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The Better Human ProjectBHP 117: Jennifer Martineau | Feedback, Behavior Change, & NetworkingJennifer Martineau is an author, researcher, executive leader, TEDx speaker, women’s leadership coach, facilitator, and consultant with a focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity. This is a fantastic conversation that covers leadership in ways rarely discussed – a must listen for anyone striving to become a better leader or human. Just take a look at the keywords that popped up from the transcription of Jennifer’s audio: leadership, women, organizational development, feedback, simulation, weak signals, behaviors, culture, barriers… What you’ll hear: The value of feedback – AND how to create feedback rich environments...
2022-12-0145 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways | Jennifer Martineau – Ep. #117In this podcast version of TLDR, we’ve got 3 big takeaways from our interview with leadership coach and author Jennifer Martineau on episode #117 of The Better Human Project Podcast. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Follow Jennifer Martineau: Leap & Inspire Global Website  | Linked IN  Jennifer’s book, Kick Some Glass: 10 Ways Women Succeed At Work On Their Own Terms Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan Munsey | Website | Instagram Get Ryan’s newsletter, The Pursuit Read or listen to Ryan’s book, F*ck Your Feelings on Amazon or Audible Fuel The Pursuit: Website | Instagr...
2022-11-3009 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways | Dr. Mark Cheng – Ep. #116In this podcast version of TLDR, I’m sharing my 3 big takeaways from our interview with Dr. Mark Cheng on episode #116 of The Better Human Project Podcast. When it comes to understanding how our minds and bodies perform, very people know as much as Dr. Mark Cheng. He’s a licensed acupuncturist, the creator of Beachbody’s #TaiCheng workout program, the creator of K3 Combat systems, and he’s a Master Instructor for StrongFirst (the leading Kettlebell training system) – and that’s not even his full resume! PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & R...
2022-11-1708 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 116: Dr. Mark Cheng | Move, Feel and Live BetterWhen it comes to understanding how our minds and bodies perform, very few people know as much as Dr. Mark Cheng. He’s a licensed acupuncturist, the creator of Beachbody’s #TaiCheng workout program, the creator of K3 Combat systems, and he’s a Master Instructor for StrongFirst (the leading Kettlebell training system) – and that’s not even his full resume! Through a lifetime of passion, learning, honing, refining, and distilling methods and practices of both the western and eastern world, Dr. Mark Cheng has developed a system that helps everyone from the office jock to top per...
2022-11-171h 05The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways | Oscar Trimboli – Ep. #115In this podcast version of TLDR, I’m sharing my 3 big takeaways from our interview with former Microsoft Marketing Director and listening expert, Oscar Trimboli on episode #115 of The Better Human Project Podcast. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Follow Oscar Trimboli Website | Podcast | LinkedIN | YouTube Deep Listening Book Use this code 2022TBHP at www.listeningquiz.com or this link https://listeningquiz.com/?EC=2022TBHP to receive the 5 page report normally $20 for free Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan Munsey | Website | Instagram Get Ryan’s newsletter, The Pursuit Read or listen to Ryan’s b...
2022-11-0809 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 115: Oscar Trimboli | The Hidden Key to Better Communication and LeadershipOscar Trimboli is a 30 year veteran of the marketing and technology industries. A former Marketing Director for Microsoft, he is now a leading authority on listening, making him a highly sought after consultant for the likes of Google, PayPal, Reebok, HSBC and others. A writer, speaker, and host of an award-winning podcast, Oscar is passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces and cultures around the world. His research on listening includes work with chairs, boards of directors, executive teams, and global organization and has over 14,000 data points from...
2022-11-081h 10The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways | Dr. Perry Nickelston – Ep. #114In this podcast version of TLDR, I’m sharing my 3 big takeaways from our interview with Dr. Perry Nickelston (aka, Stop Chasing Pain) on BHP #114 – including: Pain is a protective mechanism, not a punishment We don’t grow when we’re comfortable It’s all connected – all the body’s systems are interrelated Catch the full interview on Episode #114 of the BHP HERE on the blog post. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Follow Stop Chasing Pain: Instagram | YouTube | Website Lymphatic & other Mojo Events with Dr. Perry Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan...
2022-10-1008 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 114: Dr. Perry Nickelston | Stop Chasing PainPerry Nickelston, DC, NKT, FMS, SFMA, is a Chiropractic Physician with primary focus on Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and he runs one of my favorite Instagram accounts – Stop Chasing Pain. He is one of the leading practitioners in self care education for chronic pain and inflammation, with a focus on lymphatics, blood flow, and the vagus nerve. If you have any kind of nagging pain or injuries, this is a MUST-LISTEN episode! Some of the topics Perry and Ryan discuss: Every man over 35 needs to pay attention to THI...
2022-10-101h 25The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways | John Barklow – Ep. #113In this podcast version of TLDR, we look at 3 powerful takeaways from our interview with John Barklow on BHP #113 – including: Passion as a prerequisite for high performance culture Earn your right to be there. Every day. Yesterday doesn’t matter – only our actions today. 2 tips for more effective communications Catch the full interview on Episode #113 of the BHP or CLICK HERE for the blog post. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Follow John Barklow: Knowledge From Storms | Instagram | YouTube | Sitka – Technical Gear for Outdoor Adventures & Hunting John on Jack Carr’s Danger Clo...
2022-09-3008 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 113: John Barklow | Navy SEAL Instructor on Mindset and LeadershipDuring his distinguished 26-year military career, John Barklow was the lead instructor at the Navy SEAL’s cold weather training facility in Kodiak, Alaska. Now he’s the head of product for the big game hunting division of Sitka, one of the largest technical clothing companies in the world. For over two decades John has: Taught the skills & mindset required to live in remote wilderness Trained Search & Rescue teams and Special Operations units how to thrive in dynamic mountain environments Developed clothing & equipment systems for the military & hunting industries Hunted, skied & climbed in some of t...
2022-09-2959 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways | Jay Ferruggia – Ep. #112In this podcast version of TLDR, we look at 3 powerful takeaways from our interview with Jay Ferruggia on BHP #112 – including the importance of our inner circle (and how to elevate yours), the biological cost of our fitness practices, and how to build confidence (daily). Catch the full interview on Episode #112 of the BHP or CLICK HERE for the blog post. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Follow Jay Ferruggia: Website | Podcast | Instagram Jay’s previous appearance on the BHP (BHP #26) Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan Munsey | Website | Instagram Get Ryan’s...
2022-09-2108 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 112: Jay Ferruggia | No B.S. Fitness & Life AdviceJay Ferruggia is the OG of the strength and fitness industry. The host of the Renegade Strength show, Jay joins us to share his 25+ years of experience, and spit the uncensored truth on what it takes to build a strong body, unbeatable mind, and epic life. Jay has been featured on ESPN and CBS, is a consultant for MLB, NFL, and WWE athletes, and wrote The Hardgainer Column for 10 years in Men’s Fitness Magazine. If you’re afraid of hard truths, growth, and/or carbs, this probably isn’t the show for you – o...
2022-09-211h 13The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways | Tony Blauer – Ep. #1114 Takeaways from our interview with Tony Blauer on BHP 111 – including our default neural & behavioral patterns, the myth of “no fear”, and self-awareness as a superpower. Catch the full interview HERE, or scroll in your podcast directory to BHP #111. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Get more of Tony: Instagram | Substack Newsletter signup | KNOW FEAR podcast | Main website Listen to our previous interview with Tony on BHP #29 Free guide MAKING FRIENDS WITH FEAR The GARAGE GYM SELF-DEFENSE – Online training with Coach Blauer ESSENTIALS OF PERSONAL SAFETY...
2022-09-1408 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 111: Tony Blauer | Self-Awareness as a SuperpowerTony Blauer is a legendary personal safety and fear management expert. Tony has 4 decades of experience in teaching about martial arts, personal safety, fear management, at the highest levels, and he is particularly well-versed in the the science of fear, fear management, and performance. Anytime we get together, we love to dive deep on the psychology and physiology of fear, movement, behaviors, performance, etc – and this conversation is no exception. What You’ll Hear: “Be careful what you practice, you might get good at the wrong thing” Practice vs. Training The importance of neuro...
2022-09-141h 43The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways | Vinnie Tortorich – Ep. #110Key takeaways from our interview with health and fitness expert Vinnie Tortorich on Episode #110 of the BHP – including integrity, getting our ducks in a row, and the importance of a big aerobic base for performance and longevity. For the full interview, check out Episode 110, or click HERE. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Save 20% on Ultra Fat from Vinnie’s NSNG Foods --> Use the code MUNSEY Vinnie’s Website | Book | Podcast | Instagram Documentary Films Fat Fat 2 Beyond Impossible Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan M...
2022-09-0608 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 110: Vinnie Tortorich | How To Succeed in Health, Fitness, Business & LifeVinnie Tortorich is an icon in the health and fitness industry. In his 40-year career, he’s been a model, celebrity trainer, best-selling author of Fitness Confidential, top-rated podcast host, and he’s the creator of several health-focused documentaries, including: Fat, Fat 2, and Beyond Impossible. Vinnie is a dynamic speaker who possesses a wealth of information and experience. Join us for this terrific episode as we go beyond the books and films for a conversation that you’ll only get here on the BHP! What You’ll Hear: Becoming a dynamic speaker Why we s...
2022-09-061h 15The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways: Hunter McWaters Interview (BHP 109)The podcast version of TLDR, our takeaways episode for Episode #109 with Hunter McWaters focuses on networking, spiritual practices, asking for help, and more. Full interview is HERE. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Follow Hunter: The Hunter’s Quest Podcast | Instagram | Website YouTube videos on Gritty Channel Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan Munsey | Website | Instagram Get Ryan’s newsletter, The Pursuit Read or listen to Ryan’s book, F*ck Your Feelings on Amazon or Audible Fuel The Pursuit: Website | Inner Circle | Instagram Master Your Mind Online Course BHP Supporter...
2022-08-3108 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 109: Hunter McWaters | Overcoming Addiction + Creating Your Dream JobWhen he’s not filming some of the biggest names in the hunting industry, Hunter McWaters is a husband, father, and podcaster who focuses on hunting, spiritual formation, and fitness. His podcast, The Hunter’s Quest is quickly becoming one of the best in the hunting space, and his videos can be seen on some of the largest western hunting YouTube channels, including Elk Shape and Gritty. In this episode, Hunter candidly discusses his addictions and how he overcame them, as well as his atypical success in the business world, and more…including networking, and how to...
2022-08-311h 05The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Takeaways: Hassan Kamel Interview (BHP 108)4 Takeaways from our interview with Hassan Kamel on BHP 108 – including why we shouldn’t “tone it down”, the 3 levels of empathy, and drivers/drainers. For the full interview, check out Episode 108, or click HERE. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. Links & Resources Want Hassan & Ryan to work with you/your team? Email us here. OKA Website OKA Leadership Development Offerings & Workshops EQi-2.0 HRG: Hardiness Resilience Gauge Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan Munsey | Website | Instagram Get Ryan’s newsletter, The Pursuit Read or listen to Ryan’s book, F*ck Your Feelings on Amazon or Aud...
2022-08-2408 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 108: Hassan Kamel | Emotional Intelligence & Developing LeadersHassan Kamel has been developing leaders and organizations for several decades. He is a Master Trainer, skilled facilitator, experienced executive coach and OD consultant with a strong background in leadership development, experiential learning and R.O.P.E.S. (Reality Oriented Personal Experiential Scenarios). Frequent topics include communications, conflict management, leadership development, decision making, culture change, self-awareness and managing or leading change. Hassan holds a BS and an MS in Biology with focus in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University.  He resides in northern Virginia. Our conversation in this podcast f...
2022-08-241h 31The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 106: Dr. Russell Jaffe | Thriving In The 21st CenturyThe one and only Dr. Russell Jaffe is our first 3-time guest on the Better Human Project podcast. Dr. Jaffe is an internist and immunologist. He is board certified in clinical pathology, with subspecialty board certification in chemical pathology and he is a Fellow of the following medical societies: ASCP, ACAAI, ACN, ASIP, and FRSM. A pioneer of integrative medicine, Dr. Jaffe discusses the importance of his latest book, Thriving in The 21st Century, and outlines a few easy to implement practices that everyone can employ to optimize health, happiness, and longevity. What...
2022-05-031h 24The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 104: Jay Scott | Outfitter, Real Estate Investor, & Podcast HostJay Scott is an Outfitter, Real Estate Investor and host of the #1 Western Hunting and Fishing podcast, The Jay Scott Outdoors podcast. Jay has been a professional hunting guide for 26 years, helping clients pursue deer, elk, sheep, and turkey in Mexico, as well as Colorado, Arizona, and just about every other state in the American west. While Jay is an amazing wealth of knowledge in the hunting and fishing worlds, our focus for this conversation is more on lifestyle design, networking, and finding unique ways to build (read: finance) the life we want for ourselves.
2022-05-0356 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 100: Mark Healey | Performing Under PressureMark Healey is a professional big waver surfer, spear fisherman and bowhunter. In this episode we examine Mark’s thoughts and routines in those moments of high pressure - the one’s where he’s teetering on the edge of control/panic to find out how he finds a way to perform under pressure. We cover: What it's like to free dive with 100+ hammerheads at more than 100 feet deep How to hold your breath underwater for 6 minutes! Keeping the joy in your passion when it’s also your profession Controlling your fear/panic response Breathing to improve...
2021-03-251h 25The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 099: Robert Sikes | Keto Bricks, Business, and Keto BodybuildingRobert Sikes, aka Keto Savage, is the founder of the world famous Keto Brick - a staple in my diet when I'm ketogenic, and one of my "don't leave home without them" backpacking foods. He's also a professional bodybuilder, despite not eating a carbohydrates for the last 6 years. In this episode of the Better Human Project, we cover building businesses, building muscle without carbohydrates, keto questions, hunting, nature and more. PRESS PLAY to tune in. Links & Resources Get your Keto Bricks here Follow Robert: Website | YouTube | Keto Savage Podcast | Instagram Follow Keto B...
2021-01-181h 02The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 099: Robert Sikes | Keto Bricks, Business and Keto BodybuildingRobert Sikes, aka Keto Savage, is the founder of the world famous Keto Brick – a staple in my diet when I’m ketogenic, and one of my “don’t leave home without them” backpacking foods. He’s also a professional bodybuilder, despite not eating a carbohydrates for the last 6 years. In this episode of the Better Human Project, we cover building businesses, building muscle without carbohydrates, keto questions, hunting, nature and more. PRESS PLAY to tune in. Links & Resources Get your Keto Bricks here Follow Robert: Website | YouTube | Keto Savage Podcast | Instagram Follow Keto B...
2021-01-181h 02The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 098: Brian BarneyBrian Barney is a world class bowhunter, host of Eastman's Hunting and Fly fishing podcasts, a business owner, father and husband. He's one of the hardest working, most positive humans you'll ever meet, and his passion and drive are absolutely contagious.   Links & Resources Brian Barney on Instagram | Eastman's Elevated Podcast Eastman’s Hunting on YouTube | Instagram | Outdoor Channel 3 videos next year: Nev., Idaho & Dan’s MT buck BLUblox.com
2020-12-101h 31The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 098: Brian Barney | Bowhunting and Living With A Full HeartBrian Barney is a world class bowhunter, host of Eastman’s Hunting and Fly fishing podcasts, a business owner, father and husband. He’s one of the hardest working, most positive humans you’ll ever meet, and his passion and drive are absolutely contagious. Man, this was an awesome conversation with a passionate human. We talk about Brian’s career path as a bowhunter, how he’s built multiple businesses doing what he loves, and we touch on some valuable lessons with massive transfer to every area of life, including: Hard work is rewarded Do what you love C...
2020-12-101h 31The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 082: Colorado and Montana Hunt RecapI spent 17 days in the mountains of Colorado and Montana chasing elk. Here’s the recap. I’ll take you behind the scenes in hunt camp, dish on the realities of hunting public land during the elk migration, what it’s like to be stuck on mountain during a whiteout blizzard, talk mindset, explain the “pack out” and more… PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. P.S. Interested in starting hunting? Or planning your first DIY hunt out west? Click HERE to submit your questions for a future episode on the BHP covering these topics. ...
2020-11-2635 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 082: Colorado & Montana Hunt RecapI spent 17 days in the mountains of Colorado and Montana chasing elk. Here's the recap. I'll take you behind the scenes in hunt camp with 10 guys, dish on the realities of hunting public land during the elk migration, what it's like to be stuck on mountain during a whiteout blizzard, talk mindset, explain the "pack out" and more... PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN. P.S. Interested in starting hunting? Or planning your first DIY hunt out west? Click HERE to submit your questions for a future episode on the BHP covering these topics.
2020-11-2635 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 097: Infrared Saunas | Mitochondrial Health, NASA, and Light TherapyEverything you need to know about Infrared Saunas. A few weeks ago I posted a picture of our new in-home Infrared Sauna and it led to a ton of questions about the make, model, specs, and why we chose the one we chose… So I invited Corey Smee & Dan Koven from Health Mates Saunas onto the BHP to help me with some of the details. We talk about the benefits of Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna use: Boosts recovery Aids in pain relief Clears metabolic waste products Heavy metal detoxification Immune support Exercise mi...
2020-11-051h 05The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 097: Infrared Saunas | Mitochondrial Health, NASA, and Light TherapyEverything you need to know about Infrared Saunas. A few weeks ago I posted a picture of our new in-home Infrared Sauna and it led to a ton of questions about the make, model, specs, and why we chose the one we chose… So I invited Corey Smee & Dan Koven from Health Mates Saunas onto the BHP to help me with some of the details. We talk about the benefits of Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna use: Boosts recovery Aids in pain relief Clears metabolic waste products Heavy metal detoxification Immune support Exercise mi...
2020-11-051h 05The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 096: Marcus Aurelius Anderson | The Gift of AdversityWhile preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army Light Infantry, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he’d never walk or use his hands again. After months of anger and suicidal depression, having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen. ...
2020-10-291h 18The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 096: Marcus Aurelius Anderson | The Gift of AdversityWhile preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army Light Infantry, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he’d never walk or use his hands again. After months of anger and suicidal depression, having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen. ...
2020-10-291h 18The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 095: Andy Mant | BLUblox, Sleep, Blue Light and Light HygieneAndy Mant is the Founder and Director of BLUblox, and he's on the BHP this week to help us understand and navigate the impact light has on every cell in our body. I'm aware that blue light and blue blocking glasses can be an overplayed topic. Trust me, this isn't your run of the mill blue light podcast and Andy is not your typical entrepreneur trying to make a quick buck on a slow to die fad. Light has profound impacts our lives. In fact, every cell in our bodies is impacted by light. Light...
2020-10-221h 10The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 095: Andy Mant | BLUblox, Sleep, Blue Light and Light HygieneAndy Mant is the Founder and Director of BLUblox, and he’s on the BHP this week to help us understand and navigate the impact light has on every cell in our body. I’m aware that blue light and blue blocking glasses can be an overplayed topic. Trust me, this isn’t your run of the mill blue light podcast and Andy is not your typical entrepreneur trying to make a quick buck on a slow to die fad. Light has profound impacts our lives. In fact, every cell in our bodies is impacted by lig...
2020-10-221h 10The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 081: UPDATE | We're Back!We've been away for a few weeks, but we're back! This BHP Short is a long overdue update to fill you on the latest happenings, new changes, and a preview of upcoming episodes. In This Episode: BHP Updates: Why I've been silent/what's happening New BHP Sponsorship Upcoming episodes Andy Mant at BLUblox Health Mates Saunas Ry & Ry episodes: Ryland's SF & CHI projects Ryan's TRT experience Brain Barney Marcus Aurelius Anderson and more... Send in your guest suggestions HERE Decreasing social media usage Tips to regain control & establish a humane relationship with technology (Link...
2020-10-1520 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 081: UPDATE | We’re Back!We’ve been away for a few weeks, but we’re back! This BHP Short is a long overdue update to fill you on the latest happenings, new changes, and a preview of upcoming episodes. In This Episode: BHP Updates: Why I’ve been silent/what’s happening New BHP Sponsorship Upcoming episodes Andy Mant at BLUblox Health Mates Saunas Ry & Ry episodes: Ryland’s SF & CHI projects Ryan’s TRT experience Brain Barney Marcus Aurelius Anderson and more… Send in your guest suggestions HERE Decreasing social media usage Tips to regain control & establish a humane relat...
2020-10-1520 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 094: Patrick McKeown | Nasal Breathing to Improve Health, Fitness, and SleepPatrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage, joins us for a jam-packed hour where we cover everything from breathing basics, to masterclass and instructor level concepts that will help us: Reduce breathlessness during physical exercise Increase oxygen delivery to the brain Improve sleep Boost concentration Regulate emotions & remain focused under stress Support immunity & overall health, and more We cover how something as seemingly simple as breath can impact so many areas of our lives, the ideal breath, BOLT scores (and how to improve them), improving sleep and brain function, and some breathing exercises to improve CO2 tolerance...
2020-09-031h 08The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 093: Scott Carney | The Wedge, Forgoing Comfort & Restoring Our Innate ResilienceScott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist who has worked in some of the most dangerous and unlikely corners of the world. He is the New York Times bestselling author of What Doesn’t Kill Us and his latest book, The Wedge explores our relationships with comfort, consciousness, and death while providing valuable tools to moderate our behaviors in the moments between stimulus and response, and to restore our innate resilience. In this episode: How our current lives are at odds with our biology (and what we can do about it) "We've chosen th...
2020-08-271h 00The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 093: Scott Carney | The Wedge, Forgoing Comfort & Restoring Our Innate ResilienceScott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist who has worked in some of the most dangerous and unlikely corners of the world. He is the New York Times bestselling author of What Doesn’t Kill Us and his latest book, The Wedge explores our relationships with comfort, consciousness, and death while providing valuable tools to moderate our behaviors in the moments between stimulus and response, and to restore our innate resilience. In this episode: How our current lives are at odds with our biology (and what we can do about it) “We’ve chosen...
2020-08-271h 00The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 092: Brian Call | Grit, Defending Public Lands, & Elk Hunting TipsBrian Call is a hunter, conservationist, and public land defender. His GRITTY YouTube channel and podcasts provide educational, entertaining, and inspirational content designed to enrich lives, encouraging us to dig deeper and go beyond our comfort level. In this episode we dive into the complex topic of group vs individual identity, developing grit, hard work, honing new skills, perseverance, personal responsibility, and of course, we talk elk hunting strategies. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN to this great episode. Links & Resources Follow Brian: Website | Gritty Podcast | Gritty YouTube Channel | Instagram How...
2020-08-201h 20The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 092: Brian Call | Grit, Defending Public Land, and Elk Hunting TacticsBrian Call is a hunter, conservationist, and public land defender. His GRITTY YouTube channel and podcasts provide educational, entertaining, and inspirational content designed to enrich lives, encouraging us to dig deeper and go beyond our comfort level. In this episode we dive into the complex topic of group vs individual identity, developing grit, hard work, honing new skills, perseverance, personal responsibility, and of course, we talk elk hunting strategies. PRESS PLAY to TUNE IN to this great episode. Links & Resources Follow Brian: Website | Gritty Podcast | Gritty YouTube Channel | Instagram How...
2020-08-201h 20The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 091: Ry and Ry | Our New Number 1 Tip To Sleep BetterA few weeks ago - and unbeknownst to each other - both Ryland and I began taping our mouths at night to encourage nasal breathing and improve sleep quality. On a recent phone call, we each expected to shock the other with our findings. The real shock was that we were both simultaneously conducting this self-experiment and were both enjoying similar - and profound - benefits from this simple action. In this episode, we revive the Ry and Ry format to share our mouth taping experiences, including why we're doing it, the benefits we've seen...
2020-08-1357 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 091: Ry & Ry | Our New Number 1 Tip To Sleep BetterA few weeks ago – and unbeknownst to each other – both Ryland and I began taping our mouths at night to encourage nasal breathing and improve sleep quality. On a recent phone call, we each expected to shock the other with our findings. The real shock was that we were both simultaneously conducting this self-experiment and were both enjoying similar – and profound – benefits from this simple action. In this episode, we revive the Ry and Ry format to share our mouth taping experiences, including why we’re doing it, the benefits we’ve seen so far – expected and u...
2020-08-1357 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 090: Adam Lamb | Testoterone (TRT), Hormones, and AlcoholAdam Lamb is the founder of New Life Management Group, an innovative company in the hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, and stem cell treatment space. He is also the author of the best seller, Better Than the Binge: Overcoming the Social Obligation of Alcohol, where he helps ordinary people remove alcohol from their life so they can accomplish extraordinary things. Adam is obsessed with finding a better way in everything aspect of life and business and he often speaks on managing the daily challenges of an entrepreneur, family man and also keeping himself in peak physical c...
2020-07-301h 17The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 090: Adam Lamb | Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), Hormones, and AlcoholAdam Lamb is the founder of New Life Management Group, an innovative company in the hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, and stem cell treatment space. He is also the author of the best seller, Better Than the Binge: Overcoming the Social Obligation of Alcohol, where he helps ordinary people remove alcohol from their life so they can accomplish extraordinary things. Adam is obsessed with finding a better way in everything aspect of life and business and he often speaks on managing the daily challenges of an entrepreneur, family man and also keeping himself in peak physical c...
2020-07-301h 17The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 089: Katie Singer | Are Electric Vehicles Really Better For The Planet?In our greenest, most Eco-friendly Utopian visions, we likely see a world in which every car is powered by electricity, solar power, and/or batteries. But, as our guest Katie Singer points out today, our myopic view of these vehicles has a potentially fatal flaw. That idyllic vision is concerned only with the way we fuel our vehicles as they transport us from place to place in our daily lives, and we fail to see the true cost of Electric Vehicles. "Government agencies, manufacturers and marketers often call electric vehicles (EVs) "clean," "carbon-neutral," "zero-emitters." These...
2020-07-231h 18The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 088: Dr. Mark Cucuzella | Sugar, Institutional Change, Running Better and Minimalist ShoesOur guest this week is Dr. Mark Cucuzella - a man with more talents and accolades than we can easily fit into an opening sentence. Here's everything you need to know: Dr. Cucuzella is a professor at WVU School of Medicine He's also a practicing physician and is responsible for the removal of sugar from WVU hospitals He's a competitive runner with over 100 marathon and ultramarathon finishes Mark opened the nation's first minimalist shoe store, Two River Treads in Ranson, West Virginia He designed the Air Force's Efficient Running Project to promote healthier and better running...
2020-07-091h 02The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 088: Dr. Mark Cucuzella | Sugar, Institutional Change, Running Better and Minimalist ShoesOur guest this week is Dr. Mark Cucuzella – a man with more talents and accolades than we can easily fit into an opening sentence. Here’s everything you need to know: Dr. Cucuzella is a professor at WVU School of Medicine He’s also a practicing physician and is responsible for the removal of sugar from WVU hospitals He’s a competitive runner with over 100 marathon and ultramarathon finishes Mark opened the nation’s first minimalist shoe store, Two River Treads in Ranson, West Virginia He designed the Air Force’s Efficient Running Project to promote healthier an...
2020-07-091h 02The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 087: Josh Duntz | How To Increase HRV, Breath Better and Manage StressJosh Duntz is a Special Operations veteran, co-founder of Stasis High Performance currently working with Active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families to equip them with tools and strategies to manage stress and fatigue in healthy ways. In this episode we talk about how Josh found himself working as an Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) technician, how his military career introduced him to the importance of communication, leadership, adaptability, stress management and recovery modalities - and of course, we discuss several ways to employ these strategies to drive high performance in our own daily lives. ...
2020-07-021h 14The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 087: Josh Duntz | How To Increase HRV, Breath Better and Manage StressJosh Duntz is a Special Operations veteran, co-founder of Stasis High Performance currently working with Active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families to equip them with tools and strategies to manage stress and fatigue in healthy ways. In this episode we talk about how Josh found himself working as an Explosive Ordnance Device (EOD) technician, how his military career introduced him to the importance of communication, leadership, adaptability, stress management and recovery modalities – and of course, we discuss several ways to employ these strategies to drive high performance in our own daily lives. In Th...
2020-07-021h 14The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 086: Ronald Robinson | How One Police Officer Is Making A DifferenceSergeant Ronald Robinson is a law enforcement officer with more than 10 years experience in the Roanoke City Police Department. We've know each other since 2012 when he first became a member at my gym, House of Strength. Beyond the badge, Ronald is one of the finest humans I've ever met. He's a husband, father, coach, mentor, community leader, and friend to all. It's an honor to reconnect with Ronald for this conversation at a crucial time. In this episode we discuss many of our collective concerns including race, racism, what it's like to be a police...
2020-06-2559 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 086: Ronald Robinson | How One Police Officer Is Making A DifferenceSergeant Ronald Robinson is a law enforcement officer with more than 10 years experience in the Roanoke City Police Department. We’ve know each other since 2012 when he first became a member at my gym, House of Strength. Beyond the badge, Ronald is one of the finest humans I’ve ever met. He’s a husband, father, coach, mentor, community leader, and friend to all. It’s an honor to reconnect with Ronald for this conversation at a crucial time. In this episode we discuss many of our collective concerns including race, racism, what it’s like to be...
2020-06-2559 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 085: Lauren Burgess | Ice Climbing, ULTRA Marathons and Self DiscoveryLauren Burgess is an ice climbing, ULTRA-running adventurer who also works as a writer and storyteller. We caught up with Lauren a few weeks after her first Backyard ULTRA, an event in which she ran 100K by repeating 4.16 mile laps around her neighborhood for 15 consecutive hours during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her love for pushing mental and physical limits through human powered adventures in nature fuses with her literary schooling and storytelling abilities for epic internal explorations about our search for meaning, self-discovery and growth. In This Episode: The parallels between entrepreneurship and...
2020-06-181h 10The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 085: Lauren Burgess | Ice Climbing, ULTRA Marathons and Self DiscoveryLauren Burgess is an ice climbing, ULTRA-running adventurer who also works as a writer and storyteller. We caught up with Lauren a few weeks after her first Backyard ULTRA, an event in which she ran 100K by repeating 4.16 mile laps around her neighborhood for 15 consecutive hours during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her love for pushing mental and physical limits through human powered adventures in nature fuses with her literary schooling and storytelling abilities for epic internal explorations about our search for meaning, self-discovery and growth. In This Episode: The parallels between entrepreneurship and...
2020-06-181h 10The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 080: Lessons From Legends | Peter DiamandisInstallment #2 of our Lessons From Legends series features the exponential thinker and innovator Dr. Peter Diamandis. (See Part 1 with Rick Rubin here.) Dr. Peter Diamandis is the Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and launching large incentive prizes to drive radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. Best known for the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE for private spaceflight and the $10 million Progressive Automotive X PRIZE for 100 mile-per-gallon equivalent cars, the Foundation is now launching prizes in Exploration, Life Sciences, Energy, and Education. As co-Founder & Chairman of the...
2020-06-1110 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 080: Lessons From Legends | Peter DiamandisInstallment #2 of our Lessons From Legends series features the exponential thinker and innovator Dr. Peter Diamandis. (See Part 1 with Rick Rubin here.) Dr. Peter Diamandis is the Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and launching large incentive prizes to drive radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. Best known for the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE for private spaceflight and the $10 million Progressive Automotive X PRIZE for 100 mile-per-gallon equivalent cars, the Foundation is now launching prizes in Exploration, Life Sciences, Energy, and Education. As co-Founder & Chairman of the...
2020-06-1110 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 079: MUTED | Joe Buckner on Racism and Moving ForwardMUTED is a social media movement to support the work of black people, communities, and social media influencers. We're extending the movement to podcasting by handing the microphone to our friend Joe Buckner for this week's episode. In this powerful episode, Joe opens his heart and soul to share his thoughts on racism, activism, supporting our fellow humans, and how we can all move forward together. If you're not familiar with Joe, you can hear him on Episode #37 of the BHP HERE or watch his award-winning short film below. Links & Resources
2020-06-0442 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 079: MUTED | Joe Bucker on Racism and Moving ForwardMUTED is a social media movement to support the work of black people, communities, and social media influencers. We’re extending the movement to podcasting by handing the microphone to our friend Joe Buckner for this week’s episode. In this powerful episode, Joe opens his heart and soul to share his thoughts on racism, activism, supporting our fellow humans, and how we can all move forward together. If you’re not familiar with Joe, you can hear him on Episode #37 of the BHP HERE or watch his award- winning short film below.
2020-06-0442 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 084: Eric Adams | Public Health and Behavior ChangeToday's guest is Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and he could be the next mayor of New York City. As he gears up for the 2021 Mayoral Election, Eric is currently serving his second term as Brooklyn Borough President (the first person of color elected to this position), has served 4 terms as a New York State Senator from 2006-2013, and prior to that, served 22 years in the NYPD. In 2016, Eric was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which cost him his vision in his left eye and caused nerve damage in his hands and feet. He went against...
2020-05-2929 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 084: Eric Adams | Public Health and Behavior ChangeToday’s guest is Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and he could be the next mayor of New York City. As he gears up for the 2021 Mayoral Election, Eric is currently serving his second term as Brooklyn Borough President (the first person of color elected to this position), has served 4 terms as a New York State Senator from 2006-2013, and prior to that, served 22 years in the NYPD. In 2016, Eric was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which cost him his vision in his left eye and caused nerve damage in his hands and feet. He went ag...
2020-05-2929 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 081: Angela Lauria | Building a $15M Business, Making Them Beg To Work For You, and Hiring MillennialsDr. Angela Lauria is the author of Make Em Beg To Work To For You, as well as the Founder and CEO of The Author Incubator, which has been named to multiple lists of Top 500 Small Businesses in America. We caught up with Angela over the phone during the quarantine for this episode of the BHP to talk about building a business that people actually want to be a part of, crucial leadership philosophies to attract, develop, and keep top talent, why Angela says Millennials make the best employees, and how to create works that matter.
2020-05-0759 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 080: Dr. Russell Jaffe | Former NIH Senior Scientist on Coronavirus and ImmunityWorld renown scientist and medical pioneer Doctor Russell Jaffe is back on the BHP! Dr. Jaffe spent 19 years as the Senior Scientist for the NIH before becoming a pioneer in functional and integrative medicine. He is an amazing person with a wealth of experience and knowledge. If you missed his first first appearance on the BHP, you can catch it here. In today’s episode, we focus on our current pandemic-influenced reality to bring you must-hear knowledge on: Everything you need to know to protect yourself from the virus and misinformation Co-morbidities are the re...
2020-04-291h 09The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 078: George Briones | Resilience, Control and RespsonsibilityGeorge Briones is a former Marine Special Forces operator who now provides elite-level training for Special Forces candidates, endurance athletes, weightlifters, and adrenaline junkies all over the world. We caught up during the quarantine to talk about how his military training and endurance experiences can provide tools and strategies to help us stay focused and moving forward despite the chaos around us. A few of the topics we cover: Moving to Utah The allure of running high ridge lines Losing our identity in our pursuits Identifying and destroying Self-made constructs How George’s background in...
2020-04-091h 10The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 078: Make The CallAnd when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.  – Paulo Coelho, in The Alchemist Make The Call If I may be so audacious as to offer a caveat to this statement from one of the world’s best-selling books of all time, I’d like to add that this truism is only a truism if we leave the proverbial sidelines and step onto the arena floor. Opportunity doesn’t usually come knocking. If and when it does, it typically “comes” to those who are out kicking down d...
2020-04-0608 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 077: Bet On YourselfFull disclosure: this episode was recorded prior to our current Coronavirus-induced shutdowns and quarantines. The message, however, is perhaps more relevant now. Rhetorical question: If you’re not willing to bet on yourself, why should anyone else be willing to bet on you? Our happiness and success (individually defined) is nobody else’s responsibility. It is ours and ours alone. If we’re not willing to take the necessary steps to make it happen, how can we expect to arrive at our desired destinations? We can’t. So the critical...
2020-04-0210 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 076: Can Cold Showers Before Bed Improve Sleep?In our last Q and A episode, we covered a lot of ground on improving sleep quality, especially REM and Deep sleep for those using tracking devices. Since then, I’ve gotten more questions and had several conversations with some listeners who are using cold showers before bed to improve sleep quality. In this episode, we’ll explore why this works, what the research says, and how you can use cold exposure to possibly improve subjective quality of life, fall asleep faster, and get better sleep. PRESS PLAY to tune in. Links...
2020-03-3012 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 077: Ryan Hall | Nutrition, Habits & ConsciousnessRyan Hall is not your typical Nutritionist and this is not your average "two dudes talking about nutrition" podcast. The official bio reads like so: Ryan Hall, CNS holds a Master's of Science in Clinical Human Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University and he brings his life experience and expertise to Resilient Roots in Charlottesville, Virginia where he works alongside Dr. Robert Abbott. Ryan helps his patients find creative solutions to implement evidence based nutritional therapy and lifestyle design, so that they may find healing and build the skills necessary for taking ownership and...
2020-03-261h 01The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 077: Ryan Hall | Nutrition, Habits, and ConsciousnessRyan Hall is not your typical Nutritionist and this is not your average “two dudes talking about nutrition” podcast. The official bio reads like so: Ryan Hall, CNS holds a Master’s of Science in Clinical Human Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University and he brings his life experience and expertise to Resilient Roots in Charlottesville, Virginia where he works alongside Dr. Robert Abbott. Ryan helps his patients find creative solutions to implement evidence based nutritional therapy and lifestyle design, so that they may find healing and build the skills necessary for taking ownership and su...
2020-03-261h 01The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 075: Better Together | What We Can Do In Uncertain Times Darkness cannot exist in the presence of light. Hate cannot exist in the presence of love. In these chaotic and uncertain times, we need REAL leadership, straight talk, and unity. We need logic and love to overcome fear. We need to see beyond the panic and realize the many opportunities at hand. We need less fear mongering, speculation, irrational action, and definitely less circulation – or recirculation – of rumors and unverified reports. Whatever, the “event” we face, humanity makes it through by working together – not by placing blame, arguing, freaking out and descending...
2020-03-2350 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 074: Lessons From Legends | Rick RubinFew people have impacted the musical industry as much as Rick Rubin over the last 30 years. Tom Petty, Eminem, Rage Against The Machine, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, …. Rick’s written songs, made beats, produced albums, and even played guitar for them. Along with Russell Simmons, he co-founded Def Jam records in his NYU dorm room in the early-mid 1980’s and hasn’t stopped innovating and shaping what we listen to since. TUNE IN to hear my story of meeting and chatting with Rick, plus 3 lessons we can all learn from this legendary pioneer...
2020-03-1917 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 073: 8 Must Know Tips For Starting Your Own BusinessThis week’s BHP Short comes directly from your questions. One of our listeners, Melissa, asked for 5-10 things every entrepreneur must know before starting your own business. Whether you’re contemplating starting your own business, already making it happen, or part of a team that is committed to excellence, this episode has something of value for you. This list is not the only list you’ll ever need, but it certainly contains some tips and advice that will save you some heartache and get you started on the right foot as you create...
2020-03-1119 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 072: Show Up As The TruthIn a world of lying, liars, and lies, show up as the truth. – Paul Reddick Today’s BHP Short expands on an excerpt from a recent Going 567 podcast I did with Paul Reddick. It’s an important idea that has the potential to make a profound impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. It’s a simple concept: Show up as the truth. What more could we ask for? After all, all progress starts with the truth. But as we know, simple is not the same as...
2020-03-1006 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 071: Trends, Black Swans and Momento MoriThings that work, tend to continue to work…right up until they don’t. As my friend Paul Reddick says, “what raises us, can restrict us.” The trick is to catch these things before they restrict, limit, or stunt our performance &/or development. Or at the very least, become aware of them as soon as possible so we can give ourselves the opportunity to course correct. We see these “black swan events” so obviously in hindsight – but in real time, they usually come as a shock to some extent – as an event, like an upset, an out...
2020-03-0510 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 070: What’s Over The Next Ridge?Managing the tension between getting it done and enjoying it is a timeless and universal struggle. This tension is what I think most people are trying to figure out when they talk about “balance”. It makes for tricky conversation, because there is no singular answer that is right for all people, or for all seasons of an individual’s life. Life is not static. It’s certainly not the static, unmoving Norman Rockwell-like image that many hold in their heads detailing “what should be”… (see our “distorted perceptions” episode) Since life is always changing...
2020-03-0210 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 069: Staring Down The Wolf7 Commitments That Forge Elite Teams from Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine Today’s BHP Short features a few lessons from Staring Down The Wolf, the newest book written by friend of the BHP and previous guest, Mark Divine. Mark Divine is retired Navy SEAL commander, NY Times best-selling author, and the founder of SEALFIT. We got our hands on an advance copy of his new book (available March 3rd) and couldn’t put it down! In the book, Mark breaks down his 7 Commitments That Forge Elite Teams: The 7 Commitments ...
2020-02-2715 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 068: Arnold, Ballet, & The In-Between MomentsThere is an iconic scene in the cult classic Pumping Iron where the Austrian Oak himself, and reigning Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger takes ballet lessons. This scene contains several lessons for us, starting with the fact that true mastery requires total ownership of one’s craft. In other words, champions are willing to do whatever it takes to be the best. In this case, the most famous champion in bodybuilding history realizes the moments on stage are about more than just the mandatory poses. By thinking about the moments in between po...
2020-02-2509 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 067: Get More FlowWhat do the Runner’s high, suspension of self, LuLuLemon, the neurochemistry of flow states and the Artist’s Journey have in common? TUNE IN and you’re about to find out! This seed for this episode was planted when LuLu Lemon founder Chip Wilson wrote the following statement: “the runners high hits after 35 minutes of sustained elevated heart rate and in this state we are present and somehow our past is no longer dictating our conscious thought or even subconscious thought.” In this BHP Short, we’re digging deeper on: Flow states, heig...
2020-02-2024 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 066: The Father Of The Bride LessonIf you want more discipline, consistency or follow through, you need to listen to this episode. If you constantly break promises to yourself, let yourself off the hook, or have trouble “staying on track” when things get a little tough, this is for you. At its core, this message highlights the massive chasm between promises and commitments. While that may sounds like semantics, you’ll realize the significance like a punch in gut when you hear how this plays out in a real world example. And once you hear it, I hope you never...
2020-02-1806 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 065: Understanding RiskIt’s only dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Or is it? Risk is a tricky thing, and in some instances impossible to eliminate completely, but it’s not impossible to navigate. Let’s look at driving. There is a certain level of risk involved in driving your car across town today (and everyday) no matter how good of a driver you are – or how high your car’s safety rating. But how does that risk change if we’re distracted? (You know using our phone for direct...
2020-02-1308 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 064: Advice To 20-Year-Olds“Becoming yourself is a beautiful struggle.” – Forrest Limon & Nathan Wagner A few weeks ago I had coffee with two young entrepreneurs who, at just 20-years-old have already published their first book, are speaking to large groups of high school and college students, and are pursuing day jobs on Wall Street and Aerospace Engineering. The morning we spent together was energizing and inspiring. I won’t bore you with details, but Forrest and Nathan wrapped up our conversation by asking me if I had any final advice for them. In today’s BHP Short I recount...
2020-02-1116 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 063: Nutrition Q and A Part 2We’re back with another edition of Nutrition Q and A. In this episode, we’re talking about sleep, digestion, and probiotics. I track my sleep, but I don’t get enough REM or Deep sleep. How do I improve sleep quality? My favorite sleep supplements and why I’ll never take melatonin to help my sleep. My digestion is messed up – and stress seems to make it worse? What should I do? I get overwhelmed in the Probiotics section…what do you recommend and how can I find the right one for me? I want to optimize...
2020-02-0723 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 062: Fear Or LoveARE YOU OPERATING OUT FEAR OR LOVE? I’m fascinated by what motivates and drives us. Not in the sense of #MondayMotivation but MOTIVE, as in, why do we do what we do? In most instances, I’ve found that our actions can be distilled down into one of 2 categories: fear or love. Show me an action and I’ll bet we can trace it’s motive back to either fear or love. So the developmental, or integrative question becomes: am I operating out of fear or love? Our best...
2020-02-0306 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 061: Mindset Trick – Can You Live With This Decision?Whether it’s in F*ck Your Feelings, a Better Human Workshop, a podcast or a keynote presentation, much of my guidance centers around helping us understand our minds so we can make better decisions and ultimately align our actions with our values, not our fleeting emotional states. But one of the most common questions I get is something like this: “When you’re in the moment, how do you #FuckYourFeelings and act according to your values?” While I prefer to focus on long-term solutions, like how awareness creates choice, cultivating this awareness, defining our values f...
2020-01-3010 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 076: Rick Alexander | Ambitious Heroes and HeartacheI’m honored to call Rick Alexander a friend and I’m always excited for the chance to share our conversations with you on the podcast. I’ve learned a lot from Rick and in this unique episode of the BHP, Rick and I dig into several of those powerful lessons, including: It pays to be a winner Being a team guy (or gal) Do I want to share a foxhole with you? We also talk about Rick’s new book, Ambitious Heroes and Heartaches: A Book About What It Means To Be Human (it’s excellen...
2020-01-2743 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 060: Competitive Advantages and Becoming IrreplaceableLet’s talk about your moat. Simply put, a moat is your competitive advantage. Like the water around a castle, it’s the thing that keeps your competition at bay. So what is your moat? What’s the thing that makes you unique? Wait, scratch that…unique for the sake of being different isn’t enough. Anyone can be different. That doesn’t make us irreplaceable. What’s the thing that makes you irreplaceable? Unrepeatable? TUNE IN to today’s BHP Short and learn: Why businesses, athletes, employ...
2020-01-2016 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 059: Your BAG | Big. Audacious. Goal.I’m in the midst of consulting & advising season, and that means business, leadership and team optimization topics are on my mind constantly. So we’re rolling on with our series of BHP Shorts that focus on lessons that facilitate both personal and organizational development. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the heartbeat of both the individual AND the organization – the mission. Not, “the mission statement” that makes everyone’s eyes glaze over. I’m talking about the BIG. AUDACIOUS. GOAL. I’m talking about the thing that keeps us up at night and g...
2020-01-1718 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 058: THIS 1 Question Makes Better Teammates & LeadersWhat if I told you one simple question could help you reveal much of what you’re searching for – AND make you a better human, teammate, and leader? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? I’ll make you a deal: I’ll give you the question and IF you answer it with honesty and careful consideration, it can provide immense clarity around the immediate action steps you need to take – as well as a powerful shift in mindset and unshakable resolve if you commit to stepping into your answer. It’s development...
2020-01-1315 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 075: Danielle McGinnis | Self-Love, Compassion, And MovementOur first interview on BHP for 2020 features integrative movement doctor and founder of Alpha Femme, Danielle McGinnis. In this episode, we dive into self-love and how our relationship with ourself impacts all of our other relationships, including our approach to fitness, food, business, social media, and of course, other humans. Tune in for some great thoughts about compassion, courage, connection and to learn about Danielle’s new Born To Heal platform. Links & Resources Danielle’s Alpha Femme Website | Instagram | Born To Heal Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan Munsey | Website | Instagram Better...
2020-01-0947 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 057: 3 Ways To Increase Success With Your GoalsIt’s the goal-setting time of year, so this first BHP of 2020 is all about helping you increase your odds of realizing your goals. We can thank neuroscientists for the research that quantifies the significant positive impacts of these actions; we’re 33% more likely to achieve our goals if merely follow Step 1 of this 3-Step approach. If we also follow Steps 2 and 3, we’re up to 76% more likely to achieve our goals. These “secrets” of high performance are simpler than you might expect. TUNE IN, get your notepad or whiteboard ready and let’s get to wor...
2020-01-0613 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 056: Insight Over InformationIn the last BHP of 2019, we're talking: Insight over information A surprising revelation (to most) about leadership Putting a bow on this amazing year And updating you on things to come in 2020 (new book, new events, and more!) TUNE IN for the leadership lesson and all the details. Here's a hint: leadership is more about WHO WE ARE than what we say or how we say it. Lead yourself first, and lead always. Coming in 2020: For The BHP: More interviews with people making a dent in the Universe More BHP Shorts What guests or...
2019-12-0911 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 056: Insight Over InformationIn the last BHP of 2019, we’re talking: Insight over information A surprising revelation (to most) about leadership Putting a bow on this amazing year And updating you on things to come in 2020 (new book, new events, and more!) TUNE IN for the leadership lesson and all the details. Here’s a hint: leadership is more about WHO WE ARE than what we say or how we say it. Lead yourself first, and lead always. Coming in 2020: For The BHP: More interviews with people making a dent in the Universe More BHP Shorts What gues...
2019-12-0911 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 055: Nutrition Q and AYou guys have been hitting me with a lot of nutrition questions lately – so here are my answers to your questions. In this Nutrition Q and A: How do I stay on track on the road? Tips to master the mental side of “healthy eating”? How do I know if the Carnivore Diet is right for me? Any tips to help hold myself accountable? #fuckyourfeelings Links & Resources Carnivore Diet Episode on the BHP My Carnivore Diet Write Up Follow Ryan & The BHP Ryan Munsey | Website | Instagram Better Human Project on Instagram Master Your Mind...
2019-11-2420 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 053: What Ice Cream Flavor Are You?There is famous marketing advice that argues “nobody buys vanilla”. The lesson of the advice is to be uniquely you, and on an edgier note, to have the courage to attract or repel. I liken this to choosing our favorite ice cream flavor. Baskin Robbins famously has 31 flavor choices… So how many go in there to order vanilla? In a cruel twist of fate for that marketing advice, vanilla is actually the top selling flavor at Baskin-Robbins, followed by Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, Pralines ‘n Cream, and Chocolate Chip. Vanilla...
2019-11-1907 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 051: Lessons From Tony RobbinsOn the last BHP Short, I shared Part 1 of my notes from The Power of Success event. This episode is Part 2 and it features my notes from the Tony Robbins portion of the event. A short sampling of what you’ll hear in this episode: What if life is happening FOR you instead of TO you? What makes the difference in the quality of our lives? Start by digging into these 3 decisions that shape our lives (every minute of every day) 1. What are you going to focus on? What you have or what is missing? What yo...
2019-11-1129 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP Shorts 040: Superheroes Need Other SuperheroesThis edition of BHP Shorts builds on the theme of connection and contact that we explored in BHP Shorts 039: Contact Vs. Stance with a powerful observation from Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld. As Dave puts it, “superheroes need to hang out with other superheroes”. Contrary to our initial thoughts, this camaraderie is not about forming a super-alliance that fights crime together. Rather, it’s a support group where humans can relate to other humans who face similar struggles – both internal and external. Like recognizes like. The artist recognizes the work and struggle experienced by anoth...
2019-09-2607 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 064: Dan Freed | Mental Health & Formula NootropicsOne of the biggest mistakes we can make is to allow our past to define us. As the saying goes, “it’s not we are that holds us back, but who we think we are not”. The stories we tell ourselves, those narratives we play in our own heads are more powerful than nearly all external circumstances. Dan Freed is a perfect example of this lesson. Dan went from self-proclaimed “f*ck up, high school dropout working at Subway” to a Michelin 3-Star chef in France where he walked away from everything...
2019-06-061h 29The Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 057: Ryland and Ryan | Better Human Project Changes & UpdatesIn Volume 2 of our annual Better Human Project “State Of The Project” episode, also referred to as Ry and Ry, or Ry Squared, we reflect on and re-examine what the Better Human Project is and where it is going. Changes are coming to the podcast and we lay them out in this episode. In short, we feel like we’re capable of more and we’re going to push ourselves to bring you both more and better. More episodes per week, and “better” content. Tune in to hear us explain what we mean: Episode #57...
2019-03-0544 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 050: Strong New York Hot Seat | What Is Strength? What is strength? What does it mean to be strong? Ask 10 different people and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. That’s exactly what we did at Strong New York, and we received a slew of epic answers on what it means to be a strong human, how we can develop strength, and the most compelling ways to use our own strength to benefit others. This “hot seat” episode of the Better Human Project podcast was recorded at Solace New York during their 2-day Strong New York that featured health and fitness leaders and enthusiasts from around the world. This jam...
2018-12-0453 minThe Better Human Project
The Better Human ProjectBHP 006: The Better Human Project Explained    This should have been episode 001 of The Better Human Project podcast.   It wasn’t and we can’t change that. But today, on Episode #6, I chat with BHP co-founder, Ryland Hormel in our effort to communicate the vision we share for the Better Human Project.   A few of the topics we cover:   Meet co-founder Ryland Hormel The idea of #BeBeter & #DoBetter The why The how The what How we’re making our Impact Support Levels and What Our Patrons Get Future collaborations and possibilities Our Patreon-only Bonus episode 1 is up Special thank you to Evolution HPR and Dry Farm Wines for their e...
2018-01-3044 min