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AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Essential COVID Science ~Dr. Clare Craig (UK Pathologist)Dr. Clare Craig, an experienced 20 year pathologist veteran within and outside of the NHS, joins us on 30th Dec to talk about a number of key COVID scientific matters that have been significantly been misrepresented in 2020. Expect to hear us cover Asymptomatic Transmission, Case Definition, SAGE, PCR Testing, Lateral Flow Testing, Excess Deaths, Hospital Pressures, the New Variant, False Positives, Herd Immunity, Immunity Metrics, Interesting Alternative Surveillance and much more. Full show notes listed below.  Clare has worked not only with the NHS, but also on the important 100,000 Genome Project and AI cancer diagnostics, and g...
2020-12-302h 03AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!The COVID 1-2 Health Decline Punch (expect fireworks!)Geez, I got animated in this discussion. This was one big explosion of uncontrolled and unexpected fireworks!  Fans of AdapNation's content, or those that generally are holding in a lot of emotional pain and anguish regarding this COVID-leadership - I suspect this will be both cathartic and energising.  The Convo Context: Bryn and I got together to talk about the 1-2 punch that this COVID obsession is having on peoples personal health.  A critically important discussion as I’m sure yo will agree, because not only does it effect our susceptibility to serious infect...
2020-12-071h 08AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Steve's worldview, biases & approach to COVID-19 researchThis is a shorter solo podcast, for those interested to know more about the producer of all of AdapNation’s COVID-19 and associated content, and how it’s done.  This episode is part confessional, part insight into how I work, and part instructional.   It’s great to see our content is helpful and valuable to so many in calibrating their knowledge and perspectives regarding COVID-19, human health and government public health interventions. More and more people are gaining the courage and confidence to share our evidence-based content, set up their own pages and even produce their own...
2020-11-2637 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Where's your head at with 2020, honestly? ~Bryn JenkinsWe need more genuine conversation on how people are coping and feeling this year. Not the intellectually morally right answer. Not the politically correct or virtuous answer. Not the consensus thoughts and feeling we’ve been told to experience and communicate. Instead we need more real, honest and raw exploration of our complex thoughts that the COVID response is inciting. To help get this conversation started, Bryn joins us for an adhoc conversation that turned out to be both soothing, worrying and optimistic all at the same time! This is a shorter format than...
2020-11-1957 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Gym Training for Longevity & Wellness ~Bryn JenkinsBryn Jenkins is back on the AdapNation mics, this time to touch on a subject close to most people’s hearts this year (the year of COVID) - how to exercise in a way that helps improve longevity, wellness and a pain free existence.  This year has seen a major shift in priorities of gym goers. Losing weight and looking good is still important - because let’s face it, a good looking physique is a healthy physique - but now shoring up people’s defences against infections and old age has come into sharp focus.  Up unt...
2020-10-121h 17AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!How to Improve Your Metabolic Health ~Bryn & SteveI keep banging on about it regarding protection against COVID-19… Metabolic Health. Probably the most important concept to grasp in these times is getting in and staying Metabolically Healthy.  We see that 96% of all COVID-19 mortality had one or more co-morbidities, with leading health conditions being Diabetes, Hypertension and Obesity. All of which make up something called Metabolic Syndrome.  So, if you want to look good, feel good, have a great sustainable relationship with food, minimise your exposure to chronics diseases and robustly defend against infectious respiratory diseases such as COVID-19, then it should be your...
2020-09-0200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Reflections on COVID Mania & THE Science ~Ivor CumminsIvor Cummins is one of the leading voices of reason, science and truth when it comes to this #coronavirus crisis. If you haven’t already, go listen to the hugely popular first COVID-19 conversation with Ivor Cummins (#132) published 1st June. Also, you MUST follow Ivor on Twitter, as he’s an absolute machine when it comes to pumping out the real science on COVID-19 - @FatEmperor. Wow, what a discussion! We took off the kid gloves and ripped this covid-response subject wiiiide open. It will not disappoint. This is your time to act. Cons...
2020-08-2700 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Understanding Inflammation, Oxidisation & Immune Health ~Dr Tom O'BryanDr Tom O’Bryan helps scientifically unpack two commonly used yet massively misunderstood terms - Inflammation and Oxidisation, and how to think about supporting robust Immune Health during the year of COVID-19.  Dr Tom O’Bryan is a 40 year+ holistic practitioner in the US, with a focus on understanding and reversing modern lifestyle diseases. He has helped 10’s of thousands of people through his clinic, online presence and two best selling books - Autoimmune Fix and You Can Fix Your Brain.  Inflammation has been inappropriately vilified. It’s an effective and critical part of our immune system to f...
2020-08-1900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Raging Tribalism, Social Anxieties & Mental Health Epidemic ~Dave CottrellDave Cottrell, Mental Health and Mindset Coach, joins us for an open and honest exploration of mental health issues, the raging tribalism we are seeing today, and anxieties worsened by the COVID-19 crisis. Recorded 20th June 2020.  Dave is uniquely positioned to have this conversation. Suffering with Bipolar, a menacing mental condition, since his teens, he has experienced the deepest darkest times followed by mania on an infinite loop for over half his life. Luckily his attempt on his life wasn’t successful, as we are all blessed with his deep empathy, insight and wisdom when it comes to...
2020-08-0600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Is Loneliness making us unhealthy & shortening our lives? ~Marta ZaraskaMarta Zaraska, coveted science journalist and author, helps explore the profound effect our social relationships have on our health and longevity.    Marta writes for publications including Scientific American, the Atlantic and Washington Post, with her work being consumed the world over and inspiring TV Programs globally. With an obsessional interest in health and longevity, her works evolution has taken her to social health, purpose and altruism - with her latest book Growing Young.    It turns out, unsurprisingly, that our bodies have beautifully evolved to motivate strong connection and to establish ourselves with...
2020-07-3000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Jaclyn Dunne on COVID-19 Truth-Seeking, the Lockdown Mess & VaccinesJaclyn Dunne went viral in mid March, as she spoke her mind on the COVID-19 Crisis and government actions. One Facebook Live video was watched 2.4 million times, and she woke up one morning to 121,000 followers to her personal page! Why? Because she offered a fresh of breath air. She decided to speak out against a number of illogical inconsistencies and fear-based manipulations in the media, and others found solace in her courage and leadership. They had a safe place to share their non-popular concerns. Since then, Jaclyn’s has created a go-to platform where she and othe...
2020-07-2100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Endocannabinoid Sytem & CBD Masterclass ~Nikki EdyvaneNikki Edyvane, a technical CBD specialist and qualified complimentary medical practitioner, walks us through what is a true masterclass on the newly discovered Endocannabinoid System and the positive health effects of Cannabidiol (CBD). It turns out that we have an ancient system within our body called the Endocannabinoid System that was only discovered 29 years ago! There is a flurry of constant research to better understand the integral and critical role of this system on on all over bodily processes within humans. However, there continues to be no interest from allopathic medicine and institutional healthcare to acceler...
2020-07-1500 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!COVID-19, Vaccines & Heavy Metal Toxicity ~Dr MinkoffAlternative Medicine Practitioner Dr. David Minkoff offers up pearls of knowledge and wisdom as it relates to infectious diseases, COVID-19, vaccines, heavy metal toxicity, and improving your defences with nutrition.   Dr. David Minkoff is a board certified paediatrician who studied infectious disease and virology, served in a neonatal intensive care unit, and has been running a successful wellness centre in Florida for 20+ years.   He has authored a best-selling author and 42-time Ironman athlete. Today Dr Minkoff specialises in addressing modern-day chronic issues, detoxing heavy metals and helping people reach their genetic potential.
2020-07-0600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Real Talk on Women's Body & Health Pressures ~Molly GalbraithMolly Galbraith, the face and co-founder of Girls Gone Strong, joins us for a really honest and real-world look into the pressures and challenges women face around their appearance in todays society.    More of these conversations are needed, as it brings a voice to many of the struggles women face around their bodies and health. A voice that brings brings women together through their common experience, and helps men empathetically see the powerful social pressures women are under.    Molly is absolutely the right person for this conversation! She’s had quite the ro...
2020-06-2400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!The New Paradigm of Heart Disease ~Dr. Nadir Ali30 year+ Cardiologist Dr. Nadir Ali provides his incredible real-world insight into Heart Disease - garnered from the 1000’s of hearts he has opened up, clients he has returned to health via diet alone, and his own personal health journey.    Dr Nadir Ali's credentials and reputation are world-renowned. He Chairs the Dept of Cardiology at Clear Lake Regional Medical Centre in California, and speaks at leading health conferences on the topic of heart health, LDL Cholesterol, Low Carb diet interventions and Intermittent Fasting.    Personally, he stumbled across the Low Carb way of eating...
2020-06-1600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Alcohol: the Science, Health & Politics ~Prof. David NuttProfessor David Nutt joins us for a remarkable deep dive into the history, health effects and our long relationship with Alcohol. This is a fascinating historical, scientific and psychological insight into Alcohol use that you simply won’t hear anywhere else.    Whether you are an occasional drinker, heavy drinker, or a non-drinker, this episode offers you the one-stop education on Alcohol that seems to have skipped us all by… and very much by design it turns out. All delivered in an easy going, compassionate and pragmatic way by Prof Nutt.    This is not a...
2020-06-1000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!#FlattenTheFear: COVID-19 Real Science, Data & Truth ~Ivor CumminsIt’s time to blow the barn doors off of this COVID-19 mainstream hysteria, anti-science and fear-inducing messaging. Enough’s enough, it’s time to bring in the real science, data and truth to this discussion. It’s time to #FlattenTheFear. Recorded 29th May 2020.    To do so, we have the brilliant Irish engineering mind Ivor Cummins on the mics, who will stop you in your tracks with the avalanche of logic, scientific analysis, and damning conclusions from experts all around the globe.    Ivor Cummins, who spent 30 years managing large-scale complex medical engineering...
2020-06-0100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Why Quit Vegetable Oils & The Nutrition-Beauty Connection ~Dr Cate ShanahanDr. Cate Shanahan, author of Deep Nutrition, joins us today to talk about the ill effects of PUFA’s, caring for your Connective Tissue, pre and post natal nutrition, and how nutrition effects beauty.    Cate knocked me sideways with her seminal book Deep Nutrition, that introduces you to ideas in nature and human physiology that makes so much sense, but you don’t hear about.    She’s a board certified US Family physician specialising in resolving diet-driven conditions such as obesity, diabetes, chronic fatigue and autoimmune conditions. She has built nutritional programs f...
2020-05-2700 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Top Biohacks, Big Muscles & Longevity Insights ~Kris GethinKris Gethin - world renowned ‘Biohacker’ and former natural Pro Bodybuilder joins us for a fascinating insight into what the edge of self-optimisation and optimising wellness looks like.    Biohacking is a term that is growing in popularity, but still very much a niche idea. In health and wellness circles, it’s an expression of health optimisation with techniques, technology, supplements, nature and medical procedures.    Biohackers can often be considered obsessive, over prioritising the minutia, and over investing into quantification and tech. There is sometimes a sense of wanting to live forever by playing...
2020-05-1300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Why & How Over 50's Should Weight Train ~Mark RippetoeMark Rippetoe, world-renowned strength & conditioning coach and authority joins us to tackle the matter of Strength Training as you get older, especially after 50 years old.    64 year old Mark, wrote the book on Strength Training - literally! His books, including Starting Strength, is considered the bible in the weight training world, and forms the bedrock on which all other reputable programming is based off of. Mark is an ex-powerlifter, gym owner, and runs strength seminars year round.    As a man who still trains heavy, and has personally coached tens of thousands of olde...
2020-05-0700 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Fixed vs Growth Mindset - Do I Have Both? ~Bryn JenkinsThis gets interesting! Bryn Jenkins joins us again, this time remotely, to explore and reflect on and how Fixed and Growth Mindsets manifest in the weal world, and how it’s unlikely you posses just one or the other.    Perhaps over popularised now, many people are quick to label themselves as having a growth mindset - because they are taking some risks and learning. But, are they really growth minded?    What started off as a discussion to define the two mindsets and then showcase our individual shifts from fixed to growth, became...
2020-04-2800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Red Light Therapy: all you need to know ~Bryan GohlBryan Gohl educates us on the whole-body benefits of Red Light Therapy  - a promising and scientifically validated technology that is quickly becoming a staple within the daily regimes of wellness enthusiasts.    At its essence, Red Light Therapy looks to replicate some of the powerful human benefits of sun exposure, in a shorter more intense session that fits into our busy modern lifestyles. We are, after all, photosensitive beings that are regulated by the daily rhythm of sunlight.    We instinctively know we feel mentally and physically when it’s sunny and we’re o...
2020-04-2200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Emotionally handling the Pandemic & living with Schizophrenia ~Jeremiah Osei-TutuGain a unique emotional and personal insight into living with a significant mental health disorder, with Psychologist, mental health advocate, and public speaker Jeremiah Osei-Tutu.    Recorded 1st April 2020 - We are within a deep and profound crisis - the Coronavirus global pandemic. Modern life has stopped, as we know it. We’re adapting to a very different way of living.    Emotions are high. It’s an incredibly testing time psychologically. We need tools, perspectives and emotional guidance on how to navigate the darkness of this crisis - to protect our mental and physical wellbe...
2020-04-1400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Viruses, Immune System Health & COVID-19 ~Dr. Russell JaffeLearn how to strengthen your immune system and be more resilient to ill effects of the SARS CoV2 and other viruses with Dr. Russell Jaffe.    10th April 2020: In this episode, we get a masterclass education on viruses, bacteria, how the immune system works, and the true causes of the COVID-19 pandemic. I do my best to represent you, the listener, with my lines of questioning that look to refine or challenge the messaging we have been hearing for the last month so.    Dr Jaffe was honoured as the International Scientist of 2003 from...
2020-04-1300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Veganism: The Unsettling Moral, Political & Nutritional Truths ~Lierre Keith20-year ex Vegan and acclaimed author Lierre Keith, joins us to expose the ugly truths about veganism and plant agriculture that we never hear.   Lierre breaks down the flawed and misunderstood moral, political and nutritional world views that are so popular in vegan, vegetarian and plant-based advocacy.    This is not a witch hunt. Lierre cares so deeply about causing least harm, harmonising with nature and replenishing our looted soils. She makes the claim that the most passionate about nature and sustainability, are unfortunately the most naive regarding our modern plant-heavy food sup...
2020-04-0800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Female Health on Low Carb, Keto & Carnivore Diets ~Dr. Jaime SeemanDr Jaime Seeman, aka Doctor Fit and Fabulous, who specialises in female health, joins us today for a scientific and personal discussion on why she strongly advocates for an animal-based low carb lifestyle. It’s a fun and informative interview!   Jaime is a OBGYN from Nebraska, who has seen tremendous physical and wellness results personally over the last 3 years by embracing a ketogenic lifestyle.    In actual fact, it’s when she transitioned to a Carnivore(ish) diet the benefits in health, body composition and mental capability really took off. As well as her...
2020-03-3000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Freedom from Debilitating Chronic Illnesses with Carnivore/Keto ~Rebekah FarmerThis episode will shock you! We have Rebekah Farmer on the show today, who is bravely sharing her lifelong struggle with her body, mind and gut rebelling against her very existence.   You name it, Rebekah has had it… it is truly unfathomable just how much biological abuse she endured over 15+ years.   Degenerative Disc, Insomnia, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, chronic Acne, Osteopenia. Asthma, hives, IBS, IBD, Coeliac, chronic Lyme disease, Hashimotos, Colitis, Addisons, chronic C. Diff, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Scleroderma, Slow Transit Colon, and more! Can you even imagine?!   Reb...
2020-03-1100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Improve Your Memory, Productivity & Creativity ~Mattias Ribbing (pt2)Mattias Ribbing, aka Grand Master of Memory, joins us for a fascinating part two on short term memory, productivity and focus.   Mattias held the Swedish Memory Champion title for three years in a row, and was internationally named the Grandmaster of Memory. Competing in memory sports, he would do things such as quickly memorising 1060 random digits without a mistake!   Mattias laid out the key tenants to great memory in episode #115: Boost Your Memory & Learning Skills ~Mattias Ribbing, Memory Champion.   In this episode, Matthias leans in on strengthening you sh...
2020-03-0400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Overcoming a Grade IV Brain Tumour ~Logan SneedLogan Sneed went from a high school athlete to becoming grade IV terminal brain tumour cancer patient overnight. He had a Glioblastoma the size of an egg in his brain! He was informed that survival was improbable, and at best his life would be permanently altered with his hopes and dreams ripped away from him. He would likely never be able to talk and hear again.  Luckily, Logan’s story has been remarkable, and we get to hear it today on this podcast interview. Logan demonstrates relentless drive, unshakable hope, persistent actions to get the righ...
2020-02-2600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Steve's most Vulnerable Conversation yet.... battle with negative funksNegative Funks and Harmful Rumination - I’m not immune to these toxic states and thoughts, even when I know better! I (Steve) keep my guard low on this show generally, and have no issue exposing my struggles and weaknesses for us all to learn from. But, there’s being open and relaxed, and then there is being truly transparent. Completely letting your guard down, and letting the raw and ugly truth come out.   In this episode with Bryn Jenkins, this is exactly what I did. It was like therapy - a session on the ‘Dr Jenki...
2020-02-1200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Can You Maximally Build Muscle on a Keto Diet? ~Danny VegaKeto Muscle Building guru Danny Vega joins us for a part two on Keto, but this time the focus is on maximally building muscle whilst on a ketogenic diet. Danny first joined us on the show in Episode 108, where we laid down the Keto knowledge, definitions and life benefits from taking a low carb and nose-to-tail approach to nutrition. In this episode, we decided to get really curious and specific as it relates to performance and muscle growth.   For as long as there have been bodybuilding bros and athletes, there has been a strong emphasis on...
2020-02-0400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Boost Your Memory & Learning Skills ~Mattias Ribbing, Memory ChampionMattias Ribbing, aka Grand Master of Memory, walks us through his most powerful techniques and concepts behind developing a strong memory, that in turn optimises learning and super charges our ability to understand.  Mattias held the Swedish Memory Champion title for three years in a role, and was internationally named the Grandmaster of Memory. Competing in memory sports, he would do things such as quickly memorising 1060 random digits without a mistake!  Today, however, Mattias is the author of four books and a renowned speaker. His focus is no longer on spectacular feats of memory, but in...
2020-01-2800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Menno Henselmans' Definitive Guide to Weight Training ProgrammingLearn Menno’s definitive guide to weight training programme design in the densely packed episode. Menno Henselmans is one of the few popular voices in muscle building and fat loss that speaks from a truly evidence-based standpoint, is not dogmatic, and has also walked the walk. Menno is know for many things, including his support of the sciences, his enviable physique, and world class coaching practice. But the biggies are most probably his positions on Training Volume, Training Frequency and Training Recovery to maximise muscle growth. So, for that reason, we dedicated this interview to...
2020-01-2100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Joe DeFranco - Developing Speed with Hypertrophy TrainingJoe DeFranco joins us for a masterclass on training for Speed and Sports Performance.   Joe, with 22+ years Sports & Conditioning experience has trained 1000’s of athletes, and contributed to some incredible careers in NFL, Rugby, Figure Skating, Skiing and many more sports.  Joe’s the go-to S&C trainer in the college football space, and made his name helping these young men excel in the NFL Combine. He’s also a leader online, with his Podcast and popular Instagram feed, as well as his renowned CPPS coaching certification.  This interview extends the conversation of #107: How to Improv...
2020-01-1400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!A Refreshing Take on Back Pain with Prof. Peter O’SullivanAdapNation is all about removing roadblocks and enabling you to #BeYourBest. And when it comes to roadblocks… Back Pain is the leading cause of disability globally! But… have we placed far too much emphasis on ageing, degeneration, injury, surgery and opioid medications where it comes to the discussion and treatment of back issues? Be prepared to hear a different story. We’ve got on the refreshing and ground breaking Professor Peter O'Sullivan on the show to give us a crash course on the reality of our backs, back pain management, and how to have a healthy...
2020-01-0700 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Danny Vega on all things Keto, helping your Kids Thrive & Ancestral NutritionKeto and Animal-Based advocate, Muscle Building Expert, and doting dad Danny Vega joins us on this episode for an incredible discussion around Keto, Kids Health, Traditional Nutrition and addressing the Health Issues of our modern processed and plant-heavy western diets.  Danny Vega is most well known for his enthusiasm for the ketogenic diet and how he has successfully integrated this nutritional lifestyle within his loving family and in the gym. He runs a successful blog and podcast called Fat Fuelled family with his with Maura, and their kids even have a instagram page showcasing their nutrient-dense low c...
2019-12-0300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!How Steve's Losing Weight SO Fast!This is AdapNation’s first solo Podcast, almost 2 years in! I (Steve) will be sharing all the details and current personal experiences with my last and final dieting phase, as my ambitious two year body transformation comes to an end. In Jan 2018, I publicly declared my body goal, and have been hard at work for the last two years working towards this aspirational physique. The journey ends with a photoshoot on 11th December 2019 at the AdapNation Gym. So, I’d better trim off the excess fat! In this shorter episode, I share with you how I am goin...
2019-11-1900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Christian Thibaudeau on Overtraining, Your Max Muscle Potential, Training to Failure, Maximally Effective Reps and much more!Regular legend-of-a-guest joins us again! This Podcast with Christian Thibaudeau is another paradigm-shattering discussion - this time about Optimal Training Modalities, Training To Failure, Overtraining and Maximum Natty Muscle Building Potential. Christian Thibaudeau, with 25+ years lifting and coaching experience, has written the book on weight lifting for athletic performance and bodybuilding gains. With 535 articles on T-Nation alone, combined with extensive courses on his website Thibarmy.com as well as his muscle training camps, Christian is a leading authority in this space. It would benefit you to cling on to his every word! In episode #103: How T...
2019-11-1200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Suffering is Your Path to Purposeful Greatness ~Mike McCastleMulti world-record holder Mike McCastle joins us for a truly inspirational conversation about testing the limits of human potential through his story of the 12 Labours Project.  Mike spent 11 years in the US Navy after 9/11 inspired him to serve. However, his identify was destroyed when injury and surgery took his physicality from him. From this dark place, he found the purpose and fortitude to test the limits of his soul over the last half decade, through awe inspiring feats of human physical performance. Mike McCastle has completed 58-4 pull ups in 24 hours, flipped a 250lbs tyre for 13 m...
2019-10-2200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!101 on Losing Fat For Good! Revisited (pt2 /2)PART 2. The BIG question.  How do we as a species struggle so deeply with managing a healthy and athletic weight? We seem to be the only ‘animal’ that has undesirable and uncontrollable weight gain - spreading like a virus across modern societies. What gives? We cover this, and much much more in this info packed two parter. Our best attempt in providing you the keys to a great body AND great health… for the rest of your life.  It’s time to revisit FAT LOSS on the podcast. It’s a common thread in our discus...
2019-10-1600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!101 on Losing Fat For Good! Revisited (pt1 /2)The BIG question.  How do we as a species struggle so deeply with managing a healthy and athletic weight? We seem to be the only ‘animal’ that has undesirable and uncontrollable weight gain - spreading like a virus across modern societies. What gives? We cover this, and much much more in this info packed two parter. Our best attempt in providing you the keys to a great body AND great health… for the rest of your life.  It’s time to revisit FAT LOSS on the podcast. It’s a common thread in our discussi...
2019-10-1500 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!The Life Changing Effect of Mindfulness & Meditation ~Danny PenmanDanny Penman is considered one of the best meditation and mindfulness teachers globally, with 1.5 million+ copies sold of his best selling book Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World, and his materials used to teach schools, universities and hospitals around the world. As an award winning journalist, meditation teacher and best selling author, Danny has a unique perspective on the value and impact of meditation. Moreover, his personal discovery of the power of mindfulness is both shocking and inspiring. And let’s face it, the global mental health issues are escalating, du...
2019-10-0800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Ben Pakulski - on Developing Your Mental Game, Happiness & Big Muscles (with insatiable curiosity & focus!)In this episode, we have the one and only Ben Pakulski - the modern day bodybuilding and wellness legend! FULL SHOW NOTES of what we discussed - https://adapnation.io/98-Ben-Pakulski   We catch up at the Health Optimisation Summit London, where Ben just wrapped up his talk and what marked the start of his 2019 European tour. Buzzing from the learning, curiosity and intellectual debate of this event, we managed to grab Ben in a reflective and philosophical headspace.   It was a true pleasure, even if in a loud and hot arirbnb (that...
2019-10-0100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!How to Prioritise Nutrient Density ~Sally Fallon Morell (Weston A. Price)In this episode, we have the wonderful Sally Fallon Morelljoin us from the Weston A Price Foundation. Sally is one of the foremost global leaders in nutrient-dense ancestral living through respecting and returning to our traditional diet, and is driven by a truly noble and caring cause.  Full Show Notes of discussion -  https://adapnation.io/97-westernaprice/    Sally is the Founder and President of the Weston A Price Foundation, that she setup in 1999, as well as a best-selling author. The Weston A Price Foundation is held in high regard by global nutritional leaders, often...
2019-09-2400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!How to Reverse Your Myopia & Regain 20-20 Vision! ~Jake SteinerMyopia (shortsightedness) is an eye condition where distant objects appear blurry, and is thought to affect a staggering 1 in 3 people in the UK alone.  More and more kids are getting prescribed corrective lenses at 5 and 6 years old, and get steadily worse eyesight into their 20’s. How can it be that as a species our genetics are failing us so badly, where almost 40% of us have failing eyesight - a critical attribute to surviving and thriving?   Well, to discuss this condition, and the sorry state of our eyesight globally, we have the insightful and enter...
2019-09-1700 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!The Darkness of Drug Addiction to an Optimised Life ~Nick ElveryThis is a unique insight into the dark and seemingly inescapable world of hard drug addiction. It’s also an episode of hope, inspiration and deep life questions. Nick Elvery, a Performance Coach to CEO’s and Entrepreneurs, joins us to openly explore the painful 12 year drug addiction that owned his life and destroyed everything in its wake. His hard drugs and alcohol addiction destroyed his health, ruined relationships and brought him to his knees both physically and mentally. Having overcome his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Nick wanted to see what else was possible. What would it tak...
2019-09-1000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Chris Duffin - His Shocking Childhood, Top Life Principles & WR Training InsightsWe’re privileged to have the fascinating, incredible and wise Chris Duffin on this Episode.  Chris Duffin is a multiple world-record holder in the power lifting and strength arena, where he has pulled 1000lbs for multiple reps, squatted 800lbs for 30 day straight and many other feats of awe-inspiring strength. But that’s the tip of the iceberg with Chris. He’s a world-leading educator and inventor in the the Strength and Rehab space, with 1000’s of educational videos online and one-of-a-kind speciality bars through Kabuki Strength. Chris is also an author, with his autobiogr...
2019-09-0300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Cholesterol - Should You be Worried? A Masterclass ~Dave FeldmanToday, we’ve got Dave Feldman on to give us a feature-length discussion on all things Cholesterol.  Dave is a software entrepreneur & engineer, turned world-leading Cholesterol researcher. His computer-science driven research combined with his Lipid Energy Hypothesis is turning the institutional wisdom of causes of heart-related diseases on its head! His website cholesterolcode.com combined with his appearance in FAT: A Documentary are great resources to check out.   If you’ve been stressed, or doctors have frightened you about your high LDL Cholesterol, then this conversation will be incredibly useful.  Especially if you h...
2019-08-2700 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Oxalate Poisoning & Dumping - Why YOU Should Care ~Elliot Overton (part 2)This is another episode where we will challenge your world view of good nutrition. Today, we’re speaking all things OXALATES, with specialist Elliot Overton.  This is the second part recording to #91: Oxalate Poisoning & Dumping - Why YOU Should Care ~Elliot Overton (part 1). Click HERE for full show notes and topics we discuss throughout the two-parter.   Here’s what we discuss across both Episodes:  🔸 What is Oxalate Dumping? - What is happening internally, how long will it last, and how to identify? 🔸 Typical collection of symptoms of Oxalate Dumping - What you may...
2019-08-2200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Oxalate Poisoning & Dumping - Why YOU Should Care ~Elliot Overton (part 1)This is another episode where we will challenge your world view of good nutrition. Today, we’re speaking all things OXALATES, with specialist Elliot Overton.  Why should you care? Is this quackery BS? I think you should listen in and decide for yourself… Oxalate is a mild metabolic toxin found in most plants to varying degrees. Unlike other phytonutrients or molecules like gluten and lectins, Oxalates cannot be broken down by the body or detoxified by the liver. It’s eliminated… or accumulated. Oxalates are found in high volume in many of our so-called...
2019-08-2000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Freedom from Diets, Intuitive Eating & Feeding Our Kids ~Michelle KatasiShe’s back! Michelle is back on the mics to represent women and mothers - a skill I’ve yet to master!  Joking aside, it’s often the case on podcasts like AdapNation that they can become male-dominated in voice, thoughts and in some cases male-centric topics. I like to think what we talk about is accessible to everyone, with little male-bias, but it does absolutely miss the mark with adequately expressing female perspectives. Today, Michelle joins us to give an update on where things are with her nutritionally and physically. She’s in a really go...
2019-08-1300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!MINDSET - Our Top 10 Most Resonating Concepts of 2019!The 100 Day #BeYourBest Self-Optimisation Journey is almost done! A true Labour of love, and one I am so excited to share in Autumn 2019! Well, fresh out of some hyper-focussed writing time, Bryn swung by to get some of these thoughts out of my head, and on to the mics! Today, we focussed on the Top 10 aspects of mindset that are most resonating with us both currently 2019. The guidance that we need to give to ourselves, or the bigger priority ideas that are now starting to truly crystallise in how we are showing up. ...
2019-07-3000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Our Food Choices & Climate Change. The Science & Facts ~Frank MitloehnerIt’s time for something different today. AdapNation is all about helping you #BeYourBest, and nutrition has a massive impact on thriving or being diseased! But here’s the thing - nutrition has become so political, and there absolutely is an environmental impact when it comes to modern day food choices. But do we understand the problem correctly? Do we have our facts straight? The every day person would assume based on media conditioning, that the only solution is globally reducing meat consumption, with the holy grail being a Vegan diet. Is that true? Is there...
2019-07-2300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Neurotype Specific Supplementation Strategies ~Christian ThibaudeauThe one-and-only Christian Thibaudeau is back for a part 3 on Neurotyping! This time, we centre the discussion on supplementation strategies that help to either neurologically activate or inhibit or brains and bodies. Said another way, we explore Christian’s favourite supplements that help you get fired up as well as assisting with the critical role of recovery. It’s always a pleasure to talk with Christian. His weight training and neurochemistry wisdom is off the charts! He is an absolute legend, has a great sense of humour, and his deep experience and knowledge just drops off...
2019-07-1800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Frank Tufano on Ancestral Nutrition, Fighting Anti-Meat, His Carnivore Diet & much more!We’ve got the YouTube star Frank Tufano on the podcast today. He’s known for his mostly raw Carnivore nose-to-tail diet, his entertaining videos taking down vegan propaganda, his deep nutritional knowledge and his ancestral appreciation to living optimally within our modern day lives.  People that follow me on social know I can get triggered by the bombardment of vegan propaganda, and that I oppose the plant-based arguments posed around nutrition, animal suffering, and sustainability. That I feel we are all being duped for the benefit of profits and flawed ideology. So in a world...
2019-07-0900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!The Journey to Intuitive Wellness (& more!) ~Sal Di Stefano, Mind PumpSal Di Stefanois the lead host of the incredible and hugely popular health, fitness & lifestyle podcast show Mind Pump. With 22+ years experience and wisdom, Sal combines forces with Adam and Justin to make the most entertaining, original, raw and real podcast on all things to do with getting in shape, sharpening your mindset, being well and generally navigating modern life. Mind Pump & Sal inspired AdapNation’s creation, so it was a true privilege to be speaking with one of the Podcast Host greats. You’ll probably sense some of Steve’s fan boy love coming through!  
2019-07-0200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Entraining these SMALL Habits for GREATER Wellbeing ~Bryn JenkinsAlmost in every AdapNation episode, we attempt to take a BIG chunk out of one very specific subject, with the goal of deep thinking and exploring together. To double-click and really get intimate with the issue and solutions.  This episode is different. This episode is about all the SMALL things, that when stitched together make a BIG difference to physical and mental wellbeing. Bryn and Steve have a casual conversation where they call out the habits they have either mastered or are currently working on developing. For an easy going chat, you’ll be surprised how...
2019-06-2500 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Crazy LCHF Body Fat Experiment (!) & Healing the UK ~Sam FelthamThe movement of Low Carb Real Food dieting approaches is being embraced globally by health professionals who are seeing incredible results with their patients. As progressive healthcare and health-conscious individuals look to more deeply understand the mechanisms of Diabetes, Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Heart Disease, Hypertension and generally Metabolic Syndrome, many are landing on the idea that current lifestyle diseases are being triggered and fuelled by chronically elevated Insulin levels. Sam Feltham is one many UK-based health professionals who is attempting to educate and influence the British (and Global) Healthcare System into considering the LCHF way...
2019-06-1800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Veganism vs All, or Big Food vs Real Food?Food is so political and emotionally charged, albeit we don’t often stop to realise just how engulfed food actually is with politics. The reality is, food availability, production and choice has been a driving force behind a lot of our historical disputes and conflict. However, it does feel that the debate around food is reaching fever-pitch, and this is largely driven by the popularity and well-organised messaging of the growing vegan community. And whilst debate is healthy and necessary to advance and create better solutions, the vegan propaganda fuelled more by ideology and questionable / fa...
2019-06-1100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Brian Sanders: Exposing The Food Lies & Optimal Human NutritionIt’s time to UNLEARN Nutrition!  We're quickly coming to realise that much of what we’ve been taught and recommended when it comes to food is wrong. Many people believe we are doing the complete OPPOSITE to what is considered optimum human nutrition! What?! Yep - there are many many motives at play that drive the messaging and supply of food, and most of these motives are not in support of you and I. To explore this controversial but fascinating idea, we have the very talented Brian Sanders onto the Podcast. Brian quit...
2019-06-0400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Nick Cheadle - His Physique BIG Lessons, Blowing Up Social, Personal Life & Game Changing MyPhysiqueThis man is everywhere and synonymous with online fitness, yet he’s like a rare bird - impressive but difficult to get a real-life sighting! We’re talking about the one and only Nick Cheadle! Nick doesn’t perform many interviews, so we are in for a real treat. He’s been busy delivering so much value over the last few years, building his gym, and now preparing for the launch of a brand new game changing service called MyPhysique.io. With an overall online following totalling over 2.5 million, Nick is known for his Flexible Dieting m...
2019-05-2900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Our Human Evolutionary Mismatch! with Dr Stephen HusseyAs I continue on my journey of leading the best life possible, a common theme seems to keep coming up time and again. EVOLUTION. More specifically, it seems to be that it’s the Evolutionary Mismatch which is at the root cause of all our physical health, mental health and environmental issues we suffer with today. Through technology, power, money and the desire to control everything (including life and death itself), we’ve stumbled so far off the beaten track that we have alien-like new world views that ignore the prior 2 million years of human evolution.  As a...
2019-05-2100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Dr. Paul Saladino - Carnivore Diet for Optimal Wellness (part 2 of 2)NOTE: This is Part 2 of 2. Check out Episode #77 for Part 1. Have you noticed the emergence of the Carnivore Diet as of late? Is it a deliberate culture clash with the Vegan Community, a naive and neanderthal chest-beating F’ you to sustainability, animals, and human health, or just an excuse to eat the foods we like? Or, is there something to it? Dr. Paul Saladino combined with a burgeoning cohort of respectable doctors, scientists, anthropologists and nutritionists thinks there is. And it’s not just the academics - there is an expanding community of tens of thou...
2019-05-1600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Dr. Paul Saladino - Carnivore Diet for Optimal Wellness (part 1 of 2)NOTE: This is Part 1 of 2. Check out Episode #78 for Part 2 Have you noticed the emergence of the Carnivore Diet as of late? Is it a deliberate culture clash with the Vegan Community, a naive and neanderthal chest-beating F’ you to sustainability, animals, and human health, or just an excuse to eat the foods we like? Or, is there something to it? Dr. Paul Saladino combined with a burgeoning cohort of respectable doctors, scientists, anthropologists and nutritionists thinks there is. And it’s not just the academics - there is an expanding community of tens of thou...
2019-05-1400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Stuck In A Rut? + Our Fav Leg ExercisesThis conversation is about BEING STUCK IN A RUT. You know the story. You (or they) once we’re in good shape, you’ve been fitter, leaner and healthier previously, but things have slipped and you find yourself without the drive or momentum to get yourself out of the hole. We’ve all been there. But here’s the interesting thing - most people will say “I’m just stuck in a rut. I know what I need to do, but…”. What follows is varied, but typically has some aspect of past experience when they once lost weight...
2019-05-0800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!What To Eat Based on Your Neurotype with Christian ThibaudeauThis is part 2 to the hugely popular episode #65, where Christian Thibaudeau (aka Vin Diesel - haha) provided a deep intro into the science and utility of Neurotyping for Training and Nutrition. If you haven’t checked it out yet - you must, It’s gold! If #65 was gold, then this episode its PLATINUM! Honestly guys… be prepared to be blown away with science that makes sense and everyday usability to impact your mood, training, body, and life! In this episode, Christian goes deeper on how to manage your NUTRITION (and in part your supplementation) to work w...
2019-04-3000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!The Lifting App You Need! – with HeavySet Founder Daniel WoodThis episode is dedicated to the exciting collaboration and technical integration between AdapNation #HyperWorkouts and HeavySet iOS App. If you like weight training and want to make serious progress, you need good programming, consistency, sufficient nutrition and to progressively overload.  It sounds academic, and for many people intuitive. You need to lift increasingly heavier stuff more often to get bigger and stronger. However, training well and being deliberate with progressive overload is not straight forward. A great series of annual training blocks combined with a killer app that helps take care of all t...
2019-04-2400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Life With Diabetes - How to Manage & Thrive, with Phil GrahamDiabetes is the second most prevalent health condition globally, and continues to surge at epidemic proportions. Considered a modern lifestyle disease, it’s worth us all getting grounded on what Diabetes is, in the hope to prevent our health unknowingly declining, or to spot and successfully manage the condition.  So whilst you may not be clinically diagnosed with Type 2 or Type 1 Diabetes, there’s a very good chance that people you know will have the condition, and with naivety could become diabetic yourself. To tackle this critical topic, we managed to pin down the world renowned leader...
2019-04-1600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Falling off The WAGON! with Bryn JenkinsFALLING OFF THE WAGON - Yeah… its a universally understood term that we all recognise and can relate to. Basically, it’s time when we F up and the plan has gone to pot. We even erase the very existence of the plan and dig our heads in the sand.  It’s a very real thing. What separates achievers from non-achievers is their relationship with the wagon. In spite of the derailments, they crack on. In spite of the blips, they execute against their hopes, dreams and goals. But here’s an interesting thought. What about if...
2019-04-0900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Brian Keane - His Extreme Endurance Pivot, Social Media Biz & Mental ToughnessIf you’re a fan of Brian Keane, enjoy listening to extreme endurance experiences, love yourself a dose of mental toughness inspiration, looking for online business wisdom, or generally enjoy discovering new interesting self-improvement leaders… then this episode is 100% for you! Brian is a man of many talents. He has a hugely popular health and fitness show called The Brian Keane Podcast that regularly ranks in the Top 10 charts, he’s an author of two best-selling books, he’s in demand for public speaking gigs around the world, and has a range of online fitness programs. But th...
2019-04-0200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Making Your Work-life Healthier with Alex Hind (GoSweat CEO)Mental health and wellbeing is becoming a hot topic globally, as we grapple with the consequences of stress-inducing lifestyles, increasingly demanding jobs and lack of mental down time. And yes, your health and wellness is on you to own, but employers and market makers have a big role to play in how they shape societal norms and pressures.  So, on a consistent thread of self-optimisation, we focus this episode on the employer, and how prioritising wellness and wellbeing could have a profound impact to their companies performance. After all, happy and healthy employees produce better w...
2019-03-2600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Power of Relationships, Your Ego & Gratitude (with Bryn Jenkins)Off the back of reading Game Changers by Dave Asprey, we’ve been noodling over the top life priorities that came from interviewing 450 successful leaders on Bulletproof Radio. Perhaps surprisingly, the aggregated data suggested the Top Priorities for life success were (1) Nutrition, (2) Relationships, (3) Self-Awareness, (4) Exercise and (5) Sleep. 100% aligned with our priorities at AdapNation, and great to see the fundamentals are considered the most impactful to success.   That said, we’ve not covered Relationships in much detail on the podcast. The value of building up a real network and nurturing your relationships for overall satis...
2019-03-1900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Women's Q&A with Bret Contreras (The Glute Guy)This episode is a BIG DEAL! We’ve got the one and only Bret Contreras (aka The Glute Guy) on the mics to answer some female listener questions regarding training and getting in great shape. Bret is a sport scientist, a distinguished strength & conditioning coach, author, prolific online writer and an inventor. Yes, this man single handedly designed, promoted and made popular the Hip Thrust and the large arsenal of glute training work you see everywhere today. 12.5 years ago Bret invented the Hip Thrust, and since then he’s gone from strength to strength. With over...
2019-03-1200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Sculpting Your Body & Mind with Anton KostalasLet’s face it, the biggest reason people work out is because they want to look as good as they can - clothed and naked. Or at least, that’s people’s why to getting started. And if you want to look great, you should invest in learning from reputable people that have both the personal wisdom, trustworthiness and the results to prove it.   Cue in Anton Kostalas! Within only a few years he has mastered his body, his strength and become that trusted voice for many aspiring men and women. As a seasone...
2019-03-0500 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!The Carnivore Diet - Broadening the Discussion with Dr. Shawn BakerOff the back of #Veganuary, it’s important to keep the discussion of world-wide health, personal performance and sustainability going.  To do that we’ve invited Dr. Shawn Baker on to the podcast to talk about the Carnivore diet - a seemingly opposed diet that seeks to serve a very similar purpose... Interestingly, the Vegan movement is not the only lens through which to look at the problems we face. In actual fact, the moral, ethical and emotionally charged dogma that comes with much of the current vegan message is perhaps preventing us from seeing the b...
2019-02-2600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Optimise for Your Neurotype with Christian ThibaudeauJust wow! Be prepared to have you mind blown several times in this podcast, as we hear from the incredible Christian Thibaudeau on understanding who we are based on our Neurotype. Christian has been coaching elite athletes across 28 different sports and general population face to face and online fro over 20 years. With over 600+ articles on T-Nation, three best selling strength and conditioning books and a huge video and article presence all over the internet, Christian is one of the top leaders globally in his field, and comes with a unique blend of experience, capability and scientific smarts. 
2019-02-1900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Which should I do - Strength or Hypertrophy Training?This is the kind of discussion and set of facts I wish heard many years ago, prior to even lifting my first set of weights. There is so much confusion as it relates to the ‘best’ way to train in the gym to get bigger and stronger - part by design from the industry, and part because there are dogmatic folk who just believe in their method.  So, this conversation attempts to lay some solid foundational knowledge, so you can understand the difference between true Strength Training vs Hypertrophy training, including the benefits, distinctions, similarities, use c...
2019-02-1200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!A Sleep Masterclass with Nick Littlehales, Elite Athlete Sleep CoachA long one, but well worth the listen as Nick Littlehales drops some profound knowledge bombs about sleep and recovery! Nick Littlehales is a sleep coach to world-class athletes, is an author, runs a successful sleep coaching service to the masses and is a crusader of Sleep, with 22 yers under his belt. Though my journey of self-optimisation, I stumbled across just how much I was being let down by being chronically sleep deprived. Running on fumes and adrenaline, wearing myself out, making myself sick, and being a shadow of my true self.    ...
2019-02-0500 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Eating Habits, Cravings & Food Environment with Tom BainbridgeToday, we’re joined by Tom Bainbridge who talks through the fascinating topic of eating habits, cravings, addictions, decision making and controlling our food environment. Getting your head around this topic could have a huge impact not only on your body goals, but how you go about managing your life through good habits whilst replacing bad habits and cravings. Of course, resolve and having a strong enough why is the driving force behind sustained commitment to change,but, at a physiological and hormonal level our subconscious is being directed to act in ways that could be detrimental to...
2019-01-2900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Muscle For Life Podcast Interviewing Steve on his Life TransformationThis episode was recorded initially on Mike Matthews top-ranking podcast Muscle For Life, and given the episodes popularity, we thought you’d like to hear it too.  Steve has undergone quite the body, career and life transformation over the last couple years. It’s those step changes in his life that lead to the founding of AdapNation and Steve’s utter focus on helping you #BeYourBest.    And if the truth be told, it was Mike’s work - specifically his book Bigger Leaner Stronger, that was the catalyst for all this change. So, this episod...
2019-01-2200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Mike Matthews Talks Business & Offers lnsight Into His 8-Figure Fitness EmpireThe enthusiasm for starting up small businesses is at an all time high, given the value of the internet and social media platforms. That said, most people fail to make anything out of it. However, the opportunity and resources are out there, and we are definitely in the era of small agile and more relatable businesses taking share of the market. One person who has and is capitalising incredibly well from the opportunity is Mike Matthews.  Mike Matthews is a self-made fitness and publishing entrepreneur, whose 5 year old businesses turnover 8 figures annually whilst still having s...
2019-01-1500 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Understanding Your Personality & Training Neurotype for Long-Term Habit ChangeNew Year. New You. Right? Well, yes and no.  What motivates action and defines our personality is pretty hard-wired by about 5 years old. Sorry if you don’w want to hear it, but you can’t change who you are. But you CAN change how you act, if you first understand who you are - including what makes you tick and your inherent ‘weaknesses’.  As so many people make a New Years Resolution that involves fitness, getting in shape and general health, this episodes touches on two critical self-awareness aspects that if understood could be m...
2019-01-0800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Ben Coomber - Health, Happiness, Achievement & Balance with UK's Leading NutritionistA fantastic interview with the well-known UK health & fitness leader Ben Coomber.  Ben is one of the top UK Nutritionist leaders and general leader in the UK Health & Fitness Space, with 12 years under his belt and a strong social media following. If you’re a PT or Fitness Professional, it’s very likely that you would have heard of Ben Coomber. His Podcast Ben Coomber Radio is often featured as the iTunes Number 1 UK Health Podcast. His fantastic supplement Awesome Supplements makes the best tasting Vegan protein globally, and continues to go from strength to stren...
2019-01-0100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Xmas Mindset Special - Reflecting, Visualising & Planning For A Great YearMERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! I hope the break with friends and family has/was everything you hoped it would be, and you’ve taken the time to decompress and have fun. For many, this extended break that we share with most of the country gives us a unique time to to not be owned by work pressure, and perhaps reflect on the year, as well as consider the future.  This episode is intended to support and relate to this common space we find ourselves in at this time fo the year, by asking some tho...
2018-12-2500 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Have You Achieved Your Body Goals This Year? If Not, Why?Transforming your body is logically pretty straight forward, and much of the science and process in making the changes you want is well understood in the fitness space.  However, so many people struggle to achieve their ideal body shape. Why? Getting 50-80% there can come quite quickly, especially when you have momentum and rhythm on your side. But going from good to great is reserved for the very few. Those that have a strong enough WHY, and have the mental strength to do what it takes over the long-term. Psychologically we’re so com...
2018-12-1800 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Lamorna Hollingsworth on Women's Nutrition, Weight Management & Modern-Day Body & Health BattlesLamorna offers a refreshing and highly relatable perspective to the needs and struggles many ladies face when it comes to getting in shape and being healthy.  Whilst men and women are equal in every measure, and can achieve pretty much all the same things, the tone of discussion, coaching and support is often different when helping ladies achieve their health and body goals. The logical, metrics-based, obsessive nature that men can often express when they get into the training and nutrition isn’t always what women want to hear, or get motivation from. In actual fact, for man...
2018-12-1100 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Tom O'Bryan - Causes Behind The Explosion of Autoimmune & Brain Diseases, & How To Take Back ControlIn a world where the new “normal" is a pretty sad state of affairs, there is an alarming increase in diseases, cancers, cognitive decline, obesity and general decline in quality of life and health. Fortunately there are leaders in the functional medical space that are looking at the WHOLE system. Not just the heart, or brain, or liver, or stomach -  but EVERYTHING. The interplay between the entire body, and it’s response to our environment, lifestyle, food and mindset.   Dr Tom O’Bryan is one of those global leaders.   A holistic pra...
2018-12-0400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Addressing Joint or Muscular Pain & Elliot Hulse's Meditation CampMuscular, tendon or joint pain can be so restrictive and uncomfortable, and can often lead us to believing we are ageing and/or broken. That it’s a fact of life that needs accepting, or something like surgery is needed. However, a huge percentage of body pain is reversible, and is a message that there is some dysfunction or imbalance in the body that needs addressing. Work out the root cause, do some corrective strength and mobility work, and much more often than expected, you can return to full and pain free function.  If you wan...
2018-11-2700 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Mind Pump's Adam Schafer - Building a Digital Fitness Business, Personal Passions, Hard Home Truths & His Deepest AspirationsAdam Schafer takes the time out of Mind Pump’s crazy Podcast and content creation schedule to hang out for a little bit, and give us a behind-the-scenes discussion of Mind Pump’s founding and their business operation today, as well as getting real personal on a couple fronts. So, if you’re a fan of Mind Pump, have aspirations to scale a digital business, or generally are interested in what makes great minds tick, this is the episode to check out. And if you don’t know, Mind Pump is one of the global leaders...
2018-11-2200 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Ed Djafer - From Moobs to Top Online Coach, Author, Physique Competitor & pioneering 30mins Hypertrophy WorkoutsEd Djafer fell in love with fitness in his early twenties, in response to being deeply saddened by his confidence-destroying physique. Many of us have had this low moments too, when we resolve to change, and enough is enough.  As an ongoing student of fitness and running fitness businesses over the last 10 years, Ed has transformed his body and confidence and built a successful PT and online coaching business. He’s competed in Physique competitions five times, and is also an author of a fitness book called The Muscle & Hustle Method. If you’re looking for c...
2018-11-2000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Bryn's Exposé: His Semi-Private Gym, Authority Issues, Developing Masculinity, 2018 Struggles/Growth & Raw Personal FeedbackWhen’s the last time you've asked for really honest and raw feedback, from someone who knows you well? About your strengths, your weaknesses, and the things they don’t like so much? When’s the last time you reflected on how you are showing up, and whether you are truly happy with how you handle yourself today?  These are tough questions, and it takes courage to be exposed to some home truths. But these home truths could catapult you into a new exciting part of your life, where you become version 2.0.   Well...
2018-11-1300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Are Wearable Devices & Health Tracking Tech Worth It, & Steve's Magic Tech Experience in Disney World!Is it worth considering a wearable device such as a watch or ring, or get into the data and insights from these health-related monitoring and tracking applications? That’s what we get into in this episode, as we explore the impact wearable tech and tracking apps have had on Steve’s training, wellness, nutrition and day-to-day life over the last couple of years, and the potential of for this space over the coming years. The reality is, people have, and can continue to manage their lives, health and body shape without tech, data and added complexity. That said...
2018-11-0600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Michelle's Experience Bulking to Fix Her Metabolism & Recompose Her Body ShapeShe’s back again, after popular demand! Michelle Katasi joins this podcast to have an open an honest discussion about her experience of recently going on a ‘Bulk’ - a mild calorie surplus whilst progressively overloading with Weight Training.  It’s a controversial approach that is met with huge initial resistance, as the mere idea of purposely eating more calories than you need for a woman goes against all the media and social conditioning related to having a ‘good' body.  However, there comes a point in time for ladies where the downward spiral of Eat Less Move Mo...
2018-10-3000 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Managing Training Consistency, Periodisation, Frequency & Intensity, plus Steve's Progress on OCT-18 #HyperWorkoutsFOUR key variables to making deliberate progress in the gym - Training Consistency, Training Frequency, Training Intensity and Progressive Overload. These are hotly debated and researched aspects to training, which can lead to much confusion and uncertainty for most gym goers. This episode looks to bring you up to speed with these concepts, the latest research and how to practically consider these principles within your training programming.    That, combined with the release of our 9th #HyperWorkouts Training Block for the year, spurred us on to having this informative and personal look into our own training re...
2018-10-2300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Our Go-To Health & Fitness Apps, & the iPhone's 'Screen Time' to Manage UsageThe rapid advancement of usable everyday technology can be so liberating and enabling, and at the same time be so destructive when it comes to productivity and happiness.   Specifically, as we talk about Smart Phones, use and dependancy is spiralling out of control. That said, if you are mindful and leverage the latest features and apps, you can pull out so much goodness from your phone whilst controlling your use. That’s the essence of our discussion today.    First part of our chat talks about the latest release of iOS with an insightful and p...
2018-10-1600 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Deep Dive Into Bodyweight Training, The Elon Musk Interview & Empathy LevelsThis is a Bodyweight Training focussed discussion, where we look to understand this space, it’s popularity, it’s application, as well as the pros and cons. So, if you really like doing bodyweight training at home, or feel it’s a great way to get started on your health and body transformation journey, then you should definitely listen to this episode with Bryn and Steve.   Before we get started on the main topic, we do have 20min chat about the Elon Musk Podcast interview with Joe Rogan, and the marvellous strangeness of Elon. He’s a weird...
2018-10-0900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Addictive Foods & How They Could Be Holding Back Your Body Goals - Part 2Sure, losing weight and achieving the best body you deserve has a lot to do with your emotional and logical commitment to the goal and process, through sheer determination, willpower and grit.  That said, too often in the fitness and food industry, the idea of food addiction is dismissed as a lazy excuse and lack of willpower. From personal experience, I disagree. Food Addiction is a real thing, and needs to be addressed as part of a plan to losing and managing bodyweight.   This discussion is broken into 2 Episodes (#43 & #44) where we look to cov...
2018-10-0400 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Cardio Pro and Con Deep Dive, YouTube Sensations & the AdapNation PhotoshootIn this Episode, we take a deep dive into the controversy surrounding Cardio. Should you include it as part of getting fit, healthy and in shape? Does Cardio deserve to be demonised as much as it has been? What are the Pros and Cons of Cardio? If weight control, weight loss and developing a great body are your primary goals, what are AdapNation's recommendations? No dogma. Some good banter. Our personal experiences with Cardio. A content rich episode where we hope you will be well informed on how to build cardio work into your wokout...
2018-01-2300 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!Who is Bryn? Who is Steve? What's AdapNation About?In this episode - We get things moving by speaking about getting AdapNation off the ground and Bryn’s wedding - Then we spoke about the why behind AdapNation, what we stand for and how we think we will realise our goals - We then share our back stories from kids to today - it goes deep, and warning, we meander off track a few times! But its warts and all, and helps you understand what makes the man. - That flows into how Bryn and I got connected, and the for...
2018-01-0900 minAdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!
AdapNation: all things Self-Optimisation!AdapNation - New Health, Fitness & Mindset Podcast - IntroIn this Podcast, we open up our Podcast show AdapNation, an all-new British podcast on all things to do with optimising your health, body and mind. A short introduction into AdapNation.io and what we aim to broadcast in 2018. Hosted by Steve Katasi & Bryn Jenkins.
2018-01-0200 min