Abel James

Will fasted workouts make your muscles fall off? What are the benefits of long-term fat adaptation? How can we age in reverse? To answer these questions and more I'm honored to say that returning to the show today is the OG fat-burning beast, former world-class endurance athlete and ultimate frisbee warrior, our friend, Mark Sisson. Mark is, of course, a New York Times best-selling author of multiple titles including his latest book Two Meals A Day, he’s been blogging for 15 years over at Mark's Daily Apple, and he’s also the creator of the Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen. You're going to dig this show. We're chatting about... • Long-term benefits of becoming a fat-burning machine • Why many of us were tricked by breakfast marketing propaganda • How to throw it into overdrive and kick into sweet potato mode • Why fasted workouts will not make your muscles fall off • How to boost productivity and creativity with micro-workouts • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/mark-sisson-long-term-benefits-of-becoming-a-fat-burning-machine/ Check out and support Mark Sisson at MarksDailyApple.com and PrimalKitchen.com, and pick up a copy of his new book "Two Meals a Day" wherever books are sold. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Have you ever tried measuring your blood glucose? There's never been a better time to use cutting edge technology to quantify and optimize your health. But instead of jumping straight into invasive dystopian technology like brain implants (turning us into the Borg), we can actually use tech as a tool to improve our habits. It doesn't have to be overly complicated, and it's quickly becoming easier and cheaper to track heart rate variability, sleep quality, fitness, blood sugar, and much more. And what's most important is how we use our data to modify our daily practices. So joining us on the show today is Kara Collier, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and the Director of Nutrition at NutriSense where she's also a leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring or CGM technology. On this show with Kara Collier, we're chatting about: • How to use technology as a tool to quantify and optimize your health • The benefits of tracking blood sugar with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) • Why you're stealing energy from the next day when you have that ice cream or extra booze late at night • Why drinking oat milk is almost as bad as sugar-laden soda once it hits your bloodstream • How stress impacts blood glucose levels (and what to do about it) • Why it's a good idea to test your blood glucose after eating manufactured keto products • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/kara-collier-how-to-use-technology-to-quantify-health-improve-habits/ If you're curious and want to try a continuous glucose monitor for yourself, get started over at Nutrisense.io Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How are plant medicines different from modern pharmaceutical drugs? Many legal drugs today come with serious costs like dependency, debilitating side effects, withdrawals and even worse. So how can we treat or alleviate symptoms without poisoning our system and depleting our neurochemistry? Joining me on the show is the perfect guest to talk to about this, it's Cameron George, a.k.a. Kava Cam, a researcher, writer and entrepreneur who founded the company TRU KAVA. Cameron has a unique perspective on how plant medicines like kava can boost mood, relieve anxiety and support the natural healing abilities of the body. If you've ever had negative side effects from a prescription drug—hands up—this is the show for you. We're chatting about... • Why Cameron went 12 days without food • The psychological and medicinal benefits of kava • The importance of honoring traditional preparations of plant medicines (instead of solvent extractions) • Negative effects of commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals on brain chemistry and what to do about it • And tons more.... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/cameron-george-the-psychological-and-medicinal-benefits-of-kava/ Check out and support Cameron George at GetTruKava.com and save 15% off with code ABEL15 Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Have your habits changed at all in the past year? Now is the time to make little changes that can add up to massive improvements in your quality of life, so I'm pleased to say that joining us on the show today is modern day renaissance woman, Dr. Bindiya Gandhi. Dr. Bindiya is double-boarded by the American Board of Family Medicine, as well as the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Physicians. She's also a mother, yoga instructor, Reiki master, as well as the Medical Director at Revive Atlanta MD. As a frontline medical doctor, mother and renaissance woman, Dr. Bindiya gives us valuable insight on how to improve our health in the face of challenging circumstances. On this show with Dr. Bindiya Gandhi, we're talking about... • How to be a modern day renaissance woman • Genetics and individualized medicine to find and fix underlying health issues • Quick wins for your overall health • What to do when fertility takes a nosedive, a big issue as of late • An essential trace mineral to replenish after dealing with chronic stress or viral infections • And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-bindiya-gandhi-how-to-find-and-fix-underlying-health-issues/ Check out and support Dr. Bindiya Gandhi at DrBindiyaMD.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Can you get more out of your workouts by doing less? Instead of redlining every time you train, you might get even better results by making your training less intense and your recovery longer. There's something to be said for practicing the state of ease. So, returning to the show today is our friend Brad Kearns. No slouch, Brad is a world-ranked professional triathlete, Guinness world record setting professional speed golfer, podcast host, and New York Times best-selling author. If you're looking to improve your performance or enjoy your recovery, this show is for you. We're chatting about... • How to fuel for peak performance without bonking • How practicing more slowly can take you to the next level • Why you shouldn’t be a slave to the metronome or treadmill • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/brad-kearns-how-to-fuel-for-peak-performance-without-bonking/ Check out Brad's work and get in touch over at BradKearns.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Staying strong is not easy in the real world. Are you using this time to get stronger? When you face adversity head-on, you can actually use challenges and setbacks to propel you to something better. So today we're here with Chase Chewning, an army veteran with incredible insight and perspective on what it's like to fight back from rock bottom. After 6 years of active duty, Chase was medically discharged from the military due to injuries that left him unable to walk. After having bilateral, reconstructive hip surgeries and learning to walk again, twice, Chase started his own health coaching practice and the podcast Ever Forward Radio to help others with fitness, nutrition, mindset, entrepreneurship and personal development. On today’s show, we're talking about... • How to adapt and develop superpowers during tough times • Setting up the right kind of daily practice, structure and discipline • The importance of rewarding and acknowledging your accomplishments from time to time • How to make adjustments based on personal biofeedback • Simple things you can do to shake things up, get out of your comfort zone and feel alive • And much, much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/chase-chewning-how-to-recover-from-injury-fight-back-from-rock-bottom/ Check out and support Chase Chewning at ChaseChewning.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Is eating meat bad for the environment? By now, long time listeners like you know well that industrial factory farms packed with GMO grain-fed cattle destroy our health and desecrate the planet. The truth is, ruminants like cows are a critical part of a thriving ecosystem. By working with nature (instead of against it), regenerative agriculture holds incredible promise for healing the planet while feeding our communities real food. So I'm pleased to say that joining me on the show today is Eric Perner, cattle rancher, Professional Mechanical Engineer, and co-founder of REP Provisions. Eric owns the Double P Ranch in Mounds, Oklahoma where they raise grass-fed beef and pastured pork, and educate other ranchers about restoration grazing, increasing soil biodiversity, and the holistic management of land and cattle for regenerating native grasslands. You're going to dig this show. We're talking about: • The critical difference between monocrops and regenerative agriculture • How to work with nature (instead of against it) • Why healthy soil matters • Nutrient density of pasture-raised meats vs factory farmed • The secret behind the best tasting pork chops on the planet • And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/eric-perner-why-regenerative-agriculture-is-good-for-you-the-planet/ Check out Eric Perner and REP Provisions at EatREP.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How can we lose fat WITHOUT hunger? Why is “eat less, exercise more” terrible advice for most people? What's the difference between starving yourself and intermittent fasting? To help us navigate these questions and then some, returning to the show this week is award-winning investigative science writer, speaker and bestselling author, Gary Taubes. Gary studied applied physics at Harvard University, aerospace engineering at Stanford, and journalism at Columbia University. And fortunately for all of us, Gary has dedicated his work as of late to tearing down conventional nutritional theory with his research lectures and books, including a few titles, you've probably heard of, “Good Calories, Bad Calories,” “Why We Get Fat,” “The Case Against Sugar,” and his new book that we'll be talking about today, “The Case for Keto.” If you're ready to finally ditch hunger and transform into a fat-burning machine, this is the show for you. We're talking about… • The differences between intermittent fasting and starving yourself • A simple strategy to shed fat without hunger • How much to color outside the lines when it comes to carbs • Issues with the “eat less, exercise more” dogma • How to flip the switch and start burning fat for fuel • And much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/gary-taubes-how-to-shed-fat-without-hunger/ Check out and support Gary Taubes at GaryTaubes.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

What's the difference between being in lockdown and being in jail? The answer from today's guest will surprise you. Today I'm grateful to be here with my new friend, Doug Bopst. Doug is a personal trainer, author of 3 books, and host of The Adversity Advantage podcast. Doug has a unique perspective as someone who actually spent time in jail—a former convicted felon and drug addict, Doug made the best of his time in jail to discover fitness and reinvent himself. When you're looking around in these challenging circumstances the past year or so, a lot of people are getting weaker or they're getting broken, they're letting things get to them. And then a small minority of folks are actually getting stronger because of this, they're getting into dojo mode and getting disciplined. Doug has a lot of interesting perspectives on how we can get out to the other side of all these challenging times even stronger than we would have otherwise been. Doug's story was featured in a documentary film called From Felony to Fitness to Free and as of this year, he's now 12 years sober. So congratulations to Doug! You're going to dig this show. We're chatting about: • The surprising difference between being in jail and being under lockdown • How to funnel addictive behavior into something positive • How to use fitness as a catalyst for change in your life • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/doug-bopst-how-to-use-adversity-to-your-advantage/ Check out and support Doug Bopst at DougBopst.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How is your routine looking lately? Getting a bit stale? It happens to all of us, but in challenging times, it's more important than ever to identify the things that are no longer working and then let them go. Nothing wrong with shaking things up on purpose. Sometimes the only way to beat a rigged game is to rig it harder, find that bug. And remember as well, that this game wouldn't be nearly as fun if it were easy. Now, today we're here with a perfect person to talk to you about shaking things up. His name is Nick Shaw, and he is a former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder, author, as well as the founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization. Nick has coached world-class athletes, including CrossFit Games Champions, international medalists, Olympians, UFC fighters, professional athletes, and even Navy SEALs. Today we're talking about... • Bodybuilding and training for peak performance sports • Getting creative with fitness at home • The importance of delayed gratification and long-term planning • How to balance health and fitness while keeping your sanity • Recharging and why you should consider scheduling a deload • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/nick-shaw-how-to-pursue-peak-fitness-without-losing-your-sanity/ Check out and support Nick Shaw at RenaissancePeriodization.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Do you have any bad habits? Why is it that sometimes we find ourselves repeating undesirable behaviors despite our best attempts to change? Well, in an age when our communication has been degraded to typing with our thumbs and screaming into silly smart devices, human relationships it seems, are suddenly in jeopardy. So how can we turn down our anxiety, reprogram our brains and work with our brain chemistry to create the positive changes we actually want in our lives? If you've ever been derailed by your inner monkey or dealt with existential angst, this show is for you. Returning to the podcast today is one of my favorite people to talk to, Loretta Breuning, PhD. She's a professor, best-selling author, host of the Happy Brain Podcast and founder of The Inner Mammal Institute. In today's show, Dr. Breuning is sharing critical insight into how we can rewire our brains and boost serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin levels. We're talking about… • How to work WITH your happy brain chemicals (instead of against them) • What to do about existential angst—all the rage these days. • Simple tricks to retrain your brain to create new habits or skills • How to avoid reverting to bonds that were built by institutions • Making peace with your mammal brain with small daily contributions • And tons, tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/loretta-breuning-how-to-break-bad-habits-with-brain-science/ Check out and support Loretta Breuning at InnerMammalInstitute.org Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

What happens when you go hard core vegan... but then you start eating meat again? If you want to know how to handle online haters with your health and sanity intact, our guest this week has been through the ringer. Today we're here with Jon Venus, speaker, health coach, podcast host, author and YouTuber extraordinaire. When Jon transitioned from veganism to adding a bit of meat to his diet, his vegan YouTube channel reacted in surprising ways, as you could probably imagine. We get into some fun and interesting topics on today's show, including… • What happened when Jon transitioned away from a vegan lifestyle • How to handle haters on the Internet • Maintaining consistency when life throws you curveballs • The importance of meal prep • How to recover from injuries with your body composition intact • How to find balance in a chaotic world • And a whole lot more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/jon-venus-maintaining-consistency-when-life-throws-you-curveballs/ Check out and support Jon Venus at JonVenus.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How's your thyroid doing? If you're low on energy, gaining weight or your metabolism is off, it's time to take a look at that little gland at the front of your neck. A century ago, severe iodine deficiency was widespread across the world, but now, we have the opposite problem with 52 nations at risk for thyroid disease due to an extreme excess of iodine. As some of you know, the health of my own thyroid was struggling in my early 20s and hypothyroidism actually runs in my family. Now, thyroid problems are rapidly increasing in frequency, but the good news is we're starting to understand why. Today, I'm thrilled to be back again with my good friend, Dr. Alan Christianson, a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid care, and a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid Reset Diet and The Metabolism Reset Diet. Dr. Christianson is also a father, an avid outdoorsman and in fact a surprisingly talented off-road unicyclist. And on today’s show we're talking about... • Hidden sources of iodine that could drive your levels dangerously high • What ideal levels of dietary iodine should look like • Why eating tons of seaweed snacks is probably not a good idea • Which salts could compromise thyroid health and which choices are best • And much, much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-alan-christianson-how-to-optimize-thyroid-function-avoid-excess-iodine/ Check out and support Dr. Alan Christianson at DrChristianson.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

What do you really want to do with your life? Too many of us settle for dead-end jobs and careers that aren't even close to what we actually want. So even if you lost your job or you're in between gigs, as so many of us are these days, now is a great time to get clear on where you're going and what you actually want to do with your life. So today we're here with Ashley Stahl, an American national security and counterterrorism professional, turned entrepreneur, podcaster, career coach and author of the newly released book “You Turn.” If you're looking to land your dream job or start a career you love, this show is for you. We’re chatting about… • How to stay adaptable when everything changes • Tips on overcoming self-limiting beliefs • Discovering the truth about who you are and what your gifts are • Designing your dream career • Nurturing an atmosphere of support and respect • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/ashley-stahl-how-to-stay-adaptable-design-your-dream-career/ Check out and support Ashley Stahl at AshleyStahl.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How are you doing out there? I know it's been a rough year for a lot of us, but while some people simply get bowled over by the trauma, chaos and failure others simply seem to get stronger. So how do we develop ourselves into the type of people that benefit from chaos? Well, today we're here with my friend Thane Marcus Ringler, a former professional golfer. Thane is now a speaker, development coach, host and creator of The Up & Comers show, an author of “From Here to There: A Quarter-Life Perspective On The Path To Mastery.” On today’s show we're chatting about: • How to get through school with your creativity intact (easier said than done) • The importance of hugs and real life interactions • How writing makes you a better thinker (and the danger of outsourcing our thinking to tweets, posts and likes) • Recognizing and embracing the rhythms of life • How to develop ourselves into the type of people that benefit from chaos • A simple question to help identify your passion and life purpose • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/thane-ringler-the-path-to-mastery-how-to-adapt-in-chaotic-times/ Check out and support Thane Marcus Ringler at ThaneMarcus.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Does intermittent fasting actually work? As many of you know, I’ve been practicing various forms of fasting for nearly a decade now, but does it really work for everyone? Does it work for no one? Does it work for women, men, and anyone in between? There's so much information, disinformation, misinformation and content overload when it comes to fasting, when it comes to eating, diet, nutrition. It can be tough to make sense of it all. But we do have the perfect guest for you here today⁠—the wonderful Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, entrepreneur, functional nutritionist, Tedx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and the CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project. On today's show, we're talking about… • Intermittent fasting from a woman's perspective, as a practitioner and as someone who does it in her own daily practice • Non-negotiable daily habits and intentionally setting up your environment to make success automatic • 2 things Cynthia prioritizes every day to support energy levels and cognitive function • The importance of protein • Positive benefits of getting in 3 - 5 minutes of daily meditation • Foods to prioritize when breaking your fast • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/cynthia-thurlow-does-intermittent-fasting-actually-work/ Check out and support Cynthia Thurlow at CynthiaThurlow.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Should we be prohibited from asking questions? If we lose the ability and right to speak, ask questions, to think for ourselves, to have sovereignty over our bodies and lives... we are on a precarious path indeed. With more of us obese, overweight and diseased than ever before, it's the very governments and corporations silencing us and ordering us around that got us here in the first place. As we're being told what to believe, many of us are being censored, shadowbanned, or even de-platformed - apparently just for thinking for ourselves. How many times do governments, politicians and mega corporations have to exploit us before we get a clue? If you look at history, you can see where this goes, and it's not pretty. So we have a spicy episode for you here today. Returning to the show is our dear friend, Shawn Stevenson, speaker, host of the #1 ranked podcast The Model Health Show, and bestselling author of “Sleep Smarter” and the brand spanking new book “Eat Smarter”. Shawn graduated from The University of Missouri–St. Louis with a background in biology and kinesiology, and founded the Advanced Integrative Health Alliance which provides wellness services to individuals and organizations worldwide. You're going to like this one. Shawn definitely takes the gloves off a little bit. It’s a great conversation. I hope you dig it. We're chatting about... • Why it's worth it to have higher standards for what you're eating • How subsidized foods are fattening America • Why it's important that people don't skip over balance in the diet • How to share love through home cooked meals • Why we should prioritize prevention over medical intervention • The importance of diversity in our gut microbiome • And much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/shawn-stevenson-how-subsidized-foods-are-fattening-america/ Check out and support Shawn Stevenson at TheModelHealthShow.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How do you make ends meet when you're as poor as church mice? Today, we have a very special show for you. When I first started this show about 10 years ago now, I bought a cheap video camera and I decided to go to my grandmother Nan's house and interview her… she's just about my favorite person in the universe. And as many of you know, Nan's wisdom runs throughout my work—this podcast, of course, my blog with all recipes that we have, and especially The Wild Diet—you'll find lots of Nan in The Wild Diet. But who is Nan, anyway? Well, Marion Bascom, affectionately known as Nan, was a nurse, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and a city girl who married my grandfather, Horace, a dairy farmer, and then took on the challenges of tending to an organic veggie garden, dairy farm and homestead while raising 7 children. After living for almost a century, Nan passed away this year at 97 years old. I'm very happy, though, to be able to share her wisdom with you here today, especially now. I didn't know exactly what I'd be doing with the interview with Nan all those years ago. She's technically going to be my first video interview on this show. It’s very cool, and I'm really happy to share it with you. We could all benefit from listening to some wisdom from a grandmother right now, don't you think? Get ready to smile, you're going to love this one. So in this conversation with my grandmother, Marion Bascom, we're chatting about: • Incredible stories from raising 7 children on a farm with almost no money • The low cost of food when you grow it yourself • Family meals, gardening, canning and foraging for wild edibles behind the house • What Nan did when she thought one of the kids was on drugs • How to make homemade bread, ice cream, yogurt, jellies and pickles… she even made her own root beer • Nan’s secret to a good long life • And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/marion-nan-bascom-love-wisdom-straight-from-my-grandmother/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How do you make a career out of doing what you love? The path may be long and squiggly, but we now have living proof that you can get there, too. Joining us on the show today is a dear friend, fellow musician and health entrepreneur, Justin Nault. Justin is a certified nutritional therapist and health coach, host of The Clovis Culture podcast, and also a talented musician who's been entertaining crowds—including us—across the U.S. for over 15 years now. Justin received his bachelor's degree from the Berkeley College of Music. Some of his original tunes have been featured in popular films and TV shows, and he even appeared as a contestant on the ABC reality TV show series, The Big Time. And on today's show, we're chatting about: • Why health is a survival skill • Making a career out of doing what you love • Positive forms of escapism • The dark side of the music industry • Reconnecting with our ancestral roots in music, song and dance • Health benefits of singing with your spouse • The craft of learning new things instead of Netflix binging—no judgment here • And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/justin-nault-how-to-make-a-career-doing-what-you-love/ Check out and support Justin Nault at iamclovis.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

With more children being home schooled than ever before, it's a good time to look at the research. And I'm happy to say that joining us on the show today is Patricia Wilkinson, a parenting coach teacher, mother of 2, and co-author of Brain Stages: How to Raise Smart, Confident Kids and Have Fun Doing It. On today’s show, we're chatting about: • How diet relates to behavior for kids and adults • Gamified education and how to focus on the fun • What brain research tells us about giving your kids feedback • Helping kids and parents find balance with screen time • How tech companies are using casino slots technology against us • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/patricia-wilkinson-how-diet-and-technology-changes-our-behavior/ Check out and support Patricia Wilkinson at TheBrainStages.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

What can Bruce Lee teach us about mental and physical transformation? Sometimes you see people lose a lot of weight, but other times you see people completely transform our guest today is definitely the latter. Joining us is Bryant Manning, an IT professional turned health and fitness coach, who dropped over 150 pounds. On this show, we're talking about: • How Bryant shed 150+ pounds and reversed his pre-diabetes • Functional fitness and tips on getting started with training • How exercise relates to longevity • The similarities between achieving lifelong health and being an artist • What Bruce Lee can teach us about finding joy in the process • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/bryant-manning-shedding-150-pounds-longevity-the-bacon-of-music/ Check out and support Bryant Manning at https://www.fitevolutionsolution.com/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How are your food prep and cooking skills looking? When it comes to growing, preparing and storing our own food, life skills that our ancestors considered critical to survival are being lost to time. But these survival skills are too important to lose. So, if you're looking to save time and money in the kitchen by getting back to your roots, we have the show for you. Today we're here with the wonderful Hilary Boynton, an author, certified holistic health counselor and multi-talented mother of 5. Hilary is also a Weston A. Price chapter leader, runs several local food co-ops, helped to open a farm-to-table restaurant in Massachusetts and teaches cooking classes out of her home in California. You're gonna dig this show with Hilary, we're chatting about: • The benefits of bone broth, fermented foods, raw foods, and using the whole animal nose-to-tail • What to do if you're a kitchen newbie • The gut-brain connection and the importance of diversity in our microbiomes • Surprising results from putting a glucose monitor on a high schooler • And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/hilary-boynton-how-to-feed-your-family-with-real-food/ Check out and support Hilary Boynton at https://www.MySolBox.com/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Ever tried going vegan? I have. Whether you're 100% plant-based or a die-hard carnivore, there's a great deal that we all can learn from each other. And I'm honored to talk today with my friend, Geoff Palmer, Founder and CEO of Clean Machine, an all-natural vegan sports nutrition company. Geoff is a master when it comes to packing on muscle safely and naturally. With 4 awards in natural bodybuilding competitions, and nearly 30 years of experience in the natural foods and supplements industry, Geoff is the real deal. And on today’s show we're chatting about… • How Geoff started bodybuilding competitions at 50 years young • The monumental difference between a natural whole food vegan diet and a processed vegan diet • Natural bodybuilding versus traditional bodybuilding techniques • A surprisingly common and overlooked culprit that may be negatively affecting guy's testosterone • The benefits of adaptogens and how they relate to muscle growth, hormone production, and cortisol • A protein-rich superfood weed you may never have heard of • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/geoff-palmer-natural-bodybuilding-at-50-boosting-testosterone-the-vegan-diet/ Check out and support Geoff Palmer at https://cleanmachineonline.com/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Why do diets fail more than 90% of the time? It's no secret to many of us out there. If you've ever lost weight only to pack it back on again, this show is for you. Today, we're here with Tanya Dyer, Esq., an author, speaker, business coach, and 22-year divorce lawyer. She has a lot to say about how to manage relationships these days, as well as how to stay mentally strong. On today’s show we’re chatting about: • The art of self-rescue • How to address your hidden weaknesses • Why dieting fails 97% of the time • Giving yourself permission to take a deep breath • Why we need more tough love, honesty and truth • And much, much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/tanya-dyer-esq-art-of-self-rescue-tough-love-why-dieting-fails Check out and support Tanya Dyer, Esq. at www.FearlessFocusCoaching.com/OneThing Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

When was the last time you took a luxurious breath of fresh air straight from nature? The more time we spend sitting indoors surrounded by stale air and artificial light, shackled to desks and screens, the more our health suffers. It's no wonder we're sicker than ever. Returning to the show to save the day is the breathing and natural movement OG, Erwan Le Corre. Erwan is a true wild man with a diverse background in sailing, diving, Olympic weight lifting, rock climbing, long distance triathlons, trail running, and even Brazilian Jujitsu. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Erwan's a friend and the creator of The Practice of Natural Movement, a wonderful book, a tome really, and an encyclopedia of movement, as well as the founder of MovNat, a physical competence school for the real world. And on today's show, we're talking about… • Tips on reversing our thinking around natural versus artificial environments • The link between movement and longevity • Why health is a survival skill • How to avoid physical deficiencies and feel confident in your body • Tips on developing a deep awareness of self • And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/erwan-le-corre-natural-movement-adaptability-fitness-as-a-survival-skill/ Check out and support Erwan Le Corre at MovNat.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus