The Macro Perspective

What does neuroscience have to do with climbing Everest? More than you'd think. We sat down with Courtenay Schurman — mountaineer, neuroscientist, and holistic coach — to dig into what it actually takes to perform at altitude, recover smarter, and build the kind of mental resilience that holds up when things get hard. This one goes deep. 🧠 Brain training isn't just for recovery — it's...

Ep. 198: VO2 Max Essentials with Brady Holmer 🎙️ Brady isn’t just talking theory—he’s lived this from every angle. With a background in Exercise Science, a PhD track in Applied Physiology, and work with Examine.com, he’s spent years breaking down the science of performance and longevity. On top of that? Former Division I cross country & track athlete… and still putting it to the test today as...

EP. 197 🎙️ ULTIMATE HYBRID ATHLETE with Alex Viada If you’ve ever heard the term hybrid athlete …you can thank Alex Viada. He’s widely considered the godfather of hybrid training —blending strength, endurance, and performance long before it became popular. In this episode, he breaks down what most people STILL get wrong about training 👇 ⚡ Hybrid isn’t just doing multiple sports—it’s a METHOD. If...

EP 196 🎙️ I Hope You Feel Better with Emily McAllister Today, Emily McAllister is an author, a photographer, a speaker, a motivator, a humorist, a mom, and a wife… But 15 years ago, she was an addict who didn’t know where she was going with her life—only that it wasn’t anywhere healthy. She recently released her book I Hope You Feel Better , and sat down with Seamus and Marcos to talk about it all...

Ep. 195 – PsiloVibe with Zac Wayne 🍄 Psychedelics are moving from the shadows into real conversations about mental health, spirituality, and personal growth. In this episode, Zac Wayne from PsiloVibe Church joins us to break down the science, the stigma, and the deeper purpose behind compounds like psilocybin and DMT — substances that are rapidly gaining attention in both the wellness and researc...

EP 194 — WurQ with Dr. Dmitry Popov Wearables are about to go way beyond counting steps. 👀 In this episode, we sit down with robotics expert and WurQ founder Dr. Dmitry Popov to talk about how AI, biomechanics, and wearable tech are changing the way we train, measure performance, and understand our bodies.  From tracking movement patterns and power output in real time to using data to improve tra...

REDSALT with Jacob Gise, Ep 193 This week we sat down with Jacob Gise — founder of REDSALT — and unpacked what it really takes to build a high-performance supplement company from the ground up. After years of owning a gym in Santa Monica, Jacob saw the gaps in the industry: underdosed formulas, artificial ingredients, influencer hype… and not enough focus on quality or long-term health. So he buil...

Man on The Mat with Hayden Harrington, Ep 192 🎙️🥋 What happens when stand-up comedy collides with MMA? You get Man on the Mat — where Hayden interviews fighters… while getting physically tested himself. In this episode we dive into: 🎤 Comedy and fighting share the same DNA — performance, pressure, and learning how to handle the crowd (or the cage). 📱 Social media isn’t optional anymore — it’s t...

🧠 EP 191 – Men’s Mental Health with Max Hernandez We talk a lot about physical training. But what about the battles men fight that you can’t see? In this episode, Max Hernandez gets real about pain, depression, purpose, relationships, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable as a man. This conversation is honest. Grounded. And necessary. Here are a few powerful takeaways 👇 🧠 Mental health and...

🎙️ Episode 190: Adult Functional Training with Mike Boyle What does real strength training look like for busy adults—not pro athletes or Instagram influencers?  In this episode, Seamus and Marcos sit down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to talk adult fitness, coaching communication, gym culture, and why fundamentals still win.  From his decades working with elite teams to educating coaches worldwi...

 EP 189 🎙️ Education Instead of Medication with Misha Sakharoff What if the biggest thing holding your health back… isn’t your program, your diet, or your discipline — but how you think about health in the first place? 👀 In this episode, we sit down with Misha Sakharoff, an engineer-turned-health thinker who rebuilt his own health after chronic stress forced a complete reset. Instead of chasing h...

EP 188 🎙️ Cereset Brain Health with Christopher Tansey Your brain runs everything — your thoughts, emotions, stress response, and ability to function day-to-day. 🧠 In our newest episode,, Seamus  and Marcos  sit down with Christopher Tansey from Cereset Health to explore what proactive brain health really looks like and how modern neurotechnology is changing the conversation around mental wellnes...

EP 187 🎙️ Genetics & Cancer with Natalie Samson Hart She’s back — and this conversation goes even deeper. 🧬 This week, Seamus Sullivan and Marcos Rivera welcome Natalie Samson Hart back to the show for a second time. As a board-certified genetic counselor, Natalie helps make a complex (and often intimidating) topic feel understandable, practical, and empowering. This episode explores how gene...

EPISODE 186 — The Tactical Edge with Dr. Nick Barringer 🎙️⚔️ What does real performance nutrition look like when lives, missions, and mental resilience are on the line? This week, we sit down with Dr. Nick Barringer—Lt. Col. (Ret.), PhD, Registered Dietitian, strength coach, former Army Ranger, and one of the sharpest minds bridging science + tactical experience. From West Point classrooms to comb...

EPISODE 185 — Fit Minds with Luke Barrow 🎙️💪 What does it really take to coach men, build leaders at home, and create results that actually last? This week, we sit down with Luke G. Barrow—private trainer, coach, and mindset-first leader—for a real, grounded conversation about fitness, fatherhood, and personal growth. Luke has spent over a decade coaching in the trenches, and this episode is pack...

EP 184 — The Full Stack Life with Mike Bledsoe 🔥 We’re welcoming Mike Bledsoe BACK to the show for Part 2 — and if you loved our conversation back in May 2023, this one goes even deeper. Mike is a sovereign business architect and the creator of Full Stack Living, where he helps entrepreneurs regulate success, master their nervous system, and build businesses that feel as good as they grow. He’s b...

EP 183 is LIVE: Garage Strength with Dane Miller 🚀 This week, we sat down with one of the most recognizable performance coaches in the country — Dane Miller, the mastermind behind Garage Strength and the coach behind Olympians, national champs, and athletes across every level. We got into everything from assessments to explosiveness to what actually matters for long-term performance… and trust us...

🎙 Episode 182: Other Side Lifestyle with Jim Hallinan (@jimmynutrition) 💭 What if the real key to better health isn’t your macros — it’s your mindset? This week, Marcos and Seamus sit down with Jim Hallinan — longtime educator, nutrition coach, and founder of Inside Out — for a powerful conversation about what really drives sustainable health, growth, and mindset change. Jim brings over 25 years...

🎙️ Episode 181: Rolflex Recovery with Ryan Hellriegel What happens when innovation meets recovery? 💡 This week, Seamus and Marcos sit down with Ryan Hellriegel, the mind behind Rolflex Recovery and OsteoStrong San Diego, to talk all things movement, muscle, and mindset. From building the most popular tool for tennis elbow recovery to pioneering bone-strength technology that’s literally changing l...

🎙️ Episode 180: Tactical Diets with Susan Lopez What happens when military precision meets performance nutrition? 🫡 This week, we sit down with Susan Lopez, the Tactical Dietitian, to unpack what it really takes to fuel first responders, military personnel, and tactical athletes at the highest level. From metabolic testing to shift work challenges, Susan shares what makes tactical nutrition so un...

🎙️ Episode 179: “52 Weeks Healthy” with Leigh-Ann Webster What does it really take to build lasting health — not just for a season, but for life? This week, Seamus and Marcos sit down with Leigh-Ann Webster, a true leader in health and wellness coaching, to explore how evidence-based coaching, self-reflection, and consistency can help anyone create sustainable change. From her work with veterans t...

🎙️ Episode 178: Enhanced Games with Dr. Aron D’Souza What if the future of sports wasn’t about banning enhancement… but embracing it? 👀 In this thought-provoking and high-energy episode, Dr. Aron D’Souza, founder and president of the Enhanced Games, joins us to explore how science, technology, and innovation are pushing human performance into uncharted territory. From redefining what “fair compet...

🔥 EP. 177 — Be the Fire Holder with Julian Habib 🔥 What does it mean to hold the fire — not just chase success, but become the person capable of carrying it? This week, Seamus sits down with filmmaker, strategist, and author Julian Habib , founder of Empire Within and author of Be The Fire Holder . Julian has built empires, created for Netflix and HBO, and mastered multiple martial arts… but his...

💡 Because I Care: Estate Planning with Rena McDonald: Ep 176 Most of us don’t want to think about estate planning — until we have to. But as attorney Rena McDonald reminds us, planning ahead isn’t about control… it’s about care . 🫶 In this week’s episode, Marcos and Seamus dive into how estate planning protects more than your finances — it safeguards your family, your values, and your peace of m...

🚀 Ep 175: The Ready State with Dr. Kelly Starrett 🚀 When it comes to youth sports, performance, and building a foundation for lifelong health—few people have shaped the conversation like Dr. Kelly Starrett. Known as a pioneer in mobility, recovery, and athletic performance, Kelly brings a unique perspective to how parents, athletes, and families can thrive—not just in sports, but in everyday lif...