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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 PodcastMOFO Mission #8: Protect Yourself (Breather Episode with Brad)
One of the consequences of high-tech, modern life is that for the first time in history, we are constantly battling the effects of exposure to estrogenic…
The B.rad PodcastDr. John Jaquish: Smashing Fitness Falsehoods, Getting Super Ripped Without Weights, And Pushing The Extremes Of Healthy Living
Get ready for a hard hitting, straight shooting, fearless free-thinking fitness leader that will blow your mind and challenge you to rethink many of the basic…
The B.rad PodcastMOFO Mission #7: Take Control (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) The seventh step to becoming a badass MOFO is to work on overcoming non-stop digital stimulation and distraction, which can only be achieved by…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Casey Means: Attacking The Root Cause of Disease With Self-Quantification And Behavior Change
Dr. Casey is a Stanford-trained head and neck surgeon who ditched a promising medical career to plunge into the world of functional medicine and healing…
The B.rad PodcastMOFO Mission #6: Hit It Hard! ( Breather Episode with Brad)
Challenging your body through a combination of brief, intense, strength training sessions and all-out sprints is this week’s next MOFO Mission assignment, as…
The B.rad PodcastJohn Assaraf: “Innercise” - Unlocking The Power Of Your ‘Trillion Dollar Brain’ With Easy Habit Formation And “Doing A Little Anyway, Even If You Don’t Feel Like It”
Get ready for a powerhouse show with New York Times bestselling author and renowned behavioral and mindset expert John Assaraf! This guy brings his A-game for…
The B.rad PodcastMOFO Mission #5: Move Frequently (Breather Episode with Brad)
Isn’t it a relief to know that recent research suggests that increasing all forms of general everyday movement is more beneficial for your health than adhering…
The B.rad PodcastAnna Pinkerton: Overcoming “Inner Brutality” Through Self-Awareness and Curiosity Without Judgement
Anna Pinkerton is a psychotherapist based in the UK who specializes in helping individuals and corporate groups overcome trauma, burnout and breakdown. This…
The B.rad PodcastMOFO Mission #4: Pound the MOFO! (Breather Episode with Brad)
Even the most health conscious people can benefit from a boost in health in the form of a supplement, and find they feel noticeably better once they’ve found a…
The B.rad PodcastScott Carney, Author Of The Wedge. Discovering The Space Between Stimulus And Response To Become A More Resilient Human
“Life is all about stress and choices,” says investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney. He discovers how humans can wedge control over automatic…
The B.rad PodcastMOFO Mission Assignment #3: Eat Ancestral Foods (Breather Episode with Brad)
Assignment #2 of the MOFO Mission was Clean Up Your Act, and now we’re delving deeper into this concept with Assignment #3: Eat Ancestral Foods. Once you’ve…
The B.rad PodcastAshleigh Van Houten: Healthy Goal Setting, Shedding Excess Body Fat, And Eating Nose-To-Tail Carnivore
Ashleigh is an all around ancestral living superstar, a longtime writer, editor, podcast hostess and muscle maven based in Canada. Enjoy this wide ranging…
The B.rad PodcastMOFO Mission #2: Clean Up Your Act! (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Cleaning up your act requires you identify and then eliminate the things that no longer serve you, and these things could be anything from toxic…
The B.rad PodcastMeet Brad Kearns: Finally, After 200 Shows!
I was greatly inspired by Episode 1 of Luke Storey’s fantastic Life Stylist podcast as he took his listeners through his craaaazy life story with great honesty…
The B.rad PodcastAndre Obradovic: Avoiding Excuses and Middle Age Male Muppet Belly Fat
Andre “Dr. Dre” Obradovic is a one-of-kind Australian national treasure and you will love his spicy, sporty positive disposition and no-nonsense approach to…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A - Pacing Yourself To Avoid Burnout and Taming The Competitive Ego (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) One great question from Mike about how to return to running after a long layoff opens up a great discussion on the topic of pacing yourself…
The B.rad PodcastJohn Gray: Healing Strained Relationships With Increased Self-Awareness, Hopeful New Strategies, And “Fake It Till You Make It!”
Dr. John Gray will once again blow you away with a steady stream of life-changing relationship insights and distinct strategies to get things back on track…
The B.rad PodcastInsights On Vulnerability, Empathy, and Shame, From #1 Bestselling Author Brené Brown
(Breather) Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times…
The B.rad PodcastBarb Garrison: Discovering Your Calling And Making An Awesome Career Change, The Right Way
Barb Garrison is a Career & Money Breakthrough Coach and “Job-You-Love” expert at Internal Groove, the company she founded 14 years ago. This is an interesting…
The B.rad PodcastHow to Lose 8 Pounds Of Body Fat In 6 Weeks, Part 2
(Breather) After learning how to strike a delicate balance between setting and pursuing meaningful tangible goals while adopting a healthy, process-oriented…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Phil Maffetone: Escaping The Overfat Pandemic
I catch up with a longtime mentor and godfather of fat-adapted endurance training, Dr. Phil Maffetone. We discuss the hot topic of “overfat,” which Phil says…
The B.rad PodcastHow to Lose 8 Pounds Of Body Fat In 6 Weeks, Part 1 (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Yes this title sounds familiar to the 2019 show titled, The Fatty Popcorn Boy Saga. I’m alternatively embarrassed but also pleased to report that I…
The B.rad PodcastThe MOFO Life Changing Mission
With the launch of my Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO), I present to all MOFO’s out there a comprehensive lifestyle plan to fight the battle…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A - Toning Down Type-A Approach Over Time, The Dilemma Between “Fun” Workouts That Are Stressful and “Boring” Workouts That Are Restorative, And Balancing Aerobic, Strength, and Sprint Workouts Year-Round (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) This Q&A breather episode exhibits great insights about evolving one’s approach over time from super competitive to enjoying the experience of…
The B.rad PodcastTim DiFrancesco: Functional Fitness, Injury Prevention and the Customized Future Of Athletic Training
“Rinse, repeat, and live to fight another day.” These are the prophetic workouts that represent the cutting edge of athletic training and functional fitness. I…
The B.rad PodcastInsights From Mark Manson’s Books
Breather: “Mindless positivity isn’t practical or helpful for most people,” Mark Manson writes in his first book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck. He is…
The B.rad PodcastMark Manson: The Subtle Art Of Connecting With Your Emotional Brain, Seeing Yourself With Honesty and Vulnerability, And Connecting The Emotional Brain With The Rational Brain
What an incredible honor and memorable experience to connect with the worldwide #1 bestselling author Mark Manson, author of the runaway sensation The Subtle…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A - MAF Heart Rate Training, Parenting, Minimizing Blue Light, and Controversial Guests (Breather Episode with Brad)
An interesting mix of questions gives an opportunity to sound off on important insights covered in previous shows. First, a cross country skier says hills and…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Anna Cabeca: Optimizing Your Sexual Hormones, Aging Gracefully, And Losing Weight Through De-Stressing
Get ready for a wild ride with the multi-faceted Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of an exciting new book, Keto Green 16 and also The Hormone Fix. Dr. Anna is an OBGYN…
The B.rad PodcastInsights from the book Deep Work by Cal Newport: Part 2
(Breather) Enjoy more insights from Cal Newport’s book, Deep Work. In this episode, I discuss why attention is key to living a happy life, why you are the sum…
The B.rad PodcastLuke Shanahan: The Ripple Effect Of Our Actions And The Law Of Attraction
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Luke Shanahan for the momentous occasion of unveiling the true identity of the bestselling book, The God Academy: A Master Class In…
The B.rad PodcastInsights from the book Deep Work by Cal Newport: Part 1 (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Deep Work is about building the mindset and habits to eliminate distraction and focus on producing high quality, meaningful work. This book was…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Ron Sinha: How To Beat the “Covesity” Pandemic
Dr. Ron returns to the show to focus on the topic on everyone’s minds these days, and provides an extremely compelling and fresh perspective about the true…
The B.rad PodcastHighlights From The Get Over Yourself Podcast, Part 1 (Breather Episode with Brad)
I am so grateful that I’ve been able to connect with such a wide variety of interesting people through this show - to hear their stories, learn from their…
The B.rad PodcastAbel James: Keepin’ It Real And Keepin’ It Wild
I catch up with the Fat Burning Man himself, Abel James. Abel has been a prominent voice in the ancestral health community for nearly a decade with his…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A - What Our Genes Expect, The Benefits of Slowing Down, and Are All Carbs Created Equal?(Breather Episode with Brad)
Lately, I’ve gotten quite a few questions from listeners about the importance of factoring in your maximum aerobic heart rate minus your age when exercising…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Cate Shanahan - The Fatburn Fix
I welcome one of the most knowledgeable straight-shooting leaders in the health world, Dr. Cate Shanahan. Please enjoy her previous shows, Setting Things…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A: Training For a 5K on Keto and the Life-Changing Advice That Got One Listener Off Meds - For Good! (Breather Episode with Brad)
How much should you eat? Should you increase your carb intake? And if you’re eating six eggs for breakfast, but getting hunger pains by noon, then what is that…
The B.rad PodcastDrew Manning: Owning Your Story
Drew Manning burst onto the global fitness scene back in 2011 with his incredible “Fit to Fat to Fit” experiment, where he deliberately gained 75 pounds of fat…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A - Banishing Extra Body Fat + Plantar Fasciitis (For Good!), Sprinting, And Should You Stick To The MAF Method? (Breather Episode with Brad)
We are back with another Q&A show! Today I’ll be answering some more questions sent in from listeners concerning sprint workouts, the MAF method of training…
The B.rad PodcastMark Sisson #2: Learning to Pivot Gracefully Through Life
This show was syndicated on the Primal Blueprint podcast. The main man of primal living, the mayo king of Miami joins the podcast again for more reflections…
The B.rad PodcastDave Rossi: Using The Seven Habits Under Pressure (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) After our awesome interview where Dave detailed the content of his new book, The Imperative Habit, I kept the mic running and captured some precious…
The B.rad PodcastBen Greenfield: Your Boundless Potential For Happiness And Longevity
I catch up with the biohacking king of the universe Ben Greenfield on the wondrous occasion of the release of his incredible new book called Boundless. This is…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A: Debunking Myths About Fat, Becoming Fat Adapted, And Are Whole Grains Really That Bad? (Breather Episode with Brad)
There are a lot of myths about fat reduction and becoming fat adapted that we’ll be clearing up in this episode as I answer some more great questions from…
The B.rad Podcast“Bee-ing” The Wellness With Vanessa and Adam Lambert
Bee The Wellness founders Vanessa and Adam Lambert are here to talk about all things related to health and wellness today, with a focus on relationships. This…
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A - How To Make Good Bone Broth, Curing Plantar Fasciitis, Aerobic vs Anaerobic Exercise, and Craving Sugar (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Covering some great questions from listeners in today’s breather show. Thanks to everyone who wrote in for asking about a variety of topics - from…
The B.rad PodcastDave Rossi #2: The Imperative Habit
I welcome Dave “The Hurricane” Rossi back to the show! Yes, that was his nickname back in the day of being a high school football star and then running a large…
The B.rad PodcastGordo Byrn Essays (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) My good friend and old-time triathlon colleague Gordo Byrn writes a brilliant blog/email newsletter with concise and thoughtful essays confined to…
The B.rad PodcastJohn Gray: The Essential Male and Female Relationship Assignments
Did you know that the #1 longevity factor is not your diet or the quality of your sleep, but the health (or dysfunction) of your long-term romantic…
The B.rad PodcastCoronavirus - Positive Aspects Of Our Global Life Disruption, And Transitioning Consciousness From Self-Absorbed To Connected
(Breather) I’ve been seeing a lot of content and sitting back; since I’m not a health expert, I felt I had nothing urgent to contribute. But lately, I’ve been…
The B.rad PodcastLuke Storey: A Journey of Healing And Awareness
I discovered Luke’s Life Stylist podcast a few months ago and was immediately drawn in. This guy is open, authentic, and vulnerable in his exploration of…
The B.rad PodcastLifestyle Tips to Increase Testosterone Naturally, Part 4 (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) We’re wrapping up with the final, fourth part of this series by focusing on stress, sex, and biohacks for increasing testosterone. STRESS. Reducing…
The B.rad PodcastDr. Shawn Baker: Carnivore For Healing and Athletic Performance
I have the privilege of sitting down with a true game changer in the world of health and nutrition, Dr. Shawn Baker. Yes, this guy is breaking world records…
The B.rad PodcastLifestyle Tips to Increase Testosterone Naturally, Part 3 (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Last week we talked about optimizing testosterone through the right kind of exercise and specifying your diet to include superfoods (organ meats…
The B.rad PodcastBrian Hoyer: The Dangers of EMF Exposure And How To Make Your Bedroom A Safe Haven
Get ready for an immersion into the crazy world of EMF! Brian Hoyer is a geobiologist behind the company ShieldedHealing.com and he is going to walk us through…
The B.rad PodcastLifestyle Tips to Increase Testosterone Naturally, Part 2 (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather)Here we go! Part two of this four-part series will continue to focus on what you can do to naturally increase testosterone, by utilizing these easily…
The B.rad PodcastMatt Maruca: An Incredibly Young Journey Toward (Or Rather Away!) From The Light
What an amazing experience to catch up with Matt Maruca, a wondrous young expert in all things ancestral health. Matt has focused his efforts particularly on…
The B.rad PodcastLifestyle Tips to Increase Testosterone Naturally, Part 1 (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather) Testosterone is the ultimate male hormone for peak performance (both physical and cognitive) as well as anti-aging. You might consider it a…
The B.rad PodcastDude Spellings: Losing Weight, Keeping It Off, And Transforming Health Through Extreme and Exciting Personal Practices
Dude was a champion runner in his youth, then went down the tired road of decline to become an overweight, fatigued office worker with 45 pounds of excess…
The B.rad PodcastInsights On Mindfulness, Peaceful Living, Values and Vision, & Real Love and Relationships From The Experts (Breather Episode with Brad)
(Breather)In this breather show, I focus on the advice from experts that truly have changed my life, as well as my relationships. All of the advice is centered…