic doctor and epidemiologist turned expert holistic healer and medical intuitive.  She’s a graduate of the Disparities Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.  She is an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in psychology, Master’s in public health, and Doctorate in epidemiology with a focus on healthy aging and understanding barriers associated with chronic illness and disability prevention.   

After spending over a decade serving as a chronic disease specialist and clinical researcher in traditional healthcare, Dr. Rodgers now has her own practice, Healthy Transformations with Heart, where she combines the very best of Western medicine and science, with the natural, energetic, and spiritual components that cultivate true healing.  

Dr. Rodgers’ passion is applying her intuitive holistic approach to put the pieces of her clients’ health puzzles together-to connect the dots and identify the true root causes of why they’re stuck feeling the way they feel, create comprehensive plans and build customized healing regimes to finally free people from their chronic health issues. 

Dr. Rodgers’ ultimate goal is to facilitate healing across all levels and dimensions to help heart-centered women experience optimal health in mind, body, and spirit so they feel energized and empowered to lead their most meaningful, powerful lives.  Dr. Rodgers believes that you are the only person who has the power to heal yourself. 

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Elle Russ chats with Alicia Luciani - a Functional Health Coach. She completed her Master’s degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Sciences at the University of Toronto, and recently completed an intensive twelve month Health Coach training certification at the Kresser Institute.

While experiencing soul-eroding burnout in 2017 that led to physical and mental illness, she really learned to have her own back. She began slowing down, nourishing her depleted body with whole foods, and building up the tools in her stress-reducing toolbox, and eventually made a complete recovery from burnout. 

She now supports high-achievers in identifying what is contributing to their stress, exhaustion and burnout and empowers them to strategically manage burnout based on where the mismatches are in their life. Through a focus on nutrition, self-discovery, and stress management, she supports clients in finding solutions to not only overcome burnout, but buffer against it and create a life balance so that they can live a healthy, vibrant, engaged, impactful life alongside their loved ones. 

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Elle Russ chats with Barbara Diaz de Leon - a health and wellness coach who received her certifications through the Primal Health Coach Institute and the Institute of Transformational Nutrition. She is the founder of Daily Wellness for You and the Primal and Pink wellness group. She had her own remarkable body and mind transformation, and she is passionate to help other women do the same.

Barbara’s coaching practice is dedicated to helping women to lose weight, regain energy and start LIVING LIFE again! Her clients are shown how to incorporate simple nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and mindset practices that are sustainable which provide lasting results. The nutrition and lifestyle changes in her program are based on a Paleo approach which has been effective for countless people worldwide. As a podcast listener gift, Barbara is offering a free customized 7-day meal plan. Contact her either through the contact form on her website at dailywellnessforyou.com or email her at coach@dailywellnessforyou.com 

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Elle Russ chats with John V. Petrocelli - an experimental social psychologist who researches, writes, and speaks about the science of communication and decision making.  He is a Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, teaching social psychology and judgment and decision making.  He is also the author of The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit.  His research examines the causes and consequences of bullshit and bullshitting in the way of better understanding and improving bullshit detection and disposal.  

Petrocelli’s research contributions also include attitudes and persuasion and the intersections of counterfactual thinking with learning, memory and decision making.  His research and writings have been featured by the Wall Street Journal and in his popular TEDx Talk, Why BS is More Dangerous Than a Lie.  In addition to his research and position as an Associate Editor of the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, he has authored over 50 papers in his field’s most prestigious journals, including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, British Journal of Social Psychology, and Thinking and Reasoning.  He has received numerous awards for his teaching and research achievements.

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Elle Russ chats with Leslie Klenke - a Life and Business Coach. Her comprehensive business program, Building UP, is designed to help entrepreneurs start their online businesses and create, launch, and sell income-generating programs in just 12 weeks. Leslie understands how closely business growth is tied to personal growth and has intentionally developed Building UP to be a unique blend of proven business strategy and expansive personal development. Leslie is a published author (Paleo Girl, Primal Blueprint Publishing) and is certified in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She lives on 16 acres of beautiful Ohio farmland with her husband, AJ, and their sweet pup, Harlow.

The next round of Building UP starts on October 11th and runs through January 17th. (A total of 14 weeks to account for holidays.) Enroll in the October program and you will be launching your own group program in January—the best time of year to launch a group program! Click HERE to apply to Building UP. Application deadline is October 4th. Mention you were referred by Elle to receive $500 off your enrollment fee!

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Elle Russ chats with Dr. Stephanie Estima - the author of The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex. She is a chiropractic doctor with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She’s been featured on Thrive Global, the Huffington Post, and has over 3.5 million article reads on Medium.com. She has helped thousands of women lose weight, regulate hormones, and get off medications with her signature program, The Estima Diet. You can hear her every week on her podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie.

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Elle Russ chats with Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Life salt and seasoning company (and more!) - he is passionate about healthily living, healthy eating and life-long learning. Darryl grew up working for the family mineral business in Redmond, UT and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Utah University followed by an MBA at Western Governor's University.

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Elle Russ chats with Danielle Schaaf - founder of Walk in Your Worth Life Coaching is a faith-based life coach, teacher and recovering people-pleaser who is all about you walking in your God-given worth. Vulnerability, salsa dancing and traveling are a few of her favorite things. 

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Elle Russ chats with Gina Swire - a self-love mentor and manifesting queen on a global mission to help a billion women fall madly in love with themselves. After struggling with her own self-worth and image issues, Gina quit her career as a plus-sized model at the height of her fame in order to embark on her own journey of transformation. 

Today she travels the world leading live workshops, hosting retreats, coaching private clients, and speaking on stages from Burning Man to Bali. Her first book ‘PS I love me’ is soon to be published. She inspires women everywhere to love themselves and love their lives. You can learn more about Gina and become a part of this self love movement at www.ginaswire.com.

Video Episode HERE

 

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Elle Russ chats with Tyler Cartwright - 15 years ago, Tyler was nearly dead. He weighed a quarter of a ton, he was falling asleep while driving, while talking, and while working.  He was eating 12,000 Calories per day chasing blood glucose spikes and crashes just to stay awake.  His A1c was in excess of 13, and he was nearer to death each day.  A series of events over time and his own desire to improve brought him face-to-face with the gravity of this situation and he began to fight for his well-being for the first time in nearly two decades.  He shed 300 pounds of excess body weight and has maintained the loss for over three years.  His A1c, BG, and all markers of metabolic health have returned.  

Tyler now coaches and teaches others how to do so, both through his cofounding of Ketogains with Luis Villaseñor, and through his recently published book, Kintsukuroi:  Rebuilding Hope & Embracing Change.  His work and his coaching have helped thousands of people to succeed and inspired countless others to pursue their goals.  He is an international public speaker, loves a great conversation, and enjoys reading on various topics (with a library well over 2500 books).  His wife, Jamie, and their daughter live at home outside of Nashville, TN with their dog Dixie.

VIDEO EPSIODE HERE

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Host Brad Kearns talks about the all-important topic of testosterone optimization—preserving health, vitality, focus, and motivation as we age. This is part two of the MOFO Mission discussion, so be sure to listen to part one where five lifestyle assignments were covered in detail and five more follow in this show. Details at BradKearns.com/MOFO.

In case you missed the first show, Brad does a good recap of the first five assignments (sleep, cleaning up your diet, eating ancestral foods, supplementing strategically, and moving frequently), before covering the final five assignments in this show. They are: Hit it Hard! (brief, explosive, high-intensity workouts performed correctly); Take Control (discipline your use of technology to avoid constant distraction and overstimulation); Protect Yourself (avoid environmental estrogens found in plastics, certain foods, and home and personal care products); Rest like a MOFO (good ‘ol downtime and chilling, napping, and specially designed recovery workouts); and finally displaying maturity and emotional control in romantic relationships. 

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Elle Russ chats with Lisa Easton - she spent over 10 years as an entrepreneur, helping others grow businesses, and mentoring women from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences.  In 2020 She launched the Millionaire Morning Mama community in order to teach women how to reprogram their subconscious mind to attract life changing abundance and master their financial outcomes in just 30 days! With her background in business ownership, financial freedom and mentorship, MMM creates a combination of her expertise and experiences for women all over to benefit from. 

Video Episode HERE

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Host Brad Kearns talks about the all-important topic of testosterone optimization—preserving health, vitality, focus, and motivation as we age.

Male hormone status is a slippery slope because when you start to accumulate a bit of a spare tire, testosterone can decline at an accelerated rate. This begets the accumulation of more spare tire, and more decline in testosterone. It’s time to fight the battle against accelerated aging! Accordingly, Brad has created the “MOFO Mission,” (more at BradKearns.com) a series of 10 assignments designed to cover all aspects of healthy living to be the best you can be. This show covers the first five assignments, so get ready to take simple, sustainable action toward naturally boosting your internal testosterone production. Here are the first five assignments: Prioritize sleep, Clean up your act (mostly food, but also other stuff), Eat ancestral foods, consider supplementation to replenish cellular energy, and move frequently at a slow pace. Part 2 will recover five additional assignments that will rock your world. 

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Elle Russ chats with behavioral scientist turned dating coach Logan Ury - also the author of the new book, How to Not Die Alone. As the Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge, Logan leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love. After studying psychology at Harvard, she ran Google’s behavioral science team—the Irrational Lab. She was a 2018 TED Resident and is a featured speaker at SXSW 2021. Logan lives in the Bay Area with her husband, Scott.

For the video episode CLICK HERE

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Elle Russ chats with Marc Allen - a renowned author, composer, and speaker. On the day he turned thirty, Marc cofounded New World Library with Shakti Gawain, and as the company's president and publisher, he has guided it from a small start-up operation with no capital to become one of the leading publishers in its field - including publishing the works of Eckhart Tolle, SETH books, James Allen, and many more extraordinary titles that change lives. He has written numerous books, including The Greatest Secret of All, Visionary Business, The Millionaire Course, and The Type-Z Guide to Success. He has also recorded several albums of music, including Awakening, Breathe, and Solo Flight. He is a popular speaker and seminar leader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Marc, including his free monthly teleseminars, see www.MarcAllen.com, and for his catalog as a publisher visit NewWorldLibrary.com  

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Host Brad Kearns discusses what could be the fitness breakthrough of the century: Micro-workouts!
 
These are brief bursts of explosive effort that you can sprinkle into your daily routine. Examples include a set of deep squats right there at your work desk, a single set of pull-ups as you pass under the closet door, a sprint up two flights of stairs in the office building, pulling Stretch Cordz or TRX bands for a couple of quick sets, and so on. The benefits of micro-workouts are numerous. First, they are accessible to anyone no matter how busy your daily routine is. Second, the cumulative fitness benefits over time are phenomenal - you launch your formal workouts from a much high platform. Third, these workouts are brief enough that you don't risk the common problem of overly stressful workout patterns that lead to breakdown, burnout, illness, and injury.
 
Perhaps most beneficial is how these little forays help break up prolonged periods of stillness that are so common in modern life and have now been identified as a huge health hazard. A minute or two of effort gets the blood and oxygen circulating throughout the body to enhance fat burning and cognitive function when you return to your screen. Perhaps the best way to get started with micro-workouts is to design a brief sequence of movements to execute first thing in the morning? Watch Brad's YouTube video, "Dynamic Stretching Routine To Start Your Day" for some ideas. Create a sequence that's simple and brief enough that you can commit to it every single day and mold it into a habit. 
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Elle Russ chats with Alex Terranova, PCC, ACCC, CHC - a certified professional/personal performance coach, and the host of the Dream Mason Podcast. He works with strong and successful leaders, rebellious innovators, and powerful teams who are ready to boldly declare what they want, get real about what’s in the way, and create the strategies and steps to generate more authenticity, clarity, freedom, and success. Through his 1-1coaching, online courses, workshops and his book, Fictional Authenticity, he has helped clients double their incomes in under 90 days, save marriages, get published, scale their companies from six to seven figures, buy dream homes, launch companies, and build successful teams. To learn more visit www.TheDreamMason.com 

 

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Host Brad Kearns covers some interesting topics with great takeaways that can help you with all aspects of healthy living and critical thinking about the ancestral health hot topics of the day.

You hear about: carnivore and carnivore-ish dietary questions; the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring and whether it's necessary if you feel healthy and energetic; the effect of prescription medication on fitness goals and MAF heart rate calculations; should you eat even if you're not hungry; the potential for plant foods to cause gut distress and how to perform a dietary restriction test to determine your level of plant sensitivity; and why is LeBron James still eating egg whites?

Enjoy the show and please email your feedback and questions for future shows to podcast@bradventures.com

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Elle Russ chats with Brant Cortright, Ph.D. - professor emeritus with the California Institute of Integral Studies, clinical psychologist, and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle. He brings decades of university teaching, scholarship,and clinical practice to present a revolutionary understanding of the current mental health epidemic and a new path forward to radical brain health.

In this episode, we discuss his new book: HOLISTIC HEALING for ANXIETY, DEPRESSION & COGNITIVE DECLINE. Holistic Healing is the first guidebook that shows, step-by-step,how to navigate the neurotoxic minefield of modern life, so youcan function at the highest levels of creative productivity, without

the exhaustion and burnout. It brings together the newestresearch in neuroscience, nutrition, and psychology to reveal thecomplex sources of this neurotoxic stew. And most important, it offers a way back towards our own peak intelligence and radiant brain function, so we can show up and participate in the world at full mental capacity. 

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Dr. Jennifer Etnier is a researcher at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

In this show, you will enjoy some awesome insights on the connection between exercise and brain health and preventing Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Etnier is the principal investigator of the Physical Activity and Alzheimer’s Disease 2 study at UNCG and is the author of two books, Coaching for the Love of the Game, and Bring Your ‘A’ Game targeting adolescent athletes. If you can achieve the primary objective of walking frequently every day, you are going to lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease. There are immediate benefits to exercise of all kinds on brain function, so you get the best of both worlds with an instant boost in cognitive function and long-term disease prevention. Parents will enjoy ideas that encourage emphasizing improvement over winning, and ways to balance the competitive experience so everyone benefits. 

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Elle Russ chats with CJ Hunt - filmmaker and broadcast journalist, and the writer, co-executive producer and on-camera host of the documentary The Perfect Human Diet (and a companion book with the same name). This 2-hour podcast episode spans from discussions on ancestral history and findings to digging deep into debunked health studies, along with CJ's recent personal journey with hypothyroid issues that were solved through T3-only hormone treatment.

The film evolved from his true-life story, beginning in 1978 when paramedics brought Mr. Hunt back to life at the age of 24 after suffering a full cardiac arrest while jogging. That incident evoked an intense passion to find out how we can all achieve longer, healthier and happier lives and then share that information with others. CJ has over twenty years of experience in broadcasting, voiceovers, television and live events. He is the author of three books on diet and health.

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Host Brad Kearns honors listener questions and comments with some commentary on three very important topics. First, the pros and cons of an intuitive approach to eating, and how to do it correctly without suffering the drawbacks of an insufficiently disciplined approach. Second, the fitness breakthrough of the century that is micro-workouts, and how you integrate these smoothly into your daily lifestyle to experience an array of benefits like raising the fitness platform for formal workouts, meeting your daily movement quota, and experiencing a significant cumulative fitness benefit. 

Finally, you’ll learn the critical distinction between an ill-advised HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) session and a more effective, more explosive HIRT (High-Intensity Repeat Training) session that carries less downside risk of overdoing it and getting injured.  Unfortunately, the prevailing approach to HIIT leads to depletion and exhaustion. You can gain vastly more benefit from doing shorter efforts and taking “luxurious” rest intervals. These concepts come from Dr. Craig Marker and were detailed in this MDA article, HIIT vs HIRT

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Elle Russ chats with Chairidee Smith - an advocate for women’s business and economic power. She serves on various boards amplifying women’s voices in business to legislators, championing funding and opportunities for women to build sustainable and viable economic power. Ms. Smith, also known as Ms. Mogul® utilizes keynote speaking opportunities, leadership development,  mentoring, entrepreneurial ventures, and global enterprise to not only fuel the Houston economy but women’s businesses in global economies.

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Elle Russ chats with Cynthia Thurlow - a globally recognized expert in nutrition & intermittent fasting, highly sought after speaker, CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. She's been a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, is a 2x TEDx speaker: her 2nd talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over 7.5 million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW and in Medium and Entrepreneur. Cynthia was recently listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the “21 Founders Changing the Way We do Business.” She's also the xhost of Everyday Wellness podcast, which was listed as "20 Podcasts That Will Help You Grow in 2020"  by Entrepreneur magazine, and in Business Insider "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021.”

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Elle Russ chats with Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD - he received his undergraduate degree from Caltech and his medical degree from Duke.  He served as Resident and Chief Resident in Neurology at UCSF, then was postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Nobel laureate Prof. Stanley Prusiner.  He was a faculty member at UCLA from 1989-1994, then was recruited by the Burnham Institute to direct the Program on Aging.  In 1998 he became the Founding President and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, and Adjunct Professor at UCSF; then in 2013 he returned to UCLA as the Director of the Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research.

The Bredesen Laboratory studies basic mechanisms underlying the neurodegenerative process, and the translation of this knowledge into effective therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, leading to the publication of over 220 research papers. He established the ADDN (Alzheimer’s Drug Development Network) with Dr. Varghese John in 2008, leading to the identification of new classes of therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease.  He and his group developed a new approach to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and this approach led to the discovery of subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease, followed by the first description of reversal of symptoms in patients with MCI and Alzheimer’s disease, with the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, published in 2014, 2016, and 2018.  Dr. Bredesen is the author of the New York Times best seller, The End of Alzheimer’s, and the newly released, The End of Alzheimer’s Program.

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Host Brad Kearns welcomes Kirsten Beverley-Waters, Yoga Medicine teacher, fitness coach, public speaker, and author of the book Struggle Guru. Kirsten takes us on an exploration of personal experience and how our individual stories and struggles help shape our biology, giving breath to our individual strengths. A pioneer in innovative movement methods, Kirsten brings a modern approach to Yoga’s ancient wisdom by teaching movement through the lens of mental wellness, whole body health, and spiritual grounding. Kirsten gives a revealing and vulnerable interview geared toward highlighting the importance of finding strength within your past traumas/moments of struggle.  With this concept, she is encouraging readers to redefine their relationship with struggle. Rather than being held captive by moments of pain and suffering, we need to use these moments as a source of empowerment and a guide for unlocking our individual purpose.

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Elle Russ chats with Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN - the world’s leading nutritional biochemist! He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counseled thousands of people on innovative health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. He has also personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor. As a world-renowned thought-leader on mitochondrial health, he has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have been prominently featured in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs and regularly on morning television. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical research-backed solutions.

ShawnWells.com

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Host Brad Kearns welcomes Jake Steiner to discuss the amazing world of correcting your eyesight gradually and naturally over time.

Jake is the founder of EndMyopia.org, which offers extensive scientifically validated education on how myopia is not a genetic condition, but rather a problem driven by excessive use of close up screens causing spasms in the ciliary muscle in the eye that affects your ability to focus well on distant objects. Jake describes how wearing glasses is a "subscription, not a prescription" and a sure path to progressively declining vision over time. However poor your eyesight is right now, you can take some simple steps to introduce what Jake calls, "a little bit of blur" into your life and use glasses on an as-needed basis rather than a habitual crutch. Challenging your eyes in a gentle manner will retrain your eye muscles more effectively and allow you to make steady progress toward lenses of less and less correction over time. Jake was at minus 5 diopters and no longer needs glasses, will explain how you can improve at the gradual rate of 1 diopter per year. Check out Jake's app called Meow-Sure that allows you to quantify progress over time.

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Elle Russ chats with Vanessa Lambert - a champion of movement and mindfulness. Vanessa co-founded Bee The Wellness in 2012 with her husband, Adam to activate a meaningful life full of connection, wellness, and adventure. By helping clients gain mastery over their physiology and mindset through coaching, courses, and retreats, Vanessa is living her purpose and thriving in her zone of genius. 

She honed her physical prowess under the tutelage of celebrated ancestral health pioneers, Robb Wolf and Mark Sisson, and sharpened her mental mastery in 2008  by becoming a Certified Spiritual Counselor. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and Akashic Records Intuitive Reader & teacher. Vanessa fuses her distinguished knowledge of health, diet, and fitness, with her expertise in spiritual life mastery for a 360-degree experience in holistic life coaching. 

Vanessa is the chief curator of award-winning Bee The Wellness events and retreats. Built to expand people’s lives, she designs amazing adventures that aspire to level up the human experience in the physical, emotional, and spiritual arenas while facilitating community and connection between other wellness warriors.

She has coached over 4000 remote clients under Bee The Wellness and the Primal Blueprint, and hundreds of seminar and retreat guests at world-famous PrimalCon events, Paleo f(x), and Bee The Wellness adventures.

Using an inside-out approach to transformation, Vanessa has developed acclaimed Bee The Wellness mindfulness programs, such as the Authentic Self Life Mastery Program and mastermind for its graduates, and the 21-Day Meditation Challenge—which includes all original written and recorded meditations backed by binaural beats, a synthesis of Vanessa’s musical background and mindfulness training. Vanessa has recently launched Starseed Collective where she is focused on helping medicine women step deeper into their path as healers and intuitives.

Connect with Vanessa on Instagram

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