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The B.rad Podcast
Join Brad Kearns, New York Times bestselling author, world #1 ranked masters 60+ high jumper, Speedgolf world record holder, and former world #3 ranked pro triathlete, in pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life. Brad delivers an engaging mix of step-by-step education on important health topics like staying fit, strong and powerful as you age; transforming diet to lose body fat and increase energy; sort through hype and misinformation to make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes…
Episodes
The B.rad PodcastMark Allen: Reflections On Sport & Life From The Zen Master (and a joint interview for Shed Talks YouTube!)
Mark and I go way back to our days on the professional triathlon circuit where Mark was the greatest triathlete on the planet and an absolute master of one of…
The B.rad PodcastReflections Inspired By Dr. Ron Sinha on the “Hedonic Treadmill” and Rumination (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Have you ever wondered just how much physical stress and emotions affect your body? Referencing back to a previous show with Dr. Ron Sinha, who has…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Paul Saladino: The Carnivore Code
Welcome back Dr. Paul for show #2! Our first discussion messed with my head forever, as the case Paul presents for a nose-to-tail carnivore diet is extremely…
The B.rad PodcastDeveloping a Fun, Energizing, Sustainable, Non-Intimidating Morning Routine (Breather Episode with Brad)
Morning routines are all the rage these days, with lifestyle gurus claiming that you can crush all the objectives in your hectic day if you can just do some…
The B.rad PodcastSharon Brown on the Benefits Of Bone Broth
Sharon is the Founder and CEO of Bonafide Provisions, makers of the number one selling frozen bone broth in America. We will learn all about the amazing amino…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A - Lifestyle Behaviors To Support Training, Honoring Digestive Circadian Rhythm, and Reconciling Aerobic Versus Intensity. (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Lots of great stuff to cover today as I continue to go through all of the great questions you’ve submitted so far. We start with a question from a…
The B.rad PodcastSlowing Down, Redefining Success, And Pursuing A Long, Happy, Healthy Life (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) This show is inspired by a great article by Andrew Merle titled, “What Is Success Anyway?”. The author offers 7 insights that I cover with my added…
The B.rad PodcastAndrew MacNaughton #2: Health vs. Fitness, Challenging Fixed Beliefs, Diet Experimentation, and How Sacrifices For Healthy Living Aren’t Really Sacrifices
I catch up with my old-time triathlon compatriot Andrew MacNaughton, who retired from the pro circuit a year before I did, which made him that much smarter…
The B.rad PodcastSurprising Parenting Tips, Part 2 (The Importance of Perseverance Through Struggle) (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) This show will help you understand the importance of perseverance (aka grit) and illuminate how easily youth are getting off track today due to the…
The B.rad PodcastThe Keto Diet: Everything You Need to Know and Succeed, and Not Screw Up!
Keto is Krazy, man! Everywhere you look there's a new book, video or Internet article about the amazing ketogenic diet and the magical results you get if you…
The B.rad PodcastSurprising Parenting Tips, Part 1 (Inverse Power of Praise) (Breather Episode with Brad)
The Get Over Yourself podcast is branching out into the topic of parenting tips, whoopee! In 2007, I read a landmark article in New York magazine called…
The B.rad PodcastTawnee Prazak Part 2: Tales From Van Life, Cold/Hot Water Therapy, And Why Moderation Isn’t Enough
In part 2 of my conversation with Tawnee, we start off with a discussion about cold therapy and heat therapy. As many of you know, cold plunges have been an…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A - Blue Light, Negative Ions, And How Protein/Carb Ratios Affect Keto (Breather Episode with Brad)
Welcome to the very first dedicated Q&A show for the Get Over Yourself podcast! It’s been a pleasure to review all the email commentary and feedback. Hopefully…
The B.rad PodcastTawnee Prazak and Brad: Reflections on Healing From Tragedy Blended With Tips For Athletic Peak Performance, Diet, Recovery, And Testosterone
Tawnee is the popular host of the long-running Endurance Planet podcast, accomplished amateur triathlete, and respected coach. She is one of the queens of the…
The B.rad Podcast10 Reasons why I'm Better, Stronger, & Faster in 2019 (And Need to Improve Some Areas Too), Part 2 (Breather Episode with Brad)
Welcome to part two of the 2019 wrap up show covering 10 disparate healthy lifestyle practices that are really working for me currently. Please listen to part…
The B.rad PodcastAndre Obradovic: Important Reflections Being a Better Father, A Masters Athlete, And Balancing Peak Performance Ambitions With A Little “No Worries, Mate” Flavor
I am pleased to introduce you to a very colorful and insightful life coach, multisport coach, speaker, elite amateur triathlete and life philosopher, Andre…
The B.rad PodcastThe Hacking Of The American Mind - Brad Discusses Dr. Robert Lustig's Book (Breather Episode with Brad)
Enjoy my summary of Dr. Robert Lustig's excellent book, The Hacking Of The American Mind. Sir Roger Bannister said, “Struggle gives meaning and richness to…
The B.rad PodcastAnat Peri: Personal Transformation Retreats
“Where Are You Setting?,” Anat asks of you right now. Yes, it’s a big question and one of the most important ones you will ever ask yourself in your life…
The B.rad Podcast10 Reasons why I'm Better, Stronger, & Faster in 2019 (And Need to Improve Some Areas Too), Part 1 (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Why not end 2019 with a bang and two-part wrap up show with some observations about what has worked for me in recent times and hopefully some tips…
The B.rad PodcastThe Lasting Benefits Of A Morning Routine
It’s easy to talk about the benefits of a good morning routine, but actually sticking to it is another story. However, I firmly believe that anyone is capable…
The B.rad PodcastCompound Time: Prioritizing Health, Balance, Education, And Focus. (Breather Episode with Brad)
In this episode, I share key points from a brilliant article by Michael Simmons about compound time. He implores you to think outside the box and look at…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Tommy Wood, Part 3: Sensible Lifestyle Priorities Instead of Biohacking Obsession, The Benefits Of Both Carnivore And Plant Based Eating, And Why Enough Testosterone Is Important But More Is Not Better
I travel to the beautiful University of Washington campus to speak with recently anointed Professor Tommy Wood. This interview was an urgent priority because…
The B.rad PodcastBlip Show: Cate Shanahan
The best thing about having a guest like Dr. Cate on the show is that she is not afraid to speak her mind - our conversations are a zero BS zone, where truth…
The B.rad PodcastHealth Benefits And Training Effect Of Sauna Therapy (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) I don’t know about you but I can’t make it through the cold winter days without access to either a sauna or a hot tub. Once I get a little chill…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Cate Shanahan: How to Become Cancer-Proof!
Dr. Cate Shanahan, author of Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, pulls no punches when discussing how our conventional view of screening and treating cancer could…
The B.rad PodcastConstrained Model of Energy Expenditure and The Compensation Theory (Breather Episode with Brad)
Did you know we humans have an upper limit on the amount of energy we can burn each day? Not only that, but we will engage in assorted mechanisms to stay under…
The B.rad PodcastBrock Armstrong: How To Weigh Less, Recover More, Have An Exit Strategy For Fitness And Life Goals, And The Purpose Of Life Itself
I welcome my old friend, and longtime audio mentor Brock Armstrong, host of the Get Fit Guy podcast and co-creator of an innovative weight loss coaching course…
The B.rad PodcastTiger Woods' Work-Play Ethic (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) This breather show is all about examining work ethic and work-play balance through the lens of legendary golfer, Tiger Woods. An athlete since he…
The B.rad PodcastRip Esselstyn: The Plant Strong Movement, Challenging Your Beliefs, And The Magical Peak Performance State Called “The Feel”
Get ready for a very unusual podcast with my old friend and former professional triathlon circuit cohort Rip Esselstyn. After our swim, bike, and run journeys…
The B.rad PodcastWilliam Shewfelt: Waking Up at 4:30am To Anchor A Productive Day, And The Deep Wisdom Of Bodybuilders (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) As promised on the Get Over Yourself podcast, we go where no modern media has gone before. After wrapping up a great interview about the carnivore…
The B.rad PodcastWilliam Shewfelt: Carnivore Diet Insights and Experience, Prioritizing Your Day, And Finding Your Behavior Anchors
William enjoys the extreme honor of being on the show for a third time, a great opportunity to check back in and get refocused because this dude is super…
The B.rad PodcastPractical Tips To Live A Simple, Focused, Successful Lifestyle In the Model of Investor Legend Warren Buffett (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Writer Michael Simmons breaks everything down everything for us in this fantastic Medium.com article so we can incorporate the most useful and…
The B.rad PodcastScott Nelson: All About Red Light Therapy
Scott Nelson is the co-founder of Joovv, makers of photobiomodulation devices, aka red light therapy. If you have biohacking fatigue by now, don’t worry. Red…
The B.rad PodcastAvoiding Recovery Debt and Adrenaline Dominance (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) On the heels of the previous breather show about the constrained model of energy expenditure, I talk about what happens when you ignore these…
The B.rad PodcastScott Zagarino: Life Lessons And Inspiration From The Triathlon Ironwar
Scott Zagarino is the mastermind behind the “1989TheStory.com” project, a historical account of the greatest triathlon race of all time. In the aftermath of…
The B.rad PodcastPlaying Speedgolf Championships In Oppressive Heat: Striking A Healthy Balance Between Competitive Intensity And Self-Preservation (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) I talk about my favorite subject of Speedgolf and reflect on the battle between positive and negative thoughts when pushing your body to its limits…
The B.rad PodcastTriathlon Legends Mark Allen and Dave Scott Discuss The Epic 1989 Ironwar
What a great honor to connect with two legends of triathlon on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the greatest triathlon race of all time and what many…
The B.rad PodcastInspiration From Warren Buffet and Setting Healthy Financial Responsibility Goals (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Pursue your passions, be of service, make a contribution to the planet aligned with the highest expression of your talents! Don’t you love all the…
The B.rad PodcastWilliam Shewfelt: How To Get Shredded On The Carnivore Diet
William and I finally succeed in transitioning over to talk about his current area of passion and focus - becoming shredded and helping others achieve their…
The B.rad PodcastWhat Are The Happiest, Healthiest Countries? Hint: The USA Is Draggin’ Ass (Breather Episode with Brad)
The World Happiness Report is the ultimate authority on global happiness, ranking 156 countries by their happiness levels. It’s pretty interesting looking at…
The B.rad PodcastDeirdre Fitzpatrick: Sacramento’s News Queen
Deirdre is the Queen of Sacramento News with an impressive 20 year run as the morning anchor and particular feature reporter focusing on all things health. I…
The B.rad PodcastThe Truth About Overtraining and the Stress Response (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) We all know about the importance of working out. But what is equally important is how you exercise - otherwise, you could fall into the…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Phil Maffetone: The Future of Athletic Peak Performance
My eye-opening conversation with this radical thinker continues, and we focus on an interesting subject, the future of athletic peak performance. Back when…
The B.rad PodcastCarnivore Experiment Insights (Breather Episode with Brad)
Expanding on my show with Dr. Paul Saladino, “The Carnivore Diet to End Human Suffering, Challenge Your Fixed Beliefs, and Live a Radical Life,” I share…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Phil Maffetone: Avoiding The Ills Of Modern Society
Dr. Phil Maffetone is a legend in the world of endurance training, for he has been advocating for a healthy approach to peak athletic performance for decades…
The B.rad PodcastManaging Digital Distraction and Hyper-connectivity And Staying Focused, Productive, and Stress-Balanced, Part 2 (Breather Episode with Brad)
In part 2 of this breather show, I dive even deeper into the topic of how to manage digital distraction and hyper-connectivity. I get honest about the shit…
The B.rad PodcastLuke Shanahan on Understanding the Function of Everything That You Do
Luke busts out of the gate with a hilarious freestyle rap of the rich arrogant entrepreneur buying and sellin’ companies, houses, and private jets. After five…
The B.rad PodcastManaging Digital Distraction and Hyper-connectivity While Staying Focused, Productive, and Stress-Balanced, Part 1 (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) This is a pretty important topic, and it’s something we all deal with daily. I talk through some great articles on the subject and offer a bunch of…
The B.rad PodcastSetting Things Straight With Dr. Cate Shanahan
Switch the B.S. meter to the “on” position, and listen to the wise and powerful Dr. Cate (DrCate.com) address many myths and misconceptions about keto and…
The B.rad PodcastHow to get started with micro-workouts. Now is the time! (Breather Episode with Brad)
I introduce the fantastic breakthrough fitness concept that I’ve been doing more and more of in recent years: micro workouts. Micro workouts are explosive fits…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Cate Shanahan – Learning the Four Healthiest Food Categories You Need to Eat From!
Dr. Cate is second to none as a health resource, period. Does anyone else blend her disparate interests of hands-on patient care during her long career as a…
The B.rad PodcastThe Importance of a Pitch Dark Sleeping Experience and Sunlight in The Morning (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) As you can tell by the title, this breather show is all about sleep – and the specifics of sleep. That means: how you sleep, what your habits are…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Mark Cucuzella on “The Biggest Mistake in Human History”
The biggest mistake in human history!? What is he talking about? We will get to that, and more in this very thoughtful show with Dr. Mark, pioneering physician…
The B.rad PodcastThe Incredible Micro-Workout And Other Time-Efficient Fitness Tips (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) For the past 10 years, I have modified my fitness regimen away from narrow endurance focus (including the extremely health-destructive chronic…
The B.rad PodcastTippy Wyatt: A Long Journey to YouTube Sensation
I first encountered the remarkable Tippy Wyatt after she contacted me to pitch an idea for a keto cookbook. Well, turns out that not only were we living in the…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Ron Sinha On Aging Gracefully (Breather Episode with Brad)
I keep the tape running as Dr. Ron and continue to talk, going into a discussion about longevity, some concerns related to menopause, when heart disease risk…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Ron Sinha: On Medicine And Mindset
Fasten your seat belts for an incredibly fast-moving, wide-ranging, and deeply impactful show from Dr. Ron. This guy has fought a valiant battle against dated…
The B.rad PodcastDiet Tips for Healthy Aging & Longevity (Breather Episode with Brad)
This show goes into more detail about dietary strategies to ditch unhealthy modern foods and dabble in the various popular ancestral style strategies. This…
The B.rad PodcastHiking Podcast with Jake Taylor
I’m the subject of Jake’s interview — on how I became a pro triathlete! Jake Taylor hosts a very cool podcast called 5GQ: 5 Good Questions. He has an…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Gives an Overview of Healthy Living Anti-Aging Tips (Breather Episode with Brad))
Let’s make things simple with a big picture look at the most urgent and beneficial lifestyle practices you can implement right now to have more energy and…