The B.rad Podcast

In part 7 of this ongoing series of breather shows all about how to optimize testosterone naturally, we are talking about avoiding overly stressful workout patterns! This is a particularly important one since there are extreme consequences that come with overdoing it, especially when it comes to sex hormone optimization. As Dr. Herman Pontzer says: “Repair, reproduction, growth, and locomotion are...

I am so pleased to welcome my old friend and repeat podcast guest Katy Bowman back to the show! Katy is the queen of nutritious movement (check out her website  here  to connect with her and get a more movement-oriented lifestyle). Katy joins us to talk about her new book,  Rethink Your Position ,  which deals with the many options we have as we move our bodies throughout everyday life and why “Ma...

Welcome to part 6 in our series of breather shows on how to optimize testosterone naturally! To quickly review: In part 1 we covered sleep, rest/recovery, and downtime, in part 2 we talked about ditching toxic, modern, processed foods, and part 3 was all about nutrient dense plant foods (like fruit) from the Carnivore Scores chart. In part 4 we focused on the most nutrient dense animal foods from...

Jason Prall delivers a sensational presentation in this episode on the fascinating topic of human longevity! Rarely have I interviewed such a powerhouse guest, so fasten your seatbelts because this guy brings the heat and you can hardly catch your breath as we cover a tremendous range of topics all centered around longevity. Jason is well-known for his documentary series called Human Longevity Pro...

Welcome to part 5 in our lengthy series of breather shows about how to optimize testosterone naturally. Today we’re talking about something that many experts rank above the importance of adhering to a devoted fitness regimen—the objective to move more in everyday life. There are so many sedentary forces in today’s world, so tune in to hear how you can ensure you’re moving enough every day and brea...

Welcome to another Q&A show! If you’ve ever wondered how much water is too much water, we’re talking about it in this show, along with a few other topics, like what I think about the Kataylst EMS suit and innovations in exercise, if eating more food can actually help you get leaner, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: Walking and running are two entirely forms of locomotion.  [00:49] You always want to ke...

Welcome to part four in this series sharing how I optimize my testosterone totally naturally. In this episode, you will learn about the benefits and differences between the various kinds of animal protein (particularly when it comes to comparing ruminant animals with white meat animals like chicken and turkey) the kinds of protein that offer the most nutrient density, the one food that I consider...

Damian Porter—former police officer, current firefighter and coach, and one of the first personal trainers in the world back in his home country of New Zealand—is here today and coming to us all the way from Perth, Australia—the most isolated city in the world. In this show, we talk about sleep tactics and strategies for optimal sleep cycles, the power of intentional breathing to instantly change...

Welcome to part three of how I optimize testosterone naturally! In part one, we talked about sleep, rest, recovery, and downtime, and in part two, we focused on cleaning up your diet and ditching the Big Three refined industrial foods (refined industrial seed oils, refined sugars, and refined grain products).  In part three we’re talking about the foods to emphasize in your diet if you want to eat...

I made it all the way to 2023 without getting Covid, but in January I was forced to check out from my everyday life, sleep more, and rest as I recovered after testing positive. I even broke my six-year long streak of performing my morning movement routine every single morning without fail, but this gave me a wonderful chance to reflect on my health and my habits with fitness and food. In this Q&am...

Welcome to part 2 in this series of breather shows about how you can optimize testosterone naturally. In part 1, we talked about sleep, and in part 2, the focus is on diet: you will learn about “the big 3” foods that must be eliminated from your diet as well as why this is so important, and I also reveal the true cost that comes with eating food you haven’t cooked yourself—not just processed food,...

Welcome to part 2 of the ultimate guide to sprinting—the quintessential Primal workout. In part 1 we talked about the benefits that come from this amazing practice and in part 2, I take you through a step-by-step of how to approach conducting a proper sprint workout. You will learn what happens to your body when you do a sprint workout, and not just how to sprint, but most importantly, when to spr...

In this breather show, I share how I optimize my testosterone naturally and the results from my (excellent) recent male hormone panel—something I run pretty frequently since reproductive fitness is a great proxy for overall health, fitness, vitality, performance, and recovery. As you will hear, there are numerous parts of my daily lifestyle that help optimize testosterone, but I do have one #1 rec...

Today Carlee Hayes joins us to talk about the wonderful cutting-edge technology of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)—including a look at my private medical information as Carlee evaluates my journey with CGM from a few years ago, as well as the most recent one that occurred a few months ago. Carlee is the senior nutrition manager for Nutrisense, and as you will hear, CGM goes far beyond the occa...

I recently received a very amusing (and unsolicited) newsletter blast with the headline: “Keeping Fit With The Kardashians: Best Celebrity Workouts To Follow in 2023!” I do not like getting spammed, but instead of moving this one to the trash, I thought it would be fun to create a breather show breaking down some of the mainstream diet and fitness that seems sensible and seems like it is supported...

I’m catching up with Mark Sisson today about one very important facet of ancestral living—minimalist footwear. This episode will give you all the information you need to know about the barefoot lifestyle and how it helps us become more integrated into proprioception (how we orient ourselves in the world relative to everything around us). You’ll also learn all about Mark’s latest passion project an...

I’m sharing the most memorable parts of my interview with Dr. Dain Heer (author, changemaker, speaker, and co-creator of Access Consciousness) in today’s breather show. You’ll hear some of my favorite insights from Dr. Heer, such as what to do when you get frustrated, how to let go of drama and trauma in your life, how to make sure your strengths don’t become your weaknesses, and why living your t...

Welcome to a comprehensive presentation about the amazing fitness benefits of sprinting and how to conduct workouts correctly! While I have talked about the importance (and benefits) of sprinting for years on the podcast, a listener recently pointed out that I’ve never done a dedicated show on this subject, so in this episode, we’re going deep: You will learn about all the benefits, rationale, and...

Did you know that being active is the #1 obligation for human health? These days, we have a desperate need to counter the many sedentary forces of modern life. With so much convenience and luxury surrounding us, there are less and less opportunities to keep it moving throughout the day, but leading a more active lifestyle can be the biggest turnaround for your health over anything. Energy toxicity...

Jay Feldman is back for his fourth appearance on B.rad ! Jay is one of my favorite guests to have on the podcast and our episodes together are some of my all-time favorites, as I love the way he presents his compelling argument that we should rethink many of the foundational principles of ancestral health, such as intermittent fasting, low-carb, keto, and time-restricted feeding. You will hear som...

What could be more important than your mindset? In a previous breather show we talked about the core principles of the The Biology of Belief and the protection response our cells have (which is driven by fear, anger, and stress) as well as the growth response cells have (for which love is the most prominent driver).  But what do you do when the stakes are higher? It’s easy to say, “relax, just thi...

Welcome to another fabulous Q&A show featuring some fantastic questions from devoted listeners. 
 I so appreciate you guys writing in and challenging the commentary or adding your own personal twist, so please continue to send in questions and comments to podcast@bradventures.com. 
 Questions in today’s episode range from still feeling the stress response after exercise and what...

What would you do if you knew that your cellular function was being directly affected by your thoughts—at all times? Would you change anything? And what would you do if you found out that the outer layer of a cell is an organic homologue of a computer chip—basically the cell’s equivalent of a brain? If you want to learn how to utilize the core concepts of best-selling author and stem cell biologis...

I am so pleased to introduce a very interesting guest, my old friend Gordo Byrn. He is a prolific blogger and Tweeter on matters relating to his favorite subjects (family, fitness, and finances) and he has a wonderful newsletter I encourage you to subscribe to— Gordo Byrn’s Endurance Essentials —as well as a blog called True Wealth , which is all about family, parenting, getting your priorities st...

Would you like to know how you can change your life in just 15 minutes or less? If so, this is the episode for you! You will hear an incredibly motivating selection of life-changing insights from Dr. John Demartini in this show, such as why phrases like “I need to” “I have to” and “I should do…” create internal conflict within your authentic self, how to discover what your “inspired purpose” is, w...