Episodes

It’s been just over eight weeks since my meniscus surgery, and I wanted to share a transparent update on what’s been working, what hasn’t, and how my knee is performing now. In this episode, I walk you through the entire heal...

Most of us don’t realize how quickly the urge hits. You sit down at the DMV, nothing is happening yet, and your hand is already halfway to your pocket. Reaching for our phone has become so automatic that we barely notice it, ...

For years, my blood pressure readings at routine checkups came back higher than I expected, even though I train hard, sleep well, and pay close attention to recovery. I wasn’t hypertensive, but those numbers never matched how...

We’ve been using Eight Sleep at the Kummer house for years, and in many ways it’s been an incredible tool. The pod keeps the bed at exactly the right temperature through hot Georgia nights; lets us set different temperatures ...

Coffee can be both a tool and a toxin, depending on how it’s grown, prepared and used. In this episode, I take a closer look at caffeine and coffee through a practical lens — what science says, what I’ve experienced, and what...

A few days ago, Kathy asked me to listen to a parenting podcast by Dr. Becky that stopped me in my tracks. In it, the host told a story about planning a movie night as a kid — driving to Blockbuster, hoping the film you wante...

When Consumer Reports recently claimed that protein powders contain "high levels of lead," it sparked fear and confusion. In this episode, I break down what's actually going on, including how heavy metals end up in supplement...

Shop the Amazfit Balance 2 here: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8310328-15735909 After nearly a decade of wearing an Apple Watch, I finally ditched it. Not because I stopped caring about health data, but because I realized the ...

Most conversations about the environment fall into polarized camps — either denial or panic. But living responsibly doesn’t have to be political or extreme. In this episode, I take a practical look at what stewardship can loo...

A few weeks ago, I found myself driving home late after a long day of hauling gear to our new property — hungry, tired, and joking with Kathy that if we were a “normal” family, we’d just pull into a McDonald’s drive-thru. Of ...

When most people think about blood pressure, they think about a once-a-year reading at a doctor’s office. But one measurement on one day doesn’t tell you much about your cardiovascular health. Just like a single fasting gluco...

Most people with gut issues get fed the same script: It’s genetic. It’s lifelong. The best you can do is try to manage the symptoms. But in this episode, holistic nutritionist and physician consultant Josh Dech pushes back on...

I recently spent a week in Austria, bouncing between my grandparents’ farmhouse and the alpine trails I grew up on. And it hit me how stark the contrast is between the foundation they built and the environment kids are growin...

Most people have been told at some point that the way to “detox” is to buy a cleanse, live on juice for a week, or chase down some supplement that promises to pull toxins out of the body. But the reality is very different. In...

In this episode, I explore whether following an ancestral diet and traditional eating habits is enough to keep us healthy today. While our grandparents thrived on simple meals, the reality of modern food quality, hidden envir...

In this episode, I share a fascinating 1950s endurance experiment with rats that uncovered what researchers called an “anti-fatigue factor” in beef liver. The results highlight why organ meats like liver are nature’s ultimate...

For years I thrived on two large meals a day – a late-morning breakfast after training and an early dinner. And the results spoke for themselves: stable blood sugar, excellent insulin sensitivity, low body fat, and plenty of ...

Snoring isn’t normal—it’s a warning sign. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, to talk about the real dangers of mouth breathing, why quality sleep starts with your nose, and how mouth taping ...

Ten years ago, our bathroom shelves were packed with scented candles, colorful shampoos, and convenience-store deodorants. They smelled fresh and felt clean — but eventually we learned what those synthetic fragrances and long...

In this episode, Kathy and I unpack how we reduced our exposure to environmental toxins—from improving tap water safety and installing water filtration systems, to replacing plastic containers and upgrading to non-toxic cookw...

When most people think about saving the planet, they picture cutting back on meat and eating more plants. But what if the story we’ve been told about how plant-based diets equate to sustainability is missing half the truth (a...

For most of human history, survival depended on eating the foods that gave us the most nutrients with the least effort. That usually meant animals, which are dense in protein, fat, and bioavailable vitamins and minerals. But ...

It’s easy to assume that food affects everyone the same way. But when my wife Kathy and I wore continuous glucose monitors for two weeks, we learned just how different our responses actually are. For example, a bowl of curry ...

Biohacking wasn’t always about gadgets. It used to be about building a better lifestyle by fixing root causes with movement, light, food and sleep. But somewhere along the way, optimization gave way to outsourcing. Today, it’...