Renegade Radio With Jay Ferruggia: Fitness | Nutrition | Lifestyle | Strength Training | Self Help | Motivation

Stop wasting your money on worthless supplements that are only wrecking your health.  Before you spend another dime at the local “health food” store, or click “Add to Cart” on a supplement website, listen to this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with Dr. Anthony Gustin.   Dr. Gustin is a Functional Medicine and Sports Rehab clinician.  He tried using supplements in the treatment of his elite athletes but found nothing improved performance AND health.  Even worse, he found that most of the supplements on the market wreck gut health and promote inflammation.  He hit the lab with his very high standard of health and nutrition.  After spending hundreds of hours in research, he found the best ingredients for specific nutrition needs and the most effective doses and combinations.  His work led to the creation of the ultimate whole food supplement line, Equip Foods.  In this episode you’ll learn the dirty secrets the supplement industry doesn’t want you to know.  Dr. Gustin explains how to improve your gut healt

Would you like to become smarter, live a more productive life and be a happier, more fulfilled person?  Wanna know how to avoid the typical cognitive issues associated with getting older so you can be a high performer for life?  To improve the health and performance of your brain don’t miss this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with Max Lugavere.     Max is a filmmaker, TV Personality, science journalist and brain food expert.  He’s the director of the film “Bread Head,” the first ever documentary about dementia prevention through diet and lifestyle and the author of “Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life”.     After noticing signs of cognitive decline in his mother Max became obsessed with figuring out why she was having issues at only 59 years old.  Using his knowledge and understanding of science he immersed himself in research and eventually found a strong link between cognitive disease and diet. Today he shares his message about brain health a

My guest on this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast is the current WWE Smackdown Live Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair.  Her father is legendary WWE Hall of Famer, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair, considered by most as the greatest pro wrestler of all time.     As a kid Charlotte was a multi sport athlete.  She developed the competitive drive, work ethic and champions mindset that she displays in and out of the ring today.  Although she initially had no intentions of becoming a pro wrestler she is now proudly carrying on the family legacy.  Charlotte has followed in her father’s footsteps while blazing her own trail to the top of women’s wrestling.     Whether you’re a wrestling fan, or just someone who wants to learn what it takes to be the best, there’s something in this episode for everyone.   This episode is brought to you by Equip Foods. Equip’s founder, Dr. Anthony Gustin, is a functional medicine and sports rehab clinician. Dr. Gustin spent hundreds of hours researching the best ingredients for specific

Are you living life to its fullest potential or allowing your past mistakes, failures and setbacks to define you?  If you want to stop being a victim of circumstance and start being the leader of change in your life you don’t want to miss the all new #RenegadeRadioPodcast with Christmas Abbott.    Christmas is an entrepreneur, online fitness coach, former CrossFit Games Competitor, Olympic Weightlifter and NASCAR Pit Crew member.  She is also the creator of Christmas Abbott Nutrition, a keynote speaker and national best-selling author of “The Badass Body Diet: The Breakthrough Diet and Workout for a Tight Booty, Sexy Abs and Lean Legs” and “The Badass Life: 30 Amazing Days to a Lifetime of Great Habits – Body, Mind, and Spirit”.    For Christmas life was not always filled with health and fitness nor success and accomplishment.  She started using drugs and alcohol as a teenager and her life quickly spun out of control.  It wasn’t until she found herself in the middle of a war zone in Iraq that she began to und

This episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast features my good friend, multi-talented singer, songwriter, host, television personality, producer and performer, Lilian Garcia. She first captured the hearts of millions as a WWE announcer and singer, best known for hosting the #1 rated television show, Monday Night Raw. She was the first person to sing the National Anthem in a public venue (and on TV in front of millions) after 9/11.  And she is now the host of the acclaimed Chasing Glory podcast.   We talk about her rise to fame and the importance of “just going with it.” She goes into great detail about her time in the WWE, women in the sport, and the significance of communication in all aspects of her life. Learn essential life/business skills and mindset tips you need to succeed in all aspects of your life.  To access show notes from this podcast, please visit www.JasonFerruggia.com. If you love the show, please leave a 5-star review and share this episode with your friends/family that can benefit from anythin

Would you like to know how to dominate your mornings and have undying energy all day long? This episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast takes us through a day in the life of biohacker, and life optimizer, Ben Greenfield.   Ben is an ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, Spartan racer, coach, speaker and author of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life.”  Ben breaks down his entire day from the moment he wakes up!  We discuss everything from the ingredients in his morning smoothie, how he tracks his HRV to decide his approach to training each day, to the benefits of journaling.    For show notes visit http://jasonferruggia.com/blog/ to get further information on the studies and products mentioned. 

In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast we explore how to do better and be better with Ryan Munsey of The Better Human Project. Ryan is a high performance consultant helping athletes and entrepreneurs optimize their mind and body so they can make a bigger impact on the world. He shares inspiring stories of people from all walks of life and provides you with tools you need to become better. He encourages and empowers people to give back in an effort to improve our communities. Ryan explains how he got into bodybuilding and nutrition. We discuss his transition from a gym owner, to host of the Optimal Performance Podcast, to his current endeavor with The Better Human Project. He drops knowledge on nutrition, outlines his approach to training and so much more. Show notes for this and every episode can be found at www.JasonFerruggia.com     This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health, there is no better all-in-one supple

In this episode I speak with Dr. Zach Bush. He is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country, with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offers profound new insights into human health and longevity. This episode is all about gut health and your microbiome.  He breaks down the disconnect between the food on our plate vs. what is going on in your body and how our guts have become sensitive to grains, because of the chemicals in them. Find out practical advice/tips you can take to protect your own gut health and why we should all eat lower on the food chain and eat with variety/color. Lastly, why a five day water fast is key for athletic performance and giving your gut time to rest. Ready to get science and knowledge bombs dropped on you?! You will get this and more on this episode of the Renegade Radio Podcast.   Show notes for this and every episode can be found at 

Steve Olsher is America’s Reinvention Expert and has taught thousands how to NICHETIZE!™ (nitch a tize) by identifying and monetizing their WHAT — that is, the ONE thing they were born to do. In this episode he discusses finding out what you want vs. what you need, being the critic vs. receiving criticism, and gives actionable tips on blocking out time and public speaking. Get ready to create a life of purpose, conviction, and contribution with this episode of the Renegade Radio Podcast.

In this episode, I sit down with 2X World Record holder in Power lifting, and highly successful entrepreneur and success coach, AJ Roberts. We discuss his journey in and out of power lifting and how it almost cost him his life.   We talk about why chasing the dream isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, discovering your path to self-love, how to train with flow and out of love, not anger. AJ goes deep into topics steaming from childhood trauma and how if you can’t love yourself, you cannot love someone else. We also cover some great tips to help you grow your finances and add to your bottom line.

In this episode, I sit down with business and marketing legend, Perry Marshall. Perry is endorsed by FORBES and INC Magazine, and is one of the most expensive business consultants in the world. Clients seek his ability to integrate technology, sales, art and psychology.   Perry explains the 80/20 principle and how to apply it in all aspects of your life. We discuss finding your superpower, comparison syndrome, and embracing being the product. What is the Unique Selling Proposition, the 5 % method, and racking the shotgun? All this and so much more from one of the greatest marketing minds out there on this week’s episode of the Renegade Radio Podcast.   This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health, there is no better all-in-one supplement than Athletic Greens. Detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less by going to  http://www.AthleticGreens.c

In this episode I sit down with Brandon Lilly. Brandon is a top ranked power lifter, author of "The Cube Method", and "365STRONG", as well as a respected strength coach. Brandon is ranked as one of the strongest power lifters of all-time. He has world class totals in multiple weight classes, both raw, and equipped — *2,110 lbs Raw Belt Only, 
*2,237 lbs Raw with Knee Wraps and 
*2,612 lbs Multiply Equipped.   We discuss learning from every situation, how a devastating injury changed his life, being happy is his new drug, self-awareness, and, of course, training to get jacked and strong.   This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. They make a powerful, brain-boosting coffee with the active ingredient, Lion’s mane mushroom (also known as the “smart mushroom”). Lion’s Mane has been used by Buddhist monks for better focus during meditation for years. Four Sigmatic is gut friendly and great for those who get an upset stomach from regular coffee. It gets you focused but not jittery, and contains less than ha

IFBB pro bodybuilder, Ben Pakulski joins the show to tell you precisely how to build the most amount of muscle in the most efficient way possible.  We talk about the importance of tension, volume, frequency, and intensity. Ben also tells you how to determine the optimal exercises for YOUR body.  You'll also learn the mindset secrets Ben uses to achieve incredible success throughout his life. He shares his morning routine, his favorite books, best advice and much more. 

Let's talk about the 5 essential pillars of your life and what goes into optimizing each of them. You'll get simple strategies for increasing your fitness, getting focused, and improving your finances, while having more fun and living a life of passion and purpose. 

In this episode we'll talk about overcoming fear, crushing self doubt, and finding purpose and passion in everything you do. 

Has attempting to climb the corporate ladder left you worn out and uninspired?   Do you dream of making a living doing work you're passionate about? In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast you'll learn how The Paleo Chef, Mary Shenouda, changed her health, career and life.   Mary is the creator and founder of paleochef.com as well as the popular Paleo food product, Phat Fudge. As a kid she struggled with serious health issues. For years doctors failed to treat her with any success. Upon discovering that she has Celiac disease, Mary began following a Paleo diet. For the first time her condition improved. The rapid and dramatic changes inspired her to start sharing her recipes with friends and followers on social media. Before long, well known personalities and pro athletes began requesting for Mary to cook their food, and The Paleo Chef was born.   This episode is jam packed with actionable advice on how to turn you passion into a career, improve your relationships and become more successful.   Show notes

How can you overcome your insecurities and be a stronger, more confident person?  I’ll tell you what took me from being shy, insecure and socially awkward to the person you see me as today.   In addition we’ll talk about the safest, most effective ways to include Progressive Overload in your training.  What’s the ideal training split for someone who is burned out and beat up?  You’ll learn what’s worked for me and thousands of my clients.    Wanna know how to improve your fitness biz, or any business for that matter?  I’ll give you actionable steps to help take your business to another level.    Don’t sleep, son.  Grab some pen and paper, press play and get ready to learn all this and more.   Show notes for this and every episode can be found at www.JasonFerruggia.com     This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. They make a powerful, brain-boosting coffee with the active ingredient, Lion’s mane mushroom (also known as the “smart mushroom”). Lion’s Mane has been used by Buddhist monks for better focus

How’s your diet going during the holiday season? Are your resisting temptation or giving in? Are you getting your workouts in or making lame excuses about not having enough time?    Are you working on your personal development? Your relationships? Your finances? Or putting it off til tomorrow? Waiting til New Years like those who will never even come close to reaching their goals?    F*ck New Years resolutions and whatever lies you’re telling yourself. It’s time to make some changes NOW.    This episode is sponsored by MVMT Watches Classic design, quality construction, and styled minimalism. Movement Watches start at just $95. At a department store; you’re looking at 400-to-500 bucks. Movement figured out that by selling online they were able to cut out the middleman and retail mark up, providing the best possible price. At such great prices, MVMT watches make great holiday gifts!   Get 15% off today- with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS- by going to MVMT.com/Jay

Think about the times when you’ve performed at your absolute best.  The times when your focus and clarity were so intense that you knew exactly what to do from one moment to the next.  The instances where you were your most productive, creative and powerful self.    Athletes call it “the zone” but it’s also known as the flow state.  Unfortunately, for most people flow states are sporadic and by accident, if they happen at all.  But what if you could put yourself into a flow state anytime you need to?  Imagine what it would do for your business, training, success, and life.  Steven Kotler is my guest in Episode 216 of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast and he holds the keys to unlocking flow on command.    Steven is one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance.  He is the co-founder and director of the Flow Genome Project, a global organization committed to mapping the genome of flow by 2020 and making it available to everyone.  He is also an award winning journalist and the NY Times best-selling au

Whether you’re a player striving to elevate your game, a coach looking to lead your athletes to victory, or a weekend warrior with the desire to win, everyone wants to improve their performance. If you want the slight edge to help you rise above the competition look no further than the new #RenegadeRadioPodcast with Dr. Fergus Connolly.   Dr. Connolly is the University of Michigan Football Performance & Operations Director. He previously worked as a performance expert with several NFL teams and Major League Soccer clubs.   In his new book, “Game Changer: The Art of Sports Science,” Dr. Connolly tackles the misconceptions about sports science and provides a comprehensive view of team sport performance.   In this episode we discuss the ideal training schedule for the average person looking to get jacked. Fergus explains why data can be useful, but obsessively tracking everything can be problematic. We delve into the difference between maximal and optimal strength, what makes a great coach, how to select the