The Born Primitive Podcast

In the final episode of the Born Primitive Podcast , Bear, Tony, and Mallory sit down for an honest and emotional reflection on the journey that brought their company to life. Bear and Mallory open up about the toughest personal and professional challenges they faced in the early days—balancing a growing business with financial pressure, self-doubt, and the strain it placed on their relationship....

In this episode, Bear and Tony dive deep into the often unspoken struggles behind high achievement—exploring themes like imposter syndrome, insecurity-driven ambition, and the psychological cost of constant self-comparison. From Bear’s journey of being underestimated in high school football to earning a Division 1 spot, the conversation exposes how even the most accomplished individuals can silent...

In this episode, Bear and Tony dive deep into the inner journey of personal growth, fulfillment, and self-awareness, reflecting on the gap between external success and internal alignment. Bear talks about how hitting major milestones—becoming a Division I athlete, a Navy SEAL, building a successful business—often doesn’t bring the lasting joy we expect, because the mind quickly normalizes achievem...

In this engaging episode of the Born Primitive podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with Wyatt Ewing. Ewing the Founder of Ice Barrel, to dive into the powerful origin story behind one of the most recognized names in cold therapy. Wyatt opens up about his difficult upbringing, sharing how early life challenges forged a mindset of resilience, resourcefulness, and personal growth that ultimately led him...

In this engaging episode of the Born Primitive podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with Bert Sorin. Bert shares how Sorinex—short for Sorin Exercise Equipment—sprang from humble beginnings in his father Richard’s garage to becoming a powerhouse in strength‑training gear. Bert described stepping into the family enterprise, fusing his own athletic journey—from D‑I hammer‑throw All‑American to Olympic tr...

In this engaging episode of the Born Primitive podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with Dr. Chris Frueh. Clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Chris Frueh to expose a silent crisis among America’s most elite warriors—Special Forces operators who are being misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and mistreated by a broken mental health system. Drawing from decades of research and firsthand experience, Dr. F...

In this powerful episode of the Born Primitive podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with W. Bryan Hubbard. Hubbard unpacks his mission to combat addiction through the groundbreaking potential of ibogaine—a psychoactive plant medicine showing promise where conventional treatments have failed. Drawing from personal experience and deep research, Hubbard exposes the role of pharmaceutical corruption in fue...

In this episode of the Born Primitive podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with Zach Bitter. In this episode, ultramarathoner Zach Bitter offers a deep dive into the physical and mental demands of running 100 miles, revealing the mindset required to push through extreme fatigue and discomfort. He breaks down how he maintained an astonishing 6:47 pace over the full distance, highlighting the precise bal...

In this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with Dr. Kelly Starrett, co-author of Built to Move , sharing a no-nonsense blueprint for building a durable, pain-free body through mobility, proper movement patterns, and functional training—starting in childhood. He challenges conventional warm-up routines, explaining why most people have been doing them wrong, and makes the...

In this episode of the Born Primitive podcast, Bear and Tony dive into the complex landscape of tariffs, global economics, and political discourse, offering both macro-level insight and personal experience. Kicking off with a detailed breakdown of the current tariff situation, Bear—CEO of Born Primitive—explains how shifting trade policies are impacting American businesses. The conversation also e...

In this episode of the Born Primitive Podcast , John Miles shares a powerful conversation with hosts Bear and Tony about how to live with purpose, intention, and clarity in today’s chaotic world. Drawing from his high-stakes experience as a Fortune 500 C-suite executive, John reflects on the intense pressures of corporate life and the personal cost of ignoring your inner truth. He dives deep into...

In this episode of the Born Primitive Podcast , hosts Bear and Tony speak with Clayton Smith about Beond Service's mission to heal veterans suffering from trauma, addiction, and suicidal ideation through the use of Ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic plant medicine. The conversation highlights a new partnership between Born Primitive and Beond Service, aiming to fund life-saving treatments for vetera...

In this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast, Bear and Tony dive into the raw truth behind entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it really takes to stand out in any career path. From the get-go, the message is clear: entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, and chasing the title without the grit can lead to burnout and regret. The conversation unpacks the real challenges of building a brand like Bor...

​In their engaging conversation on this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast , co-hosts Bear and Tony delve into Nick Bare's entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the pivotal video that catapulted him to YouTube success. They also discuss his decision to step away from the CEO role within his company, exploring the challenges and lessons learned from that experience. The episode offers listen...

On the Born Primitive podcast, Johnny Savage shares the harrowing and miraculous story of two fishermen who were lost at sea after being hit by a massive rogue wave. He recounts how, in the blink of an eye, the wave capsized their boat, leaving them stranded and battling for survival. As they struggled to stay alive, Savage reveals the emotional toll it took on him as the captain, even reaching a...

In her appearance on the Born Primitive Podcast , Gabby Reece delves into a range of topics surrounding parenting, performance, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. She shares the importance of a father’s role in a daughter's life, emphasizing how critical it is for fathers to actively engage in their daughters' growth and development. Gabby also discusses the need for people to cultivate...

In this insightful episode of the Born Primitive Podcast , 21-year Marine Corps veteran Jay Kopelman discusses his powerful experiences with Ibogaine and DMT, sharing how these treatments have helped him heal from PTSD and TBI. Jay opens up about his personal journey, detailing how Ibogaine provided a transformative experience that allowed him to confront the trauma from his years of service. He a...

In this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast , Bear shares deeply personal and shocking revelations from his transformative mushroom ceremony experience in Jamaica. He describes how the intense journey felt like a battle spanning 9,000 years and reflects on the profound insights he gained from the ceremony. Bear opens up about the harrowing aspects of the experience, including how it challenged h...

Cheryl Zonkowski, founder of Catalyzt Nutrition, joins the Born Primitive Podcast to discuss her expert approach to performance nutrition, intuitive eating, and building personalized nutrition plans. In this insightful episode, Cheryl explains the importance of reestablishing a healthy relationship with food, emphasizing how it affects both physical performance and overall well-being. She shares h...

On this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast , we sit down with Professor Joel Pearson: Australian psychologist, neuroscientist, and keynote speaker. A professor at the University of New South Wales, Joel is renowned for his research on perception, decision-making, and mental imagery, including aphantasia, the inability to visualize mental images. As the author of The Intuition Toolkit , he explo...

On this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast , Bear and Tony sit down with Bruno Fallon. Bruno shares his incredible journey from a 40-year career in Special Forces to helping launch Born Primitive Tactical. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of building a tactical apparel brand that manufactures all products in the USA. Bruno emphasizes the importance of quality, craftsmanship, and support...

On this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast , Bear shares details about his upcoming trip to Jamaica for psychedelic therapy, where he will experience psilocybin mushrooms. He discusses the proven benefits of psychedelic therapy, including its use in treating PTSD, addiction, and other mental health challenges, particularly for military veterans. The conversation also covers Born Primitive’s bro...

On this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast , Dr. David Perlmutter dives deep into the crucial relationship between gut health and brain function, revealing how optimizing the gut can have a profound impact on mental clarity, mood, and overall well-being. He also uncovers the disturbing corruption within scientific research, discussing how certain industries and biases can skew health informatio...

In this episode of the Born Primitive Podcast, Bear and Tony sit down with legendary big wave surfer Shane Dorian. Shane opens up about his intense surfing career, recounting near-death experiences that shaped his approach to both the ocean and life. He discusses the mental and physical preparation needed to surf some of the world’s biggest waves, while also reflecting on how these dangerous feats...

On this episode of The Born Primitive Podcast , Joel Salatin, a well-known farmer and advocate for regenerative agriculture, discussed the importance of homesteading and regenerative farming as vital solutions to the challenges of modern industrial agriculture. He emphasized the need for a holistic approach to farming that works in harmony with nature, rather than exploiting it. Salatin also highl...