Author, Speaker, YouTuber, Small Steps Coach Sid Garza-Hillman doles out his perspective on everything from health & wellness, politics, news, nutrition, fitness and more. Want to hear what Sid thinks? This is the place. Find out more at http://sidgarzahillman.com. P.S. You might remember him from the Approaching the Natural Podcast. Same guy, new show.
Sid Garza-Hillman: Podcaster. YouTuber. Writer. Speaker.
Mendocino, California
The What Sid Thinks podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of healthy living and personal growth podcasts. Sid, who is known for his books and previous podcast Approaching the Natural, brings a unique perspective and sense of humor that sets him apart from other hosts. As someone who actually walks the talk, Sid's high-quality points to ponder are profoundly refreshing and have had a positive impact on many listeners' lives.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Sid's ability to share his knowledge and experiences in a relatable and entertaining way. He combines thought-provoking ideas with humorous anecdotes and stories that keep listeners engaged and entertained. Whether he's discussing healthy living techniques, sharing recipes, or diving into deeper topics about life and society, Sid's viewpoint is always refreshing and genuine.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the variety of topics covered. From plant-based nutrition to ultra endurance to family life, there is something for everyone in each episode. Sid's ability to provide insights from various areas of life makes this podcast both informative and interesting. Additionally, his transparent approach allows listeners to feel like they are having a conversation with a friend rather than just listening to another expert.
While it may be difficult to find any negative aspects of this podcast, one critique could be that it may not appeal to everyone's taste or sensibilities. Sid doesn't shy away from controversial or potentially offensive discussions, which some listeners may find off-putting. However, for those who appreciate his honesty and courage to address tough topics head-on, this aspect only adds to the appeal of the show.
In conclusion, The What Sid Thinks podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in healthy living, personal growth, or simply looking for an entertaining and thought-provoking podcast experience. With Sid's unique perspective and humorous approach, each episode provides high-quality points to ponder that will leave listeners inspired and motivated for positive change in their own lives. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Sid's work, this podcast is definitely worth a listen.
Suspenders v Suits. The plain cabbage win. The futility of talking about beliefs. And finally…A special announcement. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS – 40% off thru 1/31/25! USE CODE: “SmallSteps2025” at checkout MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please support the Rancho Compasión Farm Sanctuary
Short-term challenges, especially creative pursuits, if challenging enough, will reveal a ton. Insecurities, fears, perceived limitations. And so, go for it because it's a good thing to see what comes up. Also, there's no such thing as a vegan diet. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Article in this Episode Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL […]
Some cliches put too much pressure on us. Seize the Day is a great example, although I'm a fan of this one BUT only because of how I see it. Also, a warning about raw jalapeños, a controversial statement about broccoli, and more. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Article in this Episode Coaching: […]
A shocking (not) overlap between heart health and mental health, a downside of a healthy sleep habit for kids, and why humor is increasingly a necessity in the health and happiness arena. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please support […]
Some aspects of getting healthier, happier, and stronger are hard. But some are SUPER easy. Confuse the easy stuff with the hard stuff and you'll get nowhere. Also, I speak a little “French.” ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please […]
A 62 cucumber grocery visit, apparently oils are destroying the planet, do you know what you truly care about, and…one, possibly last, unexpected detox. Stupid damn oura ring. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please support the Rancho Compasión Farm […]
My recent music picks, a “normal person” ultrarunning movement, a dead racist's town name conundrum, and how do you put and keep important things on your radar! So, so much. Podcasts/Programs Mentioned: Ultra Balance Podcast+Becoming Ultra PodcastBecoming Ultra Training Program Information (MC50K featured race!) ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL […]
Learn things and keep learning things. But know when it's time to put the book down and get moving. Learning can quickly become a distraction from living. Also, now I hate trees. Article discussed this episode: click here Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL […]
Episode 200! A milestone kinda? Anyways…Gifted and Grifted in this episode, and hey, lots of people: Stop trying to show us how tough you are. We see through you. You're not, and it's becoming boring. (PLEASE support my new record!) Solo Album Crowd Funding Campaign! Thanks…. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! […]
Modern world stress is no joke. People are dying young from addiction, inluding to junk food. The hard work of health and happiness isn't just for those who are “into that sort of thing.” We can all do this and we ALL need help doing it. (PLEASE support my new record!) Solo Album Crowd Funding […]
Being in the right place at the right time is a long shot at best. Stop caring about getting the ‘lucky break' and instead divert energy to the work itself. Also, Lao Tzu drops some wisdom but rightfully so since he lived for 990 years apparently. (PLEASE support my new record!) Solo Album Crowd Funding […]
Thankfully we can compartmentalize the pain in our lives, but let's admit it's best to minimize that pain whenever we can. Is NOT having social media a luxury? And, where are our/your priorities? What gives you oxygen? (and PLEASE support my new record!) Sid's Solo Album Crowd Funding Campaign! Thanks…. Ultrarunning for Normal People – […]
We should ALL listen to what George Clooney has to say. The odd battle in my brain, and finally, the inevitable and periodic descent into darkness, and always the same way out. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Coaching: Private Coaching (remote): SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS […]
We don't know, and then we know. Once we know we either gotta do something about it, or waste a bunch energy pretending the knowledge isn't there anymore. Colbert visits the pope. A study proving high meat diets are best for gut bacteria? You betcha. CLICK HERE to read study mentioned in episode. Ultrarunning for […]
What stands between you and your actions, between you and your life. Nick Cave, a cold tubber? And a novel in the works? Oh, yes. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Coaching: Private Coaching (remote): SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please support the Rancho Compasión Farm […]
Who has the time to wade through intentionally misleading info? What can we do about it? Why is an auto parts store the BEST place to get fitness and nutrition info? So many questions. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Coaching: Private Coaching (remote): SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: […]
A bad parenting incident, an all-meat diet gag, fleeting feelings and past pain. Wow. A veritable smorgasbord of things I think about. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! My stress management & habit change programs (+ nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) Small Steppers Online Program Special offer!! Use “MAY25” at checkout for […]
Van life? Love it. All meat diets? Funny. Perfectionism? The opposite of perfect. Never delivers what we think (or hope) it will. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! My stress management & habit change programs (+ nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private stress management & healthy habits program)SMALL […]
Not everything has to get bigger, grow, evolve. Sometimes applying the “if it ain't broke, don't fix it” approach is the best path forward. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Stress management & habit change programs (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private stress management & healthy habits program)SMALL […]
Confusion causes stress. Too much detail is often unnecessary. Live by simple truths and we're all better for it. Also, meditation can suck. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Articles Mentioned: Meditation Article & Time Restricted Eating Article My Stress management & habit change programs (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) SMALL STEP […]
A senior bus gave me a moment of pause. And speaking of pauses, my favorite stolen moment of late. And, functional medicine? Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! My Stress management & habit change programs (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and […]
This episode may surprise you. Do I actually defend social media? More than a little bit, but I also discuss the virtues of running so slow that people make fun of you and the nasty comments silverback gorillas leave on Facebook. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! My Stress management & habit […]
Do you gather data? Upload your workouts, track your calories, meals, and so on? Do you enjoy it or think you HAVE to do it. Well, you got another thing coming. Oh, I had to brave luke warm coffee for TWO WHOLE DAYS, and I think I'm stronger for it. Ultrarunning for Normal People – […]
What do you care about and what do you not care about. That is the question. And a question best answered independent of how you might feel one way or the other. Listen in. And, Chewy Lemonheads? Seriously. Things gotta change. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Book Tour Dates! WORK WITH […]
Fruit. I'm having to talk about fruit. You're making me talk about fruit. I shouldn't have to talk about it, but here I go. Fruit. Ultrarunning for Normal People AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER – check out the book trailer video! Sid on “About Progress” podcast WORK WITH ME! Stress management & habit change (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork […]
Life is sweet… Ultrarunning for Normal People AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! WORK WITH ME! Stress management & habit change (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private stress management & healthy habits program) SMALL STEPPERS (12-week online stress management & healthy habits program) MORE STUFF: BECOME a Patreoner MY BOOKS MY MUSIC Please support […]
Intentional discomfort, intentional pain, intentional fear, intentional stress. Sound miserable? It can be. It is also 100% necessary for living the life you truly want to live. Ultrarunning for Normal People AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! (Please spread the word!) Sid on Pop Culture Podcast! WORK WITH ME! Stress management & habit change (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and […]
Technology is making things easier and easier for us. We are getting less healthy and happy. When, O' when will we wake up to this reality? I (again) take the piss out of Ozempic (a very limited tech). Ultrarunning for Normal People NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! (Please spread the word!) WORK WITH ME! Stress management, […]
It never feels good to hear something is our fault, but it is a position of power to be accountable. When it comes to disease and health in general, way more is our fault than not, and that's a good thing. Also, my new book is available for pre-order!!! My new book is available for […]
We can shoot for perfection AND acknowledge that perfection is unattainable. We can learn to play the numbers–judge how we're doing by how we are most of the time and if we're doing ok with MOST people. And…a homeless guy vandalized my car. BECOME a Patreoner TWO SPECIAL OFFERS! 10% OFF SMALL STEP INTENSIVE OR […]
Taylor Swift Concert. New Breast Implant Technology. Purposeful eating of junk food. And…you have time. You do. BECOME a Patreoner TWO SPECIAL OFFERS! 10% OFF SMALL STEP INTENSIVE OR 30% OFF SMALL STEP INTENSIVE FOR TWO! (click Small Step Intensive link below for more info and a free 15 minute Zoom!) SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week […]
We can wallow in whatever is amiss in our lives or we can look at these as signs that there is work to do. And. My dog peed for 41 seconds, Buddhism eats chocolate and cheese, and electric bikes? Well…pedal harder, I say. BECOME a Patreoner TWO SPECIAL OFFERS! 10% OFF SMALL STEP INTENSIVE OR […]
The world is full of hacks. Ways to get from A to Z while avoiding B to Y. Can hacks make us happy and healthy? Can avoiding hard work deliver us the lives we want? And, perhaps more importantly, is DUCKWEED the answer to all our problems? Yes. Duckweed. Please help me finish my solo […]
The more choices the better, right? Not always. In fact the sheer insane amount of choices most of us have on a day-to-day bases can pop us into overwhelm in no time. Also, my KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN IS ENDING SOON! Please help me finish my solo album, “Oxygen.” Click here: My KICKSTARTER campaign (ENDING SOON!) BECOME […]
Think you're gonna “Kick” so-called bad habits tomorrow? Chances are you, you're not. No more kicking the can down the road, no more delays. Time to get your head on straight and get moving. My KICKSTARTER campaign – I'm asking for your help to finish my new album (Sid Hillman, “Oxygen”). BECOME a Patreoner TWO […]
Bacon in Pancakes. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, breath work and more!): TWO SPECIAL OFFERS! 10% OFF SMALL STEP INTENSIVE OR 30% OFF SMALL STEP INTENSIVE FOR TWO! (click Small Step Intensive link below for more info and a free 15 minute Zoom!) SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private […]
A brief ultramarathon recap, a 7 up disaster, and well, fiber. It's what's for dinner. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, breath work and more!): SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private coaching program) SMALL STEPPERS (12-week online program) More stuff: MY BOOKS MY MUSIC Please support the Rancho Compasión Farm […]
The Ol' Round and Round. Round and round about the same nutrition BS. And shame on the New York Times for being whey off the mark. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, breath work and more!): SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private coaching program) SMALL STEPPERS (12-week online program) NY […]
A David Bowie quote, a mind battle, a slip of the tongue. These are a few of my favorite things. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, breath work and more!): SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private coaching program) SMALL STEPPERS (12-week online program) More stuff: MY BOOKS MY MUSIC Please […]
Those little, under-the-radar things that weigh on us add up over time. The subtle weight on our shoulders of things we want to do but aren't doing. Left unattended, they take us down little by little. Also some news re: Oscar Mayer's WeinerMobile. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, […]
A fair amount of what dominates the health/wellness arena is out-of-date and just plain old wrong. And yet, it persists and gets handed down from one practitioner to the next. Living well means putting an end to this practice. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, breath work and more!): […]
The forbidden menopause conversation, egg alternatives, “ultra” processed foods, school lunches, and “mom” v “My mom.” It's all here. Menopause Article Ultraprocessed Food Article USDA/School Meals Article BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, breath work and more!): SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private coaching program) SMALL STEPPERS (12-week online program) […]
The role of passion in our lives – how to find it, use it, and what it can do for virtually everything else we do. I also use the word “zeitgeist” in this episode, so, I mean, right? Mr. Fancy Pants. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, breath work […]
Kinda about resolutions, kinda about a weed-inspired smile, kinda about self-care, kinda about my new book and new publisher. Kinda about thanks for listening to this show and hope you have an awesome 2023. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes nutrition, breath work and more!): SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private […]
Data gathering and micromanagement. Both are often put into place the moment we decide to either train for something or improve our health/fitness. For most people, however, this level of attention is not only unnecessary, it's too stressful. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes, nutrition, breath work and more!): SMALL […]
Bad things happen. But how do we respond when they do? Do we retreat or do we fight, and what happens when we realize we really don't have a choice in the matter? Also, Taylor Swift and I BOTH broke the internet. BECOME a Patreoner My stress management and habit change courses (includes, nutrition, breath […]
Having something fear-inducing floating in our future, the periodic thought of which shocks us into awareness, helps us stay engaged and never numb. Also, given the choice of solving world hunger or buying twitter, I say Twitter all the way. Throw me a few bucks on Patreon. Small Steppers 12-week program – my ground-breaking stress […]
That we can do better than we're doing creates a conflict. Fact is, we're not bad, we're not too old, we do have time. How to resolve this conflict? How to avoid living with the knowledge that we can and want to do better. Also, FODMAP diets? Seriously? Coffee Study Article Throw me a few […]
What is normal for our species is often abnormal for society. This can be stress inducing – eating, moving, maturing in “species normal” ways presents as very different from “society normal” ways. Oh, and chess is NEVER horrifying. Throw me a few bucks on Patreon. Small Steppers 12-week program – my ground-breaking stress management and […]
Art, acting, writing, Brendan Fraser's comeback drama, the state of our current education system, and…Slimming World–the UK's answer to weight watchers. Listen in, it's gonna be ‘SYNful.' Oh, and I have a new rap name. Throw me a few bucks on Patreon. Small Steppers 12-week program – my ground-breaking stress management and habit change course: […]
Letting go. Doing what's best for someone else that is simultaneously the best for you? It can be brutal and right at the same time. Plus, the great scissor power grab, and an absolute mind-blowing discovery about coffee drinkers. Buckle in. Article referenced in this episode Throw me a few bucks on Patreon. USE CODE […]
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