The Chase Merrill Podcast

Simone Stolzoff is a journalist, author, and TED speaker. What happens when the world gets more uncertain right as our tolerance for uncertainty keeps shrinking? Answers are a tap away, yet most people are more anxious and less equipped to sit with not knowing than ever before. So what's actually driving that gap, and how do you build the tolerance back? Expect to learn why our brains are biol...

Dr. Paul Morland is a demographer, author, and researcher. What's actually happening to the global population? For decades we were warned about overpopulation, yet birth rates are now collapsing below replacement across most of the world, from China to Chile. So what happens to an economy, and a civilization, when there simply aren't enough people left to sustain it? Expect to learn why th...

Fawzi Ammache is an AI engineer, emerging-technology educator, and the creator of Future with Fawzi. What's actually going to happen with AI? Every headline swings between utopia and collapse, leaving most people anxious and convinced their job is next. So what's real, what's hype, and what should we actually be worried about? Expect to learn why the most useful AI will also be the mos...

Dr. Trish Leigh is a neuroscientist, author, and neurofeedback specialist. What is pornography actually doing to your brain? It floods the reward system with levels of dopamine no real-world experience can match, and after only a couple of exposures — often in childhood — the brain recalibrates around the high. So why does it become so hard to stop, and what does it actually take to rewire the pat...

Wyatt Ewing is an entrepreneur, the founder of Ice Barrel, and the co-founder of Founders Only Club and World's Toughest Mile. What does it actually take to build a company out of nothing? Wyatt went from selling million-dollar private jets to hand-painting toxic epoxy onto barrels in his garage, betting everything on a cold therapy practice most people thought was insane. So what separates th...

Steve Mesler is an Olympic gold medalist bobsledder, three-time Olympian, co-founder of Classroom Champions, and an executive performance coach. What happens after you achieve the one thing you've chased your whole life? Steve won gold in Vancouver and, years later, found himself crying alone on his couch every morning, standing on a train platform thinking his family would be better off witho...

Laura Vanderkam is an author, journalist, and speaker focused on time management and productivity. What's actually getting in the way of using our time well? Most people insist they have no free time, yet the same hours slip away to doom scrolling and busywork every single day. So is the problem really a lack of time, or the belief that we don't have any? Expect to learn why we don't b...

Bill Schindler is an archaeologist, anthropologist, chef, and author. What did our ancestors actually know about food that we've forgotten? For millions of years, nearly every tool humans invented was built to make food safer and more nourishing, yet today we're surrounded by more food than ever and sicker for it. So what went wrong, and what would it take to eat like a human again? Expect...

What does it actually take to stay disciplined for years without burning out? Most high performers learn to achieve through force — pushing harder, doing more, shaming themselves into action — until that approach quietly stops working. So what replaces willpower once it fails, and how do you build the kind of self-trust that makes hard things automatic? Expect to learn why the relationship you hav...

Genny Rumancik is an emotional intelligence educator, author, and founder of The EQ School. What does it actually take to change? We're taught that discipline, willpower, and pushing harder are the levers of growth — yet most people find themselves cycling through the same patterns no matter how hard they try. So what's actually driving those patterns beneath the surface, and how do you br...

Martyn Whittock is a historian, author, and former educator with over 35 years of teaching medieval history, and the author of American Vikings and Vikings in the East. What was a Viking? Not a people, a nation, or a religion — but a job description. The Norse exploded out of Scandinavia for three centuries, raiding from Lindisfarne to Baghdad, yet within two generations almost everywhere they lan...

What's actually happening inside your gut? Modern diets, over-sterilized environments, and decades of bad supplement advice have quietly dismantled the microbiome that runs almost every system in your body — from your immune system to your brain. So what does a genuinely healthy microbiome look like, and what does it actually take to rebuild one? Expect to learn why 80% of gut-brain communication...

What's actually stopping you from doing the thing? It's not your schedule, your energy, or the weather — it's the gap between the idea and the action. The cold plunge is always worse from the outside looking in. So what does standing next to a 40-degree tank each day teach you about starting a podcast, finishing a 100-day challenge, or building something before anyone's watching Ex...

Alex Tarnava is a health researcher, inventor of molecular hydrogen tablets, and author. What's happening to human capacity? Society is telling people to specialize, comply, and trust institutions — but the systems running our lives may be designed, even if unintentionally, to produce weaker, more exploitable people. So what's actually been engineered into our education, our corporations,...

Dr. Lee Warren is a neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, podcast host, and author of four books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. What if the thing controlling your thoughts, habits, and emotions isn't who you really are? For decades, science taught us that genes and brain chemistry write our futures — that we're stuck with the minds we were given. But the latest neuroscie...

Dan Millman is a former world-champion athlete, coach, and bestselling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior. What does it actually take to live with a peaceful heart? We're told that finding our calling, thinking positively, and reaching our goals will finally make us happy, yet the people chasing those things hardest often feel the furthest from peace. So what are we getting wrong about succ...

James Ellis is a clinical psychologist, educator, and the creator of The Loneliness Doctor. What's happening with modern friendship? Birth rates have collapsed, families are scattered across the country, and our social skills have plummeted just as AI begins to replace the human interactions we have left. So what's actually causing the loneliness epidemic, and how do we rebuild a real soci...

Andrés Preschel is a neuroscientist, health and performance coach, applied physiologist, podcaster, and founder of Know Your Physio. What's actually keeping most people stuck below their potential? People chase protocols, supplements, and biohacks without knowing if any of it fits their biology, and the result is years spent optimizing for a body that isn't theirs. So how do you use genet...

Craig McCloskey shares his journey from nutrition student to health advocate, emphasizing practical steps for improving home environment through water, air, and food quality. He discusses the influence of social media, the importance of community, and his insights on diet, longevity, and the pitfalls of diet labels. Craig shares his insights on ancestral health, the importance of organ meats, cont...

Explore the history of nutrition science, the influence of key studies, and practical insights on optimal human diets. Discover how traditional foods, nutrient density, and scientific research shape our understanding of healthy eating. - Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast - Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE - Brian's Instagram: HERE Brian's website: HERE -...

I share insights on podcasting, personal development, and health optimization, reflecting on lessons learned from past guests and personal experiences. - 00:00 Introduction to Solo Episodes 01:19 Prioritizing Sleep for Health 04:19 Daily Supplements and Their Importance 06:09 Longevity and Consistency in Health 08:44 Training for the Future 10:21 The Birth of the Podcast 13:51 Measuring Success in...

Todd Herman explores the fascinating concept of enclothed cognition, the power of personas and alter egos, and how mental strategies like visualization and flexibility can enhance performance in sports and everyday life. Discover the story of how Todd helped Kobe Bryant create The Black Mamba, practical insights on building confidence, navigating social challenges, and applying mental toughness ac...

Shawn Wells, a renowned supplement formulator, demystifies the role of a supplement formulator, discusses the pitfalls of proprietary blends, and shares insights on effective supplementation strategies including creatine, collagen, and emerging nutrients like paraxanthine - Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast - Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE - Shawn's Instagr...

Tyson Sonnek shares his journey from military service to bodybuilding, exploring mental resilience, the importance of balance, and the mindset of high achievers. Discover insights on pushing limits, managing stress, and finding joy in life and fitness. - Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL) - Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast - Get in touch in...

Michael Spivak shares his journey into cold plunging, breath work, and building Culture, a leading brand in wellness technology. Discover how personal development, innovative product design, and strategic branding have propelled his success in the health and wellness industry. - Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast - Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE - Michael's...