Paleo Karma

Discover why “Born to Walk” by Mark Sisson is at the heart of this episode—even though I haven’t read it! In this episode I dive into what makes walking a universally beneficial practice, unpack the controversy around running, and share insights on the evolution of minimalist shoes. Tune in for a fresh perspective on fitness, why I vouch for Sisson’s book unread, and how we might be misunderstandi...

No storms needed: one ‘easy’ hike went catastrophically wrong and forced me to reinvent my entire approach to hiking. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paleokarma.substack.com/subscribe

The notes on mindset before this year’s first multi-week hike. Expectations, [lack of] detailed planning and results to expect. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paleokarma.substack.com/subscribe

Thoughts on common fallacies representing major risks for individual’s wealth, health and general wellbeing in the current environment and what to do about it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paleokarma.substack.com/subscribe

This podcast episode invites you to explore the world of minimalist shoes and discover the benefits of barefoot walking. Minimalist shoes cost about the same as regular shoes, and scientific evidence clearly shows they are better for your health. Yet, despite these advantages, very few people wear them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

A personal story of a non-tech person embracing AI to perform tasks 20-30 times faster and how, as of today, he has chucked a dedicated app for AI to track his fasting stats. And there is no going back. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paleokarma.substack.com/subscribe

What does hiking really offer beyond scenic views and physical activity? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of long-distance hiking and explore why it stands out as the ultimate path to well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paleokarma.substack.com/subscribe

Fasting is a very individual experience. And very contingent on circumstances. Dry fasting is even more so. In this podcast there is one count of such experience. Jotted down in real time during the fast to better capture all the details – physical sensations, thoughts, mindset … This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit p...

Critical views about the mainstream food are justified. Recycle such negativity into healthy habits! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paleokarma.substack.com/subscribe

Struggling to stay focused and fit during long office hours? This episode dives into a simple yet powerful technique that will revolutionise your workday. Learn how to integrate exercise breaks into your routine, boost your productivity, and achieve surprising fitness results - all without hitting the gym. Say goodbye to burnout and hello to unwavering focus, improved fitness, and a more energised...

This flash research was triggered by an interesting coincidence that a day before New Year's Eve my body weight was exactly the same value as precisely one calendar year before. I analysed the data. Now I know exact values of what consumption of grains, sugar and alcohol (separately or combined) do to body weight. Spoiler: it’s bad even if those substances were the only bad stuff I consumed in 202...

This podcast is based on the content of the book Holistic Health Axioms: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Science . This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paleokarma.substack.com/subscribe