Against the Herd Podcast

Join us today as we discuss BeActivated - a system of muscular release techniques aimed at improving performance, longevity, and injury recovery/prevention - with Coach Mark Rodgers, who came upon the system when he needed to push his body to the max as a powerlifter. The protocols discussed in today's episode helped him delay surgery years, and made such an impact that he now has his own practice...

What are the biggest advantages to fasting? What happens at a cellular level that's so signficant? What are the pro/con and differences between intermittent fasting and the longer "typical" fasts? We're joined by Colleen Williams, founder of Fit Broth, who discusses all of the above and more. From a competitive marathon runner turned fasting enthusiast, Colleen walks us through her path, what led...

Is there a non-medicinal way to cure anxiety? Why does one feel so refreshed after a sensory deprivation session? Whether you've seen it on "Stranger Things" or otherwise, sensory deprivation (or "float") tanks are quickly gaining popularity as a means to blissfully detach from the constant stimulation of daily life. In this episode, podcast host Nick Boustead dives in with our usual formula - wha...

How do you know if you're eating meat with high heavy metal content? Do current popular diets such as paleo, keto, and carvivore work? Join us as we discuss with registered dietician/sports nutritionist Brooke Schneid. Former senior dietician at Mt. Sinai in New York and currently Nutritionist for the George Washington Weight Loss and Surgery Center, Brooke also has a private practice wheree she c...

What drastic changes occur in the brains of meditators? What's the minimum amount of time one should meditate daily to see great effect? What does the research about meditations currently tell us, and where are we going? Today we host a fascinating talk with Cortland Dahl - Neuroscientist, founder of an international meditation center, and creator of one of the most widely used meditation apps. Co...

Join us as we discuss medition/mindfulness with Nina Purewal, best-selling author of Let That Sh*t Go! which covers topics like the racing mind, self-smack talk, accepting what we can’t conrol, shifting our perspective, being true to you, forgiveness and finding your tech zen. It also touches on the power of practising mindfulness and meditation to find your calm. While we've broadly covered this...

Can too little sleep cause cancer? Can you have variability with your sleep/wake times and still rest well? What can you do with your mattress to ensure the best possible sleep? Join us as we discuss with Amy Korn-Reavis, a sleep coach and founder of www.bettersleepcoach.com as she explains many aspects of sleep in a fantastically easy to understand format.

Sleep - we all do it, but how can you optimize yours for performance/health? What's going on in your body during sleep? Join us for a brief indtoructory dive for sleep that will serve as a basis for next guest.

How much control do you have over the subconscoius mind, both your own and others? What separates the two? What applications can hypnosis have in a modern clinical setting? Dr. Art Emerich, a Certified Master Hypnotherapist and Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) joins us today to answer these questions and more.

What is hypnosis (aka Neural Linguistic Programming)? Does it actually work? How could one use hypnosis to better themselves? Join us as we take a look at hynosis with our typical structure - what is is, why it works (based on research), and how one could apply to their daily lives. References: Spiegel, David & Bloom, J.R. & Kraemer, H.C. & Gottheil, E.. (1992). Effect of psychosocial...

In today's episode, we're joined by a special guest "Bo" (David Boustead) who has been practicing meditation for over fifty years and has found incredible benefits in his daily practice. He's here to share his insights and advice on how to start a meditation practice, what inspired him to start meditating, and some variations you may use in your own practice. Through the years, our guest has follo...

Your hosts Nick and Bruce dive into what meditation is, why it works, and some tips on how you can quickly add some into your life. As you'll see, the neuroscience behind mediation is rapily evolving but one thing is certain - those who practice meditation long term see drastic, beneficial changes in brain structure. There are extremely few (if any) other ways one could alter their neurobiolgy in...

Join us for this all encompassing talk with Glenn Auerbach, founder of Sauna Times. Glenn is a world-renowned expert on Saunas and has helped thousans of people build their own. He's written a book on the subject and hosts a popular podcast on the subject. LINK to the Sauna Times website LINK to Sauna Talk Podcast

Ever wondered whether you should use the sauna versus a steam room? Is one better than the other? Turns out they're very different but there's much more to it than that - join us as we explore the history of steam baths (that date back to the Ottoman empire), established research on uses/effectiveness of steam rooms (spoiler - they can cure COVID), and why you shouldn't ignore the steam room at yo...

Join us as we host John Richter, who is a DIY expert at helping others create cold plunges. Throughout the podcast John shares his story of how he got started with cold plunging and the vast (and life/death) differences it made in his life, what caused him to want to help others experience the same, and plenty of tips/tricks that all will find useful - from those thinking of turning the shower to...

A quick look at cold plunges and science backed benefits with our typical format - what they are, why they work, and how you can implement them. Your hosts, Bruce and Nick, go in depth into ice baths. Aside from referencing the well-known Huberman podcast's fantastic research on cold plunges multiple times, we try to frame the concept in simpler terms - ie how does a cold plunge's dopamine release...