The Nick Bare Podcast

I’m sharing five recent reflections on listening, serving my family without keeping score, building real community, focusing on what matters in training, and learning to rest. These came from conversations, a hunting trip, and a weekend at the ranch—and they’re things I’m still working to get better at. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Five Recent Reflections 01:00 The Tennessee Studio 04:00 Listening to Understan...

Simon Diaz left a fully booked barber business in New Jersey to start over in Texas. Months later, he was questioning the decision. We talk about leaving comfort, nearly going back, and how he built a different life through work, training, and helping the people around him get better. JOIN THE APP AND GET READY FOR UPDATES ⁠https://www.nickbarefitness.app/⁠ ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠⁠ https://www.amazo...

I’m no longer the CEO of BPN. In this Q&A, I explain why I brought John Childs into the role, how my work as founder is changing, and why my family is moving back to Tennessee. I also answer questions about career transitions, business growth, books, training, wellness, and fatherhood. CHAPTERS: 00:00 What This Q&A Covers 03:06 Leaving the Army for BPN 09:31 Losing and Rebuilding Purpose 1...

The way I work in my 30s looks different because of what I did in my 20s. In this episode, I break down five things that shaped that decade—from acting on the “what ifs” and pursuing genuine interests to ignoring the wrong opinions, embracing pressure, and learning from people who had already been where I wanted to go. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why My 30s Look Different 02:30 Ask “What If?” 05:04 Put Action...

Nick Saban’s “Importance of Nothing” speech got me thinking about entitlement—what we believe we’re owed and how that mindset shapes the way we work, respond, and live. In this episode, I break down why hard work doesn’t guarantee success, why process matters more than outcomes, how to remove the habits and interferences holding you back, and a simple three-part entitlement detox: audit, shift, re...

Stef joins me again to talk about marriage, faith, family, community, and the season we’re currently walking through. We unpack how following Christ has changed our relationship, what we’re learning about love and respect, why we’re craving deeper community, our desire to move back to Tennessee, and learning to fear God over people. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:50 US Open Tennis Obsession 04:10 Kids,...

Over the last 90 days, I lost about 10 pounds and got leaner without crash dieting, starving myself, avoiding social situations, or sacrificing my training and recovery. I did it by locking in - not through extreme restriction, but by narrowing my focus, reducing unnecessary decisions, and giving the process enough time to work. In this episode, I explain what it really means to lock in, why some...

In this episode, I share five things I wish I knew before becoming a dad. I talk about treating children as the cornerstone of an unfinished life, staying ambitious without letting work control the home, prioritizing what matters when balance feels impossible, becoming an intentional father, leading through the example I set, and building confidence through curiosity, courage, and competence. This...

In this episode, I break down the planning system I use before every trip and the practical decisions that help me stay consistent on the road. I cover how I scout restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, and running routes; what food, supplements, and hydration I pack; how I prioritize protein; and how I rearrange strength sessions, use vacations as deload weeks, and lean on running when time is limite...

On September 6, I’m relaunching the same app with a new experience built around G1M Daily: six weekly hybrid workouts, community Q&As, mindset resources, and nutrition guidance designed to help you stay consistent. In this episode, I explain why I’m returning to the app, break down the first week of training, and answer the most common questions about cost, equipment, where to begin, missed wo...

This episode is for those of you who are working toward something and you're frustrated because you're not there yet. I'm sharing what 12 years of showing up taught me, the difference between commitment and discipline, how to find your zone of genius, and why you just have to keep going. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:57 The Valley Mindset 2:29 What Consistency Actually Looks Like 6:47 You Just Haven't Do...

In this episode, I sit down with my running coach and host of the Consistently Good Podcast, Jeff Cunningham, to simplify running for beginners. We break down how to build an aerobic base, run easy without obsessing over Zone 2, introduce fartlek and speed workouts, warm up properly, combine running with strength training, and fuel for performance.  The goal is simple: stop overcomplicating the pr...

I’m answering common questions on how to balance running, strength training, nutrition, habits, HYROX prep, and making fitness work in a busy season of life. This episode is about training hard without being reckless, building systems that support your goals, and staying consistent when life, fatigue, and responsibilities get real. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Running + Leg Day 09:29 Keeping Muscle...

This week, I'm connecting the topic of this podcast with my most recent vlog titled, "How to Be More Consistent." In this episode, I break down why most people who responded to my question on Instagram struggle with consistency and usually, it's not motivation. Pulling from Atomic Habits, I share how I built my morning run, my meal prep, and my training around systems, not willpo...

I'm sharing five facts about goal setting I've learned across 14 years of building BPN including the military's aim-shoot-move framework to BHAGs, OKRs, why your goal has to excite you, why high achievers don't actually want rest, and the dangerous we-have-arrived syndrome that plants the seeds of decline. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Valley To Next Peak 04:24 Aim Shoot Move 08:01 D...

Eric Floberg ran his first marathon in 3:50. Eight years later, he crossed the Boston finish line in 2:29. In this episode, we are covering his marathon journey, fueling breakthroughs, training volume, the mindset unlock, balancing fatherhood, sobriety, and why discipline without gratitude will cost you. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 4:44 Sweat Tests, Sodium Loss & Electrolyte Strategy 12:30 Why Dads N...

Eric Floberg ran his first marathon in 3:50. Eight years later, he crossed the Boston finish line in 2:29. In this episode, we are covering his marathon journey, fueling breakthroughs, training volume, the mindset unlock, balancing fatherhood, sobriety, and why discipline without gratitude will cost you. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 4:44 Sweat Tests, Sodium Loss & Electrolyte Strategy 12:30 Why Dads N...

I'm tired right now and I mean that as a blessing, not a complaint. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down why exhaustion is a signal, not a sign to stop, the three types of tired people, and how to flip your mindset when life is full and hard. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:27 This season of life 03:44 Mindset shift 12:15 Leadership is behavioral change 21:15 The habit that creates avoidable e...

My wife, Stef Bare, joins me to share how a year of intentional strength training transformed her body and mindset. We break down reverse dieting, eating 2,300 calories, progressive overload, prioritizing protein, playing tennis, and her daily supplement routine. This conversation is for all of you wanting to add in more strength programming, but specifically for women ready to stop holding back a...

I'm breaking down why I will always go back to strength training no matter what season, prep, or goal I'm chasing. I also make my case for why strength should always be the foundation underneath any goal whether that's a marathon, an Ironman, HYROX, or just playing with your kids. I also introduce our new Strength Collection: Pre, Pump, and Post, a three-product system built to maximiz...

Marine veteran Mike Egan survived an IED blast in Afghanistan, rebuilt his life after losing both legs, and later inspired millions through his unforgettable viral moment at the G.1.M Ultra. In this episode, we talk about combat, recovery, service, endurance, and how Mike found purpose through fitness. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:07 Mike's Definition of Service 06:18 Why Mike Joined the Marines i...

I sat down with my wife Stef, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East, and former NFL player Andrew East to dig into their new book, The Courage to Commit. We talk about why this generation is running from commitment, how defining your family values creates real peace, the collateral damage that comes from being committed to the wrong things, what Shawn and Andrew learned about commitment after t...

I'm joined by Heath Evans, who spent 10 years in the NFL, built a career in broadcasting, and had every outward sign of success. But in this conversation, he reflects on the mission that changed everything. He shares how suffering exposed pride, sin, and self-glory, and how surrender led him to faith, obedience, and a new mission: discipling men and starting a non-profit serving fatherless boy...

I’m breaking down the exact nutrition principles I use to lose fat, get leaner, and stay consistent without going all-or-nothing. This episode covers calories, protein, meal timing, cravings, late-night snacking, and the small adjustments that compound into long-term results.  Build the plan. Execute daily. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:24 Goal of This Conversation 08:18 The Truth About Calories In, Ca...

In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Noah Herrin of Way Church of Nashville, TN, to talk about faith, obedience, and what it means to stay close to Jesus in every season. We unpack church planting, grace, biblical conviction, disappointment, healing, and the difference between chasing your own opportunities and stepping fully into the assignment God has placed in front of you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 I...