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Hey monkiis, I'd like to welcome back to the show, the Wildman Brad Kearns ( @bradkearns1 ). Brad is the co-author, along with another Wildman - Mark Sisson - of the new book Two Meals a Day . The book is all about developing metabolic flexibility through a variety of lifestyle and nutrition strategies. There are a lot of parallels with the #monkiiMindset and I think there is a lot to learn from t...

Hey monkiis, This is a follow-up to Episode #89 as well as Episode #65 - Minimalist Approach to Health Gains . I realized last night that I spoke for 45-minutes without giving proper due to the gear that we all hold so dear - our monkii gear! I wanted to share how I've been using pocket monkii and monkii 360 specifically in the context of Microworkouts. I also touch on a more nuanced look at Micro...

Hey monkiis, I just finished up a 5-week training program I had written for myself and wanted to share some reflections. I also wanted to share some solid thoughts shared by the NorCal Wildman monkii Craig. He shared a personal anecdote of his experience getting JACKED using bodyweight training only and also had a really solid hierarchy that he developed around the 'why' for his training. monkii C...

Hey monkiis, In this episode, I'd like to welcome the Colorado monkiis Julie and Brice Arnot. Julie was kind enough to send a note on December 8, 2020 that really helped me to reorient myself and remember the 'why' behind monkii. She wrote, "Since May we have both lost about 30lbs. With monkii, yoga, boxing, running, walking and playing sports. We love having something at home to do our workouts!...

Hey monkiis, I am psyched to welcome 3x world-first record holder and all-around Wildman Ash Dykes ( @ash_dykes ) to the show. Ash is a Welsch adventurer and explorer who has 3 world-first records. These include trekking across Mongolia and Madagascar, each of which he did before the age of 25. In August 2019, he achieved his third official record, becoming the first person to walk along the full...

Hey monkiis, This is a follow up to the previous episode #85. I was thinking about it and I never really addressed fully the question of, "can you build your body with bodyweight training exclusively?". The answer my monkii-friends is, HELL-YEAH! Tune in and hear the reasons why. Also, if you don't believe me check out a few folks using bodyweight training. Hannibal Bar Brothers Bar Starzz If you...

Hey monkiis, This episode was inspired by a question from monkii Ernesto in The monkii Wild Facebook Group . He asks, "I do have to ask monkii Dan did you really build your body primarily through bodyweight training? If not what fitness program did you use and what do you practice currently? I know you mentioned being a Wildman firefighter and wilderness ranger, is this where you developed your bo...

Hey monkiis, This is a very special episode that has been a long time coming. I am stoked to welcome monkii Kim ( @kimbreimeier ) to the podcast for the first of what is hopefully many future conversations. monkii Kim lives in Northern Minnesota and lives a truly wild-life. Every time we talk I learn something new and I think she has so much insight to share with the monkii family. Listen carefull...

Hey monkiis, I was listening to another podcast while walking to work the other day and when the host referred to someone as a 'biohacker' it conjured a really negative reaction from me. It was the first time I had this response to hearing that term and I wanted to explore why. I believe the root cause is that the term 'biohack', 'biohacker', 'biohacking' implies a shortcut to something that would...

Hey monkiis, It's been a mild winter here in Colorado, but when a snow event came through this past Monday it felt like we were suddenly at war with the snow. I was walking to work through maybe 1-inch of new snow and was totally fascinated by the amount of energy being put forth to combat the frozen precipitation. A large, tractor-like contraption with a giant brush attached to its front was nove...

Hey monkiis, I've been working on the Body Hardening Manual for the Stoic Kicstarter. It's been a really fun project and I'm stoked to get it out there. Through my research, I've noticed some disturbing trends in the manner in which scientific studies are being reported - whether it be bloggers, magazines, or 'the media'. I found a very drastic dichotomy between how a study talking about the effec...

Hey monkiis, I'd like to welcome my good friend and Wildman Michael Butts ( @lifewithadventureco ) back to the show. Michael and have known each other since 2013 and have since traveled and adventured all over the Western US while also doing a ton in the mountains that make up our backyard here in Colorado. Michael is a deep thinker when it comes to all things fitness, health and wellness related...

Hey monkiis, I was writing out a training program for myself and made up a really useful template on the spot that I wanted to share with the monkii family. Basically, I started with three high-level categories: Goals, Principles, and 2021 Events and then reverse-engineered a path to how I would train in congruence with those three categories. My BIG 3 plans for 2021 are 1) a mountain trail run so...

Hey monkiis, I'm very excited to welcome Coach Michael Ungár ( @ungarnation ). Coach Ungar was my strength and conditioning Coach when I was at Georgetown from 2007-2009 and I'll never forget the first meeting him. He walks into the room and you could immediately feel his enthusiasm, energy, and excitement for strength & conditioning. He could not wait to get in the weight room and get after it an...

Hey monkiis, My guest today is the Wildman from Austin, Dude Spellings ( @dudespellings ). Dude not only has a rad name, but is a Primal Health Coach, Ultra Endurance Athlete, and health/wellness/fitness enthusiast. It's all about living a healthy, balanced life which lines up well with the #monkiimindset. I first heard Dude on the Primal Blueprint Podcast talk about his no-joke Microworkouts wher...

Hey monkiis, I've never been a big New Year's resolution guy. However, I find that reflecting on the previous year is always a good exercise to revisit the joy from the highlights and on a darker note, to look into your own abyss and get an honest starting point from which to move forward. My reflections/highlights from 2020: The birth of my second daughter. Killing my first Elk with a bow. Climbi...

Hey monkiis, I need to start with a shoutout to monkii Nadeem, monkii Craig, and monkii Mike for sending their questions/comments. I appreciate them taking the time to send such thoughtful notes and keeping the conversation going. During the Stoicism segment, I mention the article linked below several times and it's definitely worth a read whether you are a seasoned Stoic or completely new to the...

Hey monkiis. I'd like to welcome the Wildman Andrew Skurka ( @andrewskurka ) to the show. I've been following Andrew for many years now and I was psyched for the opportunity to chat. Andrew has traveled by foot for thousands of miles through some of the wildest terrain imaginable. For these 'firsts', he received several accolades including the prestigious National Geographic Adventurer of the Year...

Hey monkiis, This is a conversation I have been thinking about for a few years and I feel like I've been enlightened. I am pleased to welcome the scientist/philosopher/naturalist/coach and of course Wildman Logan Schwartz to the show. Logan is thinking about fitness, health, wellness, and nutrition on an inspired level. I first heard him on the Primal Endurance podcast a few years back and it is a...

Hey monkiis, I am psyched to welcome the Wildman Brad Kearns ( @bradkearns1 ) to the show. Brad is the host of the Get Over Yourself Podcast and lives a well-examined, wild life. He is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record setting professional Speedgolfer , #3 world-ranked Masters age 55-59 track&field high jumper, and former national champion and  #3 world-ranked professional...

Hey monkiis, Every time I talk to my good friend and OG monkii, Erl ( @erlendhunstad ) Wildman of the North I learn something new. Or at least, I see something from a new perspective that leads to growth and introspection. monkii erl and I have been chatting since the earliest days of monkii and I've even been able to meet up with him twice in his Arctic home (thanks again!). He is a professional...

Hey monkiis, I read this post from @realjoedesena a while back and have been meaning to share it with the monkii family. Joe posted: Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard. Communicating is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. Life will ne...

Hey monkiis, I wanted to get out a pre-Thanksgiving episode to first and foremost share my thanks and gratitude with the monkii family. I would not be here without your support and it means a lot to have a group of Wild people from around the world have your monkii-back. Thank you. I also wanted to share some of my training insights. Using the journal to keep track of my daily activity has been ex...

Hey monkiis, It was a great time getting to connect with my Colorado monkii brother Sean Sewell. Sean is the host of the Engearment Podcast , runs a gear review website - Engearment.com , is a strength and conditioning coach , and is also a full-blooded monkii and mountain man. We've spent some solid hours in the Wild together and we always have a great conversation when it comes to training, fitn...

Hey monkiis, This was a super fun and Wild episode with my Wild monkii brother from South Africa Rich Mulholland ( @richmulholland ). Rich is first and foremost a Wildman embodying the monkii way of life. He's also been a super successful entrepreneur, author, and speaker. His company Missing Link has helped speakers and companies from across the globe communicate more effectively. Since communica...