Unpopular Politics with Tommy Caldwell

In this episode, Tommy discusses his experience on the Carnivore Diet. He details his view of the carnivore community, his personal experience with the diet, and who he recommends to try and avoid the approach.

Questions asked on this Q and A episode: I find that I tend to eat the same food on a daily basis, which i don't mind. Does this matter? Will my body become accustomed to certain foods, at a certain times- daily? Is there reason to "shock" your body by mixing it up? I have alway paired protein/carb for snacks..fruit/cottage cheese, peanut butter/apple. Is this ok? If I exercise fasted, should I continue fasting after the workout or do I need to get my protein in as it is commonly stated? How much protein should be consumed before and after a workout, and what kinds? What does a women need to know or do in her 40’s that may be different than when she was in her 30’s? What’s the difference between steel cut and regular or quick oats? Can you eat too much tofu? If you could make just one behavioral change suggestion for someone who struggles with snacking and mindless eating, what would it be?

In this episode, Tommy walks through a few self-assessment options you can use in place of traditional resolutions for great goal attainment. He even gives examples of his own personal 2019 self-assessment that are quite personal.

In this episode, Tommy shares his thoughts on the popular products that are advertised to consumers in the new year. He covers how the body detoxifies itself, compounds that have actually been shown to assist in this process, and what you need to do if you're truly interested in protecting your body from modern environmental toxins.

In this episode, Tommy talks all things fasting- from his own experience- to the potential benefits and negatives of both intermittent, time restricted, and longer term fasting protocols.

In the intro episode of the Fitness Mentor Podcast, Tommy discusses the growing issue of identity politics in the dietary world; particularly between the extreme 'right' and 'left' of the nutrition world. He also gives his thoughts on how the listener can formulate his or her diet in the most effective way.

'Kids don't need to be managed. Kids need to be lead. If you are trying to manage your child's diet, you are failing'.  In this episode, Tommy and Sara discuss how children end up overweight and unhealthy, and how parents ultimately need to be an example in order to make a difference.

In the second episode of the Men's Health series, Sara asks Tommy about mental health issues that are specific to men. The episode quickly turns into an 'A-Z' on Tommy's approach to being both a husband and a father, particularly when it comes to raising a boy. 

In this special episode of a Men's Health series, Tommy sits down with Dr.Mike Hart to discuss how men struggle to put themselves in a position to succeed in health, and in life. 

I recently wrote a blog post about the various 'rituals' I do each day to set myself up for success in both mind and body. In this episode, I take Sara through a deeper dive of the things I do to improve my daily life.

Do you need to drink 8 glasses of water per day? Is steady state cardio essential for fat loss? Will protein make your kidneys explode? This week we change gears and address some popular myths in the health and fitness industry to help you make informed decisions about your personal wellness.

Anger, sadness, fear, and disgust are core emotions that are designed to serve us. Once upon a time, that was true. But in the modern world we have become hyper sensitive to emotional triggers and we now live in an environment of unnatural emotional turmoil and exposure. Now we are constantly looking for ways to self-medicate these emotional distresses. Listen in to this episode of the Heavy Brain podcast and learn how the emotions we normalize are driving weight gain and disease.

In this episode, Tommy and Sara begin by discussing what the focus should be for someone who is new to fitness. As the conversation runs on it turns into an impromptu therapy session for an ongoing problem Sara has been facing.

In this episode. Sara asks Tommy how the social acceptance of a certain behaviour (like the red wine mom's club) affects a person's relationship with that potentially harmful substance. This turns into a lengthy rant about social media, technological distraction, and Tommy's broken dreams of being a broadway singer.

When the stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or fear is drowning you, what can you do to get out of the deep emotional hole?