The Meat Mafia Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, we had on our good buddy CJ Finley - proud new father, entrepreneur, and athlete. CJ has an insightful way of approaching life. He's designed his life exactly the way he wants it - full of time with people he cares about, prioritizing health & experiences, and investing energy into the business pursuits that mean the most to him.  Episode Overview: Reconnecting...

On today's episode we had on an entrepreneur from Austin, TX, Ben Smith . We were excited to have Ben on because he shares a number of unique perspectives on health as a founder. Here are the biggest takeaways from our conversation: Ben shares his journey with health and fitness, starting weightlifting at 16 years old. He believes focusing on the basics like sleep, training, nutrition, and communi...

How to Find Your Calling in Your 20s: Unconventional Career Advice Many people in their 20s feel lost in unfulfilling jobs and unsure of their true calling. Brett and Harrison share their own experiences and unconventional career advice. Finding your true calling requires self-examination, calculated risk-taking, leveraging online tools, and surrounding yourself with positive influencers who push...

When you listen to Khalil Rafati 's story you'll likely be in disbelief. At 33, he was broke and broken. At 109lbs, he had spent the past several years battling a serious drug problem, which ultimately derailed him and left him on the streets of California. His battle with drug addiction sent him on a downward spiral with no end in sight. It wasn't until June 18th, 2003, when Khalil finally snappe...

Dean Brennan is the CEO of Heart and Soil, and the heart and soul of one of the most exciting CPG brands in the health & wellness space. It all started for Dean when he met Paul Saladino, and a few other key early members of the heart and soil team, in a sauna in Austin. Dean was working a full time job at the time, but figured he could find a way to help these three guys out in some way. He w...

Robbie Kroger is a documentarian and a fierce conservationist. He also just so happens to love hunting. Robbie is the visionary behind the documentary series Blood Origins. Blood Origins is a deeply important series of stories that sets out to portray the lives of hunters. The goal? Robbie wants the collection of stories to serve as a series of inspiration that speaks to why people love hunting &a...

Dom Fusco found himself in a dark place during his transition from college athletics to establishing himself in the real world. After battling some injuries during college, his resiliency and desires to play collegiate football were tested. While his buddies competed on the field, he quietly worked to regain his health. He struggled. Dom found himself in a place he never wanted to be: partying, in...

We feel strongly about supporting the growth of talented young guys with big dreams. Men in their early 20s today are faced with a mounting number of traps that society has set for them, and it's easy to fall into those traps without the proper friend group, motivations, and guidance. That's why we were excited to have on Matt Worthington, a 24 year old author, podcaster, super connector, and entr...

Craig Emmerich is one of the most established authors in the Carnivore and Keto communities, having written several books on the benefits of a high fat and high protein diet. Craig shares his tips and tricks with us today and about how to implement the carnivore diet and why it's important not to run from saturated fats! If you haven't experimented with a carnivore diet, but are interested, this i...

Brian Sanders is the founder of the Sapien Center in Austin, Texas, a health and social club that brings together like-minded health enthusiasts. Brian became interested in launching a physical space after spending nearly 6 years working on his upcoming documentary Food Lies , launching his brand Nose-to-Tail , and starting his podcast Peak Human . His passion for re-writing the health narrative w...

Nat Eliason is one of the most interesting guests we've had on the show. He started his career as a blogger working for healthy food companies trying to optimize for SEO. He eventually started writing for himself and has since earned a reputation as one of the best writers and thinkers online. He's currently in the process of writing a book on the Crypto Industry during 2019-2020. His depth of kno...

Ashleigh Gass is the CEO of MOVE Gymnastics, where she teaches her clients how to better utilize their bodies through gymnastics strength training and movement skills. She coaches a number of different types of clients, but does it through a completely different style of coaching: Gymnastics Inspired Strength Training. On top of Ashleigh's strength training background, she also holds several nutri...

Testosterone levels have dropped by nearly 50% in America over the last two decades. If you’ve spent any time scrolling through health accounts on social media, you’ll see it plastered everywhere.  “America’s Hormone Crisis is getting worse” .  And, the sad thing is, it’s true. We are seeing a sharp decline in overall health, and as a byproduct, our hormone health is suffering. Obesity? On the ris...

Angelo Keely found himself in a bad place. At the age of 16, Angelo found himself beaten and stabbed. His abdomen ripped open, Angelo found himself fighting for his life. It marked a turning point in Angelo's life. He had to rebuild himself from scratch from that day forward with very little support. It was on him. Angelo's recovery has led him to many places - silent 10-day meditation retreats, t...

Joe and Serenity Carr seem to be doing exactly what they were meant to do: building the healthiest baby food company on the market. Both have dealt with their share of health struggles. Both were sick as children, eating readily available junk food and not minding much attention to their health. Serenity and Joe's food choices as children ultimately led to ill health. Serenity struggled with leaky...

J Gulinello practices nutritional therapy and Masters Degree in Clinical Human Nutrition. His interest in nutrition and helping people get healthier has given him a wide lens of the world of food. He's now growing passionate about the current battle taking place over the control of our food system. J recently spoke at our ALT Health Summit with Zane Griggs about what's really happening with our fo...

How do you possibly summarize Tucker Max's story? Let me give it a shot. Yes, he's sold millions of books. Yes, he's now living on a ranch. But, the details of his wild and illustrious life aren't easy to put into words. His first book was published in 2001. Unlike most ranchers, Tucker's first book has nothing to do with farming, animal agriculture, or growing your own food. No. Tucker's first bo...

Eric Hinman is a high performer. He's launched businesses, partnered with impressive brands, and competed in Ironman and CrossFit competitions. One of the most impressive things you'll notice about Eric is his ability to curate the lifestyle he wants to live. He lays out exactly how he wants to live his life and then meticulously works backward on achieving it. His typical day includes some time o...

We are living through a hormonal crisis. The noticeable decline in optimal hormone levels has been shown in several studies , yet it seems to be a problem people are comfortable ignoring. The harsh reality of the situation is the societal-level effect of wide-scale hormone imbalance: infertility, depression, mood changes, & much more. We were joined by Dr. Jacey Folkers and Dr. Brittney McGetr...

Gregg Schoenberg sold his company the Financial Revolutionist for millions of dollars. He's had mountains of success and lived a remarkable life from living in Spain for 6 months with his wife, taking care of his mother before she passed, working with Ray Dalio, launching an executive coaching business & starting a wildly successful financial newsletter. Gregg has lived a handful of different...

Ken Berry and Zane Griggs are two of the most influential thought leaders in the world of diet and nutrition. When it comes to eating a diet to live a badass life into your 50s (and beyond), Ken and Zane are the guys to talk to. As you'll hear in our conversation with Ken and Zane, food is the bedrock of the quality of our lives. It either dilutes our energy over time or sustains it. While most of...

Very few people see the other side of a traumatic health event like a stroke and get to see there health improve. Such was the case for Weldon Warren. After years of not paying close attention to his health, Weldon found himself in the hospital in rough shape. He had just experienced a stroke and, while his wife Ann stayed positive, she feared the worst. The news was hard to hear. At the time, Wel...

The creator economy is a crowded space. Where do you even get started? If you spend a few minutes, or hours (no judgment), scrolling Instagram, it's easy to tell there are a lot of people working on growing a following. However, very few people seem to have tapped into doing it in an authentic way. Matt Choi, our guest on the podcast today, seems to be a natural at it. He started his journey as a...

Since the average age of the American Rancher is nearly 60 years old, it's easy to understand why ranchers have been slower to leverage the power of the Internet to grow their businesses. This has created a real opportunity for younger ranchers to tap into the world of social media without much competition. RC Carter is the founder of Carter Country Meats where he sells his regeneratively-raised b...

There was something about the process that made him fall in love with food. The art. The freedom. The ability to speak the universal language of flavor. Unlike most people with degrees in Economics from Fordham, Myles graduated college without complete conviction in pursuing a career on Wall Street. While the opportunity was certainly there for Myles, he felt called to pursue a different path. Tha...