If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

I used to think my pro athlete status meant health, but I was wrong. Is your comfortable, convenient life actually making you weaker?

I sat down with Michael Kummer, who shared his journey from professional athlete dealing with gut issues to becoming a health expert and supplement company founder. We explored the idea that comfort is killing us, arguing that we must deliberately expose ourselves to hermetic stressors like cold and exercise to build physical and mental resilience. I learned how stacking small wins reinforces a new, healthier identity. We also dove deep into his dietary philosophy—focusing on local, seasonal, animal-based foods—and his approach to raising resilient children in a modern, easy world.

● Comfort is detrimental because it removes the necessary hermetic stressors required for physical and mental strength.

● If you don't stress your body, your structure gets weaker; if you don't challenge your brain, you lose neural connections.

● Choosing to do something incredibly hard (like cold plunging) builds resilience, making non-chosen challenges significantly easier to handle.

● The more hard stuff you do, the more it can provide a dopamine response, making you enjoy difficult activities.

● Building positive momentum starts with small wins, such as making your bed first thing in the morning.

● Every action you take reinforces the identity of the person you are becoming.

● You will pay for cheap food one way or the other: either less upfront and more in medical bills later, or a little more upfront and no medical bills later.

● Nutrition should prioritize animal-based products, supplemented seasonally and locally with plants, while mitigating anti-nutrients.

● Organ meats are excellent sources of micronutrients that are crucial for endurance, especially when the body is under stress.

● Michael Kummer´s website: https://michaelkummer.com/

● Michael Kummer supplements website: https://shop.michaelkummer.com/es

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

· Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

· "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

· Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

· @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody

If you want to get leaner and live longer check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com

If you’re a parent or entrepreneur, chances are you’re running on too little sleep, too much stress, and maybe a little too much coffee. Supplements can help — but only if you take them the right way.

In this episode, I break down 8 simple hacks that make your supplements actually work for you. These are research-backed, practical strategies that save you time, energy, and money while helping you perform at your best.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why collagen needs vitamin C to actually repair joints, skin, and hair

• The one time you should megadose creatine (hint: after a sleepless night)

• How magnesium glycinate can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer

• The Omega-3 + Vitamin D duo that supports both longevity and brain health

• Why electrolytes in the morning are more powerful than a second cup of coffee

• How cacao in your coffee boosts focus (and circulation) without the jitters

• The right-side pill hack that makes sleep aids work faster

• A simple fiber trick that lowers cholesterol without statins

Whether you’re trying to get more energy, slow aging, or just survive a toddler who thinks 3 AM is party time, these supplement hacks are designed for real life — not lab conditions.

📖 Studies Mentioned:

• Omega-3s slow biological aging (Nature Aging, 2024)

• Vitamin D improves mood & brain health (Nutrients, 2025)

Have you ever wondered if that lemon fresh cleaner under your sink, laundry detergent, that Febreze, or even the lotion we put on in the morning could be quietly wrecking our hormones?

Jared St. Clair, owner of Vitality Nutrition and host of Vitality Radio, shares his insights on the supplement industry. He describes how chemicals disrupt hormones in products and the environment. These chemicals mimic hormones and block cell receptors, leading to reduced hormone levels, like testosterone, for men and women. Jared states that hormone increase without clearing blockages causes issues. He suggests a two-part process: detoxifying the liver, then cleansing the endocrine system with indole-3 carbonyl, DIM, and calcium deglucrate. This method supports the body's hormone function.

Key Takeaways

• Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs): Many daily products (cleaners, detergents, beauty products, scented items, nonstick cookware) and environmental factors contain EDCs that mimic natural hormones and block cell receptors, causing hormonal imbalance.

• Impact on Hormones: EDCs lead to cellular confusion, reduce natural hormone production (e.g., significant drops in testosterone levels over decades for men), and impair hormone message delivery, affecting muscle building, fat loss, libido, and well-being.

• Detoxification Strategy: It is essential to detoxify the endocrine system rather than just boost hormones.

• Two-Phase Detox Process:

• 1. Liver Detox: Perform a 30-60 day liver detox to help metabolize and eliminate toxins, ensuring healthy bowel movements and hydration. Tylenol is a significant liver stressor; natural alternatives or daily gentle liver support (NAC, dandelion root) are recommended.

  2. Endocrine Detox: Follow with 3-4 months of endocrine system cleansing using phytochemicals like indole-3 carbonyl (I3C), DIM, and calcium deglucrate to unlock blocked cell receptors.

• Incremental Lifestyle Changes: Replace chemical-laden products (scented items, nonstick cookware, plastic) with natural alternatives (vinegar, water, lemon oil, baking soda, borax, ecloths, wood utensils) incrementally to avoid overwhelm.

• Jared's Recommendations: Jared suggests a personal detox schedule of one-month liver detox twice a year (January/February and July/August), combined with a couple of months of endocrine detox, potentially increasing to three months on, three months off. He also recommends using aluminum-free baking soda for supplementation (Rumford brand).

• Industry Background: Jared's family business, Vitality Nutrition, started in 1977, highlighting his deep roots and long experience in the health and supplement industry.

Resources

• Jared St. Clair’s Website: https://vitalitynutrition.com/

• Jared St. Clair’s podcast: "Vitality Radio podcast with Jared St. Clair"

• Jared St. Clair´s phone: 801-292-6662

• Jared St. Clair 's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalitynutritionbountiful/?hl=es

• Jared St. Clair’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyVitality/

• Nate Palmer's Book: The Million Dollar Body Method

• Nate Palmer's Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• Nate Palmer's Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• Nate Palmer's Instagram: @_milliondollarbody

If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

Most diets leave you hungry, tired, and frustrated. But what if fat loss didn’t mean sacrificing your energy?

In this episode, Nate Palmer breaks down the concept of Energy First Fat Loss — the foundation of the Million Dollar Body Method — and why it’s the most sustainable way to burn fat, stay focused, and feel unstoppable.

You’ll discover:

• What Energy First Fat Loss really is (and why it flips dieting on its head)

• Why the Million Dollar Body Method works when other diets burn you out

• The evolutionary reason your body thrives eating this way

• Who this approach works best for (and why it’s not for everyone)

• How you can make it sustainable anywhere — at home, eating out, or traveling

• A simple 2-week challenge to test it for yourself

Forget chasing quick fixes. This is about building a way of eating that fuels performance and makes fat loss automatic.

Get a FREE copy of the book that started it all: The Million Dollar Body Method

Have you ever wondered if true health isn't about the latest health solution, but about getting back to what your body was designed to do?

On this episode, I connected with Dr. Ryan Williamson, a neurologist, to discuss the link between brain and body health. We covered how lifestyle choices impact metabolic health, preventing chronic conditions. We also explored foundational habits like sleep, movement, and nutrition, and then dove into strategies like cold exposure and meditation to boost focus and control. Dr. Williamson emphasized personal empowerment through intentional daily design.

Key takeaways

• Brain health and body transformation are interconnected, rather than separate issues.

• The majority of chronic diseases and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's are primarily influenced by lifestyle choices (90-99%) rather than genetics.

• Metabolic health is crucial, with factors like blood sugar, cholesterol, and body mass working together like a "symphony".

• Building and maintaining muscle mass is essential, as muscles are the largest reservoir for glucose, helping regulate blood sugar and lowering the risk of chronic disease and all-cause mortality.

• Many people are unaware of their true stress levels or how stuck they feel, with the brain often acting as a protective mechanism that can hinder personal growth.

• Establishing foundational habits (movement, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and hydration) is crucial before pursuing advanced performance hacks.

• Optimizing your circadian rhythm through morning sunlight and an intentional evening wind-down routine significantly enhances sleep quality, focus, and overall performance.

• Practices like cold exposure (in the morning) can boost sustained focus and alertness by releasing norepinephrine and dopamine.

• Meditation physically rewires the brain, increasing the thickness of the prefrontal cortex and enhancing control over the fear center (amygdala), leading to improved judgment and reduced reactivity.

Resources

• Dr. Ryan Williamson's Website: https://transcendhealthgroup.co

• Dr. Ryan Williamson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryanwilliamson/?hl=en

• Nate Palmer's Book: The Million Dollar Body Method

• Nate Palmer's Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• Nate Palmer's Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• Nate Palmer's Instagram: @_milliondollarbody

Are you ready to unlock a leaner physique while still enjoying your favorite foods like pizza and tacos? What if I told you that less effort could lead to better fitness results?

In this episode, I chat with Alex, who shares his path from professional baseball player to hedge fund analyst and entrepreneur. He reveals how he maintains a lean physique year-round without counting calories or going hungry. Alex explains that food serves as a love language, not just fuel, and how he makes minor adjustments to popular foods like burgers and fried chicken to make them protein-dominant. We discuss why pursuing strength and speed is more effective than high-volume workouts, which leads to a quicker metabolism. Alex also highlights the value of morning workouts for building confidence and managing stress, and he introduces his "Triple Seven Club" principle covering finances, fitness, and sleep. He shares how he improved his sleep by reducing stimulants and incorporating daily movement. This conversation is about unconventional methods that simplify success in health and life.

Key Takeaways

• We discuss how food is more than just fuel; it's a love language with cultural significance, and viewing it only as fuel often means missing these deeper societal underpinnings

• I learned that training for strength and speed is more effective than high volume workouts focused on difficulty, as this approach increases your resting metabolic rate and helps you achieve better physique gains

• Alex encourages getting addicted to getting 1% better each week in workouts. This consistent, small improvement compounds significantly over time, leading to excellent shape in one to two years.

• We talk about the "Triple Seven Club": a philosophy centered on having seven figures liquid, being able to run a seven-minute mile, and sleeping seven hours per night. Achieving these three things typically leads to a very good mood and significantly improved quality of life

Resources

Follow Alex Feinberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexfeinberg1/

Nate Palmer:

The founder of The Million Dollar Body and author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been coaching for over 15 years and has worked personally with over 1,000 clients.

• Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/
  
  

• Book: The Million Dollar Body Method
  
  

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean
  
  

Instagram: @_milliondollarbody

If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

Have you ever felt guilty after eating a banana, or calculated how many snacks you could eat after a workout? I think we've all been there, struggling with food rules.

In this episode, I talked with Anna Vocino about food trauma and unlearning outdated food rules. We discussed how beliefs about fat from the 1990s and carb demonization from the 2000s still shape how we eat. People were taught low-fat foods were virtuous, and fruit was bad.

We also covered the issue of “gamifying” diets to allow for treats, which can lead to poor health outcomes even if weight is lost. True health requires considering both food quality and quantity. I learned that sustained change comes from addressing emotional patterns and beliefs, rather than relying on fear or self-hatred. Exercise is a separate component for well-being, not a reward system for eating certain foods.

Key Takeaways:

• Outdated food rules, like fearing fat or demonizing carbs and fruit, are often based on marketing.
  
  

• Seeing exercise as a way to “earn” food or applying an “if it fits your macros” approach can be a form of disordered eating.
  
  

• Using tools like blood work and continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can provide insight into your body’s unique responses to food.

• Lasting health transformation stems from addressing underlying beliefs and cultivating self-love, not from fear or self-hatred.

Resources:

Anna Vocino is a cookbook author, co-host of the Fitness Confidential podcast and founder of Eat Happy Kitchen.

https://eathappykitchen.com/

@annavocino (IG) https://instagram.com/annavocino

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

• Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody

Have you ever considered dry fasting for five days to regenerate your body, or using a pendulum to shift energy and reduce pain? I'm sharing some wild ideas today.

I talked with Sean McCormick, host of the Optimal Performance podcast and a human guinea pig for health experiments. We discussed the kettlebell mile, a test of strength and endurance, and how grip strength predicts longevity. Sean shared insights on nicotine as a neuroprotectant and its effects. We explored the deep benefits of dry fasting, including muscle preservation and fat loss. Sean also described using a pendulum to harmonize energy and reduce pain. He shared his experiences with mini-dosing LSD for creativity and focus. I learned about the importance of N of one experiments for personal health journeys.

Key takeaways

• Grip strength is an indicator of longevity, and tests like the kettlebell mile assess both strength and aerobic capacity.

• A dopamine detox protocol can help reset your body and mental clarity.

• Dry fasting for multiple days (without food or water) can regenerate the body on a cellular level, preserve muscle, and lead to significant fat loss, reaching deep ketosis and stem cell activation.

• Nicotine has potential benefits as a neuroprotectant, nootropic, and may offer anti-bacterial or anti-parasitic properties, but it can be addictive and is a vasoconstrictor.

• Oral TRT offers a different approach to testosterone replacement by providing mini-doses that may not hijack natural production.

• Herbal supplements, like dried ants, are used in traditional practices for physical strength.

• Pendulums made of magnetic metals can be used in energy medicine to harmonize energetic points, transmute negative energies, and potentially reduce pain.

• Microdosing or mini-dosing psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin can enhance creativity, focus, and offer anti-inflammatory effects, and can improve cognition.

• Conducting "N of one" experiments is a critical and fun way to learn about your own body's response to different health and fitness protocols.

Resources

• Optimal Performance podcast hosted by Sean McCormick https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-performance/id1004775385 .

• The Real Sean McCormick on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/realseanmccormick/?hl=en

• Lost Empire Herbs, founded by Logan Christopher. https://lostempireherbs.com

• SETT, a company offering a nicotine alternative pouch. https://www.getsett.co/

• Dry Fast With Friends.com, co-founded by Sean McCormick and Theo Lucier, offering dry fasting protocols and support. https://dryfastwithfriends.com

• Dr. Artis (guest on Optimal Performance podcast discussing viruses and nicotine). https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/522-moving-beyond-the-covid-19-lies-with-dr-ardis-must-listen/id1004775385?i=1000714134256

• Will Blunderfield (Naked Yogi Canadian, discussed German New Medicine). https://willblunderfield.ca

The founder of The Million Dollar Body and author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been coaching for over 15 years and has worked personally with over 1,000 clients.

• Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/
  
  

• Book: The Million Dollar Body Method
  
  

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean
  

• Instagram: @_milliondollarbody