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139. Mike Rashid: Why This Fitness Icon Trains at 5 AM & Fasts All Day To Achieve Peak Performance
What if the most powerful optimization tool wasn’t a supplement or a workout plan, but the psychological resilience forged in life’s crucible of adversity? In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with fitness icon and entrepreneur Mike Rashid, whose transformation from the volatile streets of Brooklyn’s cocaine-era 80s to building a wellness empire reveals profound truths about human potential and biological optimization. The science behind Mike’s transformation is impeccable - early morning training combined with intermittent fasting creates a powerful neurobiological environment that optimizes hormone profiles and enhances neuroplasticity. What early life challenges could you transform into your greatest competitive advantage? Share your story in the comments below!
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Timstamps:
00:00 Intro of Show
11:05 Getting into Fitness (Boxing and Other Sports)
13:02 Fitness and Strength as Their Foundation
17:24 Mike’s Entrepreneurial Journey
20:05 Morning Routine and Diet
25:31 Passion, Providing Value, and Authenticity
32:49 The Rewards in Serving the Community
36:40 Mentality of Thought-Leaders
38:12 Mike Rashid’s Ultimate Goal
40:56 On Faith and Spirituality
51:49 Number 1 Killer in the US is Food
54:46 Experience with Psychedelics and Intensive Therapy
58:46 Views on MAHA and Public Policies
1:03:16 Social Media is the New Media
1:10:58 Sigmund Freud’s Slave Morality vs. Master Morality
1:15:12 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?”
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138. The Dark Truth About US Baby Formula & What’s Really Inside
Could the baby formula you’re feeding your child be programming their metabolic future? The modern infant formula industry holds a provocative secret: the stark divide between US and European standards isn’t just about regulation - it’s about fundamental biological programming at the cellular level. Join Gary Brecka as he deconstructs the molecular differences between US and European formulas, revealing why ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, soy protein isolate, and palm oil could be affecting your baby’s development in ways you never imagined. Are you ready to decode the science of optimal infant nutrition? Watch now to understand how every ingredient choice shapes your child’s metabolic future.
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02:11 What is Baby Formula?
02:37 Baby Formula Ingredients (America vs. Europe)
06:44 Impact of Added Sugars on Metabolism
07:04 Soy Formulas’ Influence on Puberty and Reproductive Health
07:20 Actionable Steps to Make the Best Choice for Your Baby
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137. Dr. Joel Gator Warsh: How Functional Medicine is Transforming Children's Health
Traditional pediatric medicine is being turned on its head in 2025, and board-certified physician Dr. Joel Gator Warsh just exposed why. In this episode, we uncover the shocking reality that 70% of pediatric residency programs are missing crucial safety training - and how this gap is transforming the future of children’s healthcare. Watch now to understand why conventional assumptions about children’s health are being fundamentally challenged, and how this paradigm shift is creating healthier outcomes for the next generation.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro of Show
03:08 Dr. Warsh’s Journey as Board Certified Pediatrician
08:16 Make America Healthy Again Movement
10:22 Vaccines Have Not Gone Through Inert Placebo Controlled Trials
13:30 Inactivated Vaccines vs. Live Vaccines
15:13 Controversial Vaccines (Hepatitis B)
21:54 Metals in Vaccines (Aluminum, Mercury, et al.)
31:27 Children’s Health is Moving in the Wrong Direction
36:20 Timing and Grouping of Vaccines
43:10 Patterns Recognised by Parents
45:56 Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
52:24 Risks of Vaccines
55:46 Research on mRNA (Degradation)
1:03:21 How to Raise Healthy Children
1:09:31 Children, Screen Time, and Social Media
1:14:16 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?”
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136. This Morning Routine Will Supercharge Your Energy Levels!
What if the secret to unlocking your full potential has been hiding in plain sight - in the first 60 minutes of your day? In this episode, Gary Brecka invites you to join The Ultimate Morning Routine Challenge starting February 19th! In just a few days, you’ll experience firsthand how these simple, but powerful practices can transform your energy, focus, and productivity. The best part is that it’s FREE! Are you ready to discover what you’re truly capable of? Then, we’ll see you on our live sessions.
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01:55 It Starts with Your Morning Routine
03:42 The Power of Starting Your Day Right
04:35 Ultimate Morning Routine Challenge
05:10 Why Mornings Matter
06:04 Gary’s Morning Routine
06:28 Step 1: Hydration with Purpose
06:57 Step 2: Direct Morning Sunlight Exposure
07:27 Step 3: Breath Work and Mindfulness
08:10 Step 4: Cold Exposure
08:39 Step 5: Movement
08:15 Step 6: Delaying Caffeine
09:55 Free Live Sessions for the Ultimate Morning Routine Challenge
10:30 3 Steps to Start Tomorrow Morning
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135. Lauryn & Michael Bosstick: The Unfiltered Truth About Running a Business With Your Spouse
Building a business is hard. Building it with your spouse is supposedly impossible. Yet, Lauryn and Michael Bosstick turned their 12-year-old playground romance into a successful digital media empire, The Skinny Confidential, that proves love and business can be a winning combination. In this episode, this power couple shares the unfiltered truth about working together, and how they have carried on their shared vision not only to their audiences, but also to their children. What could you build if you stopped seeing your relationship as a business liability, and started seeing it as your secret weapon?
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02:44 Working Together as a Couple
06:03 Lauryn and Michael’s Back Story
09:20 How The Skinny Confidential Started
13:35 Pursuing the Podcast and Having Micro-Mentors Despite the Naysayers
20:27 How to Build a Genuine Community
23:03 Providing Value, Not Marketing
28:00 Practical Wellness Tips
31:42 Working with the Big Names in the Industry Takes Persistence and Patience
34:05 Having a Shared Vision Without Competing
43:30 Gary and Sage Meeting the King of Bahrain
47:05 Business and Podcast Morphing into the Health and Wellness Field
56:23 Influencing Their Children with Being Healthy
1:04:59 Advice for Couples Starting a Business
1:11:50 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?”
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Gary Brecka is a Human Biologist, biohacker, researcher, and an anti-aging and longevity expert. His approach to health is simple: "Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort.”
For over 20 years, he worked in the life insurance industry predicting mortality. This meant if he got 5 years of medical records and 5 years of demographic data on you, the team that he was associated with could tell a life insurance company how long you had to live to the month. After years and years of doing this type of research and analysis, he decided he wanted to spend the balance of his lifetime helping people live happier, healthier, longer, more fulfilling lives.
With this mission in mind, he created The Ultimate Human podcast. In this weekly podcast, Gary has exciting conversations with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and scientists and is thrilled to share their transformative insights with you. What’s keeping you from being an ultimate human? Tune in to find out.
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