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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


    • Jan 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 199 EPISODES

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    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.



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    Latest episodes from What Sid Thinks

    WST 208: The One About the Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 21:46


    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

    WST 207: The Challenge Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 27:10


    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 […]

    WST 206: Seize the Carpe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 19:36


    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: […]

    WST 205: The Humor Imperative

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 27:56


    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 […]

    WST 204: Confusing the Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 23:07


    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 […]

    WST 203: The Detox Sneak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 23:13


    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 […]

    WST 202: What’s On Your Radar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024


    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 […]

    WST 201: The Learning Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 29:06


    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 […]

    WST 200: Oh the Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 24:41


    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! […]

    WST 199: All Jokes Aside

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 21:43


    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 […]

    WST 198: As Luck Would Have It

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024


    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 […]

    WST 197: Oxygen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 28:50


    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 – […]

    WST 196: Going Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 27:41


    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 […]

    WST 195: Once You Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 24:34


    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 […]

    WST 194: The Mediated Immediate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024


    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 […]

    WST 193: Who Has the Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 23:13


    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: […]

    WST 192: Past Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024


    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 […]

    WST 191: The Perfectionism Falsehood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 24:46


    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 […]

    WST 190: Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 23:27


    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 […]

    WST 189: A Practice in Simplicity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 22:59


    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 […]

    WST 188: The Senior Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 24:30


    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 […]

    WST 187: The Social Media Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 26:51


    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 […]

    WST 186: Data Heads Beware

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 24:01


    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 – […]

    WST 185: I Don’t Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 19:23


    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 […]

    WST 184: Fruit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 23:01


    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 […]

    WST 183: Life is Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 14:13


    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 […]

    WST 182: The Pain of Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 33:26


    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 […]

    WST 181: The Tech Limit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 21:33


    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, […]

    WST 180: The Fault Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 26:17


    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 […]

    WST 179: Playing the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 28:23


    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 […]

    WST 178: Time Permitting in Three Acts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 24:16


    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 […]

    WST 177: Signs of Failure, Signs of Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 22:53


    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 […]

    WST 176: The Hack Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 25:34


    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 […]

    WST 175: Choice Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 25:26


    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 […]

    WST 174: Jane Says

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 27:17


    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 […]

    WST 173: The Result Orientation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 25:13


    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 […]

    WST 172: The Fiber of our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 23:14


    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 […]

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    WST 171: The Ol’ Round and Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 22:25


    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 […]

    WST 170: The Bowie Formulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 26:58


    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 […]

    WST 169: On the Shoulders of Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 24:37


    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, […]

    WST 168: The Societal Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 26:26


    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!): […]

    WST 167: Always the Easy Way Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 24:58


    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) […]

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    WST 166: Passion and Miscellany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 28:59


    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 […]

    WST 165: Title is Forthcoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 19:31


    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 […]

    WST 164: Ride on the Over Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 28:40


    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 […]

    WST 163: FIGHT or FIGHT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 17:05


    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 […]

    WST 162: Shock Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 26:43


    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 […]

    WST 161: The Conflict of Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 22:28


    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 […]

    WST 160: The Puberty Predicament

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 33:17


    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 […]

    WST 159: Fat Suit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 19:13


    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: […]

    WST 158: Brutal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 24:44


    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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