What The Fat (WTF)

What if it were possible to train your brain like you train your muscles at the gym? There are numerous biohacking tips and tricks to improve brain health that are simply overlooked. On this episode of What The Fat, I sit down and discuss neurological health with Dr. Andrew Hill. Dr. Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking advocate.

In this episode of What The Fat, I sit down with Christina Curp, better known as Castaway Kitchen.  At 29 years old and 2 years postpartum, Cristina hit rock bottom with her health. On top of an inflammatory skin condition she had lived with for years, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, she began to experience many mystery symptoms and inflammation, Cristina took to the kitchen to find wellness.

James Ellington is the embodiment of the underdog. Even when his athletic career suffered due to a lack of sponsorships, he never gave up. James revolutionized the sponsorship game by securing his spot in the 2012 Olympics by selling himself for sponsorship on eBay.

Gerard Powell, the founder of Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, had to overcome years of drug addiction and depression in order to find his purpose in life. During this trip, he discovered the root of his problems and obtained the blueprint to Rythmia. In this podcast, we dive into Gerard’s story, the benefits of plant medicine, and spiritual healing. If you are interested in checking out Rythmia, check out the link below or give them a call at: (888) 765-2323 http://bit.ly/2tKdrNx

It is these last few days before the end of a decade that will separate those who will succeed and those who will fail. That being said, success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. While I believe you should always give to those around you, no matter the time of year, this giving season does act as a healthy reminder to serve those around you.  I encourage you to take care of yourself so that you can be both willing and able to serve those around you.

As we near closer to the holiday season, I’d like to talk to tell you a story about regret, self-reflection, and the power of giving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it is filled with family, friends, and gratitude. In fact, this whole time of year is special because it brings out the best in people. Whether you’ve had a terrible year or the best year of your life, you’ve had a year; there are people who didn’t get that luxury. Time is not guaranteed and should not be taken for granted.

Todd White, the founder of Dry Farm Wines, breaks down the secrets of Napa Valley, how to pick out a good bottle of wine, and his top biohacking tips. We dive deep into the topic of winemaking, how safe the FDA- approved wine additives really are. Listen now to learn more about how you can still drink wine but without the hangover, getting kicked out of ketosis, or the ingestion of toxic chemicals. 

Robert Sikes is a bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and coach who uses the keto way of eating to improve body composition and performance. In this episode, Robert breaks through the myth that we need carbohydrates to build muscle. We discuss training, mindset, and how to optimize your results on keto.

Inflammation is at the core of almost every common health condition. How you feel is constantly and dynamically being influenced by every meal. Every food you eat is either feeding inflammation or fighting it. Because no one else is you, the foods that work well for someone else may not be right for your body. In this episode Dr. Will Cole explains how to identify inflammation and diet and lifestyle changes your can make to reduce it.

Every diet has some sort of animal death and suffering whether you’re eating steaks or eating salads. In this episode of What The Fat, Amanda and I dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding the beef industry. We talk about everything from the nutritional benefits of eating nose to tail and the environmental impact of beef production to carbon emissions and the treatment of animals. Get ready to hear the truth about meat!

In this episode of What the Fat I dive into the success story of Carson King, a college student who unexpectedly turned a Venmo request for free beer at a football game into a million-dollar charity initiative. This good deed put him in the spotlight, and with that brought criticism that threatened his credibility. In this podcast, I discuss how context plays a role in social media, and how your past can affect your future. I touch on prejudice and judgmental behavior as well.

In this episode of What the Fat, dietician Ali Miller and I talk about empowering yourself through diet, making thoughtful choices, and finding purpose in each food you eat. We touch on how certain foods are crucial to mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, and how they combat stress, low energy, imbalanced sleep, and inflammation. We discuss women’s health and lectin levels as well, and find out how Ali’s Carb-Up approach is the perfect way to refuel and reenergize your keto journey. 

Keto coach Lauren Berryhill encourages others to share their “why” and lead by example to inspire others, and remain body positive. Through being your authentic self and sharing key lessons, you can usher in a new generation of keto-pros.

Vanessa being very knowledgeable in the Keto space and shares some of the struggles she went through to get there. Her insight and success on keto has helped her get to where she is today!

Most people think that the ketogenic diet has hit its peak but I don’t think that’s true. There are so many people out there in other countries who speak other languages who haven’t had access to the same knowledge as we have. We have to work together to make health education widely available to everyone.