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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 PodcastQ&A: More Carbs Boost Testosterone, Stop Counting Macros, Is Fasting Bad For Fit People?
We’re digging into the mail bag this week and answering some listener questions today—thanks to all of you who keep sending in such thoughtful comments and…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Are Carbs Cool Again? Part 1 - Distinguishing Between Processed Carbs And Nutritious Carbs
While carbs have been demonized (and rightfully so) by the ancestral health movement since humans, in general, eat too much processed food and grain-based…
The B.rad PodcastTara Garrison: Overcoming Past Trauma With Gratitude, Appreciating The Journey, And Checkin' Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
I welcome my old friend Tara Garrison to the show to have an inspiring discussion about her incredible weight loss and health journey, her unique and…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: The Evolving Philosophy Of Eat More, Move More
A year and a half ago, I began an experiment and decided to make a deliberate attempt to do away with the restrictive dietary practices that I had adhered to…
The B.rad PodcastBrian Keane: "What Would You Do For Free?" Life Lessons, Fat Loss, And Endurance For Personal Growth
I’m bringing you a lively conversation with Brian Keane today, host of the Brian Keane Podcast, author of two best-selling books, The Fitness Mindset and…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Rethinking Restrictive Diets For Active, Fit People
If you have been rethinking restrictive dietary strategies (such as restricting the time you eat with intermittent fasting, restricting calories, and…
The B.rad PodcastSusan Bratton: The Sexpert Lets It Fly - Hang On For The Ride And Transform Your Sex And Life!
Get ready for one of the most unique, high-energy, and straight-talking guests we’ve ever had—Susan Bratton, an expert on all aspects of sexual wellness…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Quick Reminders For Healthy Relationship Dynamics (Gottman And Others)
This breather show is on one of my favorite subjects, tips for happy love relationships, and is dedicated to the idea that you can never hear this stuff too…
The B.rad PodcastMark England: Escaping Your Victim Stories By Rethinking Your Thinking, Words, And Breath
In this episode, I speak with Mark England of the “Enlifted Method”—a coaching system that will help you shed any victim stories you have through the very…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Scientific Research Validating The Benefits Of Micro-Workouts
You have heard me talk about micro workouts frequently—I have called them the greatest breakthrough in the fitness industry in decades—so I am very excited…
The B.rad PodcastQ&A: Optimizing Protein On TMAD, Eating 10 Eggs A Day!; Ideal Sprinting Work:Rest Ratio; Best Time Of Day To Train; Cold Plunge - How Often?
Welcome to another Q&A show! In today’s episode, we hear from a listener who wants to know if they can get enough protein to build muscle when eating only two…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Social Fitness Is The Key To Human Happiness (Harvard Study)
I want to talk about an 85 year long study about what makes for a long, happy, and successful life. Researchers at Harvard University began this study in 1938…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Judd Brandeis: Seeing Men's Health Through The Lens Of The P*nis
Get ready for a fantastically entertaining and informative show with Dr. Judd Brandeis of the Brandeis MD Male Rejuvenation Center in San Ramon, California…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Brad's Insights From Nutrisense CGM Journey
I share my observations from my experience using the Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor in this breather show, as well as the important attributes to look…
The B.rad PodcastBrad: Optimizing Your Animal-Based Diet, Part 5
Welcome to the fifth and final show in this series about optimizing your animal-based diet! In the last episode of the series, we continue to discuss the…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: A Quick Primer On The Benefits Of Taking The Cold Plunge
It’s time for a breather show about the amazing benefits of therapeutic cold water exposure! If you have wondered what is the deal with this increasingly…
The B.rad PodcastMaria Emmerich: Using Keto And Fasting As Tools For Fat Loss And Even Cancer Fighting
What a pleasure to introduce one of the true pioneers of the Paleo/Keto/Ancestral health movement—Maria Emmerich! Maria opens up about her story, which started…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: The Life-Changing Benefits of Cold Water Therapy
Welcome to a breather show all about the hot health topic of therapeutic cold water exposure. (You can also listen to my longer, more detailed episode on cold…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Luella Jonk: Relationship Insights Inspired By John Gray
I’m joined by the very interesting Dr. Luella Jonk—a psychotherapist and a functional medicine practitioner from Canada who is also a long-time listener of the…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: The Spare Tire Scoreboard For Sex Hormone Optimization
Did you know that belly fat is actually classified as a separate organ because of its ability to secrete inflammatory cytokine chemicals into your bloodstream?…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Erik Korem: How The Average Person Can Train Like An Elite Athlete
Get ready for a very interesting and dynamic guest, Dr. Erik Korem, the founder and CEO of AIM7 and host of The Blueprint. I apologize for the somewhat abrupt…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Testing And Tracking For Heart Disease Risk
This very important breather show is all about testing and tracking your heart disease risk as we cover the most compelling and progressive thinking that has…
The B.rad PodcastZane Griggs: How To Kick Ass After Age 50
Zane Griggs stops by the show to talk about kicking ass after 50—which also happens to be the title of his new book! As the host of the podcast Healthy AF…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 13 -Relationships: Gottman, Brene Brown, Mark Manson Tips
Did you know that you can communicate everything you need to say (from good to bad to emotionally charged) with love and kindness? And if you can’t, this show…
The B.rad PodcastTyler Dawley: Raising Better Chicken, And Saving The Planet With Regenerative Farming
It’s time to take a trip with me out to the ranch! That’s right, you will be hearing from a real-life rancher today—Tyler Dawley of the Big Bluff Ranch in Red…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 12 - Relationships: Heed John Gray Advice!
Did you know that your testosterone status is highly sensitive to relationship dynamics? In part 12 of this breather show series about optimizing testosterone…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Andreas Boettcher: It's Only Halftime, So Age Gracefully And Choose Out The "Declining Average"
Today’s show will introduce you to the very fit, engaging, and enthusiastic Dr. Andreas Boettcher who has an operation called ItsOnlyHalfTime.com, which is all…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 11 - Career-Pursue Your Inspired Purpose
In part 11 of this series all about optimizing testosterone naturally, we will be discussing how one very important part of our lifestyle affects our hormones…
The B.rad PodcastBrad: Ancestral Obsession Versus Optimal Modern Peak Performance
How do you balance a passion for ancestral living with pursuing optimal modern peak performance? This episode is all about how you can achieve that balance by…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 10 - Biohacking
Welcome to part 10 of this series about optimizing testosterone naturally! In this episode, you will learn about the different biohacking tools you can utilize…
The B.rad PodcastThomas DeLauer: Transforming Trauma To Transformation, Managing Extreme Competitiveness, And Sorting Out Sensible Dietary Strategies
It’s time to meet my neighbor, YouTube sensation Thomas DeLauer! Get ready for a truly inspiring and wide-ranging conversation as Thomas shares his deeply…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 9 - Supplement Options
Supplementation can be an important area of testosterone optimization, but it seems ridiculous to try to optimize and fine-tune your ability to produce…
The B.rad PodcastTara Garrison: Destroying Old Patterns And Forming Empowering New Habits And Mindset
Get ready for a fantastic show with my good friend Tara Garrison! Tara is an Instagram/fitness sensation and certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 8 - Protect Against Endocrine Disruptors
Today we’re talking about biohacking and protecting yourself from modern hazards to help you in your goal of optimizing testosterone naturally. Thanks to…
The B.rad PodcastB.rad Podcast Highlights, Part 6
It’s time for another highlight show! I love getting to hear these interesting excerpts from past interviews, and hopefully hearing these short clips piques…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 7: Avoid Overly Stressful Workouts
In part 7 of this ongoing series of breather shows all about how to optimize testosterone naturally, we are talking about avoiding overly stressful workout…
The B.rad PodcastKaty Bowman: Rethink Your Position, Maximize Your Body, Minimize Your Life
I am so pleased to welcome my old friend and repeat podcast guest Katy Bowman back to the show! Katy is the queen of nutritious movement (check out her website…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 6 - Brief, Explosive, High-Intensity Exercise
Welcome to part 6 in our series of breather shows on how to optimize testosterone naturally! To quickly review: In part 1 we covered sleep, rest/recovery, and…
The B.rad PodcastJason Prall: A Fresh Look At Human Longevity, And Beyond!
Jason Prall delivers a sensational presentation in this episode on the fascinating topic of human longevity! Rarely have I interviewed such a powerhouse guest…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How to Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 5 - Increase General Movement
Welcome to part 5 in our lengthy series of breather shows about how to optimize testosterone naturally. Today we’re talking about something that many experts…
The B.rad PodcastQ&A: Can More (Nutritious) Food And More Exercise Get Your Leaner?; Are You Drinking Too Much Water?
Welcome to another Q&A show! If you’ve ever wondered how much water is too much water, we’re talking about it in this show, along with a few other topics, like…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How to Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 4 - Nutrient-Dense Diet - Best Animal Foods
Welcome to part four in this series sharing how I optimize my testosterone totally naturally. In this episode, you will learn about the benefits and…
The B.rad PodcastDamian Porter: Optimizing Breathing, Sleep, And Stress Management
Damian Porter—former police officer, current firefighter and coach, and one of the first personal trainers in the world back in his home country of New…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 3: Nutrient-Dense Diet - Fruit And Other Plant Foods
Welcome to part three of how I optimize testosterone naturally! In part one, we talked about sleep, rest, recovery, and downtime, and in part two, we focused…
The B.rad PodcastQ&A: Fasting With Illness, Feeding Dog Correctly, Nutritious Carbs For Performance, Burning Both Fat And Carbs, More Commentary On Shelby Houlihan And Doping In Sports
I made it all the way to 2023 without getting Covid, but in January I was forced to check out from my everyday life, sleep more, and rest as I recovered after…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How to Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 2 - Ditch Toxic Processed Foods
Welcome to part 2 in this series of breather shows about how you can optimize testosterone naturally. In part 1, we talked about sleep, and in part 2, the…
The B.rad PodcastBrad: Ultimate Guide To Sprinting - Benefits And How-To, Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of the ultimate guide to sprinting—the quintessential Primal workout. In part 1 we talked about the benefits that come from this amazing…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How To Optimize Testosterone Naturally, Part 1 - Sleep & Rest
In this breather show, I share how I optimize my testosterone naturally and the results from my (excellent) recent male hormone panel—something I run pretty…
The B.rad PodcastCarlee Hayes: Continuous Glucose Monitoring For Metabolic Health And Inspired Behavior Change
Today Carlee Hayes joins us to talk about the wonderful cutting-edge technology of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)—including a look at my private medical…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Second Guessing Khloe Kardashian's Seemingly Glowing Diet And Exercise Routine
I recently received a very amusing (and unsolicited) newsletter blast with the headline: “Keeping Fit With The Kardashians: Best Celebrity Workouts To Follow…
The B.rad PodcastMark Sisson: The Rationale And Benefits of Barefoot/Minimalist Shoe Lifestyle, And How To Do It Right
I’m catching up with Mark Sisson today about one very important facet of ancestral living—minimalist footwear. This episode will give you all the information…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Insights From Dr Dain Heer - Letting Things Go, Expanding Awareness, Getting Ahead By Working Less
I’m sharing the most memorable parts of my interview with Dr. Dain Heer (author, changemaker, speaker, and co-creator of Access Consciousness) in today’s…
The B.rad PodcastBrad: Ultimate Guide To Sprinting, Part 1
Welcome to a comprehensive presentation about the amazing fitness benefits of sprinting and how to conduct workouts correctly! While I have talked about the…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Four Ways To Lead A More Active Life
Did you know that being active is the #1 obligation for human health? These days, we have a desperate need to counter the many sedentary forces of modern life…
The B.rad PodcastJay Feldman #4: The Compelling Case For Prioritizing Carb Burning And Being Fully Fueled And Minimally Stressed
Jay Feldman is back for his fourth appearance on B.rad! Jay is one of my favorite guests to have on the podcast and our episodes together are some of my…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Biology Of Belief Strategies To Improve Your Romantic Relationship
What could be more important than your mindset? In a previous breather show we talked about the core principles of the The Biology of Belief and the protection…
The B.rad PodcastQ&A: Managing The Overall Stress Of Workouts, Movement Routine, And Sauna And Cold Therapy; Eating Fruit And Eggs; Ideal Triglyceride:HDL Ratio
Welcome to another fabulous Q&A show featuring some fantastic questions from devoted listeners. I so appreciate you guys writing in and challenging the…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: How Thoughts Affect Cellular Function At All Times - Biology Of Belief
What would you do if you knew that your cellular function was being directly affected by your thoughts—at all times? Would you change anything? And what would…
The B.rad PodcastGordo Byrn: Fitness, Family, Finances, And Taking Action From Self-Reflection
I am so pleased to introduce a very interesting guest, my old friend Gordo Byrn. He is a prolific blogger and Tweeter on matters relating to his favorite…
The B.rad PodcastBreather: Insights From Dr. John Demartini - Pursuing Your "Inspired Purpose"
Would you like to know how you can change your life in just 15 minutes or less? If so, this is the episode for you! You will hear an incredibly motivating…