Rebecca Pacheco is a Concert Pianist, Vocal Coach, Adventurer, and the first female to complete the MotoDreamer Trans-Amazonian Challenge - in which she traveled nearly 10,000 miles, through 7 countries, over a 52 day period - all on a motorcycle! In this episode, Drew and Rebecca chat about her epic journey, what it took to prepare for such a trip, how she finished despite getting hit by a bus halfway through, and what she learned about herself in the process!
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[04:40] The “Trans-Amazonian Challenge,” and what inspired Rebecca to traverse the entire Amazon, over a 52 day period, on a motorcycle.
[08:53] Rebecca’s unique background, her musical upbringing, how she became a professional musician, and what birthed her love for exploration and adventure.
[18:20] The similarity between musicians and athletes, the importance of breath-work, and how athletic training overlaps with musical training.
[24:33] The preparation process for the challenge, and what it took to get ready for the trip.
[27:05] The risks involved in the trip, what a typical day looked like during the challenge, and what nutrition looked like while making a trek across the Amazon.
[35:50] The biggest challenges that Rebecca faced while on her journey.
[38:37] How Rebecca got hit by a bus, and what it was like to ride for a whole month with a broken ankle.
[46:25] The physical aspect of riding a motorcycle, and how the journey affected Rebecca physically.
[47:45] The end of the journey, Rebecca’s emotional reaction to finishing, and what she learned about pushing herself to the outer limits of her capabilities.
[51:50] Shifting from a victim mindset to a growth mindset, and Rebecca’s advice on how to get “unstuck” and live life to the fullest.
[55:03] The value of seeing the world, how it changes your perspective, and living in the present moment.
[57:42] What the future holds for Rebecca, and her upcoming book that documents her epic adventure.
Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart is a Board Certified Pediatric Psychologist, President and Owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, and an expert Parent Coach. In this episode, Drew and Dr. Lockhart take a deep dive into the world of parenting, how modern parenting has drastically changed compared to previous generations, some techniques to help you connect with your children on a deeper level, how to parent when you reach your tipping point, and much more!
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[05:25] Dr. Lockhart’s career before becoming a pediatric phycologist, and how she fell in love with working with children.
[09:50] Having kids of her own, and the importance of empathizing with parents who are going through the journey of parenting.
[13:15] The different phases of parenting, the importance of doing the inner work that allows you to adapt to the ebbs and flows of parenting, and why relationship with your child is more important than being a “perfect parent.”
[20:42] The principle of “conscious parenting,” and some of the best strategies that help parents see their child from a different perspective.
[29:15] Parenting through the hardest moments, and how validation and connection can help cut to the root of the problem.
[32:25] ADHD, and how to approach a child who tends to shut down emotionally.
[34:35] Single parenting, and Dr. Lockhart’s advice to those who are struggling with being a single parent.
[39:53] A few simple tips for being more present with your kids, and how simply being present can transform your relationship with your child.
[45:18] Caring for your own inner child while parenting, and harnessing your inner child to connect more deeply with your kids.
[51:33] How to make amends with your child when you miss the mark, or do something that hurts your child emotionally.
Connor Beaton is an Author, Podcaster, Relationship Expert, and Coach. In this episode, Drew and Connor chat about addiction, quitting porn, how hitting rock bottom changed Connor’s trajectory of life, what it takes to develop a deeply meaningful life, and much more! This podcast is full of great tips for those struggling with addictions of any kind, whether that is porn, food, drugs, or any other addiction.
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[06:15] Connor’s unique upbringing, the pain of growing up in a split family, and how his childhood has shaped the rest of his life.
[13:42] How Connor developed a porn addiction at a young age, the troubling trend of pre-teens consuming pornography.
[20:16] The absence of “sex talk” in Connor’s upbringing, and the importance of teaching young boys about their intense feelings and how to deal with them.
[25:10] Connor’s rock bottom moment, how it helped him learn who he truly was, and why it’s so common for men to often self-implode in young adulthood.
[33:05] Opening up to others, and the power of “confession,” and why vulnerability is strength.
[41:50] What modern men are lacking, and how to develop a deep, meaningful life.
[43:57] Jungian Psychology, “the shadow,” and why recognizing your own insecurities is key to changing your life.
[48:12] How to deal with your “shadow,” and how to integrate the dark aspects of yourself in order to gain agency over your subconsciousness.
[54:36] The process of quitting porn, and two practices that helped Connor kick his addiction.
Carlos and Ariel are personal coaches that work alongside Drew in his “One on One Coaching” program. In this episode, Drew chats with Carlos and Ariel about the hardest parts of transformation, their unique approach to forming life-changing habits, and how they help both men and women overcome the mental and emotional hurdles that often hold people back. This episode is entertaining, and packed full of awesome tips and tricks that you don’t want to miss! If you are interested in working with Drew, Carlos, and Ariel, click the link below to fill out a short form to see if personal coaching is right for you!
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[04:20] Carlos and Ariel’s backgrounds, how they got into the fitness and the fitness industry, as well as how they learned that there is much more to transformation than just the physical aspect.
[15:15] How Carlos met Drew, and Carlos and Ariel’s unique approach to personal training that helps people change their lifestyle rather than temporarily lose weight.
[24:33] Why you don’t necessarily need to “work out,” and why nutrition and simple movement is far more important than going to the gym when trying to transform your body.
[27:35] The power of bone broth, some practical tips to improve gut health, and why not all carbs are bad.
[31:45] Why women struggle to eat enough protein, and the benefits of consuming a larger amount of protein throughout the day.
[37:21] The best ways to overcome the mental and emotional hurdles of transformation for both men and women.
[45:40] Why you should do hard things, and why hard things are critical to any transformation journey.
[48:55] The step by step process of working with Carlos, Ariel, and Drew.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and is the world’s leading expert on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership and exponential growth. In this episode, Drew and Ben dive deep into exponential personal growth, becoming your future self, strategies for simplifying life to get more done in less time, practical ways to detach from your emotions, and more!
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[06:33] Time management, and how Ben makes time to write books, raise five kids, and still maintain his health.
[13:30] How Ben recovers from deep work, and how 10x is easier than 2x when it comes to setting and achieving goals.
[25:53] Going from zero to five kids within a year, and how applying 10x principles helped Ben adapt to a completely new lifestyle in a short amount of time.
[34:22] “Be Your Future Self Now” and how MrBeast leveraged profound introspection to achieve his goal of becoming the biggest YouTuber on the planet.
[42:43] Ben’s thoughts on manifestation and visualization, and how to handle the curveballs that life will inevitably throw at you.
[50:56] The importance of detaching from your thoughts and emotions, and some practical ways to gain agency over your thoughts and emotions, rather than being subservient to them.
Vinny Crispino is an expert in holistic movement therapy, and the founder of Pain Academy. In this episode, Drew chats with Vinny about his own journey with a painful injury, how simple movements quickly healed Drew’s back, the difference between pain and the problem, and why western medicine often rejects movement in favor of drugs and other forms of pain reduction. If you have ever struggled with back pain, or any nagging pain, then you don’t want to miss this one!
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[05:50] How Drew and Vinny connected, and how Vinny’s movement methods helped Drew recover from his most painful injury to date.
[13:40] Defining movement therapy, and why movement therapy hasn’t been accepted by western medicine and society.
[28:01] How physical, mental, and emotional states are all interconnected, and how understanding your relationship to pain is the key
[40:15] The process of diagnosing pain, and how performing primal movements can heal your pain at the root of the problem.
In this episode of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience, Drew chats with Reid, Karenin, and Jeremy Robison about their personal journeys with psychedelics, the powerful healing that they have brought to their lives, spiritual transformation, the search for meaning, and much more! If you have ever been interested in psychedelics, their clinical uses, or how they may help you personally, then you don’t want to miss this powerful episode!
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Peter Bayne and Devon Price are co-founders of the company “Kenetik.” Devon is a scientist and engineer in healthcare, and Peter is an entrepreneur with a passion for food and beverage. In this episode, Drew chats with Peter and Devon about the benefits of exogenous ketones, the science behind them, and how they developed their exogenous ketone product that offers a more affordable, better tasting, and just as effective alternative to ketone esters.
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Humble The Poet is an author, hip-hop artist, speaker, designer, filmmaker, and creative consultant. His new book, “How to be Love(d)” is now available! In this powerful episode, Drew and Humble talk about what it means to love and be loved, how real love differs from dramatic Hollywood portrayals of love, the best ways to open yourself up to receive love, and much more.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[08:02] How Humble came to realize that he had difficulty receiving love, and how his journey led him to discover the true nature of love.
[17:41] The supreme importance of self-awareness, why you should spend time doing nothing, and a few tips for growing your own self-awareness.
[24:57] Two major hurdles that many people face when learning how to be love(d), and how you can overcome them.
[39:01] Why healthy isn’t a look, and why you should strive for self-respect rather than self-esteem.
[48:17] Dealing with the highs and lows of life, and how to navigate the extremes of life by utilizing an “even keel” attitude.
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Greg Kelly is a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.) and Director of Product Development at Qualia, a company whose mission is to create best in class well-being products based on their unique scientific approach to research and development. In this episode, Drew and Greg chat about the power of nootropics, the best ways to change body composition without damaging your metabolism, and the exciting science and innovation taking place around combating aging!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[04:33] Greg explains the history of nootropics, and delves into the story of his book, Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution.
[17:08] The dangers of dieting in a caloric deficit long-term, and the best ways to change your body composition without damaging your body.
[24:20] The two main theories behind why we age, the exciting discoveries and innovations that are taking place around aging, and the science behind Senolytics.
[40:01] The many functions of Senolytics, and what you can expect from taking them based on your particular circumstances.
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Brian “Uncle B” Ayers is a Sexual Performance Coach, Youtuber, and Founder of the company GoodWood. In this episode, Drew chats with Brian about surprising trends that reveal a massive decline in men’s sexual health, the driving factors behind achieving better sexual performance, simple habits that lead to enhanced performance, and even how practicing meditation can give you stronger erections!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[03:05] How and why Brian became an expert in the field of men’s sexual performance, and the alarming trends concerning men’s sexual health.
[12:55] Brian’s biggest philosophies for achieving a better sex life, and the best daily habits to increase sexual performance.
[25:15] Brian explains the science behind how meditation works to give men stronger erections, and how cardio can actually have a negative effect on testosterone production.
[35:15] Brian’s personal fitness journey, how the aging process changed his approach to sexual wellness, and how he lost 23 pounds in 30 days.
[42:10] The perfect day of preparation for a perfect night of sexual performance.
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Eryn Knight is the VP of Marketing for Good Idea, a company that created a sparkling water product that balances blood sugar, and boosts energy as well as metabolism. In this episode, Drew and Eryn talk about the science behind Good Idea, the importance of blood sugar even for those who are not diabetic, the power of self-experimentation with different types of foods and routines, how to turn data into actionable change, and much much more!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[04:25] Eryn’s childhood, how she became interested in biohacking and health technology, and how Good Idea came to be.
[20:09] Drew’s experiment with Good Idea, how it helped to level his blood sugar after meals, and the many ways that people use Good Idea in their day-to-day lives.
[26:39] A deep-dive into Drew’s experiment, how different foods affect blood sugar, and the best ways to test what works best for your own unique bio-individual body.
[33:54] Drew’s tips for self-experimentation, and how to turn raw data into actionable changes that will ultimately improve every aspect of your wellbeing.
[37:21] The future of Good Idea, the global problem of blood sugar and metabolic disorders, and the importance of blood sugar - even if you aren’t diabetic.
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“Conscience Fitness” is the idea of wanting to better ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually by doing extremely hard things - but from a place of self-love, worthiness, self-awareness, and empathy for ourselves and others. In this episode, Drew talks about his new idea of “Conscience Fitness,” what it looks like to truly operate from a place of self-love, why it’s so important to intentional get out of your comfort zone, and how this idea in practice helped a group of people who participated in an experimental 30-day challenge.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[03:08] Drew’s definition of “Conscience Fitness,” how he learned to approach life from a state of self-love rather than self-hate, and where we can find true happiness.
[08:50] Why short-term uncomfortability leads to long-term happiness, and why it’s so difficult to be uncomfortable.
[14:45] What truly operating from a place of self-love and self-care looks like, and the negative side effects of treating yourself poorly.
[19:30] Where the idea of “Conscience Fitness” came from, and what it looks like in practice.
[28:11] Testimonials from the 30-Day Conscience Fitness Challenge, and the power of transforming your mindset.
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Brandon Talbot is a former professional volleyball player, YouTuber, and the founder of Super Human Performance. In this episode, Drew and Brandon chat about their epic 24 hour Whoop strain challenge, what it was like to be doing physically demanding activities for 24 hours straight, the emotional and mental struggles that they both faced, and even how one of them ended up in the ER! This challenge was absolutely insane, and this podcast gives a unique behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to not only complete a challenge like this, but what it takes to film it as well.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:11] Why Drew and Brandon decided to make a crazy video for Whoop, a behind-the-scenes look at creating a video with a one-man crew, and why both Drew and Brandon love what Whoop does for everyday people.
[14:25] The 24-hour Whoop strain challenge, the crazy activities that Drew and Brandon had to endure, and how Drew handles the emotional aspect of doing extremely difficult things.
[33:53] Brandon’s “misogi” experience, what it’s like swimming with giant Manta Rays, and how Brandon ended up in the ER.
[43:21] Drew’s final score, and Drew and Brandon’s big takeaways from the experience.
[50:10] How Drew found Whoop, and what he loves about their product and the people behind it.
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Nick Bare is a YouTuber, former US Army Infantry Vet, athlete, and Founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition. In this episode of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience, Nick and Drew chat about Nick’s struggles with an eating disorder early in life, his experience as an Army Ranger, why doing hard things is so important, the mindset that leads to long-term success, the ups and downs of building a successful company, and so much more!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[05:24] Nick’s upbringing, his own struggle with an eating disorder at a young age, and what he learned from his recovery.
[16:51] What Nick learned from his time in the military, how he built a huge YouTube channel, and where he got his passion for running.
[27:50] A day in the life of Nick Bare, and Nick’s nutrition strategies for both bulking and cutting.
[36:25] How Nick deals with emotional stress on bad days, and Nick’s powerful mindset that creates mental resilience and long-term consistency.
[45:20] Nick’s supplement company, its mission, and what makes it different from other companies.
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Jim Abrahams is the founder of The Charlie Foundation, and an American Movie Director and Writer, best known for his work on movies such as Airplane! (1980), The Naked Gun (1988), and Hot Shots! (1991). In this intriguing episode, Jim talks about what it was like raising a son with severe epilepsy, the issues with the incentive structure of the modern medical system, and how the keto diet literally transformed his son’s health in a matter of days - completely reversing his epilepsy and all of the symptoms associated with it. Can keto cure epilepsy? The answer might surprise you!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:02] How Jim stumbled into the entertainment industry, and how he ultimately found himself directing some of the most iconic comedy films of his generation.
[16:45] Jim’s son, Charlie, and the struggles of raising a child with severe epilepsy.
[25:40] How Charlie seemed to regress as he grew older, the history of the ketogenic diet as a therapeutic treatment for epilepsy, and how the keto diet completely changed Charlie’s life.
[36:23] The types of food that Charlie ate, and the reasons why the keto diet and nutrition are often never a consideration for medical professionals.
[42:39] The Charlie Foundation, how they are working to bring awareness of the keto diet to people who suffer from epilepsy as well as the medical community, and where Charlie is now.
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Michael Brandt is a biohacker, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder/CEO of H.V.M.N. In this episode of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience, Drew and Michael chat about Michael’s background as an athlete, product manager at Youtube, Professor of Brand Strategy, and ultimately his journey into entrepreneurship. They also discuss the founding of H.V.M.N., the evolution of ketone esters, and how they are working to bring this incredible nutrition technology to the masses. If you have ever wondered how ketone esters could supercharge your brain and body, then you don’t want to miss this episode!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[04:02] Michael’s background in running, why he loves it, and how he stumbled into the role of co-founding and becoming the CEO of H.V.M.N.
[11:55] Why endurance runners are adopting the ketogenic diet in order to promote metabolic flexibility, and the story behind how H.V.M.N. was founded.
[24:09] Why ketone esters were historically so expensive, Michael’s experience on Shark Tank, and how ketone esters may be utilized by everyday people in the future.
[33:05] The process of building H.V.M.N., the difficulty of scaling a start-up with a widely unknown product, and how Michael incorporates Ketone I.Q. in his daily life.
[39:20] How ketone esters have been shown to improve sleep and recovery, and other unique uses for ketone esters.
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JJ Peterson is a Certified Fitness Instructor, Founder/Owner of Clean Simple Eats, and made an appearance on season one the “Fit to Fat to Fit” tv show as a personal trainer. In this episode, Drew chats with another show participant, JJ, about his experiences on the show, the biggest lessons that he learned, and how those lessons were ultimately integrated and are still being drawn upon today in his thriving business. Like the other trainers that Drew has interviewed so far, the unforeseen emotional and mental aspects of gaining weight were the toughest for JJ to overcome, but he was able to overcome it with a balanced, clean diet that his wife developed. In this episode, JJ not only shares the structure of his diet that led to his impressive weight-loss, but he also shares many tips and tricks that helped to to overcome his mental and emotional hurdles as well.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:05] JJ’s background, what led him to accept a role as a trainer on the “Fit to Fat to Fit” show, and his biggest surprise as he gained weight on the show.
[10:44] JJ’s biggest disappointment when his episode aired, and the structure of the weight-loss phase of his journey.
[18:15] The evolution of JJ’s business after the show, and how he and his wife incorporate the lessons that they learned into their business.
[24:45] The connection between physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual transformation, and how gaining weight affected JJ’s ability to be a great father to his kids.
[32:37] How trainers can learn empathy without going to the extreme of doing a Fit2Fat2Fit experiment, and the importance of doing inner work before beginning a transformation journey.
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Felicia Romero is a Fitness Business Mentor, Podcast Host, former gym owner and competitive bodybuilder, and she appeared in season two of Drew’s show “Fit to Fat to Fit.” In this episode, Drew and Felicia talk about her experience on the show, the hardest parts of gaining and losing weight, as well as the biggest lessons that she learned after having time to look back and reflect on what she endured. This episode focuses heavily on the mental and emotional aspects of gaining and losing weight, as well as some great strategies to overcome the mental hurdles that you will inevitably face!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[03:36] A summary of Felicia’s “Fit to Fat to Fit” episode, and the hardest aspects of gaining weight during the show.
[09:42] Felicia explains why the mental side of gaining weight was the most difficult for her to overcome, and her biggest insights from the weight-gain phase of the show.
[20:10] What it was like for Felicia to start losing weight again, the important difference between weight loss and fat loss, and the aftermath of her episode airing.
[28:44] The biggest takeaways from Felicia’s experience on the show, and where she is today.
[37:20] Healing deep wounds, why it’s so important to do true inner work, and the key to overcoming patterns that we can’t seem to control.
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H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!
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Carrie Cox is a photographer, writer, and was formerly a trainer that was casted on the “Fit to Fat to Fit” TV show. In this episode, Drew and Carrie talk about her time on the show, the dark places that gaining and losing weight took her, and how hitting rock bottom literally changed Carrie’s life forever. While Carrie’s experience was largely one of heart-break and suffering, she ultimately found herself on a path of healing the deep wounds that she didn’t even know existed, and forgiveness of not only herself - but those that had inflicted the deepest of her wounds. Her story is inspiring, insightful, and a testament to the power of forgiveness.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:38] Why Carrie signed up for the Fit to Fat to Fit TV show, her vexatious experience on the show, and the value of facing your deepest fears.
[14:10] The dark places that Carrie endured when losing weight, how she learned to show up for herself, and the backlash that she faced after the show aired.
[26:22] How Carrie ultimately arrived at a place of acceptance, and the importance of forgiving yourself and others when on a path of healing.
[35:08] Carrie’s experience of being raised Mormon, how women are often programmed to think a certain way when raised within organized religion, and where Carrie is at today in life.
[41:03] The biggest takeaway from Carrie’s Fit2Fat2Fit experience, and her challenge to every listener.
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Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping!
H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!
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Sheleana Aiyana is a Spiritual Counselor, Founder of Rising Woman, and Author of the book, “Becoming The One.” In this powerful episode, Drew and Sheleana dive deep into the world of self-discovery, spirituality, and relationships. They dig into how to recognize and break toxic inherited relationship patterns, they explore when you should fight for a relationship versus end it, and even chat about setting healthy boundaries and expectations in a relationship - something that is often overlooked, yet crucial in a successful conscious relationship. If you want your relationship to be your happy place, then you don’t want to miss this episode!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:30] A brief summary of Sheleana’s chaotic upbringing, and how repeating the patterns of her childhood ultimately led her down a path of deep self-reflection and healing.
[14:47] Why it is so hard for people to learn how to love themselves to healing and happiness, the importance of treating a relationship as an “energy center,” and why now is the best time in history to build conscious and intentional relationships.
[26:40] Sheleana’s advice for those considering divorce or ending a relationship, and what the process of “becoming the one” looks like.
[36:02] Trauma vs. adversity, why you don’t have to experience trauma to grow, and the importance of creating strong, healthy families.
[43:00] Sheleana’s approach to establishing core values, how to healthily establish non-negotiables, and setting realistic expectations in relationships.
SPONSORS:
Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping!
H.V.M.N. — Ketones are nature’s superfuel, proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more. Developed alongside the U.S. military and top universities, Ketone-IQ™ delivers all those benefits in one drink. No caffeine, no sugar—just clean, on-demand energy for superior physical and cognitive performance. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 10% off of your order!
SHOW LINKS:
Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey
Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com
Miray is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vivoo, a revolutionary company that utilizes urine testing to learn your body’s needs and provide personalized solutions to optimize your health. Melisa is a Dietician Nutritionist, and is currently the Nutrition and Wellness expert at Vivoo. In this episode, Drew chats with Miray and Melisa about the unique technology that Vivoo has developed, how it helps everyone from elite athletes to wellness enthusiasts optimize their body, and they even give specific actionable advice on how to improve common deficiencies that you may not even be aware of! Your body is constantly telling you it’s needs, but how are you listening?
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:15] Miray and Melisa’s backgrounds in bioengineering and medicine, and the story behind why Vivoo was developed.
[05:30] How Vivoo’s urine testing compares to blood testing, what makes Vivoo so unique compared to other urine testing products, and the large number of parameters that can be tested and tracked instantly from the comfort of your own home.
[15:07] What causes oxidative stress, and how it can be resolved on a case-to-case basis by tracking your data throughout the week.
[22:14] Specific advice on how to generally improve each parameter score that can be tested with Vivoo.
[37:04] The future of urine testing, and the exciting upcoming technology and services that we may see in the future surrounding at-home testing and actionable ways to use your data to improve personal wellness.
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Vivoo — Vivoo is a wellness-tech innovation company that develops, improves, and offers personalized products using state-of-the-art technology. They have developed the first at-home urine test & mobile application. It tracks 9 wellness parameters: Vitamin C, Magnesium, Salinity, Oxidative Stress, Calcium, pH, Hydration, Ketones, and Proteins. Best of all, it provides customized lifestyle and nutritional advice based on user results to take action on their health and wellness. Results are shared in just 90 seconds from the comfort of your home. Vivoo's mission is to make health data more accessible and understandable for all consumers worldwide, empowering them to live better lives. Use the code “drew30” at checkout for 30% off of your order.
Spartan Race — Spartan is an extreme wellness platform helping humans become unbreakable. Spartan Race hosts a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances that are designed to test you physically, mentally, and reveal your unbreakable potential one epic obstacle at a time. Use code “fit25” for 25% off of any race at checkout!
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Megan Bruneau is a therapist, executive coach, and podcast host. Furthermore, she has been Drew’s therapist for the past few years! In this episode, Drew and Megan chat about why we develop coping mechanisms, the power of learning to regulate your emotions, the importance of experiencing pain rather than numbing it, the role of psychedelics in therapy, and much more!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:03] Megan’s childhood, how she came to love helping others, and her own struggles with an eating disorder.
[18:58] The reason that people develop coping mechanisms, the true power of regulating your emotions, and how Megan ultimately overcame her eating disorder.
[35:31] The significance of spirituality in Megan’s recovery process, and how society often pushes people to neglect their health in favor of looking a certain way.
[44:18] How to feel painful emotions without struggling against them, and the benefits of therapy that are often portrayed as weak or “emotional.”
[53:50] The future role of psychedelics in therapy, and the proper way to approach their use.
SPONSORS:
Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping!
Spartan Race — Spartan is an extreme wellness platform helping humans become unbreakable. Spartan Race hosts a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances that are designed to test you physically, mentally, and reveal your unbreakable potential one epic obstacle at a time. Use code “fit25” for 25% off of any race at checkout!
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Michael Easter is an author, speaker, professor, and adventurer. His book, “The Comfort Crisis,” explores the human evolutionary need to be challenged, and uncovers a blueprint for leveraging uncomfortability to unlock your happy, healthy, wild self. In this episode, Drew and Michael delve deep into topics such as human development, once-in-a lifetime adventures to the arctic, and techniques for leveraging uncomfortability throughout daily life to unlock your true potential.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[03:45] Where Michael got inspiration for his book, why being uncomfortable is involved in all areas of human growth, and the powerful idea of “misogi.”
[18:47] How our biology is actually working against us in an age of technology, and what the future of health looks like as technology continues to remove the need for movement and uncomfortability.
[25:08] Michael tells the story of his epic misogi in which he spent over a month trekking through the arctic backcountry hunting Caribou.
[37:20] The power of leveraging intentional discomfort in your daily life, and some practical ways that you can begin to implement discomfort to unlock your true potential.
[47:37] One of the best exercises based on human evolution, and why you should add “rucking” to your weekly routine.
SPONSORS:
Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping!
Spartan Race — Spartan is an extreme wellness platform helping humans become unbreakable. Spartan Race hosts a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances that are designed to test you physically, mentally, and reveal your unbreakable potential one epic obstacle at a time. Use code “fit25” for 25% off of any race at checkout!
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Chris is a health researcher, writer, and educator focusing on the impact of low carb and keto diets on health and human performance. He holds an M.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science, and is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of BioCoach. In this educational episode, Drew and Chris discuss the most recent science behind the Keto diet, how our understanding of nutrition has dramatically changed over the past decade, the best applications of Keto, and even how Keto, and some exciting new Keto related products, are radically changing the way that we think about overall wellness and brain health. If you want to get up-to-date with the latest Keto science, or simply learn more about what actually happens to the body on Keto, then you don’t want to miss this episode!
HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:07] Why Chris decided to study nutrition in Graduate School, and the science that he discovered which ultimately led to him to build an educational brand around the Ketogenic diet.
[11:45] How our understanding of the Keto diet has changed over the past seven years, and the most misunderstood macro in the fitness industry.
[25:48] Chris explains the many different applications of keto, which ranges from performance athletics to working parents that are simply trying to stay healthy or lose weight.
[32:55] The best ways to utilize exogenous ketones and ketone esters, and the many ways that they can improve cognitive function, boost mood, and how they may even benefit those who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries.
[45:30] Learning to live with a newborn baby, and the surprising science behind how sleep deprivation negatively affects the body.
SPONSORS:
Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping!
Spartan Race — Spartan is an extreme wellness platform helping humans become unbreakable. Spartan Race hosts a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances that are designed to test you physically, mentally, and reveal your unbreakable potential one epic obstacle at a time. Use code “fit25” for 25% off of any race at checkout!
SHOW LINKS:
Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey
Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com