The Meat Mafia Podcast

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This conversation originally aired on How To Carnivore with host Simon. We’re republishing it on the Meat Mafia feed so our audience can catch the full discussion.In this episode, Simon sits down with Meat Mafia founders Brett Ender and Harry Gray to unpack how two college teammates went from weekend binges and broken guts to building one of the most honest voices in the animal-based movement. Brett shares his fight with ulcerative colitis and how a strict animal-based approach helped him get off expensive meds and reclaim his life. Harry walks through childhood antibiotics, acne, Accutane, and the diet experiments that led him back to performance and clarity.We dig into:the decentralization of nutrition info and the threads that changed their livesthe arc of the Meat Mafia podcast and why conversations matter more than credentialsNoble: why beef isolate, collagen, and colostrum are a bridge for people who can’t always eat perfect meattraining, events, and how seasons of life change your approach to dietpractical advice for anyone curious about carnivore, low-carb, or simply eating real food*LINKS*How to CarnivoreCheck out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Ali Miller is a registered dietitian, integrative health practitioner, author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet and Naturally Nourished Kids, and a leading voice in food-as-medicine. She specializes in functional nutrition, detoxification, gut health, and metabolic healing. Ali blends rigorous scientific research with spiritual and ancestral wisdom, empowering people to understand how modern toxins—from EMFs and plastics to glyphosate—impact the body, and how to reclaim resilience through nutrition, lifestyle, and faith. In this episode, we welcome back Ali Miller for part two of our conversation, diving deep into the hidden toxins shaping modern health: EMFs, microplastics, and glyphosate.Ali explains the real mechanisms of how these environmental stressors affect the human body—from hijacking our nervous system to disrupting hormones and gut health. But rather than fearmongering, she provides empowering, actionable steps:How grounding, community, and “God frequency” restore resilience against EMFs.The surprising role of probiotics, polyphenols, and sweat in detoxing microplastics.Why glycine-rich foods, spirulina, and chlorella are powerful defenses against glyphosate.This is a conversation that connects food as medicine, environmental health, and spiritual grounding, giving you the tools to protect yourself and your family while living fully in today’s world.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro to part two: EMFs, microplastics, and glyphosate (02:00) How toxins impact the body and mechanisms of harm (05:00) EMFs, human frequency, and the concept of God frequency (09:00) Community, grounding, and restoring natural electromagnetic balance (13:00) Antioxidants and polyphenols as defense against EMFs (17:00) Disconnecting from devices and resetting dopamine (23:00) Practical top three solutions for reducing EMF exposure (27:00) Microplastics in food, clothing, and the environment (33:00) Detox strategies: probiotics, spirulina, chlorella, and cruciferous foods (39:00) Glyphosate’s effects, glycine connection, and food-as-medicine solutions*LINKS*Ali's new book: Naturally Nourished KidsCheck out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Ali:InstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

This episode is a special cross-release from the Pink Print Podcast hosted by Kat Filpi & Gio Ingletto, where Brett and Harry sit down to share the story behind Meat Mafia and the creation of Noble Origins.They cover their journey from Babson baseball to Ironman training, what it was like starting out anonymously on Twitter, and how they transformed their passion for health and performance into a thriving media platform and brand. Brett opens up about overcoming ulcerative colitis through nutrition, while Harry discusses taking the leap into entrepreneurship and finding purpose in the health and wellness space.The conversation also dives into:The myths and misinformation around red meat and animal proteinWhy seed oils and processed foods are damaging our healthHow carnivore and real-food diets can be used as tools for healingThe importance of sourcing quality meat and dairyThe challenges and mindset shifts required to build a brand from scratchIf you’ve ever wondered how Meat Mafia started—or how Noble Origins came to life—this episode gives you the raw, behind-the-scenes story.Connect with the Pink Print Podcast:WebsiteInstagramCheck out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Brett & Harry appear on the The EMPWR Podcast hosted by Samantha ChristineWe get into: the path from athletics and burnout to entrepreneurship and metabolic health, Brett’s experience navigating an autoimmune disease and getting off all medications by taking his health into his own hands, why the meat industry has been so misunderstood (and what most people get wrong), hot takes on the carnivore diet, vegan diet, seed oils, and what “clean eating” really means, the food system, decentralization, and taking your health into your own hands, and building a brand (and a mission) with your best friend.We also talk about the “good, better, best” framework when it comes to sourcing meat, and how to apply that same mindset to the way you consume and make choices with food in everyday life. If you’re passionate about clean eating, but also believe in balance, and if you're questioning what’s actually healthy, or just want to feel more grounded in your choices… this one’s for you. *LINKS*Connect with Sam:InstagramEMPWR PodcastCheck out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

In this solo episode, Harry shares 10 simple but powerful actions you can take today to improve your health forever. Drawing on personal experience, research, and practical tools, he outlines a playbook designed to reduce stress, lower toxic load, and set a foundation for long-term vitality. From shower filters and food journals to strength training and meditation, these small changes can compound into lasting transformation. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: 10 actions for lasting health (02:30) Shower filters & reducing toxic load (09:30) Air filters, CO₂, and sleep quality (14:30) The power of daily reading (18:00) Water filters & hidden contaminants (22:00) Sleep before 10 p.m. & circadian rhythm (27:00) Meditation, mindfulness, and scripture (30:30) Food journaling & blood work insights (34:30) Walking 10–15k steps daily (37:30) Strength training, real food, and sunlight *LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is an integrative functional medicine dietitian, podcast host, and best-selling author. She specializes in nutritional therapy for mental health, metabolism, and overall wellness. Through her clinical work and books (The Anti-Anxiety Diet, Naturally Nourished), Ali has helped countless individuals and families rethink food as medicine. With her new release Naturally Nourished Kids, she provides practical tools for parents to raise resilient, thriving children grounded in nutrient-dense eating. In this episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, we welcome back Ali Miller, registered dietitian, author, and creator of The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Ali joins us to dive deep into her new book Naturally Nourished Kids, a guide and cookbook designed to transform the way families think about feeding children. We cover everything from first foods and baby-led weaning to creating a positive food culture at home, building metabolic health, and protecting kids from the traps of ultra-processed diets.What we cover:- The impact of first foods on palate development and metabolic health- The dangers of ultra-processed foods and synthetic vitamins in kids’ diets- How chewing influences brain development and cognitive function- Strategies for family mealtime rituals that nourish beyond just the plate- Teaching kids to be “taste adventurers” through guided conversationsTimestamps: (02:00) Introduction (06:00) Preconception habits shape thriving kids. (08:00) Whole foods beat ultra-processed in every way. (11:00) Chewing builds strong jaws and sharper brains. (17:00) The blood sugar rollercoaster drives ADHD. (21:00) Teach kids confidence in eating differently. (24:00) Beet hummus shows food as empowerment. (29:00) Raise “taste adventurers,” not picky eaters. (36:00) Proper prep makes kids crave real food. (57:00) “Eat God food, not industrialized food.” *LINKS*Naturally Nourished Kids PresaleCheck out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Ali:InstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Brett and Harry sit down for a candid reflection on the Meat Mafia journey—from the first blog posts and anonymous Twitter threads to recording with dream guests and taking the show on the road. They unpack the pivotal moments that built their momentum, the creative risks that paid off, and how their mission has evolved over the years. From gritty early recordings to in-person conversations with world-class guests, this is a behind-the-scenes look at building something from scratch, staying adaptable, and pursuing a vision with relentless energy. What we cover: - How the Meat Mafia podcast started from anonymous writing on Twitter- The transition from written content to launching a podcast- Early struggles, imposter syndrome, and finding their cadence as co-hosts- Creative risks that helped them secure dream guests- Building momentum through consistency rather than perfectionTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction (04:00) Momentum from writing online and moving to Austin (09:00) Publishing the healing story and early Twitter growth (14:00) The shift from writing to launching the podcast (19:00) Diversifying content and building authority (24:00) Early guest outreach strategies that worked (29:00) The jump from virtual to in-person recordings (34:00) Lessons from the multi-state podcast road trip (44:00) How the show evolved with changing interests (54:00) Key takeaways for building something from scratch*LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Robby Sansom is the co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature, a regenerative meat company on a mission to revolutionize the global food system. With a background in sustainability and ethical sourcing, Robby has positioned Force of Nature at the forefront of the regenerative agriculture movement—pushing for higher standards, better transparency, and real impact across the meat industry. Robby Sansom returns to break down how the company has evolved since his last appearance—and why they just relaunched chicken with the most rigorous standards in the industry. From the failures of mainstream food labeling to the hidden cost of doing things the right way, Robby unpacks the complexity of regenerative agriculture, the dirty truth behind chicken production, and how Force of Nature is building trust through transparency, not trends. What we cover:- The evolution of Force of Nature since 2023- The failure of claims like “organic” and “pasture-raised”- Off-farm environmental impact most brands ignore- The reality of pricing premium meat in a commodified market- Force of Nature’s long-term play to change the food system Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:30) Building regenerative supply chains at scale (05:45) Rise of consumer skepticism and demand for transparency (10:00) The hidden cost of cheap food and pricing tension (16:00) Why they paused and relaunched chicken (22:00) Off-farm environmental impact of poultry feed (28:00) Their new protocol: no Cornish Cross, no confinement (34:00) Why “free to range” replaces pasture-raised (46:30) Nuance vs. claims in a commodified market (53:00) Creating a new standard beyond certifications *LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Robby:Force of NatureConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Harry Gray shares the full arc of his personal journey with faith—from a decade of spiritual drift to a renewed relationship with Jesus. He opens up about the pivotal conversations, internal battles, and spiritual disciplines that reshaped his identity and purpose. For men curious about what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world, Harry offers a practical, honest roadmap grounded in real experience. This episode isn’t about religion—it’s about transformation, leadership, and living with intentional faith. What we cover:- Harry’s slow but powerful faith transformation after moving to Austin - The role of mentorship and discipleship in spiritual growth- Identity, purpose, and leading as a man of faith- The practical tools and resources that shaped his walk with ChristTimestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:45) Launching “The First Appointment” (03:10) Natasha asks about his relationship with Jesus (06:00) Drifting and feeling purposeless in his 20s (11:30) Redefining risk and building faith through action (16:00) First visit to Thrive Church (17:45) Discipleship and baptism at age 30 (22:10) Leading other men in faith (32:15) Giving up vices through spiritual growth (43:00) Core spiritual disciplines that shaped him *LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Jackson Mitchell is a former SMU football walk-on turned team captain and medical device sales rep, known for his “No Limits” mindset. He’s the creator of The Walk-On Mentality Podcast, where he interviews individuals who bet on themselves. Jackson embodies discipline, intentional living, and authenticity—pushing his physical and mental boundaries through elite fitness and deep personal growth. In this episode with Jackson Mitchell, we explore what it truly means to bet on yourself. From walking on at SMU and becoming team captain, to launching a podcast and pushing the boundaries of fitness and faith, Jackson shares how discipline, confidence, and intentional living have shaped his life. Whether it's building mirror-like friendships, managing dopamine, or training solo at 4 a.m., this episode is packed with reflections on the internal game of self-mastery. What we cover:- Walk-on mentality and underdog grit- Living with a “No Limits” mindset- Navigating life after college sports- Authenticity in business and life- Managing dopamine and distractionsTimestamps: (00:00) Introduction (08:00) Walking on at SMU (14:00) Struggling with identity after sports (20:00) Trusting the process in sales and life (26:00) Morning discipline and intentional living (32:00) Managing dopamine and digital distractions (38:00) Inner healing and self-image work (44:00) Confidence through risk and repetition (50:00) Fitness as worship and creative outlet (56:00) The power of mirrors and community *LINKS*Check out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Jackson:InstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

In this solo episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, Harry explores the growing disconnect between the rise in health research and the decline in real-world health outcomes. He breaks down a simple, actionable framework to reclaim your health—built around rest, real food, movement, community, and purpose. This episode is a challenge to stop waiting for perfect answers and start making meaningful changes, one step at a time. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Health is simple: rest, real food, clean environment, purpose (04:45) Six pillars of health explained (07:00) Overview of a key obesity study and global trends (10:00) Obesity projections for 2030 and academic disconnect (12:30) Introduction of the SOAR ratio and its meaning (16:00) The health theater and Big Food’s role (19:00) Marketing, lobbying, and the cost of inaction (22:00) The 3-phase framework: foundation, refinement, mastery (31:00) Call to action: stop spectating, start living with purpose Check out the original article on Substack where I discuss the idea that we're studying the obesity problem, but not fixing it.1. The Epidemiology of Obesity: A Big Picture2. The Overintellectualization of Health3. The 6 Pillars to Reclaiming Your HealthCheck out Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs: we created a clean and simple protein powder with all of the nutrient-dense parts of the cow included. It's great for a post-workout shake to build muscle or for a low calorie treat to burn body fat or for hormonal regulation because the added nutrients from the collagen, colostrum, and organ complex. Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your order!Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

Chad Marx is a former Army Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer who made a bold transition from military life to entrepreneurship, podcasting, and community building. Since moving to Austin, he’s become deeply embedded in the city’s fitness and startup culture—working across content, operations, and brand building for Noble Origins and the Meat Mafia Podcast. Chad’s story is a blueprint for anyone looking to reinvent themselves, build real community, and find purpose through action. In this episode, Chad returns to share the full story—from military life to startup life, and how moving to Austin, plugging into the fitness scene, and saying yes to opportunity changed everything. Whether you're entering a new city, career, or season of life, this conversation is a tactical guide for building community, embracing the beginner mindset, and creating momentum through action. What we cover:- How to Build Community in a New City- Why Austin Is a Fitness & Culture Magnet- The Role of Beginner Mentality in Career Development- Health as a Catalyst for Purpose Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Moving to Austin without knowing anyone (04:30) Using fitness to build instant community (07:00) Why Austin’s culture is different from other cities (10:00) Showing up and talking to strangers changes everything (13:30) Saying yes to events and watching doors open (18:00) Starting monthly wine & card game nights (26:00) Transitioning from marketing to operations (30:00) How fixing health unlocked creativity and energy (44:00) The ripple effect of purpose-driven work and community *** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Chad:InstagramXSPRKL WipesConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Joel Runyon is the founder of Impossible, a performance brand built around pushing physical and mental limits through endurance, entrepreneurship, and mindset. From running ultra-marathons on every continent to building tools that help others tackle the "impossible," Joel embodies high-agency living. He’s also the underdog in a multi-year legal battle with Impossible Foods over trademark rights—one that’s testing everything he’s built. Joel Runyon joins the show to unpack how he built the Impossible brand from scratch—starting in his parents’ basement with nothing but a list of goals that felt out of reach. He shares how endurance sports shaped his mindset, how he turned a blog into a movement, and what it's been like facing off in court against a $2 billion food tech company. This is a deep dive into high-agency thinking, resilience in the face of adversity, and the mindset it takes to defend what you’ve built when the stakes are high. What we cover:- Starting Impossible from his parents' basement- Turning a blog into a global brand- Being sued by Impossible Foods- Lessons from endurance applied to business- Managing stress while building under pressureGo check out what Joel is building at his websites:Impossible.co and Impossible.org*** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Joel:XImpossible WebsiteConnect with Brett:InstagramConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Salim Najjar is a former nuclear engineer turned wellness entrepreneur and HRV educator. After co-founding Sound, a pioneering unsweetened sparkling tea brand, he spent years biohacking his way through performance culture—until his body forced him to listen. Now, Salim is on a mission to teach people how to regulate their nervous systems, master their stress, and reconnect with their bodies through the lens of HRV (Heart Rate Variability). His work bridges engineering, spirituality, and somatic awareness to help high-performers access true resilience from within. In this episode, Salim Najjar returns to go deep on the one metric he believes can change your health and your life: HRV. After burning out while building his beverage company, Salim discovered that high performance without recovery leads to breakdown. This conversation unpacks his six-year deep dive into nervous system regulation—from biohacking and Bikram yoga to trauma processing, spiritual surrender, and living nomadically. If you want to understand stress at its root and build lasting resilience in a chaotic world, this episode is your blueprint. What we cover:- What HRV actually measures - The difference between stress and chronic stress - How your thoughts and emotional stories affect your HRV in real time. - HRV as a language of the nervous system Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (4:00) Discovering baking soda protocols and mistrusting the mainstream (7:00) The origin story of Sound and biohacking in NYC (10:00) Breaking down from burnout and discovering Bikram yoga (12:00) What HRV actually measures and why it matters (19:00) HRV as a language—why you can’t compare your score to others (26:00) How trauma gets stuck in the body and lowers HRV (35:00) Limbic brain shutdown and losing access to your performance (43:00) Why stress is necessary—chronic stress is the problem (1:00:15) Tripling HRV in 24 hours by surrendering and going nomadic *** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MEATMAFIA for 15% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Salim:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Trip Ison is the Host of the Ain’t Dead Yet podcast, Trip is a deeply reflective and purpose-driven leader. Known for his raw honesty, physical intensity, and commitment to service, he speaks directly to men navigating internal battles, offering a blueprint for rebuilding through consistency, discipline, and community. Jacob Donahue is the Founder of Muse and a high-performing operator, Jacob represents what it looks like to live with quiet discipline. He’s built a life around intentionality, simplicity, and constant personal refinement, often leading by example in community, faith, and physical pursuit. In this powerful roundtable, Harry sits down with Trip and Jacob—two high-integrity men redefining masculinity through purpose, self-discipline, and pain-forged wisdom. The conversation cuts deep on topics like self-love, sobriety, modern dating, and mental health, offering a refreshing and unfiltered take on what it means to show up fully in life. If you're a man in transition, building something bigger than yourself, or battling inner darkness—this one's for you. What we cover:- Building self-love through boundaries - The power of consistency- Crafting a meaningful daily routine- Dating vs. idolizing a relationshipTimestamps: (00:00) Intro: Meet Trip and Jacob (01:30) Responsibility reveals who you really are (03:45) Stewarding your current gifts before receiving more (06:30) Learning self-love through boundaries (10:00) Why men in their 20s shouldn’t date (14:30) Real relationships come from aligned environments (20:00) Daily routines that build discipline (29:00) Who they’re speaking to with Muse and Ain’t Dead Yet (40:45) Mental health, suicidal thoughts, and pushing through (47:00) “Just keep going”—the mindset that saves lives *** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Jacob: Instagram Connect with Trip: InstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

In this milestone episode, Brett and Harry sit down for a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation on building Noble Origins—two years after its founding. With weddings on the horizon and major growth underway, they reflect on the personal transformation, lessons learned, and pivotal moments that have shaped their journey. From early doubts to hard-won clarity, this is the most transparent look yet into what it really takes to build a brand from scratch with your best friend by your side.Whether you're a founder, a future entrepreneur, or a loyal customer, this episode is a powerful time capsule on friendship, faith, risk-taking, and the messy beauty of going all in.What we cover:- Going from roommates to business partners- The early vision for Noble and how it’s evolved- The power of organic growth and customer-led momentum- Faith, brotherhood, and building something that matters- Operational breakthroughs and building the right teamTimestamps:(00:00) – Life updates and big transitions (01:20) – Reflecting on the past three years (03:45) – How Noble started (06:10) – Simplicity in nutrition (10:55) – Building a bridge product (14:30) – Entering a crowded market (16:45) – Bringing on the right operator (22:10) – Lessons from doing it all (29:15) – When it felt real (47:55) – How to support Noble*** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Brett:InstagramConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chad Marx is an entrepreneur, veteran, and the operations specialist behind the Meat Mafia Podcast. After graduating from JMU, Chad made the unconventional choice to enlist in the Army infantry, serving in Alaska and later transitioning through the Army’s Career Skills Program. Chad's diverse experiences—from startup internships to military service and launching his own brand, SPRKL—have shaped his disciplined approach to business, fitness, and life. In this episode, Brett sits down with Meat Mafia Podcast’s behind-the-scenes ace, Chad Marx. From his early days interning at startups in NYC, his surprising decision to enlist as an infantryman despite having a degree, to launching his own brand SPRKL, Chad shares valuable lessons on discipline, entrepreneurship, and forging a non-traditional career path. Packed with insights on building brands, transitioning from military life, and cultivating relentless discipline, this episode offers a real-world blueprint for anyone striving for personal and professional growth. What we cover:- How sending a DM landed Chad his role with Meat Mafia Podcast and Noble Origins- Chad’s unconventional journey: From fraternity president to Army infantry enlistment - The importance of placing yourself in the right environments to unlock opportunity - Why Chad launched SPRKL and the lessons learned from starting a direct-to-consumer business - Chad’s experience moving to Austin and quickly building a community from scratch - The power of discipline and routine cultivated from military service Timestamps: (00:00) Chad’s transition from Army infantry to Meat Mafia Podcast (07:00) How a 2 AM DM turned into a career opportunity (14:00) The uncommon decision to enlist after college graduation (21:00) Lessons learned from working closely with high-performing military leaders (28:00) Moving to Austin, building community, and embracing discomfort (35:00) Balancing ambition, burnout, and sustained productivity (42:00) Starting SPRKL and navigating early-stage entrepreneurship (49:00) Optimizing diet, sleep, and routine for peak mental clarity *** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Chad:InstagramXSPRKL WipesConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

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

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

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

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

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

Michael is a fitness coach and content creator dedicated to simplifying health and wellness. After leaving a corporate career in cybersecurity sales, he embraced social media as a platform to spread practical, no-nonsense fitness advice, quickly amassing a large following. His content focuses on breaking down myths in the health space, advocating for simple yet effective habits, and inspiring people to take control of their fitness journey. Rooted in faith and personal growth, Michael’s mission is to help others unlock their full potential through discipline, self-improvement, and community. Michael from HigherUp Wellness joins the show to talk about the explosive rise of his coaching business, social media journey, and the deeper purpose driving his mission. We explore how fitness is more than just aesthetics—it's about unlocking energy, confidence, and mental clarity. Michael shares the life-changing lessons he learned through personal hardship, the role of faith in his journey, and why he believes health is the foundation for success in all areas of life. From his viral “60-second public speaking challenge” to his take on why Austin is leading the health renaissance, this conversation is packed with insights on self-improvement, discipline, and taking control of your well-being. What we cover:- Michael’s Journey to Fitness Coaching - Fitness Fundamentals That Work - Faith & Personal Growth - Building Confidence Through Health - The 60-Second Speaking Challenge Timestamps:(00:00) – Introduction and how Michael connected with the podcast.(06:00) – Michael’s social media growth and the power of authenticity online.(12:00) – How stepping out of fear and embracing vulnerability changed his career.(16:00) – Faith, hardship, and how his father’s illness shaped his perspective.(30:00) – The simple fitness principles that deliver real results.(42:00) – Why personal health is the key to unlocking success in life and business.(54:00) – The viral “60-second public speaking challenge” and helping people improve their communication.(58:00) – Final thoughts, reflections, and where to find Michael online.*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Michael:TiktokInstagramCoachingConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble Protein

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

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

Alexander Cortes is a fitness expert, writer, and entrepreneur known for his no-nonsense approach to health, strength, and longevity. With over a decade of experience in personal training, he has built a massive following by sharing insights on muscle building, metabolic health, and the impact of environmental toxins. Now, as the founder of Ferta, he is tackling one of the most pressing health crises of our time—infertility. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge science, ancestral wisdom, and practical solutions for improving fertility and overall well-being. In this episode of the Meat Mafia Podcast, we welcome back Alexander Cortes to dive into one of the most overlooked yet critical indicators of health—fertility. With infertility rates skyrocketing and sperm counts plummeting, Cortes sheds light on the metabolic, environmental, and lifestyle factors behind this crisis. We discuss the impact of modern toxins, the role of strength training, and how couples can reclaim their reproductive health. This conversation isn't just about having kids—it's about optimizing vitality, longevity, and the future of human health. What we cover:- Infertility as a metabolic disease- The sperm crisis and declining testosterone levels- Environmental toxins and fertility- Sleep, circadian rhythm, and hormonal balance- Nutrient density and fertility diets- The IVF dilemma and ethical considerations- The future of health and fertility awarenessTimestamps:(00:00) – The fertility crisis: Why infertility rates are skyrocketing(05:00) – How Alexander built his platform on X and the power of social media(09:00) – The alternative health movement entering the mainstream(16:00) – Why infertility is a metabolic disease and the role of mitochondria(22:00) – The sperm crisis: Testosterone decline and environmental toxins(28:00) – Practical lifestyle changes to optimize fertility and hormone health(34:00) – Detoxification, heavy metals, and environmental stressors(42:00) – The spiritual and psychological component of fertility(50:00) – Masculinity, fatherhood, and the importance of building a strong family(1:00:00) – Sauna, fasting, and practical detox strategies for fertility *** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with AJAC:XNewsletterConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Episode Description: Welcome back to another episode of The Meat Mafia Podcast! In this solo episode, Harry dives deep into the importance of community, accountability, and personal growth. Drawing from his own experiences moving to Austin, training for an Ironman, and starting various groups, Harry shares a powerful framework for finding the right people to push you forward. Plus, he lays down a spicy little 30-day challenge to help you kickstart your 2025 with consistency and focus. If you’re feeling stuck or need that extra push, this episode is for you!A quick note on the 30 day challenge - I am planning on expanding this into a bigger challenge! DM me on Instagram or Twitter if you're interested and I can keep you in the loop.Also, if you need that "kick start" I talked about in the podcast, I highly recommend following these steps to get your group challenge going:1. Pick your 2 people2. Send them this episode of the podcast3. Explain to them the rules of the challenge:30 days straight (as a group)30 minutes at 3mph on the treadmill (goal of 15 degree incline for the whole 30 minutes - it's okay if you need to work up to this)Start a group chat with your 2 friends you're challengingSend a picture of your treadmill everyday as proof of completionCome up with a fun name for your group (ours is called the Brick Layers Society)What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why finding the right community is the key to growthHow Harry’s move to Austin and joining NBDM & Thrive changed his mindsetThe role of faith and fitness in building resilienceA simple yet effective 30-day challenge to get back on trackHow accountability can make or break your successLinks & Resources Mentioned:Meat Mafia Website: https://www.themeatmafia.comNoble Origins Supplements: https://www.nobleorigins.comUse code HARRY25 for 25% off your first order!Fountain App: Support the podcast with BitcoinJoin the Challenge: DM Harry on Instagram (@meatmafeharry) if you’re in!Natasha Vandermerwe & NVDM Coaching: NVDM Coaching - if you're training for a Tri definitely check them out!Thrive Church in Austin: Thrive Austin - if you're in Austin and need a faith-based community, come join us on Sundays!First Appointment Running & Bible Study Group: @thefirstappointment on InstagramWays to Support the Show:Subscribe & Share – If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube, and share it with a friend!Check Out Our Affiliates – We promote brands we believe in. Support them to support us!Join Our Patreon (Coming Soon!) – Help us expand into investigative storytelling & mini-documentaries.Follow Us:Instagram: @meatmafeharry & @meatmafiabrettTwitter: @meatmafeharry @meatmafiabrettThank you for listening! Now, go find your group, take on the challenge, and make 2025 your best year yet!

Today's episode is Brett's interview with Dan Hollaway, from his podcast Citizen Podcast. In this episode of Citizen Podcast, Brett Ender, co-host of The Meat Mafia Podcast, joins the show for a raw and unfiltered conversation on nutrition, personal responsibility, and the modern state of society. Brett shares his journey from collegiate baseball to the corporate world, his battle with autoimmune disease, and how shifting to an all-meat diet changed his life. The conversation dives deep into the failures of the food industry, the illusion of tech careers, and the importance of resilience in an era of safetyism and victimhood. If you’re looking for a no-BS take on how to take control of your health and life, this episode is a must-listen. What we cover:- How the modern diet fuels chronic disease.- The failure of safetyism and victimhood culture.- Beating autoimmune disease with a carnivore diet.- Why the corporate world is failing young professionals.- Building something of your own vs. the corporate ladder.- The power of regenerative farming and bioavailable nutrients.- Why real, hard work beats modern wellness trends.Timestamps:(03:00) Why corporate jobs are a trap(06:00) How safetyism is weakening men(14:00) The problem with delayed maturity(22:00) The truth about food, fat, and inflammation(31:00) How Big Food keeps you sick(38:00) Why modern nutrition advice is broken(42:00) The fastest way to fix your health(55:00) Building resilience through discipline*** LINKS***The Citizen PodcastDan's InstagramCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Madison Tylak is the co-founder of Tallow Twins, a skincare brand rooted in ancestral wellness, offering nourishing tallow-based products for moms, babies, and beyond. As a radical birth keeper, she helps women reclaim autonomy over birth, challenging the maternity industry and its reliance on unnecessary interventions like Pitocin, C-sections, and immediate cord clamping. After witnessing firsthand how birth has been medicalized, she left the system to advocate for physiological, undisturbed birth, supporting over 50 births and empowering women to trust their bodies. Through Tallow Twins, she continues to promote holistic postpartum care while using her platform to educate, inspire, and disrupt the modern birthing system. Madison joins us with Harry and breaks down how birth became a business, why hospitals disrupt natural labor, and how women can reclaim birth as a sacred experience. She exposes the systemic interventions that push C-sections, synthetic hormones, and immediate cord clamping, leading to postpartum depression and birth trauma. Madison shares how home births protect the mother-baby bond, why oxytocin is critical for labor, and how expecting parents can prepare for a healthy, undisturbed birth. What we cover:- The $98 billion birthing industry and why birth became medicalized- The role of oxytocin vs. synthetic Pitocin in birth and postpartum recovery- Why C-sections are overprescribed and the risks they pose- The primal instincts of birth and why undisturbed birth works best- Why men need to be better prepared as birth partnersTimestamps:(00:00) – Introduction & how Madison got into birth work(03:00) – The $98 billion birthing industry and how birth became medicalized(06:00) – Why hospital births are filled with unnecessary interventions(10:00) – How Madison’s experience in hospitals led her to leave the system(20:00) – Why home birth is safer than people think and how it works(27:00) – The importance of oxytocin, skin-to-skin contact, and delayed cord clamping(33:00) – How hospital protocols contribute to postpartum depression(40:00) – The C-section epidemic and why it’s the second most common surgery(49:00) – How women can prepare for an empowered, undisturbed birth*** LINKS***Resources from the show:The Business of Being Born DocumentaryRadical Birth Keeper SchoolCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Madison:InstagramTallow Twins - Code "birthmafia15" for 15% OFF Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Justin Nault is a former professional musician turned health and wellness advocate, e-commerce entrepreneur, and food activist. With a 15-year music career and a stint on reality TV, Justin transitioned to focus on empowering others through nutrition and lifestyle changes. As the founder of Clovis, he has helped thousands of people transform their health by emphasizing nutrient-dense, whole foods and removing toxins from their diets. Justin's journey from music to health is a story of passion, purpose, and creating freedom for himself and others.In this episode, we sit down with Justin Nault, a musician-turned-health coach and entrepreneur, who is reshaping the way people approach health and wellness. Justin shares his personal journey from the music industry to founding Clovis, an e-commerce brand that emphasizes freedom through better nutrition and lifestyle choices. We dive deep into his philosophies on food, health, and personal responsibility while exploring his early struggles, transformative experiences, and why he believes removing toxins is the ultimate "cheat code" for living your best life. What we cover:- Justin's transition from a music career to health and wellness.- The role of paleo and ketogenic diets in transforming health.- The impact of removing toxins from diets and environments.- Addressing diet culture myths like "calories in, calories out."- The transformative power of a 30-day reset.Timestamps:(00:00) Justin’s journey: From music career to health and wellness advocate. (08:00) Launching Clovis: Building Perfect Paleo Powder and entering e-commerce.(10:00) PaleoFX: Meeting leaders in the health and wellness movement.(19:00) Food as a gateway: Using nutrition for personal transformation.(30:00) Calories myth: Why nutrient density and energy states matter.(49:00) Breaking the system: Escaping healthcare gaslighting and taking control.(53:00) New health models: Building alternatives to mainstream healthcare.(57:00) Ownership: Taking charge of your health and building freedom. *** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Justin:InstagramOnline CoachingClovisConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

River Klass is a first-generation rancher, restaurateur, and the host of Ranch America on the Outdoor Channel. Balancing life as a rancher and restaurant owner, River brings a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of modern ranching. His passion for sustainable agriculture, storytelling, and honoring the legacy of America’s ranching traditions shines through his work. With a deep respect for the land and the people who care for it, River is dedicated to bridging the gap between ranchers and consumers while championing the values of resilience, gratitude, and innovation. In this episode we’re joined by River Klass. River shares his journey from opening a small-town restaurant to managing cattle, leasing land, and ultimately telling the stories of America’s ranchers on his hit TV show. This episode dives deep into the heart of ranching and its crucial role in the American food system. River pulls back the curtain on the day-to-day challenges ranchers face, from financial pressures and juggling multiple jobs to the evolving demands of sustainability and regenerative practices. With anecdotes from the road, insights from the land, and a reverence for the cowboy way of life, River paints a vivid picture of the resilience and innovation that keeps the ranching tradition alive.What we cover: - River’s journey from restaurateur to first-generation rancher- Challenges faced by small-scale ranchers in today’s economy- The mission and inspiration behind Ranch America- The disconnect between consumers and their food sources - Hope for the future of ranching through young innovatorsTimestamps:(00:00) – Introduction to River Klass and his journey to ranching(06:00) – The inspiration and mission behind Ranch America(12:00) – Insights into the daily life and struggles of ranchers(20:00) – Challenges and realities of modern ranching(30:00) – The role of sustainability and regenerative practices(40:00) – Stories of community, camaraderie, and cowboy ethics(48:00) – The future of ranching and hope for the next generation(54:00) – Closing thoughts and where to find Ranch America.*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with River:InstagramRanch AmericaConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Will and Meg are a dynamic married duo transforming the fitness landscape. As pro athletes in Hyrox competitions, founders of M3GA, and creators of an inclusive global fitness community, their journey is one of perseverance, purpose, and partnership. Together, they’ve cultivated a movement that encourages individuals to realize their potential through fitness, faith, and innovative entrepreneurial pursuits. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Will and Meg, the powerhouse couple behind M3GA, a brand and movement dedicated to empowering individuals to discover their full potential. From starting M3GA Run, a global fitness community, to competing as pro Hyrox athletes and building a cutting-edge apparel line, Will and Meg share their journey of hard work, faith, and resilience. Discover how they transformed their lives and inspired countless others to realize they’re capable of more. What we cover:- How a passion for running turned into a global community with 36 locations. - Competing at a professional level and qualifying for Hyrox Worlds. - Building M3GA: From idea to product, creating a brand with a mission of empowerment. - Using running as a tool to push limits and grow mentally. - "You are capable of more" as a life-changing mindset and the core of their brand. Timestamps:[00:00:00] Origins of M3GA Run and building a global running community.[00:06:00] Experiences in Austin and how faith shaped their journey.[00:14:00] Meg’s personal transformation through running and resilience.[00:22:00] Faith’s role in their relationship and community building.[00:27:00] Using running to push past limits and inspire others.[00:35:00] Lessons from ultra marathons: adaptability and problem-solving.[00:46:00] Launching M3GA apparel and focusing on performance gear.[01:00:00] M3GA’s philosophy: "You are capable of more" and future vision.*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Will and Meg:Will's IGMeg's IGM3GAFitness ProgrammingYTConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Brett and Harry reflect on three transformative years of The Meat Mafia Podcast, their entrepreneurial journey, and the lessons they've learned along the way. This inaugural episode of 2025 sets the stage for a year of excellence, discipline, and deeper connections with their audience. From revisiting their podcast origins to sharing plans for their businesses—Noble and Base Brands Media—the duo discusses faith, health, and turning personal growth into impactful actions. What we cover:- Podcast Evolution: From carnivore focus to a lifestyle movement.- Building Noble and Base Brands Media as mission-driven ventures.- 2025 Mindset: Conquering fear, embracing discipline, and pursuing excellence.- How to turn 2025 into a year of transformation.Timestamps:[00:03:00] Podcast Evolution: Reflecting on three years of growth[00:05:00] Business Updates: Noble and Base Brands Media[00:18:00] 2025 Mindset: Building consistency and momentum[00:30:00] Brett’s transformative time in San Diego[00:38:00] Overcoming Fear: Taking bold steps in life[00:51:00] Engagement: Brett on growth and commitment[01:01:00] Call to action for excellence in 2025*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Jesse Griffiths is a celebrated chef, hunter, and storyteller reshaping the culinary landscape of Texas. As the visionary behind Dai Due, a restaurant that champions sustainable, locally sourced, and seasonally inspired cooking, Jesse has mastered the art of connecting people to their food. With a deep respect for nature and tradition, he’s also an author and educator who inspires others to embrace the beauty of wild game, foraging, and the flavors of Texas. In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Griffiths, the culinary mind behind Dai Due. Jesse takes us on a journey from his early days as a supper club pioneer to running a restaurant that’s a beacon for sustainability and authenticity in Austin’s food scene. We dive into his passion for hunting, his respect for nature’s ingredients, and how he’s inspiring a new generation to reconnect with their food. Whether it’s rendering beef tallow for fries or crafting the perfect peach pie with lard, Jesse’s insights will make you rethink what it means to eat well. What we cover:- Dai Due’s Origins: From supper club to Austin culinary landmark.- Building menus around seasonal, local ingredients.- Grass-fed beef and beef tallow resurgence. - How European simplicity and respect for ingredients shaped Jesse’s approach - Overcoming hurdles to create a transparent and healthy kitchen. Timestamps:(00:00) Evolution of Dai Due Restaurant(14:25) Culinary Journey and Italian Inspiration(24:44) Revolutionizing Food Sourcing and Education(33:50) Culinary Traditions and Ingredients(48:04) Financial Sustainability and Culinary Transparency(55:11) Local Food Sourcing and Humility(59:06) Mutual Inspiration Among Austin Chefs(01:04:51) Hunting Influence on Dai Due(01:15:37) Influences and Future Culinary Concepts(01:27:25) Salt and Time's Departure and Evolution*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Jesse:InstagramDai DueJesse's BooksConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Jack Flood is a rising star in the world of track and field, specializing in the grueling decathlon. Standing at 6'5" and powered by a relentless work ethic, Jack has climbed from the ranks of junior college to become one of the top decathletes in the United States. Beyond his athletic achievements, Jack is a man of deep faith and a passionate content creator, using his platform to motivate others through lessons on discipline, perseverance, and spirituality. With his eyes set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Jack represents the ultimate underdog story in the making. From being the slowest on his high school track team to one of the top decathletes in the U.S., Jack Flood's journey is a testament to perseverance and faith. In this episode, Jack shares how he found purpose in his pain, the power of sticking to long-term goals, and why he's aiming for the ultimate underdog story—making the 2028 Olympic team. We dive into his mental framework for success, the role of faith in his life, and how he's using content creation to spread a message of resilience, health, and spirituality. What we cover:- Jack's Athletic Evolution- How Jack’s relationship with God drives his ambitions - Social Media and Sport - Using faith to inspire societal change - Building resilience and the importance of playing the long gameTimestamps:(00:01) From Division Three to National Champion(07:08) Journey From D3 to Olympic Dream(14:04) The Power of Long-Term Persistence(24:26) The Decathlon Mindset(32:21) Strengthening Faith Through Scripture and Prayer(46:19) Building Personal Brand Through Content Creation(59:12) Masculinity, Ambition, and Faith(01:06:45) Unexpected Opportunity Leads to Olympic Dreams(01:19:28) Building a Lifestyle of Health *** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show. Connect with Jack: InstagramJack's Coaching - Flood FitnessYoutubeXGospel EraConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

In this episode of The Meat Mafia Podcast, the Brett & Harry explore personal battles against addiction, dopamine dependency, and overstimulation. From kicking nicotine habits to the profound impact of fasting, the conversation dives deep into self-discipline, faith, and the pursuit of a more intentional life. Discover how embracing sacred simplicity, serving others, and reconnecting with God’s pace can lead to life-changing breakthroughs. Whether it's navigating modern vices or finding inspiration in the wild, this episode is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt revelations. What we cover:- Overcoming Addiction - Dopamine Dependency - Breaking Free from Digital Overload - Practical Steps for Self-Mastery - The Influence of Environment Timestamps:(00:00) Personal Growth Through Challenging Experiences(06:40) Spirituality, Nature, and Self-Discovery(12:39) Coping With Substance Dependency and Self-Reflection(21:50) Accountability and Personal Growth(26:33) Power of Words in Personal Transformation(33:02) Peeling Back Layers for Authenticity(45:46) Living Authentically and Disconnecting From Technology(53:17) Faith, Obedience, and Self-Discipline(01:01:14) Leveraging Vas for Personal Growth*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Josh Trent is the founder of Wellness + Wisdom, a podcast host, and a leader in emotional and spiritual wellness. Overcoming personal struggles with addiction, weight loss, and a deep search for purpose, Josh has spent over a decade guiding others to find their own inner strength and connection. With a unique lens on topics like emotional epigenetics, spiritual growth, and practical self-care, Josh inspires listeners to redefine what it means to live a well-rounded, meaningful life. In this episode, Josh Trent dives deep into the challenges of finding peace and purpose in a chaotic world. From a life-altering spiritual awakening to overcoming addiction and exploring emotional epigenetics, Josh unpacks what it means to live an embodied life filled with resilience, self-honesty, and faith. This conversation is packed with insights on personal growth, the power of transformation, and the ultimate journey to wellness and wisdom. What we cover:- How to develop emotional intelligence and resilience- Balancing ambition with spiritual and mental well-being- Daily practices for optimal wellness, including hot and cold therapy- The impact of modern society on mental health and addiction - Navigating personal growth with authenticity and self-compassionTimestamps:(00:01) Journey of Growth and Transformation(12:48) Desperation Leading to Spiritual Awakening(16:18) Navigating Spiritual Awakening and Growth(22:01) The Path to Wellness and Wisdom"(31:31) The Growth Journey of Ambitious Men(42:17) Questioning Spiritual Growth and Wisdom(51:40) Biohacking and Self-Awareness for Peak Performance(01:05:02) Redefining Trust in Health and Wellness(01:13:24) Game-Changing Conversations on Health(01:25:41) The Honesty Game*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Get Connected with JoshInstagramWellness + Wisdom PodcastConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Nick Geoppo is a transformational weight loss coach and entrepreneur known for his incredible journey of losing over 110 pounds and maintaining sustainable health practices. Nick shares his raw and authentic story of overcoming obesity, battling personal demons, and rebuilding his life through self-discipline, mindset shifts, and practical nutrition. As a passionate advocate for sustainable weight loss and healthy living, Nick empowers others to take control of their lives and redefine their relationship with food, fitness, and personal growth. In this episode, we sit down with Nick Geoppo to explore his inspiring journey from a 270-pound sedentary lifestyle to becoming a transformational weight loss coach and entrepreneur. Nick opens up about his battle with obesity, the mental and emotional challenges he faced, and how he leveraged discipline and intentional living to turn his life around. We dive deep into the philosophy behind his Common Sense Diet, sustainable weight loss, and how he helps clients achieve long-lasting health without restrictive fads. This conversation is packed with actionable advice, powerful insights, and raw honesty about the realities of personal transformation.What we cover:- Nick's weight loss journey: Losing 110 pounds and keeping it off sustainably- Overcoming the "fat mind" mentality and building healthy habits- Insights into the Common Sense Diet: Simplifying nutrition for lasting results- The psychological impact of obesity and breaking cycles of self-sabotage- Finding purpose and creating a life rooted in love, gratitude, and positivityTimestamps:(00:08) Transformation Through Weight Loss Journey(06:50) Life-Changing Weight Loss Journey Through Hardship(18:18) Overcoming Resistance(28:13) Inner Transformation Through Self-Love and Mindfulness(38:54) Weight Loss Myths and Beliefs(42:32) Healthy Eating and Mindfulness Approach(48:17) Mindful Eating and Balanced Approach(52:23) Navigating Diet Culture and Weight Loss(01:00:00) Discovering Your True Desires for Success(01:08:01) Manifesting Destiny Through Visualization and Self-Transformation(01:18:37) Sustainable Weight Loss Solutions*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Get Connected with NickTiktokInstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA