BuiltLean Podcast With Marc Perry

Farid is a health & fitness coach based in LA who uses primarily bodyweight training, natural foods, and the mind to help his clients systematically reach their goals and achieve an optimal state of well-being. As one of the first 25 instructors to be certified in the Wim Hof method in the U.S., he trained his mind and body by meditating in subzero waters, doing barefoot hikes over ice covered terrain, and climbing the 5,500 foot frozen Mount Sněžka wearing only swimming trunks. What You'll Learn -Farid's #1 mindset training technique -The method he uses to build superhuman resilience -When to do cold showers or cold plunges -The benefits & risks of cold therapy -How to calm the monkey brain in minutes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Nate is the co-founder of EyeHeart SF, which produces music festivals and concerts & City Fit Fest, which is a fitness event also based in San Francisco, and ALLNESS that works with Fitness & Wellness talent in LA, the Bay, and beyond. Nate is also a high level trainer & coach with expertise in athletics/track & movement training. His super power is bringing people together and creating community. What You'll Learn -The simplest way to start a free community workout -How to enjoy great workouts with little to no equipment -How Nate shifted his approach to movement training -Why building ligaments & tendons is more important than muscle -Why there's no perfect fitness routine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Nick is the founder of Nick Holt Fitness & co-founder SaltwaterFit. He helps men over 40 feel, move, and look better. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, he has created an easy to follow framework to simplify what it takes to get fit as we get older. He lives on the beach in Costa Rica and has numerous exercise & nutrition certifications. And he has also been a contributing writer for BuiltLean and has written over 20 articles. What You'll Learn -Why getting lean & staying lean are completely different -What role genetics play in getting lean -The mobility exercises Nick does to stay limber -Why knowing your north star is critical for your health -Nick's daily stress management routine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Noah Church has openly discussed his challenges with porn that started at age 9 and how he overcame a porn addiction and porn induced erectile dysfunction. He has since written a book called Wack about porn & masturbation and offers solutions to a challenging societal issue that affects everyone. And he also has a website www.addictedtointernetporn.com dedicated to helping people learn more about this and is a coach. What You'll Learn -How porn affects your brain -Red flags when porn is becoming a problem -Steps to quit watching porn -When & how kids should learn about porn -Is masturbation healthy or unhealthy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Nerijus Bagdonas is a holistic movement, strength and lifestyle coach. He integrates mobility, strength, and skill building using a variety of disciplines, such as gymnastics, dance, yoga, martial arts, and the traditional strength training principles. Nerijus has 20 years of coaching experience, a degree in Kinesiology, numerous training and performance coaching certifications. He's been featured as an expert and a fitness model in several different major media publications. What You'll Learn -#1 piece of advice to stay consistent -Top 3 bodyweight & weightlifting exercises -Why he doesn't eat processed foods -1 food he eats nearly every day -His eating & workout philosophy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Dean Sluyter (spelled "Sluyter") has taught natural approaches to meditation and awakening since 1970. His highly acclaimed books include Fear Less and Natural Meditation. Dean gives talks, workshops, and retreats throughout the United States and beyond, from Ivy League colleges to maximum-security prisons. He has made several media appearances and has completed numerous pilgrimages and retreats in India, Tibet, Nepal, and the West. He is known for conveying authentic teachings in forms that are relaxed, accessible, and down-to-earth. What You'll Learn: -What meditation is -The purpose of meditation -How to do it naturally in 10-minutes a day -How long it takes to see benefits -The myth of the monkey mind --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

James Larsen is a classmate of podcast host Marc Perry (Yale ‘04). He is a hospitality executive at Caesars Entertainment, where he's been for several years. He's also currently pursuing a PhD in Hospitality Management. James reached out to Marc in August 2019 as he had recently hit his highest body weight of 216, and knew he wanted to make a change. We had a conversation about his current situation and what he wanted to achieve. He decided to sign up for the BuiltLean Transformation program and ended up achieving a dramatic body transformation where he lost over 50 pounds. Not only has he achieved results, but he's sustained them. Marc caught up with James to discuss his transformation and how the BuiltLean program helped him achieve his goals. What You'll Learn -How James overcame stress eating -His top tips to stay motivated and consistent -What his doctor told him that shifted his perspective -How he stays fit with a heavy travel schedule -What he enjoyed most about the BuiltLean program --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Dr. Katz is one of the top nutrition experts in the world. He's the founding director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, he's also the founder of True Health Initiative & Diet ID. He has published over 200 scientific articles and textbook chapters and authored or co-authored 18 books to date. He is the recipient of several awards for his contributions to public health, and he has received three honorary doctorate degrees. I came across Dr. Katz many years ago and did a Q&A on BuiltLean.com with him in 2014. If I have a question about nutrition, I want to find out what Dr. Katz has to say about it. There are many voices out there regarding nutrition, he's one of the few voices I pay close attention to. What You'll Learn: -The best evidence-based diet for human health -4-steps to achieve lasting health & vitality -Why "taste bud rehab" is so important -Why diet and environment are integrally connected -A simple solution to the U.S. obesity epidemic --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Dr. Kathy Dooley is a world-renowned rehabilitative chiropractor with a very deep knowledge of anatomy. In fact, she's an adjunct anatomy professor at two New York City medical schools. She has many teaching pursuits and several certifications including Active Release Technique (ART), NeuroKinetic Therapy, and StrongFirst SFG just to name a few. She is a co-owner of Catalyst Sport in New York City where she sees patients. In 2014, I came to Kathy because I wanted to properly rehabilitate my body - I still had some challenges I was working through from low back surgery many years prior - and I was preparing for the StrongFirst Kettlebell certification. I came to think of Kathy as my body mechanic. I've worked with a lot of rehabilitative therapists over the years, and Kathy is world-class. She's a teacher to the teachers. And she practices what she preaches. She is strong and she is fit. What You'll Learn -Top 3 exercises to get stronger -Why every office should have a pull up bar -The best way to work on your computer -The pillow & mattress she recommends -Why minimal footwear is so important --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Tim Anderson is the founder of Original Strength, which teaches health professionals how to restore, build, and enhance the movement of their patients, clients, and athletes. As a movement restoration specialist, Tim has written and co-written several books including Becoming Bulletproof, Habitual Strength, Pressing RESET, and Original Strength. Tim is lean, strong, fit, and flexible and has achieved a very level of fitness. He's able to move his body as effortlessly and fluidly as a child. Tim is a phenomenal teacher - and in fact, he's a teacher to the teachers. What You'll Learn -Top 5 exercises to "reset" your bodies health -How proper breathing can restore your mobility -How to make hard exercises easy -Why aging does not mean getting stiff -Tim's daily exercise routine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

The podcast you are about to hear is a conversation between Leigh Walters and myself. I was checking in with Leigh after he completed the BuiltLean Program. Leigh is in his 50's from Australia. He completely transformed his body losing over 20 pounds of fat and developed an exceptional mindset. I'm excited for you to listen to this because there's a lot you can take away. If you want to transform your body or simply get to the next level, this is pure gold. I want to thank Leigh for allowing me to publish this private conversion and share it with you. What You'll Learn -How Leigh went from loving chocolate to rarely eating it -The eating tool he used to help transform his eating habits -How weekly accountability helped him stay focused -The online community he joined to stay motivated -How following a proven system reduced stress & frustration --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

A couple of years ago, I reached out to Dr. Ray - who is a very experienced clinical psychologist and coach - because I heard an entrepreneur raving about EMDR therapy and how it helped him remove roadblocks and become a better entrepreneur. I thought let's give it a go. In this podcast, we start out by discussing some of the basics about therapy and coaching, then do a deep dive into helping men overcome negative patterns like emotional eating and other self-sabotaging behaviors. What You'll Learn -The difference between higher & lower functioning people -Why negative leverage never works for lasting results -The 3-step process for overcoming negative patterns -How a man with everything can still feel empty -What loving yourself really means --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

If you want to improve your health (and your life) while enjoying some timeless nuggets of wisdom, you don't want to miss this podcast. Strauss Zelnick is the CEO of Take Two Interactive, which is a multibillion dollar gaming company. He's also a family man and looks fantastic at 61 despite a dizzying number of intense demands placed on him. So how does he do it all? That's what this interview is all about. What You'll Learn -The 4 core areas he focuses on in his life -Why he works out out 10-12x per week -What his eating plan looks like -Why he gave up alcohol 7 years ago -How much sleep he gets per day --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Kellen Milad is a Milwakee-based coach with world-class strength, conditioning, flexibility and jaw-dropping physique. He takes a holistic approach that aligns both health & fitness to create a balanced lifestyle that is individualized to each person. What You'll Learn -What is the difference between health & performance? -Kellen's top 3 exercises for busy men & women to get lean, strong, and fit. -How Kellen eats to stay lean, strong, and energized. -How Kellen drinks alcohol and stays lean. -What does Kellen do to stay strong and flexible? -------------- Image Credits: Andrew Feller --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

Dr. Christopher Scott, PhD is an exercise physiology professor at the University of Southern Maine and one of the world's foremost experts on the afterburn effect, which is calorie burn after exercise. In his first major study, Chris proposed that as much as 95% of the calorie cost of intense anaerobic exercise can come AFTER exercise. What You'll Learn -What is aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise? -How most physiologists measure energy expenditure from exercise -How to maximize the afterburn effect and calorie burn -How there is a possible 4th component of energy expenditure -Why nutrition is still king for losing fat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support

I recorded this podcast with my friend David Aaron who is a young professional with an exceptional physique. I met David when we were both reverse commuting out to Greenwich, CT from NYC to our investment jobs. David literally looks like a professional athlete despite working very long hours (14-15 hour days, 5 days a week). What you'll learn -How he stays motivated to go to the gym with a busy schedule -His 2 favorite strength training exercises -How he structures his strength training routine -An awesome interval training cardio routine he uses -His “Engine Check” to make sure his body is healthy -How he never deprives himself of his favorite foods, but still eats well --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/builtlean/support