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Ben Azadi is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Keto Kamp. After overcoming obesity, depression, and pre-diabetes, Ben has dedicated his life to helping others achieve “metabolic freedom” through nutrition, mindset, and faith. With a background in personal training and years of content creation via podcasting, YouTube, and books, his latest work, Metabolic Freedom, blends actionable dietary advice with spiritual and psychological tools for true transformation. Ben Azadi s the show to unpack his new book Metabolic Freedom, a blueprint for reclaiming your health through ancestral eating, fasting, and radical responsibility. From his personal transformation—losing 80 pounds and reversing pre-diabetes—to helping millions ditch metabolic dysfunction, Ben shares practical strategies for fat loss, healing, and mental clarity. This episode goes beyond macros and protocols—it’s about removing interference, building intuition, and stepping into the healthiest version of yourself. What we cover: - The meaning of “metabolic freedom” and why most are in a metabolic prison - The problem with modern healthcare - The power of single-ingredient foods and low-carb nutrition - The impact of thoughts and mindset on metabolism Timestamps: (00:00) — Introduction (01:30) — Why Ben wrote Metabolic Freedom (03:45) — Books vs. fleeting content (06:20) — Simplifying health for the masses (08:15) — America’s broken healthcare system (10:00) — Ben’s 80-pound weight loss journey (14:40) — Mindset and self-image matter most (20:00) — What metabolic freedom really means (29:00) — Three nutrition steps to start today (39:15) — Vitamin G: the power of gratitude *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Ben: Instagram Order Metabolic Freedom Here Connect with Brett: Instagram Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

In this conversation, we sit down with Ben Greenfield- biohacker, entrepreneur, father, and follower of Christ- for his most raw and revealing interview to date. We dive deep into the evolution of Ben’s life philosophy: from chasing peak performance to building a legacy rooted in faith, family, and simplicity. If you’ve followed Ben for his cutting-edge health protocols, this episode will show you the man behind the metrics- and how he’s choosing the narrow road. This is a conversation about realignment, redemption, and what it means to live a truly optimized life- not just in body, but in soul. Ben Greenfield is a world-renowned health expert, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Ben Greenfield Life podcast. Known for his pioneering work in biohacking and performance optimization, Ben has more recently become a voice for spiritual realignment and intentional fatherhood. He’s the founder of Kion, a dedicated husband and father of twin boys, and a man on a mission to live—and leave—a legacy that goes far beyond fitness. What we cover: - The Dark Side of Optimization - Faith Over Metrics - Rebuilding the Family Home - Creative work as spiritual discipline - Raising children with purpose Timestamps: (00:00) Legacy and fatherhood shift  (08:42) Family crest and constitution  (14:15) Optimization leads to burnout  (21:30) Morning routine and scripture  (29:06) Idolatry of hustle culture  (37:18) Rites of age for sons  (45:02) Marriage conflict and prayer  (53:40) Faith over data obsession  (01:05:50) Letting go of metrics  (01:14:33) Living liturgically for legacy *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Ben: Instagram Website Connect with Brett: Instagram Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

On this week's episode of the podcast, the Mafia sits down with Gerry DeFilippo to discuss strength training and building muscle. Gerry is a world-class strength and performance coach who has helped hundreds of athletes reach their athletic potential.

Jake Thomas is a Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, elite trainer, and mindset coach with a philosophy rooted in radical self-exploration. Known for pushing the extremes of the human experience—whether it's competing in triathlons, testing his limits in extended dry fasts, or leading transformative client journeys—Jake’s approach is both deeply spiritual and uncompromisingly practical. He helps his clients rewire their identities through habit-building, physical transformation, and inner leadership. In this episode, Jake Thomas unpacks the physical, mental, and spiritual breakthroughs that have shaped his life—from enduring an eight-day dry fast to building a coaching philosophy rooted in discipline and self-reliance. A former Marine turned elite trainer, Jake shares hard-won lessons on identity, sobriety, personal growth, and what it really means to lead yourself. Whether he's describing the extreme edges of human experience or the small daily habits that drive lasting change, Jake offers a powerful reminder: true transformation starts within. What we cover: - 8-day dry fast: challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned - Sobriety and identity reconstruction - The power of desire vs. physical ability - Letting go of ego and material identity - The role of community in hard pursuits Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro  (05:20) Fasted endurance challenge  (11:45) Quitting the 7-in-7 plan  (16:30) Dry fasting breakdown  (24:10) Lessons from chronic illness  (30:55) Mental clarity from fasting  (38:40) Journaling and routine  (46:15) Coaching with mindset first  (54:00) Sobriety and self-worth  (01:02:10) Letting go of ego *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Brett: Instagram Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Jordan Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author of The Maker’s Diet, co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, and one of the most recognized voices in natural health. Diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease at age 19, Jordan turned to biblical nutrition and real food to heal himself. Today, he stewards thousands of acres of regenerative farmland and leads a movement to bring faith, food freedom, and hope back to the forefront of health. His latest project, The Biblio Diet, reclaims God's blueprint for healing in a modern world. In this episode, Jordan Rubin—founder of Garden of Life and co-founder of Ancient Nutrition—s Brett and Harry for a powerful conversation on healing, purpose, and the return to biblical nutrition. Jordan shares his battle with Crohn’s disease and how a faith-based, animal-rich diet helped him reclaim his health after years of suffering. He reflects on the legacy of The Maker’s Diet, the role of hope in healing, and why food freedom and faith must be part of the wellness conversation. From raw dairy to regenerative farming, this episode is a masterclass in real food and spiritual resilience. What we cover: - Jordan’s recovery from Crohn’s disease using biblical principles - Raw dairy as a cornerstone of gut healing - The role of hope in long-term healing - Raising water buffalo and the future of nutrient-dense farming - The launch of The Biblio Diet and returning God to the health conversation Timestamps: (00:00) The story of how Brett discovered The Maker’s Diet (02:00) Jordan reflects on starting Garden of Life at age 22 (04:00) The “health coaching tree” and biblical pioneers of wellness (05:00) Why raw milk, animal foods, and faith were central to Jordan’s recovery (10:00) The moment Jordan realized he might not return to normal life (13:00) Faith, suffering, and the power of testimony in healing (24:00) Why Jordan and Dr. Josh Axe wrote The Biblio Diet (34:00) Life in a motorhome: raw milk, sun, ocean air, and real food healing (50:00) Water buffalo nutrition, farming, and why it outclasses beef *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Brett: Instagram Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

 Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is a globally recognized leader in integrative and functional medicine. She is the founder of the Center for New Medicine and Center for Healing in Irvine, California—two of the largest and most advanced integrative medical clinics in the country. With over 39 years of experience, Dr. Connealy specializes in treating chronic illness and cancer by combining the best of conventional science with natural healing and patient-centered care.  Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy s us for one of the most important health conversations we've had to date. With nearly four decades at the forefront of integrative cancer care, Dr. Connealy breaks down why chronic illness, cancer, and emotional dysfunction are exploding—and how to reverse the trend by taking radical responsibility for your health. She unpacks her holistic approach to healing—from foundational lifestyle habits like sleep, food, and detox to the spiritual and emotional work often ignored by mainstream medicine.  What we cover:  - Why self-care is the new healthcare - The great poisoning: environmental toxins and chronic illness - Foundational habits: sleep, clean food, movement, and hydration - Preventative testing and how to truly screen for disease - Why community is medicine and loneliness is a silent killer Timestamps:  (00:00) Introduction  (04:50) A generational health awakening  (07:15) Fertility decline as warning sign  (10:25) Sleep, water, food, and movement  (16:40) Healing emotional trauma  (23:30) Detox tools you can use  (29:45) You are your own clinical trial  (36:00) Redefining spirituality and health  (41:25) Human connection as medicine  (57:15) Preventative care done right    *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Dr. Connealy: Instagram Website Connect with Brett: Instagram Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA  

Scott Hatch is a pastor, church planter, and spiritual mentor based in Austin, Texas. As the founder of Thrive Church, Scott has spent the past decade leading a gritty and grounded ministry built on obedience, presence, and the power of the gospel. He is also Harry’s close friend and pastor, offering wisdom, encouragement, and spiritual direction that has shaped both lives and community in Austin. In this episode Harry sits down with his pastor and close friend Scott Hatch for a raw and powerful conversation on what it means to walk in deep relationship with God. They cover Scott’s 10 year journey leading Thrive Church, the challenges of staying rooted in a rootless culture, and why obedience not results is the true mark of success. From spiritual discipline to hearing God's voice and embracing the cost of commitment, this episode is a masterclass on following Jesus with depth, courage, and clarity. What we cover: - The cost of obedience and staying the course - Rootedness in an uncommitted culture - The difference between discipline and intimacy with Jesus - Leading a church through ups downs and COVID - The danger of treating God like a transaction Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction and Scott’s return to the show (03:00) Thrive Church origin and early challenges (06:00) The unexpected path of obedience (10:00) What it means to truly hear from God (14:00) Consumerism vs communion with Jesus (18:00) Rediscovering the weight of the cross (24:00) Obedience as the definition of success (32:00) Building disciplines from intimacy with God (39:00) Christianity compared to other world religions (46:00) Kingdom living and the fight of faith *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Scott: Instagram Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

In this milestone episode, Brett and Harry celebrate 400 episodes by kicking things off with a Q&A from their community covering business, hiring, endurance, and faith. Then they dive into a powerful reflection on the last three years as they unpack how the show started, what’s changed, and the lessons they’ve learned about leadership, risk, and living with conviction. From the early Ironman days to launching Noble and building Meat Mafia brick by brick, this is a raw look behind the curtain on business, friendship, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of something bigger than yourself. What we cover:  - Q&A on hiring red flags, business lessons, and early struggles  - Why Ironman was their first test before launching anything  - How personalized cold outreach changed their trajectory  - Building Noble and Meat Mafia at the same time  - What 400 episodes taught them about purpose and success Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro and reflecting on 400 episodes  (03:00) Q&A begins with red flags in hiring and partnerships  (08:30) Top three lessons learned from 399 episodes  (13:30) The power of cold outreach and personalized DMs  (17:00) Redefining success after interviewing 400+ guests  (21:30) Reigniting physical challenge and endurance goals  (26:00) Building business from scratch and the force of will  (30:00) How to build deep community in a new city  (33:00) What it means to build faith and live in obedience  (46:00) Final reflections on growth, identity, and what’s next *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Use code MAFIA25 and go check out our product Noble Origins. This is a high quality, nutrient packed grass-fed protein powder with colostrum, collagen, and an organ complex (including liver), plus we used beef protein isolate for people who struggle with whey protein or plant protein! Give it a try and let us know what you think! In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Griggs - founder of The Regenaissance - to break down the first 100 days of the Trump istration and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. We dive into the real story behind agricultural policy shifts, what's missing from the national conversation around food, and why the future of America's health depends on ing local farmers and rebuilding from the soil up. From school programs to SNAP reform, to the overlooked role of ranchers in ending chronic disease, this is a deep look at what’s being done - and what still needs to happen.  What we cover: - What the first 100 days of MAHA reveal - How agriculture policy is shifting under Trump - The hidden battles farmers and ranchers still face - Problems with importing eggs and global food reliance - Why real food must be the cornerstone of MAHA Timestamps:  (00:00) First 100 days overview  (05:00) Problems with food policy shifts  (11:00) Brooke Rollins vs RFK focus  (17:00) Food imports and local collapse  (24:00) Victory Gardens and real solutions  (31:00) Schools and food literacy  (37:00) Private vs government action  (44:00) Cultural and spiritual revival *** LINKS*** Ryan on MMP #244 Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Ryan: Instagram X The Regenaissance Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Use code MAFIA25 and go check out our product Noble Origins. This is a high quality, nutrient packed grass-fed protein powder with colostrum, collagen, and an organ complex (including liver), plus we used beef protein isolate for people who struggle with whey protein or plant protein! Give it a try and let us know what you think! Jacob Donahue is a former collegiate hockey player turned machine learning engineer and competitive CrossFit athlete. Driven by curiosity and relentless self-improvement, Jacob uses his personal experiences in athletics, technology, and mental resilience to inspire others. His pursuit to blend performance, creativity, and entrepreneurship has shaped his unique perspective on what it truly means to find your calling.  In this episode, Brett and Harry sit down with Jacob Donahue—athlete, engineer, and creator behind Muse. From playing college hockey at Babson to reinventing himself as a machine learning engineer and competitive CrossFit athlete, Jacob shares powerful insights on how to unlock personal greatness. They dive deep into overcoming anxiety, embracing resistance, finding clarity in chaos, and turning life's trials into fuel for growth. Jacob challenges listeners to rethink entrepreneurship, emphasizing that the key to success might already be within you—if you’re willing to keep tinkering.  What we cover: - How to Discover Your Muse - Why You Should Keep Tinkering - Turning Your Energy into Real Action - Balancing Ambition with Strategic Rest - Being Entrepreneurial Within Your Organization Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro and Babson background  (05:00) Leaving hockey and letting go  (10:00) Gamifying life and chasing goals  (15:00) Outsourcing vs owning your weaknesses  (20:00) Leaving corporate life for purpose  (25:00) Finding clarity through CrossFit  (30:00) Managing anxiety and negative thought loops  (35:00) What Muse really means and becoming who you're meant to be *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Jacob: Instagram Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Alec Jaffe is the founder of Alec’s Ice Cream, the first and only regenerative organic A2 dairy ice cream on the market. What started as a childhood ion turned into a full-blown mission: create ice cream that’s better for your body, better for the planet, and doesn’t compromise on taste. Alec’s background in athletics, food systems, and entrepreneurship powers his obsession with sourcing, sustainability, and unmatched quality. This week, we sit down with Alec Jaffe—the founder of Alec’s Ice Cream, a brand redefining indulgence with integrity. Alec walks us through the journey from childhood ice cream experiments to building a national brand rooted in regenerative agriculture, A2 dairy, and transparent sourcing. We dive into why most “healthy” ice creams miss the mark, the ups and downs of running a manufacturing facility, and how food can be both functional and joyful. If you care about clean ingredients, sustainable farming, and building something with soul—this one's for you. What we cover: - Childhood roots of ice cream - What makes regenerative A2 dairy unique - Taste without compromising quality - Sports mindset in entrepreneurship - Launch of the viral Culture Cup Timestamps: (00:02) Childhood ice cream and food values (08:00) Discovering regenerative dairy sourcing (13:00) Visiting Alexander Family Farm (17:00) Choosing to manufacture in-house (23:00) Startup challenges and mindset (31:00) Building a mission-driven team (39:00) Vision for Alec’s Ice Cream (45:00) Moving past fear-based food marketing *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs - Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your order Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Alec: Instagram Alec's Ice Cream Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Chad Marx is an entrepreneur, veteran, and the operations specialist behind the Meat Mafia Podcast. After graduating from JMU, Chad made the unconventional choice to enlist in the Army infantry, serving in Alaska and later transitioning through the Army’s Career Skills Program. Chad's diverse experiences—from startup internships to military service and launching his own brand, SPRKL—have shaped his disciplined approach to business, fitness, and life. In this episode, Brett sits down with Meat Mafia Podcast’s behind-the-scenes ace, Chad Marx. From his early days interning at startups in NYC, his surprising decision to enlist as an infantryman despite having a degree, to launching his own brand SPRKL, Chad shares valuable lessons on discipline, entrepreneurship, and forging a non-traditional career path. Packed with insights on building brands, transitioning from military life, and cultivating relentless discipline, this episode offers a real-world blueprint for anyone striving for personal and professional growth. What we cover: -  How sending a DM landed Chad his role with Meat Mafia Podcast and Noble Origins - Chad’s unconventional journey: From fraternity president to Army infantry enlistment -  The importance of placing yourself in the right environments to unlock opportunity -  Why Chad launched SPRKL and the lessons learned from starting a direct-to-consumer business -  Chad’s experience moving to Austin and quickly building a community from scratch -  The power of discipline and routine cultivated from military service Timestamps:  (00:00) Chad’s transition from Army infantry to Meat Mafia Podcast  (07:00) How a 2 AM DM turned into a career opportunity  (14:00) The uncommon decision to enlist after college graduation  (21:00) Lessons learned from working closely with high-performing military leaders  (28:00) Moving to Austin, building community, and embracing discomfort  (35:00) Balancing ambition, burnout, and sustained productivity  (42:00) Starting SPRKL and navigating early-stage entrepreneurship  (49:00) Optimizing diet, sleep, and routine for peak mental clarity *** LINKS*** Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Chad: Instagram X SPRKL Wipes Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Geoffrey Woo is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and biohacker best known for co-founding HVMN (makers of Ketone-IQ), co-leading Anti Fund with Jake Paul, and pioneering thought leadership around performance, venture capital, and content distribution. A Stanford grad and Y Combinator alum, Geoffrey bridges the elite worlds of Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and the creator economy—bringing raw honesty and clarity to how modern businesses are built. Geoffrey Woo sits down to drop a masterclass on modern leverage- blending content, capital, and competition into a blueprint for high-performance living. From lessons learned building 9-figure brands to the deeper mindset shifts needed to reclaim purpose in a distracted world, Geoffrey unpacks what it means to truly play the game hard. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or just someone trying to win- this one hits every level. What we cover: - Content is the New Leverage -  How to escape default systems and start playing the game on your own -  Why founders need both raw grit and technical skill -  Lessons from Geoff’s family history -  What Geoff looks for in investments Timestamps: (00:00) Authenticity in content and the Lance Armstrong interview (07:00) Why now is the time to build a voice before AI takes over (13:00) Capital follows attention- content as leverage (19:00) Jake Paul’s reinvention and the hunger for competition (25:00) Geoffrey’s family history and the immigrant mindset (31:00) The “free roll” perspective- play hard because you can (37:00) Reclaiming childlike curiosity and avoiding burnout (43:00) Escaping systems and living on your own (50:00) How Geoffrey makes decisions: terminal value and focus (57:00) The future of brand marketing and buying attention right *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Geoff: Instagram Links Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Cru Mahoney is a 24-year-old writer and creator known for his raw, daily reflections on self-discipline, purpose, and identity. With over 2,400 consecutive days of running a mile and sitting in an ice bath each morning, Cru isn't chasing performance—he's chasing character. His content blends humor, honesty, and personal conviction, resonating with people who are tired of surface-level inspiration and ready to do the work. In this episode, we sit down with Cru Mahoney to explore what it means to live in alignment with your values. Cru opens up about growing up with anxiety, feeling trapped in school, and why he chose to opt out of the traditional path to build a life around truth and discipline. We dig into his 2,400+ day streak of running and ice baths—not for the physical challenge, but as a way to become someone he respects. If you’ve ever felt like you were meant for more, this conversation is your reminder that the work begins within. What we cover: - 2,478+ days of running and ice baths - Why doing hard things builds self-respect - What it actually means to “keep a promise to yourself.” - Why confidence is a skill—not a trait—and how to build it. (00:00) Introduction (05:30) Why doing one hard thing every day changes who you are (10:15) The real reason Cru has run every day for 6.5 years (16:45) Ice baths, pain, and learning to stay in the hard moments (22:10) Discipline as a daily promise, not a performance (28:35) How choosing discomfort builds self-respect (35:00) Why confidence is earned—not a personality trait (41:20) You don't need a plan—just show up today (48:05) Running every day didn’t fix his life—but it revealed who he is (01:02:10) What 2,478 days taught Cru about who he wants to be *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Cru: Instagram Coaching Tiktok Youtube Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

In this episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, Harry sits down with Jonathan Lusk, founder of BirdDog, a revolutionary platform reconnecting Americans with the land through hunting, farming, and stewardship. Jonathan shares his inspiring journey from Wall Street to rural Texas, and how BirdDog is empowering landowners, preserving wild places, and changing lives through what he calls “conservation capitalism.” From tax credits to campfire conversations, this episode dives deep into the future of land use, legacy, and regenerative living.  Jonathan Lusk is the founder and CEO of BirdDog, a Texas-based land platform that helps landowners unlock income and preserve their legacy through hunting leases, farming access, land management tools, and more. With a background in investment management and a ion for the outdoors, Jonathan blends business acumen with boots-on-the-ground empathy, creating life-changing experiences that heal both people and land. His vision is bold: to build a better, more connected rural America—powered by technology, stewardship, and storytelling. What we cover: - The Origin Story of Bird Dog - Conservation Capitalism - Tax Strategy for Landowners - The Role of AI in Rural Stewardship -  BirdDog’s Vision for the Future Timestamps: (00:45) – Jonathan introduces Bird Dog and the mission to reconnect people with the land (06:30) – The early days: realizing the lack of tech and transparency in hunting access (12:15) – Hosting educational hunts that build confidence and community (18:40) – Life-changing stories: how one father-son trip shifted everything (24:50) – Bringing on investors like Colt McCoy and the power of aligned capital (31:10) – Bird Dog’s tech and tax platform: simplifying land ownership at scale (38:30) – The role of AI in unlocking government programs for landowners (45:05) – Building a team culture around mission, humility, and high performance *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Jonathan: Instagram BirdDog BirdDog for Landowners Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Sean Lake is the founder of BUBS Naturals, a supplement company honoring the legacy of Glen “BUB” Doherty, a Navy SEAL and Sean’s best friend. Former professional snowboarder and marketing executive, Sean brings a unique blend of grit, entrepreneurial spirit, and heartfelt purpose. His mission: create clean, effective products that fuel performance and give back to veteran communities. In this episode, we sit down with Sean Lake—former pro snowboarder, team manager for legends like Shaun White, and now founder of BUBS Naturals. Sean shares the raw, inspiring story of how his best friend Glen “BUB” Doherty’s legacy lives on through a company built on integrity, performance, and purpose. We dive into the world of collagen, MCT oil, and the supplement industry, but what shines most is the story of friendship, loss, and building something that matters. What we cover: - Sean’s journey from pro snowboarder to brand builder - Building a supplement brand rooted in purpose - The legacy of Glen “BUB” Doherty and the founding of BUBS Naturals - How the SEAL community inspired Sean’s mission - Balancing business growth with staying mission-driven Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro: Who is Sean Lake and what is BUBS Naturals? (04:12) – Snowboarding beginnings and ski bum days (09:30) – The story of Glen “BUB” Doherty (15:45) – The moment Sean knew he had to start BUBS (26:08) – First product launch and what set them apart (01:02:19) – Giving 10% to veteran charities: Why it matters (01:08:41) – Building trust in a noisy supplement industry (01:14:07) – Living a life of self-improvement (01:20:16) – What Glen stood for, and keeping that mission alive (01:27:33) – Final reflections: Purpose, performance, and legacy *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Sean: Instagram BUBS Naturals Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Scott Hickle is the founder and CEO of Throne, a health tech startup building the world’s first smart toilet to help people monitor their gut health, hydration, and urological function through ive, real-time data collection. With a background in engineering and product management, Scott blends deep technical knowledge with a mission-driven approach to preventative health. A Texas native and Austin-based builder, he’s turning one of the last untapped frontiers of health data—the toilet—into a life-saving diagnostic tool. In this episode, Brett sits down with Scott Hickle, founder of Throne, to unpack one of the most ambitious healthtech missions in the game: building a toilet that could help prevent colon cancer, manage IBD, and transform gut health awareness. Scott shares how Throne evolved from a running joke to a startup with the potential to save lives. They dive deep into gut health, the cultural stigma around poop, and how stress, sleep, and food inputs impact digestion. Scott also shares takeaways from his ultra-processed food experiment and lessons from startup life—touching on energy, mission, and building in public. What we cover: - The Origin of Throne - The Gut as a Diagnostic Goldmine - Ultra-Processed Food Experiment - Building a Mission-Driven Startup Timestamps: (00:33) – How Throne was born (05:45) – From math failure to engineer (10:00) – Pain tolerance and entrepreneurship (27:55) – The smart toilet idea emerges (30:40) – Gut health starts in the toilet (36:00) – Why people ignore symptoms (44:50) – Tracking your gut in real time (52:00) – Preventing colon cancer early *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Scott: Instagram Throne Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Michael is a fitness coach and content creator dedicated to simplifying health and wellness. After leaving a corporate career in cybersecurity sales, he embraced social media as a platform to spread practical, no-nonsense fitness advice, quickly amassing a large following. His content focuses on breaking down myths in the health space, advocating for simple yet effective habits, and inspiring people to take control of their fitness journey. Rooted in faith and personal growth, Michael’s mission is to help others unlock their full potential through discipline, self-improvement, and community.  Michael from HigherUp Wellness s the show to talk about the explosive rise of his coaching business, social media journey, and the deeper purpose driving his mission. We explore how fitness is more than just aesthetics—it's about unlocking energy, confidence, and mental clarity. Michael shares the life-changing lessons he learned through personal hardship, the role of faith in his journey, and why he believes health is the foundation for success in all areas of life. From his viral “60-second public speaking challenge” to his take on why Austin is leading the health renaissance, this conversation is packed with insights on self-improvement, discipline, and taking control of your well-being.  What we cover: - Michael’s Journey to Fitness Coaching  - Fitness Fundamentals That Work  - Faith & Personal Growth  - Building Confidence Through Health  - The 60-Second Speaking Challenge  Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction and how Michael connected with the podcast. (06:00) – Michael’s social media growth and the power of authenticity online. (12:00) – How stepping out of fear and embracing vulnerability changed his career. (16:00) – Faith, hardship, and how his father’s illness shaped his perspective. (30:00) – The simple fitness principles that deliver real results. (42:00) – Why personal health is the key to unlocking success in life and business. (54:00) – The viral “60-second public speaking challenge” and helping people improve their communication. (58:00) – Final thoughts, reflections, and where to find Michael online. *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Michael: Tiktok Instagram Coaching Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Nick Sweeney is the co-founder of the Coherence Breathwork app and a high-performance coach focused on reversing chronic health conditions and injuries. A former D1 champion, ultrarunner, and bowhunter, he overcame his own incurable injury through breathwork. Now, he’s on a mission to unite 1 million people in breathwork and meditation—building a global movement of leaders dedicated to healing, transformation, and human potential. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nick Sweeney, a former elite cross-country skier turned breathwork coach, to discuss high performance, healing, and faith. Nick shares his incredible journey from being unable to walk for 10 months to returning as the captain of his college team—all through breathwork and mindset shifts. We explore the intersection of high performance and spirituality, overcoming self-sabotage, and how breathwork can be the key to unlocking your full potential. If you're looking to break through mental barriers, optimize performance, or rewire your habits, this episode is a must-listen. What we cover: Nick’s journey from injury to elite performance Healing through breathwork when doctors doubted Identity shifts and high-performance habits Overcoming self-sabotage The spiritual battle for discipline Rewiring your subconscious mind The mission to get a million people meditating Breathwork for daily performance Timestamps:  (00:00) Kicking off with Vortex Breathwork  (05:00) Why we don’t do what we know we should  (10:00) High performance vs. spiritual alignment  (15:00) Nick’s skiing career and brutal injury  (20:00) Doctors said he wouldn’t walk—he proved them wrong  (30:00) Shifting from fear to faith for true healing  (40:00) The power of identity and rewiring habits  (50:00) Breaking free from self-sabotage  (1:00:00) The spiritual battle for discipline and success  (1:10:00) The mission to get a million people meditating *** LINKS*** the Coherence breathwork app Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Nick: X Instagram Coherence Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Will, known online as Barefoot Will, is a licensed physical therapist and a leading voice in foot health and biomechanics. Through his work, he helps individuals reclaim their natural movement, alleviate chronic pain, and optimize their physical foundation by focusing on barefoot training and proper footwear. With a background in athletics and experience treating high-performance individuals, Will’s insights are reshaping the way people think about their feet—one step at a time. In addition to his coaching, he leads men’s retreats, offering deep, unplugged experiences in nature that promote personal growth and spiritual reflection. Your feet are the foundation of your movement, but most people don’t give them a second thought—until problems arise. In this episode, we sit down with Barefoot Will, a physical therapist and foot health expert, to uncover the hidden dysfunctions caused by modern footwear and what you can do to rebuild your foot strength. Will shares his journey from sports injuries to barefoot advocacy, the truth about minimalist shoes, and why fixing your feet could transform your entire body. We also dive into his powerful men’s retreats, where he helps individuals unplug from the digital world and reconnect with nature and themselves. If you’ve ever dealt with foot pain, shin splints, or poor mobility—or just want to optimize your movement—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. What we cover: - The Problem with Modern Shoes - The Barefoot Advantage - Safe Transitioning to Barefoot Shoes - Faith, Nature, & Spiritual Growth - Building Resilience Through Movement Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction & Will’s Background in Foot Health (04:00) - The Hidden Costs of Modern Footwear (10:00) - How Foot Dysfunction Leads to Injuries (16:00) - The Barefoot Transition: What You Need to Know (22:00) - Exercises to Strengthen Your Feet & Improve Mobility (29:00) - The Science Behind Grounding & Reflexology (35:00) - Will’s Experience Running & Training Barefoot (42:00) - The Power of Digital Detox & Men's Retreats (50:00) - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Will’s Work *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year! The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Will: X Newsletter Connect with Brett: Instagram X Connect with Harry: Instagram X Connect with Meat Mafia: Instagram - Meat Mafia X - Meat Mafia YouTube - Meat Mafia Connect with Noble Protein: Website - Noble Protein X - Noble Protein Instagram - Noble Protein S LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA Maui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA