Podcasts by The Primal Kitchen Podcast
Tune in to a new kind of talk! The Primal Blueprint Podcast is relaunching as the Primal Kitchen Podcast, hosted by founders Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti. Every week, they're sitting down with the biggest names in the health, wellness, and personal growth space. Listen in on Spotify, Apple, and on PrimalKitchen.com.
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58: Get to Know Your Inner Parts with Richard Schwartz, PhD from 2023-12-04T19:17
In this week’s podcast. Morgan gets introspective with Harvard Medical School faculty member Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of the Internal Family Systems therapeutic model. This evidence-based t...
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57: High Achiever: Dr. Mike Hart on the Benefits of Medical Marijuana and Psychedelics from 2023-10-30T09:00
In this week’s podcast, Morgan gets in the weeds about weed with Dr. Mike Hart, COO of Optimind Pharma. A respected physician specializing in cannabis medicine and psychedelic therapy for more t...
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56: What’s Your Gut Telling You? Pendulum Co-founder Colleen Cutcliffe Has the Answer from 2023-09-25T09:00
It’s time for a gut check! Morgan’s guest this week is Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, a biochemist and molecular biologist who is passionate about gut health. Colleen is the co-founder and CEO of Pendul...
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55: The Secrets of High Performers with Psychotherapist and Triathlete, David Roadhouse from 2023-09-11T02:03
This week’s podcast welcomes multigenerational psychotherapist David Roadhouse, a four-time World Triathlon winner, meditation retreat leader, and Morgan’s own personal therapist! Hear about Dav...
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54: The Link Between Strength and Success with Endurance Athlete Eric Hinman from 2023-09-04T17:12
In this week’s podcast, Denver-based endurance athlete and social media influencer Eric Hinman shares how competitions motivated his wellness journey. A 5x Ironman, Leadville finisher, and top C...
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53: Chef&Entrepreneur Camilla Marcus Champions Great Taste with Less Waste from 2023-08-21T12:39
In this episode, chef and hospitality entrepreneur Camilla Marcus shares her insights on sustainable food practices and moving toward a zero-waste lifestyle. Founder of NYC-based restaurant turn...
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52: Dr. Casey Means on Sugar Highs, Naked Carbs, and Glucose Monitoring for Every Body from 2023-08-07T09:00
Tune in as Morgan chats with Stanford-trained physician Dr. Casey Means about her transition from simply treating symptoms to empowering people to make smart diet and lifestyle choices. Casey is...
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51: Trash Panda’s Julia Putzeys on Separating the Good from the Garbage in Food Labels from 2023-07-17T09:00
Tune in as Morgan chats with Julia Putzeys, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and general manager of the Trash Panda app, which helps consumers decipher the nutrition information on foo...
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50: Mark and Carrie Sisson on Self-Care Routines, Success, and Manifesting Your Best Life from 2023-07-11T01:37
In this special 50th episode of The Primal Kitchen Podcast, Morgan sits down for an in-person candid chat with longtime friend and Primal Kitchen co-founder, Mark Sisson, and his wife and fellow...
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49: Obesity Expert Dr. Spencer Nadolsky Weighs in on Ozempic from 2023-06-12T09:00
This week’s podcast discusses the use of semaglutide medications for weight loss. While we acknowledge that this is a controversial topic in the medical and fitness communities, we’re always...
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48: Getting to the Heart of Your Stress with Dr. Dave Rabin from 2023-05-22T09:00
This week, Morgan has a heart-to-heart with Dr. Dave Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur who has studied the impact of chronic stress on the body for more tha...
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47: Putting Longevity Under the Microscope with Timeline CEO, Chris Rinsch from 2023-05-08T09:00
In this week’s episode, we chat with Dr. Chris Rinsch, co-founder and CEO of the Swiss health sciences company, Timeline. With more than two decades of experience in mitochondrial health, he has...
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46: The Recipe for a Grain-Free, Less-Stress Life with Author Danielle Walker from 2023-05-01T09:00
Wellness advocate, self-taught chef, and New York Times best-selling author Danielle Walker joins Morgan for a candid conversation about grain-free living and the limitations of Western...
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45: Katy Whalen on the Pitfalls of Perimenopause and Female Aging from 2023-04-24T09:00
On this week’s podcast, Morgan has a candid conversation about aging with Katy Whalen, co-founder and CEO of the interactive women’s telehealth community Joi Women’s Wellness. After a long battl...
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44: Peak Performance Through a Primal Lens with Brad Kearns from 2023-04-10T09:00
We’re chatting with author and professionally ranked triathlete Brad Kearns about peak performance, competitive mindset, and what it was like training with Primal Kitchen founder Mark Sisson as ...
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43: Thyroid Health 101 with Elle Russ from 2023-04-03T10:00
In this week’s episode, Morgan explores the intricacies of thyroid health with subject matter expert and fellow podcast host Elle Russ. A bestselling author and coach, Elle is a proponent of sea...
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42: Author Ben Greenfield’s Unconventional Methods for Better Health and a Happy Marriage from 2023-03-20T10:00
Join us as Morgan talks with Ben Greenfield, human performance expert and bestselling author of 17 books, including Beyond Training, Fit Soul, and The Boundless Cookbook Listen
41: Vivarays Founder Roudy Nassif Sheds Light on Balancing Life and Sleep from 2023-03-13T10:00
In this episode, engineer and health entrepreneur Roudy Nassif joins Morgan for an enlightening discussion on the effects that natural and indoor light can have on the body. After being diagnose...
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40: Food as Medicine - Serenity Kids Founder Joe Carr Shares His Formula for Better Health from 2023-03-06T10:00
In this episode, Morgan chats with Joe Carr, founder and President of Serenity Kids, about his adult autism diagnosis and why he adopted a Paleo diet. Serenity Kids produces nutrient-dense baby ...
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39: Can You Avoid Cancer? Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy Advocates for Preventive Medicine from 2023-02-27T10:00
Join us as Morgan tackles difficult questions about “The Big C” with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, author of The Cancer Revolution and founder/medical director of the Cancer Center for Heali...
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38: The Link Between Dairy Intolerance and Dairy Genes with Alexandre Family Farm Founders Blake&Stephanie from 2022-08-01T09:00:22
Dairy Intolerance or Mutated Gene Intolerance?
Blake and Stephanie were both born and raised as dairy farmers and bought their current farm in 1992. In 2002, they became certified ...
37: Decoding Your Genes for Data-Driven Health with Joe Cohen from 2022-07-22T18:19:41
Biohacking For Personalized Healthcare
This week, Morgan chats with author and entrepreneur, Joe Cohen. Joe suffered from a variety of health issues going up: inflammation, brain f...
36: Anxiety Expert Mark Metry Gives Advice on Being Your Best Self from 2022-07-18T09:00:59
Is Anxiety More Prevalent in Males?
This week, Morgan chats with Mental Health Advocate and Anxiety Expert, Mark Metry on the topic of social anxiety. Mark is a For...
35: Living More with Less: Chatting Consumerism with The Minimalists from 2022-07-11T09:00:32
What is the real pursuit of happiness?
This week, Morgan has an enlightening discussion with Josh Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus, otherwise known as The Minimalists. Josh and Ryan clim...
34: Former City Slicker&TikTok Sensation Brian Brigantti Talks Homesteading&Permaculture from 2022-06-24T16:50:04
This week, Morgan is joined by Viral TikTok Homestead sensation and founder of Red Leaf Ranch, Brian Brigantti. While pursuing a career in photography in New York City, Brian ended up falling in...
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33: Cody Rigsby Gets Candid on Everything From Peloton to Dancing from 2022-06-20T09:00:31
This week, Morgan chats with unfiltered one-of-a-kind Peloton Instructor Cody Rigsby. Cody has taken the fitness community by storm since first appearing on Peloton 8 years ago.
As a Pelo...
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32: Grain-Free Queen Elizabeth Stein Talks Health&Entrepreneurialism from 2022-06-13T09:00:21
Morgan is joined by Purely Elizabeth founder and namesake Elizabeth Stein in this week's episode. Stein started her career in fashion marketing before becoming an entrepreneur. She attended the Ins...
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31: Becoming Unstoppable with Bethany Hamilton from 2022-06-06T09:00:27
Join Morgan this week as she chats with her guest and close friend, professional surfer and motivational speaker Bethany Hamilton. They swap surf stories and Hamilton shares how she kept her pas...
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30: Kelly Leveque on Weight Loss, Blood Sugar, Cancer and Pediatric Nutrition from 2022-05-19T23:20:41
This week, guest Kelly LeVeque and Morgan dish on her celebrity clientele, how to make "blood sugar sexy" and her Fab4 courses. In this deep-dive conversation, LeVeque explores the links between...
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29: Childhood Behavior&Preconception Care with Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor, Ari Calhoun from 2022-05-09T18:25:55
This week, Morgan discusses childhood neurodevelopment conditions, autoimmune conditions, and the journey through motherhood from preconception all the way until early toddlerhood with Perinatal...
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28: "Child Whisperer" Dr. Siggie Shares Solutions for Screentime, Communication, and Managing Emotions from 2022-05-02T09:00:13
This week, Morgan meets with the "Child Whisperer," Dr. Siggie Cohen. Growing up in Israel, Cohen's love of children and animals led her to be a natural caretaker from an early age. Her sensitivity...
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27: Farming's Future with Force of Nature Founders Robby&Taylor from 2022-04-18T09:00:27
Join Morgan this week as she sits down to talk regenerative farming with Robby Sansom & Taylor Collins, the founders of Roam Ranch and Force of Nature. Collins and Sansom met in middle school an...
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26: The Buzz on Nutraceuticals with Beekeeper's Naturals Founder, Carly Stein from 2022-04-11T09:00:27
In this episode, Morgan sits down with game-changing entrepreneur, Beekeeper's Naturals founder Carly Stein. Plagued by tonsillitis growing up, Carly found sanity & healing through an unlikely h...
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25: Pasturebird Founder Paul Greive Talks the Future of Farming&Regenerative Practices from 2022-04-04T09:00:21
This week, Morgan sits down with Paul Greive, a former marine-turned-farmer and the founder of Pasturebird. Pasturebird uses regenerative farming to build a pasture-raised poultry farm. Greive ...
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24: Eat to Beat Disease with Dr. William Li from 2022-03-28T09:00:01
On this week's episode, Moran sits down with Dr. William Li, an internal medicine doctor, vascular biologist, and author of the book "Eat to Beat Disease." Dr Li always had an interest ...
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23: From Olympian to Elite Wheelchair Athlete, Amy Van Dyken Rouen Shares Her Story from 2022-03-21T09:00:56
This week, Morgan chats with former Olympian Amy Van Dyken Rouen, the history-making athlete who was the first American to win 4 gold medals in a single Olympic games. After a devastating accide...
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22: Finessing the Role of the Fitness Coach with James Fitzgerald from 2022-03-14T10:00:56
Morgan sits down this week with one of the "Fittest Men on Earth" and renowned fitness coach, James Fitzgerald. His fitness journey began while playing competitive soccer as a teenager. During his...
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21: Mark Sisson Q&A - Testosterone Talk from 2022-03-07T10:00:34
This week, Morgan sits down with Primal Kitchen co-founder, endurance athlete, best-selling author and ancestral eating "godfather" Mark Sisson to talk all things testosterone. Mark dives into test...
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20: Creating a Primally Pure Beauty Routine with Bethany McDaniel from 2022-02-28T10:00:19
This week, Morgan connects with Primally Pure founder Bethany McDaniel to talk about the link between real food eating and natural skincare. McDaniel used all sorts of harsh prescription creams ...
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19: The Secrets on Sexual Optimization&Aging with Dr. Amy Killen from 2022-02-21T10:00:31
This week Morgan chats with sex and anti-aging expert Dr. Amy Killen. A former emergency medicine physician, Dr. Killen's practice has pioneered one of the most innovative regenerative procedures c...
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18: Falling in Love With Your Body with Danika Brysha from 2022-02-14T10:00:31
TW: Disordered Eating
This week, Morgan sits down with entrepreneur and former model Danika Brysha. During their discussion, Brysha speaks candidly about her struggles with body im...
17: Microbiome Sweet Talk with Olipop Founders Ben Goodwin&David Lester from 2022-02-07T10:00
Join Morgan as she meets with Olipop founders Ben and David, to discuss their partnership and venture into beverage entrepreneurship. They talk how their ...
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16: Kanchan Koya's Spicy Secret to Inspired Health from 2022-01-31T10:00
This week, Morgan talks with Harvard Ph.D. turned food blogger & renowned spice queen Kanchan Koya. Growing up in India, her grandmother's ancient spice remedies seemed impossible, so she decide...
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15: Heal and Hack Your Hormones with Health Coach Katie Bressack from 2022-01-24T10:00
This week, Morgan chats with Board Certified Holistic Health Coach Katie Bressack who specializes in women's hormone health. Bressack discusses her own personal health journey managing and impro...
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14: Meditation Hacks, Habit Stacking and Yoga Pants with Todd McCullough from 2022-01-17T10:00
This week, Morgan chats with TMAC Fitness Founder, Todd McCullough. Coming from a small town, Todd lived a very athletic life before ever being exposed to Yoga and Meditation. It wasn't until a ...
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13: Taking a Bigger Slice Out of Life With Blaze Pizza from 2022-01-03T10:00
This week, Morgan chats with Blaze Pizza CMO Vince Szwajkowski. They discuss all things Blaze, from their mission to make pizza diet-inclusive, to sourcing real ingredients for their menu, to us...
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12: Crohn’s, Acne, Hormones and Health: Unique Hammond Shares Her Journey from 2021-12-20T10:00
This week, Morgan sits down with Crohn's Disease Survivor and Holistic Health Coach Unique Hammond as she walks us through her journey to health with an unlikely hero: beans. She discusses in-d...
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11: Getting Kids to Kick Sugar with Sugarproof Authors Dr. Goran&Dr. Ventura from 2021-12-13T10:00
This week, Morgan gets the scoop on sugar & raising balanced eaters from Sugarproof authors Dr. Michael Goran and Dr. Emily Ventura. They share how their research led them to make connections be...
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10: Mark Sisson Q&A - The Scoop on Breakfast&Fasted Training from 2021-12-06T10:00
Take a cue from the man himself! This week, Morgan gets the scoop from Mark Sisson about his current eating habits & training schedule in Miami. Itching to find out the protein Mark is ditching ...
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09: Building Barcode Through Basketball with Founder&Former NBA Trainer Bar Malik from 2021-11-29T10:00
This week, Morgan learns the tips and tricks on tackling hydration and health in the athletic world with former NBA Director of Performance, Mubarak Malik. Bar left the NBA world to pursue his e...
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08: Mark Sisson Q&A - Turkey Traditions&Hacks for the Holiday Season from 2021-11-22T10:00
With Thanksgiving around the corner, join Primal Kitchen Co-founders Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti as they start the holiday season with a Q and A that covers everything from Turkey Day traditi...
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07: Farmlink: How a College Non-Profit Sparked Monumental Community Change from 2021-11-15T10:00
Morgan takes an in-depth look at the current food shortage situation happening across the country and how one college non-profit created monumental change and sparked an unstoppable movement. Th...
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06: Exploring Your Own Potential with Dr. Michael Gervais from 2021-11-08T10:00
In this week's episode, Morgan interviews a high-performance psychologist and co-founder of Complete to Create, Dr. Michael Gervais. He shares his insight with Morgan on how to train for our bod...
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05: Vegan-Turned-Omnivore Yovana Talks Fertility&Internet Fame from 2021-11-01T09:00
On this week's episode of The Primal Kitchen Podcast hosted by Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti, Morgan chats with social media influencer Yovana! Join this duo as they discuss Yovana's personal f...
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04: Mark Sisson Q&A on Entrepreneurship and Mark's Biggest Failures from 2021-10-25T09:00
What's the Story on Mark Sisson?
You asked, and Morgan got the answers. This week, Morgan tackles our most-requested topic yet: Primal Kitchen co-founder Mark Sisson's entrepreneur...
03: The Link Between Female Health&Fasting with Dr. Mindy Pelz from 2021-10-18T09:00
This week Morgan sits down with fasting expert Dr. Mindy Pelz. Pelz believes fasting can be the key to regulating hormones, stress & overall well-being in women. Morgan gets the full scoop from ...
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02: Personalize Your Diet with Microbiome Expert Dr. Tim Spector from 2021-10-11T09:00
Would you try the #BluePoopChallenge? On this episode of the Primal Kitchen Podcast hosted by Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti, Morgan takes a deep dive into the intricate research of prominent g...
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01: The Primal Kitchen Story with Mark&Morgan from 2021-10-04T09:00
Tune in to a new kind of talk! The Primal Blueprint Podcast is relaunching as the Primal Kitchen Podcast, hosted by founders Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti. Every week, they're sitting down with...
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Mark Sisson&Elle Russ from 2021-09-27T12:00
Elle Russ chats with New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Primal Kitchen Foods (and also the founder of this...
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April King from 2021-09-23T12:00
Barbara Diaz De Leon from 2021-09-13T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Barbara Diaz de Leon Listen
John V. Petrocelli from 2021-09-08T12:00
Dr. Stephanie Estima from 2021-08-30T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Stephanie Estima - the autho...
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Gina Swire from 2021-08-09T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Gina Swire - a self-love mentor and manifesting q...
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Lifestyle Tips For Testosterone Optimization, Part 2 from 2021-07-28T12:00
Host Brad Kearns talks about the all-important topic of testosterone optimization—preserving health, vitality, focus, and motivation as we age. This is part two of t...
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Lisa Easton from 2021-07-26T12:00
Lifestyle Tips For Testosterone Optimization, Part 1 from 2021-07-21T12:00
Host Brad Kearns talks about the all-important topic of testosterone optimization—preserving health, vitality, focus, and motivation as we age.
Male hormone status is a slippery slope bec...
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Micro-Workouts To Boost Fitness, Increase Daily Activity, And Prevent Burnout from 2021-07-07T12:00
Brant Cortright, Ph.D. from 2021-06-28T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Brant Cortright, Ph.D. -...
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Listener Q&A With Brad Kearns: Intuitive Eating, Micro-Workouts, and High Intensity Repeat Training from 2021-06-16T12:00
Host Brad Kearns honors listener questions and comments with some commentary on three very important topics. First, the pros and cons of an intuitive approach to eating, and how to do it correct...
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Kirsten Beverley-Waters - Finding Strength From Struggles And Past Traumas from 2021-05-26T12:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Kirsten Beverley-Waters, Yoga Medicine teacher, fitness coach, public speaker, and author of the book Listen
Jake Steiner: Curing Your Myopia With A Graceful, Gradual And Natural Approach from 2021-05-19T12:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Jake Steiner to discuss the amazing world of correcting your eyesight gradually and naturally over time.
Jake is the founder of EndMyopia.org, which offers exten...
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Dave McKeown from 2021-05-12T12:00
Dr. Jason Fung, MD from 2021-05-10T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Jason Fung - a physician (kidney specialist), researcher and New York Times best-selling ...
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Dr. Anthony Balduzzi - The Fit Father Project from 2021-05-05T12:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Dr. Anthony to discuss his thriving community dedicated to supporting the health of busy fathers over age 40 who want to reduce excess body fat, age gracefully, and min...
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Autumn Fladmo Smith from 2021-05-03T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Autumn Fladmo Smith - the co-founder of Paleovalley and Wild Pastures. She holds a Masters in Holistic Nutrition, a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, and a Certified FDN Pr...
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Luke Tyburski - Chasing Extreme Endurance Goals To Learn About Life Balance from 2021-04-28T12:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes former pro soccer player turned extreme endurance athlete turned mental training coach Luke Tyburs...
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Brad Kearns from 2021-04-26T12:00
Elle Russ chats with New York Times Bestselling author Brad Kearns about the new book he co-authored with Mark Sisson: Listen
Dr. Brett Hill - Building Resiliency From Rock Bottom from 2021-04-21T12:00
Host Brad Kearns talks to Dr. Brett Hill, a chiropractor in Adelaide, Australia about the importance of building resilie...
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Zach Schleien from 2021-04-20T18:02:28
Elle Russ chats with Zach Schleien - the Co-founder/CEO of the video speed dating app, Filter Off. Filter Off has been featured in publications su...
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Joe Cohen - Genetic Testing To Optimize Health from 2021-04-14T12:00
Host Brad Kearns talks to Joe Cohen, the founder of SelfDecode, a genetic testing...
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Dr. Greg Kelly - Circadian Strategies for Longevity and Fat Loss from 2021-04-07T12:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Dr. Greg Kelly, a naturopathic doctor, and expert in nutrition and anti-aging.
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Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2021-04-05T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Caroline Leaf - a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cogniti...
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Dr. Paul Saladino: The Compelling Case For Carnivore from 2021-03-31T12:00
Host Brad Kearns goes deep into the fascinating world of the nose-to-tail carnivore diet with leading expert Dr. Paul Saladino. If you’ve heard o...
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Dr. Uma Naidoo MD from 2021-03-29T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Uma Naidoo MD - an awarded board-certified psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, professional chef, nutrition specialist and author of the recently released Listen
Mark Sisson On Eating And Exercising To Promote Longevity And Avoid Disease, Going With The Flow, And Picking Your Battles from 2021-03-24T12:00
Host Brad Kearns talks with Mark Sisson about the latest trends and breaking science in the world of health, fitness, and longevity. The discussion includes: evolved view of insulin resistance t...
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Wade Lightheart&Matt Gallant from 2021-03-22T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Wade Lightheart and Matt Gallant. Matt and Wade are co-founders of BIOptimizers. Matt Gallant was a s...
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Ryan Baxter: Nose Breathing To Improve Oxygen Delivery And Reduce Workout Stress from 2021-03-17T11:30
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Primal Health Coach Ryan Baxter to the show to discuss the importance of intentional breathing as it relates to minimizing workout (and life) stress and optimizing fat ...
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Dr. Al Danenberg from 2021-03-15T23:30
Elle Russ chats with fellow Primal Health Coach Dr. Al Danenberg, who goes by “Dr. Al”. He is a periodontist and was in private practice for 44 years. He incorporated ancestral nutrition & lifes...
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Mitch Webb from 2021-02-22T13:00
Mitch Webb is corporate sales executive turned health coach. After surviving Lyme disease, mold toxicity, chronic fatigue, and debilitating anxiety he now empowers others to take their lives ba...
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Dr. Josh Axe Introduces Ancient Remedies from 2021-02-17T13:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes bestselling author, nutrition expert, and Internet personality Dr. Josh Axe to the podcast to discuss his new book, Ancient Remedies. Dr. Axe is at the forefro...
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Mark Sisson and Brad Kearns Present Two Meals A Day from 2021-02-03T13:00
The long-awaited release of the diet book to end all diet books is here! Two Meals A Day transcends the confusion and controversy about healthy eating and obsessing over strict food cho...
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Dane Johnson from 2021-02-01T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Dane Johnson - a Board Certified Nutritionist who naturally recovered from a near death experience battling Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis. He is the founder of Crohns...
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Ashley Stahl from 2021-01-25T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Ashley Stahl about her new book YouTurn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. Ashley is a counter-terrorism professional turned career co...
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Tanya Dyer, Esq. from 2021-01-11T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Tanya Dyer, Esq. Tanya Dyer is a 22-year Divorce Lawyer, Founder of a High-Conflict Divorce Firm, Author of 'The Smart Guide to Life After Divorce', Mensa Member, Advanced C...
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Dr. Stephen Cabral from 2020-12-28T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Stephen Cabral - author of The Rain Barrel Effect. He developed his passion for health and wellness after going through severe health complications at the age o...
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Bret Lockett from 2020-12-21T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Bret Lockett - a serial entrepreneur, business consultant and performance coach, speaker, and former NFL player. As an entrepreneur, Mr. Lockett runs two companies, M2Jets, ...
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Kara Collier&Dan Zavorotny from 2020-12-14T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Kara Collier and Dan Zavarotny from Nutrisense. Kara Collier is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician with a background in clinical n...
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GS Youngblood from 2020-12-07T13:00
Elle Russ chats with GS Youngblood - the author of "The Masculine in Relationship". He coaches men in relationships on how to live, love, and lead from their Masculine core. He specializes in “...
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Sharon Sayler from 2020-11-30T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Sharon Sayler - a communications and body language expert affectionately dubbed “the difficult people whisperer” by her clients. As an international consultant and best-sell...
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Keltie Knight from 2020-11-23T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Keltie Knight - an Emmy Award winning television personality and Entertainment Tonight host. She has co-anchored CBS’s broadcasting of national events such as the Thanksgivi...
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John Gray Ph.D. from 2020-11-16T13:00
Elle Russ chats with John Gray Ph.D. - the author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. USA Today listed his book as...
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Dr. Cheyenne Bryant from 2020-11-09T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant - a renowned Life Coach, the President of NAACP; branch #1069, author of the award-winning Readers Favorite Five-Star book, "MENTAL DETOX," Founder of Dr...
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Selina Gray from 2020-11-02T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Selina Gray. As a CPA, CA, she was a firm believer in the hustle. For nearly a decade, she worked 100+ hour workweeks as a Controller for two internationally traded public c...
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Dr. Phil Maffetone and Dr. Ron Sinha: Getting Healthy, Fit, and Burning Fat from 2020-10-21T13:30
Eric Perner from 2020-10-19T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Eric Perner - a cattle rancher, a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer and a Co-Founder of REP Provisions. He uses his diverse skill sets to develop unique environmen...
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Kyrin Dunston MD, OBGYN from 2020-10-12T12:00
Elle Russ chats with OBGYN Dr. Kyrin Dunston - she lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and healed herself from chronic disease by addressing the root causes of her overweight and dysfunction. This per...
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Zach Bush MD from 2020-10-05T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Zach Bush MD - a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbio...
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Alisa Vitti from 2020-09-28T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Alisa Vitti, HHC, AADP - an integrative nutritionist, hormone expert, and best-sell...
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Tara Youngblood from 2020-09-21T12:00
Elle Russ chat with Tara Youngblood - the co-founder and chief science officer at Kryo Inc. - the makers of chiliPAD te...
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Dr. Robert Silverman: Understanding The Covid-19 Immune Response, And The Importance of the Gut-Brain Connection from 2020-09-16T13:00
Dude Spellings: Micro-Workouts, Calorie Compensation, Blue Light and Melatonin from 2020-09-09T13:00
Dallas Hartwig from 2020-08-31T12:00
Dallas Hartwig is the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole30 and It Starts With Food. He is a sought-after speaker, nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner ...
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Listener Q&A With Brad Kearns from 2020-08-19T13:30
Learn how to balance the seemingly disparate goals of endurance competition and the obligation to perform brief, intense workouts for total fitness. Yes, everything will make sense as you strate...
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Jennifer Ludington from 2020-08-17T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Jennifer Ludington - a premier High-Performance Mindset and performance Coach that supports her clients in becoming the JENerator's of their best life. She is the Founder of...
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Nathanael Morton: The Benefits Of Jumping Exercises And Persevering Through Extreme Challenges from 2020-07-29T13:30
Host Brad Kearns talks to young YouTube sensation Nathanael Morton about the benefits of integrating explosive, ballistic jumping exercises into your fitness routine...
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Dr. David Roetman, DC from 2020-07-27T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. David Roetman - a physician getting results with non-surgical orthopedics and functional medicine. Finding natural pathways for those who are hungry for solutions withou...
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Jennifer Fulwiler from 2020-07-20T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Jen Fulwiler - a mom of six, a standup comic, and the host of THIS IS JEN Podcast. She’s a best-selling author whose new book is Your Blue Flame: Drop the Guilt and Do What ...
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Brett Lloyd from 2020-07-13T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Brett Lloyd - a 59 year old happily married self-taught musician, social media influencer, Carnivore Diet advocate & coach who ended 40+ years of severe depression, anxiety ...
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Brian Gryn: Intermittent Fasting from 2020-07-08T13:00
Brian is a personal trainer and scratch golfer from Chicago who has had some great success with intermittent fasting for both himself and his clients. He was initially inspired when he became fr...
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Jon Venus from 2020-07-06T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Jon Venus - a public figure most known for his YouTube channel where he focuses his efforts to spread informat...
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Gina DeVee from 2020-06-29T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Gina DeVee - a published author, accomplished speaker, podcast host, business coach and self-made multimillionaire entrepreneur. She has dedicated her career to helping wome...
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Shawn Baker MD from 2020-06-22T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Shawn Baker - an Orthopedic Surgeon, athlete (world record holder), consultant, soldier, father, and a proponent of the carnivore diet. Known for pushing the boundaries ...
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Jerry Wolf from 2020-06-08T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Jerry Wolf. Jerry has 15+ years of personal training and body work experience with a degree in Development from Brown University. He has been a biohacker for over 5 years, i...
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Dr. Ron Sinha: Surviving The "Covesity" Pandemic from 2020-06-03T13:00
Robert Glazer from 2020-05-25T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Bob Glazer - the founder and CEO of global performance marketing agency, Acceleration Partners. He is also the co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle. A serial entrepreneur, ...
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Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO from 2020-05-18T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Anna Cabeca (DO, OBGYN, FACOG) about her new book Listen
Ben Greenfield And His New Boundless Book from 2020-05-06T13:30
Host Brad Kearns catches up with author, coach, and biohacker extraordinaire Ben Greenfield on the occasion of the release of his monstrous new book called Boundless. Ben holds court on all mann...
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Mark Sisson from 2020-05-04T12:30
Elle Russ chats with Mark Sisson - the founder of this podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of
Lisa Bilyeu from 2020-04-27T12:30
Elle Russ chats with Lisa Bilyeu - the co-founder and president of Impact Theory, a digital media production company focused on empowering content. In addition to co-founding Impact Theory, she ...
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Helen Marshall from 2020-04-20T12:00
Elle Russ chats with Helen Marshall - a certified Primal Health Coach & founder of the grain free food range Primal Alternative. Helen hosts the Primal Alternative Podcast on the Wellness Couch...
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Connie Hartel: The Fit Farming Food Supermom Bodybuilder from 2020-04-15T13:30
Host Brad Kearns welcomes another podcast host to the show for a 'getting real" conversation about the habitual overtraining patterns of Type-A, highly motivated, goal-oriented fitness enthusias...
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Cristina Curp from 2020-04-13T11:55
Elle Russ chats with Cristina Curp - a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and former restaurant chef with a BA in Anthropology. Her love of food, and particularly using real food to heal...
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Debbie Mirza from 2020-04-06T12:55
Elle Russ chats with Debbie Mirza - a restorative coach, author, and singer/songwriter. She is the author of the best-selling book, The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist: Recognizing the ...
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Abel James from 2020-03-30T12:55
Elle Russ chats with Abel James - a New York Times best-selling author, musician, and virtual outdoor adventure guide. He’s the host of the award-winning Fat-Burning Man Show, which has ranked a...
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Listener Q&A from 2020-03-25T13:30
Karen Martel from 2020-03-23T12:55
Elle Russ chats with Karen Martel - Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss and hormone expert. Founder of the OnTrack women’s hormone balancing and weight loss progra...
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Brian Hoyer: The Dangers of EMF Exposure And How To Make Your Bedroom A Safe Haven from 2020-03-18T13:30
Host Brad Kearns welcomes geobiologist Brian Hoyer to the show to discuss the dangers of EMF exposure and how you can mitigate these dangers with some simple and do-able strategies. Brian is the...
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Dr. Terry Wahls from 2020-03-16T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Terry Wahls - an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical tria...
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Matt Maruca: A Youthful Journey to Healing, And Overcoming Harmful Blue Light Excess from 2020-03-11T13:30
Host Brad Kearns talks to the rising young star in the ancestral health scene named Matt Maruca. Only 20 years old, Matt has been on a six-year obsession to reclaim his health that started to de...
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Dr. Michael Platt on Adrenalin Dominance from 2020-03-04T15:00
Dr. Michael Platt on Adrenalin Dominance
Host Brad Kearns talks to Dr. Michael Platt about the controversial and cutting edge subject of Adrenalin Dominance, the title of Platt’s...
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Meik Wiking from 2020-03-02T13:00
Episode #407: Elle Russ chats with Meik Wiking - the CEO of The Happiness Research Institute. He is a Research Associate for Denmark at the World Database of Happiness, member of the policy adv...
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Paul Saladino MD from 2020-02-24T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Paul Saladino MD - the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental...
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Sara Hall: World Class Marathoner, Ageless Wonder, and Super Mom! from 2020-02-21T15:55
Host Brad Kearns welcomes the amazing Sara Hall to the show, fresh off her stunning lifetime best and #6 all-time American performance of 2:22 at the Berlin Marath...
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David Morin from 2020-02-17T15:55
Elle Russ chats with David Morin - an accredited strength & conditioning trainer & coach for 16 yrs. His clients include the U.S. special forces military to NBA stars like Allen Iverson...
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Dr. Mark Hyman from 2020-02-10T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Mark Hyman - a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He is the found...
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Courtney Contos from 2020-02-03T22:00
Elle Russ chats with Courtney Contos, a chef, wellness expert, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and speaker. Courtney was raised and mentored in downtown Chicago under the expertise o...
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Keith and Michelle Norris from 2020-01-27T20:01:37
Elle Russ chats with Keith and Michelle Norris - co-founders of Paleo f(x)™ the largest Paleo platform and event in the world which has been featured in the New York Times, The Huff...
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Dr. Corey Riser from 2020-01-21T16:55:57
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Corey Riser - a Chiropractic Physician and a practicing Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 300 hours of post-doctoral Functional Endocrinology and Clin...
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Kate Cretsinger, CNC from 2020-01-13T17:39:30
Elle Russ chats with Kate Cretsinger, CNC - a Certified Nutrition Coach. Kate’s path to becoming a Nutrition Coach began during her own struggles of migraines accompanied by bloody noses. Kate s...
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Cool Dudes Talk Carnivore And More from 2020-01-08T18:18:30
Darryl Edwards from 2020-01-06T19:34:19
Elle Russ chats with Darryl Edwards - a movement coach, nutritionist, physical activity researcher and creator of the Listen
When Does Fasting Cross the Line? from 2020-01-01T20:00
Fasting is generally healthy when done properly. The same goes for exercise and carb restriction. These behaviors help many people; but they can also be unhealthy for certain pe...
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Common New Year’s Resolutions (and How I’d Rewrite Them) from 2019-12-31T20:00
A big problem with New Year’s resolutions is not something intrinsic to the practice of resolving to make positive changes in the coming year—these can be beneficial forces in a person’s life—bu...
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Mark Sisson's Keto For Life: A Comprehensive Approach To Living Long and Living Awesome from 2019-12-30T18:35:32
Mark Sisson and Brad Kearns discuss the long-awaited release of their new book, Keto For Life, a comprehensive owner's manual to pursue the ultimate goal of healthspan--living ...
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Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC from 2019-12-23T20:35:01
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC - a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional...
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Post-Binge Biology: What Happens To Your Body When You Overeat (and 8 Things To Do Afterward) from 2019-12-18T20:00
‘Tis the season for consumption.
Cookies, cakes, and pies abound. Feasts happen on a regular basis. Candy is given and received as gifts. And there are parties immeasurable—at work, with ...
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7 Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Reading Research from 2019-12-17T20:00
A couple weeks ago I wrote a post about how to read scientific research papers. That covered what to do. Today I’m going to tell you what NOT to do as a consumer of research studies.
The ...
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Dr. Erin Fall Haskell from 2019-12-16T18:38:37
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Erin Fall Haskell (“Dr. Erin”) about overcoming and dealing with trauma. Dr. Erin is the creator and host of Good Morning LaLa Land. She has been featured on the cover ...
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14 Scenarios When Fasting Might Be Your Best Approach from 2019-12-11T20:00
There’s a ton of talk about intermittent fasting in the ancestral heath sphere for general health and wellness as well as weight loss, but little indication of specific applications for the prac...
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Tara Garrison from 2019-12-09T16:00
Elle Russ chats with Tara Garrison - a ketogenic diet specialist, personal trainer, mom of 4 and Boston Marathoner. Tara has a holistic approach to health, teaching the importance of a hea...
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8 Things We Can Learn From the Carnivore Movement from 2019-12-04T20:00
A few years ago, I wrote a post describing all the things that avowed Primal eaters can learn from plant-based or even vegan dieters. Sure, we’re diametrically opposed on the role of animal food...
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Martin Silva from 2019-11-25T22:59:11
Elle Russ chats with Martin Silva - he is beyond passionate when it comes to health, fitness and helping peopl...
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Kendra and Rob Benson from 2019-11-18T18:01:24
Ginny Gane&Cassie Parks from 2019-11-11T18:34:05
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Chris Irvin from 2019-11-07T01:04:47
Host Brad Kearns gets deep into the world of ketone supplements with scientist Chris Irvin from Perfect Keto. Chris and Perfect Keto founder Dr. Anthony Gustin recently published a book called T...
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Catharine Arnston from 2019-10-28T21:54:55
Elle Russ chats with Catharine Arnston - the CEO & Founder of ENERGYbits®. Her mission is to help the world be healthier naturally with mother nature’s oldest and original food- algae. Catharine...
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The Primal Endurance Revolution from 2019-10-25T21:29:08
Mark Sisson and Brad Kearns talk about the wonderful world of Primal Endurance. More than a book and an online course (primalendurance.fit), this is a revolution in the traditional "struggle and...
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10 Awesome New Fitness Trends from 2019-10-23T19:07:39
Janie A. Bowthorpe M.Ed from 2019-10-21T17:50:56
Elle Russ chats with thyroid patient advocate and author Janie A. Bowthorpe M.Ed, who suffered at the hands of doctors for 20 years. Why? They fa...
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Dr. Robert Zembroski from 2019-10-14T16:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Robert Zembroski - a specialist in functional medicine, chiropractic neurologist, clinical nutritionist, and transformational speaker. Twenty-six years in private practi...
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Fitness Philosophy, Being Patient, Getting Back in Shape, Carb/Fasting Strategies from 2019-10-09T22:37
Host Brad Kearns covers a lovely assortment of fitness-related questions, comments, success stories and philosophical musings about whether the MAF approach (slow down, less stress, more rest) m...
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Arriane Alexander from 2019-10-07T19:22:52
Elle Russ chats with Arriane Alexander. She empowers entrepreneurs all over the world to grow their business, make an impact and be wildly successful. She is the creator of the High Impact Succ...
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Sean Jewell - All About Dark Chocolate, Including Good and Bad Farming and How To Choose The Best Stuff from 2019-10-02T21:02:15
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Sean Jewell, environmental activist and co-founder of Coracao Confections in the San Francisco Bay Area to educate us on one of the great foods of the planet. Sean rece...
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Shawn Wells from 2019-09-30T18:40:31
Elle Russ chats with Shawn Wells (MPH, RD, LDN, CISSN, FISSN) - a Registered Dietitian, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Fellow in the international Society of Sports Nutrition, and practic...
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Susan Bratton from 2019-09-23T17:56:10
Elle Russ chats with Susan Bratton - considered the “Dear Abby of Hot Sex” to fans around the world, Susan’s fresh approach to sex techniques and bedroom communication skills help millions of pe...
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Debbie Potts: Fat adapted endurance training from 2019-09-20T22:03
Host Brad Kearns gets deep into the world of fat adapted endurance training and functional medicine for holistic healing with ir...
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Dr. Andrew Weil MD from 2019-09-16T17:57
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Andrew Weil MD - an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, integrative medicine and wellness. As the founder and Director of the University of Arizona Ce...
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Dude Spellings, Part 2: Destroying Self-Limiting Beliefs And Flawed Childhood Programming, and Crossing The Grand Canyon With No Food! from 2019-09-13T22:07:42
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Dude...
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Tony Gaskins, Jr. from 2019-09-09T15:24:32
Elle Russ chats with Tony Gaskins, Jr. about his new book MAKE IT WORK: 22 TIME-TESTED, REAL LIFE LESSONS FOR SUSTAINING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP. Tony is a husband and father first. In ...
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Matt Wallden from 2019-09-02T20:37:47
Mark Sisson chats with Matt Wallden - Mark’s co-writer on two medical papers on the concept that the notion that chairs – a mainstay of most industrialized cultures – were only invented by the M...
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Dude Spellings, Part 1: Cold Exposure Benefits And Balancing Training And Life Stress from 2019-08-30T23:37:18
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Dude Spellings back to the show. Dude is a hig...
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Keto: Q&A About Gaining Weight on Keto, Military Success Story and More from 2019-08-28T17:46:20
Host Brad Kearns fields some unusual questions, including two people who complain about losing too much weight on keto. Other topics include ...
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Bela Gandhi from 2019-08-26T19:14
Keto: Wide Ranging Q&A, Including The Carnivore Diet Rationale from 2019-08-14T17:26:46
Host Brad Kearns fields an assortment of interesting questions, including SIBO, functional medicine, afternoon blues, optimizing electrolytes...
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Paul Robinson from 2019-08-12T18:45:46
Elle Russ chats with Paul Robinson about his latest book Listen
Carnivore and Cancer: Sorting Things Out from 2019-08-07T19:49:31
Luis Villasenor&Tyler Cartwright from 2019-08-05T17:49:25
Elle Russ chats with KETOGAINS co-founders Luis Villesenor and Tyler Cartwright.
Luis has always been passionate about fitness due to a personal interest in improving his own physique. ...
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Andre Obradovic: Getting Focused, Disciplined and Clear With Your Goals, and Avoiding Muppet Behavior from 2019-08-02T18:09:50
Josh Perry from 2019-07-29T19:08:55
Elle Russ chats with Josh Perry - a former professional BMX athlete, motivational s...
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Dr. Tommy Wood: Setting Us Straight on Carnivore, Plant-Based, Testosterone, The Self-Quantification Movement from 2019-07-24T00:06:31
Host Brad Kearns welcomes newly anointed University of Washington professor Dr. Tommy Wood to help us ...
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Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. from 2019-07-22T17:49:36
Elle Russ chats with Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. - a graduate of Harvard Medical School who completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adole...
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Dr. Paul Saladino And The Carnivore Diet With Mark Sisson from 2019-07-15T16:24:40
Host Mark Sisson welcomes carnivore diet expert Dr. Paul Listen
Endurance: Jay O’Hare: CBD For Endurance Athletes from 2019-07-12T19:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Jay O’Hare to talk about the healing benefits of CBD (cannabidiol). Jay is a trail and ultrarunner from Steamboat Springs, CO, an...
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Keto: Dr. Jason Bussanich's Incredible And Unconventional Healing Story From Chronic Fatigue and SIBO from 2019-07-10T20:14:49
Leland Conway from 2019-07-08T15:30
Oren Jay Sofer from 2019-07-01T16:09:05
Endurance: Brock Armstrong: Pondering Your Endurance Future And Losing Weight The Healthy Way. from 2019-06-28T23:39:49
Palmer Kippola from 2019-06-24T15:00
Endurance: Dr. Craig Marker of Strength.University from 2019-06-21T22:32:43
Leanne Vogel from 2019-06-17T17:20:17
Steven Gundry, M.D. from 2019-06-03T18:17:12
Elle Russ chats with Steven Gundry, M.D. about his new book Listen
Endurance: Dude Spellings: A Primal journey from carb addition and 212lbs to 165lb fat burning beast from 2019-05-31T19:19:54
Endurance: Brad's Tough Guy Warning, Blood Test Recommendations from 2019-05-24T23:02:39
Keto: Elle and Brad Recap Paleo f(x) from 2019-05-22T18:03:40
Justin Perry from 2019-05-20T17:22:46
Elle Russ chats with Justin Perry - the founder and CEO of the world's largest Law of Attraction YouTube channel, Listen
Endurance: Debbie Potts On A Holistic Approach to Lifestyle Change from 2019-05-17T16:00
Keto: Dr. Cate Shanahan: How to Become Cancer-Proof! from 2019-05-16T01:46
Dr. Cate Shanahan, the author of Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, pulls no punches when discussing how our conventional view of screening and treating cancer could be ill-advised. Referencing the ...
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Jeffrey M. Smith from 2019-05-13T17:59:56
Elle Russ chats with Jeffrey M. Smith - the leading consumer advocate promoting healthier non-GMO choices. For more than two decades, his...
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Endurance: Heart Rate Variability: Everything You Need to Know from 2019-05-10T22:09:27
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Keto: William Shewfelt - "Compliance Is The Science" from 2019-05-08T23:18:32
Host Brad Kearns welcomes William Shewfelt back to the show to get into assorted healthy lifestyle and peak performance subjects. William is big into the carnivore diet and helping people get sh...
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Ben Pakulski from 2019-05-06T18:45:30
Elle Russ chats with Ben Pakulski, founder of Ben Pakulski Fitness International, the Muscle Intelligence podcast and the Muscle Intellig...
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Endurance: Ryan Hall, US Marathon Record Holder and Weightlifting Beast from 2019-05-03T18:33:16
Host Brad talks to all-time American distance running great Ryan Listen
Keto: Introduction to Keto And How to Do It Right from 2019-05-01T23:03:10
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Arielle Ford from 2019-04-29T12:50:55
Elle Russ chats with Arielle Ford about the law of attraction mindset for love and life. Arielle’s The Love Codes Program looks into the way women’s thinking squishes their dreams and h...
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Endurance: Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, Part 2 from 2019-04-26T14:16:20
Keto: Brad and Brian Talk Carnivore and Striking a Balance Between Discipline and Enjoying Life from 2019-04-24T19:59:59
Brad and Brian are back! Primal video and audio master Brian McAndrew comes to the other side of the mic and gets deep into it with Listen
Gary E. Foresman MD from 2019-04-22T16:23:45
Elle Russ chats with Integrative Physician Listen
Keto: Lindsay Taylor, Ph.D., Co-Author of Keto Passport from 2019-04-17T15:00
Keto Passport is a fabulous new international cookbook written by Lindsay...
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Loren Cordain, Ph.D. from 2019-04-15T16:23:17
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Loren Cordain - the world’s foremost authority on the evolutionary basis of diet and disease. Featured on Da...
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Endurance: Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, Part 1 from 2019-04-12T21:26:47
Keto: Dr. Lindsay Taylor on Silly Six-Packs And Going By Feel Instead of Appearance from 2019-04-10T16:52:42
Host Brad Kearns and Dr. Lindsay finally capture some of the magic that ha...
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Gary John Bishop from 2019-04-08T16:55:33
Elle Russ chats with Gary John Bishop - author of The New York Times Bestseller Unfu*k Yourself and his latest book, Stop Doing That Sh*t. Gary is a leading Personal Developme...
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Keto: Discipline, Structure, Accountability, and Social Influences from 2019-04-03T22:21:56
Dr. Robert Glover from 2019-03-25T17:48:18
Maria Emmerich from 2019-03-18T16:54:30
Keto: Tippy Wyatt: Author of Asian Keto&Low Carb Cookbook from 2019-03-13T21:12:01
Gretchen Rubin from 2019-03-11T16:00
Keto: Q&A With Brad Kearns from 2019-03-06T22:27:49
Jimmy&Christine Moore from 2019-03-04T17:00
Elle Russ chats with Jimmy and Christine Moore about their new book Real Food Keto. Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Christine Moore has teamed up with her husband, health podcaster and...
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Keto: Avoiding The Fight or Flight Response from 2019-02-27T20:41:11
Dr. Anna Cabeca (DO, OBGYN, FACOG) from 2019-02-25T18:06:01
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Anna Cabeca (DO, OBGYN, FACOG) about her new book The Hormone Fix: Burn Fat Naturally, Boost Energy, Sleep Bette...
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Keto: Choosing Carbs Wisely (especially kombucha and chocolate) from 2019-02-20T22:53:54
Host Brad Kearns talks about carbs and keto, clearing up some misconceptio...
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Carrie Forrest from 2019-02-18T17:00
Elle Russ chats with Carrie Forrest - a thyroid cancer survivor and the creator of the blog, Clean Eating Kitchen, where she shares easy and nourishing recipes...
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Keto: William Shewfelt: Power Ranger and Carnivore Shredder from 2019-02-13T22:54:33
Brad Kearns talks with an amazingly enthusiastic and focused young man named Listen
Drew Manning from 2019-02-11T19:36:38
Elle Russ chats with Drew Manning - the New York Times Best Selling Author of the book, Fit2Fat2Fit and is best known for his Listen
Keto: Sharon Brown – Benefits Of Bone Broth from 2019-02-06T22:36:15
Host Brad Kearns talks to Sharon Brown, Founder and CEO of Listen
Jennilyn Griffiths from 2019-02-04T18:03:26
Elle Russ chats with Jennilyn Griffiths about the upcoming 2019 FitCon Summit in Salt Lake City where Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Luis Villasenor, Elle Russ, and Ben Greenfield are guest speakers (a...
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Dr. Alexander Haskell from 2019-01-28T18:28:05
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Alexander Haskell about prescription drug addiction and his approach to helping patients detox at the cellular level. Dr. Haskell is a Naturopathic Physician in Utah wi...
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Logan Schwartz from 2019-01-21T23:29:30
Elle Russ chats with Logan Schwartz all about movement, strength, and performance. Logan has dedicated his life to helping individuals achieve a state of optimal health and vitality through a p...
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Keto: Dr. Anthony Gustin of Perfect Keto from 2019-01-16T18:41:52
Host Brad Kearns talks to a man on a mission - Dr. Anthony Gustin,...
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Dr. Dominic D'Agostino from 2019-01-14T18:26:23
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino about the research and benefits surrounding ketogenic diets. ...
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Tanya Stewart from 2019-01-07T20:25:09
Elle Russ chats with T Listen
Evan Brand from 2018-12-31T19:55:50
Elle Russ chats with Listen
Dr. Lindsay Taylor from 2018-12-21T19:18:09
Melanie Avalon from 2018-12-17T18:16:05
Elle Russ chats with Melanie Avalon - a SAG-AFTRA actress, author of What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, and co-host of th...
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Keto: Q&A Show from 2018-12-12T20:00
Ashleigh VanHouten from 2018-12-10T18:17:39
Keto: Brad's Keto Tips Health Mindset and Reaching Your Goals from 2018-12-05T17:00
Maureen Vincenty from 2018-12-03T16:13:36
Elle Russ chats with Maureen Vincenty - A certified Holistic Health Coach, Personal Trainer, and Functional Nutritionist with over 15 years of experience. Maureen Vincenty has spent the past 15 ...
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Keto: Longcuts to a Longer Life, Part 2 from 2018-11-28T19:50:44
Getting your diet and exercise routine dialed (Longcuts Part 1) is certainly an essential entry point to leading a long, healthy, happy life. But it’s only a portion of...
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Scott Nelson from 2018-11-26T21:06:04
Elle Russ chats with Scott Nelson - a cofounder of Joovv, the first company to develop a full-body light therapy device designed for convenient, ...
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Keto: Longcuts to a Longer Life, Part 1 from 2018-11-21T22:31:04
Are you tired of hearing the terms “hacks” and “shortcuts” when it comes to healthy living? So am I! Leading a healthy, balanced life is inhe...
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Laura Rupsis and Erin Power from 2018-11-19T17:17:22
Keto: Tania Teschke: Bordeaux Kitchen Author on Healthy Eating and Parenting from 2018-11-15T01:38:30
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Tania back for a third show, on the heels of two fabulous shows covering the launch of Tania’s book and the massive amount of interestin...
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Holly Perkins from 2018-11-12T17:48:07
Elle Russ chats with Holly Perkins - a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. She is the author of...
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Keto: Dr. Cate Shanahan from 2018-11-07T19:29:18
Ali Miller RD, LD, CDE from 2018-11-05T16:34:18
Elle Russ chats with Ali Miller RD, LD, CDE - an integrative functional dietitian, author of Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Optimal Health cookbook (2016) and The Anti-An...
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Victoria Field from 2018-10-29T15:32:07
Elle Russ chats with Victoria Field - who has more than 15 years of experie...
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Keto: It's All About Burning Stored Body Fat! from 2018-10-24T15:30
Host Brad Kearns addresses some of the common misconceptions and misinterpretations of the ketogenic diet, instead of describing how to d...
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Andy Hnilo from 2018-10-22T15:00
Keto: Ready To Go Keto? Tips to Make it Easy and Fun from 2018-10-17T19:48:22
Keto is the crazy fad diet of today, and with this excitement comes an excess of hype, misinformation, and a flawed approach. Host Brad Kearns talks about how to do keto the right way, with part...
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Jolene Goring from 2018-10-15T19:00
Elle Russ chats with Jolene Goring about the uses and benefits of systemic enzymes - including inflammation, gut health, excess fibrin, scar tissue, fibrocystic breasts...
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Top 9 Keto Apps from 2018-10-09T19:00
I’m not a big app guy, instead preferring to keep a loose running tally of how I’m eating, training, and living, but my understanding is that kids these days love smartphone apps. Besides, I oft...
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Dr. Michael Ruscio from 2018-10-08T05:30:21
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Ruscio - a specialist in digestive, autoimmune and thyroid disorders, he consults out of his Bay Area clinic and reaches an international audie...
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Keto Compared: Analyzing Keto Against Popular Diet Trends from 2018-10-03T19:00
“There can be only one.”
It’s the iconic quote from the only good Highlander movie, referring to the eternal battle immortal warriors wage across time to become the last of their kind and...
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Cornell Thomas from 2018-10-01T15:00
Elle Russ chats with Cornell Thomas - a multi-book author and expert in positive self-awareness. He has been endorsed by some of the top experts in his field including Tony Robbins and Dr...
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8 Dietary Truths We Wish We Could Tell Non-Primal Types from 2018-09-27T19:00
Longtime readers of the blog are so inundated with the latest dietary research and results from years of personal experimentation that they often take the simple, basic dietary truths for grante...
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Male Menopause: What’s Behind Men’s Midlife Health? from 2018-09-26T19:00
It has many names and monikers.
Male menopause.
Andropause.
Age-related testosterone deficiency.
Hypogonadism.
Manopause, my personal favorite.
Although...
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John Assaraf from 2018-09-24T17:57:28
Elle Russ chats with John Assaraf - one of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world! He has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeG...
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Yacon Syrup: A Healthy Sweetener Option? from 2018-09-20T19:00
As the research continues to pile up against artificial sweeteners, it’s a race to take the lion’s share of the growing alternative sweetener market. While natural sweeteners like stevia and ery...
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Angela Mavridis from 2018-09-17T15:00
The Definitive Guide to Metabolic Flexibility from 2018-09-12T19:00
Metabolic flexibility is the capacity to match fuel oxidation to fuel availability—or switch between burning carbs and burning fat. Someone with great metabolic flexibility can burn carbs when t...
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12 Daily Habits for Primal Well-Being from 2018-09-11T19:00
Most longtime readers of this blog could probably rattle off a dozen daily habits based on the inviolable Primal Laws. That’s not exciting, though.
Let’s consider the basics just that: ba...
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Sean Wittenberg from 2018-09-10T15:00
Elle Russ chats with Sean Wittenberg - the Cofounder and President of Safe Catch based in Sausalito, CA. With a deeply held belief that the health of our environment, ...
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The Pros&Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Primal Women from 2018-09-05T19:00
A Primal woman’s first reaction to the prospect of taking synthetic hormone replacements for menopause? Probably a healthy dose of skepticism. We in the ancestral health community, after all, te...
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Ken Berry MD from 2018-09-03T18:45:52
Elle Russ chats with Ken Berry MD about the epidemic of Diabetes and how a patient can navigate test resu...
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What Can Heat Do For Your Health? from 2018-08-29T19:00
A few months ago, I explored the benefits and applications of cold therapy. Today, I’m going to talk about the benefits and applications of heat therapy—one of the most ubiquitous and ancestral ...
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Are Your Children Sleep-Deprived? from 2018-08-28T19:00
It’s about that time: the start of the school year. Bleary-eyed kids everywhere are dragged from bed, thrown into clothing, handed an energy bar and glass of juice, and shuttled off to spend hou...
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Dr. Mona Morstein from 2018-08-27T15:59:33
Keto: Facebook Live Simulcast - Metabolic Flexibility and Life Giving Your Refeeds from 2018-08-22T19:00
Tips For Cycling Between Primal and Keto from 2018-08-22T19:00
Consistency is key in everything we do.
Training in the gym: The most optimal workout imaginable won’t do a thing if you only get around to it once every two weeks.
Sleep: A solid ...
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Mark’s Top 10 Tips for Getting Through a Whole30® from 2018-08-21T19:00
Next month, Primal Kitchen® will be teaming up with the Whole30® crew to help support people doing the Whole30 program. The guidelines complement the Primal Blueprint, after all, and the Primal ...
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Seamus Mullen from 2018-08-20T05:56:13
Wearable Weights: Are They Worth It? from 2018-08-16T19:00
If you’re looking for an easy way to incorporate a beginning strength training practice (or just a little extra effort) into your exercise routine, wearable weights—which include weighted vests,...
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Keto: Brian Gryn from 2018-08-15T23:10:03
Brian is a personal trainer and scratch golfer from Chicago who has had some great success with intermittent fasting for both himself and his clients. He wa...
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Protein Intake While Keto: Why It Matters, How Much to Eat, and What My Intake Looks Like Now from 2018-08-15T19:00
If you ask the average person, ketosis is primarily about carb restriction and fat intake. Go on a low-carb diet, eat more fat, allow your body to burn its own reserves. Pretty straightforward. ...
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Alcohol While Keto? from 2018-08-08T19:00
People like to get healthy, burn body fat, increase their aerobic capacity, and improve their cognitive function. The ketogenic diet is an excellent way to obtain those outcomes, which partially...
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Keto: Brian McAndrew: The Backstage Keto King from 2018-08-08T15:01:19
Brian McAndrew, the man behind the scenes of all of Primal’s audio and video production efforts, takes the stage again as the honored guest on the keto-them...
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Haley Morris from 2018-08-06T18:56:55
Keto: Listener Q&A from 2018-08-01T15:49:45
Brad tackles some interesting and diverse Q&A, including a lengthy discussion about the big question: Why aren't you losing weight on keto? A 70-year-old keto enthusiast who's lost 27 pounds in ...
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#266: Facebook Live Q&A from 2018-07-25T16:34:03
Host Brad Kearns talks about "8 Common Mistakes With Keto and How to Avoid Them" along with some live Q&A banter from viewers on the Keto Reset Facebook Page. You'll get a great overview of why ...
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#265: Jezlan Moyet from 2018-07-23T15:47:25
Elle Russ chats with Jezlan Moyet - host of Good Morning LaLa Land...the first live-streaming daily talk show in the world. Good Morning LaLa La...
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#263: Tania Teschke: The Liver Show! from 2018-07-16T19:24:50
Keto for Women: 7 Tips to Make it Work from 2018-07-11T19:00
Keto is exploding. No longer solely the province of cutting-edge bodybuilders or longevity enthusiasts and neurodegenerative disease warriors, keto has invaded every walk of life. I hear about i...
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#262: The Fantastic Four Keto Show from 2018-07-11T17:43:50
Join this dynamic roundtable of kool keto kids Brad Kearns (co-author of Keto Reset Diet and Instagram @bradkearns1), Brian...
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#261: Tania Teschke: The Book Launch from 2018-07-09T15:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Tania Tescke, author of the magnificent book, Bordeaux Kitchen, to discuss the amazing journey to getting her book publishing and launched in J...
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10 Primal Skin Care Ideas from 2018-07-05T19:00
Morning, everyone. Hope you all enjoyed a happy and safe holiday. I’m turning over the reins to one of our Worker Bees today as I spend some time on a book project (more to come on that). I know...
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#260: Layla McGowan from 2018-07-05T18:13:45
This week, host Lindsay Taylor sits down with her coauthor on The Keto Reset Instant Pot Cookbook, Layla McGowan. Layla shares her 10+ year journey from vegetarian to keto. As an avid s...
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Does “Sleep Hacking” Work? from 2018-07-04T19:00
You can “hack” a lot of your health, diet, and lifestyle. You can cook the entire week’s meals ahead of time, buy high-quality prepackaged foods and ready-to-cook meals, cover your nutritional b...
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10 Tips for Sticking with Primal from 2018-07-03T19:00
Primal is simple, but it’s not exactly easy. At every turn, detractors and temptations appear. We have health authorities telling us we’re killing ourselves. Worried friends and family sharing n...
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#259: Dr. Erin Fall Haskell from 2018-07-02T15:01:36
Elle Russ Chat with Dr. Erin Fall Haskell (“Dr. Erin”) - the creator and host of Good Morning LaLa Land. She has been featured on the cover of magazines, radio, and ‘as seen on’ NBC, CBS, FOX, ...
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#258: Common Themes and Concerns from 2018-06-27T20:28:45
Find Your Tribe, Find Your Health? from 2018-06-27T19:00
Humans are a tribal species. We form alliances, align ourselves along ethnic, familial, religious, and cultural lines. Still, for the vast majority of people, “tribal” carries a negative connota...
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#257: Monica Reinagel from 2018-06-25T16:31:41
How My Response to Stress Has Changed Through the Years from 2018-06-21T19:00
Even after I fixed my diet, ditched the chronic cardio, and cleaned up my overall lifestyle to be more in line with our evolutionary upbringing, one big problem remained: my response to stress.<...
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#256: Losing Belly Fat at 50 from 2018-06-20T21:56:09
Brad tees up this Q&A show with an opening blast referencing Deepak Chopra and "youthful spirit" as the #1 longevity marker, how an overly strict and regimented approach to keto can lead to burn...
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#255: James Broderick from 2018-06-18T15:00
#254: Keto Q&A from 2018-06-13T19:00
Host Brad Kearns dives into the increasingly deep mailbag and pulls out some excellent keto-related questions from real life enthusiasts trying to do the best they can with keto. Brad addresses ...
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#253: Karen Martel from 2018-06-11T15:00
#252: Keto Q&A from 2018-06-06T19:00
Host Brad Kearns dives into the increasingly deep mailbag and pulls out some excellent keto-related questions from real life enthusiasts trying to do the best they can with keto. Brad addresses ...
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#251: Dr. Aaron Grossman, MD from 2018-06-04T15:00
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Aaron Grossman, MD - the Founder of Listen
#250: Brad's Intuitive Approach to Keto from 2018-05-30T20:00
Host Brad Kearns talks about the recent excitement of the new Keto Reset Instant Pot Cookbook and upcoming Keto Reset Diet Cookbook. Brad talks about his rec...
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8 Misconceptions About Fiber from 2018-05-30T19:00
The tricky thing about fiber is that it’s not a monolith. There are dozens of varieties. Some of them perform similar functions in the body, but others have extremely unique effects. Some rend y...
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#249: Wendy Meyers from 2018-05-28T15:00
Gaining (and Maintaining) Wisdom From Life Experience from 2018-05-24T19:00
My staff and I are quite close. Things stay busy these days, so there isn’t a lot of downtime, but I’ve worked with some of these folks for over a decade. We don’t discuss every grisly detail of...
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#248: Keto Q&A from 2018-05-23T21:35:28
Host Brad Kearns dives into the increasingly deep mailbag and pulls out some excellent keto-related questions from real life enthusiasts trying to do the best they can with keto. Brad addresses ...
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The Carnivore Diet: Pros, Cons, and Suggestions from 2018-05-23T19:00
All-meat diets are growing in popularity. There are the cryptocurrency carnivores. There’s the daughter of the ascendant Jordan B. Peterson, Mikhaila Peterson, who’s using a carnivorous diet to ...
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#247: Dr. Alvin Danenberg DDS from 2018-05-21T15:00
Elle Russ chats with fellow Primal Health Coach Dr. Alvin Danenberg DDS - otherwise known as Dr. Dan to his patients. He divides his career into two periods: before and after a unique periodonta...
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11 (Non-Dietary) Actions That Enhance Insulin Sensitivity from 2018-05-17T19:00
Insulin does a lot of important things for us. It pulls glucose from the blood and fritters it away into our cells to be burned for energy or stored as glycogen. It prevents hyperglycemic toxici...
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Intermittent Fasting for Women: What We Know Now from 2018-05-16T19:00
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#246: Sydney Olson from 2018-05-16T18:30
Host Brad Kearns welcomes professional Parkour athlete and Hollywood stuntwoman Sydney Olson to discuss her unusual career and her amazing experience healing a severe head injury quickly with ke...
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#245: Wayne Levine from 2018-05-14T15:00
Do Coffee Brewing Methods Matter For Health? from 2018-05-10T19:00
Coffee is a perpetual topic of interest, and for good reason: Almost everyone drinks it, almost everyone is passionate about it, and it’s pretty darn good for you. A recent post covered whether ...
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Can a Vegan Go Keto? from 2018-05-09T19:00
Absolutely! Anyone can go keto, including vegans. They might not be able to stay vegan, but they can certainly go keto. Nothing stopping them. The more the merrier.
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#244: Introducing the Keto Reset Instant Pot Cookbook and How To Do Keto The Right Way, With Dr. Lindsay Taylor from 2018-05-09T17:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Primal’s own Dr. Lindsay Taylor, the renaissance woman of keto, endurance, and culinary excellence, t...
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#243: Lisa Nichols from 2018-05-07T15:00
A Primal Primer: Lymphatic Health from 2018-05-03T19:00
I get more questions these days about lymphatic health—particularly lymphedema. Sometimes it’s an issue related to a reader’s cancer recovery or a co-occurring symptom seen with a loved one’s ot...
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#242: Elle&Brad Paleo F(x) Recap from 2018-05-02T19:00
The (Maybe Not So) Definitive Guide to Cold Therapy from 2018-05-02T19:00
Cold is really catching these days. Aubrey Marcus, whom I recently filmed a nice podcast with, ...
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#241: Max Lugavere from 2018-04-30T15:00
Max Lugavere is the New York Times Bestselling author Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain For Life. As a health and science j...
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#240: Keto Q&A from 2018-04-25T17:00
Host Brad Kearns dives into the increasingly deep mailbag and pulls out some excellent keto-related questions from real life enthusiasts trying to do the best they can with keto. Brad addresses ...
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Does Coffee Break an Intermittent Fast? from 2018-04-24T19:00
This has got to be one of the most frequent questions I see:
“Does coffee break a fast?”
Let’s answer.
(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is na...
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#239: Ken Berry, MD from 2018-04-23T15:00
Elle Russ chats with Ken Berry MD, author of Listen
#238: Rob Rogers and Gary Millet from 2018-04-18T17:00
The Roots of Depression: How Much Does Modern Culture Have to Do With It? from 2018-04-17T19:00
I can’t complain about my existence in modern culture. My life is great. I have a loving family. My kids are happy and successful. My wife is a friend and lover and confidante and partner. Busin...
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#237: Rob Mack from 2018-04-16T15:00
Elle Russ chats with Robert Mack, an ivy-league-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Executive Coach, Published Author of Listen
How Ancestry Might Inform Your Fat Choices from 2018-04-11T19:00
One of the more exciting developments over the past few years has been the explosion in population genetics research. People are a diverse lot, and even though we’re all people who essentially w...
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#236: Shawn Mynar from 2018-04-11T17:30
In today’s show, host Lindsay Taylor talks to Shawn Mynar, NTP, a holistic nutritionist whom you might know as the host of the popular podcast The Keto For Women Show. Shawn is an expe...
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8 Recommendations: Insights and Trends in Ancestral Health Documentaries from 2018-04-10T19:00
Most people learn about ancestral health through books and blogs, which makes sense—Primal folks tend to be big readers, and the complexity and depth and constant evolution of the knowledge almo...
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#235: Paul Robinson from 2018-04-09T15:00
Elle Russ chats with Paul Robinson - fellow thyroid patient and author of Listen
#234 (Keto): Q&A Show from 2018-04-04T19:00
What Happens “After Keto”? from 2018-04-04T19:00
Google searches for this question have shot up in recent weeks. I’m not surprised. An unprecedented number of people went keto in January purely as a quick weight loss hack, and now they’re look...
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Women’s Fitness: Should It Change with Age? from 2018-04-03T19:00
Generally speaking, the basic Primal Blueprint for fitness and physical activity applies equally to me...
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#233: Arriane Alexander from 2018-04-02T15:00
Elle Russ chats with Arriane Alexander about putting yourself out there in the social media world through video! Arriane is a “rock your life coach” and has a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychol...
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#232 (Keto): Brad’s Experiment With Increased Caloric Intake from 2018-03-28T17:00
Host Brad Kearns talks about his month-long and still running experiment with increasing his overall caloric intake (and consequently allowing for an incre...
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5 Studies I’d Like to See from 2018-03-27T19:00
Imagine money is no object. Imagine you wield absolute control over the scientific community and can direct it to run whichever study you desire. If you can dream it up, they’ll get the subjects...
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#231: Lauren Lobley from 2018-03-26T15:00
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Can Keto Actually Work For Hard-Training Endurance or Power/Strength Athletes? from 2018-03-21T19:00
Keto is red hot these days, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Call it the latest dietary fad, but keep in mind a great insight Robb Wol...
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#230 (Keto): Megan Roberts (née Hall) from 2018-03-21T18:00
Megan Roberts (née Hall) is the Scientific Director of Listen
A Look At Swerve Sweetener from 2018-03-20T19:00
As we move into a new era of health awareness, there’s more variety than ever available to us. Overall, this is a very good thing—the average Primal consumer now has far greater acces...
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#229: Daniel Thomas Hind from 2018-03-19T15:00
Elle Russ chats with Daniel Thomas Hind - the founder of Listen
Is the Autoimmune Protocol Right For You? from 2018-03-14T19:00
If you think going Primal is restrictive, the autoimmune protocol is downright draconian. But this is by design. The entire point of an autoimmune Primal/paleo protocol is to eliminate all the f...
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#228 (Keto): Leanne Vogel from 2018-03-14T17:00
In this episode, Lindsay Taylor sits down with Leanne Vogel, author of the popular book The Keto Diet and host of The Keto Diet Podcast. Listen in as Lindsay and Leanne chat ab...
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#227: Cavin Balaster from 2018-03-12T14:00
Elle Russ chats with Cavin Balaster about his experience sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury that left him comatose with less than a 10% chance of regaining consciousness beyond a vegetat...
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Why the Type of Folate You Take Matters from 2018-03-08T20:00
We have a problem. When discussing vitamin B9, common parlance is to use “folic acid” and “folate” interchangeably, as if the two are different terms for the same thing. Talk to most OB-GYNs abo...
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#226 (Keto): How and When to Add Carbs Back During Keto from 2018-03-07T20:00
Host Brad Kearns discusses this common and perhaps over-analyzed topic of the role carbs play in your keto journey. This show attempts to simplify the issue, givi...
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#225: Michelle and Keith Norris from 2018-03-05T16:00
Elle Russ chats with Keith and Michelle Norris - Keith is a former athlete, a military vet, and an elite strength and conditioning expert with over 35 years of experience. His wife Michelle is ...
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Alternative Therapies For ADHD: Part 2 from 2018-03-01T20:00
With 6.1 million children in this country bearing a past or present ADHD diagnosis...
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#224 (Keto): How to Make It to the 6-Week Mark With Nutritional Ketosis from 2018-02-28T20:00
Host Brad Kearns offers some important tips to make your first foray into nutritional ketosis a success. As you may know, the complete Keto Reset journey entails ...
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Slow Moving Training: Yoga from 2018-02-27T20:00
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#223: Norm Robillard from 2018-02-26T16:00
Elle Russ chats with Norm Robillard, Ph.D., Founder of Listen
Restless Legs Syndrome: Causes, Factors and Treatments from 2018-02-22T20:00
For anyone who’s experienced it, the frustration can be miserable. The countless tossing and turning, the minutes that tick by (turning into hours), and you STILL haven’t gotten a mod...
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Does the Fasting Mimicking Diet Live Up to the Hype? from 2018-02-21T20:00
Valter Longo is a leading fasting researcher. Since the early 2000s, he’s been one of the top guys running legitimate fasting studies in cancer patients, regular people, and, of course, rodents....
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#222 (Keto): Straddling The Line Between OCD and Properly Disciplined from 2018-02-21T18:00
Host Brad Kearns, leverages the previous show, by acknowledging that we don’t want to be orthorexic and uptight about dietary patterns and biofeedback numbers, but we also don’t want to exhibit ...
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10 Basic Human Skills the Younger Generation Isn’t Learning from 2018-02-20T20:00
There are many reasons to be thankful for the cushy existence modernity affords us. War and other extenuating circumstances aside, you probably don’t fear for your life on a daily basis. You hav...
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#221: Ken Berry, MD from 2018-02-19T16:00
Rapid Fire Questions and Answers: Getting Wild from 2018-02-15T20:00
Last month, you asked a ton of great questions in the comment section of my post on reclaimin...
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The Definitive Guide to Chocolate from 2018-02-14T20:00
Ah, chocolate. What a life.
According to the Aztecs, the great feathered serpent god of wisdom and creation known as Quetzalcoatl introduced the cocoa bean to mankind. It’s likelier that ...
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#220 (Keto): Avoiding an OCD Approach to Keto from 2018-02-14T18:00
Yes, there is such a thing as an overly analytical approach to keto and health and fitness goals in general, where you compromise your intuitive abilities and obs...
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#219: Vanessa&Adam Lambert from 2018-02-12T20:00
Elle Russ chats with Vanessa & Adam Lambert of Bee The Wellness - an innovative personal coaching company based in California. This couple has been living and working in the Paleo/Primal world f...
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8 Herbs and Spices You (Likely) Aren’t Using—and Should from 2018-02-08T20:00
Readers, especially those new to Primal eating, frequently request quick and easy ideas for ancestral cooking. While new recipes may be inspiring, sometimes expanding your kitchen repertoire doe...
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Keto and Type 2 Diabetes from 2018-02-07T20:00
If you think of Type 2 diabetes as carbohydrate intolerance, the natural dietary response should be to restrict the offending dietary component. And when this occurs—when diabetic patients restr...
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#218 (Keto): Dr Cate Shanahan, Part 2 from 2018-02-07T18:00
Co-hosts Brad Kearns and Dr. Lindsay Taylor welcome Dr. Cate Shanahan back for a second show where Cate discusses blood testing, fasting, meal timing, and how var...
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#217: Kale Brock from 2018-02-05T16:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Kale Brock from a natural setting in Australia, amidst the noisy cicada beetles chirping in the background. Kale is on an awesome global...
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#216 (Keto): Dr Cate Shanahan, Part 1 from 2018-01-31T20:00
Co-hosts Brad Kearns and Dr. Lindsay Taylor welcome Dr. Cate Shanahan for a long-awaited grilling on assorted matters of keto that are often misunderstood and dis...
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5 Suggestions for Becoming Less Civilized (and a Giveaway) from 2018-01-31T20:00
Civilization has given us great gifts. Infectious diseases rarely kill us anymore. We have hot running water that’s safe to drink (usually). We can go down to the market and buy a thousand diffe...
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Primal Kitchen Efficiency: 13 Tips for Daily Organization and Smooth Cooking from 2018-01-30T20:00
Good cooking is art and science. You’re measuring, you’re tasting, you’re following recipes, you’re following intuit...
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#215: Ginny Gane from 2018-01-29T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Ginny Gane - bestselling author of The Champion Mindset and an adventurous, fun Law of Attraction expert for people who crave more out of life and are ready to realize thei...
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The Role of Supplementation in Keto: What’s Uniquely Useful from 2018-01-25T20:00
Yesterday, I explained my rationale for supplementation in a Primal lifestyle. Today, I’m going to get a bit m...
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Grok Didn’t Take Supplements, So Why Should I? from 2018-01-24T20:00
The main objective of following the Primal Blueprint is to extract the healthiest, happiest, longest and most productive life possible from our bodies – and to look and feel good in the process....
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#214 (Keto): Tommy Wood from 2018-01-24T18:00
#213: Jeffrey Brownstein from 2018-01-22T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Jeffrey Brownstein, a Certified Empowerment Coach and founder of Life Purpose U. He has been helping people to uncover their purpose and create meaningful, extraordinary liv...
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Do “Dominant” Neurotransmitters Impact Training? (and a Giveaway) from 2018-01-18T20:00
Last year I was talking with Brad Kearns and Dave Dolle when Dave said something really interesting: he was using neurotransmitter analysis to build personalized training programs for his athlet...
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#212 (Keto): Lindsay and Jake Taylor from 2018-01-17T22:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Folsom, CA’s #1 power couple, Jake Taylor and Primal Blueprint’s own keto queen Lindsay Shaw Taylor, Ph.D. These folks are the real deal and they have immersed themselv...
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Rest and Recovery: A Whole New Perspective (and A Giveaway) from 2018-01-17T20:00
Today I want you to completely rethink your basic philosophy about how you manage both your fitness activities and the assorted stresses of hectic, modern life. This post was inspired by a great...
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#211: Joel Jamieson from 2018-01-15T15:55
Brad Kearns chats with Performance Architect Joel Jamieson about his groundbreaking post about the energy cost of recovery, published on 8weeksout.com, called "All Pain, No Gain: Why The High In...
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How to Do Keto As a Vegetarian from 2018-01-10T20:00
This is one of the most common queries I receive: How do I go keto as a vegetarian?
One way to go keto as a vegetarian is to stop being vegetarian. You begin as a vegetarian, make the con...
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#210 (Keto): Overview of the Keto Reset Diet Journey from 2018-01-10T18:30
Host Brad Kearns walks you through Chapter 1 of The Keto Reset Diet—the wha...
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How to Do Keto with Dietary Restrictions from 2018-01-09T20:00
Almost everyone has at least one dietary restriction. Maybe your religion or cultural traditions prohibit specific foods or food pairings. Maybe your physiological response to certain foods—an a...
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#209: Dr. Joseph Mercola from 2018-01-08T15:55
Mark Sisson chats with Dr. Joseph Mercola - a board certified family physician who started Mercola.com 20 years ago...the most visited natural health site on the internet for th...
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What Will 2018 Mean For Your Life? from 2018-01-03T20:00
Every New Year, the cynics are quick to tell you how arbitrary all the motivational messages, resolutions, and new beginnings are. It’s just another day, they grumble. And, sure, they have a poi...
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#208 (Keto): The Wrong Way to Go Keto from 2018-01-03T19:00
Host Brad Kearns talks about the common mistakes and drawbacks of a shortcut approach to keto. If you are still even a bit carb dependent when attempting keto, wh...
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#207: Mark Sisson&Robb Wolf from 2018-01-01T15:55
Mark Sisson chats with with good friend and fellow New York Times Bestselling author Robb Wolf to answer a few listener questions and to chat about what they have been up to. With his bestsellin...
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10 Alternative Therapies for ADD&ADHD from 2017-12-27T20:00
A few months back, I put together an article on alternative therapies for depression. Many readers showed a lot of interest in some of the emerging non-drug treatments in that field, and, more ...
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#206 (Keto): The Liver Show (aka, Keto vs Carbo…Whoa!) from 2017-12-27T19:00
Host Brad Kearns talks about the contrast between liver function in a carb dependency state (hint Listen
#205: Jason Leapai&Jason Sikorski from 2017-12-25T15:55
Host Elle Russ chats with hilarious and fun-spirited podcasters Jason Leapai and Jason Sikorski. The Jasons host The ...
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The Best of 2017: Research Insights and Other Breakthroughs from 2017-12-20T20:00
Each year is fuller than the last. More and more scientific papers are published each year, and that trend is only quickening. The same trend goes for books, products, businesses. Humans are inc...
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#204 (Keto): All About Fasting from 2017-12-20T18:00
Host Brad Kearns talks about one of his recent favorite subjects, exploring the long scientifically validated benefits of fasting. We know that your body works mo...
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#203: Dave Scott from 2017-12-18T15:55
Host Brad Kearns catches up with the legendary Dave Scott, a 6-time Hawaii Ironman world champion and respected coach of both elite professional and amateur multisport enthusiasts. Dave is perha...
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The Future of Healthcare Is Health Coaching from 2017-12-14T20:00
I’ve been spreading the word about the primal lifestyle for over a decade now, and while the information on this blog and in my books has reached millions, I wonder how many of these millions ha...
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Will Saturated Fat Kill Your Cells? from 2017-12-13T20:00
No matter what kind of evidence comes out to the contrary, the anti-saturated fat sect won’t relinquish its dogma. Whenever ...
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#202(Keto): Are You Ready for Keto? from 2017-12-13T18:15
Host Brad Kearns talks about his first failed attempt at keto (lasted 3 weeks doing really great, then a bomb-out at the Burbank Airport snack shop!), and how you...
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#201: Anthony G. Jay, Ph.D. from 2017-12-11T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Anthony G. Jay, Ph.D. about his new book Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You, Fat, Sick, and Infertile. It was in college where Anthony began researchin...
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#200 (Keto): The Comprehensive Approach of The Keto Reset Diet from 2017-12-07T05:55
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Why Aren’t We Talking About the Cognitive Health Crisis? from 2017-12-04T20:37:54
If you look at the latest stats, you might assume there’s no cognitive health crisis. The overall number of dementia cases are going up, but that’s because the aging population is growing. Older...
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#199: Ken Berry, MD from 2017-12-04T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Ken Berry, MD, about his new book Lies My Doctor Told Me. Have your doctors lied to you? Chances are they have, and most likely unknowingly. If you've been misled by bad med...
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21 Books to Begin 2018 from 2017-11-30T20:00
The book is an ancient technology whose importance has only increased in modern times. With a book, you gain access to another person’s mind or life experiences. That’s hard to beat. People who ...
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#198 (Keto): Welcome to the Keto Reset Series from 2017-11-29T20:05
Host Brad Kearns, the co-author with Mark Sisson of The Keto Reset Diet...
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The Health Toll of Financial Stress from 2017-11-28T20:00
Sure, this post comes right on the heels of Cyber Monday…but is there ever a perfect time for a message like this? Yes, I run a business, but I still don’t mind kicking the cultural h...
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#197: Jacques Devore from 2017-11-27T15:55
Mark Sisson chats with Jacques DeVore about his book Bicycling Maximum Overload for Cyclists - a radical strength-based training program aimed at increasing cycling speed, athletic longevity, an...
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14 Healthier Ways to Spend Black Friday from 2017-11-21T20:00
For most of my life, Thanksgiving was spared the overt commercialization of the other holidays. Christmas has the gifts, Halloween the candy and costumes, Valentine’s the chocolates, roses, jewe...
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#196: Cindy Lu&Earl Martin from 2017-11-20T16:13:31
Elle Russ chats with husband and wife team Cindy Lu and Earl Martin who founded Malibu Essential Oils in 2013. After experiencing profound personal benefits, their curiosity led them to become I...
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Collagen for Skin: The Truth Behind the Benefits from 2017-11-16T20:02:07
It’s easy to get into the habit of assuming that certain things “just happen” as we get older. As the years pile up, we brace ourselves for brittle bones, expanding waistlines, failin...
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#195: Chris Kresser from 2017-11-15T15:55
Mark Sisson chats with Chris Kresser about his new book Unconventional Medicine. The world is facing the greatest healthcare crisis it has ever seen. Chronic disease is shortening our lifespan, ...
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Top 10 Paleo Apps from 2017-11-09T20:00
"Apps aren’t paleo, Sisson. Grok waited for days for aurochs to wander within spear-chucking range, not overnight for the release of the iPhone X.” True. But this is the world we live in. These ...
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The Insulin-Illness Connection from 2017-11-08T20:00
Most discussion of chronically-elevated insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) and insulin resistance revolves around their relationship to Listen
#194: Thor Conklin from 2017-11-08T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Thor Conklin about romantic relationships from their perspectives and experience. Thor is an entrepreneur, profitability consultant...
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7 Subjective Longevity Markers to Track (and Fix) from 2017-11-07T21:40
A few weeks ago, I went over 7 of the most important longevity biomarkers to track. Today, I’m shifting gears a bi...
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Bitters: A Primal Primer from 2017-11-07T20:00
I have a German friend who, after one of her fantastic meals, breaks out her Kräuter and fills aperitif glasses for everyone. To her it’s simply tradition. For the rest of us it’s a pleasant ext...
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6 Ways Primal Types Can Observe Halloween from 2017-11-02T21:58:43
I’ll take the holiday bait today. It’s true…with its emphasis on candy consumption, many Primal types feel lost on Halloween. They don’t know what to do with themselves.
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#193: James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D. from 2017-11-01T14:55
Elle Russ chats with James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D., about his new book The Salt Fix. James is a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Hea...
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How Does the Keto Reset Fit Into the Primal Blueprint? from 2017-10-26T19:18:49
Today I’m going to address a big question some of you have been asking in the comment boards and via email:
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#192: Joe De Sena&Mark Sisson from 2017-10-25T14:55
Mark Sisson chats with Joe De Sena—founder and CEO of Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle racing company. Joe has demonstrated his entrepreneurial drive since his pre-teens. From selling ...
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Gender Bias in Medical Research: How It Operates and Why It Matters from 2017-10-18T20:29:07
Some months ago the issue of gender bias in medical research came up on the comment board. It was certainly an issue I’d occasionally read about. But I’m also a proponent of lifestyle design and...
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The Lowdown on Keto Side Effects: What’s Real, What’s Not, and What’s Helpful from 2017-10-18T19:00
With more people enthusiastic about the ketogenic diet comes more talk about potential adverse side effects. Upon closer examination, almost all of the complaints can be traced to a flawed appro...
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#191: Dr. Steven Gundry from 2017-10-18T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Steven Gundry, M.D.—who during his 40-year medical career performed over 10,000 heart surgeries and developed patented, life-saving medical technology. After discovering key...
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7 Longevity Biomarkers to Track from 2017-10-13T16:51:10
Last year, I wrote about 10 of the most interesting predictors of longevity. Many of them were subjective, ...
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Enzyme Supplements: Uses, Suggestions, and Alternatives from 2017-10-13T01:10:46
Few would disagree that a Primal way of life advocates simplicity above all else. Nutritious foods, strategic movement, and an aversion to stress bordering on (healthy) obsession.
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#190: Lynne McTaggart from 2017-10-11T14:55
Description: Elle Russ chats with Lynne McTaggart - one of the central voices in the new consciousness movement. Lynne is the award-winning author of seven books, including worldwide bestseller...
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What I’ve Learned from Eating Abroad from 2017-10-10T22:11:49
I’ve been lucky enough to travel to interesting places. The trips I’ve taken in the last 10-15 years, during my “Primal period,” have been the most meaningful, rewarding, and downright enjoyable...
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Where I Part Ways with the Popular Keto Movement from 2017-10-04T19:00
The explosive growth of interest in the ketogenic diet has been a net good for the state of nutrition. For one, peopl...
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#189: Mark Sisson from 2017-10-03T13:00
Elle Russ chats with Mark Sisson, bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint, a former world-class endurance athlete, and one of the leading voices of the Evolutionary Health Movement. ...
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9 Ways to Normalize Your Hormones from 2017-09-29T20:59:40
Today, I’m going to give you some tried and true methods for helping to normalize your endocrine health. These are things that apply to everyone, as far as I can tell. They won’t fix every probl...
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Testosterone Supplementation: My Primal Take from 2017-09-27T18:43:31
After I turned 60, a routine checkup showed that I had lower-than-normal free testosterone levels. I hadn’t noticed anything that would have alerted me. No symptoms. No indication. Everything wo...
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#188: Rohini Ross from 2017-09-27T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Rohini Ross - a Psychotherapist, Leadership Consultant, Transformative Coach and a regular blogger for the Huffington Post. She helps organizations, leaders, couples, and in...
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6 Food Products I Love to Hate and 5 I Just Love from 2017-09-26T19:00
Any old time readers remember the Fuming Fuji? He was the lovable yet ornery food critic of early MDA who railed against Listen
#187: Evan Brand from 2017-09-20T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Evan Brand—author, podcast host and Louisville, Kentucky-based Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Nutritional Therapist, and ...
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What Primal Types Can Learn from Plant-Based Diets (and Dieters) from 2017-09-19T19:00
I joke around a lot and give them hell, but I have love and respect for plant-based diets and the people who eat them. These folks come at health from an entirely different place, and, it’s true...
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Why Am I Getting Low Ketone Readings on a Ketogenic Diet? from 2017-09-13T19:00
Even having finished and printed The Keto Reset, the quest for deeper unde...
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#186: Craig Ballantyne from 2017-09-13T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Craig Ballantyne—author of two books, Listen
9 Factors That Influence Testosterone Levels from 2017-09-12T21:03:56
In the last several weeks testosterone has come up on a pretty regular basis. I’ve written about it before, of course, but there’s something about the Listen
8 Tips for Cooking Vegetables from 2017-09-12T19:00
This spring when I asked what nutrition topics folks would be interested in reading about on the blog, th...
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#185: Diana Keuilian from 2017-09-06T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Diana Keuilian - the author of the best selling cookbooks The Recipe Hacker and Recipe Hacker Confidential. She's passionate about removing the gluten, dairy, soy, grains, a...
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#184: Mark Sisson&Elle Russ from 2017-08-30T14:55
Mark Sisson chats with Elle Russ about her book The Paleo Thyroid Solution - Elle also gives some recent updates on her personal thyroid healing journey. The Paleo Thyroid Solution dispels outd...
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Two Final (and Favorite) Adaptogens: Rhodiola Rosea and Bacopa Monnieri from 2017-08-29T19:00
I’ve taken up the subject of adaptogens over the last several weeks, and today I’m wrapping it up with two of my favorites: Rhodiola rosea and Bacopa monnieri.
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Is Keto Bad for the Thyroid? from 2017-08-23T19:00
Keto is fantastic, everyone says. It’s a great way to lose weigh...
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#183: Elizabeth Baldwin-Lodge from 2017-08-23T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Elizabeth Baldwin-Lodge about her new book, Simple Suggestions to Nourish the Mind, Body, and Spirit - a guide to help readers feel happy every day. Baldwin-Lodge offers ins...
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CrossFit Training: How to Support Overall Wellness and Longevity with Primal from 2017-08-17T21:41:27
There are some who hold the view that at birth, each of us is allotted a finite supply of energy which exercise depletes, thus hastening our demise. An intense regimen like CrossFit, in this par...
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Is There a Problem with Weight Loss Culture? from 2017-08-16T19:00
The article doesn’t come to a neat conclusion. There’s no prescription at the end. It meanders. It explores. It’s messy. I think that’s exactly how most people feel when trying to tackle this di...
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#182: Ben Greenfield from 2017-08-16T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Ben Greenfield - a biohacker, human body and brain performance coach, ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, professional Spartan athlete, anti-aging consultant, speaker and au...
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Adaptogens: Maca Root, Sea Buckthorn Oil, and Schisandra from 2017-08-15T19:00
I’ve covered a number of adaptogens over the past few months including Listen
CrossFit Training: How Going Primal Will Enhance Recovery from 2017-08-11T21:42:25
Exercise is a major stressor. But it’s a major acute stressor, rather than a chronic one. It hits us, then it’s over, and we recover. When the next session rolls around, we’re better/fa...
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#181: Brad Kearns&Elle Russ Part II from 2017-08-09T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Primal Endurance Podcast host Brad Kearns for the second part of the Primal Endurance Online Mastery course discussion about how Primal-style eating integrates into enduranc...
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The Definitive Guide to Bone Broth Benefits from 2017-08-04T21:34:28
I’ve been writing about bone broth for a long time. I’ve been drinking it even longer. I’m not sure you can get anything much more primal than a heap of bones cooked for hours into rich, gelatin...
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CrossFit Training: How to Add Mass and Build Strength with Primal from 2017-08-04T21:22:39
Gaining mass and building strength while CrossFitting should be a breeze. You’re lifting heavy things using compound full-body movements like squats, deadlifts, and presses, providing a potent g...
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#180: Brad Kearns&Elle Russ Part I from 2017-08-02T14:55
Primal Blueprint Podcast hostess Elle Russ joins Primal Endurance Podcast host Brad Kearns in Malibu to discuss the release of the long-awaited Primal Endurance Online Mastery Course. This ambit...
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CrossFit Training: How to Lose Fat with Primal from 2017-07-27T19:00
CrossFit is well-known for leaning people out. But there’s also a small but significant portion of people who struggle to lose body fat despite—or perhaps because of—hitting the box religiously ...
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Stop Obsessing Over the Numbers from 2017-07-27T16:17:25
My friend, former co-competitor, business partner, and writing buddy Brad Kearns had been on a “Quantified Self” kick, tracking biomarkers, testing blood sugar and Listen
#179: Thor Conklin from 2017-07-26T14:55
Thor Conklin is an Entrepreneur, Profitability Consultant and host of his daily podcast, Peak Performers Podcast. 2017 marks his 17th year as an entrepreneur. The first company Thor created was ...
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5 Non-Dietary Factors That Influence Your Microbiome from 2017-07-25T19:00
Our goal, then, is to improve our microbiological real estate in the many areas of the body that commensal and symbiotic bacterial like to put down roots—the Listen
CrossFit’s Criticisms: How Do I Keep Energy Levels High on Primal? from 2017-07-24T18:19:50
Over the past two posts in this series, I’ve explained how a Primal way of eating can not only support a heavy CrossFit schedule, but elevate it. Today, I’m going to explain how going Primal can...
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The Definitive Guide to Children’s Nutrition from 2017-07-19T19:00
I’ve gotten a lot of requests for a post about children’s nutrition, so it’s long overdue. When it comes down to brass tacks, kids really are just small people. They aren’t a different species. ...
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#178: Aarn Farmer from 2017-07-19T14:55
Aarn Farmer has been a frugal blogger for over seven years at GroceryShopforFREE.com and ...
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8 Primal Grilling Tips and Techniques from 2017-07-18T19:00
First off, let’s settle one thing right away. Grilling is not the same as barbecuing. Barbecue means big cuts of meat cooked low and slow. Depending on the animal, it can be an all-day affair wi...
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Need to Know Factors for Bone Health from 2017-07-13T18:31:46
Considering how essential bones are to our existence, it’s surprising how most people take them for granted. A lifetime of neglect can suddenly reveal to us just ho...
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#177: Dr. Loretta Breuning from 2017-07-12T14:55
Elle Russ Chats with Loretta Breuning, PhD - Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, which helps people manage the brain chemicals we’ve inherited from our earliest ancestors. She's author of Hab...
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CrossFit’s Criticism: How Do I Eat Enough Carbs on Primal? from 2017-07-06T19:00
By far the single most common criticism levied against paleo by CrossFitters is that it’s too damn difficult to eat enough carbs to maintain performance during workouts. There is definitely trut...
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Hair Loss: Looking beyond Genetics from 2017-07-05T21:24:59
Conventional wisdom teaches us to accept our fate when it comes to hair loss. “Runs in the family,” we’re often told—and sometimes it does (but that’s usually not the full story). “It’s just Listen
Are CrossFit and Primal Compatible? from 2017-07-05T19:00
Back when they were infants, CrossFit and paleo were the best of friends. Robb Wolf was giving CrossFit nutrition seminars. CF boxes were running paleo challenges and offering meal plans to clie...
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#176: Mark Sisson&Derek Flanzraich from 2017-07-05T14:55
Mark Sisson chats with Derek Flanzraich—an entrepreneur on a mission to give everyone a "healthyish" attitude. He is the CEO & Founder of Greatist, a next-gen...
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More on Adaptogens: Ashwagandha, Astragalus, and Holy Basil from 2017-06-29T19:00
Last week I waded into the adaptogen theme, examining the many ins and not-so-many outs of American and Asian ginseng. It got me thinking—why not keep the ball rolling? The ginseng va...
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Coconut Oil Is Going to Kill Us All (or Maybe Not…) from 2017-06-28T19:00
I was beginning to rest on my laurels. It had been months since the inbox had flooded with upset readers asking me to address the latest episode of the conventional establishment’s attack on hea...
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#175: Cassie Parks from 2017-06-28T14:55
Cassie Parks loves the ocean, dancing for no reason and the power of possibly. Her best-selling books include the topics of money, business and lifestyle design. She is a mentor for those who wa...
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Adaptogen Effects: American and Asian Ginseng from 2017-06-22T19:00
I’ve been using adaptogens for quite some time, but in the last year I’ve been experimenting a little more with them. You may have caught my mention of a few adaptogenic varieties in ...
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#174: Amy Berger from 2017-06-22T03:00
Elle Russ chats with Amy Berger, MS, CNS, NTP - a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner about her new book The Alzheimer's Antidote: Using a Low-Carb, High-Fat...
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Is Keto for Everyone?—Cautions, Caveats, and Contraindications from 2017-06-21T19:00
In a few months, I’ll be releasing a book extolling the virtues of a ketogenic diet. I’m currently several months into a ketogenic experi...
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My 16 Favorite Fat Sources from 2017-06-14T19:00
Going ketogenic has made me hone in on my fat sources even more than before. This is an essential practice for anyone seriously pursuing a ketogenic diet. As fat will comprise the majority of yo...
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#173: Tero Isokauppila from 2017-06-14T14:55
Elle Russ chat with Tero Isokauppila, the founder of Four Sigmatic, is on a mission to make medicinal mushrooms, some of the world’s most researched superfoods, more accessible to everyone. Born...
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Cool Things You Notice Happening Once You Start to Lose Weight from 2017-06-13T19:00
Most people come to the Primal Blueprint because they want to lose weight. Ask any purveyor of a specific diet and they’ll say much the same thing. The majority of people are interested in dropp...
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ACEs and Primal Health from 2017-06-08T19:00
It’s fair to say that I gravitate towards tangible, actionable subject matter when it comes to improving my own and others’ health. Things like Listen
The Definitive Guide to Keto from 2017-06-07T19:00
I use my Los Angeles surroundings as a barometer for changes in the mainstream approach to health, and it holds up quite well. Silicon Valley can claim to be the cradle of technology, but L.A. i...
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#172: Marla Sarris from 2017-06-07T14:55
Elle Russ chats with PaleoPorn.com co-founder Marla Sarris. After dedicating six years to teaching at one of the nation's top high schools, Marla left her career to pursue a healthier, sustaina...
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7 Alternative Therapies for Depression from 2017-06-01T19:00
As I discussed last month, depression is the yin to anxiety’s yang. Between these t...
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Summer Reset: 30 Days, 30 Actions from 2017-05-31T19:00
At the onset of our annual 21-Day Challenge this past January, I offered up a post that proposed thinking small—Listen
#171: Genevieve Howland from 2017-05-31T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Genevieve Howland, author of The Mama Natural: Week to Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth - the modern (and yet ancient) approach to pregnancy and childbirth. “Natural” re...
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6 Primal-Minded Reasons to Hit the Farmers Market This Weekend from 2017-05-30T19:00
With Memorial Day come and gone, we’re rounding the corner to summer. Even in the northern-most regions of the country, farmers markets are back (if they ever closed where you live). Ten years a...
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10 Tips to Boost Your Serotonin from 2017-05-24T19:00
Serotonin is a major regulator of mood and depression risk. These are important, vital roles, to be sure. Your mood d...
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#170: Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. from 2017-05-23T23:35:41
Mark Sisson chats with Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. about her newest book Paleo Principles. Sarah is the creator of the award-winning online resource ThePaleoMom.com, cohost of the syndicated top-ra...
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8 Primal-Friendly Flours from 2017-05-23T19:00
While I don’t recommend making Primalized versions of grain-based foods a staple, the fact remains that people love them. They’re going to want them. There’s not much you can do about that. And ...
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How Your Oral Biome Influences Your Overall Health from 2017-05-18T19:00
7 Reasons to Love Wheat from 2017-05-17T19:00
Wheat gets a bad rap in the alternative health sphere, receiving blame from all sides. Today, I’m here to provide the other side. Today, I’m going to give you seven solid reasons to love Listen
#169: Adam&Vanessa Lambert from 2017-05-17T14:55
Elle Russ chats about living an expanded life with Adam & Vanessa Lambert - both exceptional paleo health and lifestyle coaches who make a uniquely formidable team. Adam’s knowledge is rooted in...
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How Should We Harness Behavioral Economics for Better Health? from 2017-05-11T19:00
As much as humans think they’re objective beings whose every decision emerges from cold logical calculation, we’re just irrational, emotional animals. That’s why stories and anecdotes are more c...
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What’s the Difference Between Primal and Paleo? from 2017-05-10T19:00
The paleo diet and Primal Blueprint way of eating (a.k.a. Primal) are both based on similar evolutionary science. The story goes something like this. Our modern Western diet bears little resembl...
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#168: Devyn Sisson from 2017-05-10T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Devyn Sisson about her new book Kitchen Intuition. Devyn Sisson is an author, artist, culinary enthusiast and restaurateur involved in the launch of the Primal Kitche...
10 Actions for an Anti-Stress Protocol from 2017-05-09T19:00
It almost goes without saying: Stress is at an all-time high. Not the kind of major traumatic stress we see elsewhere, sure. At least in the Western world, there aren’t any horrific sectarian co...
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Oral Health: What You Eat (and Don’t Eat) Counts from 2017-05-04T19:00
Popular Blood Tests—the Facts, Ranges, and Alternatives You Should Know from 2017-05-03T19:00
#167: Gary E. Foresman MD from 2017-05-03T14:55
Description: Elle Russ chats with Dr. Foresman about all things vaccines - the controversies, the dangers, and the benefits. Dr. Foresman opened a private practice, he quickly became dissatisf...
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The Language of Microbial Culture: Explaining Prebiotics, Probiotics, Synbiotics and Postbiotics from 2017-05-02T19:00
How to Move through Life with an Edge from 2017-05-01T19:00
Every former competitive athlete's worst nightmare is that moment when you lose to a younger person doing the sport you love. When the cocoon of invincibility and superiority you've erected arou...
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5 Unconventional Ways to Extend Your Life from 2017-04-26T19:00
#166: JJ Virgin&Mark Sisson from 2017-04-26T14:55
Mark Sisson chats with celebrity nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin - who teaches clients how to lose weight and master their mindset so they can lead bigger, better lives. She is author of ...
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#165: Justin Stenstrom from 2017-04-19T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Justin Stenstrom, a nationally-acclaimed life coach, best-selling author, and speaker. He's the founder of EliteManMagazine.com and the host of the Elite Man Podcast where h...
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7 Primal Mantras to Drive Your Success from 2017-04-17T19:21:54
Ignore the pseudo-spiritual baggage many people have with the notion of a mantra. Repeating and focusing on a meaningful phrase to help guide you through difficult situations, whether that's an ...
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“What’s That?” Ear Health: Dietary and Lifestyle Choices that Preserve It from 2017-04-13T19:00
Sure, they’re not exactly the sexiest body part, but it’s fair to say that life with substandard ear health would be notably less enjoyable. And as it happens, millions of Americans would be abl...
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#164: Devyn Sisson and Kyle Sisson from 2017-04-12T14:55
Description: Elle Russ chats with Carrie and Mark Sisson's grown children, Devyn and Kyle Sisson, about their new business endeavor - opening up a Primal Kitchen Restaurants franchise in Culver...
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How to Augment and Support Your Natural Detox Capacities from 2017-04-05T19:00
Conventional wisdom has decreed that "detox" is a myth. They're not even sure if Listen
#163: Dr. Gary Foresman from 2017-04-05T14:55
Description: Elle Russ chats with Integrative Physician Gary E. Foresman MD about an often overlooked topic in thyroid discussion...HYPERthyroidism. While Hashimoto’s disease, hypothyroidism, a...
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9 Trends of Primal Interest from 2017-04-04T19:00
I get a lot of industry news. I eat out a fair bit. I talk to people whose job it is to spot and track health trends. I'm privy to some of the greatest, most innovative minds in the alternative ...
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The Plight of the Modern Foot: Conditions that Plague Us—and How to Avoid Them from 2017-03-30T19:00
For all the focus on hearts and arteries, brain tissue and muscle mass, we tend to neglect one critical part of the body with dramatic influence over how we fare in later decades. It’s little su...
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5 Obscure Nutrients: Why We Need Them and How Grok Got Them from 2017-03-29T19:00
Everyone reading this knows about the macronutrients. You’re all eating enough protein, fat, carbs, and the various sub-categories, like Listen
#162: Dave Asprey from 2017-03-29T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of Bulletproof, the world's first human performance and nutrition company. Dave is a Silicon Valley investor and technology entrepreneur who sp...
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The Empathy Effect: How Befriending Your Future Self Can Impact Your Health Today from 2017-03-28T19:00
You are not the person you were fifteen years ago. The cells that compose your tissues and deliver oxygen Listen
How to Exercise with An Autoimmune Condition from 2017-03-23T19:00
Autoimmune diseases really throw the body for a loop. You're attacking your own tissues. Your inflammation is sky high. What's usually good for you—like boosting the immune system—can make it wo...
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19 Personal Care Products I Use or Like from 2017-03-22T19:00
A few years ago, I wrote a long post listing cosmetics, soaps, and other personal products made with healthy,...
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#161: Helen Marshall from 2017-03-22T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Helen Marshall who faced a long list of debilitating digestive and mental health issues until she turned to a Primal diet in a desperate attempt to reset her health. Initia...
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How to Buy (and Appreciate) Eggs from 2017-03-21T19:00
Back in 2008, I provided a brief look into deconstructing egg carton labelling. That simple guide to egg purchasing has gotten...
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Sugar's Day Is Done? A Review of Gary Taubes' Latest Treatise, The Case Against Sugar from 2017-03-15T19:00
In 2002, Gary Taubes penned a New York Times piece that questioned the...
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#160: Robb Wolf from 2017-03-15T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Robb Wolf about the surprising truth is that we are genetically wired to eat more and move less, the exact opposite of the advice we are often given. Now there is a more cu...
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Are Infrared Saunas Beneficial? from 2017-03-14T19:00
Last month, I installed an infrared sauna in my house. A company offered it to me to try out, and I was willing to give it a go, knowing a little about them already. It also inspired me to dig i...
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A Primal Look at Skin Care from 2017-03-09T20:00
By next year, Americans are expected to spend nearly 11 billion dollars on skin...
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10 Uncommon Exercises For Maintaining Strength, Agility, and Power With Age from 2017-03-08T20:00
The older you get, the more important strength, agility, power, and lean mass become. This isn't how most people approach old age. They expect strength and all the other trappings of physical ca...
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#159: Christine Hassler from 2017-03-08T15:55
Mark Sisson chats with Christine Hassler, best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want. ...
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Is Snoring Really a Health Problem? from 2017-03-02T20:00
There’s a saying that people who snore always fall asleep first. My days of overnight sports chaperoning and group camping trips have frequently confirmed that notion. Most people would say that...
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#158: Cindy Lu and Earl Martin from 2017-03-01T15:55
Elle Russ chats with husband/wife team Cindy Lu and Earl Martin who founded Malibu Essential Oils in 2013. After experiencing profound personal benefits, their curiosity led them to become Inter...
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8 Primal Food Challenges You Can Take from 2017-02-28T20:00
Humans are competitive animals. We like a challenge because it compels us to rise to the occasion, prove ourselves, get better at something, or become a bigger version of ourselves. For people, ...
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The Personality Factor: How Does Introversion or Extroversion Interact with Well-Being? from 2017-02-23T20:00
Sometimes it seems like this world is built for extroverts. The most successful politicians, entertainers, and public figures are (or at le...
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Long Fasts: Worth the Risk? from 2017-02-22T20:00
Intermittent fasting, schmittermittent schmasting. The hot new trend is the extended fast—eating nothing and drinking only non-caloric beverages for no less than three days and often as many as ...
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#157: Roland and Galina Denzel from 2017-02-22T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Roland & Galina Denzel about their new book Eat Well, Move Well, Live Well - 52 Ways to Feel Better in a Week. Roland is a weight loss coach whose first client was himself!...
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Some Primal Answers for Kids’ Problem Behaviors from 2017-02-21T20:00
Last week, Chris Kresser wrote a great article discussing the emerging—and likely causative—link between poor gut health and childhood misbehavior. He explained potential mechanisms for the asso...
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What Is the Vagus Nerve? (and How Does It Impact Health, Mood and Performance?) from 2017-02-16T20:00
In recent years, I’ve regularly vouched for the gut as our long-abused secondary brain. Given what most of us grew up learning in school, it can feel like a mammoth shift. Science and philosophy...
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8 Alternative Therapies Worth Considering from 2017-02-15T20:00
#156: Jeff Scot Philips from 2017-02-15T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Jeff Scot Philips - a nutritionist, professional speaker, and the author of BIG FAT FOOD FRAUD. In his early twenties he founded the company Fit Food, a food delivery compa...
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A Primal Look at Gestational Diabetes from 2017-02-14T20:00
Humor for Health: What Modern Science and our Evolutionary Story Teach Us about Lightening Up from 2017-02-09T20:00
The Problem with Self-Improvement Culture (and What To Do About It) from 2017-02-08T20:00
We’re a little more than a month out from New Year’s, and most people have abandoned their resolution efforts. Gyms are emptying out; the squat rack is free again. Cars ar...
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#155: Dr. Gary Foresman - Breast Health Part III from 2017-02-08T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Gary E. Foresman about breast health, breast cancer prevention and a variety topics surrounding breast health (This episode is part 3 of 3 podcasts dedicated to this top...
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What’s Wrong with the “Best Diets”? from 2017-02-02T20:00
Every year, it’s the same thing: U.S. News and World Report ranks 38 of the most popular diets from best t...
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Where Do I Start? The Big Picture on Tackling Primal Challenges from 2017-02-01T20:00
Earlier this month, a reader posed a fantastic question that prompted today’s post. It was long, so I’ll give the choice bits rather than quote the entire thing:
Where do I start? I...
#154: Drew Canole from 2017-02-01T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Drew Canole—a rockstar in the world of fitness, nutrition and mindset, with a huge heart for others and doing his part to transform the world, one person at a time. As the f...
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14 Primal Tips for Better Hiking from 2017-01-31T20:00
The most basic advice I can give about hiking is to go find a natural space and walk around. That’s it. It’s not sexy or particularly exciting, but it’s good enough.
I do have some additi...
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#153: Ryan Hurst from 2017-01-25T15:55
Brad Kearns chats with Ryan Hurst, GMB Fitness Founder and the action man behind the wildly popular GMB Fitness online bodyweight exercise program. A former martial artist and longtime resident ...
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4 Ways to Harness Mindfulness for Health Goals from 2017-01-19T20:00
What’s motivating you right now? How do you feel yourself settling into the practices you’ve adopted since the first day? Even if you’ve experienced some wavering (that’s no reason to abandon th...
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11 Physical Challenges to Take This Month from 2017-01-18T20:00
Some people don’t need any help finding physical challenges. They naturally and intuitively figure out ways to engage physically with the world and test their prowess. But that’s not everyone, o...
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#152: Dr. Cate Shanahan, Part II from 2017-01-18T15:55
Brad Kearns welcomes back one of the most popular guests from the old days! Dr. Cate has been hard at work preparing the launch of her revised and updated bestseller Deep Nutrition, originally p...
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How Long Does It Take for Fitness Benefits to Show? from 2017-01-17T20:00
A big reason most people never stick to a serious exercise routine is that the benefits most people are interested in take a while to appear. Fat loss, muscle gain, boosts to strength, speed, an...
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Alternative Goal Setting: How Free Spirits and Slow-Burners Can Achieve Their Health Visions from 2017-01-14T00:29:03
I’m a type A personality, so setting and attaining goals comes naturally to me. I desire a thing, determine the steps necessary to attain it, and follow through. It’s how I work best. Thanks to ...
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Primal Transition 101: Insider Kitchen Tips from 2017-01-12T20:00
Transitioning to the Primal Blueprint way of eating should be simple. There’s no need to invent the wheel at every meal. That said, it does likely mean shifting some of your routine in the kitch...
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41 Primal Action Items and Individual Experiments for Success in 2017 from 2017-01-11T20:00
Not every challenge has to be massive. Not every action item needs to take you to the promised land of optimal health and body composition. Sometimes, you just want a writer you trust to devise ...
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#151: Dr. Cate Shanahan, Part I from 2017-01-11T15:55
Brad Kearns welcomes back one of the most popular guests from the old days! Dr. Cate has been hard at work preparing the launch of her revised and updated bestseller DEEP NUTRITION orig...
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New Year Pitfalls: Where Kick-Start Plans Go Wrong from 2017-01-05T20:00
The Power of a Kick-Off Plan: What Elimination Programs, Total Resets, and Community Challenges Can Do for You from 2017-01-04T20:00
You’re already quite Primal.
You know your way around a grocery store. I mean “around” literally: you know to shop the perimeter.
You’ve struck up relationships with vendors at the...
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#150: Adam&Vanessa Lambert from 2017-01-04T15:55
Host Elle Russ chats with Adam and Vanessa Lambert of Bee The Wellness, an innovative personal coaching company (and podcast of the sam...
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What Will 2017 Mean for Your Life? from 2017-01-03T20:00
It’s 2017. There are old sci-fi stories set in 2017. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the basis for Blade Runner, takes place in 2019. That’s just two years away. It’ll co...
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Dietary Trends: Are Popular Interests Inching toward Ancestral Wisdom? from 2016-12-29T20:00
As the calendar draws toward the close of another year, I’m inclined to take stock of where the Primal vision stands. Are people slowly warming to the idea of Primal eating (and living), or are ...
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A Primal New Year’s Eve Survival Guide from 2016-12-28T20:00
New Year’s Eve approaches. Parties beckon. Arsenals of alcohol accumulate. Whether you venture out into the wild night or keep it quiet with close friends and loved ones (that’s me), people will...
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#149: Arriane Alexander from 2016-12-28T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Arriane Alexander about creating a dream life and career! Arriane is a “rock your life coach” and has a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology. She helps female entrepreneur...
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My Experience with Exogenous Ketones: Tale and Truth from 2016-12-27T20:00
I have been playing with ketones. Over the past couple years, I’ve tried a lot of ketone supplements, from KetoCaNa, Pruvit, Kegenix, to a few others. I’ve even accepted and tried a one-off from...
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Can You Retrain Your Taste? from 2016-12-22T20:00
It’s one of the unexpected upsides of the Primal Blueprint diet: learning/relearning the nuance of real food flavor. The experience doesn’t just reflect a psychological shift either. Taste accli...
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2016 in Review: The Top 14 Developments in Ancestral Health from 2016-12-21T20:00
#148: Christine Hassler from 2016-12-21T15:55
Mark Sisson chats with Christine Hassler...best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want....
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8 Primal Things to Appreciate about the Winter Season from 2016-12-20T20:00
Winter has come. That means different things to people based on their climate, but I’m of the opinion that winter is relative. You’d be right that the “cold” I face isn’t as objectively dangerou...
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14 Weird Plant Bits and Where to Find Them: Foraging Ethnic Markets from 2016-12-15T20:00
Today, I’m going to talk about the weird plant bits available in ethnic markets—spices, greens, roots, noodles, and fermented things.
(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark ...
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#147: Stuart Tomc from 2016-12-14T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Stuart Tomc, a natural health aficionado and science guru who’s worked at a litany of blockbuster nutrition companies, such as Nordic Naturals, North American Herb & Spice, ...
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How to Encode Better Choices from 2016-12-13T20:00
While I don’t consider Primal living particularly difficult, I think any behav...
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The Importance of Balance—and 15 Ways to Enhance and Preserve It from 2016-12-13T20:00
The older you get, the more the world challenges your balance. And when you’re pushing 80+ and a slight miscalculation can shatter your hip, balance is everything. Good balance lowers the incide...
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A Primal Take on Cannabis from 2016-12-07T20:00
Today I’m taking on a mammoth in the living room so to speak. Based on the emails I’ve received and the string of developments around the issue, it’s maybe a long time coming.
(This Mark'...
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#146: Dr. Gary Foresman - Breast Health Part II from 2016-12-07T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Gary Foresman about breast health, breast cancer prevention and a variety topics surrounding breast health (This episode is part 2 of 3 podcasts dedicated to this topic)...
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How the Grok Narrative Motivates Me from 2016-12-06T20:00
How do I connect to the Grok narrative? Apart from providing a unique approach to writing about health and fitness, what does it mean and how does it impact my life and my decisions?
(Thi...
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17 Gifts That Will MOVE You from 2016-12-02T00:44:48
Today’s guest post is by Katy Bowman, biomechanist and author of the bestselling Move Your DNA and a new...
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My 8 Favorite International Dishes to Expand Your Primal Palate from 2016-11-30T20:00
Discover how international cuisine can offer unique nutritional benefits.
(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)
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#145: Dr. Brett Hill from 2016-11-30T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Dr. Brett Hill about his new book Listen
How to Feed, Train and Care for Your Cartilage from 2016-11-29T20:00
People used to think that bone, body fat, and other “structural” tissues are inert rather than metabolically active. The truth is that Listen
Should You Rethink Your Meal Timing for Weight Loss? from 2016-11-23T20:00
I’ve written about what to eat. I’ve written about what not to eat. I’ve even discussed the Listen
#144: Matt&Keris Whitmore from 2016-11-23T15:55
Host Brad Kearns connects across the globe with the dynamic duo of Matt Whitmore and Keris Marsden, co-authors of Paleo Primer: A Second Helping—the long-awaited sequel to their bestsel...
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5 Common Prescriptions That Should Require Nutritional Counseling from 2016-11-22T20:00
Many of the most common prescription drugs affect the way we absorb, metabolize, utilize, and excrete vitamins, minerals, and other important health co-factors. People taking them deserve nutrit...
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News Promises and Limitations of the “Personalized Care” Movement: Where We Are Now from 2016-11-17T20:00
Several years ago, I gave my take on the “personalized care” movement: the broad push to use a...
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Can You Harness the Placebo Effect For Yourself? from 2016-11-16T20:00
The placebo effect isn’t just a necessary artifact of randomized controlled trials. It describes a very real effect that people can probably use to improve their lives.
(This Mark's Daily...
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#143: Jimmy Moore from 2016-11-16T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Jimmy Moore about the various forms and benefits of fasting. Jimmy Moore catapulted onto the health scene in 2004 after a phenomenal 180-pound weight loss enabled him to com...
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How to Harness the Self-Enhancement Bias (and Claim a Bigger Life) from 2016-11-10T20:00
In yesterday’s post, “My 7 Favorite Practices for Engineering the Good Life,” I included a c...
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My 7 Favorite Practices for Engineering the Good Life from 2016-11-09T20:00
Engineering the good life is about removing negative inputs as much as it is about adding positive ones. If a negative input confers momentary pleasure, removing it will remove some pleasure but...
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142: Paul Greive from 2016-11-09T15:55
Elle Russ chats with Primal Pastures farmer and co-founder Paul Greive. Today's discussion includes how to navigate the various "grass fed" and other tricky food labels along with what it means ...
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Eating Insects: No Longer a Fringe Choice from 2016-11-08T20:00
Though few people reading this consider insects anything but a novelty, for many human cultures they were (and are) staple foods. Humans have been eating insects for millions of years, starting ...
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Embodiment for Emotional Health: Is Mindful Movement a Primal Key? from 2016-11-03T19:00
All of us are at various points in life subject to pain, loss and suffering. Whether we contend with something as Listen
10 Nutrient Optimizing Tips for the Primal Enthusiast from 2016-11-02T19:00
You’re reading a blog about nutrition. You’re clicking links to scientific studies and abstracts. You’re in deep. You obviously care about the quality of the food you eat and the effect it has o...
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#141: Aaron Alexander from 2016-11-02T14:55
Aaron has been working with clients of all ages seeking a variety of goals from pain relief to improved athletic performance for over 10 years. He is currently seeing clients at his office, Alig...
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Why the Blood-Brain Barrier Is So Critical (and How to Maintain It) from 2016-11-01T19:00
You all know about intestinal permeability, or “leaky gut.” The job of the gut lining is to be selectively permeable, allowing helpful things passage into the body and preventing harmful things ...
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16 Ways to Increase Neuroplasticity (and Why That’s Important) from 2016-10-26T19:00
For hundreds of years, the localizationism theory of the brain reigned: the idea that the adult brain is composed of distinct regions, each responsible for a separate function. Most people still...
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#140: Dr. Gary E. Foresman, MD from 2016-10-26T14:55
Elle Russ chats with integrative physician, Dr. Gary E. Foresman, MD, about breast health (this episode will be Breast Health, Part I, focusing on general breast health. Breast Health, Part II w...
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Should You Eat Less Protein? from 2016-10-26T06:54:16
Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a subtle shift in the way the media discusses dietary protein, with many experts promoting lower intakes. The push for lower intakes hasn’t only come fr...
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Personal Improvement 7 Primal Ways to Bridge the Parent Happiness Gap from 2016-10-20T19:00
Particularly when you’re a parent, October can be a transitional month. I remember feeling like we’d just gotten the kids settled in school and suddenly we were knee deep in extracurricular acti...
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The Benefits of Caloric Efficiency (and 10 Ways to Achieve It) from 2016-10-19T19:00
I’ve mentioned the concept of the minimum effective dose before, or the smallest do...
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#139: Allan Misner from 2016-10-19T14:55
Elle Russ chats with Allan Misner about fitness for people over 40. Allan is the host of the 40PlusFitness podcast. He spent his adult years focused on his career and as a result, his relations...
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Can Endurance Training Ever Really Be Primal? from 2016-10-18T19:00
For over a dozen years, I’ve railed against what I call “chronic cardio“—the excessive, unrelenting endurance training I did for the better part of three decades. Most of my health issues cleare...
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How Expressing Your Emotions—or Not—Affects Your Health from 2016-10-13T19:00
A little bird told me the other day that it might not be a bad time to talk about the impact of emotions on our health—particularly our choice to express or not express them. I’ve heard people a...
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Updating the Primal Stance on Vegetable Oils: High-Oleic Varieties from 2016-10-12T19:00
Many years ago (I initially wrote that in jest, but it has been almost seven years), I wrote a definitive guide to oils, covering the benefits and drawbacks of over a dozen of the most common ed...
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#138: Elizabeth Resnick from 2016-10-12T14:55
Elle Russ chats with a former vegetarian/vegan who became a Marks Daily Apple's success story - Elizabeth Resnick. Elizabeth is a holistic health coach (and currently enrolled in the Primal Heal...
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The Definitive Guide to Wine from 2016-10-12T00:09:41
What are the health effects of wine consumption—positive and negative?
A vast amount of observational evidence suggests that wine consumption is good for us. These types of studies ...
6 Reasons Why Mistakes Are Important for Success from 2016-10-06T19:00
Life is and has always been trial and error. Human—and all of—evolution was one massive set of false starts and broken lines with only a few (and their progeny) getting out alive. There’s perspe...
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Why the Variety of Your Protein Sources Matters from 2016-10-05T19:00
Eating a variety of protein sources ensures you’re getting all the amino acids you need to perform basic physiological processes. So here are a couple reasons why balancing your protein intake f...
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#137: Brant Cortright from 2016-10-05T14:55
Host Elle Russ talks with Brant Cortright, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and the #1 international Amazon bestseller The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle: Upgrade Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life. He...
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7 Ways to Deal with Food Anxiety from 2016-09-29T19:00
People frequently wax sentimental for what they call “simpler” days—presumably times when the rules were fewer and clearer, when choices weren’t so overwhelming, when demands were less and commo...
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#136: Beverly Meyer from 2016-09-28T20:47:09
Elle Russ chats with Beverly Meyer about the importance of vitamin K2 for all humans - children and adults. Beverly Meyer is a natural health practitioner and podcaster. She is the host of The "...
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How Should You Balance Your Fat Intake? from 2016-09-28T19:00
How much of each type of fat should we be eating?
How should we balance our fat intake between the various types?
What’s the optimal dietary fatty acid ratio, Sisson? I...
10 Ways to Optimize Your Meat Consumption from 2016-09-27T19:00
Just because conventional wisdom got animal flesh wrong doesn’t mean there aren’t better and worse ways to eat it.
Just as I’d say with any otherwise healthy food—cheese, almonds, b...
4 Surprising Ways Other People Affect Your Health from 2016-09-22T07:19
Jean-Paul Sartre in one of his famous plays said, “Hell is—other people.” I think most of us might sympathize with that claim depending on the day and the person we’re dealing with. On the flip ...
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Where Do Legumes Belong in the Primal Eating Plan? from 2016-09-22T07:09:54
I never cared much for legumes growing up. Growing up, beans were the “magical (or musical) fruit that made you toot.” They existed in a quantum state: beans were your ally in schoolyard rear-fa...
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How to Snack Responsibly in the New World of Health Food Marketing from 2016-09-21T19:00
The growth of the Primal movement has not gone unnoticed. Food producers have latched on because, as much as we emphasize foraging the perimeter of the grocery store—the produce, the meats, the ...
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How to Accept Your Body After Significant Weight Loss from 2016-09-15T19:00
While weight loss has the power to shift one’s entire health trajectory (not to mention life experience) may also be the most likely to come with unforeseen, even undesired results. I’m talking ...
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CRISPR: What Does Gene Editing Mean for the Future of Primal Living? from 2016-09-14T19:00
By now, you’ve no doubt heard of CRISPR, the latest gene-editing tool sweeping research labs across the globe. It was first discovered in certain strains of bacteria, who use it as an important ...
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#135: Ann Green from 2016-09-14T14:55
Ann Green is the founder and director of BLiSS Ann Green Yoga, a waterfront wellness studio in Barrie, ON, and the owner of Listen
Fitness How Using Fat for Fuel Can Boost Athletic Performance from 2016-09-14T05:41:20
A few weeks back, I explored the potential benefits using fat as your primary fuel can...
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How to Deal with Chronic Pain: Psychological Causes and Treatments from 2016-09-07T19:00
Acute pain can usually be trusted. Chronic pain is trickier. There may have been initial tissue damage, but instead of decreasing the pain as the damage healed, it increased: chronic pain usuall...
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#134: Domini Kemp&Patricia Daly from 2016-09-07T14:55
Cancer survivors Domini Kemp and Patricia Daly offer the first comprehensive ketogenic cookbook based on the most exciting new research on nutritional approaches to the prevention and management...
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The Dangers of People Pleasing in the Modern World (and What to Do about It) from 2016-09-01T19:00
Today, by comparison, we have at least peripheral contact with sometimes hundreds of people on a daily basis.
We’re part of larger social groups, neighborhoods, families, social med...
10 Primal-Friendly Tips from Wise People Throughout History from 2016-08-31T19:00
Wise men and women have been saying the same things for thousands of years around campfires, on scrolls, during lectures, in town squares, and on the printed page. Today, we’re going to read abo...
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#133: Eileen Laird from 2016-08-30T23:57:31
Eileen Laird is a writer, podcast host, and autoimmune warrior, who is reversing rheumatoid arthritis through the Paleo diet and lifestyle. She's the author of the book, A Simple Guide to th...
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The Genetics of Obesity: Are You Destined to Be Fat? from 2016-08-30T19:00
I can’t guarantee a six pack or a complete eradication of baby weight. But all in all, eating and living Primally way seems to produce good results. You can, it seems, affect your health, body c...
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How Caring Less Can Help You Accomplish More from 2016-08-26T05:41:59
Do we really need to throw ourselves into exacting standards and maniacal will to achieve anything of substance? I think not. So let me say a few words on behalf of caring less.
Why Training Your Tendons Is Important (and 11 Ways to Do It) from 2016-08-24T19:00
Muscle isn’t the only thing you’re impacting when you lift heavy things, though. You’re also imposing stress on your tendons and demanding an adaptive response. You’re training your tendons, too...
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Should You Wear a Fitness Tracker? from 2016-08-24T01:00:50
From FitBit to Jawbone to Apple Watch to dozens of others, the wearable fitness-tracking gadget industry is growing quickly. Venture capital has responded, pouring billions into the wearable ind...
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#132: Dr. Lauren Noel from 2016-08-24T00:55:33
Dr. Lauren Noel is a licensed naturopathic doctor and expert in natural medicine. She received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oreg...
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Why Grok Didn’t Have Work-Life Balance and Neither Will You from 2016-08-18T21:51:23
For all our social and technological advancements, it seems we’re increasingly stuck in an unfortunate cul-de-sac of our own making. Shouldn’t we be beyond this by now? How is it that we can’t s...
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8 Confidence Building Exercises for Primal Success from 2016-08-18T05:39:07
A lack of confidence can naturally present a Listen
#131: Dr. Gary E. Foresman, MD from 2016-08-16T22:43:56
Hashimoto's disease, hypothyroidism, and Reverse T3 hypothyroidism are on the rise. Yet too many doctors are uninformed on how to diagnose and treat the various nuances behind thyroid disorders—...
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Primal Performance: How to Stay Cool Under Pressure from 2016-08-11T19:00
When it comes to stress, the most pressing issue is how we take care of it. When we’re talking about pressure, however, the question is how we will meet it.
Let’s look at some Grok-style ...
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7 Habits of Highly Successful Primal Endurance Athletes from 2016-08-10T19:00
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#130: Cara Haun from 2016-08-09T19:00
Host Elle Russ sits down with longtime friend and Paleo Thyroid Solution C...
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The Primal Competitive Instinct: What Is It Good for? from 2016-08-07T17:41:45
Sure, some of us are inevitably more drawn to competition than others, and we all gather energy from a unique mix of internal and external motivation. Nonetheless, we’re all born with the basic ...
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Is Gluten Sensitivity All in Your Head? from 2016-08-03T20:07:52
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10 Ways to Beat the Low-Carb Flu from 2016-08-02T19:00
The low-carb flu is real and it’s terrible. While it doesn’t kill as many as the Spanish flu ...
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#129: Sher Smith from 2016-08-02T16:47:36
Host Elle Russ chats with Sher Smith, a Paleo Thyroid Solution Success Story from Elle’s upcoming release!
By the age of 26, Sher Smith had resolved a decade long eating di...
How Language Affects Your Fitness and Weight Loss Practice from 2016-07-28T19:00
Every day we’re barraged by “good ideas”—all the things we should be doing with our lives and could start doing today if we really cared enough. Too much advice can overwhelm us, and, more impor...
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The Definitive Guide To Coffee from 2016-07-27T19:00
Coffee is serious business. We Americans drink about 400 million cups of it per day and spend several billion dollars on it each year. It’s the most popular drug on earth, and certainly the most...
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#128: Cassie Parks from 2016-07-26T19:00
Host Elle Russ chats with Cassie Parks, a Lifestyle Design Strategist who loves the ocean, dancing for no reason, and celebrating with champagne. What she loves most of all is living a life a sh...
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Take It Easy, Increase Progress: How to Make Your Training More Primal from 2016-07-26T19:00
Every day we’re barraged by “good ideas”—all the things we should be doing with our lives and could start doing today if we really cared enough. Too much advice can overwhelm us, and, more impor...
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Boring May Be Better: Why Routine May Be Best for Certain Health Goals from 2016-07-21T19:00
There’s a Flaubert quote I stumbled on once: “Be regular and orderly in your life, so that...
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3 Common Types of Headache (and How to Treat Them Naturally) from 2016-07-20T19:00
The difficult thing about headaches is figuring out why they’re occurring. Pain in other areas is different. You can look at your hand if it’s hurting and figure out why. You can see the cut on ...
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#127: Matt Riemann from 2016-07-20T15:00
Matt is a social entrepreneur in the fields of personalized health and future medicine. A heart- centered visionary, Matt is focused on changing the health trajectory of the human race. He orche...
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The Fat Burning Brain: What Are the Cognitive Effects of Ketosis? from 2016-07-19T19:00
Although mainstream sources still mistake “the brain needs glucose” for “the brain can only run on glucose,” regular MDA readers know the truth: given sufficient adaptation, the brain can derive...
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Don’t Be So Sure: Why Doubt Is an Essential Tool for Reaching Health Goals from 2016-07-14T19:00
How can you leverage doubt in pursuing a healthy life? Let me throw out a few takeaways and examples.
(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina ...
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12 Common Causes of Bloating (and How to Eliminate Them) from 2016-07-13T19:00
Bloating is mostly subjective. You can “feel” bloated without experiencing actual stomach bulging. Other times, it adds actual inches to your waistline.
Why does it happen? Why do our sto...
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#126: Glenn Livingston from 2016-07-13T15:00
Host Elle Russ sits down with Dr. Glenn Livingston, a veteran psychologist and long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food ...
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How Much Meat is Too Much? from 2016-07-12T19:00
I consider it my job to remove the stigma of healthful animal foods, to highlight the importance and vitality of meat in the human diet.
But that doesn’t mean it’s a free for all. T...
Why a Sense of Adventure Is Important (and 22 Primal Ways to Cultivate It) from 2016-07-07T19:00
How can we embrace adventure as a Primal force in our lives to enrich us, to move us forward, and to expand our sense of what’s possible? The idea here is less about life-endangering stunts (alt...
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12 Reasons Why Swimming Is an Essential Primal Skill from 2016-07-06T19:00
There’s a whole host of benefits that swimming has to offer. So if you’re suffering from the summer heat and looking for a great way to cool down while getting in a pretty extensive workout, swi...
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Feeling Overwhelmed? 9 Ways to Cope With and Work Past Primal Roadblocks from 2016-07-05T19:00
Becoming overwhelmed can happen when we take on too much at once or when our approach to an endeavor takes us too much Listen
Why Fear May Be Blocking Your Primal Path (and How to Overcome It) from 2016-06-30T19:00
Let’s look at some of the most common fears that come into play when people of different bodies, ages and backgrounds move toward Primal-aligned health goals. And let me offer (and invite you to...
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#125: Cara&Jimmy Haun from 2016-06-29T19:00
Host Elle Russ sits down with friends Jimmy and Cara Haun, two vastly talented Primal converts, for a lively talk on overcoming Hashimoto’s symptoms and how they’ve improved their overall health...
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10 Reasons You Should Be Eating More Monounsaturated Fat from 2016-06-29T19:00
Today, I’m going to explain why, in explicit detail, you should be eating more monounsaturated fat—if you aren’t already.
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Why Exercise Actually Does Matter for Weight Loss from 2016-06-28T19:00
Everyone knows it’s really hard, bordering on impossible, to out exercise a bad diet. You might be able to out exercise a bad diet if all you care about is abs and race times and make it your jo...
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From Float Tanks to Silent Retreats: Why Are People Looking for More Extreme Forms of Sensory Deprivation? from 2016-06-23T19:00
Everywhere you look, people are trying to get away from it all. Sensory deprivation, or “float” tanks, are springing up all over the world. Meditation retreats are exploding, and pretty much eve...
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Are Cell Phones and EMFs Really Harming Your Health? from 2016-06-22T19:00
But from brain cancer to bone loss to sperm mutation to behavioral problems, EMFs (a byproduct of many electronic devices) have been blamed for many health problems. What does the evidence say? ...
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What is the Experience of Awe and Why Does it Matter? from 2016-06-21T19:00
Whatever the reason for its evolution, experiencing awe has several interesting effects on how we think, feel, and even heal.
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How Defining Moderation Can Help You Reach Your Health Goals from 2016-06-16T19:00
We’ve heard it a million times: “Eat a well-balanced diet with everything in moderation.” After all these decades of clear failure, it’s a hazy cliché still delivered by physicians, dietitians a...
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#124: Mark Sisson on Paleo(f)x and Life from 2016-06-15T19:00
Host Brad Kearns catches up with our favorite guest Mark Sisson at his home in Malibu. (This episode is part of our new vi...
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Top 8 Changes Coming to Nutrition Labels from 2016-06-15T19:00
After years of committees, debates, panels, “consensus-building” retreats, and literature reviews, the FDA has Listen
14 Ways to Help You Look Primal from 2016-06-09T06:06:14
Do you look Primal?
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Why the Kind of Body Fat You Carry Matters from 2016-06-08T06:28:21
Fat is an endocrine organ. Like any other organ, it secretes hormones and other bioactive compounds that affect our physiology and determine our health.
#123: Taylor Collins from 2016-06-07T17:52:41
Host Elle Russ sits down with Epic Provisions Co-Founder, Taylor Collins. Taylor talks about his path from being a full-fledged vegan, to the owner of the first grass-fed meat based protein bar....
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17 Activities for Primal Family Bonding from 2016-06-02T19:46:19
There’s nothing wrong with modern advances or some tablet time at home. After all, technology can help keep families in communication across great distances (like when mom or dad has to travel f...
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Why You Still Probably Need More Rest (and 23 Ways to Get It) from 2016-06-01T19:00
To sit in quiet or risk boredom isn’t the way of the world these days. So I’m going to venture that too many of us have forgotten what being rested actually feels like. In light of that, I thoug...
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The Health Paradox Paradox from 2016-06-01T05:08:33
The health, fitness, and nutrition spheres are rife with presumptions, conventional wisdom that pretty much everyone—from authorities and experts on down to laypeople—holds to be true. But we’re...
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#122: Richard Veech from 2016-05-31T19:01:11
Host Elle Russ sits down with Dr. Richard Veech, who has been a National Institute of Health scientist for over 45 years, and both a research biochemist and a medical doctor. Dr. Veech figured o...
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Humility: A Primal Virtue with Modern Value from 2016-05-26T19:00
I’ve gotten a lot of feedback about my leadership post earlier thi...
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8 Essential Tips for Primal Men from 2016-05-25T19:00
Men I know. I am one, after all. Have been for many years. For the most part, I enjoy it. It’s worked out really well for me. I don’t find it particularly difficult to be a man. Once I dialed in...
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#121: CJ Hunt from 2016-05-24T15:00
Host Elle Russ sits down with CJ Hunt, writer, producer and host of the break out film hit (and first Paleo documentary), Listen
6 Reasons to Look Forward to Growing Old from 2016-05-20T19:00
There are days I genuinely think I’ve never had more fun, contentment and satisfaction in my life than I do right now. Unfortunately, the dominant culture pushes a different message for those of...
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12 Essential Tips for Primal Women from 2016-05-18T19:00
Look: I’m a man. I’ve lived a different experience than the average woman, with totally different equipment and different concentrations of hormones coursing through my body. But I have a daught...
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#120: James Swanwick from 2016-05-17T21:14:13
James Swanwick is a Los Angeles-based Australian-American entrepreneur who created the 30 ...
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How to Have a Civil Discussion About Divisive Issues from 2016-05-12T19:00
Were Grok and his kin really rock-throwing brutes, or would they likely show up us “moderns” in their adherence to relative order and harmony? In other words, how much is civility really depende...
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10 Ways to Treat Burnout (and How to Avoid It Altogether) from 2016-05-11T19:00
How do we treat burnout once we find ourselves in this modern scourge? What can we do to recover both our emotional and physical vitality? And, even better, how can we avoid burnout altogether? ...
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Did Grok Suffer From Seasonal Allergies? from 2016-05-10T19:00
Seasonal allergies occur when your innate immune system perceives airborne pollen as a threat and overreacts to its presence in your body with a flood of Listen
#119: Chris Adams on Stress, Shift Work and Sleep Disruption from 2016-05-10T15:00
Host Brad Kearns joins firefighter and PrimalCon legend, Chris Adams, to talk about the stresses of shift work and sleep disruption, as well as how he helped Arizona firefighter academy students...
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How to Stop Using Food Like a Drug from 2016-05-05T19:00
Where’s the line between normal indulgence and chronic “abuse” of food? And what do we do when we find ourselves sliding into risky territory?
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13 Worthy Alternatives to Traditional Sprinting You Should Try from 2016-05-04T19:00
Whether because of old/current injuries, the general state of the body, or simple personal preference, a significant portion of the population isn’t going to be running sprints on a track. Maybe...
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Why Grok Didn’t Have to Floss but You Do from 2016-05-03T19:00
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#118: Brad Kearns and Elle Russ from 2016-05-03T14:55
Hosts Elle Russ and Brad Kearns tackle an assortment of topics influenced by podcast listener and MarksDailyApple.com reader commen...
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Why Weight Loss Doesn’t Promise Happiness from 2016-04-28T19:00
Weight loss and the resulting health enhancements can top offthe natural contentment and confidence some people for the mostpart already have. Alternatively, it becomes a catalyst forpsychologic...
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10 Common Primal Mistakes You Might Be Making from 2016-04-27T23:40:13
Most of us go Primal to solve problems created by conventional dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Often these solutions involve doing the opposite of what the authorities are telling us. For...
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Why What You Walk (or Run) on Matters from 2016-04-26T19:00
Walking on flat, linear, manmade surfaces is certainly fine, especially if I’ve got my wife or dog or a friend—or I’m exploring a new city—but naturally deposited ground full of dips and peaks a...
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#117: Michelle Norris from 2016-04-26T17:57:49
Today Mark sits down with Michelle Norris, CEO and Managing Event Coordinator of Paleo f(x)™. Years ago, while waiting to depart the inaugural Ancestral Hea...
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Why Saying “No” Is So Important from 2016-04-21T19:00
Today I’m talking limits—and how knowing where to draw the line is essential to living an awesome life.
8 Ayurvedic Herbs That Actually Work from 2016-04-20T19:38:44
Whereas some older treatments have gone the way of the dodo in light of scientific scrutiny, many endure. In today’s post, I’ll subject the ancient world of Ayurvedic herbs to that same scientif...
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Do Foam Rollers Really Work? from 2016-04-19T19:00
Should you foam roll everything? Is it worth getting into those ridiculously contrived positions in order to hit some small ribbon of fascia hidden between limbs? Should you foam roll your face?...
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Episode 116: The Wim Hof Method with Jared Tavasolian&Chris Tai Melodista from 2016-04-19T19:00
Chris and Jared are the only instructors in the U.S of "The Wim Hof Method" certified by Listen
Why Hobbies Are an Important Part of Primal Living from 2016-04-14T19:00
Beyond these suggestions from health-related research, there are experts who likewise push for a hobby comeback. One career coach shares that hobbies have helped her clients reduce stress, manag...
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12 Surprising Things You Can Do With Avocado Oil from 2016-04-13T19:00
First-press avocado oil retains most of the fat-soluble nutrients, antioxidants, carotenoids, and chlorophylls found in the fruit, just like extra virgin olive oil retains olive nutrients, first...
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Why Breakfast Isn’t the Most Important Meal of the Day (For Everyone) from 2016-04-12T23:45:54
What do the breakfast proponents actually claim? Let’s examine some of the claims and see what the evidence says.
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#115: Matt Whitmore and Keris Marsden from 2016-04-12T15:00
Host Brad Kearns welcomes Matt Whitmore and Keris Marsden in a joint podcast with Fitter Food radio channel in London! Their second book, Listen
15 Reasons Not to Trust That Latest Nutritional Study from 2016-04-06T19:00
Today, I’m going to discuss many of the reasons you shouldn’t trust the latest nutritional study without looking past the headlines.
How to Get Organized and Stay Focused in a Modern World from 2016-04-05T19:00
How can our pre-industrial brains stay organized and focus on the things that matter? Here are a few tips to help.
#114: Brad Kearns&Elle Russ on Burnout and Fatigue from 2016-04-05T15:04:30
Hosts Elle Russ and Brad Kearns talk about the common condition of adrenal fatigue and burnout—how to notice it and take corrective action with diet, exercise and lifestyle behaviors. Elle menti...
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How to Develop Emotional Resilience in the Modern World from 2016-03-31T19:00
Adversity varies and challenges us in different ways. But our ability to e...
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How Going Primal Can Help With 5 Common Genetic Mutations from 2016-03-30T19:00
Let’s take a look at five genetic mutations and how the Primal way of eating, living, and moving can help mitigate their downsides.
8 Primal Rules for Building Better Bones from 2016-03-30T05:51:02
Bones are living metabolic tissue. And though we can’t tell them what to do directly, they grow—or diminish—in response to the signals we send. What kind of signals should we be sending?
#113: Craig Ballantyne from 2016-03-29T14:55
Elle Russ is in the studio today with fitness and personal development guru, Craig Ballantyne. Craig is the author of The Perfect Day Formula and has a set a goal to help 10 million peo...
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How a Primal Lifestyle Can Help You Find Your Passion from 2016-03-24T19:00
Many people today lead lives of flatness or even despair in which they take paths dictated by cultural or familial expectation—or by Listen
Should You Sleep-Low to Boost Performance? from 2016-03-23T19:00
What if you didn’t eat the potatoes after a hard workout? What if you abstained from carbs entirely after a glycogen-depleting workout? What if you just went to bed without any (carbs in your) s...
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Why Are Some Wines More Primal-Approved Than Others? from 2016-03-22T23:46:32
Similar to the effect the modern industrialized food system has on those who eat from it, modern wine production may be causing most of the problems associated with its consumption.
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#112: Todd White, Founder of Dry Farm Wines from 2016-03-22T14:55
Mark is in the studio this week with Todd White, founder of revolutionary wine production company, Dry Farm Wi...
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How to Handle Constructive Criticism as a Primal Advocate from 2016-03-17T19:00
Sometimes it’s the people in our inner circle who are the inquiring minds. Other times it’s co-workers or even strangers. It might even be Listen
10 Interesting Predictors of Longevity from 2016-03-16T19:35:16
This isn’t a Homeric epic. There are no oracles laying out our destiny and predicting our inevitable demise. But even if we can’t know the precise date of our death, we can use certain biomarker...
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Can Exposure to Non-Primal Foods Actually Help? from 2016-03-15T19:00
Are we shortchanging ourselves by complete elimination of potentially allergenic or sensitizing foods like wheat, peanuts, or dairy? Do we become even more sensitive to “bad” foods by avoiding t...
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#111: Melissa Hartwig from 2016-03-15T15:00
Mark sits down for a lively chat with Melissa Hartwig, Certified Sports Nutritionist, New York Times Best Selling author of Listen
9 Primal Ways to Become a Better Communicator from 2016-03-10T23:24:39
We rely on communication for all we do—how we parent, how we lead, h...
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Should You Be Getting More B Vitamins? from 2016-03-09T20:00
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Minimalist Living: Is It Primal? from 2016-03-09T05:46:30
Readers of my blog are already familiar with my take on the minimalis...
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#110: Andrew MacNaughton and Brad Kearns on Life Transformation from 2016-03-08T15:32:57
Andrew and Brad discuss how to “solve the puzzle” of transitioning gracefully through major shifts in career or life. In the athletic world, many struggle when faced with retirement because the ...
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7 Primal Ways to Be a Better Leader from 2016-03-03T20:00
Can we take what research tells us about the roughly prevalent hunter-gatherer model of leadership and decipher lessons for modern management? I tend to think so.
Here are what I’d consid...
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Top 14 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism from 2016-03-02T23:50:32
On a literal level, your metabolic rate describes how much energy you expend to conduct daily physiological functions. This has many practical ramifications, however, because your metabolic rate...
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#109: Dr. Peter Osborne from 2016-03-01T15:55
Host Elle Russ sits down with Dr. Peter Osborne, the clinical director of Origins Healthcare Center in Sugar Land, TX, and author of Listen
Primal Rage: How to Manage Unproductive Anger from 2016-02-25T18:24:18
How do we deal with anger? What do we do with this naturally occurring emotion when it’s not a matter of survival? Today's post covers a few tips for managing anger (so it doesn’t manage you). Listen
17 Primal Tips for Vegans and Vegetarians from 2016-02-24T20:00
We all have people in our lives who avoid meat and/or animal products in general for multiple reasons—health, ethics, the environment, squeamishness, animal welfare—but we care about them. We al...
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#108: Dave Dollé from 2016-02-24T03:55
Host Brad Kearns sits down with Dave Dollé, personal trainer and co-Author of Fruit Belly<...
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Grass-fed Vs. Conventional: When Does It Matter Most? from 2016-02-23T20:00
Not everyone has the luxury of buying and eating solely grass-fed, pasture-raised meat and dairy. Most folks have to choose. They have to pick their battles. Today’s post will help you choose wi...
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10 Ways to Encourage Primal Body Positivity from 2016-02-18T20:00
When we dump the pervading culture’s nonsense of obsessing over comparative perfectionism, we’re free to own our own sense of worth. We’re free to enjoy living in our bodies and reveling in thei...
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8 Ways Going Primal Can Help the Environment from 2016-02-17T20:00
No, you yourself can’t save the world. You personally won’t make a dent in the climate, or the amount of plastic in the ocean, or the number of cute baby seals that are bludgeoned to death. But ...
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How I’d Change Grade School from 2016-02-16T20:00
Research indicates that the growing emphasis on academic rigor in grade school is ineffectual at best and counterproductive at worst. Here's what I would do if I were in charge.
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#107: Abel James from 2016-02-16T15:44:21
Abel James is a bestselling author of The Wild Diet, entertainer, and lifestyle entrepreneur. As the #1 rated Health podcast in 8+ countries, Abel's award-winning web series, Fat-Burnin...
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Why Romantic Love is Essential to Human Experience from 2016-02-11T18:01:26
As with most cultural phenomena, Valentine’s Day is part commercial hoopla and part genuine human inclination. So how do we honor the substance of the holiday while separating out the marketing ...
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10 Reasons to Eat More Collagen from 2016-02-10T20:00
For years, the bodybuilding, protein-gorging community has maligned collagen for its inessentiality and lack of input into the muscle-protein synthesis process. From their perspective, it sort o...
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#106: Bethany Hamilton from 2016-02-10T04:16:54
Host Elle Russ sits down with Surfing Champion, motivational speaker, mother and all around inspiration, Bethany Hamilton.
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Nootropics: Brain Enhancers, Smart Drugs, or Empty Hype? from 2016-02-09T20:00
Hang around on nootropic forums where fans and users congregate and you’ll come away with the notion that you’re missing out on a leg up if you’re not taking the ...
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Should You Favor Time or Money? from 2016-02-04T20:00
Time and money—the sources of endless hand-wringing in modern society. No one ever seems to have enough, including the people we think probably do. Instead of struggling with primeval conditions...
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How to Create Your Own Active Workstation from 2016-02-03T20:00
When we sit or stand all day long in the same position, our body is learning to be immobile. Children can’t sit still because they haven’t had the natural human need to move beaten out of them y...
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#105: Adam and Vanessa Lambert from 2016-02-03T03:13:45
Brad Kearns is back this week with two of Primal’s favorite trainers, Adam and Vanessa Lambert! They’ve been busier than ever since last year’s podcast interview, so we have a lot of ground to c...
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Top 16 Tips for the Perfect Primal Vacation from 2016-02-03T00:51:09
#104: Simon Whitfield from 2016-01-26T15:55
On today’s special show, hosts Brad Kearns and Andrew MacNaughton connect with retired triathlon legend Simon Whitfield from Victoria, B.C., Canada. Simon details his remarkable victory in the i...
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Why Did We Evolve to Feel Compassion? from 2016-01-21T20:00
While today we consider compassion one of the most esteemed human traits, what were its origins? Is this really a product of evolutionary forces rather than cultural response? How could it have ...
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How to Personalize Primal Blueprint Fitness from 2016-01-20T20:00
How can different populations tailor PBF to their needs, goals, and capacities? How does the retiree do PBF? The former CrossFitter? The recovering triathlete? The harried parent of twi...
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#103: Aerobic Base Building with Brad Kearns from 2016-01-20T01:58:18
Brad talks about maybe the most important element of a successful endurance program--emphasizing aerobic base building at the proper heart rates. This fast paced narration will give you the stra...
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This Is Your Brain on Bugs: How Gut Bacteria Affect Mental Health from 2016-01-19T20:00
This microscopic landscape is worth talking about again—specifically because it influences your brain (that grand master of all organs) and how well you’re likely to stick to all those newly ado...
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Dear Mark: Bone Broth Edition from 2016-01-15T23:09:19
With bone broth bars popping up in cities, broth-based cookbooks appearing on Amazon, and grass-fed bone broth now available for order online, hot bone water is experiencing a renaissance. And n...
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8 Kitchen Hacks Every Primal Cook Should Know from 2016-01-14T20:00
If you don’t approach cooking 3+ meals a day with a strategy, you’ll start feeling like you’ll never get out of the kitchen, which isn’t such a good thing.
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How to Discover Your Hidden Obstacles to Primal Progress from 2016-01-13T20:00
It seems like a universal dictum. When you start to make positive change, you’re going to get pushback. It’s not a magical force thing. The fact is, you’re rocking the boat. Your attempt to chan...
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#102: 115 Things Endurance Athletes Need to Know from 2016-01-12T20:00
Tune into this special preview of Mark Sisson’s newest book, Primal Endurance. Show host and co-author, Brad Kearns, details 115 things you’ll need to know as a Primal Endurance Athlete, includi...
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5 Ways to Achieve Your Health Goals in 2016 from 2016-01-12T20:00
Real change is simple, but it’s not easy. It takes planning. It means facing fears and overcoming stress. To really succeed, you have to know what you’re changing and have the willpower to see i...
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10 Ways to Make Every Day a Window for Change from 2016-01-07T17:17:05
New year, new you. It’s a powerful suggestion this time of year (and one of the reasons we do the Listen
The Definitive Guide to Using Your Recent Ancestry to Determine Your Optimal Diet from 2016-01-06T20:00
You can still glean useful info and make realistic inferences from genetic research by examining the regional and ethnic distribution of various alleles (i.e. gene variations) and matching them ...
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The Annual Primal Blueprint 21-Day Challenge Begins Next Week! (and Here’s How to Prepare) from 2016-01-05T20:00
With a new year comes new goals, which is why our team is ready to announce our favorite, much anticipated goal achieving event of the season: The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Challenge! Listen
#101: Martin Keen, CEO of Focal Upright Furniture from 2016-01-05T19:07:22
Host Brad Kearns talks with Martin Keen, CEO of Focal Upright Furniture—a cutting edge company headquartered in Rhode Island. Focal Upright is...
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End of the Year Review: What We Learned in 2015 from 2015-12-31T16:10:33
It’s incredible what happens in just a year’s time. New Year’s for me is the time to appreciate all that—what we’ve explored here and what others have contributed...
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7 Ways to Slow Down Your Perception of Time from 2015-12-30T20:00
An important piece of living well as you age that most never consider is taking advantage of the fact that time perception is entirely a construction of the brain. By slowing down the perceived ...
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#100: Cindy Barbieri from 2015-12-30T19:15:14
Today’s show features a lively (and mouthwatering) talk between host Elle Russ and paleo cook Cindy Barbieri. In the last few years, there’s been a huge movement within the primal/paleo communit...
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Do You Have Something To Look Forward To? from 2015-12-24T20:16:51
This time of year it’s fun to remember the Christmases when my kids were young, and I’d venture many of us can recall similar experiences—whatever holiday they were part of. The night before, ea...
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8 Reasons Why Low-Carb Diets Actually Work from 2015-12-24T18:40:52
The popular story of how low-carb diets work goes something like this:
Reducing your carbohydrate intake lowers your insulin levels. Since insulin keeps fat locked into adipose tissue...
#99: Katy Bowman from 2015-12-23T06:06:45
On today’s show, Brad sits down with world renowned biomechanist, author, and blogger Katy Bowman. Katy, a Listen
The Power of Food Rituals from 2015-12-23T06:05:04
From the intricacy of Japanese tea ceremonies to the ornateness of holiday dinners, food related cust...
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Psychedelics: A New Medical Frontier? from 2015-12-17T20:00
In a world of cold empiricism, with doctors and pills and psychiatrists and online resources storing every bit of knowledge and wisdom available, does a legitimate role for psychedelics remain?<...
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Could Gut Bacteria Be to Blame for Your Stubborn Belly Fat? from 2015-12-16T20:00
A recent review suggested “that in humans the changes in gut microbiota are an association with rather than the cause of obesity.” Rather than take their word for it, Let’s examine whether anyth...
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Do You Know How to Properly Hydrate? from 2015-12-16T02:16:56
Hydration. It seems like it should be so easy: drink some water, go about your day, the end. If only it was that simple. In fact, there are many (often contradictory) opinions out there about wh...
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#98: Stacy Toth from 2015-12-16T01:48:27
On today’s special show, Mark Sisson himself takes some time to interview Stacy Toth in the Malibu studios. Stacy blogs about a family-friendly approach to an ancestral lifestyle at the popular ...
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Winter Blues: How Cold, Dark Days Can Take a Mental Toll from 2015-12-11T00:41:32
After last week’s look at what winter does in terms of phy...
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Is There Really an Obesity Paradox? from 2015-12-09T20:00
A couple weeks ago, I linked to an Listen
#97: Andrew Magness from 2015-12-09T03:55:38
Join us on today’s show with Andrew Magness, a renaissance man who is a father, husband, trained physicist, former high school teacher, race director, climber, surfer, writer, endurance junkie, ...
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4 Ways Winter Affects Your Physical Health from 2015-12-03T20:00
Humans evolved within a seasonal context—without any of the modern accommodations...
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8 Common Cold Cures That Actually Seem to Work from 2015-12-02T16:43:07
Winter is nearly here, and it’s getting cold out there. We’re staying inside, cloistered together, sharing bodily fluids, and trading germs. The Listen
#96: Elle Russ and Brad Kearns from 2015-12-01T20:45:43
Today’s episode, hosted by Elle Russ, is chock full of reflections, history, and tips based on host Brad Kearn’s earlier career as an endurance athlete gone primal. The perils of chronic cardio ...
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Antibiotic Resistance: Are We All Doomed? from 2015-12-01T20:45:27
Will antibiotic-resistant superbacteria take over the world? Will bacterial biofilms blanket the globe, supplant nations, and battle each other for global supremacy? Will the few human survivors...
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5 Responses When Relatives Ask Why You’re Not Eating Stuffing This Thanksgiving from 2015-11-26T20:00
I thought I’d offer some of my favorite responses (some serious, some not) to the Listen
How Bad is Charred Meat, Really? from 2015-11-25T21:55:01
A couple nights back, I found myself hovering over a pair of lamb shoulder chops sizzling on a charcoal grill, watching the Listen
Primal Christmas Comes Early? from 2015-11-25T21:53:14
I’m getting a head start on my holiday shopping, and that includes gifts for my readers. So, I’ve got three “stocking stuffers” to help you get prepped and pumped for the holiday season. I’m inc...
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#95: Elle Russ and Eli Rohde from 2015-11-24T21:06:47
Today’s show features a variety of killer recipes, and a list of superfood ingredients, from our dynamic duo, Elle Russ and Eli Rohde. They share some of their favorite easy-to-make Primal/Paleo...
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A Case Against Cardio, Part 27 from 2015-11-19T05:02:06
In recent years, researchers have been running direct head-to-head comparisons between traditional endurance training and more intense forms of exercise, like strength training or sprint interva...
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Should You Reduce Your Iron Intake? from 2015-11-18T00:35:20
Ask the average person and you’ll hear “the more iron, the better.” Consequently, many countries Listen
#94: Dr. Dana Lyons from 2015-11-18T00:28:08
On today’s show, Elle sits down with Dr. Dana Lyons—a primal-aligned holistic health practitioner (and Primal Blueprint Cert grad)—to discuss the tips, techniques, and healing methods used in Dr...
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What’s Behind Your Poor Health: Life vs. Lifestyle Issues from 2015-11-13T06:37:36
We focus a great deal on the proximate causes of obesity and lifestyle disease (e.g. what people eat, how much they eat, what metabolic issues come into play), but sometimes the actual headsprin...
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Blindspots Even Informed Paleo Enthusiasts Often Have from 2015-11-12T00:04:18
I’ve been doing this for a long time. Over the course of 10-odd years, I’ve realized that many Primal and paleo enthusiasts have a few glaring blindspots. They may not be cataclysmic, but addres...
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15 Alternatives to Sitting Meditation from 2015-11-10T19:41:06
If we simply don’t enjoy meditation or can’t make it work, what options do we have? How can we get some of those attractive effects of meditation without actually sitting in a room for 30 minute...
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#93: Tony Federico from 2015-11-10T19:26:52
On today’s show, Elle Russ sits down with Paleo Fitness Magazine editor Tony Federico, a ten-year veteran of the fitness industry who ditched the conventional wisdom of low fat, high ca...
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Stop Saying No, Start Saying Yes! from 2015-11-05T20:43:46
What would it be like, to have a “yes” day when it comes to Primal health? I’m not talking about eating dessert for every meal of the day or lounging in front of the T.V. all day long. It’s abou...
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5 Things You Learn Being a Primal Lifer from 2015-11-04T23:20:14
Aside from the 10 Primal Blueprint Laws you already know so well, there are other bits of wisdom that you glean over time that can only come from years of adherence. Today, Mark discusses the fi...
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Primal Blueprint Publishing Update: Get Ready for Some New Books from 2015-11-03T20:33:32
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#92: Doug McGuff, MD from 2015-11-03T20:28:22
Host Brad Kearns talks to Doug McGuff about how to save yourself from the beast that is the modern medical care system. Doug is an emergency room physician in South Carolina, so he wages a front...
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The What, Why and How of “Dispositional Mindfulness” from 2015-10-30T03:49:36
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What Does the WHO Report Mean for Your Meat-Eating Habit? from 2015-10-28T15:16:13
I’m sure you’ve seen the rash of fear-mongering headlines proclaiming red meat...
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6 Hidden Superfoods You Probably Already Have In Your Pantry from 2015-10-28T02:16:13
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#91: Robert Murphy from 2015-10-27T22:30:07
Today’s show features a very special guest, Robert P. Murphy, who is a notable economist and co-author of the newly released boo...
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A Brief History of U.S. Dietary Guidelines from 2015-10-22T19:00
It’s a legitimate and even, in some regards, culturally (and probably politically) significant question: why were government dietary guidelines ever put in place—and what was the backstory of th...
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The Primal Prescription: Surviving the “Sick Care” Sinkhole (A New Primal Book Plus Limited-Time Bonus Offer) from 2015-10-21T22:35:09
For years I’ve been complaining about the state of my country’s health care—I’m sure you’ve heard me loud and clear. The lack of success America’s current system has in helping people achieve, m...
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#90: Stuart Tomc from 2015-10-20T23:30:44
Today’s show features Stuart Tomc, a natural health aficionado and science guru who’s worked at a litany of blockbuster nutrition companies, such as Nordic Naturals, North American Urban Spice, ...
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Health Perspective for Every Stage of Life: Part 2 from 2015-10-20T23:30:33
Last week I took up the subject of health through the varying stages of life. What does health mean to us? How should we develop it or live it within the scheme of the different stages we go thr...
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Health Perspective for Every Stage of Life: Part 1 from 2015-10-16T04:35:38
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Top 7 Emerging Paleo Trends from 2015-10-15T00:45:18
Going Primal isn’t so strange or alienating anymore. Now that the status quo is catching up to us, it’s time to look to the horizon. What are the emerging trends in Primal/paleo thinking that wi...
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Why Older (and Younger) Runners Need to Strength Train from 2015-10-14T03:27:05
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#89: Tommy Brice from 2015-10-14T02:55:31
On today’s show, Elle sits down with Tommy Brice, one of California’s top primal-aligned physical therapists. He is a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI where he attained a bachel...
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Joining the Status Quo from 2015-10-08T23:40:31
While we Primal types are ridiculously far from being any kind of majority, numbered are the days perhaps of the Primal/paleo pariah. For the second year in a row, in fact, paleo was the most Go...
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The A-to-Z Guide to Leading a Primal Lifestyle from 2015-10-07T22:11:38
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The Primal Blueprint Definitive Guide to Troubleshooting Weight Loss from 2015-10-06T20:28:43
This brand new Primal Blueprint guide explains the 23 weight loss stumbling blocks I see most frequently trip people up (and how to overcome each one), describes the eight most common weight los...
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#88: Christopher Walker from 2015-10-06T19:00:07
Host Brad Kearns talks to testosterone expert Christopher Walker, who details a remarkable story of self-healing from serious endocrine problems. Don’t flinch at the title—Chris’s approach is th...
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Foodborne Illness Wrap-Up: The Role of Your Health and Your Food’s Health from 2015-10-02T01:25:57
Let me add my final two cents on the subject with these last two critical dimensions of foodborne illness risk and prevention. As always, I’m not offering medical advice to my readers—but lifest...
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9 Ways to Restart Your Primal Lifestyle from 2015-09-30T15:58:22
It happens to the best of us. You start sneaking a few more bites of bread when out to dinner and trying your buddy’s delicious-looking pizza. Your workouts trickle to once a week, sometimes non...
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#87: Brad Kearns and Mark Sisson from 2015-09-29T22:25:51
Brad Kearns visits with Mark Sisson to discuss the delicate balance between striving for ambitious peak performance goals and pursuing longevity. Sometimes it’s a delicate balance that even the ...
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Eating a Super-Clean, Plant-Heavy, Whole Foods Diet? You Might Have Fruit Belly! from 2015-09-29T16:22:45
A little discussed phenomenon is disturbingly common among health-conscious eaters, especially those diligent about eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, low-fat dairy products, and whol...
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This $1000 Primal Shopping Spree Could Be Yours from 2015-09-25T02:48:46
Today’s the day for another primal giveaway! Over the last year I’ve teamed up with Thrive Market to give Mark’s Daily Apple readers (you!) free jars of coconut oil, free jars of Listen
10 Things You Shouldn’t Do If You’re Trying to Build Muscle from 2015-09-23T17:26:33
While it’s important to think positive and focus on all the things you should be doing to achieve your goals, it’s equally important that we focus on those things that interfere with our goals a...
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#86: Bill Grundler from 2015-09-23T01:27:14
Host Brad Kearns catches up with CrossFit legend Bill Grundler, a 46-year-old retired firefighter and proprietor of CrossFit Inferno in San Luis Obispo, CA. Bill has defied the normal notions an...
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What You Need to Know About Foodborne Illness – Part 2: Kitchen Strategies from 2015-09-23T01:25:06
The idea here isn’t to spread fear or panic – those saboteurs of a good life and, in this instance, a good meal. It’s about how to minimize risk with a measured, reasonable amount of time, effor...
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Why These 10 Famous Thinkers Napped from 2015-09-17T17:06:01
A few months ago, I wrote a guide to napping that included how, why, and when to flop down for a spell. That wasn’t a random throwaway post. It was the first salvo in a new war. I’m on a mission...
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The Primal Laws: 7 More Honorable Mentions from 2015-09-16T14:55:11
A couple months back, I gave you a list of Primal Laws that didn’t quite make the cut, either because they weren’t “big” enough or didn’t apply to enough people. Turns out I was probably wrong: ...
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#85: David Epstein from 2015-09-15T23:20:01
Host Brad Kearns welcomes the red-hot author David Epstein to the show, on the heels of his whirlwind global tour to promote his bestselling book, Listen
What You Need to Know About Foodborne Illness: Part 1 from 2015-09-15T17:08:06
It’s a regular headline: “# of People Sickened by Contaminated Food.” Most recently, it was a case of imported cucumbers with salmonella (one of the most common and serious foodborne pathogens) ...
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Why Camping Is So Great: The Benefits of Spending Time in the Great Outdoors from 2015-09-10T17:34:45
I’ve always loved to camp. From my early days as a kid growing up in Maine (where it seemed like everyone camped), to my death-defying adventures with Outward Bound in the wilds of New England a...
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Personal Experiment: Does Daily Movement Make You Happier, More Energetic and Less Stressed? from 2015-09-09T15:48:17
It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon. What’s the condition of your backside? Can you feel your legs, or did at least one of them fall asleep a few hours ago? And your back? Neck, shoulders – how much...
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#84: Gabrielle Reece from 2015-09-08T21:17:33
Today’s episode featuresWomen’s Beach Volleyball League legend, fitness icon, actress, author, and social advocate, ...
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Can Techies Improve Food? from 2015-09-08T16:41:17
Technology has improved our lives, whether through the creation of new tools or by upgrading existing ones. But are there limits to technological progress? Can technology improve everything? We’...
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10 Food Pairings That Make Surprising Nutritional Sense from 2015-09-03T15:32:59
Some foods and flavors are just made for one another. Bacon and eggs. Strawberries and cream. Basil and tomato. Oil and vinegar. Sweet and sour. The list goes on and on. But what’s behind these ...
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Why Getting Fit Isn’t the Best Exercise Motivation (and 10 Better Reasons to Move Today) from 2015-09-02T16:42:15
We’re told time and again that in order to get healthy we need to let go of our “lower” instincts (e.g. conserving energy on the couch or preferring to go out and have fun) and embrace future go...
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13 Ways to Move More Throughout the Day (Even While at Work) from 2015-09-01T16:17:22
This is a guest post from expert biomechanist Katy Bowman, author of Don’t Just Sit There!
What research has demonstrated in the last few years is that people aren’t either active or sede...
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#83: Katy Bowman&Mark Sisson from 2015-09-01T12:00
On today’s special show, Mark Sisson and Kat...
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Introducing Don’t Just Sit There! from 2015-08-27T17:46:12
Today’s an exciting day for me. One of those jump out of bed early in anticipation of what’s to come days. Today is the day I get to announce the launch of Primal Blueprint’s Don’t Just Sit Ther...
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How to Create a String of Success from 2015-08-26T16:58:47
What I want to talk about today is something I’ll call hinge habits. They’re choices we make that – for our individual mentality – set the board for the rest of our day. The relative success and...
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#82: Dr. Loretta Breuning from 2015-08-25T18:23:54
How much are we like our mammalian cousins in the animal kingdom? And what can th...
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What Screen Time Does to Our Kids (and What We Can Do about It) from 2015-08-20T18:14:14
Computers, laptops, tablets, phones, iWhatever, big screen T.V.s, portable players – not to mention the infinite libraries of apps, Netflix, Hulu and (of course) the Internets. Let’s face it. Al...
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7 Childhood Activities that Can Make You Healthier and Happier from 2015-08-19T17:57:58
I recently linked to a couple of research articles that connected typical childhood activities (for adults) with health benefits. (Just when our parents thought we were wasting time or getting i...
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#81: Chuck Hixson from 2015-08-19T01:27:09
Host Brad Kearns joins Chuck Hixson, CEO of AVAcore Te...
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Seize the Day: Win a Primal Scholarship from 2015-08-19T01:25:40
Announcing the opportunity for three hard-working, passionate individuals to receive a FULL SCHOLARSHIP to the Listen
Introducing PrimalBeat HRV from 2015-08-13T12:55:33
While resting heart rate has long been the gold standard to measure an athlete’s general state of stress and recovery, heart rate variability (HRV) takes biofeedback to the next level by deliver...
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Is Conventional Wisdom About GMO Safety Correct? from 2015-08-12T15:04:28
Conventional wisdom demands skepticism. Whether it’s the official stance on high-fat diets (“they’ll give you heart disease, don’t work, or do work but not for long!”), exercise (“you must jog a...
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#80: Dave and Romy Dollé from 2015-08-11T21:06:20
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Why I Paddle Board (and Why You Should Try It) from 2015-08-11T13:50:07
If you’ve been keeping up with Mark’s Daily Apple, you know that standup paddling is a longtime favorite pastime of mine. And though I was into it before it was “cool,” I’m certainly not the fir...
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A Free Jar of Primal Kitchen Mayo for You from 2015-08-06T13:05:21
I've got another sweet deal for you from Thrive Market: become a new member and get a free full-sized jar of Primal Kitchen™ Mayo. Just pay S&H of $1.95. If you’re an existing member, don’t worr...
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How Important Is Consistency in Fitness? from 2015-08-05T14:34:42
Time to take an informal poll. Who here fits in two strength training sessions, 1-2 sprint/interval sessions and 3-5 hours of walking or low level cardio on top of ample play time – every single...
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An Introduction to Isometrics: How to Build Strength Without Even Moving from 2015-08-04T13:48:39
This is a guest post from Todd Kuslikis of AShotofAdrenaline.net. Warning: Some of you are about to think I’m crazy. For those of you who haven’t heard of isometrics, this strength building conc...
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#79: Eli Rohde from 2015-08-03T20:29:53
On today’s show, Elle Russ and Eli Rohde talk about making the transition from sugar burner to fat burner. Once you adopt new habits and lifestyle behaviors, they’re often easier to maintain tha...
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Great Expectations: Why Good Health Is Awesome (but Not a Panacea) from 2015-07-30T14:24:37
Taking care of yourself can give you more energy (always a major plus). If your body is in good health, it will serve your hormonal balance and emotional resilience. You’ll likely sleep better a...
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The Best Kind of Health Insurance from 2015-07-29T13:06:14
I’m not interested in talking about Supreme Court decisions, the Affordable Health Care Act or for-profit versus non-profit business models. No, today I have something else in mind. It’s a persp...
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#78: Tovar Cerulli from 2015-07-28T22:39:17
Tovar Cerulli, a vegan-turned-hunter, is author of The Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian’s Hunt for Sustenance, which has earned praise from hunters, vegetarians, and ecologists alike. He serves a...
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Primal Kitchen Restaurants: Coming to a Town Near You? (With Your Help, Yes.) from 2015-07-28T13:00:19
For almost as many years as I’ve been writing this blog and these books, I’ve also dreamed about providing a very real and concrete outlet for people who want (and need) delicious, nutrient-dens...
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Limited-Time Offer: Enter to Win My Favorite Things from 2015-07-23T22:43:30
Though most of your diet is comprised of fresh fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, and free-range poultry, you always need a few paleo-friendly condiments, simple snacks, and nonperishable g...
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The Primal Laws: 8 Honorable Mentions from 2015-07-22T20:38:18
If you follow the 10 Primal Blueprint foundational laws, you’ll be setting yourself up for a healthy, vibrant life. But what else is there? What were the honorable mentions that didn’t quite mak...
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#77: Mary Vance from 2015-07-21T17:20:21
On today’s show, we feature Mary Vance, a holistic nutritionist who helps clients with gluten-free and paleo meal plans. Through optimizing nutrition, she also specializes in helping individuals...
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From “The Games” to “The Cert”: The Story Behind the Grundler Brothers from 2015-07-21T13:14:14
If you’re up to speed on all the latest CrossFit Games news, then you’ve probably heard about the Grundler brothers. If you haven’t, you should. Bill and James Grundler have made a splash this y...
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Instant Access to "The Cert" for Just $1 from 2015-07-16T14:04:44
I’m announcing a special offer to everyone interested in the Primal Blueprint Expert Certification program: gain instant access for just $1 down. When my team and I released the Primal Blueprint...
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5 Ways to Get the Most Bang for Your Workout Buck from 2015-07-15T13:51:28
What, exactly, are the minimum effective doses for exercise? How little do I have to train to stay and/or get fit? And what kind of effects can we expect to get from said minimal doses? The answ...
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Take the 1000 Day Challenge! from 2015-07-14T13:26:49
First off: This isn’t the start of a new longer-term Primal Challenge. 1000 days would be fun, but I’m pretty sure we’d run out of ideas — and sponsors. Apologies to everyone out there chomping ...
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#76: Diana Rodgers from 2015-07-14T12:00
Today’s show features special guest Diana Rodgers, a nutritional therapist, sustainable farm ...
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Doctors of the Future: 3 Promising Trends in Medical Education from 2015-07-09T17:22:32
We’re looking at two sides of the same coin here really: how “basic”/preventative health care (for most people, ideally the span of insurance qualifying/tax deductible services) can evolve to ef...
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10 Primal Foods You Aren’t Eating Enough Of from 2015-07-08T14:02:12
For the most part, your diet seems pretty solid. You’re eating eggs on a regular basis. You’ve got, like, six ways to make really good cauliflower. That subtle humming reverberating through the ...
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#75: Dr. Gary Foresman from 2015-07-07T20:30:59
On today’s show, Elle speaks with Dr. Gary Foresman, and esteemed MD and integrative medicine specialist. After serving as a traditional physician and teaching as an Assistant Clinical Professor...
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Is the Paleo Diet Supported by Scientific Research? – Part 2 from 2015-07-07T13:28:46
Last week, I countered claims that “paleo gots no science” with summaries of five recent (and not so recent) papers supporting the paleo/Primal approach to diet. The reception to that post was s...
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Health Check-Ups: How Important Are They, Really? from 2015-07-02T14:04:40
What really should we be monitoring on an annual basis? As many of you know by now, I tend to embrace the devil’s advocate role, particularly in questioning conventional wisdom. It’s not that I’...
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Is the Paleo Diet Supported by Scientific Research? from 2015-07-01T14:23:43
People constantly demand proof for the efficacy of the Primal eating plan. And I’m glad they do. The Primal Blueprint makes sense on an intuitive level, and those success stories we see every Fr...
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#74: Christopher Smith from 2015-07-01T12:00
Host Brad Kearns talks to cutting edge peak performance and athletic training expert Christopher Smith. Christopher is a decorated PGA who teaches professionally out of Portland, Oregon and is a...
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Precommitment Is Powerful, or Why You Should Be Like Odysseus from 2015-06-30T13:57:01
Most of the time, we wield willpower like a holstered gun with the safety off. Temptation rears — an ice cream bar, perhaps — and we whip it out, firing blindly and wasting more than a few bulle...
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7 Ways to Use Stoic Philosophy to Improve Your Health and Happiness from 2015-06-25T14:07:31
A few weeks ago, I shared some thoughts on one of my favorite books of late, A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine. I appreciated the comments from folks wh...
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9 Primal/Paleo Podcasts You Should Be Listening To from 2015-06-24T14:09:43
Podcasts have become a lifesaver for me. Whenever I’m stuck in traffic (which is whenever I drive in LA), or have a long trip ahead of me (and I don’t feel like or can’t read), I use podcasts to...
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#73: Hannah Crum from 2015-06-24T12:00
Hannah Crum is The Kombucha Mamma, founder of Kombucha Kamp, the most visited website in the world for Kombucha information, recipes and advice. KKamp'...
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The Pitfalls and Limitations of Self-Experimentation from 2015-06-23T13:21:25
I’m a huge proponent of self-experimentation. We can’t always rely on funding for research relevant to our needs, interests, and desires, and those studies that are relevant are still using part...
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Why I Love Coconut Oil (Plus a Free Jar for You!) from 2015-06-18T13:01:15
I’m a big fan of coconut oil myself, and I’ve written quite a lot about coconut oil over the years. Remember the days when coconut oil was maligned for being high in saturated fat and thus a hig...
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The Greatest Piece of Exercise Equipment Ever Invented from 2015-06-17T13:03:15
It’s the Versaclimber, folks: the most brutally effective piece of fitness equipment you’ll ever use (but probably haven’t). Most people don’t know about it because no one talks about it, few us...
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#72: Mark Sisson, Elle Russ,&Brad Kearns from 2015-06-17T12:00
Join three popular Primal Blueprint Podcast hosts as they get together for the first time and shoot the breeze. Mark talks about his interview with Laird Hamilton and shares some memorable insig...
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The Definitive Guide to Napping from 2015-06-16T14:22:36
As much as people are willing to pay lip service to the importance of a solid eight hours every night (actually sleeping that many hours is another thing entirely), most do not seriously enterta...
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Paleo Girl’s One-Year Anniversary from 2015-06-11T13:43:15
Do you know that sensation in the pit of your stomach when you feel like something is meant to be? I’m not going to lie. I had that feeling the first time I met Mark Sisson two years ago at Prim...
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5 Reasons to Run Outside Instead of on a Treadmill from 2015-06-10T13:29:39
Let me get this out of the way: treadmill running is better than sitting on the couch reading blogs that outline the reasons running outside is better than running on a treadmill. If it’s your o...
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#71: Laird Hamilton from 2015-06-10T12:00
Mark Sisson hosts this podcast and joins his Malibu neighbor, Laird Hamilton, who is known by many as the ultimate man’s man and fearless amidst the most powerful n...
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The Power of Your Food Dollars from 2015-06-09T15:14:02
First off, let’s make no mistake. Americans are still binging on junk food. No one is declaring the end of fast food. Financial trends show as much, as does a casual look around. That said, ther...
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Free Gift! Cooking Inspiration: 60+ Paleo Recipes (Plus a $1000 Shopping Spree Sweepstakes) from 2015-06-04T12:55:29
I’ve got another free gift for you, and it’s a tasty one. The Thrive Market Communal Table Cookbook is a brand new digital cookbook featuring more than 60 real-food recipes from the country’s to...
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7 Old Wives’ Tales That Aren’t Utter Nonsense from 2015-06-03T13:48:51
“Oh, that’s just an old wives’ tale” is an easy way to disarm and disregard someone else’s claims about health. But it’s also lazy and, sometimes, just plain misleading. So what if a particular ...
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#70: Dr. David Perlmutter from 2015-06-03T12:00
On today’s show, Dr. David Perlmutter--Board-Certified Neurologist and #1 New York Times Best-Selling author of Grain Brain and Brain Maker--discusses an exha...
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The Myth of Perfect Conditions: 9 Common Excuses Used to Delay Exercise from 2015-06-02T13:47:26
It’s the Goldilocks Syndrome…. It’s too hot to exercise. It’s too cold. It’s too early. It’s too late. I’m too tired or busy or overweight or overwhelmed. When x, y, or z changes, things will be...
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What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? from 2015-05-28T13:48:56
It’s a question I’ve posed to clients and seminar attendees in the past: what direction or wisdom would you share with your younger self if you could go back ten, twenty, thirty years (or more)?...
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A Brilliant Way to Enjoy the Summer from 2015-05-27T16:49
We’re springing into summer, and into perfect weather for outdoor activities—we’re already there in Malibu. I’ve been catching some rays (and vitamin D as a result) while hiking, paddle boarding...
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How Does Ancient Wisdom Intersect with a Primal Perspective? from 2015-05-27T14:18:43
Although I’ve always been a science guy, I’ve found myself drawn to philosophy at times. For the most part, I take a pretty practical approach to it. I want something I can use. Navel gazing doe...
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#69: Ted McDonald from 2015-05-27T12:00
Elle chats with Ted McDonald, who is a yoga teacher, endurance athlete, fitness trainer and entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience teaching yoga, Ted founded a company called Adventures ...
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Introducing The Primal Endurance Podcast! from 2015-05-26T14:59:58
Today we announce a spin-off podcast dedicated to matters of endurance training and racing, the Primal Endurance Podcast. The decision to launch a new channel was inspired by the November 2015 p...
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Get a 5-Year Supply of Primal Kitchen™ Mayo for FREE from 2015-05-21T18:17:20
How would you like to a win a 5-year supply of Primal Kitchen™ Mayo? You have the opportunity to do just that today…but more on that in a moment. This is just one of several special offers I hav...
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Is Raw Milk Really Better? from 2015-05-20T13:24:20
Ambivalence and lack of personal investment aside, I can’t ignore the bitter debate raging between raw milk advocates and raw milk skeptics. I may not have a personal dog in this fight (for what...
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#68: Nicolette Hahn Niman from 2015-05-20T12:00
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15 Alternatives to Burpees for When You’re Tired of Doing Burpees from 2015-05-19T13:45:08
Whenever I’m strapped for time and equipment and still need a solid workout, I turn to the burpee. Burpees are bodyweight exercises, and thus require no equipment or weights. They are full body ...
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Food Shame: The Morality of Eating from 2015-05-14T13:14:13
No matter how well we think we’re doing in terms of responsible eating choices (e.g. grass-fed beef), somebody turns around and brags that they’re eating a pastured heritage beef breed. If we’re...
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Is All Yogurt Created Equal? from 2015-05-13T14:31:15
To answer the title, kind of. The same basic principle of yogurt-making applies to all yogurts: the inoculation of milk with specific strains of yogurt bacteria followed by incubation at a tempe...
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#67: Al Danenberg from 2015-05-13T12:00
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Primal Flora: Your Questions Answered from 2015-05-12T13:39:19
A few weeks ago, I unveiled the new and improved Primal Flora. With four new strains reflecting the latest microbiome research, I’m really happy with the results we’ve had so far. But that’s eas...
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The Primal Community Is More Diverse Than You Might Think from 2015-05-07T13:26:55
We’re cavemen/women-wannabes, deluded health nuts, nonconformist cynics, shameless meatlovers, barefoot rabble – the list goes on and on. People who don’t know any better may assume a lot of thi...
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How We’re Setting Our Kids Up to Be Fat, Sick, and Unhappy from 2015-05-06T14:54:42
I’ve been on a bit of a “children’s health and wellness” kick lately, with a couple posts discussing the importance — and, unfortunately, dearth — of free play and exploration in our children’s ...
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#66: Annie Botticelli from 2015-05-06T14:49:27
Elle Russ hosts today’s podcast and talks to Annie Botticelli, a paleo life coach with a spiritual edge. Annie talks about her journey from suffering with chronic health problems, ranging from c...
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A Primal Weekend to Remember: Paleo f(x) 2015 from 2015-05-05T13:08:48
Howdy y’all! That’s something I picked up after almost a week in the thriving metropolis, Austin, Texas, for this year’s largest North American conference on all things related to Ancestral Heal...
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The Importance of Non-Negotiable, "No Matter What" Rules from 2015-05-01T18:52:54
Anyone can dream up goals, but it’s how we weave our intentions into our daily reality that matters.
We go through the day perceiving our own intentions to be important but negotiable...
#65: Dean Dwyer from 2015-04-29T22:44:12
Brock Armstrong interviews Dean Dwyer from the Toronto studio...
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The Year’s Biggest Deal from Mark’s Daily Apple (Expires May 6) from 2015-04-29T14:51:25
Today, I’m releasing two brand new Primal Blueprint eBooks and giving away several gifts as part of a special offer for Mark’s Daily Apple readers (you!). The offer lasts just one week (April 29...
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Do Low-Carb Diets Cause Insulin Resistance? from 2015-04-28T19:14:38
A few weeks back in the “How to Improve Your Insulin Sensitivity” post, I apparently dropped a bit of a bombshell: that very low carb diets can induce insulin resistance. Many of you wrote to me...
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How to Get Your (Health) Groove Back from 2015-04-23T19:12:37
We get off track for various reasons – illness, parenthood, divorce, death, job change, moving. In probably every case, we didn’t anticipate losing sight of our health, but upheaval (good and ba...
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What’s So Healthy About Avocado Oil? from 2015-04-23T19:12:31
What's not to love about avocado oil? Today we're exploring the health benefits, adaptability and test.
(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Bra...
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Essential Oils: Separating Fact from Fiction from 2015-04-23T00:14:50
This Mark's Daily Apple blog post podcast is an episode of the Primal Blueprint Podcast. You can find the Primal Blueprint Podcast on iTunes, and all other Primal Blueprint Podcast episodes on t...
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#64: Elle Russ&Eli Rohde from 2015-04-22T22:37:45
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Paleo f(x) Kicks Off on April 24 and You Can Livestream It for Free from 2015-04-16T15:37:17
One of my favorite events of the year is Paleo f(x), the world’s largest paleo gathering. Folks from around the globe gather in downtown Austin to celebrate the ancestral health movement and lea...
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#63: Robin Mazumder from 2015-04-15T20:19:20
In this colorful episode, Brock Armstrong interviews Robin Mazumder, who sheds some light on his life as a community builder dedicated to making his city a fun, vibrant, and socially inclusive p...
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How Much Sugar Is Recommended Per Day? from 2015-04-15T15:09:02
There’s no official limit for sugar consumption in the U.S. What’s going on? Well, since sugar’s not an essential nutrient, the Institute of Medicine hasn’t issued a recommended daily allowance ...
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How to Raise Creative and Self-Reliant Free-Range Kids from 2015-04-09T15:00
I always find it funny when I write about something and suddenly I find other incredible angles of the topic coincidentally pop up in my newsfeed or even conversation. Such was the case a couple...
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#62: Q&A with Mark Sisson from 2015-04-08T22:39:06
On today’s show, host Brad Kearns sits down with Mark Sisson to catch up on all the latest news at Primal Blueprint headquarters. They discuss the launch and overwhelming success of the Primal B...
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How to Take Care of Your Gut: The New and Improved Primal Flora from 2015-04-08T13:29:35
Anytime I discuss supplements, some readers balk. For them, if Grok didn’t do it, we shouldn’t either. And you know what? If that describes you, I get where you’re coming from. Ideally, optimal ...
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Do You Value Experiences Over Things? from 2015-04-07T13:23:16
When I look back on my life and take stock of the things that have made and make me happiest, I don't think about the material objects I've procured. I don't think about the money I've made or t...
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7 Ways You Might Be Inadvertently Sabotaging a Good Night’s Sleep from 2015-04-06T20:46:51
I’ve said it, your doctor says it, and anyone who’s ever had a bad night’s sleep and felt like death the next day will say it: sleep is absolutely essential to happiness, health, and longevity. ...
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The Definitive Guide to Resistant Starch from 2015-04-04T00:00:47
A few years back, I briefly covered a throwaway Yahoo! article about how “carbs will make you lose weight” because so many readers had emailed about it. It turned out that the “carbs” in the art...
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Self-Control: The Ultimate Exercise of Freedom from 2015-04-02T15:50:20
In a culture that worships impulse, self-control has all the appeal of soggy blanket. We see discipline as an imposition and chafe against the curtailment of our will. Cultural messaging and soc...
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#61: Abel James from 2015-04-01T21:59:24
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25 Ways to Improve Your Insulin Sensitivity from 2015-04-01T14:06:04
Insulin does a lot of important things for us. It pulls glucose from the blood and fritters it away into our cells to be burned for energy or stored as glycogen. It prevents hyperglycemic toxici...
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Why Some Like It Hot from 2015-03-31T19:52
I decided to explore the health benefits of acute heat exp...
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How to Go Primal with Food Allergies and Restrictions from 2015-03-30T20:47:16
I’ve steadily been accumulating questions from readers with food allergies and food restrictions looking for assistance. They are all interested in giving the Primal Blueprint lifestyle an hones...
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The Definitive Guide to Traditional Food Preparation and Preservation from 2015-03-27T21:52:54
Before huge multinational corporations did it for us, humans had to figure out how to turn raw, unrefined formerly-living things into food that could be cooked or eaten. And before standup freez...
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How to Overcome Inertia and Get Yourself Unstuck from 2015-03-26T22:53:11
Is the inertia all in our heads? Should exercising on “day one” really be any harder than on “day ninety-one” when workouts are tailored to respective fitness levels? What about eating? Does hea...
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#60: Brad Pilon from 2015-03-25T23:58:16
Brock Armstrong hosts today's broadcast and interviews Brad Pilon, who discusses his book on intermittent fasting, Eat Stop Eat. Intermittent fasting is a topic that most followers of Mark's Dai...
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The Definitive Guide to Seeds from 2015-03-25T16:20:51
If you've ever wondered whether chia seeds are good to eat, or sesame seeds can be legitimate snacks, or flaxseed actually isn't as good (or bad) as you may have thought, this is the post for yo...
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How to Safely and Enjoyably Transition to a Barefoot-Dominant Lifestyle from 2015-03-25T16:09:45
The vast majority of people need to nail the transition between the shod and barefoot ways of life. And until now, there simply hasn’t been a reliable, comprehensive resource for making that tra...
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When Grok Lives with Korg, or How to Cope With an Unsupportive Partner from 2015-03-23T14:40:09
It’s a familiar story. One partner takes on a new health commitment. Life changes for that person. He/she goes through struggles, triumphs, growth – an entire physical and psychological process ...
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The Definitive Guide to Walking from 2015-03-23T14:39:58
Grok walked a lot. Heck, he walked everywhere. Riding animals didn’t appear until after the agricultural revolution, so unless you buy into the ancient aliens theory, you accept that our paleoli...
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Are We Thwarting Our Children’s Instinct to Explore? from 2015-03-23T14:38:39
Research shows that when kids avoid risky or scary situations (and thereby never get to see that they can do what they’re afraid to do and understand fear as a “manageable emotion”), they can ac...
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#59: Dr. Kelly Starrett from 2015-03-18T17:42
Host Brad Kearns talks to Dr. Kelly Starrett, the larger-than-life Cross Fit/Mobility/Physical Therapy industry leader who started the viral MobilityWOD.com (Mobility Workout of the Day).
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The Definitive Guide to Nuts from 2015-03-18T15:16:40
Of all Primal-approved food categories, none is more bedeviling to even seasoned followers of the lifestyle than nuts. The questions never end. So today, I’m giving you the definitive guide to n...
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The Autoimmune Protocol: What to Do When Nothing Else Has Worked from 2015-03-17T19:17:39
People by the thousands are reclaiming their health and shedding diseases as well as excess pounds. Their shouts from the rooftops are giving credence to our movement: eating and moving naturall...
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How We Die: End of Life Planning from 2015-03-12T20:05:11
Last week’s post on the fear of death got quite a discussion going, and I appreciated the perspectives that folks shared on the subject. One interesting issue that people raised involved the cir...
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Top 50 Essential Paleo Pantry Foods from 2015-03-12T00:40:22
Restocking the purged pantry is a fundamental step toward going Primal — or strengthening your resolve. It’s one of the 5 Action Items in the 21-Day Challenge, and for my money it’s probably the...
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#58: Eli Rohde from 2015-03-11T23:40:09
Description: Primal Blueprint Certified Expert Elle Russ guest hosts today’s podcast where she interviews her good fr...
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The Definitive Guide to Sugar from 2015-03-11T01:57:42
This Mark's Daily Apple blog post podcast is an episode of the Primal Blueprint Podcast. You can find the Primal Blueprint Podcast on iTunes, and all other Primal Blueprint Podcast episodes on t...
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The Definitive Guide to Overcoming Procrastination from 2015-03-10T20:36:02
A definitive guide to overcoming the procrastination preventing you from accomplishing your goals, completing your duties, fulfilling your responsibilities, and realizing your dreams.
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Is Constant Ketosis Necessary – Or Even Desirable? from 2015-03-05T20:32:36
Last Sunday, I briefly mentioned a paper concerning a ketone metabolite known as beta-hydroxybutyrate, or BHB, and its ability to block the activity of a set of inflammatory genes. This particul...
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Our Primal Fear of Dying from 2015-03-04T18:16:44
From an evolutionary perspective, we’re wired for survival. It’s the name of the evolutionary game itself – surviving and making sure our kin do as well in order to procreate and protect the gen...
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#57: Camille Macres, Paleogasm Author from 2015-03-04T17:43:49
Today’s podcast features Camille Macres, an elite personal chef, author, cooking show host, and full-time foodie. She talks with guest host Elle Russ about her time as a private chef in the days...
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Are You Suffering From Decision Fatigue? (Plus What to Do About It) from 2015-03-03T16:36:33
The world is a maelstrom of choices. From smartphones (iPhone or Android?), diets (Primal or Paleo or vegan?), cars (electric or gasoline, SUV or sedan?), health plans (PPO, HMO, or health savin...
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Top 7 Most Common Reactions to Your High-Fat Diet (and How to Respond) from 2015-03-02T15:52:27
Actually, like the grain-free diet, explaining the high-fat diet is not that hard. I’ll even promise you that there are ways to do it, explanations and answers that don’t make you seem like a cr...
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The Definitive Guide to Sleep from 2015-02-27T23:22:56
The “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” overachiever mindset assumes our bodies aren’t doing anything useful when we’re buried beneath the covers. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sleep is an inc...
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Liver, Lobster and Locusts: How Bizarre Foods Win Acceptance from 2015-02-26T19:49:36
Nutrition trends swing like pendulums. We’re beginning to understand how to optimally fuel our bodies, but it’s a rocky and roundabout road to get there. We observe this firsthand every day in t...
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Is Your Workout Worth the Risk? from 2015-02-25T20:53:25
We're going to work out. We're going to stay active and move our bodies and challenge our limits, but we don't want to get injured. How do we limit these injuries? How do we make good choices?
Can Getting Your DNA Tested Help You Optimize Your Diet and Training? from 2015-02-25T03:25:38
Anyone who’s read my blog (particularly the piece on blood pressure tests) knows how little stock I take in lab tests as a barometer of overall health. Whether it’s BP, cholesterol, testosterone...
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#56: Andrew Steele of DNAFit.com from 2015-02-23T23:00:41
Brad Kearns talks to British Olympic 400 meter runner Andrew Steele of DNAFit.com. DNAFit offers cutting edge genetic testing to identify your athletic and dietary attributes, enabling you to de...
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6 Foreign Health Concepts from Around the Globe from 2015-02-19T18:43:37
What health concepts can we learn from other cultures? How might they change our understanding of the choices we make every day – or how we view our options for living in general? Perhaps you ha...
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Primal Kitchen Mayo Is Now Available from 2015-02-18T17:13:23
Primal Mayo is made with just 5 real-food ingredients: pure avocado oil, organic eggs, organic vinegar, sea salt and rosemary extract. And you don’t have to worry about canola or other industria...
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#55: Al Kavadlo from 2015-02-18T16:51:09
Brock Armstrong presents a very interesting interview with Al Kavadlo who is an expert in body weight strength training and calisthenics. He has been featu...
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Why Is Regaining Weight So Common? from 2015-02-17T20:04
Why is it that some can keep lost weight at bay as long as their diet is ironclad and they don’t skip any workouts, but as soon as they slip up even a little bit, they gain weight? And when they...
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Top 8 Most Common Reactions to Your Grain-Free Diet (and How to Respond) from 2015-02-16T22:31:37
Rather than just linking to yet another MDA post, maybe on why grains are unhealthy or how to give them up, let’s take a look at the eight most popular and prevalent questions and then try to co...
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The Definitive Guide to Dairy from 2015-02-13T21:53:47
Dairy, is a relatively recent food chronologically, but it is most assuredly and obviously a viable nutritive source in its raw form. It’s full of highly bioavailable saturated fat, protein, and...
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Why You Should Have a Morning Routine from 2015-02-12T17:33:10
Our willpower is greatest in the morning – before we’ve had to fend off the slew of issues and choices that come our way. In other words, if you struggle to keep a given commitment to yourself/y...
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#54: Dr. Amy Myers from 2015-02-11T20:37:16
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PrimalCon Oxnard 2015 – The One and Only! from 2015-02-11T20:25:33
My favorite event of the year is fast approaching...well, it's still a good seven months away, but today's the day when I get to announce that tickets for Listen
What’s Messing with Your Appetite? Three Possibilities. from 2015-02-10T17:28:58
Reduce carbs, increase fat. Get enough sleep and limit stress as best you can. These are proven ways to normalize your appetite, but you already know about them. I also have a few speculatory id...
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The Definitive Guide to Oils from 2015-02-10T17:25:58
Today’s post is actually about edible oils. Well, they’re all technically edible – they can all be swallowed and digested – but as for being palatable, let alone healthful? That remains to be se...
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Why You Should Reconsider the “Workout” Mentality from 2015-02-05T21:54:40
Clearly, it’s important to move, and devoting an hour or so a day to intensive gym time or a solid run confers handy benefits, no? However, what if we thought less about “fitting in” our day’s m...
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How Quickly Can You Lose Weight? from 2015-02-05T00:11:14
When it comes to losing weight, we all want instant results, right? Well, what is realistic? What is safe? What is effective? And what can you expect when you attempt to lose excess body fat and...
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#53: Vanessa and Adam Lambert from 2015-02-04T16:15:08
Longtime PrimalCon presenters and Primal Blueprint Luxury Retreat hosts Vanessa and Adam discuss their outstanding new Fitness App called <...
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Zen and the Art of Calisthenics from 2015-02-03T23:17
Al Kavadlo stops by the blog to discuss why despite his various physical pursuits, he always comes back to the simplest, most direct way of training—calisthenics (aka bodyweight training).
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Finish Line: The 2015 Primal Blueprint 21-Day Challenge from 2015-02-03T23:14:39
Well, it’s over. The 2015 Primal Blueprint 21-Day Challenge officially ended yesterday, and thousands of you successfully crossed the finish line. Needless to say, you guys impressed me. You alw...
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The Definitive Guide to Fermented Foods from 2015-01-29T02:50:15
If we accept the premise that the circumstances of our early evolution can inform current practices, dietary and otherwise, doesn’t that mean getting dirty and eating beneficial bacteria is part...
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#52: Ashley Merryman, Part 2 from 2015-01-29T01:59:51
Brad continues his fascinating interview with Ashley Merryman, where he explores her new ideas on parenting and competition. Ashley picks up the commentary on the topic of competition as present...
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What Is the Point of Your 21-Day Challenge? from 2015-01-22T21:19:35
What behaviors, conditions or trajectories are you ready to jettison to welcome a healthier, more vital life?
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11 Ways to Assess Your True Fitness Level from 2015-01-21T17:55:26
Are you fit enough to pass these 11 assessments? Learn how to test your true fitness level.
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I Think Therefore I Do from 2015-01-20T21:25:47
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The Definitive Guide to Fish Oils from 2015-01-16T17:17:29
Recommending a fish oil supplement is generally safe for anyone, but it’s important to understand why fish oil is so beneficial. So why should we take it as part of a Primal lifestyle?
This One Simple Trick Will Make All Your Meals Taste Better from 2015-01-16T03:32
For the better part of a decade I’ve been playing with intermittent fasting on a personal level and by helping others integrate it into their lives through multiple posts on the blog. The effect...
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From Desire to Reality: Why Setting Goals Is Critical for Success from 2015-01-15T21:55:37
PrimalCon presenter and psychologist Dr. Alessandra Wall stops by the blog to offer advice on how to make your goals a reality.
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#50: Dr. Timothy Noakes from 2015-01-15T03:20:04
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It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way from 2015-01-13T22:03:53
"It doesn’t have to be this way." The power of an effective mantra rises out of our growing identification with it. Right out of the gate, all of us can identify with t...
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The Primal Blueprint 8 Key Concepts from 2015-01-13T21:42:46
Having a firm grasp of these key concepts will provide a framework for – and make you more resolute in – your daily decisions. Read them, commit them to memory, live by them, and you’ll be well ...
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The Definitive Guide to Feeding Primal Babies from 2015-01-11T20:17:39
Exactly when and how did baby/early toddler nutrition become a string of processed convenience foods? Can’t we do better by our baby Groks? We’ve taken up the kid question before, but I thought ...
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9 More Calorie Myths We Should All Stop Believing from 2015-01-11T20:15:07
Yesterday’s post introduced the major myths surrounding calories, weight loss, and human regulation of body weight, but there are some other serious misconceptions surrounding the topic that nee...
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7 Common Calorie Myths We Should All Stop Believing from 2015-01-08T07:20:38
There are some major misconceptions about calories, body weight, fat loss, and health. These calorie myths are often rooted in truth but presented in black-or-white terms that are useless at bes...
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20 Ways to Set Yourself Up to Succeed in Your 21-Day Challenge from 2015-01-08T07:17:08
Our annual 21-Day Primal Blueprint Challenge starts next week! There’s a lot that comes before “just doing it.” We all need a little help getting started.
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#49: Dr. Cate Shanahan Q&A from 2015-01-08T06:47:27
Brad Kearns has another interesting meeting with Dr. Cate Shanahan of the Primal Advantage 1:1 Metabolic Consulting Program. Cate discusses some recent revelations heard on previous podcasts as ...
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The 10 Habits of Highly Successful Hunter-Gatherers from 2015-01-06T05:29:33
If we can learn from our forebears’ diets and activities, what wisdom can we garner or extrapolate from other elements of their living conditions – for example, their social structures and cultu...
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Choose Your Booze: A Guide to Healthy Drinking from 2015-01-06T05:26:11
What’s a Primal type to do when it comes to a simple social drink?
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Does 2015 Have Your Name on It? from 2015-01-06T05:23:17
The fact is, this year does belong to you. The only requirement is being lucky enough to be alive today. That’s it. If you’re beginning the year in health far poorer than you’d hope, 2015 is jus...
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End of the Year Review: What We Learned in 2014 from 2014-12-31T22:06:40
2014 has been a big year! 365 posts a year is a lot to remember, and sometimes you need to go back and jog your memory. Let’s take a look at what we learned and explored together.
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#48: Rob Hogan from 2014-12-31T22:01:20
Host Brad Kearns speaks with the fastest golfer in the world, Rob Hogan, who’s from Galway, Ireland. Rob is the 2013 Speedgolf World Champion and 2014 runner-up. He covers a championship caliber...
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8 Signs You Probably Don’t Need More Protein from 2014-12-31T01:07:55
We tend to assume more protein is always better, but when is that not the case? What are the signs that we're eating enough protein? Listen to today's post to find out!
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How to Gain Weight and Build Muscle from 2014-12-31T01:06:34
So you wanna put on some lean muscle mass. And you want to do it within the context of the Primal Blueprint, but aren’t sure where to start. It’s a common question and it’s about time I addresse...
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The Definitive Guide to Low Level Aerobic Activity from 2014-12-26T16:00
Sure, it can feel all too relaxed, even indulgent compared to the intense stuff. But don’t be so quick to disparage. Low level aerobic activity, I’m here to tell you, is the crucial base of Prim...
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10 Ways to Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel from 2014-12-23T18:05:11
Whether your travels take you to extended family or to a holiday getaway, here are some Primal strategies to enjoy your time (and the trip home) with health intact. Listen
Why Grains Are Unhealthy from 2014-12-22T23:57:38
Apart from maintaining social conventions in certain situations and obtaining cheap sugar calories, there is absolutely no reason to eat grains. Believe me – I’ve searched far and wide and asked...
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The Definitive Guide to Conventional Wisdom from 2014-12-22T23:53:28
Every story needs a villain, and every protagonist needs an antagonist. Here at Mark’s Daily Apple, my regular nemesis is none other than Conventional Wisdom. Check out this episode for in depth...
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The Definitive Guide To Play from 2014-12-19T01:40:31
Pure play has become more of a luxury nowadays or, even worse, is considered to be “kids’ stuff.” But when your kids can’t even play without checking their schedules first, you know there’s a se...
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The Pros and Cons of Comparing Yourself to Others from 2014-12-18T22:21:23
We need to be entirely honest – which also means mindful – about the motivation behind our comparisons to others. What are really looking at when we’re glancing around the gym during our rest pe...
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#47: Dr. Alessandra Wall from 2014-12-18T22:16:07
Brock Armstrong interviews Dr. Alessandra Wall, who has been presenting at PrimalCons about topics in psychology. This podcast talks about how we can get what we want out of life. Her website is...
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Happy Holidays from Lil’ Grok and the Korgs! from 2014-12-17T17:12:07
We are stoked to announce a Primal Blueprint Publishing endeavor that’s been brewing for a couple of years now, one that fills a huge gap in the paleo community—an action adventure picture book ...
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The Call of the Wild from 2014-12-16T23:03:11
Why do wild animals fascinate us? Why do millions of people self-identify as hunters, bird watchers, butterfly collectors? Why, on hikes, do I still go “Oh, check it out!” every time a regular o...
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10 Real-Life Reasons Why the Primal Blueprint Works for Me from 2014-12-16T23:00:37
For those of you who are looking for more detailed rationale why living Primal is best for everyone (including your doubting spouse and your parents), here are my 10 Real-Life Reasons Why the Pr...
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What’s Behind the Mind-Body Connection? from 2014-12-12T01:05:45
How much does our overall mindset and emotional well-being feed our physical health? That’s the question behind the mind-body exchange that researchers have chased for decades (and philosophers ...
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#46: Ronda Collier from 2014-12-11T00:34:31
Host Brad Kearns talks with Brock Armstrong (the voice of the MDA blog podcasts and a Sweetbeat ambassador/produc...
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The Quest for a Healthy Primal Mayonnaise (plus a Limited-Time Sweepstakes) from 2014-12-10T23:48:08
In a few short months, my team and I will be releasing a Primal mayonnaise using avocado oil as the base.
Today, I want to tell you the story of how we arrived at the forthcoming mayo...
9 Worthy Alternatives to the Back Squat from 2014-12-09T23:33:50
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Although the back squat has been called the king of exercises, you ...
Examining the Concept of Self-Care from 2014-12-08T19:42:58
What exactly is “self-care”? Beyond the requisite showers, teeth-brushing and nail-clipping, beyond the eating well, exercising, sleeping and sunning, what does this mean? Naps? Facials? As I’ve...
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#45: Rich Wilson from 2014-12-03T18:39:28
Host Brad Kearns talks with Rich Wilson, a Massachusetts-based sailor who completed the incredible Vendée Globe—a 28,000 mile solo round-the-world yacht race—in 2009. Rich was the oldest of 11 f...
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Should You Eat Periodic Cheat Meals? from 2014-12-03T18:28:07
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
I get a lot of questions about cheat meals. Are they allowed on the...
How to Leverage the Minimum Effective Dose in Your Primal Life from 2014-12-03T00:38:32
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
If you haven’t heard about the minimum effective dose, here’s the s...
What It Means to Be Thankful for Your Health from 2014-12-02T00:57:31
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
What does it mean to be thankful for your health? A lot, I think. A...
The Definitive Guide to Insulin, Blood Sugar and Type II Diabetes from 2014-12-02T00:38:47
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
We all know by now that type 2 diabetes is an epidemic. We’re seein...
The Many Wheys Whey Protein Can Improve Your Health from 2014-11-27T01:59:04
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Whey protein isn't just for bodybuilders. It also protects against diab...
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Episode #44: Interview with Mark Allen - Triathlon Legend, Author, and Coach from 2014-11-26T00:47:37
Host Brad Kearns catches up with Mark Allen, the greatest triathlete in history, who has a record six victories at the Hawaii Ironman and ten victories at the Nice, France World Long Course Cham...
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Primal Blueprint Podcasts – Lend Us An Ear! from 2014-11-25T22:09:22
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Today episode is all about the podcast. Are you digging it? I want to h...
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The Definitive Guide to Stress, Cortisol, and the Adrenals: When ‘Fight or Flight’ Meets the Modern World from 2014-11-24T19:21:03
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Stress can make you gain weight, and it contributes to premature ag...
Change Coming to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? from 2014-11-20T20:56:12
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
The Healthy Nation Coalition, whose director is Adele Hite, talente...
How to Support Healthy Skin Bacteria from 2014-11-19T22:26:53
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Last week, I introduced the concept of the skin biome: the vast com...
Episode #43: Interview with Jonathan Bailor, Author and Founder of Sane Solution from 2014-11-19T20:51:25
Brad and Mark sit down with New York Times Best Selling author, and creator of the website Sanesolution.com, Jonathan Bailor: a nutrition and exercise expert who uses modern science and technolo...
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8 Strategies for Cultivating a Vitality Mindset from 2014-11-18T22:04:01
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Health, too often, is used as some relative term more descriptive o...
Just Walk It Off: How Walking Can Improve Your Emotional Well-Being from 2014-11-17T19:59:36
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
We’re made to walk – obligated to, in fact. We can bask in the evol...
Episode #42: Ask the Primal Doctor – Q&A with Dr. Cate Shanahan from 2014-11-13T03:37:28
Primal Blueprint Podcast welcomes Dr. Cate Shanahan, who will join the podcast to answer questions on a monthly rotation. In this show, we learn some fascinating insights about Cate's unique app...
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What’s Living on Your Skin? from 2014-11-12T20:02:22
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Although research is young, we are learning that the critters livin...
Expert Certification Adds Accreditation and Advisory Board from 2014-11-12T20:02:07
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
While we are pleased to deliver a successful product to an eager au...
Are You the Working Out Type? from 2014-11-07T00:58
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The 10 Rules of Successful Exercise from 2014-11-06T00:51:11
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
These ten items have helped me get fitter...
Episode #41: Listener Questions and Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-11-05T00:09:54
First up, Mark details his revised stance on alcohol for the Primal Blueprint. Previously listed as a “sensible indulgence,” he discusses how alcohol’s less obvious health drawbacks have come to...
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Why I Don’t Trust the Acceptable Daily Intake Levels for Pesticides from 2014-11-05T00:03:22
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
When it comes to assessing the risk of pesticide consumption on hum...
The Definitive Guide to Cholesterol from 2014-11-04T23:57:18
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
The message these days seems to be that no number is too low when i...
Are You Sacrificing Your Health? from 2014-10-30T21:39:17
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
So what are the reasons we can’t seem to follow through? Despite he...
Better Than a Marathon: The 1 Mile Challenge from 2014-10-29T22:39:52
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
We all like to test ourselves, and running a mile might be the simp...
G’Day, Australia – The Primal Hotbed from 2014-10-29T22:04:43
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
What makes Australia such a hotbed for the Primal lifestyle? Severa...
Episode #40: Interview with Ben Greenfield, Author of Beyond Training from 2014-10-28T23:54:45
In this podcast, host Brad Kearns talks with Ben Greenfield, a leading endurance athlete, trainer, and fitness author. They discuss Ben's book, Beyond Training, which focuses on support...
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The Definitive Guide to Saturated Fat from 2014-10-24T19:41:07
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
It all started with the infamous Ancel Keys and his Seven Countries...
Episode 39: Interview with Vinnie Tortorich, America's Angriest Trainer from 2014-10-23T23:16:36
Host Brad Kearns talks to Vinnie Tortorich, "America's Angriest Trainer!" Vinnie is a popular Hollywood trainer known for helping celebs drop weight quickly with his simple, no-nonsense NSNG str...
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How to Accept Your Imperfections from 2014-10-23T22:44:45
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
I’ve known a lot of people who have been truly solid individuals – amaz...
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Are Elite Athletes Inadvertently Training Like Grok? from 2014-10-22T17:55:22
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Modern elite athletes have different goals than our hunter-gatherer anc...
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Are Video Games Good or Bad for Us? from 2014-10-21T18:36:14
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
There’s a huge body of research examining the potentially negative effe...
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The Definitive Guide to Fats from 2014-10-21T00:09:53
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
As you know, I’ve always been a friend to many fats. But the fact remai...
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How Your Primal Connection to Water Runs Deeper Than Thirst from 2014-10-16T22:37:42
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
When was the last time you spent a period of time next to (or in) water...
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Episode #38: Ask the Primal Doctor – Q&A with Dr. Cate Shanahan from 2014-10-15T22:38:17
Dr. Cate Shanahan hits the Q&A hard, offering interesting commentary on a variety of topics, especially those relating to hormones and longevity markers. Cate explains how one's level of elastin...
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Why These Nine Famous Thinkers Walked So Much from 2014-10-15T22:02:46
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Many of the most accomplished and creative people throughout histor...
How to Increase Your Heart Rate Variability from 2014-10-14T22:48:42
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Increasing your heart rate variability can improve your fitness, cardio...
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Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 6: Gluten from 2014-10-14T00:05:41
Welcome to Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 6: Gluten:
Does Gluten Have Any Effect on Non-Celiacs?
The “Dangers” of Going Gluten-Free
(These Mark's Daily Apple ar...
The Definitive Guide to Grains from 2014-10-13T23:59:33
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Grains. Every day we’re bombarded with them and their myriad of associa...
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The Power of Words: How We Talk about Food from 2014-10-09T21:26:53
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Consider the common phrasing we’re all exposed to every day, such as th...
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How to Outsource Your Physical Activity from 2014-10-08T20:30:05
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
As humans living in the Information age, we're winning. We've got n...
Episode #37: Listener Questions and Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-10-07T23:43:10
Mark Sisson is back in the Malibu studios for a free-form conversation with Brad Kearns about Mark’s latest fitness pursuits, recent developments and new products in the Primal Blueprin...
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Have You Checked Your Heart Rate Variability Lately? from 2014-10-07T20:30
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
People are always looking for that one biomarker to rule them all, the ...
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Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 5: Getting Unstuck from 2014-10-06T17:12:39
Welcome to Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 5: Getting Unstuck, featuring:
How to Get “Unstuck”
Do You Really Believe You Can Change?
How to Overcome the “I’ll Do It Tomorr...
The Definitive Guide to Primal Supplementation from 2014-10-06T16:59:18
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Grok Didn’t Take Supplements So Why Should I? While there are many ...
How to Deal with Health “Noise” from 2014-10-06T16:14:16
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Every day we’re blasted with noise. From the talking heads on telev...
16 Ways Green Space Improves Your Life from 2014-10-01T20:07:12
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
We're never ...
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We Are Family: PrimalCon Oxnard 2014 from 2014-09-30T21:26:12
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Tune into to...
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Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 4: Primal Criticism Rebutted from 2014-09-29T23:29:19
Welcome to Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 4: Primal Criticism Rebutted, featuring:
Why Does the Paleo Diet Continue to Receive Low Points from “Established Authorities”?
W...
The Definitive Guide to Grok from 2014-09-29T22:58:08
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
He’s the oft-cited star of our Paleoli...
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How to Succeed with a Growth Mindset from 2014-09-26T17:48:54
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
What could a...
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Episode #36: Primal Blueprint Expert Certification - Comprehensive Summary from 2014-09-24T18:49:50
Primal Blueprint Expert Certification program director Brad Kearns presents a detailed description of the entire online course and its examinations. This recording includes a summary of the most...
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Why Exercise Feels Like a Drag (and What to Do About It) from 2014-09-24T18:37:20
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
The stuff we do for exercise is pretty silly, isn't it? Walking on a tr...
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Artificial Sweeteners May Leave You Absolutely Gutted from 2014-09-23T21:19:18
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
We’ve known for awhile that artificial sweeteners can affect the gu...
Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 3: Gut Health from 2014-09-22T20:12:43
Welcome to Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 2: Exercise and Performance, featuring:
16 Things That Affect Your Gut Bacteria
A Primal Primer: Leaky Gut
The Definitive ...
The Definitive Guide to the Primal Eating Plan from 2014-09-21T18:52:25
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
What does it mean to eat according to The Primal Blueprint? How do you ...
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Walking: The Human Condition from 2014-09-18T17:46:27
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
To be human is to walk. Learn how the human story is a story of wal...
A Brief History of the Primal Movement from 2014-09-17T18:50:43
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Back in 2006 when I started writing my blog – Mark’s Daily Apple – ...
The Definitive Guide to the Primal Blueprint from 2014-09-15T23:25:59
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
In this extended article you will find the basic building blocks ne...
Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 2: Exercise and Performance from 2014-09-15T23:16:15
Welcome to Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 2: Exercise and Performance, featuring:
Do Your Workouts Feel Like a Chore?
Improve Your Workouts with This One...
How Exercise Makes Us Feel from 2014-09-11T18:29:50
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
The benefits of exercise go far beyond the physical. What does exer...
12 Signs You Need to Eat More Protein from 2014-09-10T17:51:56
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
Today’s post will cover 12 situations, symptoms, and signs that ind...
Episode #35: Interview with Elle Russ, Primal Blueprint Certified Expert and Personal Coach from 2014-09-09T22:35:42
Elle joins host Brad Kearns to discuss her journey from chronic cardio sugar addict to primal success story, her completion of the Primal Blueprint Expert Certification as a critical beta tester...
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Rajio Taiso: Why You Should Start Doing Light Morning Workouts from 2014-09-09T18:50:23
Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!
In today's post, Ma...
Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 1: Food and Nutrition from 2014-09-08T22:37:33
Welcome to Mark’s Daily Apple's Best of 2014, Volume 1: Food and Nutrition, featuring:
Do You Really Need to Eat Vegetables to Be Healthy?
Is Gently Cooked Food...
Episode #34: Interview with Dr. Cate Shanahan of The Primal Advantage from 2014-08-30T00:44:47
Dr. Cate talks about her experiences with Primal Advantage clients after the launch of the program in July. In particular, she discusses how traditional medical care is not structured to allow f...
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Episode #33: Introducing Mike Dilandro, Our First Primal Blueprint Certified Expert! from 2014-08-19T22:36:53
Host Brad Kearns talks with Mike DiLandro of New Jersey, a Primal Blueprint success story and presenter of the Primal Transformation Seminar and at PrimalCon. Mike was also the very first gradua...
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Episode #32: Listener Questions and Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-08-12T21:53:20
Mark tackles a few challenging questions and gets deep into some of the main elements of primal living. First, he talks about how the conventional wisdom view of blood markers like LDL does not ...
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Episode #31: Mark Sisson Talks to Jimmy Moore About Keto Clarity from 2014-08-05T23:40:09
Mark turns the tables on Jimmy Moore (host of the popular Livin' La Vida Low Carb podcast, where he has interviewed nearly 1,000 guests!) as Jimmy discusses his new book, Keto Clarity. ...
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Episode #30: Primal Thrills: An Excerpt From Award Winning Book, The Primal Connection from 2014-07-29T22:15:10
Mark Sisson is back this week with host Brad Kearns to bring you yet another essay style podcast. This time Mark will be reading you a special excerpt of The Primal Connection. This follow-up to...
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Episode #29: A Case Against Cardio Essay, Part 2 from 2014-07-22T18:51:24
Mark Sisson follows up his essay reading last week with an engaging discussion with host Brad Kearns about the dangers of chronic cardio, and some tips to help avoid the drawbacks of chronic exe...
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Episode #28: A Case Against Cardio Essay, Part 1 from 2014-07-15T22:38:21
Mark Sisson tries something new with this podcast episode, as he reads an essay based on one of his most popular posts ever on MarksDailyApple.com: “A Case Against Cardio.” The original post, pu...
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Episode #27: Liz and Farhad Mostaedi Talk Life and Work at Primal HQ from 2014-07-08T23:18:28
Host Brad Kearns talks with Primal Blueprint employees Farhad and Liz, who experience the Primal movement from its epicenter at the Malibu, CA company headquarters. Farhad and Liz discuss how wo...
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Episode #26: Introducing Dr. Cate Shanahan and The Primal Advantage from 2014-07-01T22:09:30
Mark Sisson interviews Dr. Cate Shanahan to discuss the launch of the exciting new Primal Advantage metabolic consulting program. In this podcast, Dr. Cate discusses her work with elite athletes...
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Episode #25: Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Ron Sinha Talks Fat, Cholesterol, and Stress from 2014-06-24T22:52:56
In this podcast, Mark interviews Dr. Sinha about his battle on the front lines trying to convince the mainstream medical community that fat and cholesterol are not your energy, and that the true...
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Episode #24: Mark Sisson’s Tips for Removing Excess Body Fat from 2014-06-17T23:58:36
Mark Sisson talks about some of the stumbling blocks to losing that last 5, 10, or 20 pounds of excess body fat, and how to overcome them. Experiencing a plateau is common (especially when lots ...
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Episode #23: Meet "Paleo Girl" Author Leslie Klenke from 2014-06-10T21:59:33
Host Brad Kearns has a lively discussion with Leslie Klenke, who has just released her long awaited book, Paleo Girl. This truly is the first book in the Primal/paleo/evolutionary health space t...
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Episode #22: Listener Questions&Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-06-03T20:37:58
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Episode #21: Chris Adams&Tina Leaman Talk PrimalCon&The Primal Blueprint Certification from 2014-05-27T22:47:34
Chris Adams and Tina Leaman, the Primal power couple from Phoenix, AZ, have a lively discussion about their long history as PrimalCon group leaders. Chris and Tina have attended all seven Primal...
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Episode #20: Listener Questions&Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-05-20T23:14:56
Mark gets back into the Q&A rhythm with some great commentary on an assortment of questions related to peak performance and Primal living. We begin by reviewing a unique trai...
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Episode #19: Solving Leaky Gut with Steve Wright from 2014-05-13T23:31:25
“Leaky Gut” is the common name for intestinal permeability, where the digestive tract becomes damaged and permeable. This happens from the ingestion of objectionable foods – mainly gluten, as we...
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Episode #18: Examining Performance Enhancing Drugs in Professional Sports with Mark Sisson from 2014-05-06T23:43:01
Mark extends the thread from the previous week's show about human performance by discussing the role of doping in professional and Olympic sports today. Far from a black and white issue, Mark ex...
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Episode #17: Human Fitness and Peak Performance Potential with Mark Sisson from 2014-04-30T02:57:41
Mark Sisson departs from the usual Primal Blueprint lifestyle topics for an interesting discussion with Brad Kearns about human fitness. For starters, Mark discussed the recent Outside Magaz...
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Episode #16: Listener Questions&Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-04-23T00:42:33
Mark tackles an interesting assortment of questions, including some extensive discussion about sprinting. For example, the difference between sprints on foot and stationary bike sprints with res...
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Episode #15: Listener Questions&Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-04-16T04:10:50
Episode #14: On All Things Sleep with Mark Sisson from 2014-04-09T04:31:48
Mark discusses one of the most important--and most neglected--elements of primal living: getting adequate sleep. The discussion covers why we are genetically aligned to sync rest and wake cycles...
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Episode #13: Developing the Ideal Mindset and Disposition for Peak Performance with Brad Kearns from 2014-04-02T03:07:12
Brad's message emphasizes three themes that counter the narrowly-focused rat race mentality that equates dogged hard work with success without considering the big picture. In the presentation, B...
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Episode #12: Listener Questions&Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-03-26T02:30:02
Join Mark Sisson as he comments extensively on many of the most common challenges and confusions of living Primally. Topics covered include how to drop those final five or ten pounds of excess b...
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Episode #11: Listener Questions&Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-03-19T01:02:24
Mark recaps the incredible PrimalCon Vacation Tulum event, which took place March 1st-6th at the Dreams Tulum resort in Mexico. He mentions the many excellent presenters as well as some interest...
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Episode #10: On All Things Play with Darryl Edwards from 2014-03-12T00:57:45
Darryl Edwards joins host Brad Kearns broadcasting from PrimalCon Vacation Tulum to talk about his favorite subject: Play! Darryl has made a big splash at the last several PrimalCons, taking gue...
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Episode #9: Guest Steve Levine Discusses Everyday Primal Blueprint Success Principles from 2014-03-04T23:06:47
Steve Levine is an ordinary guy with an extraordinary passion for primal living. A voracious consumer of all available written and audio material in the primal/paleo/ancestral health community, ...
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Episode #8: Listener Questions&Answers with Mark Sisson from 2014-02-26T00:08:49
In this podcast, Mark Sisson takes questions from the audience relating to enjoying grains with no ill effects; effective decision making with your workouts to avoid getting sick or overtrained;...
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Episode #7: Primal Blueprint Fitness with Mark Sisson from 2014-02-19T02:51:21
In this podcast, Mark Sisson addresses the common theme of devoted fitness enthusiasts who tend to exercise in a chronic pattern, and suffer from declines in health and fitness accordingly. Siss...
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Episode #6: The Reality of Calories In, Calories Out with Mark Sisson from 2014-02-12T03:01:32
In this podcast, Mark Sisson explains how appetite supersedes the oversimplified equation of calories in = calories out, and how optimizing hormones and gene expression is the true path to effor...
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Episode #5: Supplementation with Mark Sisson from 2014-02-05T01:46
In this podcast, Mark Sisson discusses the rationale for why supplementation can be considered in pursuit of a healthy Primal lifestyle. Starting with the question of whether we need to suppleme...
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Episode #4: The 10 Laws with Mark Sisson from 2014-01-29T21:57
In this podcast, Mark Sisson presents the compelling premise that you can reprogram your genes in the direction of weight loss, health, and longevity by following 10 immutable “Primal” laws vali...
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Episode #3: Intermittent Fasting with Mark Sisson from 2014-01-21T22:43
In this podcast, Mark Sisson discusses his strategy of eating in a compressed time window of typically 1pm-7pm each day, and various other methods of Intermittent Fasting. He details the various...
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Episode #2: The 80/20 Rule with Mark Sisson from 2013-12-30T03:14
In this podcast, Mark Sisson discusses the popular Primal Blueprint concept of the 80/20 rule, which is often misinterpreted and manipulated to compromise dietary quality. Sisson explains that t...
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Episode #1: Chronic Cardio with Mark Sisson from 2013-12-30T03:10
In this podcast, Mark Sisson discusses the common phenomenon of an excessi...
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