The Vitruvian Podcast

In this episode I (stood with) Case Bradford. Case is a Warrior Poet, Scholar Athlete, and dare I say Philosopher King. Case is on a mission to make a more vital world through training, nutrition, and a tasteful amount of sarcasm along the way. In this episode we discuss: - The plastic cutting board & the midwit mind - Having a silly goose time // Case as the trickster - Descending from Conque...

In this episode I sat down to talk about dealing with imposter syndrome. This is something that everyone on any path of self-mastery, entrepreneurship, or the like deals with or will on their journey. I have personally dealt with this (and still do) and it continues to be a major subject of discussion when I speak with clients, friends, and really anyone 'In The Arena' as I say. I felt lik...

In this episode I sat down with Arlin Moore. Arlin is an Artist, athlete, and entrepreneur who has had a profound impact on my journey, and the lives of thousands of other young ambitious minds. From humble college vlogs to traveling the world with 7 and 8 figure entrepreneurs, Arlin is focused on creating art, scaling businesses, and raising the collective consciousness along the way. In this epi...

In this episode I sat down with Nate Lawrence. Nate is a student of Bioenergetics, a Ray Peat enthusiast, a clear thinker, and young philosopher in his own right. In this episode we discuss: - Nate's origin story and health crisis - How metabolism is a metaphor for the mission - The Philosophical side of bioenergetics - Why listening to your intuition is rational - Is energy truly everything?...

In this episode I sat down with J.B. Copeland. J.B. is a creative entrepreneur, storyteller, and former collegiate athlete. But you know J.B. for his social media takeover, sharing his story of battling with and defeating addiction, and healing the wounds necessary to do so. J.B. leads from the front with vulnerability and authenticity and his strength on camera doesn’t come from acting classes. I...

In this episode I sat down with Riva Melissa Tez. Easily the hardest guests I've had to summarize in an introduction, Riva has lived many lives in one. Riva is a toy store magnate turned Venture Capitalist, Angel Investor, freedom maximalist, reformed trans-humanist, beauty enthusiast, reader, writer, and the list goes on. At the root of it all Riva is a clear thinker, curious learner, and fas...

In this episode I sat down with Brian Kimpson. Brian is an artist, athlete, entrepreneur and host of The Intent podcast, a podcast focused on empowering people to live a more meaningful life through the expansion of awareness and consciousness. The Intent aims to shift the paradigm through inquiry into spirituality, optimal living, and self-development. In this episode we discuss: - The single big...

In this episode I discuss my story with alcohol, going from sober to fraternity degenerate and back to fully sober. I talk about: - My first time getting drunk - How to deal with the social pressures of alcohol - Is drinking 'fun' or cope? - Why I think people drink in general - Approaching girls sober ... and more Follow Me and message with your thoughts: Instagram: https://www.instagram....

In this episode I sat down for with Cody Adams and Lindsay Keane. Cody and Lindsay are two young men I am proud to call good friends, despite having met just 42 short days before this episode. Cody and Lindsay began their journey as Tradesmen from the Gold Coast of Australia and in the last year have greatly transformed themselves, discarding vices, and doubling down on personal development and di...

In this episode I sat down for with Maggie Moon. Maggie is a Spinal Energetics and Nutrition Therapy Practitioner focused on helping people dissolve trauma, anxiety, pain and stress trapped in the body using Nervous System Repatterning. On top of this work Maggie is an empathetic healer focused on doing good, spreading love, and being of service with her content and message. In this episode we dis...

In this episode I sat down for with George Armstrong. George is the founder of Physique Academy, a worldwide transformation organization focused on changing men from the inside out. George is not only an impressive operator and businessman, but a savage athlete and empathetic communicator with a powerful story to share In this episode we discuss: - Substance abuse and rock bottom - Leaving pro-bod...

In this episode I sat down for with Qasim Ackrim. Qasim is a 20 year old entrepreneur from the UK and founder of creativescale.io and winnerscircle.io . Qasim began his journey with an Ecommerce Marketing Agency at the age of just 17 and in just a short few years scaled his past $50k per month, while also teaching his unique style of agency scaling to other ambitious entrepreneurs. Outside of his...

In this episode I sat down for with Khoa Tran. Khao is master of acquisition, positioning, leverage, and a well tuned business mind. He has helped clients scale 6 and 7 figure businesses with his eyes set on 100 million plus. On top of his business acumen, he has a philosophical and spiritual perspective on life and shares in my focus on the value of our time here with Memento Mori penned in ink o...

In this episode I sat down for with James Xander. James is a cosmonaut of human consciousness, self-declared shroom wizard, and the host of The James Xander Trip, a podcast focused on consciousness, spirit, and mind through the lens of psychedelics. James is also a new friend and one of my first connections made in Bali, and our conversation was excellent. In this episode we discuss: - How James d...

In this episode I sat down for with Jake Kent. Jake is a master of persuasion and influence with many years of experience studying the art of sales, closing, human psychology, and much more. Jake shares my breadth of interests and varying rabbit holes that have formed his view on the world. On top of that Jake has an extremely powerful personal story that has created the man you hear today. In thi...

In this episode I sat down for my 50th podcast! It's been an amazing journey so far and I feel unbelievably grateful for it all. Very surreal for me to have reached this milestone already, and each one of you is a huge part of me getting to this point. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Excited for the next 50 and the next 500 after that. In this episode I discuss: - Life updates and the...

In this episode I was joined once again by Fury. Fury is best known for his philosophical and cosmological takes running the twitter account HOOAFury, but that is just the side which we are privileged to see. Fury has lived a life of stories to tell, and his perspective on life and the world has been earned in the field. A true Renaissance man in the classical sense Fury is a polyglot, engineer, v...

In this episode I was joined once again by Pat Moise. Pat is an extremely unique individual. Among many things, Pat is a master of detoxification, mindset, lifestyle, spiritual, and mystical training and has spent over 15 years exploring the deep wisdom and gnosis of our universe developing frameworks, methodologies, and technologies for navigating reality. In this episode we cover: - Sexual Abuse...

In this episode I was joined once again by Spencer Fried. Spencer is a mens health advocate, fitness trainer, mindset coach and master of transformations. Spencer is someone who has a deep passion for his work and the men that he works with. He has an incredible comeback story and found tremendous meaning in the gym. In this episode we cover: - Breaking out of addiction - Why society seems to be i...

In this episode I was joined once again by Vance Elrod. Vance has been competing in combat sports and MMA for over a decade and has secured both Bantamweight and Lightweight world titles. He is also an avid researcher of human performance and the founder of Meraki medicinal a holistic performance supplement company. In this episode we cover: - Programming the Unconscious Mind - Keeping a chip on y...

In this episode I was joined once again by Noah Ryan. Noah is an scientifically literate athlete scholar continuing to make waves in the human performance and health space. Noah travels the world growing health brands and sharing his learnings, research, and schizo health takes with the world to learn from. This will be part two of our conversation from episode 26, which I recommend highly. In thi...

In this episode I discuss the last year, new branding, and visions for the future. I go into what it took to write The Vitruvian Manifesto including some of the works that inspired it. Excited for what's to come, I hope you enjoy. Check out the new website here: www.thevitruvian.co Message me with your thoughts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zdschenken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zdsch...

In this episode I sat down with Mike Lucchesi. Mike is a teacher, yoga instructor, Brazilian Jui-jitsu practitioner, entrepreneur, and host of The Hueristic Podcast, which I had the pleasure of being on a few months back. Today will be part two of that conversation and an opportunity to learn more about Mike and his views on life, business, spirituality, family, and more. In the episode we cover:...

In this episode I sat down with Abbie Jean. Abbie is an entrepreneur, writer, student of health science, and women's physical and mental health advocate primarily focused on helping young women navigate the evolving landscape of social media. In the episode we cover: - Why she cares so much about Social Media - Why the education system is broken - Bullying and feeling not seen - How to avoid a...

In this episode I sat down with HomerHelios. Homer is a creative entrepreneur, athlete, and solar health advocate who is well versed in philosophy, spiritualism, and strength training. You know him best for his work in aesthetics and storytelling on Instagram and I got to go a bit deeper with the man behind the physique. In the episode we cover: - His origin - Being jacked & tan - World travel...