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Most people think big wave surfers are fearless. Luca says fear is the only place courage can exist. Luca Padua is a big wave surfer from Half Moon Bay, California, who grew up two miles from Mavericks, one of the most dangerous waves on Earth. He surfed it for the first time at 13, lived with Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece for six years, and now runs Bigger Than Waves, a project supporting veteran mental health through VETS. What surprised me is how honest Luca is about being scared. He was the cautious kid his mom had to walk down the high dive. He argues fear is intelligence, not weakness. Courage isn't innate; it's built through training, like the pool sessions with Laird that once made him black out. That framing runs through every story he tells, from his first drop at Mavericks with the jagged Boneyard rocks below him to sitting shoulder to shoulder with his childhood heroes in the lineup. We also get into his path away from enlisting in the military, the letter from a special operations friend that changed his direction, and why he believes purpose has to come before performance. You'll learn: [0:00] Introduction [6:04] Big wave surfers aren't fearless, and the only place courage can exist  [10:33] The lore of Mavericks and what makes an 80-foot wave so deadly [23:49] Luca's fallout with his parents after that first Mavericks session, and finding his path forward [37:16] The lesson Laird Hamilton taught him about being faithful in the small things [42:01] Almost enlisting in the military, and how Bigger Than Waves and VETS was born [53:48] What training with Ido Portal and Christian McCaffrey taught him about being a beginner [1:00:39] Navigating social media as a distraction machine while staying on the righteous path Resources Mentioned: Laird Hamilton | Website VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) | Website The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson | Book Inside Maverick's: Portrait of a Monster Wave by Doug Acton | Book In Waves and War | Netflix Find more from Luca: Luca Padua | Instagram | YouTube Bigger Than Waves | Instagram | Website Find more from Ste: Ste Lane | Instagram Radical Health Radio | Instagram | YouTube Heart and Soil Supplements | Website | Instagram | X | YouTube

Psychedelics can expand your consciousness in a way most people can't imagine. My guest is Dr. Chloe West, a PhD neuroscientist who's been researching psychedelics for nearly a decade and is now writing a book on psychedelics and religious trauma. Dr. Chloe explains what happens in the brain during a trip, from increased entropy to disorganized activity in the default mode network. Her framing of the brain as clay, where plasticity softens it, and the trip itself guides how it gets reshaped, is one of the clearest explanations I've heard. We get into the REBUS model and one finding that stopped me: the research doesn't actually show that psychedelics reliably turn atheists into believers, even though people will swear otherwise. Beliefs about the self, however, are another story. Her personal story is where this conversation deepens. Chloe grew up in evangelical Christianity in the South, walked away from it in graduate school, and is now researching how psychedelics might offer something the deconstruction space has been missing: a tool for reconstruction. She describes someone close to her who spent years praying out of fear, and after psychedelics only wanted to pray out of gratitude. That single shift, from fear to gratitude, is what many therapeutic outcomes seem to rest on. You'll learn: [0:00] Introduction [3:41] Psychedelics as the fastest method for rewiring rigid beliefs [7:57] Defining consciousness, and whether psychedelics can really expand it [17:30] Predictive processing turns your brain into a protection machine working against you [23:08] Why integration matters and how set and setting predict a bad trip [27:33] Eli Lilly's $3.8 billion DMT bet and why both political sides embrace psychedelics [37:49] Growing up evangelical and using psychedelics to heal religious trauma [50:21] Microdosing versus heroic doses, and the new psychedelics that skip the trip [57:32] Finding your default state of consciousness through silent retreats and breathwork [1:05:56] Which psychedelic calls to Chloe most, and the mystery of ayahuasca's plant intelligence Resources Mentioned: Sky Breath Meditation | Website Art of Living Retreat Center | Website For weekly essays on psychedelics, consciousness, and belief, join Dr. Chloe West's Substack here, or follow her on social media to stay connected. Find more from Dr. Chloe: Dr. Chloe West | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTube | Substack Find more from Ste: Ste Lane | Instagram Radical Health Radio | Instagram | YouTube Heart and Soil Supplements | Website | Instagram | X | YouTube

The self-help industry convinced you that you can heal yourself… is it true though? Jessica Ella is the founder of Aaruka® Therapy and a survivor of severe childhood sexual abuse, CPTSD, and repressed memory that didn't surface until she was 30. Her perspective matters because she built the method she needed after Google, Reddit, and a decade of therapy gave her dead ends. Repression, she explains, is one of the most powerful survival mechanisms the brain has, and there's a reason her memories only returned once her life became safe enough to hold them. The conversation gets into why plant medicine, breathwork, and standard talk therapy often uncover trauma without actually completing it, and what has to happen at the subconscious, somatic, and energetic level for a memory to stop replaying. Anyone stuck in the same patterns despite years of work will find something here worth sitting with. You'll learn: [0:00] Introduction [18:56] How the brain hyper-fixates on sound to block long-term memory access [28:00] The Stockholm syndrome of remembering your father was your abuser [34:20] Inside the Aruka method: the four pillars and why we start with the biggest trauma first [43:24] The shrink ray gun technique and why speaking out loud beats silent processing [52:51] Why plant medicine and breathwork uncover trauma but can't complete it [1:11:52] The difference between people who get buried by trauma and those who alchemize it [1:29:37] Why spirituality can't fix a brain that's been rewired by trauma Resources Mentioned: The Aaruka® Healing Exchange | ⁠Practice Portal ⁠For anyone who can't afford therapy right now, the Aaruka® Healing Exchange offers free sessions with a current student. ⁠Submit a request⁠ to get started. Find more from Jessica: Jessica Ella | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Aaruka® Therapy | ⁠Instagram⁠ Find more from Ste: Ste Lane | ⁠Instagram⁠ Radical Health Radio | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ Heart and Soil Supplements | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠X⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠

Nick Komodina built a $500k/month business with zero ads, and he almost didn't live long enough to see it. Nick is a conscious leadership and business mentor, author of Surrender, and one of the most direct voices I've come across on what breaks people once they get what they thought they wanted. The story starts in an Eight Mile trailer park and lands in a backyard with a gun to his head. Between those two points is a version of success most of the online coaching world refuses to talk about. Comfort is expensive. Faith is not certainty. Self-sabotage is a goal in disguise. Nick unpacks all three with the kind of specificity that makes you uncomfortable in the best way. We also have a real conversation about content, being the guide instead of the hero, and why a massive spike in followers didn't move his engagement numbers at all. If you've been sitting on a calling and dressing it up as a strategy, this episode names the game you're actually playing. You'll learn: [00:00] Introduction [3:09] Growing up in a trailer park, and the moment stealing $100 became an identity [7:37] Some people see through the matrix while others stay NPCs forever [12:14] Childhood trauma buries the gift God placed inside you [17:35] The biggest content mistake: positioning yourself as the guide, not the hero [24:31] How desperate people con themselves using scammy coaches as a tool [30:18] The night a voice stopped him from pulling the trigger [35:46] The four pillars of success and why training your weakest muscle matters most [47:44] Coming off TRT and healing gut infections forced him to pull back from business [58:46] Adlerian psychology and why you actually don't want to break past 10K months [1:06:49] Letting the right people opt out is the real content strategy  Follow Nick on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ for more content on conscious leadership, authentic brand building, and turning big visions into reality. Find more from Nick: Nick Komodina | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Surrender by Nick Komodina | ⁠⁠Book⁠⁠ Find more from Ste: Ste Lane | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Radical Health Radio | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Heart and Soil Supplements | ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

Cru Mahoney hasn't missed a run in over 2,900 days, and he says discipline has nothing to do with it. Cru spends the rest of his time coaching people back into a relationship with themselves, and today he joins me, your host Ste Lane, for a second time to talk about what changes when the pursuit stops being fueled by fear and starts being fueled by trust. A year ago, he was just entering a new relationship. Now he's a year in, deeper into jujitsu, and rethinking what "consistency" even means once the fear runs out. Our entire conversation turns on one paradox: the people capable of everything feel most incapable, and the people doing nothing feel like the man. From there, it opens into relationships, loneliness, sprinting as the real fountain of youth, and why he'd rather be positively delusional than accurately pessimistic. If you've ever suspected you're chasing the wrong thing, this episode is for you. You'll learn: [0:00] Introduction [3:58] Solving every problem just creates a new one to chase [9:02] Becoming a scientist of your own emotions in a relationship [16:47] The loneliness of trying to be like nobody else [25:36] School felt like emotional jail, jujitsu became the antidote [34:17] A 67-year-old client's magic sponge story that revealed the whole system [42:42] Life isn't on a budget, so stop apologising for wanting more [55:22] Free will maxing: the delusion of becoming someone new overnight [58:46] Positively delusional vs positively pessimistic, and why God wants you to win [1:07:12] Orthorexia, sourdough, and flexibility on a higher frequency [1:23:11] Explosive athletes might be the real fountain of youth Resources mentioned: Apex Athlete Official | Website Find more from Cru: Cru Mahoney | Instagram | YouTube The Cru Mahoney Podcast | YouTube Find more from Ste: Ste Lane | Instagram Radical Health Radio | Instagram | YouTube Heart and Soil Supplements | Website | Instagram | X | YouTube

Jason Grubb is a 6x CrossFit Games Masters champion, coach, and founder of a training program built to help serious athletes over 40 train, recover, and compete. In this episode, Jason breaks down why aging doesn't have to mean decline, how he's gotten stronger at 50 than he was at 30, and why the right approach to training, recovery, and nutrition can make your best years the ones still ahead of you. 00:40 Entering peak training for CrossFit Games 02:40 Training alone for years in an RV 05:50 Young training partners push him daily 06:50 Fixing his biggest weakness: heavy lifts 10:00 71-year-old's ring muscle up story 11:20 The "reptilian brain" behind competition PRs 12:20 Epic 305lb clean and jerk battle 18:40 It's NEVER Too Late 25:30 How he discovered CrossFit at 38 32:00 Marriage, sacrifice, and staying aligned 36:40 Why winning feels like relief, not joy 42:40 Identity, fear of failure, and legacy 48:30 Using AI to scout his competitors 50:40 Challenge is the Fountain of Youth 55:40 Visualizing life one month after Games

Melissa Kupsch is a homeopath and founder of RMDY Academy. In this episode, Melissa breaks down what homeopathy actually is and how these simple remedies can transform your and your family's health. She shares why generations of inherited trauma, suppressed emotions, and over-medicated symptoms may be the root cause of everything holding you back from truly thriving. CODE: RADICAL10 to save 10% off products and course at https://rmdycollective.org/ 0:00 What Even Is Homeopathy? 1:40 Tiny Sugar Pills That Actually Work? 5:40 Sister's 6-Year Mystery Illness Cured 7:50 Destroying The Placebo Argument 12:20 One Dose Triggered A Full Emotional Purge 20:30 Fixing Hormones, PCOS & Endometriosis 25:30 When Did You Last Feel Truly Well? 26:30 You Inherited Your Trauma 33:30 The Suppressed History of Homeopathy  43:00 Can Homeopathy Save Humanity? 50:00 She Took A Remedy, Met Her Husband 2 Days Later 59:50 Nail Biting, OCD & Inherited Compulsions 01:08:00 The Vision: Homeopathic Hospitals Everywhere 01:14:30 RMDY Academy & How To Join

Kitty Blomfield and Craig McDonald are the founders of NuStrength, a pro-metabolic fitness and nutrition coaching program specializing in helping women over 40 lose fat, build muscle, and thrive. In this episode, Kitty and Craig break down why chronic restriction and endless cardio are destroying your metabolism, reveal their top three foods for fat loss, the single best lift for body composition, the ideal rep range for maximum muscle growth, exactly how to know how much to eat, and when GLP-1s are actually worth considering. 00:00 Intro 00:35 From Starving to Thriving 06:00 Building a Coaching Program From Scratch 10:00 Eat More to Actually Lose Weight? 14:10 How to Know Exactly How Much to Eat 19:00 Why Every Woman Needs More Muscle 23:20 Stop Overcomplicating Your Health 28:50 The Ideal Rep Range for Women 33:30 Mechanical Tension: The Only Growth Driver 38:30 Yes, You Can Absolutely Lift Heavy 44:40 Perimenopause & the Stress Connection 48:50 The Truth About HRT and GLP-1s 59:00 Why Accountability Changes Everything 01:07:30 Walk the Walk: Fun & Balance 01:10:00 Why You Shouldn't Fear Carbs 01:16:07 The Best Lift for Body Composition 01:19:00 Kitty and Craig's Socials 01:19:45 Outro

Dr. Tom McCoy and Jennifer Pishko are the founders of CrossFit Medical Society, a membership organization connecting affiliate gym owners, coaches, and healthcare providers with a shared mission to prevent chronic disease. In this episode, Tom and Jen break down why the current healthcare system is designed to profit from sickness rather than health, how CrossFit affiliates are uniquely positioned to become the future of preventative care, and why opting out of the traditional insurance model and into a community-based alternative might be the most powerful health decision you ever make. 00:00 Is CrossFit Actually For You?  05:50 CrossFit Changed Everything For Jen  08:00 CrossFit: The Ultimate Gateway Drug  10:30 The Methodology Nobody Explains  16:00 Why Nutrition Comes First  19:10 15 Years in the ER Changed His Mind  24:10 She Opened a Gym By Accident  27:00 3,000 Gyms. One Health Revolution.  31:00 The Alternative Healthcare System Is Here  41:00 Stop Waiting. Own Your Health.  48:00 Affordable Care That Actually Works  58:00 Loneliness Is Killing You  01:01:30 The Lifestyle Rx Nobody Prescribes  01:09:30 How To Find A Doctor Who Gets It  01:16:00 The System Is Broken 01:17:30 The Less Fit You Are, The More You Need This

Kyle Peche is a detox and mineral balancing coach who rebuilt his own health after his body collapsed at 18 with dozens of debilitating symptoms that no doctor could explain. In this episode, Kyle breaks down why almost everyone is carrying a hidden toxic burden, how parasites, heavy metals, and mineral deficiencies are quietly stealing your energy and mental clarity, and why following the right detox sequence (in the right order!) might be the most important thing you can do to fully reclaim your health and vitality.

Emergency room physicians Emilio and Marissa Benbassat break down why nutrition education is completely absent from medical school, how the standard American diet is quietly destroying your health, and why an animal-based approach might be the fastest path back to the energy, resilience, and vitality that modern medicine can't teach you. They expose the uncomfortable truth about hospitals, explain what prevents chronic disease better than any prescription, and reveal how taking ownership of your health is the ultimate rebellion against a broken system designed to keep you sick. 00:00 How did Emilio & Marissa Meet? 03:30 Choosing a Career in Medicine  05:00 What is Medical School Really Like? 09:30 Doctors are Not Taught Nutrition 12:30 How to Prevent ER Visits 16:30 Are Doctors Healthy? 21:30 The Saturated Fat Controversy Explained  29:50 Questioning Medical Dogma and Practices 34:00 Conventional vs Functional Medicine Collaboration 38:30 Why Hospitals Are Businesses First 40:00 Prevention: The #1 Goal  43:40 Why They Started on Social Media 45:30 Day in the Life: ER Doctor 50:10 The Brutal Toll of Residency  56:40 Parenting & Being a Team 1:05:40 Will AI Replace Doctors 1:08:50 Changes They Want to See Now

Adam Martin is a natural, sustainable beekeeper based in Middle Tennessee, specializing in treatment-free, chemical-free beekeeping using wild, locally adapted bees. In this episode, Adam breaks down why most honey on store shelves — even the stuff labeled raw, organic, and local — is little more than glorified sugar water, how Big Ag has quietly corrupted the beekeeping industry from the ground up, and why returning to the way bees were always meant to live might be the simplest and most powerful upgrade you can make to your family's health. 00:00 Becoming a Beekeeper in Tennessee 05:40 What's the best food for bees? 11:30 Not all Honey is the Same 17:20 Commercial vs Backyard Success Rate  21:20 Methods of Beekeeping & How Adam Teaches It 30:30 How to Trap & Catch Feral Bees 39:00 Being Good Stewards of the Land 44:00 The Danger of Varroa Mites  45:30 Honeybees are Not Native to the U.S. 48:30 Can Bees Sense Fear? 51:50 The Return to Nature 56:20 Does Better Honey Mean Better Health? 01:00:30 The Reward of Hard Work 01:09:40 Mind-Blowing Queen Bee Facts 01:13:10 Learn More About Beekeeping

Gina Bria is an anthropologist, founder of the Hydration Foundation, and co-author of Quench. In this episode, Gina reveals why the conventional advice to drink eight glasses of water a day is only scratching the surface, how desert communities have thrived for centuries with limited liquid water, and why sunlight, movement, food, and sound may be the most powerful (and overlooked) tools for hydrating your cells, slowing premature aging, and living with far more energy, clarity, and resilience. 00:00 Foods That Hydrate Better Than Water 06:30 The 4th Phase of Water Explained 12:50 What Even IS Water, Really? 15:50 Water Ceremonies & Rituals 18:40 Your Entire Body is Water 23:50 Dehydration & Aging Theory  31:10 Your Tap Water is Compromised 39:30 Consciousness / Perception & Water 42:10 Morning Sunlight Hydrates you in 75 Seconds 53:00 Motion is Lotion 58:30 The Power of Sound 01:02:00 How to Age Like Gina (at 70) 01:08:00 Hydration Foundation 

Mark England is a TEDx speaker, cofounder and head coach of Enlifted, and has spent 19 years researching and coaching on the transformative power of words and stories. In this episode, Mark breaks down why the language you use (both out loud and inside your own head) is either expanding or constricting your life, how the victim mentality is harder to spot than you think, and why learning to play with your words might be the simplest and most powerful thing you can do to change your health, your relationships, and the story you've been telling yourself for years. 00:00 Confluence Festival 00:05 What "Abracadabra" Actually Means 02:59 Why Spelling is Literally Casting Spells 05:21 The Words That Trap You 08:29 How to Break Your Scariest Stories 10:16 Clean Up the House, Then Throw the Party 12:43 The Original Sin of Coaching 15:01 What a 6th Grader Taught This Coach 17:40 The Kid Who Wanted to Be Sad First 23:29 What Regenerative Coaching Actually Is 30:11 Two Words That Changed a Dying Man's Life 33:22 How to Play With Your Words 38:15 The Real Pre-Workout Fueling Your Workouts 41:42 The Definition of Victim Mentality 45:51 The Simplest Definition of Mindset Ever 54:08 Why Every Question Is a Quest

Hannah Frankman Hood is a writer, alternative education advocate, and the voice behind the Rebel Educator, one of the most compelling voices challenging the way we raise and school our kids. In this episode, Hannah breaks down why homeschooling is exploding across America, the hidden costs of keeping your kids inside a system that wasn't designed for them, and how to raise curious, healthy, family-oriented kids who are built to truly thrive in the modern world.

Kendall Reusing is an Jiu Jitsu world champion, coach, and commentator who has spent her life pursuing excellence at the highest level of competition. In this episode, Kendall breaks down the hidden cost of chasing success, how a relentless drive to win can lead to burnout and identity loss, and why redefining success beyond medals is the key to performing at your best while actually enjoying your life. 00:00 Started Jiu Jitsu at 4 Years Old 5:00 Why Jiu Jitsu Is So Addictive 09:20 How Jiu Jitsu Has Completely Changed 14:00 The Truth About Social Media in Jiu Jitsu 18:00 How She Built Her Personal Brand 27:00 Redefining Success (After Burnout) 33:00 Is “Balance” Actually a Lie? 40:00 The “Who's #1” Mindset Explained 45:50 When Winning Becomes Dangerous 51:00 Masculine vs Feminine Energy Shift 57:30 What Comes After Competition?

Noah Rolette is a content creator, fitness influencer, and co-founder of Rawdawg Run Club, one of the fastest growing run communities in the world. In this episode, Noah breaks down how a kid who skipped college built a massive audience by simply taking action, why your environment and friendships are either quietly capping your potential or catapulting it, and how to stop chasing the wrong version of success before you waste the best years of your life finding out it was never going to make you happy.

Chloe Murdoch is a recovery coach and founder of Get Your Flow On, a program that has guided over 1,000 women toward full recovery from eating disorders and hormonal balance. In this episode, Chloe breaks down why so many "healthy" habits are actually disordered eating in disguise, how childhood wounds and diet culture quietly hijack your relationship with food, and why true healing has nothing to do with what's on your plate. If food has ever felt like a fight, this conversation will change the way you see yourself, your body, and what it actually means to be free.

Nick Thayer is a veteran and CEO of The Tactical Games, the fastest growing fitness and firearms competition sport in the world. In this episode, Nick breaks down why the fittest athletes on earth still can't win his sport, how the Tactical Games are expanding to international arenas, and why combining physical challenge with real community might be the most powerful antidote to the purposelessness and disconnection quietly eroding modern society.

David Sutcliffe is a somatic therapist, men's coach, and former actor best known for his role in Gilmore Girls. In this episode, David breaks down why fame, status, and the obsession anti-aging are traps that quietly disconnect you from what actually matters, how unprocessed emotions stored in the body are running your life without your awareness, and why surrendering control might be the most powerful thing you can do.

Ian Fonz is a fitness influencer, US Coast Guard veteran, and founder of Frozen One Protein Ice Cream. He built a life most people only dream about, starting from cystic acne, teenage depression, and $3,000 a month in the military. In this episode, Ian opens up about the real cost of social media fame and what it actually takes to bet on yourself when the odds aren't in your favor. He shares his journey from launching a run club to building a brand from scratch after leaving the military with nothing but a backpack and a vision.

Rebecca Antonucci is a life coach and host of the Sex, Love & Money podcast who built a thriving business and global community after turning her deepest shame into her greatest purpose. In this episode, Rebecca takes us through her journey from surviving bullying, an abusive relationship, and a devastating health diagnosis, to discovering that every hardship was pointing her back to herself. She breaks down what it actually takes to stop chasing love and become someone who is truly ready for it.

Michael Smoak is a coach, athlete, and content creator, specializing in helping people build healthier and more intentional lives. In this episode, Michael opens up about the hardest year of his life, and breaks down why embracing discomfort, simplifying your health, and communicating with conviction might be the most important things you can do to become more fully yourself.

When did you last sprint? Graham Tuttle is a coach, author, and creator known as The Barefoot Sprinter, specializing in helping people overcome pain and reclaim their ability to sprint. In this episode, Graham breaks down why sprinting is the most essential human movement, how fear and modern footwear have quietly eroded your athleticism, and why sprinting barefoot might be the fastest path back to feeling fully alive.

Charli Meek is a competitive surfer and international surf commentator. Ernesto Fallas is the founder of Jungle Mat, a Jiu Jitsu academy in Costa Rica. In this episode, Charli and Ernesto share how they built a life rooted in nature, movement, and community by blending surfing, martial arts, and intentional living in the jungle of Uvita. Explore how reconnecting with your biology, regulating your nervous system through healthy challenge, and embracing beginner's mind can transform stress into strength and modern burnout into grounded vitality.

Paul Keating is a freedom-tech advocate working with Daylight Computers and Primal, a Bitcoin-powered decentralized social platform. After a health crisis reshaped his worldview, Paul left the conventional path to build a sovereign life in the Costa Rican jungle. We explore how Bitcoin reshaped his understanding of money, why decentralized speech matters in an age of censorship, and how “opting out” of legacy systems can restore agency over your finances, identity, and future. Discover how reclaiming ownership of your money, digital presence, and community can be a peaceful rebellion in a world increasingly designed for control.

Chris Bates is a dating coach and author of The Dating Edge. In this episode, learn how to create the romantic relationships and friendships that actually fulfill you. Bates breaks down radical transparency, why male friendships matter, and how to show up as your true self (not a performing version). Whether you're dating, in a relationship, or struggling with loneliness, you'll walk away with a real framework for building friendship and life-long intimacy.

Mike Fave is a pro-metabolic clinician who works with clients to rebuild their metabolism and restore energy. In this episode, Mike challenges the fear-based narratives around sugar, stress, and fatigue. Explore how modern lifestyles push the body into survival mode, why cutting carbs can backfire long-term, and how supporting hormones and energy availability can help you feel more resilient and confident.

Dr. Kayla Osterhoff is a neuropsychophysiologist and women's health expert who studies how female biology actually works. In this episode, Kayla explains why many women feel like different versions of themselves throughout the month, and why modern health research and workplaces weren't built to support that reality. Drawing on her experience as a former senior scientist at the CDC, she breaks down how women are overlooked in health studies, how that leads to burnout and poor outcomes, and what needs to change for women to be better supported.

Justin Nault is a nutritional therapist and the founder of Clovis, a supplement company rooted in metabolic health. In this episode, Justin shares how fatherhood, radical honesty, and confronting hidden patterns reshaped his understanding of self-love and success. Explore how letting go of performative achievement, telling the truth in relationships, and aligning health, work, and identity can lead to a more grounded, meaningful life.

Dr. Paul Saladino explains why most colostrum supplements fail, how real food supports gut integrity, and what actually drives recovery. Learn how simplifying your diet, avoiding hidden toxins like microplastics, and choosing truly bioactive whole-food supplements can help you move from chronic symptoms to lasting health.

Matthew Johnson is a military veteran and ultra-runner whose relentless pursuit of greatness has shattered records and transformed lives. In this episode, Matthew shares his journey from personal struggle and divorce to becoming the fastest man to run across Texas—twice—while raising over $200,000 for veterans. Explore how embracing pain as power and building earned confidence can inspire you to do hard things and unlock your own potential.

Jared Pickard is a biodynamic farmer and entrepreneur, co-founder of Be Here Farm + Nature in Texas. In this episode, Jared shares his journey from living in New York City to starting an experiential hotel in Napa Valley to watching it all burn to the ground, pivoting to creating high-quality skincare products. He dives into the philosophies of Rudolf Steiner and how you can align your life to earth's seasons for greater meaning and peace.

Edmund Knighton, PhD, is a somatic transpersonal psychologist whose work bridges deep spirituality and embodied healing. In this episode, Edmund shares his journey from rock bottom to profound inner transformation, revealing how radical acceptance, meditation, and presence became gateways to healing. Explore how unlearning cultural conditioning, integrating difficult emotions, and engaging the insights of Rudolf Steiner can support your spiritual growth.

Discover the keys to lifelong mobility and pain-free living with Strength Side's Josh Hash. From overcoming gym injuries to building a movement philosophy that reaches over two million YouTube subscribers, Josh shares his proven strategies for sustainable strength, joint health, and living well at any age. Ste and Josh dive into how to address chronic pain, the power of dynamic movement, fatherhood lessons, and tips for staying healthy and with a busy schedule. Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or just fed up with aches and stiffness, Josh's insights will help you unlock a happier, more mobile body for life.

Why is modern health failing women, and what does it look like to return to alignment with our bodies, our biology, and our purpose? Ste sits down with Dr. Marley Quinn, a chiropractor whose journey from veganism, orthorexia, and conventional medicine to faith, cycle syncing, and holistic healing has transformed her life and her health. Marley opens up about: Rejecting conventional medicine's pill-for-every-problem model Leaving veganism and embracing animal-based, biblical eating Healing food obsession through instinctive eating Reconciling yoga, Christianity, and the search for God Why the 9–5 system fights the female hormone cycle The girlboss trap, status chasing, and the crisis of meaning Restoring feminine energy, family, and divine purpose Together they explore why today's medical and cultural systems were never designed for the female body, how women can reconnect with their hormonal rhythms, and what happens when we stop chasing perfection and start listening to our innate wisdom.

Today's guest is Mike Aidala, the Guinness World Record holder for the Turkish Get-Up, ultra-runner, and mindset coach. Ste and Mike unpack the mental frameworks, values, and inner skills that help you break comparison, build confidence, shift your identity, and take meaningful action toward a life that feels rich, full, and fulfilling. What You'll Learn How to train your mind to do hard things The #1 killer of confidence (and how to break it) Practical tools to reduce screen time & reclaim your attention The psychology of purpose, mattering, and identity Why replacing “should” with “want” can change everything If you're ready to create a life that actually feels meaningful, this episode is for you. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Breaking the Guinness World Record  06:00 - What Endurances Teaches You 12:00 - Comparison: The Silent Killer of Action 15:30 - How Mike Got Into Ultra Running 19:30 - Training Your Mind to Not Quit 25:20 - World Travel as Rite of Passage 30:20 - Finding Your Values (Deathbed Exercise) 37:40 - Screen Time, Dopamine & Digital Discipline 44:00 - Purpose, Mattering & Flourishing 54:50 - Shifting Your Identity  57:30 - Replace “Should” With “Want” or “Don't Want” 1:02:10 - Practices to Connect with Yourself 1:08:00 - Flow State (Challenge Meets Skill) 1:10:00 - The Power of Accountability  1:12:00 Closing Thoughts

This week, Ste sits down with Dr. Bill Schindler, archaeologist and founder of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen. They uncover how millions of years of food technology shaped our evolution, why modern diets are breaking us down, and how reconnecting with ancestral wisdom can transform your health.  Discover:  How ancient food processing made humans thrive The truth about fermented dairy, fruit, and organ meats Lessons from the world's true Blue Zones Why eating animals, not just meat, matters If you've ever wondered what humans are really designed to eat, this episode will change how you see food.  Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - What It Means to “Eat Like a Human”  04:00 - Ancient Food Technology & Human Evolution 11:00 - How Nutrition Shaped Our Brain Size 19:30 - The Modern Evolutionary Mismatch 24:50 - Balance Over Perfection in Health 32:20 - What the Optimal Human Diet Looks Like 37:20 - Fruit, Fermentation, Alcohol, and Eating Bugs 43:10 - Inside the Real Blue Zones (and What We've Got Wrong) 50:10 - Reconnecting to Our Food 57:35 - Is Fiber Overrated? 58:30 - Raw vs. Fermented Dairy 1:03:50 - Staying Strong & Fit 1:04:30 - Modern Stone Age Kitchen & Food Lab 1:08:10 - Closing Thoughts Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In this episode, Ste sits down with Daniel White, founder of In Rhythm, to explore how reconnecting with sunlight, nature, and your circadian rhythm can transform your health from the inside out. Daniel's journey takes him from video-game addiction to helping others heal through circadian lighting and emotional awareness. He shares how the modern world's disconnection from sunlight, community, and stillness is at the root of much of today's suffering. They unpack: Why sunlight and circadian rhythm are the foundation of health How emotional wounds and nervous system tension block healing What breathwork, embodiment, and inner work reveal about true wellness How technology is reshaping our biology (and how to reclaim balance) The vision behind In Rhythm and bringing nature back into our homes This is a powerful reminder that health isn't just about what you eat, it's how you live, breathe, and connect. Chapters 02:00 – Growing Up in the UK 06:20 – Health Struggles and Video Game Addiction 08:30 – Academic Background in Nutrition and Psychology 09:40 – Discovering Circadian Rhythm Health 10:30 – Launching School Initiatives with Blue Blockers  13:20 – Founding In Rhythm: Bringing Nature Indoors for Healing 15:40 – Balancing Tech Use with Mindfulness & Nature 18:10 – Making Small Changes for Big Impact 20:00 – Children as Change Agents for Family Health 22:40 – How Small Shifts Transform Energy and Mood 26:40 – Importance of Emotional Healing and Trauma Work  35:50 – Finding Authentic Guides vs. Quick Fixes 47:40 – Accepting the Non-Linear Journey of Healing 57:00 – In Rhythm: Sleep Program and Dynamic Lamp Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In this episode, Ste sits down with Justin Pettit, third-generation rancher and co-founder of Santa Carota Beef, the only ranch in America finishing their cattle on a diet of fresh, upcycled carrots. Justin shares how his family turned a drought and food waste problem into a revolutionary approach to ranching, producing some of the most nutrient-rich, flavorful, and sustainable beef in the country. From feeding up to a million pounds of carrots a day to serving the Wynn Las Vegas and Wolfgang Puck's restaurants, his story is one of grit, faith, and doing things differently. They unpack: The origin story of carrot-fed beef and how it all began on a California ranch What makes carrot-finished beef taste and feel different from grain-fed The real economics and politics of the American beef industry Why small ranchers are vital to the future of regenerative farming Lessons on family, purpose, and finding meaning in hard work This is a conversation for anyone who cares about real food, ethical ranching, and knowing the story behind what's on your plate. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – The Wild Idea Behind Carrot-Fed Beef 03:00 – From Drought to Innovation 06:30 – Breaking into the Beef Industry 10:30 – The Nutritional Science of Carrot-Finished Beef 14:30 – Flavor, Texture, and Nutrient Differences 18:00 – The State of Ranching in America 24:00 – Regenerative Agriculture & Food Sovereignty 30:00 – Homesteading, Family, and Legacy 42:00 – Health, Faith, and Finding Purpose 51:00 – Lessons from the Land Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

This week, Ste sits down with Rob Iron Shell, founder of The Grounded Athlete and Olympus Earthwear, to explore how reconnecting with the earth can restore balance in our modern world of noise and indoor living. From EMFs and stress to masculinity and creativity, their conversation reveals why the simplest medicine might be right beneath your feet.  They unpack:  What it actually means to be electrically grounded  How grounding transforms sleep, recovery, and nervous system health Why sprinting and spirituality are the new biohacks The art of making grounding shoes This episode is for anyone feeling disconnected from their body, their energy, or the natural world, and is ready to reclaim their health. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

This week, Ste sits down with Carlisle Studer, the “CEO of Girl Science,” to explore wellness through intuition and self-experimentation. From beauty standards and birth control to eating disorders and histamine intolerance, Carlisle's journey reveals why so many women feel unseen by conventional medicine, and how tuning back into your body can change everything. They unpack: ✨ How to rebuild trust with your body's signals ✨ Why nervous system chaos shows up as puffiness, fatigue, or hormonal imbalance ✨ Rituals for restoring lymphatic flow, emotional balance, and creative energy ✨ The hidden costs of birth control, SSRIs, and wellness culture This episode is for anyone ready to stop outsourcing their health and start reclaiming the wisdom of their own body. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In this episode, Ste is joined Josh Bridges, a Navy SEAL and CrossFit Games athlete. Josh recounts how fitness led him to a career as a Navy SEAL and eventually to competing in the CrossFit Games.Josh opens up about discipline, fatherhood, and what it takes to raise strong kids. Ste and Josh also dive into how an animal-based diet fuels high performance, supports recovery, and helps athletes stay at the top of their game.Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Instagram: instagram.com/radicalhealthradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@radicalhealthradio Heart & Soil: heartandsoil.coTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:55 “Paying the man”4:45 Life as a Navy SEAL9:30 CrossFit games while in the military14:15 Developing a winning mindset16:50 Mental toughness21:50 Parenting lessons28:20 Favorite CrossFit memories35:30 Nutrition for high performance49:20 Entrepreneurship & Good Dudes Coffee52:45 Closing thoughts

In this episode, Ste sits down with MMA fighter and founder of Meraki Medicinal, Vance Elrod, for a deep dive into the truth about methylene blue, the hidden dangers of heavy metal exposure, and the mental resilience it takes to transform your health and life. Vance shares his journey from the cage to entrepreneurship, exploring the highs and lows of his fighting career, the lessons he learned from adversity, and how methylene blue became a powerful tool for recovery, cognitive enhancement, and longevity. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In this powerful conversation, Ste sits down with Steven Jaggers, a neuromuscular therapist and founder of Somatic Breathwork, who has helped thousands of people heal from chronic stress and trauma. Together, they unpack the true meaning of “somatic,” why connection is essential to healing, how parents can support their children in expressing emotions, and what happens when we let go of the constant search for self-help and instead enter a state of genuine welcoming. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In this episode, Ste is joined by Dr. Paul Saladino for an action-packed discussion on thyroid health. They explore what to eat to nourish your thyroid, what to avoid, and how modern habits like fasting, cold plunging, and low-carb diets may be doing more harm than good.Ste and Paul also dig into why sleep, stress management, and raw milk can be powerful tools for metabolic healing, and how to test your thyroid function the right way, beyond just labs.Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.Want to call into the show? Head to https://www.radicalhealthradio.com to learn more!Instagram: instagram.com/radicalhealthradioTikTok: tiktok.com/@radicalhealthradioHeart & Soil: heartandsoil.coTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:15 Why your body temperature matters5:15 What is the thyroid?8:20 Hidden signs of thyroid issues13:50 Why women are affected most17:00 Ancestral tips for thyroid health19:10 Stress & thyroid health23:20 Contrast therapy28:05 Seed oils35:15 The importance of animal foods for thyroid health43:30 Should you eat the thyroid?51:55 Raw milk58:30 Diet vs exercise1:01:05 Lifestyle tips for thyroid health1:05:00 Vitamin D supplements1:09:00 How to test your thyroid health1:14:30 Labwork1:19:00 Take back control of your health1:22:30 Dr. Paul's biggest thyroid health tips1:23:45 Closing thoughts Message Jaret

Ste sits down with Alexander Cortes (AJAC Fitness) to break down fitness myths, the fundamentals of balanced health, and the truth behind “broscience.” Together they explore peptides for recovery, GLP1 for weight loss, and TRT for male vitality. Alexander also shares his family's journey from infertility to having two children, and the lessons he learned about hormonal health that he uses to help others.  Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In episode 135, Zack Telander joins Ste to talk about what it really takes to succeed as a content creator, why doing hard things matters, and why inspiration alone isn't enough. Zack and Ste dive into the power of music, the role of gratitude, the challenges of fatherhood, and the importance of staying authentic in a fast-paced world. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In episode 134, JP Sears returns to the studio for another episode. JP and Ste catch up on current events like the MAHA movement, Trump's second term, and even the rise of biohacker Bryan Johnson.  Ste and JP also dive deep on how to be a positive example for your children, why obsession with health can actually make you sicker, and JP's current routine for staying fit, happy, and healthy as a dad in his 40's.  Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In episode 133, Ste shares ten impactful personal truths that have shaped his approach to life. He emphasizes the importance of viewing life as a series of opportunities for growth, the necessity of acceptance over resistance, and the redefinition of discipline as a form of self-love.  Each truth is explored in depth, providing listeners with actionable insights to navigate challenges, set boundaries, and prioritize energy management. The conversation culminates in a reflection on mortality, urging us all to live fully and intentionally. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In episode 132, Ste is joined by Alex Conley, the founder of KONO Nutrition. Alex shares his unique journey from a cancer diagnosis at the age of 3, to premed, to eventually making the shift to holisitic health.  Alex is no stranger to the amazing healing powers of the human body and offers interesting perspectives on the dark side of the supplement industry, social media, and obsessing over health. In this episode, you'll also learn about the importance of trusting your intuition and how artificial foods can hijack your brain and behavior.  Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.