RUNGA Radio

SEED co-founder Raja (and his dog!) join me for a conversation that spans millions of years (but don’t worry, this episode is only an hour and 20 minutes long). We take it way back to the advent of oxygen, trace the trajectory of the human race through the eons, explore the cycles of extinction, and follow the path of viruses from bats (to pangolins?) to humans. Proudly Sponsored By Rising Springs...

As a lifelong pursuer of optimal wellness, Mike has been searching for better solutions to common problems since his athlete days. After an illustrious career as a pole vaulter launched him into the field of medicine, Mike started questioning the conflict inherent in treating harmful conditions with harmful interventions. He found a distinct lack of medically-backed programs that advocated for a h...

Over 25 years ago, Jean-Pierre LeBlanc found himself at his wit’s end. After conventional medicine failed to bring him any relief from the chronic pain he suffered as a result of a major car accident, he turned to natural remedies and ayurvedic practices and discovered the transformative power of holistic wellness. With his wife Kate, he founded Saje Natural Wellness, a company dedicated to provid...

What would you say to your younger self? Dr. Katelyn Kalstein got a chance to answer that question when she experienced ketamine therapy, a promising (but not new) approach to alleviating depression by resetting the brain. A longtime advocate of natural medicine, Dr. Katelyn is a functional medicine practitioner who works with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans for body, mind, an...

Dr. Andrew Hill holds a Ph. D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology and has been practicing neurofeedback since 2003. The founder of Peak Brain Institute, he also hosts his own podcast called Head First with Dr. Hill . He continues to expand his knowledge of the brain through various research methodologies and teaches courses at UCLA to impart that knowledge to future gen...

Self-described as “a self-improvement junkie, a nut-job, an early adopter, a tinkerer, a quick-start, and a life-explorer,” Andy Petranek is also the creator of the Whole Life Challenge, a life coach, an avid outdoorsman, and a lifelong devotee to the pursuit of growth and knowledge. His leadership experience as a Marine equipped him with the skills that brought him success as one of the first Cro...

Aaron Alexander is a manual therapist and movement coach with well over a decade of experience. He is the host of the top-rated Align podcast and recently published his first book, The Align Method . Aaron preaches functional movement and self-care in a format that’s applicable to anyone, from top Olympic athletes to regular Joes working desk jobs. In this episode, we sit down (on the floor) for a...

Chef Pete Evans, an Australian TV personality and host of the podcast H.E.A.L., started working full-time as a chef at 17 years old and has over 25 books to his name. As a dad, a health coach and a developer of supplements and ready-made meals, Pete passionately shares his knowledge to help people from all generations and backgrounds achieve and maintain mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing....

I've been singing the praises of InsideTracker for so long that it was about time to have Gil Blander join me as a guest on Stacked. Gil is the Chief Scientific Officer of InsideTracker and an internationally-recognized authority on the science of aging. He leads a team of experts in the development of algorithms and databases that analyze biochemical and physiological markers and determine t...

In today’s episode, I keep the microphone to myself for a special solo-sode to kick off 2020. As I’ve spent most of the month of December in Iceland, in 20 hours of darkness per day, I started thinking about what role I played in peoples’ health and wellness journeys in 2019—and where I think my message is heading in 2020. I narrowed it down to five key areas: caloric restriction and fasting, slee...

Today's episode is a “repost” from my good friend Pete Evans’s podcast H.E.A.L. Pete and I recently shared this unfiltered conversation around health that I felt compelled to share with listeners of Stacked. Pete asked some excellent questions—in truth, he caught me off-guard with most of them—which gave me the opportunity to share some perspectives that I feel may be really helpful for liste...

If you have neurological deficiencies, Dr. John Marchese can help you solve them. A Boston local with extensive chiropractic training, Dr Marchese has witnessed the rise of strength and conditioning gyms and seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Rather than promoting general fitness or “training for life,” he advocates specific training based on your sport, your goals, and your history of physical...

There’s a difference between fitness and athleticism, and Coach Todd Cambio, CSCS, trains athletes to be ready for anything by improving their strength, speed, and agility. He practices what he preaches, maximizing the benefit of his own training by doing his research, moving with intention, and implementing biomechanical techniques. Whether it’s kettlebell training, Spartan racing, or burpees, Co...

In the first video episode of Stacked, Dr. Christopher Shade joins me to put supplements under the microscope and explore their role in cell health, from detoxification to ketosis. Dr. Shade explains the interconnectedness of stress, glutathione (remember this one from Dr. Paul’s episode?), and leaky gut; walks us through the best way to prepare for detox protocol, and shares his own experience wi...

Andy walks us through the way light influences our brains, our moods, and our quality of life. He explains how new moms might be keeping their babies awake at night, that sunscreen is bad for you, and why shift work is not ideal for anyone. Find Andy Instagram I Twitter I Website In This Episode Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival Health and Light Quicksilver Scientific Are you flushing money d...

Ben Greenfield is an expert biohacker, strength and conditioning coach, and best-selling author. Ben has worked with CEOs, endurance competitors, and professional athletes from poker champions to NFL players. He joined me to share his wisdom (and his book suggestions) on everything from minerals and their role in human health to parenting advice and the value of tradition.  “If there’s a lightning...

Often called the nightlife maven, Brent Bolthouse is responsible for some of the hottest A-list parties in Hollywood and the iconic Neon Carnival, Coachella’s exclusive, invite-only after-party. In this episode, Brent walks us through the journey of how he went from working at a gas station to creating The Bungalow in Santa Monica, one of California’s most popular bars. This is not just the story...

Dr. Paul, Carnivore MD, is the leading advocate of a carnivore diet as a promising solution for a number of common ailments, specifically autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, and a number of mental health issues. Paul aims to combat misinformation with verified research and correct the roots of chronic disease. “There are no plant compounds that act as direct free-radical scavengers in the...

Stacked 014 - Seeding the Microbiome with Ara Katz Ara Katz probably knows more about your own gut than you do. She’s the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed, a consumer health company that aims to enhance the wellness of the human microbiome. This trailblazing entrepreneur has experienced firsthand the devastating effects of burnout, and it’s now her mission to combat misinformation and prevent sicknes...

Stacked 013 - Living with Integrity & Strength with Dan John Dan John is an icon in the world of…well, pick one: Olympic lifting, throwing, academia, Highland Games, coaching, instructional fitness writing - the list goes on. After becoming an All-American discus thrower and competing at the top levels of Olympic weightlifting, Dan started coaching the next generations of athletes. Over 40 yea...

Michael A. Rintala, D.C. (@rintala_movementflow) is a chiropractor in San Diego, California who specializes in chiropractic sports medicine and rehabilitation. He is committed to helping you with your rehabilitation and chiropractic needs. Using cutting edge manual medicine, functional rehabilitation, and diagnostic techniques he strives to bring you the quality of care you deserve.  Dr. Rintala i...

Lois Laynee is a dynamic pioneer and passionate lecturer in the fields of Education, Sleep, Scar Release Healing, Cranio Facial Neuro development, and much more. Lois is the CEO of AZ Sleep Apnea Center, a speaker and educator of oxygen wellness and the creator of the Laynee Restorative Breathing Method. Lois represents the integration of East meets West, blending neurophysiology with cranial faci...

He’s a James Beard award-nominated chef and an accomplished cyclist, but what you may not know about Seamus Mullen ( @seamusmullen ) is that he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2007. After flatlining on the table during a hospital visit, he submitted to the tutelage of Frank Lipman, M.D., a practitioner of functional medicine. Through a combination of a diet overhaul, conventional medici...

Blake Houston is something of a virtuoso. Not only is he an excellent barber, he’s also a personal trainer with a rare approach to fitness. A lifelong fitness enthusiast, he pursued bodybuilding, transitioned into muay thai, and then incorporated yoga and meditation. “The only way you can actually be bad at meditation is if you don’t do it.” Blake takes us through his journey, explaining how he wo...

Regan Burns runs more obstacle course races than you do. It’s a fact. He’s only running 15 this year, but don’t worry, he’s not slowing down. He’s just also busy doing other things like being an actor, a comedian, a personal trainer, an OCR trainer, a running instructor, a psychic, and a dad. “Your body is a giant battery. We become so ungrounded emotionally because we are literally not grounded.”...