BuiltLean® Podcast

Michael Caballero is 50-year old executive and father of 2. He was struggling with changing an all-or-nothing mindset and his weight was increasing as he aged. At 49, he hit 260lbs , then dropped all the way down to 161lbs a year later. Wherever you are on your fitness journey, you'll learn nuggets of wisdom that will help you improve your health & well-being. What You'll Learn -Why Mi...

Keith Rogers is a father of 4 from Texas, Financial Advisor, and Chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. In 2019, Keith completed a free BuiltLean Breakthrough Call. Within a year he went from 205lbs to the low 180s with a much fitter body. He's kept it off and has a whole new perspective on his health & fitness, which has benefitted his family's life immensely. What You'll Learn -...

Tony Miller is a 62-year-old financial executive from Long Island, NY. During COVID, he ended up piling on the pounds and wasn't exercising. He felt like an old man when walking up the stairs. His tennis game was suffering as well. Using the BuiltLean Transformation program, he dropped over 20lbs and now moves like one of the young guys when he plays tennis. What You'll Learn -The moment T...

Scott McClure is a 55-year-old engineer from California. After leaving the Navy, his physical fitness dropped dramatically. He got injured over and over again, tried many diets, yet his weight creeped higher. Even after hiring a trainer, his weight didn't budge. Using the BuiltLean Transformation Program, he dropped 23lbs and feels fit & healthy again in his mid-50s. What You'll Learn...

Farid is a health & fitness coach based in LA who uses primarily bodyweight training, natural foods, and the mind to help his clients systematically reach their goals and achieve an optimal state of well-being.  As one of the first 25 instructors to be certified in the Wim Hof method in the U.S., he trained his mind and body by meditating in subzero waters, doing barefoot hikes over ice c...

Nate is the co-founder of EyeHeart SF, which produces music festivals and concerts & City Fit Fest, which is a fitness event also based in San Francisco, and ALLNESS that works with Fitness & Wellness talent in LA, the Bay, and beyond.  Nate is also a high level trainer & coach with expertise in athletics/track & movement training. His super power is bringing people together a...

Nick is the founder of Nick Holt Fitness & co-founder SaltwaterFit.  He helps men over 40 feel, move, and look better. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, he has created an easy to follow framework to simplify what it takes to get fit as we get older.  He lives on the beach in Costa Rica and has numerous exercise & nutrition certifications.  And he has also been a con...

Noah Church has openly discussed his challenges with porn that started at age 9 and how he overcame a porn addiction and porn induced erectile dysfunction. He has since written a book called Wack about porn & masturbation and offers solutions to a challenging societal issue that affects everyone.  And he also has a website www.addictedtointernetporn.com dedicated to helping people learn m...

Nerijus Bagdonas is a holistic movement, strength and lifestyle coach. He integrates mobility, strength, and skill building using a variety of disciplines, such as gymnastics, dance, yoga, martial arts, and the traditional strength training principles. Nerijus has 20 years of coaching experience, a degree in Kinesiology, numerous training and performance coaching certifications.  He’s been fe...

Dean Sluyter (spelled "Sluyter") has taught natural approaches to meditation and awakening since 1970. His highly acclaimed books include Fear Less and Natural Meditation . Dean gives talks, workshops, and retreats throughout the United States and beyond, from Ivy League colleges to maximum-security prisons. He has made several media appearances and has completed numerous pilgrimages and retreats...

James Larsen is a classmate of podcast host Marc Perry (Yale ‘04).  He is a hospitality executive at Caesars Entertainment, where he’s been for several years.  He’s also currently pursuing a PhD in Hospitality Management. James reached out to Marc in August 2019 as he had recently hit his highest body weight of 216, and knew he wanted to make a change.  We had a conversation about h...

Dr. Katz is one of the top nutrition experts in the world.  He’s the founding director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center, he’s also the founder of True Health Initiative & Diet ID.  He has published over 200 scientific articles and textbook chapters and authored or co-authored 18 books to date.  He is the recipient of several awards for his contributions to public...

Dr. Kathy Dooley is a world-renowned rehabilitative chiropractor with a very deep knowledge of anatomy.  In fact, she's an adjunct anatomy professor at two New York City medical schools.  She has many teaching pursuits and several certifications including Active Release Technique (ART), NeuroKinetic Therapy, and StrongFirst SFG just to name a few. She is a co-owner of Catalyst Sport in N...

Tim Anderson is the founder of Original Strength, which teaches health professionals how to restore, build, and enhance the movement of their patients, clients, and athletes. As a movement restoration specialist, Tim has written and co-written several books including Becoming Bulletproof, Habitual Strength, Pressing RESET, and Original Strength. Tim is lean, strong, fit, and flexible and has achie...

The podcast you are about to hear is a conversation between Leigh Walters and myself.  I was checking in with Leigh after he completed the BuiltLean Program.  Leigh is in his 50's from Australia.  He completely transformed his body losing over 20 pounds of fat and developed an exceptional mindset. I'm excited for you to listen to this because there's a lot you can take away.  I...

A couple of years ago, I reached out to Dr. Ray - who is a very experienced clinical psychologist and coach - because I heard an entrepreneur raving about EMDR therapy and how it helped him remove roadblocks and become a better entrepreneur.  I thought let’s give it a go. In this podcast, we start out by discussing some of the basics about therapy and coaching, then do a deep dive into helpin...

If you want to improve your health (and your life) while enjoying some timeless nuggets of wisdom, you don’t want to miss this podcast. Strauss Zelnick is the CEO of Take Two Interactive, which is a multibillion dollar gaming company. He’s also a family man and looks fantastic at 61 despite a dizzying number of intense demands placed on him. So how does he do it all? That's what this interview is...

Kellen Milad is a Milwakee-based coach with world-class strength, conditioning, flexibility and jaw-dropping physique.  He takes a holistic approach that aligns both health & fitness to create a balanced lifestyle that is individualized to each person. What You’ll Learn -What is the difference between health & performance? -Kellen’s top 3 exercises for busy men & women to get lean...

Dr. Christopher Scott, PhD is an exercise physiology professor at the University of Southern Maine and one of the world’s foremost experts on the afterburn effect, which is calorie burn after exercise.  In his first major study, Chris proposed that as much as 95% of the calorie cost of intense anaerobic exercise can come AFTER exercise. What You'll Learn -What is aerobic vs. anaerobic exercis...

I recorded this podcast with my friend David Aaron who is a young professional with an exceptional physique.  I met David when we were both reverse commuting out to Greenwich, CT from NYC to our investment jobs. David literally looks like a professional athlete despite working very long hours (14-15 hour days, 5 days a week). What you'll learn -How he stays motivated to go to the gym with a b...