Radix Radio

Most people don't have a knowledge problem. They have a follow-through problem. You know you should sleep more, train consistently, and stay calm under pressure. So why does it fall apart the moment life gets hard? In this episode, Jake sits down with Tony Crescenzo, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, CEO of Intelligent Waves, and founder of the cognitive-performance platform Peak Neuro, to talk about w...

Exhausted, foggy, gaining weight around your middle, waking at 3 a.m. and told your labs are completely normal? You're not imagining it. This week on Radix Radio, Hayley and Jake sit down with Dr. Christina Enzmann, MD, PhD a board-certified OB/GYN and Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society who uses deeper testing and continuous data to find what routine bloodwork misses. W...

Hayley and Jake go through what the human research actually shows: how fasting stacks up against exercise pathway by pathway (spoiler — exercise wins most of them), what the negative trials found, the real differences between 16:8, 24-hour, and multi-day fasts, and why salt matters more than willpower. Plus the part nobody handles well: men, women, and why the popular hormone conversation is wrong...

The electrolyte aisle has exploded and somewhere between real physiology and very good marketing, it got hard to tell what you actually need. In this episode, Hayley and Jake break down what sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, and calcium really do in the body, how much of each you need, and why the population data says most of us need more potassium and less sodium — the exact opposite of wha...

In this episode, Hayley puts Jake in the hot seat with the ten questions that come up most often in our community. From the things everyone asks but no one wants to ask out loud, to the sticking points that trip people up again and again. Jake gives straight answers and walks through exactly how we support our clients with each one. Whether you're brand new or you've been with us a while, chances...

In this episode, Hayley puts Jake in the hot seat with the ten questions that come up most often in our community. From the things everyone asks but no one wants to ask out loud, to the sticking points that trip people up again and again. Jake gives straight answers and walks through exactly how we support our clients with each one. Whether you're brand new or you've been with us a while, chances...

What actually happens when birth is left undisturbed and where does home birth stop being the right choice? Alora Pratt, LM, CPM, founder of Panama City Community Birth & Wellness, joins Hayley and Jake to pull back the curtain on midwifery-led care. Alora walks through why she started her own practice, what she's learned attending births. Alora Pratt Website https://www.panamacitycommunitybir...

Creatine is one of the most popular supplements, and has been studied since 1832 — so why does everyone still have questions about it? This episode, Hayley and Jake go all the way back to creatine’s discovery, break down exactly what it’s doing in your muscles (and brain) on a mechanistic level, and take on the myths and common FAQs: should women take it? Does it make you bulky? Is it a steroid? D...

Two years ago, Emma was a psychologist and single mom of two, quietly dealing with hip bursitis so severe it made everyday moments — picking up her kids, sitting on the floor — a struggle. A few months ago, she stood in front of a camera for a photoshoot in the best shape of her life. This isn't just a transformation story. As a psychologist, Emma brings a clinical lens to her own journey — unpack...

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain and sharing the real, raw details of our natural home birth with our first baby. From the first contractions to finally holding our little one. We also open up about the challenges we faced postpartum, especially around breastfeeding. Whether you're expecting, considering a home birth, or just love a good birth story, we hope our journey brings you c...

In this episode, functional medicine practitioner Dr. Jason Shumard specializing in Type 2 Diabetes & Insulin Resistance breaks down why rising blood sugar and A1C levels are about much more than just food. We dive into the hidden factors driving insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction including sleep quality, stress, circadian rhythm disruption, light exposure, inflammation, and everyday...

Vivian's story is one of incredible resilience and transformation. After battling nine years of disordered eating and bulimia, facing fertility challenges, and overcoming body dysmorphia from her career in dancing, she has completely rewritten her story. Today, she's a proud mom of two, the fittest she's ever been while eating over 3,000 calories a day, a coach helping others transform their lives...

Most people don't fail because they lack motivation they fail because they stay in a calorie deficit for far too long. In this episode, we're breaking down the four essential phases of dieting that every successful transformation should cycle through: Maintenance, Fat Loss, Reverse Dieting, and Building. You'll learn why a calorie deficit is only one piece of the puzzle, what happens to your metab...

What happens when you intentionally expose your body to heat and then rapidly cool it down? In this episode, we explore the growing world of thermal therapy, from traditional saunas and steam rooms to modern contrast therapy protocols that alternate between hot and cold exposure. We'll break down the science behind how heat affects circulation, cardiovascular health, recovery, stress resilience, a...

Cold plunging has exploded in popularity, with everyone from elite athletes and CEOs to everyday health enthusiasts jumping into ice baths in pursuit of better health, recovery, and mental resilience. But is cold exposure truly a powerful tool for improving performance and longevity, or is it just another biohacking trend that has been overhyped on social media? In this episode, we break down the...

Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in health and wellness, but with so much information online, it can be difficult to separate what’s helpful from what’s hype. In this episode of Radix Radio, we break down some of the biggest gut health trends, including probiotics, prebiotics, fiber, elimination diets, and the low-FODMAP approach. We discuss where these tools can be useful...

In this episode, we explore digestion from start to finish—the foundation for understanding gut health. Follow the incredible journey of food as it moves through the body, beginning in the mouth, traveling through the stomach and intestines, and ending with waste elimination. Along the way, we'll break down how each organ contributes to nutrient absorption, energy production, and overall health. W...

What does testosterone actually do in the human body beyond gym culture, internet myths, and “alpha male” marketing? In this episode, we break down the real physiology of testosterone: how it influences metabolism, mood, energy, muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, libido, cognition, and long-term health. We unpack the growing rise of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy), why more men are seeking i...

Hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, sleep issues...menopause is more than “just aging,” and most women are never given a clear explanation of what’s actually happening to their bodies. In this episode, we break down the transition from perimenopause to menopause: what changes hormonally, why symptoms can feel so unpredictable, and how this phase affects everything from energy and metabolism to me...

We’ve been quietly building this behind the scenes for over a year… and it’s finally here. In this episode, we break down why we created Health Pillars Academy, the biggest problems we continue seeing in the health and fitness industry, and why so many intelligent, hard-working people still feel stuck despite “doing everything right.” This episode is for people who: Feel overwhelmed by conflicting...

Building a home fitness content studio in our garage sounded simple… In this episode, we break down everything that went wrong along the way mistakes, shipping delays, equipment issues, setup problems, lessons learned, and what we’d do differently if we started over. If you’re building a home gym, starting a content studio, or creating fitness content from home, this episode will save you time, mo...

Most people are spending hundreds on supplements and still not getting results not because supplements don’t work, but because they’re trying to use them to fix a broken foundation; in this episode, we break down the hierarchy that actually drives progress (calories, protein, training, sleep first), expose why popular products like BCAAs, generic "one pill a day" multivitamins, fat burners, and gr...

In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in your body after dieting: the hormonal shifts, the drop in energy expenditure, and why fat regain isn’t a lack of discipline - it’s biology doing its job. We unpack where reverse dieting came from, what it was originally designed to do, and how it can help with resetting a metabolism that feels "broken". You’ll learn the difference between...

In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to train smarter, not just harder. We dive into the key drivers of muscle growth and challenge the idea that more effort always equals better results. Instead, we explore how understanding the fundamentals can help you get more out of every rep while avoiding wasted energy and burnout. We unpack concepts like effective reps and Circle Rep Theor...

Your thyroid does not operate in isolation. It is part of a larger hormonal network controlled by the brain and heavily influenced by stress. When the body is exposed to chronic stress signals, it can alter thyroid hormone production, conversion, and cellular function. This podcast explains how the HPA axis (stress system) and the HPT axis (thyroid system) interact, and why managing stress is ofte...