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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 PodcastDr. Cate Shanahan: Dark Calories - The Health-Destructive Effects Of Vegetable Oils And How To Eradicate Them And Reclaim Your Health
It’s time to welcome back to the show for the third time, my good friend Dr. Cate Shanahan on the occasion of the publication of her latest, sensational book!…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Crash&Burn Patterns, Grinding Teeth, and Cravings
Welcome to the continuation of our series of breather shows on overtraining symptoms! It’s been a little while, and hopefully you haven’t been overtraining in…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Answers Questions From College Students About Health, Fitness, And Career Journey, Part 2
College students pepper me with more thoughtful questions! In this episode, I discuss melatonin supplements, overcoming knee pain, and a lengthy discussion of…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Honoring Easy Workouts And Rest Days (Inspired by Kipchoge)
In this show, we’re focusing on what easy workouts and rest days really mean for us mere mortals trying to improve our performance—not only in endurance…
The B.rad PodcastJohn Gray: Sex, Hugs, and Rock-Solid Relationship Tips: How Couples Can Regain Lost Magic Quickly
I'm pleased to celebrate with you on the occasion of publishing our 500th episode of the B.rad podcast! Since launching in 2018, it's been great fun to connect…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Correctly Polarize "80/20" Your Training
It’s time to talk about polarized training—a popular training concept often referred to as the “80/20 principle.” Unfortunately, many athletes have…
The B.rad PodcastBrad’s Precision Medicine Experience With Wild Health
Get ready to go deep into the cutting edge of health optimization that is customized precision medicine! I discuss my personal experience with WildHealth.com…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Relationship Communication Tips From John Gray
We have more relationship tips inspired by John Gray for listening and communicating in today’s episode! Tune in to hear what John has to say about giving…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Answers Questions From College Students About Health, Fitness, And Career Journey (Part 1)
My old friend Courtney on the east coast has me occasionally speak to her college students studying health and fitness. As part of their assignment, they…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Male and Female Relationship Assignments From John Gray
It’s a breather show with insights from Dr. John Gray (author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus) because we can never get enough reminders, primers…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Kearns: Hard Work Is Overrated, Kobe And Tiger Are Embellishing, And Young Athletes Need More Rest
Is hard work overrated? I share my thoughts on this in today’s episode, which I was inspired to record after watching a TikTok video a friend sent me about the…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Advice And Inspiration From John Gray About Reigniting Relationship Spark And Optimizing Sex Hormones
Hey listeners, I thought that my introduction to my upcoming fourth interview with Dr. John Gray would be a wonderful breather show to entice you to listen to…
The B.rad PodcastLouise Digby: How Aging Women Can Lose Body Fat
Listeners, please welcome Louise Digby to the show, from all the way over from the UK! It is so nice to connect with an international guest like Louise and to…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: The Truth Behind Running Overuse Injuries
Did you know that there is no data that has ever been presented that has shown that elevated, cushioned shoes prevent running injuries? In this podcast, we’re…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Kearns: The Importance Of Developing The Aerobic System
I want to talk about the concept of aerobic deficiency—something that is very common, even amongst very fit, high-performing athletes. Aerobic deficiency (a…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Why Slowing Down Will Help You Go Faster
In this breather show, you will learn how slowing down can actually help you go faster, which is a crucial subject to gain a deep understanding and…
The B.rad PodcastDeconstructing Dr. Tommy Wood; Developing Metabolic Efficiency And A Healthy Gut For The Win! (Part 2)
I am pleased to introduce a rebroadcast of my Deconstructing Dr. Tommy Wood Insights, part 2 show! This episode covers a variety of topics, such as gut health…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Cardiac Symptoms Of Overtraining
Welcome to a new episode in the ongoing series of symptoms and signs of overreaching, overtraining, and burnout! This content has been inspired by the amazing…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Kearns: Thoughts About The $2 Million Longevity Man Bryan Johnson
My thoughts on the $2 million dollar anti-aging man? You’ll hear them all in this episode—I’m talking about Bryan Johnson and his highly debated lifestyle. You…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Could Libido Be The Single Best Regulator Of Training Stress-Rest Balance In Training?
Welcome to another episode in the continuing series about signs and symptoms of overtraining, overreaching, and impending burnout. As you’ll hear in this…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Kearns: How Therapeutic Cold Exposure Can Literally Reverse Aging
We’re going to get really science-y in today’s episode, but thanks to my former podcast guest Dude Spellings and his brilliant interpretations of the research…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Twitchy Muscles, Skin Problems, Sore Throats
In this show, we continue our discussion about symptoms of overtraining. The symptoms discussed in today’s show however, are particularly important because…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Casey Means: Good Energy, Mitochondrial Health, And How To Overcome Our Broken Medical System
Get ready for a powerful, informative, and passionate show with my good friend, Dr. Casey Means! It’s been four years since our first show, and Dr. Casey is…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Cortisol, Digestion, And Menstruation
Here we go with another breather show in this series about overtraining symptoms, warning signs, and ways to take corrective action. As you can tell by the…
The B.rad PodcastQ&A: Optimal Sprint Duration, Genetics Of Sleep, Blue Zones Hype Vs. Truth, Brad Being Honest
Great questions from listeners in this Q&A show, including the subtle and natural taste of B.rad Superfuel versus most ultra-sweet proteins, walking barefoot…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Overtraining Symptoms Series - Thirst, Overheating, Frequent Urination, And Sodium-Potassium Imbalance
Welcome to another addition in our long series of commentary about the comprehensive signs of overreaching and overtraining. This content is inspired by the…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Judson Brandeis: Should I Go On Hormone Replacement? And Popular Protocols For Perfecting Penile Performance
I am so pleased to welcome Dr. Judson Brandeis, America’s favorite urologist, back to the show for a second interview! His Brandeis MD clinic is at the…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Are Muscle Cramps Indicative Of Overtraining?
There are two main types of cramps: sudden-onset and a severe localized cramp of a specific muscle (e.g., the right calf) is more likely due to central nervous…
The B.rad PodcastQ&A: Fueling During Endurance Exercise, Losing Fat Quickly, Calcium Scans For Athletes, Adjusting MAF Heart Rates
In this Q&A, I share the story of an ultra-endurance athlete who improved their health and lowered blood pressure by adding meat to their diet, if we need to…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Symptoms of Overtraining During Workouts
It’s important to pay close attention at all times to symptoms of overreaching and overtraining and take corrective action immediately (this is true for both…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Elisha Goldstein - Mindfulness In The Age Of Distractibility And Hyper-Connectivity
I have an awesome and beautiful rebroadcast episode for you today from Dr. Elisha Goldstein—founder of the Center for Mindful Living in Los Angeles, CA, along…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Understand Overreaching As Adaptive, But Dangerous
“Overreaching” is a popular term to describe a period of escalated training that generates fitness improvements or competitive success, but which is not…
The B.rad PodcastBrad: Forget The Diet Wars! Focus On "Perform, Recover"
I have had it with the stupid diet wars, so it’s time for a rant and an episode highlighting the big picture perspective of leading a healthy, active…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: The Biochemistry Of Overtraining Audio
It’s important to understand how the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis works relating to the stress response, particularly how we abuse delicate fight…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Tommy Wood And Sensible Healthy Living Suggestions
It’s time for a rebroadcast of Dr. Tommy Wood content! I can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Tommy—he gives so much sensible, easy to understand health…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Cultivate Intuition To Prevent Overtraining
In this episode, you will hear some big picture insights about overreaching and overtraining. You will learn about the various symptoms of overtraining so you…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Kearns: Brad's Blood Test Recommendations For Males Aging Gracefully
In this episode, I share my recommendations for blood testing for health, disease screening, and peak performance with particular relevance to fitness-minded…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: The Health And Performance Risks Of Overtraining
It may not be everyone’s favorite subject, but we’ve got to talk about overtraining because of how important it is to have a heightened awareness and pay…
The B.rad PodcastAto Boldon: The Journey From World Champion Sprinter To World Champion Broadcaster
I am so excited to introduce a unique and super interesting, lively, talkative guest—Ato Boldon! Track & Field fans will recognize Ato since he is one of the…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Lion Martinez - The World's Fastest Masters Sprinter
Listeners, you know how much I love to talk about sprinting and recommend adding sprinting (truly explosive, all-out, maximum efforts) to your training regimen…
The B.rad PodcastJillian Turecki: How To Choose the Best Partner, Overcome Relationship Ruts, And Get Out Of Your Head To Achieve Relationship Breakthroughs
Relationship coach Jillian Turecki is here to share incredible advice to help you realize how you can choose the best partner for yourself, help you navigate…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Four Ways To Turn Your Life Around Right Away!
Happy 2024! In the first episode of the new year, we’re talking about four ways you can turn your life around—right now. From sleep to fitness to lifestyle and…
The B.rad PodcastLion Martinez: How To Sprint Correctly And Other Tips From The World's Fastest Human Over Age 45
I am so excited to introduce the fastest human who has ever lived on the planet over age 45—world record holder in Masters 100 meters, Lion Martinez from…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: The Primal Blueprint Laws 6-10 Overview
“Modern life leaves our minds restless and underutilized.” Here we go with part two of the quick overview of the 10 Primal Blueprint lifestyle laws! In part…
The B.rad PodcastBrad: Why Breakfast Is Making A Comeback For Your Active, Energetic Lifestyle
“Breakfast is the important meal of the day,” according to decades-long conventional wisdom—however, this notion has been slammed in recent years along with…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: The Primal Blueprint Laws 1-5 Overview
How about a quick overview of the 10 magnificent Primal Blueprint lifestyle laws? In this episode, you’ll hear an overview of the first five. The Primal…
The B.rad PodcastVanessa Spina: Eating More Protein For More Muscle, Less Fat, And Better Cognitive Function
Please welcome Vanessa Spina, The Ketogenic Girl, host of the Optimal Protein podcast, and author of the best-seller Keto Essentials. In this show, Vanessa, a…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Dopamine - Learn The Difference Between Beneficial Pursuits And Health-Destructive Pursuits
Let’s talk about dopamine—specifically beneficial vs. health destructive dopamine pursuits. We hear about this wonderful chemical (often referred to as the…
The B.rad PodcastBrad Kearns and Dr. Joy Kong: Natural Testosterone Optimization (Syndicated From The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast)
“If it has a fragrance, it has estrogenic influences on your body.” In this episode syndicated from Joy Kong’s podcast, I share the wisdom I’ve gained from…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Triathletes Have Better Self-Regulation Of Body And Brain
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The B.rad PodcastCynthia Thurlow: Recalibrating From Overly-Stressful Life to "Phase 2" Balance And Gratitude
I am so pleased to present this awesome show with my good friend Cynthia Thurlow, health personality, Everyday Wellness podcast host, and best-selling author!…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Quick Tips For A Fantastic Evening Sleep (It Starts In The Morning)
There is so much to say about the centerpiece of all health aspirations and endeavors, sleep—everything flows downstream from getting an awesome night of sleep…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Grayson Wickham: Improving Mobility, Healing Injuries, And Being More Active Movement Vault
Dr. Grayson Wickham is here to help us learn how to stretch better, fix pain, and improve flexibility & mobility with the Movement Vault app. The topic of…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Relationship Tips - The Real Issue Behind Dirty Dishes Driving Divorce
More relationship talk and tips in this show as I focus on the viral article, “My Wife Divorced Me Because I Left Dishes By The Sink” and how the day-to-day…
The B.rad PodcastQ&A: Increasing Carb Intake For Better Performance; Benefits of Electrolyte Drinks; Top 2 Tips For Lifestyle Transformation
Enjoy some thought-provoking questions and great success stories too. This edition of B.rad Q&A highlights my recent fascination with striving for optimal…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Relationship Tips - Always Make The First Overture
In this breather show, I refer to a great article by Anthony Moore titled: “Why Most People Will Never Have Great Relationships” and the piece of advice he and…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Phil Mafffetone: Using Music To B Sharp, Manage Stress, And Save The World
In this episode, Dr. Phil joins me to talk about his book, B Sharp, Your Personal Journey To Expand The Mind, Enhance The Brain, And Age Well, which discusses…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Relationship Tips - Emotional Self Stability as #1 Relationship Attribute
Inspired by some wonderful writing from Kris Gage on Medium, this episode focuses on why emotional self-stability is the #1 relationship attribute, and why…
The B.rad PodcastMark Allen: Consistency Over Perfection, And Other Reflections On Endurance Training
I’m so pleased to welcome Mark Allen back to the show! Mark, aka “The Grip,” is also the greatest triathlete of all time, and he’s here today to share many of…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Are Carbs Cool Again? Part 2 - Ditch Junk Food, Emphasize Nutritious Carbs
In part two of this two-part series on carbs, we continue to examine carbohydrates from a bigger picture perspective, such as why and how low-carb and keto…