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Sleep is the key to optimal health and performance. If you improve your sleep everything in your life gets better. You lose fat faster, your brain works more efficiently, and your sex drive goes up.  Shawn Stevenson, the author of "Sleep Smarter,” and host of The Model Health Show, is my guest on this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast. We discuss how Shawn found fitness after being diagnosed with a devastating illness at the age of 20. He shares the three primary elements of his remarkable recovery and his approach to health and longevity. Shawn also explains why sleep is the most important factor for optimizing health and performance. He provides invaluable tips for improving your sleep, your nutrition, your business and so much more. Topics Include: How Shawn got his start in fitness and the diagnosis that changed everything.  3:15 Why Shawn says most people “try” to get well but should actually make the decision to get well.  9:43 A simple thing everyone can do to upgrade their diet.  15:36 Are deadlif

Why is it that so few people receive so many of the rewards in life? What does the top 1% know and do that most people, who are struggling to achieve their goals, don't? If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress in life, you do not want to miss this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast. James Clear is an author, entrepreneur, photographer and gym rat. Through his writing on JamesClear.com, he educates, entertains and inspires readers. In this episode, we discuss the mistakes that most people make when setting goals and how it hinders progress. James also explains why developing the right habits and creating systems are even more important than setting goals. We cover Pareto's Law, how you can use the 1% Rule to your advantage, and many more insights that can immediately put you on the road to success. Topics Include: The problem with goal setting and why so many people fail 2:43 Why it's more effective to be specific about your habits, systems, and processes than it is to se

Elliott Hulse wants to help you get strong in every way. In this episode of the Renegade Radio Podcast, you’ll learn how to be physically strong and mentally tough. You’ll discover how to break the shackles that hold you back so that you can finally achieve your goals and live the life you want. Elliot will help you unlock the secrets that will make you a KING. Within a span of ten years, Elliot has evolved from a struggling personal trainer to a YouTube superstar with over one million subscribers.  In this episode, we discuss how Elliott discovered strength training and got his start in the fitness business.  We explore the birth of his YouTube channel and what he did to build his massive audience. And Elliot talks about the importance of finding and living one’s truth. Topics Include: His current training template and how he “self-medicates” with training.  6:47 Elliott’s start as a professional Strongman Competitor and his experiences with serious injuries.  9:30 When Elliott decided it was time to “switc

Wanna learn how to manage pain and addiction without resorting to dangerous pills that wreck your health? I discuss those topics and more with Chris Bell on the new #RenegadeRadioPodcast. Chris is an accomplished filmmaker and the director of the outstanding documentaries including Bigger, Stronger, Faster, Prescription Thugs and Trophy Kids.  In this episode, we discuss his struggles with pain and addiction, and how he found natural ways to regain sobriety and alleviate his pain. We delve into what inspired him to become a filmmaker, how his brothers have influenced and inspired him, his latest documentary, and so much more. Topics Include: His struggles with arthritis, depression, pain, and addiction.  4:09 Sobriety and ways to relieve pain naturally with your diet.  8:04 How a keto diet once put Chris in the emergency room.  11:12 A few reasons for Mark Bell’s massive success.  16:21 The Chris Bell Reading List to transform your life.  16:35 His impressive weight loss and total health transformation.  21:

Wanna build a booming business in the health and fitness space? Wanna create an amazing culture and a buzz around your brand? Then today’s #RenegadeRadioPodcast with the founders of Caffeine and Kilos is just for you. Caffeine and Kilos (C&K) is a lifestyle brand that has experienced incredible growth in just a few short years.  Their amazing coffees and bars help fuel athletes all over the world, while their awesome apparel keeps them looking great. I sat down with the creators and owners of C&K, Danny Lehr and Dean Saddoris, to discuss their inspiration for starting the company, why their products are so popular, tips for people just starting out in the fitness business and so much more. Topics Discussed Include: How Caffeine and Kilos started Great tasting coffee or “gasoline”? Does more flavor mean less caffeine? How they grew so quickly and how they started with the fashion side. What was the vision for Caffeine and Kilos from the start? Why protein bars aren’t a great pre-workout meal and the b

Mark Sisson is an OG of the fitness industry. He’s one of the leading voices in the Paleo world and the founder of the primal movement. Mark believes we need to get back to the way we were intended to eat, exercise, and live. His mission is to get people to take responsibility for their health and fitness (often in the face of flawed conventional wisdom that can lead even the best-intentioned astray), and to inspire people to be open-minded, passionate, and enthusiastic about leading a healthy, happy, fit, balanced, active lifestyle, with the least amount of pain, suffering and sacrifice possible. Topics Discussed Include: How Mark got started in fitness. What is the Primal diet and lifestyle about? Why are grains so unhealthy? What causes inflammation in the body? Why he’s not as opposed to legumes as most in the Paleo world. The benefits of intermittent fasting for being lean and healthy. How to improve your sleep so that you can do everything better. The multiple benefits of a keto diet. Who needs and ben

My awesome friend, Torrie Wilson joins me for a great new episode of the Renegade Radio Podcast. Torrie was a fitness and cover model who eventually found her way into pro wrestling.  She became a mainstay during the WWE Attitude Era where she shared the spotlight with the likes of The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. She was regularly featured in memorable on air segments that were seen by millions of viewers. Since retiring Torrie has started a new career, helping people get fit. She’s in the best shape of her life, happy, healthy and successful. She’s here today to share her secrets. Topics Discussed Include: Here early battle with anorexia and bulimia. How she got into fitness competitions. What led to her starting a career in pro wrestling. Some of the best and worst memories from the WCW days. What it was like behind the scenes when the ship was sinking in WCW. Breaking into WWE, how she was treated and who she rode with. The legendary bra and panties matches. Did they ever go too far in the Attitude

Are you a natural, steroid-free guy looking to get jacked? Then you need to listen to this episode of The Renegade Radio Podcast with my guests, Adam Schafer and Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump. It’s chock full of great muscle building techniques that will help you make the all the gainz, son! These two have been in the game a long time and have many years of knowledge to share. They compound that knowledge with always being up to date on the latest studies regarding muscle growth and performance. Topics Discussed Include: The main drivers of muscle growth. What really makes a good workout? The best exercises for building mass. Why lifting heavy may be a huge mistake. Using a sled to maximize size and recovery. Optimal training frequency for the fastest gains. The benefits of a keto diet, and how NOT to do it. How much protein do you really need to build muscle? Why social media is killing your chances of making gains. Does medical marijuana have a place in your fitness regimen? What is occlusion training and

The first WWE Women’s Smackdown Champion, and of the nicest people you could ever meet, Becky Lynch is my guest on today’s Renegade Radio Podcast. Becky is a total badass who left home at 15 to pursue her dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Along the way she got into bodybuilding, became a personal trainer, worked as a flight attendant, took acting classes, became a stuntwoman, took a seven-year layoff… and then finally made it to WWE. The culmination of her journey and hard work was when she became the first ever, WWE Women’s Smackdown Champion. Topics Discussed Include: The decision to leave home at 15 Her first experience at wrestling camp When she first realized that this was what she wanted to do with her life Her time training with Finn Balor What finally led to the NXT tryout The night that she got called up to the main WWE roster Does she prefer to work as a heel (bad guy) or face (good guy) The injuries she’s suffered in the ring The importance of connecting with the crowd and how she does it

Get ready to get jacked. My guest today is “The Glute Guy,” Bret Contreras. He’s a renowned fitness expert who knows quite a bit about the science of building muscle and getting strong. Bret has made an incredible transformation with his own body and has helped thousands of others do the same. He has the unique ability to blend science, real world experience and critical thinking. This leads to great advice and even better training programs. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this fast paced discussion with Bret on every aspect of training we could cover in an hour. Topics Discussed Include: How heavy should you lift? Is training to failure helpful or harmful? Should you do full body workouts or splits? The low frequency myth of body part splits. What’s the optimal volume per muscle group? What’s the optimal frequency per muscle group? Low reps vs. medium reps vs. high reps. What’s best? Is getting a pump necessary? Does it cause muscle growth? How much muscle damage should you cause in your workouts? The i

Wanna be better in bed and satisfy your partner every time? Then listen up. Ian Kerner, the author of the best selling book, She Comes First is my guest on today’s Renegade Radio Podcast. Ian has authored several other books on sex and has appeared on CNN, The Today Show, Dr. Oz, and NPR. In addition to regularly meeting with patients he frequently lectures on topics related to sex and relationships with recent appearances at New York University, Yale, Princeton, Indiana University, the French Institute Alliance Française, the inaugural Sex and Attachment conference in NYC and the 2016 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium Topics Discussed Include: The 90-second window of female orgasmic opportunity. How to become “clitorit.” What you don’t know about pleasing your partner. How to increase your attractiveness. Tips and tricks for lasting longer. The best and most stimulating positions. Dietary and lifestyle choices to maximize your sexual fitness. Everything you need to know about the female orgasm. The importan

Do you want to learn how to work and own a room? Do you want to learn how to read faces and decode body language? Do you want to learn how to talk to anyone without feeling awkward? Do you want to be memorable and fascinating? Then you need to lean the science of people. This essential life skill is the topic of today’s Renegade Radio Podcast with my guest, Vanessa Van Edwards. Vanessa is a researcher, speaker, and writer on people skills and personal intelligence. Her behavior research lab, The Science of People has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Men’s Health, Forbes and on Fox News. Today’s Topics Include: Why it’s a mistake for everyone to try to be a bubbly extrovert How to choose the right social situations to say “yes” to How to make a great first impression, every time What to do and NOT do during the first 5 minutes of any interaction The importance of hand gestures, and how many is optimal Body language basics you need to know… if you want to dominate your path What never to do in a social sit

When it comes to writing diets that get people shredded and jacked, Jason Phillips is the man. He works with some of the top athletes and physique competitors in the world and is second to none when it comes to nutrition coaching. If you want know exactly how much to eat, what to eat and when to eat it, he’s your guy.   Confused about carbs, protein and fat? Jason will break down the specific macros you need to build your best body ever.   Today’s Topics Include: The biggest dietary myths. Dairy and it’s impact on intense exercise. Reducing inflammation. The truth about grains. Are legumes as bad as paleo people say they are? Is there ever a time for sugar? Does fruit make you fat? How to eat for longevity? When keto is good and when it fails. Pre, during and post workout nutrition. How does nutrition play a role in adrenal fatigue? Thoughts on intermittent fasting. How much protein do you need to build muscle? Tips for improving digestion and gut health. How to adjust your diet for shift work

It seems that no one really knows what masculinity is anymore.   Many want to do away with or downplay the concept. They want us to be weak and soft, coddled and handed a participation trophy. You can put it on the shelf right next to your balls.   But Jack Donovan ain’t goin’ out like that. He’s on a mission to help us adhere to our primal instincts. He is the author of The Way of Men, which has been called a “complete roadmap to masculinity,” and “the best book on masculinity since Fight Club.”   While I didn’t agree with every word he said, I immediately knew after reading it that I had to get Jack on the podcast.   Topics Discussed Include: What is masculinity? Caring about what others think of you. The type of man you should never trust. The alpha male virtues- strength, courage, mastery and honor. Why you need to lift weights and get strong. How to have honor among men. What is truly missing from our lives that will give us fulfillment and happiness? How to be a better leader and get out of your comfor

BJ Gaddour is a renowned fitness expert known for his metabolic bodybuilding style of workouts. He’s a former fat guy turned cover model and the former fitness director for Men’s Health.   BJ lost over 50 pounds and fitness completely transformed his life. He’s now jacked and shredded and helps countless others get in the best shape of their lives.   On this episode of The Renegade Radio Podcast BJ is gonna share all his training and nutrition secrets.   Topics Include: BJ’s introduction to fitness and the life changing impact it had The biggest training mistakes he made Why lifting heavy isn’t always the answer The best workout for getting shredded Why you should worry about time under tension Unique tricks for building muscle Building big legs without squats or deadlifts The best muscle building workout split The sport specific training myth Getting jacked with bodyweight and dumbbells What metabolic bodybuilding is all about The diet he follows to always stay ripped Invaluable tips on branding Much more

So what’s the deal with grains? Can removing them from your diet really cure you of all pain and digestive issues? Can going grain-free for 30 days help alleviate life long health issues? We’ll find out in today’s episode of the Renegade Radio Podcast.   My guest is Dr. Peter Osborne. He is a huge believer in grain-free diets for eliminating pain, reducing bodyfat, and enhancing physical and mental performance. He’s helped thousands of people feel better than ever and is here to do the same for you.   Dr. Peter Osborne is the clinical director of Origins Health Care in Sugar Land, Texas. He is a doctor of chiropractic and functional medicine, and his practice is centered on helping those with chronic degenerative and autoimmune diseases, with a primary focus on gluten sensitivity and food allergies.   Topics Include: What, specifically, grains do inside your body. The biggest benefits of a grain-free diet. How to reduce pain and inflammation. Improving cognitive function. The gluten-free myth. Protecting aga

UFC Hall of Famer and former WWE superstar, The Worlds Most Dangerous Man, Ken Shamrock joins me on the latest Renegade Radio podcast. We talk about fighting, strength and conditioning, and nutrition.  Ken also tells some great first hand stories from being backstage at the first UFC. He shares some memories from his days with the WWF including first impressions of The Rock. Topics Include: Hardest and craziest workouts he’s ever done. How he trained for football vs. UFC vs. WWE. How his training evolved as he got older, and what he does now in his 50’s. The inside scoop on the Tito Ortiz feud. His take on Mayweather vs. McGregor. His competition diet and his diet today. His favorite recovery methods. What it was like to be involved in the first UFC pay per view. The kick that scared all the toughest guys in the room. Breaking in to pro wrestling. Training with Bret Hart. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Goldberg. The Attitude Era. Thoughts on Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle. What kind of training all kids should do.

Best selling author and motivational speaker, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra joins me today to discuss the 5 simple things you can do to live a longer, healthier life. You’ll learn a ton about the benefits of coffee, Vitamin D, nuts, mediation and more. And everything he recommends is backed up by countless studies. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, is professor of medicine and former faculty dean for Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School. He’s also the James Tullis Firm Chief, Department of Medicine, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. For 12 years he led the most robust academic Continuing Medical Education enterprise in the world, reaching out to 80,000 clinicians in 150 countries each year. Dr. Chopra is also editor-in-chief of the hepatology section of UpToDate, an online resource used by more than 600,000 physicians worldwide for clinical decision-making at point of care. Dr. Chopra was designated a Master of the American College of Physicians in 2009, and has earned a number of awards, including the American

JP Sears is an emotional healing coach, YouTuber, author, international teacher, speaker at events, world traveler, and curious student of life. His work empowers people to live more meaningful lives.  JP is the author of “How To Be Ultra Spiritual.”  He encourages healing and growth through his humorous and entertainingly informative videos, including his hit Ultra Spiritual comedy series, which has accumulated over 100 million views.  You can learn more about JP and his work at AwakenWithJP.com. Topics Include How the pain of childhood shaped his future Discovering his sense of humor and the power of laughter Dealing with depression, sadness, fear His fitness routine and diet Problems with veganism Gluten intolerance How everything changed for him with one viral video The impact his comedy had on his life coaching business His morning routine and daily rituals Connect with JP Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube SnapChat: AwakenWithJP Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio p

My guest today is Tony Jeffries. Tony was one of the top amateur boxers in Europe, a 9-time national title winner, a bronze medal winner at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and an undefeated professional boxer. He’s also the owner of the ultra successful Box n Burn gyms and Box n Burn Academy.   Topics Include: How Tony got started boxing at age 10 What it feels like to get in the ring in front of a crowd The importance of rites of passage and controlled violence How it feels to knock a guy out The road to the Olympics Training with Lennox Lewis His workout and diet program His favorite boxers and dream opponents Lessons from the ring he applied to real life His daily routines Opening Box n Burn and growing it to 7 figures Tips on building a successful business   Connect with Tony Online: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website   This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your d